PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE ALD. SCOTT P. SPIKER, CHAIR Ald. Peter Burgelis, Vice-Chair Ald. Larresa Taylor, Ald. Sharlen P. Moore, and Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. Staff Assistant, Joanna Urtiz, 414-286-2366 Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Gunner Raasch, 414-286-3467, Gunner.Raasch@milwaukee.gov Friday, February 20, 2026 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:07 AM Present 4 - Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, Moore Excused 1 - Chambers Jr. Present 4 - Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, Moore Excused 1 - Chambers Jr. 1. 251716 An ordinance relating to parking controls. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 2. 251719 An ordinance relating to traffic controls. A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 3. 251353 Reappointment of Byron Marshall, Jr. to the Safety and Civic Commission by the Mayor. Ald. Spiker would like to hear the annual report of this body before moving on with this confirmation. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 4. 251492 Appointment of Elisabeth Mueller to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 5. 251302 Appointment of Matthew Torbenson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 6. 251298 Appointment of Sharain Lopez (Horn) to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Mrs. Horn said the her last name has change, possibly since the creation of this file. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 7. 251297 Appointment of Carrie Scott-Haney to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 8. 251668 Communication relating to Operation: Safe Haven and its work supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 9. 251766 Resolution approving an agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., regarding extra-duty police services. Appearing: MPD Chief of Staff - Heather Hough A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 10. 251735 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to amend the private ambulance service provider agreements for emergency medical services in certain areas of the City of Milwaukee. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 11. 251407 Substitute resolution directing the Health Department to collaborate with the Department of Employee Relations to develop strategies to prevent clinic closures due to staffing shortages. A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 12. 251684 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to its Vision Zero Annual Report. Appearing: Jessica Winneberg - Vision Zero Director A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 13. 250953 A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of a department of community wellness and safety. A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE due back on 2/27/2026. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. 14. 251791 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. Appearing: Fire & Police Commission Director Leon Todd MPD Asst Chief Craig Sarnow From Enough is Enough - Jeannie Lupo A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Aye 4- Spiker, Burgelis, Taylor, and Moore No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes February 20, 2026 COMMITTEE NOTA: Para los clientes de cable de Spectrum que deseen ver subtítulos en español, ya están disponibles en el Canal de la Ciudad. En su control remoto de cable Spectrum, presione “MENÚ.” Seleccione “SUBTÍTULOS/CAPTIONS.” Use la flecha hacia abajo hasta “ESTÁNDAR/STANDARD,” luego use la flecha hacia arriba y cambie a “CC3.” In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. 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