COMMON COUNCIL - 2026-03-24

Resolution 251634 prohibiting the use of city property for civil immigration enforcement activities was adopted unanimously 15-0. The resolution was amended to apply to leased premises subject to leases executed after the effective date and to exclude property owned by the federal government.

Appointment of Karen Tyler as community wellness and safety director (file 251778) was sent back to Public Safety and Health Committee after concerns were raised about the state denying OVP funding to the city's office while funding other Milwaukee organizations.

Ordinance 251617 requiring three-dimensional scanning of historic buildings before demolition was passed. The ordinance applies to historically designated buildings or buildings in historic districts seeking certificates of appropriateness for demolition.

Ordinance 251618 extending the moratorium on the deconstruction ordinance for one more year was passed. The original deconstruction ordinance from 2018 required deconstruction rather than mechanical demolition for pre-1930 one-to-four family properties.

Substitute ordinance 251985 creating a department of compliance and engagement was passed.

Substitute resolution 251983 ratifying the final agreement between the city of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization was adopted with some opposition and abstentions.

Substitute resolution approving project plan, development agreement, and creating Tax Incremental District 130 in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Substitute resolution approving project plan, development agreement, and creating Tax Incremental District 131 in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District 39 and authorizing distribution of excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.

Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District 42 and authorizing distribution of excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.

Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District 46 and authorizing distribution of excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.

Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District 51 and authorizing distribution of excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.

Resolution relating to construction, maintenance, and funding of Stella's Playground, Milwaukee's first universally accessible and inclusive playground.

Resolution extending the active streets for businesses program.

Substitute resolution authorizing amendment to water service agreement with Village of Menomonee Falls. Alderman Bergellis voted no.

Resolution authorizing Commissioner of Public Works to execute first revision to state municipal agreement with Wisconsin DOT for Hopkins protected bike lane project for revision to project limits.

Resolution directing Commissioner of Public Works to execute state municipal finance agreement with Wisconsin DOT for temporary street lighting on State Highway 181 from County Line Road to Mequon Road at estimated cost of $80,500 with 100% city share.

Substitute resolution approving intergovernmental cooperation agreement between City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for river skimmer operation from 2026 through 2035.

Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of accessible public improvements at various locations with city cost estimated at $1,012,000 for total estimated cost of $1,630,000.

Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various non-assessable public improvements at various locations with city engineering cost estimated at $267,000 for total estimated cost of $1,551,000.

Substitute resolution approving construction of non-assessable public improvements at various locations with city construction cost estimated at $42,513,574 for total estimated cost of $57,951,316.

Resolution relating to application acceptance and funding of private property inflow and infiltration grant from MMSD for project bounded by North 53rd Street, North 60th Street, West Vienna Avenue to West Capitol Drive in 7th Aldermanic District.

Renewal with 15-day suspension of filling station, food dealer, and weights and measures license for Af ten Sultan at 2624 West Lisbon Avenue doing business as Lisbon BP in 15th District, based on threat to health, safety, or welfare and failure to comply with approved plan of operation.

Confirmation of Danielle Rodriguez as Department of Administration Director appointed by the mayor. Alderman Coggs abstained, Alderman Stamper voted no.

Substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations was passed.

Ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts was passed. Alderman Bergellis voted no.

Substitute ordinance 251756 relating to law enforcement identification was pulled from consideration after the city attorney requested more time to review legality and enforceability, despite previously testifying in support at committee.

Substitute resolution relative to rendering of first aid by Milwaukee's protective services was adopted, with agreement from police chief and fire chief to render first aid whenever possible.