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COMMON COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council held a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, where they approved numerous infrastructure projects, budget allocations, and appointments. Major actions included authorizing nearly $6.3 million in transportation improvements and bike share expansion, passing ordinances on law enforcement identification and parking controls, and confirming several mayoral appointments including a new Community Wellness and Safety Director.

Key Decisions

  • Transportation infrastructure and bike share expansion Adopted
  • Law enforcement identification ordinance Passed
  • Budget appropriations: $1.6M to Damages and Claims Fund, $250K to Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Adopted
  • Food establishment closure notice ordinance and declaration of food apartheid as public health emergency Passed/Adopted
  • Multiple property tax-deeded sales back to former owners Adopted
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The meeting was called to order at 9:13 am.
  2. COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  3. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  5. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  6. 2. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
    Motion
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  8. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  9. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  10. 3. A substitute ordinance renaming South Cesar Chavez Drive, from West Mitchell Street to West Pierce Street, South 16th Street.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 4. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 5. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 6. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 7. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 8. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 9. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 10. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 11. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 12. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 13. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  23. 14. 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
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. 15. Appointment of Esperanza Gutierrez to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  25. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  26. 16. Resolution relating to the provision of support services for City events.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  27. 17. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue for the purchase of low-emission vehicles.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  28. 18. 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.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  30. THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  31. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  32. 19. An ordinance relating to optional holidays.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  33. 20. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  34. 21. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  35. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  36. 22. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  37. 23. Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  38. 24. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  39. 25. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  40. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  41. 26. Communication from the Department of Administration on the status of the Enterprise Resource Planning system replacement.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  42. 27. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  43. 28. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  44. 29. 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
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  45. 30. 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
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  46. 31. 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.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  48. THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  49. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  50. 32. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of James and Iyanura Lindsey for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  51. 33. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  52. 34. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  53. 35. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled 875 East 1, LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  54. 36. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  55. 37. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  56. 38. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Josephine Purpora.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  57. 39. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  58. 40. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  59. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  60. 41. Communication from the Equal Rights Commission regarding the 2025 annual report.
    Communication
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Communication be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  61. DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  62. 42. Resolution relating to the appeal of Brittany Hudson for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  63. 43. Resolution relating to the claim of Rocio Perez Caballero.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  64. 44. Resolution relating to the appeal of Derek Brown for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  65. 45. Resolution relating to the claim of Donald Arenson.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  66. 46. Resolution relating to the claim of Denise Waheed.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  67. 47. Resolution relating to the claim of Santana Stingley by Atty. Krista LaFave.
    Resolution
    Action: DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  69. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  70. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  71. 48. An ordinance relating to parking controls.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  72. 49. A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  73. 50. A substitute ordinance relating to time-limited food truck zones.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  74. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  75. 51. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  76. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  77. 52. Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor.
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  78. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  79. 53. Resolution relating to access to Fire and Police Commission meetings by members of the Common Council.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  80. 54. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  81. Ald. Alex Brower has given notice of his intention to move to take the below file from committee and move its passage.
  82. 55. A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
    Ordinance
    Action: TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Ordinance be TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  84. THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  85. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  86. 56. An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premise.
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  87. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  88. 57. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  89. 58. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  90. 59. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  91. 60. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  92. 61. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  93. 62. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  94. 63. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  95. 64. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  96. 65. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  97. 66. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  98. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  99. 67. Reappointment of Lashawndra Vernon to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs.
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  100. 68. Reappointment of Rayhainio Boynes to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs.
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  101. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  102. 69. 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
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  103. 70. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016-A West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  105. THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  106. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  107. 71. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  108. 72. Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Large Impact Development Fund.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  109. 73. Resolution relating to acceptance and expenditure of a Wisconsin Arts Board 2026 Regranting Program Grant.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  110. 74. Substitute resolution designating April 26 to May 2, 2026, as Youth Victory Over Violence Week in the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  111. 75. 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
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  112. 76. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 251658, relating to an official City event.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  113. 77. Substitute resolution allocating up to $11,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for official city events.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  114. 78. Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Grocery Store Retention Fund for the purpose of healthy food access.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  115. 79. Substitute resolution authorizing a partnership between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Succeeds to improve collaboration between the City and youth-serving organizations.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  116. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  117. 80. Appointment of Michael Behrens to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  118. 81. Reappointment of Thomas Irgens to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  119. 82. Reappointment of Josh Weber to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  120. 83. Appointment of Mary Reed to serve as the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement by the Mayor.
    Appointment
    Action: CONFIRMED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  121. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  122. 84. Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration relating to current fund balance and the status of previous appropriations.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  123. PAGE BREAK
  124. THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  125. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  126. 85. A substitute ordinance relating to notice of closure for food establishments.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  127. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  128. 86. Substitution resolution relating to the designation of Milwaukee as a Certified Sensory Inclusive City.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  129. 87. Resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency and directing coordinated city action.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  130. Untitled item
  131. MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  132. 88. Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  133. 89. Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and designating it as an annual official City event.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  134. 90. Resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  135. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 24, 2026?
  136. The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
  137. There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
  138. 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.
  139. 251797 A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
    Ordinance
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  140. 251797 A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  141. 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 This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
  142. 252103 An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premise.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: