The meeting was called to order at 9:13 am.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance renaming South Cesar Chavez Drive, from West Mitchell Street to West Pierce Street, South 16th Street.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line.
Resolution authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to convert, access and utilize portions of one City-owned property for the South Lincoln Memorial Drive project from Jones Street to Carferry Drive in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to setup and fund the procurement and construction phase of the Bike Share Expansion project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost of $2,074,695.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for the project at 62 intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $2,150,400, with an estimated grantor share of $1,720,320 and an estimated City share of $430,080.
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 $1,635,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,400,000.
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 $1,333,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,043,000.
Resolution authorizing a permanent limited easement and a temporary limited easement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the properties at 8505 West Appleton Avenue and 8520 ADJ West Appleton Avenue for the right to construct and maintain a sidewalk, in the 2nd and 5th Aldermanic Districts.
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, real estate acquisition, and construction of Prospect Avenue (STH 32) from East Wells Street to East Bradford Avenue.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a revised agreement and transfer funds for the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for traffic control improvements with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $0.
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, real estate acquisition, and construction of North Farwell Avenue, East Bradford Avenue (STH 32) from North Prospect Avenue to North Lake Drive.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Linda Elmer to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Esperanza Gutierrez to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the provision of support services for City events.
Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue for the purchase of low-emission vehicles.
Communication relating to semi-annual reporting to the Common Council by the Milwaukee Water Works and the Department of Public Works regarding lead service line replacements.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to optional holidays.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to provide a quarterly expenditure report for all departmental accounts, including Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts to the Common Council.
Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget.
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating $1,600,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and reserving and appropriating $250,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Administration on the status of the Enterprise Resource Planning system replacement.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the report on the Police Department Fleet Procurement to Disposal Audit for the City of Milwaukee.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to the Department of Compliance and Engagement and the classification of the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide incentive pay for the positions of Property Management Supervisor and Property Manager in the Department of City Development.
THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of James and Iyanura Lindsey for property damage.
Resolution approving a contract between the City of Milwaukee and Grzeca Law Group for legal services relating to securing an employment-based nonimmigrant visa for a prospective Department of Emergency Communications employee.
Resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services relating to conducting and responding to an audit of software licensing agreements.
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled 875 East 1, LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2025 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Steven Kaywood v. City of Milwaukee, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 23-CV-1644.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Josephine Purpora.
Resolution relating to a cross-appeal by the Commissioner of Assessments of a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors relating to tax key number 355-0431-117.
Resolution relating to a cross-appeal by the Commissioner of Assessments of a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors relating to tax key number 356-0312-111.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Equal Rights Commission regarding the 2025 annual report.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the appeal of Brittany Hudson for property damage.
Resolution relating to the claim of Rocio Perez Caballero.
Resolution relating to the appeal of Derek Brown for property damage.
Resolution relating to the claim of Donald Arenson.
Resolution relating to the claim of Denise Waheed.
Resolution relating to the claim of Santana Stingley by Atty. Krista LaFave.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to parking controls.
A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
A substitute ordinance relating to time-limited food truck zones.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to access to Fire and Police Commission meetings by members of the Common Council.
Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premise.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 68 (Fifth Ward-First Place), and authorizing additional expenditures, and approving a development agreement in the 4th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 60 (Milwaukee Intermodal Passenger Station Project), in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to the Estate of Robert J. Arts, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1330 West Euclid Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Millionaire Enterprise Group, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2839 North 21st Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Global Estates, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2845-47 North 27th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to E & K Capitol Holdings, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4177 North 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to E & K Capitol Holdings, LLC former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4516-18 West Keefe Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Michael & Viviana Resnick, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5262 North 50th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Global Estates, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1408 West Concordia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Shaunte S. Haynes, former owner of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3882 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Reappointment of Lashawndra Vernon to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs.
Reappointment of Rayhainio Boynes to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of City Development to prepare the documents necessary to establish Cesar E. Chavez Tax Incremental Financing District.
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016-A West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to work with the Milwaukee Health Department and any other relevant agencies to create strategies for the retention and attraction of full-service grocery stores and pharmacies.
Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Large Impact Development Fund.
Resolution relating to acceptance and expenditure of a Wisconsin Arts Board 2026 Regranting Program Grant.
Substitute resolution designating April 26 to May 2, 2026, as Youth Victory Over Violence Week in the City of Milwaukee.
Substitute resolution reallocating up to $1,000 in the Community and Economic Development Fund from the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to the 2026 Girls’ Day at City Hall event.
Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 251658, relating to an official City event.
Substitute resolution allocating up to $11,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for official city events.
Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Grocery Store Retention Fund for the purpose of healthy food access.
Substitute resolution authorizing a partnership between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Succeeds to improve collaboration between the City and youth-serving organizations.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Michael Behrens to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Reappointment of Thomas Irgens to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Reappointment of Josh Weber to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Mary Reed to serve as the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement by the Mayor.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration relating to current fund balance and the status of previous appropriations.
THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to notice of closure for food establishments.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitution resolution relating to the designation of Milwaukee as a Certified Sensory Inclusive City.
Resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency and directing coordinated city action.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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Agenda Item
Ald. Alex Brower has given notice of his intention to move to take the below file from committee and move its passage.
A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and designating it as an annual official City event.
Resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour.
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 March 24, 2026?
There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
Ald. Taylor moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection.
2026 Teacher Appreciation Day- Teachers were recognized as follows:
Randy Owens-Marvin Pratt Elementary SchoolNominated by 1st District Alderwoman, Andrea M. Pratt
Troy Tyler-Milwaukee College Prep Nominated by 2nd District Alderman, Mark Chambers, Jr.
Christine Ricks- Milwaukee Public Schools Nominated by 3rd District Alderman, Alex Brower
Emily Moore-Milwaukee German Immersion School Nominated by 5th District Alderman, Lamont Westmoreland
Ingrid Walker-Henry-Milwaukee Public Schools Nominated by 6th District Alderwoman, Milele A. Coggs
Sierra Rowe-Auer Avenue School Nominated by 7th District Alderman, DiAndre Jackson
Trinette Paige-Early View Academy Nominated by 9th District Alderwoman, Larresa Taylor
Wonderful Stamps-Highland Community School Nominated by 10th District Alderwoman, Sharlen Moore
Denee Kolehmainen-Honey Creek Continuous Progress School Nominated by 11th District Alderman, Peter Burgelis
Alondra Garcia-Allen-Field Elementary Nominated by 12th District Alderman, Jose G. Perez
Emily Reinholz-A.E. Burdick School Nominated by 13th District Alderman, Scott Spiker
Jennifer Betrand-LaDuke-Parkside Elementary Nominated by 14th District Alderwoman, Marina Dimitrijevic
Alisa Crawley-Lloyd Street Campus Nominated by 15th District Alderman, Russell W. Stamper II
Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.
A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
Announcements were made.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
Carmen Roman, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premise.