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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. Russell W. Stamper, II, Vice-Chair Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jonathan Brostoff and Ald. Lamont Westmoreland Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775 Fax: 414-286-3456, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B The meeting was called to order at 9:03 am 1. 221939 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 $606,535 for a total estimated cost of $969,900. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW Ald. Stamper explained that the speed humps requests start with a signed petition from neighbors, that a survey with a letter is mailed out to the entire block. He added that if the office does not receive the post card survey back, it is counted as in favor like it is specified on the same post card. 1st Aldermanic District N. 19th Pl. - W. Olive st. to W. Congress St. (ST211180237) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that there was not an elected official when the survey was conducted and that out of 46 properties surveyed only 2 opposed. Ald. Westmoreland move approval. There were no objections. N. 19th st. - W. Fiebrantz Ave. to W. Olive St. (ST211220255) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the survey results were in favor. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. N. 44th st. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (S 1 211220243) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that a total of 43 properties were surveyed with 2 in favor and 1 opposed. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 N. 45th St. — W. Eggert Pl. to W. Villard Ave. (ST211220248) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that 10 properties were surveyed and that 2 are in favor a none in opposition. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. 5th Aldermanic District N. 99th st. - W. Good Hope Rd. to W. Everts St. (ST211220103) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. 6th Aldermanic District N. 14th st. - W. Melvina st. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST211220246) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman is in support based on the survey results. N. 16th St. — W. Vienna Ave. to W. Atkinson Ave. (ST211230111) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman is in support based on the survey results. Ald. Westmoreland move approval. There were no objections. N. 21st st. - W. Townsend St. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211220247) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderwoman is in support based on the survey results. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. W. Wright St. — N. 1st St. to N. 2nd St. (ST211230112) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbenck said that 5 privately owned properties were surveyed: 3 in favor and 1 opposed and that the Alderwoman leaves the decision to the committee. Neighbors present: Tara Ferguson - 2505 N 1st St - she said that she has lived there for 20 years, that she has bought a second property because she likes the houses, the area, the neighbors and that slowing traffic is desperately needed due the reckless driving. Ms. Smith - 116 W Wright St - she said that she is in objection and wonders what happens on emergency situations with all of those speed humps. She also said that she requested a speed study and that she hopes that the results be shared because she wants to know how many accidents have happened during the last 13 years. She also said that she was supposed to receive the letter with the names and telephone numbers from the people that was surveyed Shirley Ferguson - 117 W Wright St - she said that she has owned her home for 35 years and that she spent a lot of time outdoors (gardening, fencing, etc) and that she has seen the speeding and reckless driving increasing and that it is important to slow the traffic down because there are families with young children on the street. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. 7th Aldermanic District N. 40th st. - W. Ruby Ave. to W. Glendale Ave. (ST211230114) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman is in support of the project based on the survey results: 31 properties were surveyed with 1 in favor and 2 opposed. Neighbors present: Mr. Felton Benton - 4511 N 40th St - said that he and his wife collected the signatures City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 for the speed hump because there are families with young children and that the neighborhood wants the children to play outside. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. N. 46th St. — W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211230115) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors present: Jack Dills- 3276 N 46th St - he said that he has lived in that block for 22 years which has been quiet until lately that they have had speeding and reckless driving issues because the block is like a runway. He added that they have a lot of retirees. Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the survey results: 34 properties were surveyed with 4 in favor 2 opposed. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. N. 50th St. — W. Nash St. to W. Vienna Ave. (ST211230113) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that 30 properties were surveyed with 5 in favor 2 opposed. Neighbors present: Mark Rider - 3744-3746 N 50th St - he said that City means well but that he is in opposition and that speed humps are a hammer for the solution because they stress everything in the vehicle. He added that speed tables are a much better solution (take care of the problem and do not stress the vehicles) and, that he did not see that option on the survey. He also said that we need to hit the traffic violators in the wallet. Ms. Rutenbeck said that speed tables are used more on arterials ways where they need to keep the traffic speed under 30 miles p/hour and that they are made out of concrete which doubles the cost. Timothy Smith - 3728 N 50th St - he said that the problem is getting worse even after reducing lanes and that he is in support because people do not slow down even if you are getting in/out of the vehicle. He also said that he is willing to pay for the total. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. 8th Aldermanic District S. 23rd st. - W. Mitchell st. to W. Lapham st. (ST211230116) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. S. 24th st. - W. Mitchell st. to W. Lapham st. (ST211230117) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. S. 33rd st. - W. Pabst Ave. to W. Arthur Ave. (ST211220249) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. W. Lapham st. - S. 22nd st. to S. 25th st. (ST211230118) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. W. Orchard st. - S. 37th st. to S. 38th st. (ST211230119) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. W. Rogers st. - S. 24th st. to S. 25th st. (ST211220227) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s).18. City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Ald. Zamarripa said that MPS is working on a big project and requested that this item to be held. There were no objections. 10th Aldermanic District N. 48th st. - W. Washington Blvd. to W. Lloyd st. (ST211220260) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderperson is in favor of the project based on the survey results: 63 properties were surveyed with 19 in support and 4 opposed. Neighbors present: Mary Campbell - 1721 N 48th St - she said that she has lived there for 40 years and that they do not have speeding problems even being so close to the express way and that she does not want the speed hump in front of her house. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. N. 57th st. - W. North Ave. to W. Meinecke Ave. (ST211220239) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the survey results: 24 properties were surveyed with 6 in favor and 3 opposed. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. N. 58th st. - W. Center St. to W. Hadley St. (ST211180287) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the survey results: 21 properties were surveyed with 3 in favor and 2 opposed. Neighbors present: Kimberly Carrington - (over the phone) - she said that she has lived there for 10 years and that they have no issues on her block. She added that this is the second attempt and that she knows that some neighbors did not send the postcards back. She added that her block is safe. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. N. 61st st. - W. Clarke st. to W. Center st. (ST211220240) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the survey results: 26 properties were surveyed with 8 in favor and 4 opposed. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. N. Hartung Ave. — N. 67th St. to W. Lisbon Ave. (ST 211220241) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project based on the survey results: 33 properties were surveyed with 11 in support and 4 opposed. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. 13th Aldermanic District W. Van Norman Ave. — S. Howell Ave. to S. 1st St. (ST21 1220250) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that the alderman supports the project and that she was not provided with the results but that a total of 5 properties were surveyed. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. 14th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Euclid Ave., W. Oklahoma Ave., S. 7th St., and S. 8th St. (ST212210105) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 necessary. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she is support of the project and requested a clarification from Ms. Rutenbeck. Ms. Rutenbeck said that the letter was sent out in English and Spanish with the proper explanation of the projects. Ald. Dimitrijevic confirmed that 27 properties were surveyed with 2 in favor and 7 opposed. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. S. 14th st. - W. Manitoba st. to W. Dakota st. (ST211230122) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Dimitrijevic said that 7 neighbors are in support and 2 in opposition and that she also supports the project. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. E. Montana St. — S. Quincy Ave. to S. Howell Ave. (ST211220229) Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (5.5' width of tree border area) and grading. Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she is in support of this project. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. 15th Aldermanic District N. 15th st. - W. North Ave. to W. Meinecke Ave. (ST211220252) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). 28. Neighbors present: Caroline and Joseph Bell - 2351 N 15th St- said that this item was held at the previous meeting because they requested 2 speed humps instead. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There no objections. Ald. Brostoff moved approval of the file 221939 as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5 - Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 No 0 2. 221940 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 $100,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 3. 221941 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 $2,410,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $26,520,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 221941 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 $2,410,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $26,520,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 4. 221942 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 $6,616,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,880,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 221942 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 $6,616,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,880,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 5. 221944 Substitute resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,790,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,990,000. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Holly Rutenbeck - DPW - said that this program is designed for neighbors requesting that the sidewalks being repaved due cracks and trees breaking the pavement. She said that 300 sidewalks are redone each year with a $4.50 per sq/ft of assessment fee (while the City pays $12-$13 per sq/ft). A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 221944 Substitute resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,790,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,990,000. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 6. 221945 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works and the Milwaukee County Transit System” with the Milwaukee County Transit System for the construction and coordination efforts related to the Vel R. Phillips Plaza Bus Stop and Shelter along the MCTS Bus Rapid Transit route. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Holly Rutenbeck - DPW A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 221945 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works and the Milwaukee County Transit System” with the Milwaukee County Transit System for the construction and coordination efforts related to the Vel R. Phillips Plaza Bus Stop and Shelter along the MCTS Bus Rapid Transit route. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 7. 221691 Substitute resolution to vacate the alley in the block bound by West Clybourn Street, North Plankinton Avenue, West St. Paul Avenue and the Milwaukee River, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Kevin Kuschel -DCD A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 8. 221907 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 North Lovers Lane Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad in the 5th Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $60,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $60,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia, Eng-Kie Lee and Mike Amsden - DPW A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 9. 221912 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for an Infrastructure Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design and construction of Street Lighting Improvements at Various Locations City Wide, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $77,625 with an estimated City share of $15,525 and a grantor share of $62,100. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia and Mike Amsden - DPW - said that there are 68 locations along the City (only lights). A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 10. 221910 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 the North Holton Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River, North Commerce Street, and North Water Street in Aldermanic District 3 and 6 with a total cost increase for the project of $2,719,816.31, with a Grantor share of $1,719,666.90 and a City share of $1,000,149.41. City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Jonathan Thomas - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 11. 221911 Resolution confirming the City Engineer is authorized to apply for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants for the 2023-2026 application cycle, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mike Amsden - 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, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 12. 221919 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute four State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for four projects at various intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $777,600, with an estimated grantor share of $622,080, and an estimated City share of $155,520. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Scott Reinbacher - DPW - said that this file is to set up non intrusive signal equipment. A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 13. 221925 Resolution authorizing and granting a Renewal and Second Amendment of a Pipe Line Easement to the MKE Fuel Company LLC for a portion of the City-owned property at 1600 East College Avenue for General Mitchell International Airport, in the 13th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Spiker City of Milwaukee Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 David Misky - DPW - said that it is an easement fee (revenue for the City of Milwaukee) that will start at $30, 000 on the first year (2022) with increments of $3,000 each year until 2047. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 14. 221938 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 and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of South Chase Avenue from East Ohio Avenue to West Lincoln Avenue in the 14th Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $5,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $5,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Scott Reinbacher - DPW - said that this is a housekeeping file and that the reimbursement has been received. A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 15. 221943 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a $435,692 change order to the Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (PPII) funding agreement M10005MI05 with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a project at various locations throughout the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Robert Seleen - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 16. 221520 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Elbridge Lock" to West Vine Street from North 12th Street to North 13th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District. City of Milwaukee Page 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Pastor Lock was present virtually. Marti Yance - Central Drafting A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 17. 221703 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Bishop K. Carter" to North 33rd Street from West Auer Avenue to West Burleigh Street in the 7th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Yance Marti - Central Drafting A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 18. 221953 An ordinance relating to containers used for solid waste disposal and storage of recyclable materials. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman James Washington - DPW - gave a Power Point presentation that was added to the file. A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 19. 221954 Motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Jesus Ochoa - MCTS A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 12 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 20. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman The file was not heard. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 21. 211119 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of Traffic-Calming and Complete Streets projects to address reckless driving and to provide a safer infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Ald. Bauman said that he and Ald. Brostoff received an extensive e-mail from a constituent who said that nothing has happened after the meeting that he made reference on the same document. Kevin Muhs - DPW - talked about the actions taken regarding the e-mail received. He also said that they are working on a plan and that a draft will be shared in about 6 weeks. Mike Amsdem - DPW reported the following: - Construction work have started on 9 jobs across the city - 7 additional jobs were advertised on early spring (ideally will be completed this year) - Work around schools will start on June to not interfere with the school year. - Substantial work is happening Ald. Brostoff said that he received very positive feedback from the project on Oakland and Newberry. A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 22. 220111 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the progress of street lighting circuitry replacement funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa Ald. Bauman said that they have received reports of streets being pitch dark for months. Kevin Muhs - DPW - said that the map attached to the file is a revised map of series circuits to be replaced with the $19.5 million in ARPA funds that the Council allocated to the project. He also said that there was a request for a list of all series circuits in the City. He said that they are working to make it in a shareable format. City of Milwaukee Page 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Mr. Kruschke said that they are looking for options like performance contracts to get the job done quicker and that they are getting a plan together for this matter also. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 23. 230011 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the dockless motorized scooter operations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Bauman said that we had a little burst of warm weather and the use of scooters raised up. He added that sidewalk GEO catching is not working and that it was supposed to be part of the deal when selecting the operators. Kate Rirodan - DPW - said that GEO catching for sidewalks was required and that some scooters have a voice commands to be used as reminder (do not ride on sidewalks) and when the scooters are used on sidewalks. She added that they had demonstrations of the technology and that there are some patches where the data is not available but that she has received a lot of complaints as well. Ald. Brostoff that he has received lots of complaints from Brady St and that he wants to fine violators. Mr. Kruschke said that reckless driving on scooters is being part of the conversations with MPD. Ald. Bauman said that we should not been using MPD scarce resources to go after scooter users. Ald. Brostoff said that there is no proper mechanism in place and, that we must engage in working on one because the reckless driving on sidewalk is happening. He also mentioned that there are users that are dumping scooters on ramps (blocking the access to handicap people) and everywhere else and, that they also should be fined. Ald. Westmoreland said that operators have the user's credit card information and that the contract must say that fines are going to be charged to the same credit card for example. Mr. Kruschke said that the operators can ban users that use the scooters on sidewalks and that this is an on going conversation and, that they will address all the suggestions to build up the pilot program. Ald. Chambers said that he is an avid user of scooters and that he understands the issues but that we should not base our decisions on the bad apples and, that he hopes that the scooter program continues. Ald. Spiker said that this a conversation worth to have it off-line. A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 24. 230012 Communication from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Administration-Environmental relating to the EV charging stations for the general public. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 Erick Shambarger (Director of Environmental Sustainability) and Anthony Gayfiled (DPW Parking Services) were present. Mr. Shambarger gave a Power Point Presentation that was added to the file. A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 25. 230015 Communication from the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Public Works relating to delays in addressing the epidemic of potholes across the city including persistent and severe potholes on W. National Ave. from S. 9th St. to the city limits. Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Perez and Ald. Bauman Ald. Zamarripa said that she sent a list of potholes on National Av on April 10th and that she reached out directly to the DPW Commissioner because she did not see the 3 day turn around and that she did not hear from the Commissioner either. She added that she hopes that everything be addressed today. Ald. Perez said that they expect a high level of communications among departments and that he wants to know if people doing other DPW operations are reporting potholes as well because they are being bombarded with calls from residents, that the districts are reporting to DPW and that nothing happens. Mr. Kruschke said that the issue is how long is taking to fill out the pothole and that they have prepared a Power Presentation about Street Maintenance. Mr. Muhs said that is not only the season for potholes but that it is the year of the potholes. Mr. Muhs gave the presentation that has been added to the file. Mr. Muhs also said that their division vacancy rate is 18%; the department vacancy rate is 25% and that the asphalt plants will open in mid-May. Mr. Muhs apologized to the residents of the 8th and 12th district admitting that they dropped the ball on this request in specific but that with the new system that is ready to be implemented (they just need to migrate the information from the current system) will avoid these mistakes. He also said that National Avenue is a federal/state highway so funds are available to do the work. Mr. Kruschke said that every pothole will be filled out and that he can send a list (report) of what has been filled out. Ald. Chambers and Ald. Spiker were present as well. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 26. 221742 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12 COLLINS, Derek D, Agent for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern LLC", Pedicab Owner's License Applications for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern" at 820 S Water St. City of Milwaukee Page 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 The file was adjourned at 11:59 am. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 The meeting adjourned at 12:53 pm. Yadira Melendez Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 16