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COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to certificate of occupancy requirements for license and permit applications.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution authorizing the donation of certain impounded motorcycles.
Resolution to vacate a portion of unimproved right of way in the block bound by West Birch Avenue, North 66th Street, and North 67th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop plans for use of the City’s urban wood.
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to coordinate its activities to minimize impacts on school drop-off and pick-up.
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a plan for incentivizing its employees to report illegal dumping activity.
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to create a user-friendly way to find information about construction projects and public-facing department activities.
Substitute resolution directing the Port Director to report annually to the Common Council.
Substitute resolution directing the Milwaukee Water Works to coordinate with the Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals.
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 IH-41 Zoo Freeway, from Howard Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $802,000 with an estimated City share of $200 and a grantor share of $801,800.
Resolution approving a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales within North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for non-participating real estate acquisition activities related to West Bluemound Road from North 106th Avenue to North 66th Avenue, which is being completed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Highway Rehabilitation-Maintenance funding for the improvement of the roadway.
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 $234,300 for a total estimated cost of $245,000.
Substitute 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 $275,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,490,000.
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 $310,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,977,000.
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 $3,875,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,372,000.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Joseph Lamers to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on its pilot program for the installation of cameras on snow plow trucks and other fleet vehicles.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to the listing of City internship opportunities online, on appropriate mobile applications and on social media.
Substitute resolution directing all City departments to notify the Finance & Personnel Committee whenever an account balance variance of $100,000 or more is projected to occur.
Substitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to develop a fund balance policy.
Substitute resolution relating to a master list of City-controlled social media pages.
Substitute resolution relating to an annual application usage report.
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration to examine City and County purchasing opportunities for potential collaboration.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025-2026 Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the contract with Froedtert Workforce Health for the City’s wellness program, occupational health, and clinic services.
Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2026 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Substitute resolution relating to the creation and maintenance of an inventory of all artificial intelligence products in use by city agencies.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Election Commission Payroll.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a percentage increase for Water Repair Worker 2 positions assigned to operate Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department of Public Works - Water Works.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Bruce Jones.
Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Pat Van Alyea.
Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Tyrone and Bridget Ferguson.
Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Donna Spencer.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bobby Jones, Jr.,
Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s Legislative Package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to incorporate Vision Zero into Driver’s Education curriculum.
Resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to amend a contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of CTC Supplies, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-001729.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Deer District, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-002359.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Richard Blaha.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Willola Cornelius.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski.
Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and allocation of funds received as a result of the settlement of claims arising from Multi-District Litigation No. 2:18-mn-2873.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the appeal of Jean Umhoefer for the claim for injuries sustained.
Resolution relating to the appeal of Saul Clemons for property damage.
Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Davis for property damage.
Resolution regarding the claim for Krystle Rogers.
Resolution relating to the claim of Roberta Bailey.
Resolution relating to the claim of Tyi and Arlene Carter.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals.
An ordinance relating to parking controls.
An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Public Health Crisis Response grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a COPS Anti-Heroin grant.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Raven Jones to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Kelsey Leopold to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Alphonso Pettis to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)
Reappointment of Antonia Drew Norton to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Niel Thoreson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor.
Appointment of J.O. Haselhoef to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Debbie Lassiter to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
Appointment of Christopher Allen to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
Appointment of Vina Xiong to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
Appointment of Janan Najeeb to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
Appointment of Dinah LaCaze to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Appointment of State Representative Sequanna Taylor to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault relating to its recent, current, and future activities.
Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
Communication from the Department of Emergency Communication relating to the selection and implementation of the CommsCoach program.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for certain matters appearing before the zoning, neighborhoods and development committee.
A substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for city plan commission public hearings on zoning map amendments.
A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to Local Business, LB2, for the property located at 342 East Bay Street, which will be combined with the commercial property to the west, located on the north side of East Bay Street, east of South Hilbert Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
A substitute ordinance relating to the 14th Amendment to the General Planned Development, GPD, known as Park Place to add Assembly Hall and Catering Service as permitted uses for the property located at 11301 West Lake Park Drive, within Sub Area E of the GPD, generally located on the south side of West Lake Park Drive, west of North 107th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Brady and Farwell Historic District on the eastern corner of East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church, part of the Brewers Hill National Register Historic District, at 140 W. Garfield Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2470 W Keefe Ave, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution relating to housing incentives for Department of Community Wellness and Safety employees and contractors.
Substitute resolution relating to the development of the funding proposal for affordable housing initiatives funded by tax incremental district extensions in the 2027 City Budget.
Substitute resolution directing the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide annual reports to the Common Council.
Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2052 South 5th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee acquisition of the property at 3282 North 35th Street from United Realty, L.L.C., in the 7th Aldermanic District.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report for the property at 541 North 20th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to the project guidelines of the arts board.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $83,300 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2026.
Resolution authorizing a $75,000 service contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources and City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to provide non-regulatory technical assistance to Wisconsin food waste generators and entities on projects to prevent and divert food waste from landfills.
Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to receive a $25,000 grant from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign as part of the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger.
Substitute resolution appropriating up to $5,000 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the 2026 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the City’s support for the Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center and appropriating funds for that purpose.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. (local counsel) and Miller Shah LLP (national counsel) for legal services and representation relating to the recovery of fire truck-related damages.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Communications to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants, with a grantor share of 50% and a local share of 50%.
Meeting convened at 9:25 AM
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 20, 2026..
There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
The Council recognized a pair of individuals who have left a lasting mark on Milwaukee.
First, Mr Reuben Harpole as a local historian whose works ensure our stories are never forgotten. Mr. Harpole has worked in service of the community for decades, and among his notable accomplishments are having helped develop more than 25 community centers and programs across Milwaukee Public Schools and higher education institutions, being a pillar of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Center for Urban Community Development, and working to help preserve history via America's Black Holocaust Museum.
Second, outgoing Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin for all success with the Bucks organization and in Milwaukee. During his 12-year tenure as President, Mr. Feigin helped lead the Bucks to an NBA title, played a key role in the development of the Fiserv Forum and Deer District, and supported many community endeavors.
Meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM
Joanna Urtiz
Staff Assistant