PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 12, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert
Donovan
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
1. 141119 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
Meeting convened at 9:04 AM.
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141119 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
$945,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,046,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
2. 141118 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 $82,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,406,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141118 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 $124,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$3,196,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
3. 141120 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
$136,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,528,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - 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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
4. 141121 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $4,989,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,425,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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5. 141062 Reappointment of Craig Mastantuono to the Harbor Commission by
the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
6. 141063 Reappointment of Ron San Felippo to the Harbor Commission by the
Mayor. (4thAldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
7. 140987 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley occupancy
permit to CD Smith Construction for work at the proposed Kimpton
Hotel at North Broadway and East Chicago Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Item #7 was taken after Item #20
Individuals appearing:
Dawn Schmidt - Department of Public Works
Nancy O'Keefe - Historic Third Ward Association
Jim Cashman - Broadway Condominium Association
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
8. 140712 Resolution granting a special privilege to Blue Ribbon Management
LLC to construct and maintain a roof overhang projection into the
public right-of-way for the premises at 1036 West Juneau Avenue, in
the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Dawn Schmidt - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
9. 140598 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Meraki LLC to
construct and maintain an ADA ramp and gas meter in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 939 South 2nd Street, in the12th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Dawn Schmidt - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
10. 141145 Resolution amending Common Council file 060390 relative to
application, acceptance, and funding of the Transportation Harbor
Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee for Liquid Cargo Pier
Rehabilitation & related work.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Larry Sullivan - Port of Milwaukee
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
11. 141136 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a State of
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Flood Control
Grant, on behalf of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, to
acquire and raze the property at 980 West College Avenue and restore
the area as an open space to prevent future flood related damages.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individuals appearing:
Tim Thur - Department of Public Works
Dave Fowler - Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
12. 141084 Resolution authorizing the execution of an Overhead Highway Bridge
Easement between the City of Milwaukee and the Soo Line Railroad
Company, doing business as Canadian Pacific, for the reconstruction
of the West North Avenue Bridge over the railroad tracks between
North 30th Street and North 31st Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Craig Liberto - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
13. 141058 Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a stipulation
between the City of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the
reconstruction of the South Whitnall Avenue Bridge over the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
14. 140207 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block north of West Main Street between South 60th Street and South
61st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Items #14 - 17 were heard together.
Individual appearing:
Ed Richardson - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
15. 140337 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved portion of North 65th
Street from West Melvina Street south to a point and the unimproved
alley south of West Melvina Street between North 65th Street and
North 66th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Ed Richardson - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
16. 140339 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block bounded by West Galena Street, West Vliet Street, North 51st
Street and North 52nd Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Ed Richardson - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
17. 140341 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block west of North 64th Street between West Keefe Avenue and
West Nash Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Ed Richardson - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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18. 141104 Resolution authorizing acceptance of a quit claim deed from
Milwaukee County for a portion of the property at 1301 North Water
Street for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes, in the
3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
19. 141053 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works-Parking
Fund to evaluate and report on the potential impact of changes in
weekend parking hours and rates at specific locations.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
20. 141123 Resolution relating to an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee
Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Marathon in
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Item #20 was taken out of order after Item #24
Individuals appearing:
Jeff Polenske - Department of Public Works
Chris Ponteri - Milwaukee Marathon Inc
Ald. Wade and Ald. Davis requested to be added as co-sponsors. There were no
objections.
Ald. Bohl moved to make a letter and attachments from Mr. Ponteri part of the record.
There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141123 Substitute resolution relating to an Operating Agreement with
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Milwaukee Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee
Marathon in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl, Ald. Wade and Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
21. 140942 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
stormwater management charge green infrastructure credit pilot
program.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Individual appearing:
Tim Thur - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
22. 141165 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
City Hall Foundation Restoration Project.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Items 22-23 were heard together.
Individuals appearing:
Ghassan Korban - Department of Public Works
Kevin Johnson
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
23. 141093 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to amend the
contract with the selected design/build team for the City Hall
Foundation Restoration Project-Task 2-Phase 1,design services and
related relocation of City Staff and storage in the City Hall basement
level.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individuals appearing:
Ghassan Korban - Department of Public Works
Kevin Johnson
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Donovan
No 1- Davis
24. 141166 A communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
impact of special events on cultural and entertainment facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Item #24 was taken up after Item #1.
Individuals present:
Ghassan Korban - Department of Public Works
Joel Brennan - Discovery World
Bryan Kwapil - Milwaukee Art Museum
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
25. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Davis and Donovan
No 0
Excused 2- Wade and Bohl
9:30 AM
26. 141081 Communication relating to the public passenger vehicle inspection
process.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Jeff Tews - Department of Public Works
Patrick Powers - Department of Public Works
Rebecca Grill - Deputy City Clerk
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A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
27. 141013 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
AHMED, Mahamed O, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Bohl later moved to reconsider the item. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
ALHAKIMI, Murad S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a 15 day suspension based on item #1 of the police
report. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Davis voted no)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Donovan
No 1- Davis
ALI, Abdelmuti O, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
BOON, Kevin M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
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PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
CLARK, Devaughn W, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
GREEN, Adrian D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
HOWARD, Dartanian L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
JAVED, Saqib, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved nonrenewal based on nonappearance and the police report.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
JONES, Tyjuan A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
KALENJIAN, Arshak R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
KIMBROUGH, Tavares D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
LINDER, Frederick B, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
MCBRIDE, Antwann L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
MOSIMA, Jean, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 10/31/2014)
Ald. Davis moved approval with a warning letter. (Motion failed - Ald. Wade, Ald.
Bohl, and Ald. Bauman voted no)
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Ald. Davis moved approval with a 10 day suspension based on the police report.
(Prevailed 3-2, Ald. Wade and Ald. Bohl voted no)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Davis and Donovan
No 2- Wade and Bohl
MULARSKI, Brian P, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
PRICE, Kevin D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
SETYAN, Karen G, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
SLOAN, JR, Ronald E, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
SULEIMAN, Eyad H, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2014)
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Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the driving record.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
THOMAS, Anthony RANDELL, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle
Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
WALLACE, Ronnell L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
WALTON, Mark D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license application and revocation of the Provisional
license based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
YOUNG, Niya L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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KADADHA, Mohamad O, Taxicab Permit and Public Passenger Vehicle Drivers
License Applications for "Mohamad Kadadha”.
Ald. Bohl moved denial of the license applications based on nonappearance.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
GRANT, Tiffany A AND ELAM, James E, Taxicab Permit Application for "Tiffany
Grant/James Elam". (Provisional license issued)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
THOMAS, Matthew I, Agent for "Vision Security LLC", Alarm Business and Alarm
Sales Renewal Applications for "Vision Security" at 508 W 800 N. (Expired
12/31/2013)
Rebecca Grill, Deputy City Clerk, provided a history of the application. On
September 10, 2014, the Public Works Committee recommended nonrenewal based
on the police report. On September 23, 2014, the Common Council referred the
application back to committee to obtain a more complete report. The application was
rescheduled for the Public Works Committee on October 22, 2014, but was held to
the call of the chair at the applicant's request.
The applicant did not appear on November 12, 2014.
At the meeting of September 10, 2014, Atty. Sean Brown, representative for Mr.
Thomas, stated that the business did operate in the city of Milwaukee in 2014,
despite the licenses expiring on December 31, 2013.
Ald. Bohl moved nonrenewal based on nonappearance, the police report, and
previous testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
The following file may be placed on file as no longer needed:
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28. 141137 Communication relating to the third quarter report of MATA Community
Media for 2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Meeting adjourned at 11:19 AM
Staff Assistant
Jessica Celella
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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. Water St.)
Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are
required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a
Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More
information is available at www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert Donovan
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
1. 141119 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
2. 141118 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 $82,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,406,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 141120 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 $136,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,528,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 141121 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $4,989,000 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,425,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 141062 Reappointment of Craig Mastantuono to the Harbor Commission by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 141063 Reappointment of Ron San Felippo to the Harbor Commission by the
Mayor. (4thAldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 140987 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley occupancy
permit to CD Smith Construction for work at the proposed Kimpton Hotel
at North Broadway and East Chicago Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
8. 140712 Resolution granting a special privilege to Blue Ribbon Management LLC
to construct and maintain a roof overhang projection into the public
right-of-way for the premises at 1036 West Juneau Avenue, in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 140598 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Meraki LLC to
construct and maintain an ADA ramp and gas meter in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 939 South 2nd Street, in the12th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 141145 Resolution amending Common Council file 060390 relative to
application, acceptance, and funding of the Transportation Harbor
Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee for Liquid Cargo Pier
Rehabilitation & related work.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
11. 141136 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a State of
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Flood Control
Grant, on behalf of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, to
acquire and raze the property at 980 West College Avenue and restore
the area as an open space to prevent future flood related damages.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
12. 141084 Resolution authorizing the execution of an Overhead Highway Bridge
Easement between the City of Milwaukee and the Soo Line Railroad
Company, doing business as Canadian Pacific, for the reconstruction of
the West North Avenue Bridge over the railroad tracks between North
30th Street and North 31st Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 141058 Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a stipulation
between the City of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the
reconstruction of the South Whitnall Avenue Bridge over the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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14. 140207 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block north of West Main Street between South 60th Street and South
61st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 140337 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved portion of North 65th
Street from West Melvina Street south to a point and the unimproved
alley south of West Melvina Street between North 65th Street and North
66th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 140339 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block bounded by West Galena Street, West Vliet Street, North 51st
Street and North 52nd Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 140341 Substitute resolution to vacate the unimproved North-South alley in the
block west of North 64th Street between West Keefe Avenue and West
Nash Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 141104 Resolution authorizing acceptance of a quit claim deed from Milwaukee
County for a portion of the property at 1301 North Water Street for
dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes, in the 3rd
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
19. 141053 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works-Parking
Fund to evaluate and report on the potential impact of changes in
weekend parking hours and rates at specific locations.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
20. 141123 Resolution relating to an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee
Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Marathon in
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
21. 140942 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
stormwater management charge green infrastructure credit pilot
program.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
22. 141165 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the City
Hall Foundation Restoration Project.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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23. 141093 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to
amend the contract with the selected design/build team for the City Hall
Foundation Restoration Project-Task 2-Phase 1, Design Development
and Construction Documents services and related relocation of City staff
and storage in the City Hall basement level.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
24. 141166 A communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
impact of special events on cultural and entertainment facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
25. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9:30 AM
26. 141081 Communication relating to the public passenger vehicle inspection
process.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
27. 141013 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching
under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The following file may be placed on file as no longer needed:
28. 141137 Communication relating to the third quarter report of MATA Community
Media for 2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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.
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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. Water St.) Parking tickets
must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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