PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
TL;DR
The Public Safety and Health Committee met on July 23, 2026, and approved multiple ordinances and resolutions related to public safety, housing regulations, and health services. The committee recommended passage of ordinances on short-term rentals, parking controls, traffic controls, illegal dumping penalties, and sales restrictions for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis to minors. The committee also approved several grant resolutions for workforce development, HIV services, drug enforcement, and emergency preparedness.
Key Decisions
- Short-term rental ordinance Recommended for passage and amended
- Penalties for illegal dumping ordinance Recommended for passage
- Sales restrictions for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis to minors ordinance Recommended for passage
- Jordan Morales appointment to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (3rd District) Recommended for confirmation
- Multiple grant resolutions (workforce development, HIV services, drug enforcement, emergency preparedness) Recommended for adoption
Agenda
- 1. An ordinance relating to parking controls.OrdinanceAction: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed
A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 2. An ordinance relating to traffic controls.OrdinanceAction: 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:
- 3. Appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)AppointmentAction: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed
A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 4. An ordinance relating to penalties and liability for illegal dumping.OrdinanceAction: 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:
- 5. A substitute ordinance relating to short-term rentals.OrdinanceAction: AMENDED Passed
A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 6. A substitute ordinance relating to penalties for the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid products to minors.OrdinanceAction: 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:
- 7. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the School Resource Officer program in the 2025-26 school year.CommunicationAction: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed
A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 8. Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department relating to the feasibility of using light duty vehicles for medical runs.CommunicationAction: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 9. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Fast Forward Grant.ResolutionAction: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed
A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 10. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ResolutionAction: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed
A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 11. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.ResolutionAction: 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 . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 12. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security - WEM/STAC Analysts Positions 2024 grant.ResolutionAction: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed
A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 13. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of Homeland Security Southeastern Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center Operations 2024 grant.ResolutionAction: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed
A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 14. Communication from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Emergency Communication Director relating to the City’s public safety response to the use of illegal fireworks in the beginning of July 2026.CommunicationAction: 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:
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- Meeting convened at 9:08 AM
- Meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
- 241547 A substitute ordinance relating to short-term rentals.OrdinanceAction: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed
A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: