FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 2, 2022
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is also a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel.
Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m.
Present 4 - Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs
Excused 1 - Murphy
Also present:
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director
Aycha Sawa, Comptroller
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller
1. 211526 Resolution relating to the adjustment of allocations for the first tranche of
American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Kovac, and Zamarripa
No 0
Excused 2- Murphy, and Coggs
2. 211522 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Danielle Wrobleski, MPL
Tawauna Swanigan, City Attorney's Office
Patrick Pauly, DPW-Water Works
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
3. 211523 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, DOA-City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication to Finance
be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
4. 211524 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the
Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single
or sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, DOA-City Purchasing
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
5. 211569 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary Ordinance to increase the percentage increase for Water
Repair Workers assigned to operate the Hydro-Vac equipment in the
Department of Public Works - Water Works.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Sarah Trotter, DER
Patrick Pauly, DPW-Water Works
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
6. 211534 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Sarah Trotter, DER
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
7. 211478 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2021
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
8. 210848 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2020
Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
9. 211418 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2022 Wisconsin
Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
10. 211558 Communication from the Police Department amending the Positions
Ordinance to add one position of Community Relations and Engagement
Director.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Veronica Rudychev, MPD
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
11. 211474 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
adding or removing positions in the Office of African American Affairs,
Community Development Grant Administration, and the Mayor’s Office.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs said she would hold the provisions relating to the Early Childhood Program
Director.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
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No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
12. 211566 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
administrative or technical corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
13. 211411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s health and
prescription drug benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, DER
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
14. 211412 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations
to issue a request for proposal for dental insurance benefits for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, DER
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
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15. 211540 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2022 Annual
Audit Work Plan
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller-Audit Division
Mr. Roedel gave a presentation.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
16. 211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald.
Kovac
Appearing:
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist.
Makda Fessahaye, DER
Chris Hillard, LRB
Nicole Fleck, DER
Public testimony in support:
Alicia Rodriguez
Ellen Bravo, Family Values That Work
Ald. Kovac moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into
closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e) and (g), Wis. Stats., for the purposes
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session, and conferring with the City Attorney who will render
oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the City is or is likely to become
involved.
Ayes 3 - Coggs, Kovac, Spiker
No 1 - Zamarripa
Excused 1 - Murphy
The committee convened into closed session at 11:04 a.m.
Present 4 - Coggs, Zamarripa, Kovac, Spiker
Excused 1 - Murphy
Also present:
Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
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Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, DER
Ald. Kovac moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee reconvene into open
session. (Prevailed 4-0)
The committee reconvened into open session at 11:17 a.m.
Ald. Kovac moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute E. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald.
Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 1- Spiker
Excused 1- Murphy
17. 210977 A substitute ordinance relating to funeral leave for city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Makda Fessahaye, DER
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
18. 201537 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between
the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Nicole Fleck, DER
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
19. 211535 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
20. 211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file by deleting the provisions related to the Early
Childhood Program Director position being moved from the Mayor's Office to
DOA-CDGA. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
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21. 210871 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is also a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City
Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel.
1. 211526 Resolution relating to the adjustment of allocations for the first tranche of
American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 211522 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 211523 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval
of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 211524 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the
Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or
sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 211569 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary Ordinance to increase the percentage increase for Water Repair
Workers assigned to operate the Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department
of Public Works - Water Works.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 211534 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 211478 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2021
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
8. 210848 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2020
Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
9. 211418 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2022 Wisconsin
Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
10. 211558 Communication from the Police Department amending the Positions
Ordinance to add one position of Community Relations and Engagement
Director.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 211474 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
adding or removing positions in the Office of African American Affairs,
Community Development Grant Administration, and the Mayor’s Office.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 211566 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
administrative or technical corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 211411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s health and
prescription drug benefits.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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14. 211412 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to
issue a request for proposal for dental insurance benefits for City
employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 211540 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2022 Annual Audit
Work Plan
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(e) and (g), Wis. Stats., for the purposes conducting other specified public
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, and
conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to
litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved. The committee may then
reconvene into open session for the regular agenda.
17. 210977 A substitute ordinance relating to funeral leave for city employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
18. 201537 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the
City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The committee
may then reconvene into open session for the regular agenda.
19. 211535 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 210871 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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