STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 14, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE
ALD. CAVALIER JOHNSON, CHAIR
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Milele A.
Coggs, Ald. Jose G. Perez, Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, and Ald.
Marina Dimitrijevic
Staff Assistant, Linda Elmer, 286-2231; Fax: 286-3456,
lelmer@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, May 14, 2020 1:30 PM 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.
Meeting convened: 1:49 P.M.
1. 191039 Communication relating to the preliminary report and activities of the
City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Ald. Nik Kovac - co-chair of the Task Force
Erick Shambarger - member of the Task Force
Linda Frank - concerned citizen who assisted the Emissions Work Group
Ted Kraig - member
Julie Kerksick - member of the Jobs and Equity Work Group
George Martin -member of the Jobs and Equity Work Group
Barbara Richards - member of the Task Force
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
2:30 P.M.
2. 190494 Communication from various city departments transmitting reports
itemizing services and resources provided in the 53206 ZIP code area.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Rainey
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Individual present:
Spencer Coggs - City Treasurer
Jim Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
3. 081023 Communication from the Comptroller's office relating to exploring the
value of leasing the operations of the Water Works, on a long term basis.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
4. 140334 An ordinance to futher amend the 2014 offices and positions in the City
Service relating to the transfer of certain positions within the Department
of City Development to the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
5. 141247 Communication transmitting a report from the Comptroller’s Office
relating to Streetcar Project estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
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6. 150085 Communication relating to the status of the Milwaukee Bucks' arena
proposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
7. 150171 A substitute ordinance relating to the chartering of schools by the city.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
8. 150661 An ordinance relating to the disposal of surplus school-purpose property.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
9. 151214 An ordinance relating to the establishment of an African-American Affairs
Commission.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
10. 151469 Communications received regarding letters of interest relating to eligible
school buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
11. 151697 Resolution relating to The Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
12. 160723 Communication relating to the distribution of funds to be received by the
City in response to recent events in Sherman Park.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
13. 170451 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development grant to support the Building
Occupational Skills for Success program at Barack Obama School of
Career and Technical Education.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
14. 180008 Communication relating to a State Foxconn Briefing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Johnson, Murphy, Hamilton, Bauman, Coggs, Perez, Rainey and
Dimitrijevic
No 0
Meeting adjourned: 3:14 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE
ALD. CAVALIER JOHNSON, CHAIR
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Milele A.
Coggs, Ald. Jose G. Perez, Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, and Ald.
Marina Dimitrijevic
Staff Assistant, Linda Elmer, 286-2231; Fax: 286-3456,
lelmer@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, May 14, 2020 1:30 PM 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. 191039 Communication relating to the preliminary report and activities of the
City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2:30 P.M.
2. 190494 Communication from various city departments transmitting reports
itemizing services and resources provided in the 53206 ZIP code area.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---The Treasurer's Office will be reporting as part of this file.
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
3. 081023 Communication from the Comptroller's office relating to exploring the value
of leasing the operations of the Water Works, on a long term basis.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
4. 140334 An ordinance to futher amend the 2014 offices and positions in the City
Service relating to the transfer of certain positions within the Department of
City Development to the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
5. 141247 Communication transmitting a report from the Comptroller’s Office relating
to Streetcar Project estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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6. 150085 Communication relating to the status of the Milwaukee Bucks' arena
proposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
7. 150171 A substitute ordinance relating to the chartering of schools by the city.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
8. 150661 An ordinance relating to the disposal of surplus school-purpose property.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
9. 151214 An ordinance relating to the establishment of an African-American Affairs
Commission.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
10. 151469 Communications received regarding letters of interest relating to eligible
school buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
11. 151697 Resolution relating to The Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
12. 160723 Communication relating to the distribution of funds to be received by the
City in response to recent events in Sherman Park.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
13. 170451 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development grant to support the Building
Occupational Skills for Success program at Barack Obama School of
Career and Technical Education.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
14. 180008 Communication relating to a State Foxconn Briefing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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