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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · May 12, 2021

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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. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II 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, May 12, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is 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 http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. The meeting convened at 9:04 AM Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, Stamper 1. 210057 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 $839,300 for a total estimated cost of $873,400. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 2nd Aldermanic District N. 62nd St. – W. Stark St. to W. Fairmount Ave. (ST211210147) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 6th Aldermanic District N. Richards St. – E. Burleigh St. to E. Auer Ave. (ST211210124) Install traffic calming speed humps). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 7th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Keefe Ave., W. Townsend St., N. 45th St., N. 46th St. (ST212180120) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Bernadette Karanja 3452 N 46th St stated she is in support. Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 26th St. – W. Nash St. to W. Vienna Ave. (ST211210140) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 41st St. -- W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211210143) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 41st St. – W. Ruby Ave. to W. Glendale Ave. (ST211210141) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 42nd St. – W. Glendale Ave. to W. Courtland Ave. (ST211210144) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 47th St. – W. Hadley St. to W. Locust St. (ST211210145) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 52nd St. - W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211210142) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 9th Aldermanic District W. River Ridge Dr. – A point 170’ +/- east of N. 103rd St. to a point 70’ +/- east of N. 103rd St. (SW495200015) Install sanitary sewer. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 13th Aldermanic District S. 5th Pl. – W. Howard Ave. to point north of W. Warnimont Ave. (W. Morgan Pl.) (ST211190141) Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (6-7’ width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 7th St. – W. Mallory Ave. to W. Abbott Ave. (ST211200114) Asphalt surface overlay (15’ width of tree border area) Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 15th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Center St., N. Grant Blvd., W. Hadley St., N. 41st St. (ST212170101) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Zach Patrini 2774 N Grant Blvd stated he has seen cars crash into his yard and his neighbors yard. He added that he is not in support. Ald. Stamper moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0) 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 2. 210058 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 $15,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 210058 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 $205,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,305,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 3. 210059 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 $92,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $927,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 210059 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 $102,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $937,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 4. 210060 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,436,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,604,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 210060 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $9,018,800 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,608,800 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 5. 210061 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of West Allis” for the cost sharing of the preliminary design and plan preparation for the connection between South 72nd Street and the Hank Aaron State Trail (HAST) in the 10th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $38,000 of which the City’s share is $3,300 and the City of West Allis’ share is $34,700, and providing contingent authorization for City of Milwaukee conveyance to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, of a portion 690 South 72nd Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 6. 201715 Appointment of John December to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 7. 201468 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Cleotha Adams" to 5th Street from West Center Street to West Locust Street in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Patricia Adams Cifax Sheila Adams Gardner Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 8. 201557 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Bishop William Rogers" to Center St. from North 2nd St. to North Holton St. in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 9. 210023 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of Road Diet projects in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase of $110,210, with an estimated Grantor share of $0 and an estimated City share of $110,210. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mike Amsden - DPW Gabriel Ikpeme - DPW City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 10. 210054 Resolution authorizing City easements to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and an agency authorization for Department of Natural Resources permit purposes concerning Burnham Canal Wetland Project, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Perez Dave Misky - DCD A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 11. 210056 Resolution approving a Permanent Access and Infrastructure Easement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a portion of the City-owned property at 1923-25 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Rhonda Szallai - DCD 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 12. 210094 Resolution relating to the application and acceptance of an outdoor recreation grant for Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Murphy Joseph Kaltenburg - DPW A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 13. 210096 Resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to require laser-based images of buildings considered for demolition permits, as well as City-owned buildings scheduled for demolition or deconstruction. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski moved to amend the resolution to add "develop a program" after "Department of Neighborhood Services" and before "to require". (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 Matt Jarosz - HPC Tom Mishefske - DNS Erica Roberts - DNS A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 14. 210035 Communication from the Department of Public Works submitting its organics pilot program conclusion report Sponsors: THE CHAIR Samantha Longshore - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 15. 210101 Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Milwaukee, through its Department of Public Works, and the Milwaukee County Transit System for operation of the East-West Bus Rapid Transit line. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Donna Brown Martin - MCTS David Locher - MCTS Jeff Polenske - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 No 1- Borkowski 16. 210042 Resolution authorizing an Access and Gate Easement in the area of 1720 N. Arlington Pl. between the City of Milwaukee and Orch Properties LLC in the 3rd Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Anthony Gayfield - DPW 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 17. 210037 Communication from the Department of Public Works related to the recent hacking of the MKE Park app. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis Tom Woznick - DPW Ald. Lewis Jeff Perkins - ParkMobile Ald. Coggs 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 18. 210093 Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on overnight parking enforcement and ticket issuance by aldermanic district since the reinstatement of overnight parking in Fall 2020. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Tom Woznick - DPW 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 19. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 12, 2021 Jeff Polenske - DPW Mike Amsden - DPW Kate Riordan - DPW Ald. Hamilton Randy Krouse - DPW Rick Meyers - DPW 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 The meeting adjourned at 12:06 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 9

Agenda

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Agenda PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II 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, May 12, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is 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 http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. 1. 210057 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. 210058 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 $15,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 210059 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 $92,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $927,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 210060 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,436,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,604,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 210061 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of West Allis” for the cost sharing of the preliminary design and plan preparation for the connection between South 72nd Street and the Hank Aaron State Trail (HAST) in the 10th Aldermanic City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 5/12/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda May 12, 2021 District with a total estimated cost of $38,000 of which the City’s share is $3,300 and the City of West Allis’ share is $34,700, and providing contingent authorization for City of Milwaukee conveyance to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, of a portion 690 South 72nd Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 201715 Appointment of John December to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 201468 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Cleotha Adams" to 5th Street from West Center Street to West Locust Street in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 201557 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Bishop William Rogers" to Center St. from North 2nd St. to North Holton St. in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 210023 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of Road Diet projects in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase of $110,210, with an estimated Grantor share of $0 and an estimated City share of $110,210. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 210054 Resolution authorizing City easements to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and an agency authorization for Department of Natural Resources permit purposes concerning Burnham Canal Wetland Project, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Perez 11. 210056 Resolution approving a Permanent Access and Infrastructure Easement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a portion of the City-owned property at 1923-25 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 210094 Resolution relating to the application and acceptance of an outdoor recreation grant for Century City Triangle Neighborhood Park, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Murphy 13. 210096 Resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to require laser-based images of buildings considered for demolition permits, as well City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 5/12/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda May 12, 2021 as City-owned buildings scheduled for demolition or deconstruction. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 14. 210035 Communication from the Department of Public Works submitting its organics pilot program conclusion report Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 210101 Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Milwaukee, through its Department of Public Works, and the Milwaukee County Transit System for operation of the East-West Bus Rapid Transit line. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 16. 210042 Resolution authorizing an Access and Gate Easement in the area of 1720 N. Arlington Pl. between the City of Milwaukee and Orch Properties LLC in the 3rd Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 210037 Communication from the Department of Public Works related to the recent hacking of the MKE Park app. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis 18. 210093 Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on overnight parking enforcement and ticket issuance by aldermanic district since the reinstatement of overnight parking in Fall 2020. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 19. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 5/12/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda May 12, 2021 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. City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information. Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Limited parking for persons attending meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. 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 http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 5/12/2021