PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. Cavalier Johnson, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, January 8, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:03 AM Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson, Murphy 1. 191359 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 $302,800 for a total estimated cost of $316,800. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 5th Aldermanic District N. 97th Pl. – W. Keefe Ave. to W. Metcalf Pl. (ST211150175). Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding ( 8’ width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 10th Aldermanic District N. 72nd St. – W. Locust St. to W. Chambers St. (ST211180248). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Tim Resonde stated the speed hump seems excessive. Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 12th Aldermanic District S. 17th St. – W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Scott St. (ST211190122). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Jeff 1200 S 17th St stated people are driving 130 mph and they don't need speed humps they need stronger penalties. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 15th Aldermanic District N. 37th St. – W. Cherry St. to W. Galena St. (ST211190196). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Johnson moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) W. Cherry St. – N. 35th St. to N. 37th St. (ST211190191). City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) W. Galena St. – N. 35th St. to N. 37th St. (ST211190192). Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 2. 191360 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 $1,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $11,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 191360 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 $6,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $536,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 3. 191361 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 $195,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $550,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 191361 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 $196,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $560,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 4. 191362 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,563,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,935,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 191362 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $6,739,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,312,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 5. 191338 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost increase of $225,000.00 with a City Share of $225,000.00. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 6. 191374 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute three State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for three projects at various intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $391,300, with an estimated grantor share of $352,170, and an estimated City share of $39,130. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 7. 171503 Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate all alleys in the block bounded by West Michigan Street, West Wisconsin Avenue, North 27th Street and North 28th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kevin Kuschel - DCD Keith Stanley - Near Westside Partners A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 8. 191476 An ordinance relating to a municipal service fee on food delivery network services. Sponsors: Ald. Dodd Ald. Dodd Sen. Lena Taylor Sup. Sylvia Ortiz Velez Atty. Adam Stephens - CAO City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 9. 191422 Motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 10. 191419 Communication from the Departments of Public Works and Neighborhood Services relating to the utilization of City drop off sites, fees and policies, and illegal dumping. Sponsors: Ald. Perez A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 11. 191376 Communication from the Department of Public Works reporting on status of and process for 5G installations and the process for closing streets and removing street parking. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 12. 191349 Communication from the City Attorney’s office and the Department of Public Works relating to the application and interpretation of the special event ordinance with respect to major downtown music venues. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Jeff Polenske - DPW Atty. Adam Stephens - CAO Claude Krawczyk 730 N Plankinton Ave Pete Kunig - PTG Simon Bundy - PTG Gary Witt - PTG City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Tom Woznick - DPW Mike Bartel 730 N Plankinton Ave Joel Shields 730 N Plankinton Ave Laura Durga - Cawker Building resident at 730 N Plankinton Ave A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 13. 191377 Communication from the state Department of Transportation relating to its plans for a portion of the I-794 underpass from N.13th St to Lakefront. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Jeff Polenske - DPW Donna Brown Martin - Milwaukee County Transportation Adam Stephens - CAO Dewayne Johnson - DOT Jim Mathy - Milwaukee County Housing A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 14. 191499 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the water main break on Hawley Rd. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman Jeff Polenske - DPW Karen Dettmer - MWW Atty. Jan Smokowicz - CAO A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 15. 191333 Resolution relative to the 2020 Capital Improvement Program to provide funds for underground communications and electrical conduit improvements at various locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 No 0 16. 191334 Resolution relative to the 2020 Capital Improvement Program to provide funds for the maintenance and repair of the underground communications and electrical manholes at various locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 17. 191335 Resolution relative to the 2020 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for Multi-modal transportation improvements at various locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 18. 191336 Resolution relative to the 2020 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for street lighting work at various locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 19. 191337 Resolution relative to the 2020 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for traffic signs and signal work at various locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 20. 191432 Resolution directing the Water Works Superintendent to collaborate with the Department of Administration-Budget and Management Division to provide recommendations on establishing a program to facilitate lead water service line replacements by owner-occupants who do not qualify City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 for the City’s current cost-share program. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 21. 191433 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to establish a plan to more effectively communicate to residents and businesses plans for underground, sewer, road and other City projects that may disturb lead water service lines. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 22. 191434 Resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to concentrate demolitions and deconstructions in the areas experiencing the greatest need, with $250,000 from the 2020 Concentrated Blight Elimination capital program being used solely for demolitions in areas with high densities of vacant properties, with priority given to fire-damaged structures. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 23. 191435 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop a strategy to clean up areas adjacent to highways. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 24. 191437 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works and the Department of Administration to create and present a plan to the Common Council for activating City-owned play spaces. City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 25. 191442 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to present a report to the Common Council on long-term plans for the maintenance and reconstruction of City alleys. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 26. 191443 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to report annually to the Common Council on the state of opportunities and technologies for implementing renewable resources in City infrastructure, particularly for street lights. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 27. 191355 Resolution directing the Commissioners of the Department of Public Works and the Department of City Development to develop a plan for minimizing disruptions to local businesses during street construction. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 28. 191458 Resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development to prepare and present a plan to the Common Council for requiring a developer to be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of City-owned property being held off the market for potential development. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 9:30 AM 29. 191068 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR BLUNT, Laron, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he was innocent of all charges and he isn't the same guy he used to be. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Murphy voting no) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Johnson No 1- Murphy JACKSON, Jihad D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 10/31/2019) Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 RAZA, Ali, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Murphy moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 Agenda Only BOYCE, James, Agent for "Defenders, Inc.", Alarm Business Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Protect Your Home" at 7071 S 13th St #207. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) GENKE, Renee L, Agent for "Suburban Electrical Engineers Contractors Inc.", Alarm Sales and Alarm Business Renewal Applications with Change of Shareholder for "Suburban Electrical Engineers Contractors Inc." at 709 N Hickory Farm Ln. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) PRIBYL, Lawrence, Agent for "MP Nexlevel LLC", Alarm Business Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Shareholder for "MP Nexlevel LLC" at 500 County RD 37 City of Milwaukee Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 East. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Johnson and Murphy No 0 The meeting adjourned at 12:42 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 11