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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · June 19, 2013

Minutes

Minutes

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR Ald. Robert Donovan, Vice-Chair Ald. Robert Puente, Ald. Willie Wade, and Ald. James Bohl Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666, acadle@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall AMENDED 6-14-13- Item numbered #8 (File 130307) has been added. Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. Present 5 - Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade, Bohl 1. 130233 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 130233 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $1,014,700 for a total estimated cost of $1,101,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 2. 130232 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $9,200 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $195,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works Proposed Substitute A was accepted. A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 130232 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $34,200 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $495,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 3. 130234 Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $30,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $491,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Midwest Bikeshare, Inc A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 4. 130235 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,841,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,011,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Midwest Bikeshare, Inc City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 130235 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,894,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,111,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 5. 130288 Appointment of Enrique Figueroa to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Dr. Enrique Figueroa A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 6. 130282 Appointment of Alderwomen Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 7. 130187 Substitute resolution authorizing the placement of a mural by the Young Farmers Program at Kilbourn Park during the summer of 2013. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 8. 130307 Substitute resolution terminating the marketing agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the National League of Cities’ Service Line Warranty Program administered and managed by Utility Service Partners, Inc., and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to prepare and issue a request for qualifications for this program’s replacement. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Ghassan Korban, Department of Public Works Ald. Willie Hines, 15th District Dan Thomas, Department of Public Works Ald. Bohl moves to amend the file to change language referring to an Request for Qualifications to Request for Proposals. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 8. 130307 Substitute resolution terminating the marketing agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the National League of Cities’ Service Line Warranty Program administered and managed by Utility Service Partners, Inc., and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to prepare and issue a request for proposals for this program’s replacement. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 9. 130294 Resolution rescinding Common Council Resolution File Number 120298 relating to the creation of the Sewer Lateral Warranty Revenue Task Force, and appropriating up to $180,000 in royalty payments from the Service Line Warranty Program segregated account within the Sewer Maintenance Fund for programs to assist with infiltration and City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 inflow in the City’s combined sewerage areas. Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr. Individuals appearing: Ghassan Korban, Department of Public Works Ald. Willie Hines, 15th District Dan Thomas, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 10. 130242 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a $13,000 grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to install a storm water retention facility in the Merrill Park parking lot. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 11. 130186 Substitute resolution relating to the transfer of certain customers currently receiving water service from the Milwaukee County Grounds to receive water service from the City of Wauwatosa. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Carrie Lewis, Milwaukee Water Works A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 12. 130273 Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with Midwest Bikeshare, Inc., in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bauman Individuals appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 Dan Casanova, RACM Jeff Polenske, City Engineer Bruce Keyes, Midwest Bikeshare, Inc. Barry Mainwood, Midwest Bikeshare, Inc. Erick Shambarger, Office of Environmental Sustainability A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 13. 130290 Resolution authorizing easements with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on the Milwaukee Fire Department property at 4927 West Fiebrantz Avenue and the Milwaukee Public Schools property at 4920 West Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Wade Individual appearing: Elaine Miller, Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 14. 130267 Resolution authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the former railroad right-of-way and abutting pier at 501 East Erie Street and to allow subsequent dedication as public right-of-way for a pedestrian plaza, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Individual appearing: Elaine Miller, Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 15. 121760 Resolution to vacate the North-South alley in the block bounded by East Clybourn Street, North Jackson Street, East Michigan Street and North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 Individual appearing: Ed Richardson, Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 16. 130129 Substitute resolution designating "Three Bridges Park" as the name of the park in the Menomonee Valley, in the 8th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Wade Individuals appearing: Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works Greg Hagopian, City Attorney's Office Corey Zetts, Menomonee Valley Partners A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 17. 130190 A substitute ordinance renaming a portion of West Pittsburgh Avenue between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street to West Freshwater Way, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works Dan Casanova, RACM A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 18. 121437 An ordinance to amend the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 19. 130182 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Inviduals appearing: David Henke, ITMD Greg Post, Milwaukee Art Museum A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 20. 130220 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2840, in the area of 3800 West Mill Road in the 1st Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Nader Jaber, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 21. 130200 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents required for the right-of-way acquisition associated with the reconstruction of South 35th Street from West Burnham Street to West Greenfield Avenue with the total estimated cost of right-of-way acquisition being $100,000, and 100% is City funded. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 22. 130241 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street lighting improvements in conjunction with streetscape improvements under the Transportation Enhancements Program on North 27th Street from West St. Paul Avenue to West Highland Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $271,871.80, with an estimated grantor share of $217,497.44, and an estimated City share of $54,374.36. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 23. 130283 Reappointment of Senator Lena Taylor to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 24. 130284 Reappointment of Senator Tim Carpenter to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 25. 021362 Resolution dedicating certain City-owned land for public alley purposes to widen the west leg of the east-west alley in the block bounded by West Cherry Street, West Vliet Street, North 33rd Street and North 34th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee. (Infrastructure Services Division) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 19, 2013 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 26. 130143 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a special event permit to GMR Marketing for a television show promotion. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl No 0 Meeting adjourned at 10:19 a.m.Staff Assistant Tobie Black This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. 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