COMMON COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council held its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, approving multiple infrastructure projects, housing grants, and public safety updates. Major actions included approving nearly $10 million in state highway projects, accepting federal and state health grants, and reallocating community development funds for affordable housing initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • State Highway Projects (I-43 Bridge, I-94 Reconstruction) Adopted
  • Community Development Block Grant 2026 Reprogramming Adopted (with amendments)
  • Green Alleys Installation Grant (8 green alleys citywide) Adopted
  • Police Duty to Intervene Procedures (Use of Force Reporting) Approved
  • Recycling Ordinance (State Requirements) Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The meeting was called to order at 9:19 a.m.
  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. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  5. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  6. 2. Communication from the License Division relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the Active Streets for Business Program.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  7. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  8. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
    Motion
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

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  10. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  11. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 4. A substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.
    Ordinance
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

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

  13. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  14. 5. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Carl E. Hunt to North 47th Street between West Burleigh Street and West Roosevelt Drive in the 7th 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:

  15. 6. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Shirley Smith to North 111th Street from West Green Tree Road to West Daphne Street in the 5th 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:

  16. 7. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mary L. McCormick to North Prospect Avenue from East State Street to East Mason Street in the 4th 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:

  17. 8. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mrs. Cherrye J. Trotman to West Roosevelt Drive from North 20th Street to North Teutonia Avenue in the 1st 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:

  18. 9. Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 823 South 4th Street, in the 12th 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:

  19. 10. 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-43 Airport Freeway, 92nd Street Bridge, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $9,650,000 with an estimated City share of $5,500 and a grantor share of $9,645,400.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  20. 11. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) Reconstruction Project, at a total estimated cost of $45,065,200, with an estimated grantor share of $45,047,600 and an estimated City share of $17,600.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  21. 12. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute utility agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City facilities in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) contract work with a total estimated cost of $12,720.00, with an estimated grantor share of $11,448.00 and an estimated City share of $1,272.00.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  22. 13. Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 3401 West Meinecke Avenue, in the 15th 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:

  23. 14. 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 $156,000 for a total estimated cost of $170,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  24. 15. 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 $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  25. 16. 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 $150,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $150,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  26. 17. 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 $2,882,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,391,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  27. 18. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd 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 West Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145) from North 19th Street to North 12th Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $620,000 with an estimated City share of $155,000 and a grantor share of $465,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  28. 19. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of East/West Locust Street - North 7th Street to North Holton Street.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  29. 20. Resolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of eight green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2026 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 15th 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:

  30. 21. Substitute resolution directing the City Comptroller to setup funds to a previously executed document titled “Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program” with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the programming, design and construction of pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements at up to 26 intersections city-wide on West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, South 16th Street, West Greenfield Avenue and West Forest Home Avenue for final design, right-of-way, and utility coordination at an estimated total cost of $550,000 with an estimated City share of $110,000 and a grantor share of $440,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  31. 22. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Grange Avenue (B-40-0500) Over Canadian Pacific Railway.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  32. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  33. 23. Resolution authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for two projects.
    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:

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  35. THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  36. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  37. 24. 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:

  38. 25. 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:

  39. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  40. 26. Substitute resolution relating to reimbursement allowances for members of the Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  41. 27. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  42. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  43. 28. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police 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 Department of City Development relating to the feasibility of creating an employee down payment assistance program.
    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 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:

  46. 31. 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:

  47. 32. Communication from the Common Council - City Clerk’s Office amending the Positions Ordinance relating to adding Auxiliary Executive Administrative Assistant positions.
    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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  49. THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  50. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  51. 33. Substitute resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Tiffany Lewis v. City of Milwaukee, EDW Case No. 25-CV-1573
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  52. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  53. 34. Resolution relating to the claim by Gendlin, Liver & Rymer, S.C. on behalf of Michael Rodgers.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    This Resolution was PLACED ON FILE

  54. DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  55. 35. Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara Robinson.
    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:

  56. 36. Resolution relating to the claim of Elham MF Al-Nather.
    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:

  57. 37. Resolution relating to the appeal of Violet Kryshak 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:

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  59. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  60. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  61. 38. 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:

  62. 39. An 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:

  63. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  64. 40. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  65. 41. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Communicable Disease Prevention Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  66. 42. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Cities Readiness Initiative grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  67. 43. Resolution relating to acceptance and subsequent expenditure of a $3,500 contribution to the Milwaukee Fire Department from Habush, Habush & Rottier.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  68. 44. Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into an agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on behalf of the Milwaukee Public Schools for continued operations of the Survive Alive House.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  69. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  70. 45. A substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures regarding the duty to intervene and report unreasonable uses of force.
    Motion
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

  71. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  72. 46. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Fire and Police Commission relating to police pursuit policies.
    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:

  73. 47. Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department and AT&T relating to the deployment and use of the FirstNet platform.
    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:

  74. 48. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission and the Milwaukee Fire Department relating to the 2026 fire training classes and associated departmental vacancies.
    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:

  75. 49. Motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures 660 - Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations and 575 - Video Release Policy.
    Motion
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  76. 50. Communication relating to the issuance of temporary noise variance permits.
    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:

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  78. THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  79. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  80. 51. Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Kane Commons, Phase 1 to allow exterior alterations to the existing residential structure at 1162-64 East Kane Place, located on the north side of East Kane Place, east of North Humboldt Avenue, in the 3rd 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:

  81. 52. Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3276-78 North Holton Street, 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:

  82. 53. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2409-11 West Hopkins Street, in the 7th 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:

  83. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  84. 54. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to anticipated revenues that may be available from Tax Incremental District extensions for affordable housing programs in the 2027 Budget.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

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  86. THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  87. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  88. 55. An ordinance relating to the membership of the Sister Cities Committee.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  89. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  90. 56. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Talking Book and Braille Library Grant.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  91. 57. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Interlibrary Loan Services Grant.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  92. 58. Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  93. 59. Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Home Investment Partnership (HOME) 2026 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  94. 60. Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  95. 61. Resolution declaring Beet Street Fall Festival to be an official city event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  96. 62. Substitute resolution relating to declaring the Granville Business Improvement District Kids Pop-Up Event 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:

  97. 63. Substitute resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 250855 and designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  98. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  99. 64. Reappointment of Jose Fernando Moreno 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:

  100. 65. Reappointment of Russell Rossetto 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:

  101. 66. Appointment of Kurt Benzel to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. (3rd 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:

  102. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  103. 67. Communication relating to the 2025 activities of the Sister Cities Committee.
    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:

  104. 68. Communication from the Department of City Development, Milwaukee Fire Department, and the Milwaukee Arts Board relating to the Public Artist in Residence Program.
    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:

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  106. THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  107. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  108. 69. Substitute resolution relating to possible legal action to overturn certain provisions of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Office of African-American Affairs.
    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:

  109. 70. An ordinance relating to the creation of the Immigration Advisory Board.
    Ordinance
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  110. 71. Communication from the Office of the City Attorney and the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to the corporate ownership of rental properties.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  111. Untitled item
  112. MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  113. 72. Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  114. 73. Resolution releasing certain deed restrictions related to the August 2000 conveyance of the property at 1208-A West Wright Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  115. 74. Resolution releasing certain deed restrictions related to the 2003 conveyance of the former tax-deed vacant lot at 1212-14 West Cherry Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  116. 75. Resolution rescinding a closing deadline provision contained in Common Council File Number 252059 relating to the sale-back of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1847 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  117. 260205 Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  118. 260132 A substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  119. 260205 Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  120. 260205 Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  121. Announcements were made. There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.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.City
  122. 260204 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:

  123. 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 June 2, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. Ald. Coggs recognized members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) in attendance and their 12th anniversary of AKA Day at City Hall today. Ald. Coggs is a proud Member of the AKA Sorority. Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There were no objections. Ald. Coggs made a presentation recognizing the Milwaukee Juneteenth Day pageant winners who where crowned during the 55th annual Juneteenth Day festivites. Milwaukee Juneteenth Day pageant winners recognized as follows: Gianna Cooks, Miss Juneteenth 2026 Jace White, Mister Juneteenth 2026 Ava Garry, Little Miss Juneteenth 2026 Michael Terry, Jr. Little Mister Juneteenth 2026 Ald. Stamper moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There were no objections.