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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · September 9, 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 Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:02 AM Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, Stamper 1. 210699 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 $16,400 for a total estimated cost of $16,400. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 7th Aldermanic District N. 53rd St. - W. Congress St. to W. Lincoln Creek Dr. (ST211210232) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Debbie Graff -- 4425 N. 53rd St. William Graff -- 4425 N. 53rd St. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 8th Aldermanic District W. Becher St. - 2100 block (ST211210171) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Laura Guttierez - 1029 S. 29th St. - affiliated with a school on the street Lenette Mendez - 2203 W. Becher St Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 2. 210700 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $10,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000. 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 3. 210701 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 $147,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,617,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 210701 Substitute 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 $500,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,984,000. 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 4. 210702 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $100,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $115,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 210702 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 $284,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $323,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - 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 5. 210708 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at a new estimated total cost of $300,000 with an estimated City share of $75,000 and a grantor share of $225,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - 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 6. 210692 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Appleton Avenue (STH 175); STH 181 to Highway 41, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $8,326,300 with an estimated City share of $1,080,300 and a grantor share of $7,246,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 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 7. 210693 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of the West Capitol Drive (STH 190) project in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $141,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $141,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - 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 8. 210680 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised project agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate, and construction of North 20th Street (STH 57) from North Avenue to Hopkins Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - 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 9. 210681 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for South Chase Ave (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad, and authorizing the City to execute documents required for right-of-way acquisition and approving the plat of right-of-way required for the reconstruction of the South Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad, with an estimated total cost of $300,000 that is City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 100% funded by State/Federal Aid. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - 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 10. 210695 Resolution authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City and PCs for People for placement of Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) antennas at two City fire stations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Henke - ITMD DOA Brian - PCs for People 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 11. 210691 Resolution approving a Lease Agreement with Perch Point, LLC, on behalf of Marek Landscaping, LLC, for 0.87 acres of real property on Port Milwaukee’s South Harbor Tract. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Adam Tindall-Schlicht - Port 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. 210688 Communication from Port Milwaukee related to finalization of its Capital Asset Renewal Plan (CARP), a long-term maintenance and replacement schedule for Port facilities and infrastructure. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Adam Tindall-Schlicht - Port A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 13. 210364 An ordinance relating to special privilege fees for right-of-way obstructions to accommodate persons with disabilities. Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance 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. 210565 Resolution to allocate out of General City Cash the sum of $600 to provide a petty cash fund for DPW - Tow Lot. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Chuck Schumacher - 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 15. 210513 Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from The Recycling Partnership and the Can Manufacturers Institute’s Aluminum Beverage Can Capture Recycling Grant Program to implement a capital improvement project for the City of Milwaukee Waukesha County Joint Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA 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 16. 210549 Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure of 2022 State of Wisconsin recycling aid. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA 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 City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 No 0 17. 210655 Communication from the Department of Public Works and We Energies relating to their policies for responding to power outages as well as their response to recent storm events. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Items #17 and #18 were heard together Ald. Milele Coggs Jeff Polenske - DPW Danielle Rodriguez - DPW Randy Krouse - DPW Rick Meyers - DPW Karen Dettmer - MWW Tom Tarkowski - DPW Ald. Scott Spiker 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. 210783 Communication from various agencies relating to resiliency and reliability of the city’s electrical power grid and those resources at the city's disposal to ensure that WE Energies makes those investments necessary to ensure its stability. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Items #17 and #18 were heard together. 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. 210698 Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on safety procedures and practices in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to those who work in or visit City facilities. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Dodd and Ald. Perez Ald. Milele Coggs Jeff Polenske - DPW Jerrel Kruschke - DPW Tom Tarkowski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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 City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 No 0 20. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 21. 201106 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR BECK, Korea K, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Borkowksi moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 LAASIRI, Miloud Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Miloud Laasiri". (Expires 9/30/2021) The applicant denied the allegations in the complaint. 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 MOHAMED, Abdi H, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2021) The applicant denied the allegations in the complaint. 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 PAYNE, Cornell J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Borkowski moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021 Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 ST LEDGER, Jamie L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2021) The applicant stated she was unaware that she had to return her license to the License Division while her driver's license was suspended. 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, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper No 0 The meeting adjourned at 11:37 A.M. 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 Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. 210699 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. 210700 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 $10,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 210701 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 $147,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,617,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 210702 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $100,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $115,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 210708 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at a new estimated total cost of $300,000 with an estimated City share of $75,000 and a grantor share of $225,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 9/9/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda September 9, 2021 6. 210692 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Appleton Avenue (STH 175); STH 181 to Highway 41, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $8,326,300 with an estimated City share of $1,080,300 and a grantor share of $7,246,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 210693 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of the West Capitol Drive (STH 190) project in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $141,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $141,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 210680 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised project agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate, and construction of North 20th Street (STH 57) from North Avenue to Hopkins Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 210681 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for South Chase Ave (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad, and authorizing the City to execute documents required for right-of-way acquisition and approving the plat of right-of-way required for the reconstruction of the South Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad, with an estimated total cost of $300,000 that is 100% funded by State/Federal Aid. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 210695 Resolution authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City and PCs for People for placement of Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) antennas at two City fire stations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 210691 Resolution approving a Lease Agreement with Perch Point, LLC, on behalf of Marek Landscaping, LLC, for 0.87 acres of real property on Port Milwaukee’s South Harbor Tract. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 210688 Communication from Port Milwaukee related to finalization of its Capital Asset Renewal Plan (CARP), a long-term maintenance and replacement City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 9/9/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda September 9, 2021 schedule for Port facilities and infrastructure. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 210364 An ordinance relating to special privilege fees for right-of-way obstructions to accommodate persons with disabilities. Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic 14. 210565 Resolution to allocate out of General City Cash the sum of $600 to provide a petty cash fund for DPW - Tow Lot. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 210513 Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of a grant from The Recycling Partnership and the Can Manufacturers Institute’s Aluminum Beverage Can Capture Recycling Grant Program to implement a capital improvement project for the City of Milwaukee Waukesha County Joint Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 210549 Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure of 2022 State of Wisconsin recycling aid. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 210655 Communication from the Department of Public Works and We Energies relating to their policies for responding to power outages as well as their response to recent storm events. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs 18. 210783 Communication from various agencies relating to resiliency and reliability of the city’s electrical power grid and those resources at the city's disposal to ensure that WE Energies makes those investments necessary to ensure its stability. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 19. 210698 Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on safety procedures and practices in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to those who work in or visit City facilities. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Dodd 20. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman 10:00 AM 21. 201106 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating 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. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 9/9/2021 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda September 9, 2021 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. 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. 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