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. 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, February 14, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall The meeting was called to order at 9:03 am 1. 231567 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 $1,367,150 for a total estimated cost of $2,267,900. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW 1st Aldermanic District Alley betw. W. Rohr Ave., N. Sherman Blvd., W. Villard Ave., N. 44th St. (ST212220109) Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 2nd Aldermanic District Alley betw. W. Fiebrantz Ave., W. Hope Ave., N. 70th St., N. 71st St. (ST212230102) Neighbors present: Gloria Davis - 4143 N. 70th St. - opposed due to the high cost. Stamper moves to hold. Prevailed. 5-0 Ald. Chambers asked to reconsider as alley is in very bad condition. Ald. Stamper moved to reconsider. Prevailed. 5-0 Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed. 5-0) W. Gertrude Dr. – W. Stark St. to W. Grantosa Dr. (ST211210219) Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 3rd Aldermanic District Alley betw. N. Bremen St., E. Center St., E. Clarke St., N. Weil St. (ST212220121) Neighbors present: Amanda Eisler - 2650 N. Bremen St. - opposed as feels shouldn't be held financially City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 responsible for the alley. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 5th Aldermanic District Alley betw. W. Burleigh St., W. Chambers St., N. 88th St., N. 89th St. (ST212220110) Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 8th Aldermanic District S. 38th St. – W. Greenfield Ave. to W. National Ave. (ST211230142/ST214240101) Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 38th St. at W. Scott St. (ST211240114/ST214240102) Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 11th Aldermanic District Alley betw. W. Eden Pl., W. Morgan Ave., S. 61st St., S. 63rd St. (ST212220101) Ald. Borkowski is in support. Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 13th Aldermanic District Alley betw. W. Eden Pl., W. Morgan Ave., S. 9th Pl., S. 11th St. (ST212200101) Ald. Spiker said only 3 opposed of 29 properties. Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 No 0 2. 231568 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 $137,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,875,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - 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 3. 231569 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 $35,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 being $1,145,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 231569 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 $35,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,145,000. 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 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 4. 231570 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 $1,297,594 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,110,139. 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 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland No 0 231570 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 $1,297,594 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,110,139. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 No 0 5. 231551 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to fund and complete procurement for Traffic Signal Central Software at 780 Intersections Citywide at a total estimated cost of $480,000, with an estimated grantor share of $384,000, and an estimated City share of $96,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Scott Reinbacher - 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 6. 231552 Resolution directing the proper City officials to prepare and execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement and a ten-year maintenance covenant between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance and vegetative establishment for a green infrastructure project in an area around the I-43/94 bridge over West Mineral Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Tony Jazdzyk - DPW 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 7. 231553 Resolution accepting The State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation funding and approving the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and The State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance for a green infrastructure project in an area around the I-43/94 bridge over West Mineral Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Tony Jazdzyk - 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 City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 No 0 8. 231593 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to prepare and present a road maintenance plan, with a particular emphasis on pothole filling Sponsors: Ald. Westmoreland and Ald. Perez Ald. Westmoreland moved to hold to be heard later. This was heard with item #15. Present: Kevin Muhs - City Engineer and Pres. Jose Perez 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 9. 231572 Resolution approving a Small Wireless Facility Master License Agreement with United States Cellular Operating Company LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR James Washington - 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 10. 231597 Resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of a Private Property Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for a project at various locations throughout the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Robert Seleen - 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 11. 231608 Substitute resolution relating to a lease and service agreements for the construction and operation of an additional solar photovoltaic system on City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 a City-owned closed landfill at 1600 E College Ave and an additional site in Racine County that will allow the City to source an estimated 25% of its electric power needs for general city operations from renewable energy. Sponsors: Ald. Spiker, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Brostoff and Ald. Zamarripa Present: Erick Shambarger - Environmental Collaboration Office and Ald. Scott Spiker. Schedule for the next cycle in an attempt to negotiate more with WE Energies in relation to the local workforce requirements and making sure they are followed. 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 3- Bauman, Stamper, and Westmoreland No 2- Zamarripa, and Brostoff 12. 230724 Substitute resolution to vacate excess right-of-way on the north side of East Locust Street and west of North Dousman Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Brostoff Kyle Gast and Johnny Lastkow - Dept. of City Development Neighbors present: Daniel Bauman - 2145 N. Dousman St. - adjacent homeowner 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 13. 231343 Substitute ordinance granting an airspace lease to Northwestern Mutual for a building overhang over North Marshall Street Sponsors: THE CHAIR Present: James Washington - DPW and Rodney Nelson (architect). A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 14. 231161 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR WILLIAMS, Ralph J, Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License Application. City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 The applicant was present. Ald. Bauman moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0). A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 15. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman This item was discussed with item #8. Kevin Muhs - City Engineer and Danielle Rodriguez - DPW Operations A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 16. 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 Kevin Muhs - City Engineer 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 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff Files no longer needed: 17. 231344 An ordinance granting an air space lease to Northwestern Mutual for projections of exterior Mason Entrance Canopy beyond the north Property Line along East Wisconsin Avenue. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 14, 2024 following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff 18. 231345 An ordinance granting an air space lease to Northwestern Mutual for projections of exterior Bike Entrance Canopy beyond the north Property Line along East Wisconsin Avenue. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, and Westmoreland No 0 Excused 1- Brostoff The meeting adjourned at 10:54 am Linda Elmer - Staffed the meeting and took minutes. Yadira Melendez - finished and published the minutes. 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 8