PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

Thursday, September 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Public Safety and Health Committee met to address several ordinances and resolutions related to traffic controls, public safety, and health initiatives. The committee recommended passage of multiple measures including new parking and street takeover regulations, and approved several grant acceptances for public health and community programs.

Key Decisions

Street Takeovers and Stunt Driving Ordinance Passed
Health Department Diaper and Supplies Donation Resolution Passed
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Acceptance Passed
Parking Controls Ordinance Passed
Ballistic Information Network Grant Acceptance Passed

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Agenda

Meeting called to order at 9:31 AM
Meeting adjourned at 12:24 Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
250683 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Committee took recess at 9:41 AM Resume Recess at 9:49 AM
1. A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Ordinance
Action: AMENDED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Resolution authorizing the Health Department to accept donations of diapers, wipes, period supplies, and related items from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission throughout 2025.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 250136 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of 2025-2026 Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting grant from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 9/17/2025. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 241773 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2022-27 Public Health Infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 9/17/2025. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9:15 A.M.
7. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, City of Milwaukee Municipal Court, and the Department of Public Works relating to street take-overs.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. A substitute ordinance relating to street takeovers, stunt driving, and spectating at illegal racing events.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. An ordinance relating to designation of fleeing an officer, reckless driving, street racing, and speeding as nuisances per se.
Ordinance
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the deployment of sworn officers.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025 Milwaukee National Integrated Ballistic Information Network Enhanced Capacity Initiative Grant.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Communication from the Director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety relating to new directions for that office.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the Q2 2025 911 Call Wait Times report.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Labor Growth Opportunities Program - Employ Milwaukee Growth Opportunities Milwaukee subrecipient grant.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to the Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope's health disparity study.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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