Milwaukee public meetings in 2025

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Executive Search Committee is meeting to conduct first-round interviews for the Secretary-Executive Director position. The committee will also consider a resolution to recommend candidates to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

• Interview with candidate Berdie Cowser (R13703)
• Interview with candidate Rick Toney (R13704)
• Resolution R13705 to recommend Secretary-Executive Director candidates to the Board of Commissioners

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Housing Authority Executive Search Committee will conduct first-round interviews with three candidates for an unspecified executive position. The committee will interview Keon Jackson, Ralph Jordan, and Harold Ince individually. No other business is scheduled.

• R13700 Interview with first-round candidate Keon Jackson
• R13701 Interview with first-round candidate Ralph Jordan
• R13702 Interview with first-round candidate Harold Ince

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will approve minutes from the November 21, 2025 meeting, discuss 'Big Ideas,' and conduct officer elections. The session is held both in person at the Zeidler Municipal Building and virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of November 21st, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Child Friendly Cities discussion
• Big Ideas Discussion
• Officer Elections
• Work Group Updates & Discussion

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will meet to discuss litigation involving the department and the City Attorney's Office. The session will begin with a closed-door executive session to confer with legal counsel on strategy, followed by an open meeting.

• Executive session to confer with City Attorney on litigation strategy
• Public notice of meeting held pursuant to Wis. Stats. Section 19.84 (3)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will discuss police vehicle pursuits with the New York University Policing Project and approve resolutions for personnel appointments, promotions, and eligible lists for the Fire and Police Departments.

• Discussion on police vehicle pursuits with NYU Policing Project
• Approval of resolutions for Firefighter and Police Officer eligible lists
• Approval of promotions for Emergency Communications Officers, Fire Lieutenants, and Police Lieutenants
• Approval of resolutions for Police Department appointments and reappointments
• Discussion on MPD Standard Operating Procedures and Code of Conduct changes

ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

The Zoning Code Technical Committee is discussing two substitute ordinances that would change notification requirements for City Plan Commission public hearings on zoning map amendments and for matters before the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee. Both items are sponsored by Ald. Perez, with one co-sponsored by Ald. Stamper. No other business is on the agenda.

• File 251071: Substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for city plan commission public hearings on zoning map amendments (Sponsor: Ald. Perez)
• File 241665: Substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for certain matters appearing before the zoning, neighborhoods and development committee (Sponsors: Ald. Perez and Ald. Stamper)

TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This is largely a procedural meeting of the Travaux Inc. Board of Directors. The board will vote on electing a Vice President and Secretary, approve the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, and hear a president's report that includes updates on housing projects and occupancy/work order data for public housing and affordable/market-rate units.

• Election of Vice President (T398)
• Election of Secretary (T399)
• Motion to approve the 2026 Board schedule (T400)
• President's report including Highland Gardens G703 buyout tracking and occupancy/work order reports for public housing, Affordable LLC, and Market Rate units

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a contract amendment for security services and conduct its annual leadership elections. The body is deciding on the authorization of unarmed security guard services for a specific business park.

• Resolution 251549: Amendment to a contract for unarmed security guard services at the Century City Business Park
• Annual election of the chair and vice chair

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION

This is a routine meeting with staff reports and committee updates. Key items include a recap of the December 6 International Human Rights Day event and planning for the 2025-12-17 event on December 5, 2026. The Governance Committee's recruitment update has been postponed to January 2025.

• International Human Rights Day Event updates – December 6, 2025 event recap; target date for 2026 set for December 5th
• Online Complaint System update by Ramona Ramos
• Hmong community event update on December 14, 2025
• Governance Committee recruitment update postponed by Judiciary and Legislative Committee until January 2025 meeting
• Strategic planning for 2025: identifying departments for presentations and reviewing past year activities

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will consider a settlement of claims in the Sedric A. Smith v. City of Milwaukee lawsuit. It will also adopt appropriations for non‑assessable public improvements totaling $18,025,702.80. Additional items include authorizing $10 million in general‑obligation notes and extending several Tax Incremental Districts to fund affordable housing.

• Settlement of claims in Sedric A. Smith v. City of Milwaukee (Item 41).
• Appropriation for non‑assessable public improvements with construction cost $5,171,688.02 and total project cost $18,025,702.80 (Item 12).
• Authorization to sell and issue General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million (Item 32).
• One‑year extension of Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) to fund affordable housing using the 2025 levy (Item 27).
• Resolution allowing the City Engineer to apply for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants (80% grantor share, 20% local share) for the 2026‑2030 cycle (Item 9).

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider approval of layoff plans for the Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Library. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, several temporary appointment extensions, a reinstatement, and a discharge appeal hearing for Brian Dean.

• Public hearing on Milwaukee Health Department Layoff Plan
• Public hearing on Milwaukee Public Library Layoff Plan
• Discharge appeal hearing for Brian Dean
• Extension of temporary appointments for 27 DPW City Laborers through December 18, 2026
• Reinstatement of John Cunningham III as Sr. Plan Examiner in Department of Neighborhood Services

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a resolution to grant permanent historic designation to the Second German Episcopal Church at 140 W. Garfield Avenue. The meeting will also include updates and announcements.

• Resolution to grant permanent historic designation to Second German Episcopal Church
• Updates and announcements
• Meeting at City Hall, Room 301-B3
• Webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25
• Ald. Robert Bauman, Chair

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

The Milwaukee Board of Election Commissioners will meet to approve polling sites and nominees for the 2026-2027 election cycle and discuss pending litigation. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at City Hall.

• Approval of Political Parties Nominees List for the 2026-2027 Election Cycle
• Approval of the City of Milwaukee Polling Sites for the 2026-2027 Election Cycle
• Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation
• Approval of Biennial Reports for 2018-2019; 2022-2023; 2024-2025
• Report Out and Open Discussion for 2026-2027 Election Cycle Planning

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee holds a special meeting to consider a single motion (251331) regarding its own recommendations on licenses. The agenda provides no specific license details, only a reference number for further information. This is a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions or discussions listed.

• Motion 251331: recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses (details not specified in agenda)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold a virtual hearing on the discharge appeal of former Plan Examiner Specialist Brian Dean. The meeting will also consider approval of the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. The session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and streamed on City Channel 25.

• Approval of December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hearing on Brian Dean discharge appeal (former Plan Examiner Specialist, Department of Neighborhood Services)

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss updates to city employee compensation. The body will review a proposed wage adjustment for non-represented staff and an ordinance regarding 2026 pay rates.

• Proposed 3% wage adjustment for eligible non-represented City employees (File 251482)
• Substitute ordinance to amend 2026 rates of pay for City Service offices and positions (File 251283)

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions and communications covering reporting requirements, fiscal forecasting, fund transfers, and grant acceptances. It will vote on major financial actions, including a $50,000,001 appropriation from the 2026 Special Purpose Account, the issuance of up to $10 million in General Obligation Promissory Notes, and extensions of several Tax Incremental Districts for affordable‑housing purposes. The meeting also includes items on employee relations, vacancy reporting, and administrative support for city departments.

• Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2026 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund (Item 20).
• Substitute resolution authorizing sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million of contingent borrowing (Item 23).
• Substitute resolution extending Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) for one year to fund affordable housing (Item 24).
• Substitute resolution extending Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) for one year to fund affordable housing (Item 25).
• Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend 2026 budget monies for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Employees’ Retirement Fund, and other funds (Item 19).

The Finance & Personnel Committee adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a $50,000,001 appropriation and authority to issue up to $10 million in contingent borrowing. It also approved administrative support for community wellness and equity departments and a $353,170 fund transfer request. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Recommended for passage: substitute ordinance 241536 reporting requirements (4‑0)
• Recommended for passage: substitute ordinance 251009 five‑year fiscal forecast (5‑0)
• Recommended for placing on file: communication 250892 fund‑balance policy (5‑0)
• Recommended for adoption: resolution 251216 admin support to Community Wellness & Safety and Equity & Inclusion (5‑0)
• Approved: communication 251190 fund transfer of $353,170 to Parking EV Fleet (5‑0)
• Recommended for adoption: resolution 250873 appropriating $50,000,001 from 2026 Special Purpose Account (5‑0)
• Recommended for adoption: resolution 251270 authorizing sale of General Obligation Promissory Notes up to $10 million (5‑0)
• Held to call of the chair: resolution 251185 transfer of funds for Marcus Center parking structure repairs (5‑0)

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals will hear 31 appeals regarding building permits, nuisance fees, and vacant building registrations across the city. The board will also consider two requests for nuisance property designation.

• Appeal of Alex John for building permit assessor's fee (5300 S Howell Ave.)
• Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (5065 N Hopkins St.)
• Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4522 W Hampton Ave.)
• Appeal of Ruben Anders for garbage and litter nuisance fees (3079 N 22nd St.)
• Appeal of Luz Vazquez for vacant building registration fees (1923 S 5th Pl.)

The Administrative Review Board granted appeals for graffiti nuisance fees (Radiah Laster) and a recyclable‑container dispute (Debra Gillispie). It denied several appeals for tall‑grass, weeds, and overhanging‑branch fees, and held others for further information. Several appeals were granted with fee modifications, such as waiving administrative fees or splitting contractor costs.

• Granted Radiah Laster graffiti nuisance fees appeal (4-0)
• Granted Debra Gillispie recyclable‑container appeal (4-0)
• Held Robby Sergent tree‑removal fee appeal in committee (4-0)
• Denied Wendy Engel tall‑grass/weeds appeal (4-0)
• Denied Derek Kessler overhanging‑branches appeal (3-0, 1 excused)
• Granted Tiffany Pfeilsticker garbage/litter appeal with fee modifications (4-0)
• Granted Passion McNealey garbage/litter appeal with fee modifications (4-0)
• Denied Maurice Woulfe vacant‑building registration appeal (3-0, 1 excused)

HOUSING AUTHORITY

This annual meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee includes the election of chair and vice chair, approval of the 2026 board schedule, and a resolution to award a $499,000 contract to Berglund Construction for façade repair at Locust Court. The board will also discuss creating a Finance Committee and receive reports from the Travaux board and executive search committee. A public listening session is scheduled for general comments.

• Resolution R13689 approving a $499,000 contract to Berglund Construction for façade repair at Locust Court
• Election of chair and vice chair (R13686, R13687)
• Discussion on creating a Finance Committee (R13690)
• Appointment of Convent Hill 202 Holdings, Inc. Directors (R13663)
• Public Listening Session for general comments

YOUTH COUNCIL

The Youth Council will receive a presentation from the Department of City Development on redevelopment initiatives and food deserts, followed by discussion on committees and establishing future priorities. No action items or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation from Department of City Development on redevelopment initiatives and food deserts
• Discussion relating to committees
• Establishing future priorities

ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee is reviewing one-year extensions for four Tax Incremental Districts to fund affordable housing. The body will also consider multiple resolutions to sell or sell-back city-owned tax-deeded properties and a zoning amendment for a mixed-use building.

• One-year extensions for TID No. 42 (Midtown), No. 39 (Hilton Hotel), No. 46 (Grand Avenue / New Arcade), and No. 51 (Granville Station)
• Public hearing on adding Social Service Facility as a permitted use at 1536-1540 West North Avenue
• Sale of city-owned property at 4500-06 West Burleigh Street to 3706 Property Investments, LLC
• Sale-back of tax-deeded properties at 3156 North 31st Street, 2937-A North 50th Street, and 1207 West Walker Street
• Review of lease agreement and maintenance for the Marcus Center parking structure

The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee confirmed Ald. Catrina Crane’s reappointment to the City Plan Commission, held a communication on the Marcus Center parking structure, accepted an unsolicited purchase offer for 4500-06 West Burleigh Street, and approved a series of resolutions to sell back city‑owned tax‑deeded properties. It also recommended an ordinance amendment to permit a social‑service facility in the Legacy Lofts building and adopted one‑year extensions of four Tax Increment Districts to fund affordable‑housing projects. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0) except the reappointment, which recorded three ayes with two members excused.

• Reappointed Catrina Crane to City Plan Commission (3-0, 2 excused)
• Held communication on Marcus Center parking structure (5-0)
• Accepted unsolicited offer for 4500-06 West Burleigh Street property (5-0)
• Approved sale-back of 3156 North 31st Street property (5-0)
• Approved sale-back of 1207 West Walker Street property (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance amendment for Legacy Lofts social‑service facility (5-0)
• Extended Tax Increment District No. 42 (Midtown) for one year, $700,000 for affordable housing (5-0)
• Extended Tax Increment District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) for one year, $900,000 for affordable housing (5-0)

MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD

The Milwaukee Arts Board will hear a design update for the Vel R. Phillips/Karyn Oliver public art project and discuss the 2026 major dates. It will also consider the 2026 Sustaining Grant Guidelines and Application. A report from the Public Art Subcommittee and approval of the previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Vel R. Phillips/Karyn Oliver public art project design update
• 2026 Major Dates
• 2026 Sustaining Grant Guidelines and Application
• Public Art Subcommittee Report
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes (11/11/25)

The Milwaukee Arts Board approved the calendar of meetings and events for 2026. It also approved the 2026 Sustaining Grant application and its guidelines. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved 2026 meeting and event calendar
• Approved 2026 Sustaining Grant application and guidelines

MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee will meet to review and approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the PAIR Program. The meeting is held virtually on December 9, 2025.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes (11/11/25)
• Discussion of PAIR Program
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

The subcommittee approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes with no objections. Members discussed a possible conservation or refresh of the mural under the 35th Street viaduct, which was funded in 2011. Staff will compile documents for the mayor’s cabinet meeting on the second round of the Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) program.

• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Housing Authority Executive Search Committee is meeting to review applicants for the Secretary-Executive Director position. The committee will discuss the rating and ranking of candidates to determine who will be interviewed first.

• Evaluation of applicants for Secretary-Executive Director in closed session
• Discussion on rating and ranking candidates for first-round interviews
• Determination of the timeframe and questions for first-round interviews

The committee approved the November 2 minutes and voted 5‑0 to hold a closed session to evaluate applicants, then 5‑0 to reconvene in open session. Members agreed that five candidates would move forward to the first‑round interviews and that interviews should be scheduled before the end of the year. The next regular meeting will be set after the interview schedule is finalized.

• Approved November 2 minutes (motion prevailed)
• Closed‑session motion approved (5 aye, 0 no)
• Reopen‑session motion approved (5 aye, 0 no)
• Selected five candidates for first‑round interviews (consensus)
• Decided to aim for interviews before year‑end
• Postponed scheduling next meeting until after interviews

JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee will vote on a series of resolutions addressing individual claims against the City, including those of Sal Homes LLC, Fateia Ross, and others. It will also consider a resolution to cancel real‑estate taxes on certain 2024 parcels and a resolution setting locations for in‑person absentee voting for the 2026 Spring Primary and Election. Additional items include authorizing settlements in the Sedric A. Smith and Paulette Laster lawsuits and a communication on legislative updates.

• Resolution 250488 – claim of Sal Homes LLC
• Resolution 251258 – cancellation of real‑estate taxes on certain 2024 parcels
• Resolution 251311 – locations for in‑person absentee voting for the 2026 Spring Primary and Election
• Substitute resolution 251182 – settlement of Sedric A. Smith v. City of Milwaukee lawsuit
• Resolution 251233 – settlement of Paulette Laster v. City of Milwaukee lawsuit

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee voted unanimously to adopt a resolution cancelling real‑estate taxes on certain 2024 parcels. It also approved settlements for the Sedric A. Smith and Paulette Laster lawsuits. All other claims and appeals were recommended for disallowance or placed on file.

• Adopted Resolution cancelling real‑estate taxes on certain 2024 parcels (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing settlement of Sedric A. Smith lawsuit (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing settlement of Paulette Laster lawsuit (5‑0)
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Sal Homes LLC (5‑0)
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Fateia Ross (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Cameron Canady and Caleb Adams (5‑0)
• Placed on file Resolution relating to appeal of Atty. Teresa Rickert (5‑0)
• Held communication on legislative updates to the chair (5‑0)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider granting permanent historic designation to the Brady and Farwell Historic District at East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue. The agenda also includes 19 Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, such as a storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd Street and alterations to the University Club at 924 E. Wells Street. Additionally, the commission will review a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the former Schuster's Department Store building at 1220 W. Vliet Street.

• Permanent historic designation for Brady and Farwell Historic District at East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd Street (Borger Building, LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for entrance canopy and alterations at University Club, 924 E. Wells Street (Northwestern Mutual)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for retroactive approval of vinyl replacement windows at 2311 N. Sherman Blvd (Michael and Ruthie Jines)
• Review of National Register nomination for Milwaukee County Department of Welfare Building (formerly Schuster's) at 1220 W. Vliet Street

The commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 251226, approving the removal of an interior elevator shaft at the historic St. Mary’s Hospital property. The motion passed 7‑0. The commission also held in committee the storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd St., placed on file the retroactive vinyl‑window approval at 2311 N. Sherman Blvd., and held in committee the entrance canopy at 924 E. Wells St. Additionally, it recommended the designation of the Brady and Farwell Historic District for adoption and assigned it to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Resolution 251026 – Held in Committee (7‑0)
• Resolution 251222 – Placed on File (7‑0)
• Resolution 251226 – Adopted (7‑0)
• Resolution 251234 – Placed on File (7‑0)
• Resolution 251241 – Held in Committee (7‑0)
• Resolution 251231 – Recommended for Adoption and assigned to Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee (7‑0)
• Resolution 250827 – Adopted (7‑0)
• Resolution 251134 – Adopted (7‑0)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission is meeting to address communication regarding future performance reviews for Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman. The board may convene in a closed session to discuss this employee performance evaluation data.

• Communication FPC212294 regarding performance reviews of Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman

The commission voted to enter a closed session on the performance review of Chief Jeffrey Norman; the motion was carried with all members in favor. Afterwards, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and also carried with all members in favor.

• Closed session approved (all in favor, motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (all in favor, motion carried)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will hear public comments and consider several resolutions on staffing appointments and promotions within the Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments. It will also review communications about recent changes to MPD standard operating procedures, including domestic violence and Airborne Assessment Team protocols, as well as mental health response initiatives. The meeting concludes with a motion to adjourn after addressing these items.

• Resolution FPC212296 appointing an Office Assistant II in the Milwaukee Police Department
• Resolution FPC212297 temporary appointment of an IT Support Specialist – Senior for the Milwaukee Police Department
• Resolution FPC212298 Performance and Training Physical Therapist job announcement bulletin for the Milwaukee Fire Department
• Communication FPC212299 MPD updates to SOPs on domestic violence, Airborne Assessment Team, and Wellness Team
• Resolution FPC212300 promotion to Emergency Communications Officer II

The Fire and Police Commission adopted several resolutions by general consent, including the approval of prior meeting minutes and various staffing appointments within the Milwaukee Police Department and Fire Department. It also voted unanimously to adopt resolutions establishing a firefighter eligible list and promoting individuals to Emergency Communications Officer II, Crime Analyst II, and reappointing a former police officer. Two police department communications were placed on file.

• Adopted resolution FPC212295 approving November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Adopted resolution FPC212296 appointing Office Assistant II in MPD (general consent)
• Adopted resolution FPC212297 temporary IT Support Specialist - Senior appointment in MPD (general consent)
• Adopted resolution FPC212298 Performance & Training Physical Therapist job bulletin for MFD (general consent)
• Adopted resolution FPC212278 Firefighter Eligible List for MFD (8-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution FPC212300 promotion to Emergency Communications Officer II (8-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution FPC212301 promotion to Crime Analyst II (8-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution FPC212302 reappointment of former Police Officer (8-0 vote)

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider a resolution approving service provider agreements for emergency medical services with various providers. Also on the agenda are ordinances related to parking and traffic controls, and a substitute resolution on certification of ambulance service providers. Several grant acceptances are up for discussion, including public health emergency preparedness, family planning, maternal and child health, and lead detection grants. Additionally, an ordinance on ethical treatment of animals and penalties for food peddlers will be reviewed.

• Resolution approving a service provider agreement for emergency medical services (251294)
• Substitute resolution related to certification of ambulance service providers (250989)
• Substitute ordinance relating to ethical treatment and ownership of animals (250028)
• Substitute ordinance relating to penalties for food peddlers in the public right-of-way (240354)
• Multiple grant acceptances: 2025-2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant (251064), 2026 Family Planning grant (251110), and others

The Public Safety and Health Committee unanimously recommended for passage two ordinances on parking and traffic controls. It also adopted a service‑provider agreement for emergency medical services and approved a series of grant‑funding resolutions for health and safety programs. An animal‑treatment ordinance was substituted and referred to the Common Council, and a food‑peddler penalties ordinance was recommended for passage.

• Approved parking‑control ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved traffic‑control ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted emergency medical services provider agreement (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Family Planning grant and assigned to Finance & Personnel Committee (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Lead Detection grant and assigned to Finance & Personnel Committee (5‑0)
• Substituted animal‑treatment ordinance and referred to Common Council (5‑0)
• Recommended penalties ordinance for food peddlers (5‑0)

CITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The City Information Management Committee will review records retention schedules and discuss the trial of AI Assistant Technology for the Unified Call Center. The body will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review and approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion on trial of AI Assistant Technology for Unified Call Center
• Presentation on data governance by Steve Weissman
• Update on cyber liability insurance adoption
• Review of proposed departmental record schedules

The City Information Management Committee approved the proposed departmental record retention schedules, including four new schedules, two amendments, and 35 closures, with no objections. The meeting also approved the September 4, 2025 minutes without objection. The AI Front Desk pilot was discussed but not formally approved.

• Approved record retention schedules (no objection)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (no objection)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider appointments to the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council. The body will also approve a resolution for the Kings Konnect event and establish the 2026 funding allocation and operating plans for Business Improvement District 28.

• Appointment of Travis Landry to the Milwaukee Arts Board
• Reappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Arts Board
• Appointment of Brian D. Litzsey to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council
• Resolution declaring Kings Konnect an official City event
• Resolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28

The Community & Economic Development Committee recommended and adopted several appointments and resolutions. Notably, it adopted the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan and placed the Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28 on file. All motions received unanimous support from voting members.

• Appointment of Travis Landry to Milwaukee Arts Board recommended for confirmation (3-0)
• Reappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to Milwaukee Arts Board recommended for confirmation (3-0)
• Appointment of Brian D. Litzsey to Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council recommended for confirmation (4-0)
• Resolution declaring Kings Konnect an official City event recommended for adoption (4-0)
• Resolution establishing Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan recommended for adoption (4-0)
• Resolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28 recommended for filing (4-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The committee is reviewing several resolutions to fund assessable and nonassessable public improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications, street naming, and a review of city snow plowing policies.

• Resolution 251288 for nonassessable public improvements with a total estimated cost of $18,025,702.80
• Resolution 251287 for nonassessable public improvements with a total estimated cost of $4,128,000
• Resolution 251286 for assessable public improvements with a total estimated cost of $2,685,000
• Construction of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street
• Honorary naming of North 51st Boulevard from West Burleigh Street to West Keefe Avenue as Rabbi Michel Twerski

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended and adopted a series of resolutions covering multiple public improvement projects and related funding. The most significant action was the approval of Resolution 251288, authorizing construction of non‑assessable improvements with a total estimated cost of $18,025,702.80. Additional approvals included assessable improvements ($2.685M), non‑assessable improvements ($4.128M), removal of street obstructions, a Harbor Assistance grant amendment, green‑infrastructure bioswales, a lease amendment with TowerCo 2013 LLC, and authority to seek Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants.

• Approved $2.685M assessable public improvements (5-0)
• Approved $4.128M non‑assessable public improvements (5-0)
• Approved $18.025M construction of non‑assessable improvements (5-0)
• Approved removal of obstructions for 2026 paving program (5-0)
• Approved Harbor Assistance Program grant amendment (5-0)
• Approved green‑infrastructure bioswales project (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to lease with TowerCo 2013 LLC (5-0)
• Authorized application for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants (5-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health will receive communications from Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis regarding the federal landscape, an STI clinic, and a Maternal & Child Health Strategic Plan. The board will also discuss branch collaboration and future agenda items.

• Communication on STI Clinic
• Communication on Maternal & Child Health Strategic Plan
• Discussion on Branch Collaboration
• Future agenda item: OSF Budget

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the December 3, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the December 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

GRANVILLE-HAVENWOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council will review and vote on increasing business hours for Kelly's Trackside Inn and Sheehan's, and discuss a potential gym partnership with Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy. The body will also consider a liquor license for Homage Hemp.

• Review and possible vote on Homage Hemp at 8923 W. Brown Deer Rd.
• Discussion and possible vote on gym partnerships with Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy at 9520 W. Allyn St.
• Discussion and possible vote on increasing hours for Kelly's Trackside Inn at 8762 N. Granville Rd.
• Discussion and possible vote on increasing hours for Sheehan's at 8741 N. Granville Rd.
• Discussion and possible vote on Aim for Change, LLC at 6230 W. Boehlke Ave.

The council approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting without objection. It approved a one‑year partnership with Homage Hemp at 8923 W. Brown Deer Rd. After discussion, the council also approved the Aim for Change, LLC request at 6230 W. Boehlke Ave. Proposals for a gym partnership and extended hours at two local businesses were held due to lack of participants.

• Approved November 5 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Approved Homage Hemp partnership for one year at 8923 W. Brown Deer Rd.
• Approved Aim for Change, LLC request at 6230 W. Boehlke Ave.
• Gym partnership at 9520 W. Allyn St. held (property not purchased)
• Increase hours for Kelly's Trackside Inn at 8762 N. Granville Rd. held (no participants)
• Increase hours for Sheehan's at 8741 N. Granville Rd. held (no participants)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee will consider a substitute ordinance that would establish penalties for food peddlers operating in the public right-of-way, and another substitute ordinance regarding alcohol beverage licenses in public spaces. The committee will also act on a motion for its recommendations on various licenses.

• 240354: Substitute ordinance on penalties for food peddlers in public right-of-way
• 251361: Substitute ordinance on alcohol beverage licenses in public spaces
• 251331: Motion on committee recommendations for licenses

The committee approved two substitute ordinances—one on food‑peddler penalties and one on alcohol beverage licenses—by a 5‑0 vote. It approved several Class D license applications and renewals, including Miller, Sekutowski, and Kelly's Trackside Inn (with amended hours). Two applications were denied: the ADONIRAM home‑improvement contractor renewal and the BP PANTRY 41 renewal. Several other applications were held for later consideration.

• Approved substitute ordinance 240354 penalties for food peddlers (5-0)
• Approved substitute ordinance 251361 alcohol beverage licenses (5-0)
• Held Baker Class D license application to chair (5-0)
• Approved Miller Class D license application (5-0)
• Approved Sekutowski Class D license renewal (5-0)
• Approved Kelly's Trackside Inn license amendment changing closing hours (5-0)
• Denied Wood contractor license renewal for ADONIRAM, Inc. (5-0)
• Denied Singh renewal for BP PANTRY 41 (5-0)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will consider several routine personnel matters, including approval of meeting minutes and classification and probationary reports. They will also hold a general hearing on a reinstatement request from Hannibal Jackson for the position of City Laborer in the Department of Public Works, and a public hearing on a request to re-exempt the Environmental Sustainability Program Coordinator position.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Classification Reports
• Approval of Probationary Reports
• Reinstatement request from Hannibal Jackson to Department of Public Works as City Laborer
• Exemption request for Environmental Sustainability Program Coordinator position (Pay Range 2JX)

The City Service Commissioners approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the Department of Employee Relations' request to reinstate Hannibal Jackson to the title of City Laborer in the Department of Public Works. They also approved re‑exempting the Environmental Sustainability Program Coordinator position (Pay Range 2JX). The Classification and Probationary reports were placed on file.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Placed Classification Report(s) on file
• Placed Probationary Report(s) on file
• Approved reinstatement of Hannibal Jackson as City Laborer (5‑0)
• Approved re‑exemption of Environmental Sustainability Program Coordinator, Pay Range 2JX (5‑0)

PUBLIC DEBT COMMISSION

The Public Debt Commission will consider authorizing the sale of Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2025 S6), authorization to use direct loans for various purposes, and a report from the City Comptroller on credit lines and debt issuances. They will also certify obligations and schedule future meetings.

• Authorizing sale of Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 S6
• Authorization to use direct loans for various purposes
• Communication from City Comptroller on line of credit draws, debt issuance, rating agencies, and RFPs
• Certification that obligations can be sold and issued, and declaring official intent for reimbursement
• Schedule future meetings of the Public Debt Commission

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Housing Authority Executive Search Committee is meeting to establish criteria for rating and ranking candidates for the Secretary-Executive Director position. The committee will discuss candidate rankings and determine whether to extend the job announcement or recommend candidates for first-round interviews.

• Discussion of criteria to rate and rank candidates
• Closed session to discuss individual candidates
• Tally of candidate rankings
• Decision on extending the job announcement timeframe
• Discussion of first-round interview questions and scheduling

The committee approved the November 11 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to convene a closed session to evaluate applicants for the Secretary‑Executive Director position, and subsequently voted 3‑0 to reconvene in open session. The next meeting was scheduled for Dec 9, 2025, and several agenda items were tabled until that date.

• Approved minutes of Nov 11, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved closed session to discuss individual candidates (4‑0)
• Approved reconvening in open session (3‑0, 1 absent)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm
• Tabled candidate ranking tally until Dec 9, 2025
• Tabled discussion on extending job announcement or recommending interview candidates until Dec 9, 2025
• Tabled discussion on first‑round interview questions and timeframe until Dec 9, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (motion carried, no objections)

STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE

The Steering & Rules Committee meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025 was cancelled on November 25, 2025. No agenda items were considered or discussed. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

CITY PLAN COMMISSION

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a mixed-use building. The proposal seeks to allow a social service facility in the first-floor commercial space of the Legacy Lofts development.

• Substitute ordinance 251188: 1st Amendment to Detailed Planned Development for Legacy Lofts at 1536-1540 West North Avenue

The City Plan Commission approved a substitute ordinance that permits a Social Service Facility in the first‑floor commercial space of the mixed‑use building at 1536‑1540 West North Avenue, voting 6‑0. The commission also recommended the ordinance for passage and assigned it to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, with a 6‑0 vote. Minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting were approved without objection.

• Approved substitute ordinance adding Social Service Facility use at 1536‑1540 West North Ave (6-0)
• Recommended ordinance for passage and assigned to Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting without objection

FPC OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE

The meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will address the proposed 2026 budget, which includes items vetoed by the Mayor on November 18, 2025. The agenda also features numerous public works projects, including street name changes, sewer improvements, and a $550,000 appropriation for public improvements.

• Substitute resolution for 2026 budget (Mayor vetoed items on Nov 18)
• Substitute resolution for 16th Street Bridge cost increase ($3,059,779.55)
• Substitute resolution for 16th Street Viaduct rehabilitation with Forest County Potawatomi
• Substitute resolution for 2026 rates of pay for City Service offices and positions
• Substitute resolution reserving $1,250,000 for Damages and Claims Fund

The Common Council voted 15‑0 to override the mayor’s vetoes on six budget amendments (Amendments 1J, 4, 11B, 25A, 30A, and 95). It also passed a substitute ordinance regulating public entertainment premises and approved a 10‑day suspension of a Class B tavern license for Jacob E. Dehne, each by a 15‑0 vote. Additionally, the council placed two communications on file and approved the Licenses Committee recommendations, all with the recorded vote totals.

• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 1J (budget) – Approved 15‑0
• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 4 (Office of Equity & Inclusion) – Approved 15‑0
• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 11B (Community Wellness & Safety) – Approved 15‑0
• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 25A (tax receipt mailing) – Approved 15‑0
• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 30A (Legislative Affairs travel) – Approved 15‑0
• Override Mayor's veto on Amendment 95 (Fire Department borrowing) – Approved 15‑0
• Pass substitute ordinance on public entertainment premises regulation – Approved 15‑0
• Suspend Class B tavern license for Jacob E. Dehne for 10 days – Approved 15‑0

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Licenses Committee will meet to consider a motion regarding committee recommendations on licenses. The meeting agenda lists only one item, 251157, which relates to these recommendations. The specific license matters to be discussed are not detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Motion to consider Licenses Committee recommendations (Item 251157)
• Meeting to be held at City Hall, 200 East Wells Street

The committee approved the Class A Malt, Class A Liquor and Weights & Measures licenses for Silver Spring Liquor at 6018 W Silver Spring Dr. by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved all agenda‑only license applications listed on the agenda, and approved the set of warning‑letter Class D operator license renewals, each by unanimous 4‑0 votes.

• Approved Class A Malt, Class A Liquor and Weights & Measures licenses for Silver Spring Liquor (4-0)
• Approved all agenda‑only license applications (multiple) (4-0)
• Approved warning‑letter Class D operator license renewals (multiple) (4-0)

AMBULANCE SERVICE BOARD

The Ambulance Service Board will consider a communication about establishing a student‑run emergency medical service on the Marquette University campus. It will also review a communication concerning ambulance service provider contracts and may make a recommendation to the Common Council. A resolution on certification of ambulance service providers for the city EMS system will be discussed. The agenda includes a private provider report, EMS system updates, and public comments.

• File #251177: Communication on establishing a student‑run emergency medical service at Marquette University
• File #251335: Communication on ambulance service provider contracts, with board recommendation to the Common Council
• File #250989: Resolution on certification of ambulance service providers for the city EMS system
• Private Provider Report
• Updates on the EMS system

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from the Department of Public Works on the '414 in Motion' initiative and discuss membership. Other business includes approving previous meeting minutes, work group updates, and upcoming events.

• Presentation from DPW on 414 in Motion
• Discussion on committee membership
• Approval of September 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Work group updates and discussion

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will hold public comment and consider a resolution approving the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It will vote on several personnel resolutions, including appointments to the Police Services Specialist‑Investigator, Office Assistant II, and School Crossing Guard positions in the Milwaukee Police Department. Additional items include extensions of probationary periods for the Emergency Communications Manager and other staff, job‑evaluation reports for an athletic trainer and an inventory control assistant, and communications from Leaders Igniting Transformation and the Milwaukee Police Department. The commission may also move to a closed session to discuss employment‑related matters before reconvening in open session.

• Resolution FPC212270 appointing a Police Services Specialist‑Investigator (MPD)
• Resolution FPC212271 appointing an Office Assistant II (MPD)
• Resolution FPC212272 appointing a School Crossing Guard (MPD)
• Resolution FPC212287 extending the probationary period for the Emergency Communications Manager position
• Communication FPC212283 from Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) with recommendations for the commission

The Fire and Police Commission adopted a series of resolutions covering appointments, promotions, job evaluations, and probation extensions for both the Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments. All motions were approved, either by general consent or by a unanimous 6‑0 vote with three commissioners excused. Several informational communications were placed on file, and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Adopted Police Services Specialist‑Investigator appointment (general consent)
• Adopted Fire Lieutenant Eligible List (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted Job Evaluation Report for Athletic Trainer (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted extension of probationary period for Emergency Communications Manager (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted exemption of Performance and Training Physical Therapist from competitive exam (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted extension of probationary period for Firefighter position (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted promotion to Electronic Technician Supervisor (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted promotion to Police Facilities Assistant Manager without examination (6‑0 vote)

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Redevelopment Authority will consider resolutions to sell a parking lot at 748 North 27th Street and approve amendments to development agreements for the Corcoran Street Extension and Riverwalk projects. The meeting will be hybrid.

• Resolution to sell 748 N. 27th St. parking lot to SOHI Corner, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize sale of 541 N. 20th Street property (HOLD)
• Resolution to amend Corcoran Street Extension development agreement
• Resolution to amend Riverwalk development agreement
• Resolution to amend contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

The board adopted the October 16, 2025 minutes by consensus. Two property sale authorizations were placed on hold pending developer plans. The Authority approved amendments to the Corcoran Street Extension, Riverwalk, and AECOM contracts, each passing unanimously.

• Sale of 748 North 27th Street parking lot to SOHI Corner, Inc. – held for further planning
• Sale of 541 North 20th Street property – held pending developer plans
• Approved amendment to Corcoran Street Extension agreement, adding $100K for soil cleanup and bike lane (5‑0 vote) – Resolution No. 11057
• Approved amendment to Riverwalk Development Agreement, adding $70K for bridge footing protection and engineering reimbursement (5‑0 vote) – Resolution No. 11058
• Approved amendment to AECOM Technical Services contract, adding $500K and extending term to April 2027 (6‑0 vote) – Resolution No. 11059

TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Travaux Inc. Board will consider approving a bylaw amendment to permit a person other than a Director to serve as Vice President. They will also vote on minutes from the October 30 meeting and hear the President's report covering project updates and occupancy/work order data for public housing, affordable, and market-rate units.

• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025
• Resolution T395 to amend Section 5.1 of Bylaws to allow non-Director as Vice President
• President's report with updates on Travaux projects, Highland Gardens G703 buyout tracking
• Occupancy and work order reports for Public Housing, Affordable LLC, and Market Rate units (Nov '24 - Oct '25)

The board approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution amending Section 5.1 of the Travaux, Inc. bylaws to permit a person other than a director to serve as Vice President. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted amendment to bylaws Section 5.1 permitting non‑director Vice President (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn carried

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Equal Rights Commission will convene to approve October meeting minutes, receive updates from the International Human Rights Day Planning Committee, and hear public comments. The meeting will also cover committee governance updates and community announcements.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• International Human Rights Day Planning Committee updates
• Public comments from five individuals
• Governance Committee: New Recruitment Update
• Governance Committee: Resignation and Recognition of Commissioner Rae Johnson

ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The committee will hear updates on the Marcus Center parking structure lease and consider directing a new RFP for its redevelopment. It will also hold public hearings on a zoning change at 2560 North Teutonia Avenue and on granting permanent historic designation to the Milwaukee Auditorium and Arena. Other items include a purchase agreement for a parking lot at 748 North 27th Street and amendments to two development agreements.

• Status of the Marcus Center parking structure lease and capital maintenance projects.
• Resolution to prepare a new RFP for redevelopment of the City-owned Marcus Center Parking Structure site.
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with SOHI Corner, Inc. for the 9,874 sq ft parking lot at 748 North 27th Street.
• Change in zoning from Local Business LB2 to Two-Family Residential RT4 at 2560 North Teutonia Avenue (public hearing).
• Permanent historic designation for Milwaukee Auditorium and Arena at 412 W. Kilbourn Avenue (public hearing).

The committee approved a resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Milwaukee Auditorium and Milwaukee Arena at 412 W. Kilbourn Avenue. The motion passed with a 4‑0 vote, with one alderperson abstaining. Additional actions approved included a parking‑lot purchase agreement, amendments to two development agreements, a riverwalk funding amendment, and a zoning change for 2560 North Teutonia Avenue.

• Approved permanent historic designation for Milwaukee Auditorium and Arena (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 9,874‑sq‑ft parking lot at 748 N 27th St (4-0)
• Approved amendment to 103 West Clybourn Street Riverwalk Development Agreement, adding up to $670,000 city funding (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Corcoran Street Extension Development Agreement, adding $100,000 city funding (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from LB2 to RT4 for 2560 N Teutonia Ave (5-0)
• Held communication on Marcus Center parking structure to chair (4-0, 1 excused)
• Directed Department of City Development to prepare new RFP for Marcus Center parking structure site (3-0, 2 excused)
• Approved amendment to development agreement for 103 West Clybourn Street Riverwalk (4-0, 1 excused)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The City Service Commissioners will approve communications for the November 10 meeting minutes, classification reports, and probationary reports. They will consider a request from the City Attorney to extend Linda Beckham’s temporary IT Support Specialist‑Lead appointment for six months. The board will also hold a discharge appeal hearing for former Comptroller’s Office Accounting Manager Christopher Wanty.

• Approve 251205 Communication for November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve 251218 Communication for Classification Report(s)
• Approve 251219 Communication for Probationary Report(s)
• Consider 251206 request to extend Linda Beckham’s temporary appointment (Nov 23 2025 – May 9 2026)
• Hear 251093 Discharge Appeal of Christopher Wanty, former Accounting Manager

The Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting, the Classification Report, and the Probationary Report, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a six‑month extension of Linda Beckham’s temporary IT Support Specialist‑Lead appointment (5‑0). In a closed‑session hearing, the Board found just cause to discharge former comptroller employee Christopher Wanty and waived his 1‑year waiting period, allowing him to apply for city jobs (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 p.m.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Classification Report(s) (5‑0)
• Approved Probationary Report(s) (5‑0)
• Extended Linda Beckham’s temporary IT Support Specialist‑Lead appointment to May 9 2026 (5‑0)
• Found just cause to discharge Christopher Wanty (5‑0)
• Waived 1‑year waiting period for Christopher Wanty (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a series of resolutions and communications, including ratifying the final agreement with the Milwaukee Police Association and transferring funds for repairs to the Marcus Center parking structure. It will also vote on appropriating up to $1,250,000 from the Common Council Contingent Fund to the Damages and Claims Fund for lawsuit settlements. Additional items include acceptance of state grant programs for beat patrols and preventive health, and several ordinances affecting city employee pay and positions.

• Ratify final agreement with the Milwaukee Police Association (Item 1).
• Transfer funds for repairs to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure (Item 2).
• Appropriate up to $1,250,000 to the 2025 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account (Item 21).
• Accept and fund a 2026 Wisconsin DOJ Beat Patrol Program grant (Item 14).
• Accept and fund the 2025-2026 Preventive Health Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Item 15).

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved the police agreement resolution to a closed session and then back to open session, recommending it for adoption. The recommendation passed with three votes in favor and two abstentions. Several other items were substituted, held, or recommended for filing, all passing unanimously.

• Recommended adoption of police agreement resolution (3 aye, 0 no, 2 abstain)
• Substituted file for Marcus Center parking structure fund transfer (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of MKE Mobile Action App amendment (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2026 DOJ Beat Patrol Program grant (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2025-2026 Preventive Health Grant (5-0)
• Substituted and recommended adoption of travel attendance resolution (5-0 each)
• Substituted and recommended passage of 2025 City Service pay rates ordinance (5-0 each)
• Substituted and recommended passage of 2026 City Service pay rates ordinance (5-0 each)

JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee recommended disallowance and indefinite postponement for several claim resolutions, and held a few to the chair. It adopted a resolution supporting Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month and approved the settlement of the Lakisha M. Bridges lawsuit. The committee also approved leases for election‑related use at 4170 North 56th Street and 631 East Chicago Street.

• Recommended disallowance & indefinite postponement of Resolution 250879 (Matthew Viney claim) – vote 4-0
• Recommended disallowance & indefinite postponement of Resolution 250856 (Linda Kramer & John Shaw claim) – vote 4-0
• Recommended disallowance & indefinite postponement of Resolution 250460 (Michael Milhouse appeal) – vote 4-0
• Recommended disallowance & indefinite postponement of Resolution 250804 (Matteo Sollena claim) – vote 4-0
• Held to call of the chair for Resolution 250462 (Nick Crneckly appeal) – vote 4-0
• Recommended for adoption of Substitute Resolution 251061 supporting Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month – vote 4-0
• Recommended for adoption of Resolution 251089 authorizing settlement of Lakisha M. Bridges lawsuit – vote 5-0
• Recommended for adoption of Resolution 251132 approving lease for 4170 North 56th Street for election purposes – vote 4-0

BRONZEVILLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Bronzeville Advisory Committee met virtually on November 17, 2025. Members introduced a new member, received updates on DCD Commercial Corridor grants and the vacant historic building at 2673 N. MLK Jr. Dr. The committee approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates after a motion and second with no objection. Public comments highlighted Habitat for Humanity home dedications.

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (no objection)

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Public Safety and Health Committee will consider the Health Department's decision to close the Keenan STI Clinic, a tenant fire safety ordinance, and a police department reorganization. It will also review multiple grant acceptances for public health preparedness, preventive health, family planning, and police beat patrol programs. Additionally, the committee will discuss police vehicle pursuit data collection and extending the Tax Refund Intercept Program to private ambulance companies.

• Communication on closure of Keenan STI Clinic
• Ordinance requiring tenant acknowledgment of fire safety code noncompliance in multifamily buildings
• Fire and Police Commission report on MPD reorganization
• Substitute resolution on collection of police vehicle pursuit data
• Grants: Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Preventive Health, Family Planning, Carita B. Urban, and Beat Patrol Program

The Public Safety and Health Committee unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances—parking controls, traffic controls, and a fire‑safety code ordinance for multifamily residential buildings. It also approved the substitution of the fire‑safety ordinance file and recommended adoption of several resolutions, including police pursuit data collection and a grant for the Wisconsin DOJ Beat Patrol Program. Several communications were placed on file or held to the chair.

• Recommended passage of parking controls ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended passage of traffic controls ordinance (4-0)
• Substituted fire‑safety code ordinance file (5-0)
• Recommended passage of fire‑safety code ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of police pursuit data collection resolution (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Wisconsin DOJ Beat Patrol Program grant resolution and assigned to Finance & Personnel Committee (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of MFD tax‑refund interception program extension resolution (4-0, 1 abstain)

EMERGING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council will approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will hear presentations from the Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin and BikerFest MKE. The council will receive a Data Committee update and discuss the calendar for its 2026 meetings. Announcements and the next meeting date will also be noted.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes (10/16/25)
• Presentation by Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin
• Presentation by BikerFest MKE
• Data Committee update
• Discussion regarding 2026 meeting calendar

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE COMMISSION

The Community Collaborative Commission will review minutes from October 2024 and hear presentations from the ACLU and MPD. The body will vote on removing three members for missing three meetings in a year and discuss amending attendance requirements.

• Vote on removal of Jeff Roman, Tiadolo Delagarza III, and Shawn Muhammad
• Review and approval of October 10, 2024 minutes
• Presentation from ACLU and MPD
• Discussion on amending attendance requirements
• Review of core responsibilities and duties

The members present voted to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting, with Ms. Rivera abstaining. No other resolutions were adopted; a vote on member removals and an amendment to attendance requirements were postponed. The commission lost its quorum at 11:47 AM and adjourned at 11:55 AM.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (Rivera abstained)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee will discuss the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan and the 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28. The body will also consider appointments to the Milwaukee Youth Council and Business Improvement District 48.

• Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan (File 251031)
• Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28 (File 251181)
• Grant expenditure for IV Generations Holdings, LLC via Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (File 251135)
• Reallocation of MKE Community Excellence Fund from Girls’ Day at City Hall to Bronzeville Week (File 250665)
• Substitute ordinance relating to the Milwaukee Arts Board (File 251215)

The Community & Economic Development Committee voted 4‑0 to recommend the substitute ordinance for the Milwaukee Arts Board for passage. It also confirmed two Youth Council members and three Business Improvement District #48 appointments, and approved a grant to IV Generations Holdings. All votes were unanimous among the four voting members.

• Recommended confirmation of Svetlana Her to Youth Council (3‑0)
• Recommended confirmation of Sarina Thao to Youth Council (4‑0)
• Recommended confirmation of Craig Berry to BID #48 (4‑0)
• Recommended confirmation of Parris Hibbler to BID #48 (4‑0)
• Recommended confirmation of O’Dean Taylor to BID #48 (4‑0)
• Recommended adoption of grant for IV Generations Holdings (4‑0)
• Recommended passage of Milwaukee Arts Board ordinance (4‑0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to appropriate funds for public improvements, authorize agreements with the state and sewer district, and approve honorary street names. The agenda includes items with total estimated costs ranging from $550,000 to over $3 million.

• Resolution appropriating $550,000 for assessable public improvements
• Resolution authorizing $3,059,779.55 cost increase for 16th Street Bridge construction
• Resolution authorizing $576,984.83 for traffic control improvements on I-94 construction
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for East Michigan Street highway designation
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Forest County Potawatomi Community for 16th Street Viaduct Rehabilitation

The Public Works Committee adopted 27 resolutions, approving funding for various public improvements, intergovernmental agreements, and numerous honorary street name designations. The largest financial action was a $3,059,779.55 fund transfer for the 16th Street Bridge project, increasing the project's estimated cost. All votes were 5‑0 in favor except a 4‑1 vote on the Wisconsin Electric Power Company easement.

• Approved $3,059,779.55 fund transfer for 16th Street Bridge (5-0)
• Approved $576,984.83 traffic control improvements for I‑94 diversion (5-0)
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement for North 35th St & West Roosevelt Dr sewer improvements (5-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Compass Minerals America Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Cargill, Inc. for Parcel A (5-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Cargill, Inc. for Parcel B (5-0)
• Approved honorary street name "Cecilia 'The Queen' Gilbert" on East Wells St (5-0)
• Authorized easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Co. at 1225 S Carferry Dr (4-1)

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will vote to approve a $600,000 change order for furnace installations at Northlawn and other sites, as well as updates to utility allowances for the 2026 voucher program. The meeting also includes resolutions to write off delinquent accounts totaling $117,529.75 and approve bylaw amendments for Convent Hill and Travaux.

• Approval of $600,000 furnace installation change order
• Approval of $350,000 flood recovery parts and equipment
• Approval of 2026 utility allowances and payment standards
• Write-off of $95,914.63 in delinquent accounts
• Write-off of $21,615.12 in delinquent accounts

The Housing Authority Board adopted amendments to the bylaws of Convent Hill 202 Holdings and Travaux, Inc. It approved write‑offs of delinquent resident accounts totaling $117,529.75. The board also approved a change order up to $600,000 for furnace installations after flood damage. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes of Oct 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved public listening session minutes (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Convent Hill 202 Holdings bylaws (5-0)
• Held in commission appointment of Convent Hill 202 Holdings directors (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Travaux Inc bylaws (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $95,914.63 write‑off of low‑income resident accounts (5-0)
• Approved $21,615.12 write‑off for Southlawn, Northlawn, Berryland accounts (5-0)
• Approved change order to PO #868 with DMJ Services for furnace installation up to $600,000 (5-0)

YOUTH COUNCIL

The Youth Council will hold a meeting to discuss committee updates, social media strategy, and revisit areas of focus. They will also discuss three potential action points: Homeland Security/ICE presence at MSOE, SNAP benefits, and strategies to combat youth gun violence. No formal votes are scheduled; this appears to be a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of Homeland Security/ICE activity at MSOE
• Discussion of SNAP benefits
• Discussion of how to combat youth gun violence
• Updates on committees and social media
• Revisiting areas of focus

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee will consider a substitute ordinance that would regulate public entertainment premises. The committee will also consider a motion concerning the committee’s licensing recommendations. Both items will be discussed during the meeting on November 11, 2025.

• Substitute ordinance (file 250666) to regulate public entertainment premises – sponsors Ald. Westmoreland, Ald. Spiker, Ald. Jackson, Ald. Perez
• Motion (file 251157) on the Licenses Committee’s licensing recommendations – sponsor The Chair

The Licenses Committee approved a substitute ordinance on public entertainment premises regulation with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved several license applications, denied two due to non‑appearance or policy concerns, and held three applications pending further action. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote tallies.

• Approved substitute ordinance regulating public entertainment premises (5-0)
• Approved Prabhdeep S. "ALL FOR US" license amendment adding two sidewalk cameras (5-0)
• Denied Ariel Garchitotena Class D Operator’s license due to non‑appearance (5-0)
• Approved Samantha Ladd Class D Operator’s license (4-1)
• Held Xavier Wood Home Improvement Contractor renewal to chair (5-0)
• Denied Satwinder Singh waiver request for Indian Pub and Dining (5-0)
• Approved Manjeet Mangat 7‑Eleven extended‑hours license (4-0)
• Approved Jack Holt "SMOKINJACKBBQ" entertainment license (4-0)

FPC TESTING AND RECRUITING COMMITTEE

The meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD

The Milwaukee Arts Board will discuss updates to its code of ordinance. The board may enter a closed session to receive oral or written advice from the City Attorney on potential litigation involving the city. The meeting also includes a Public Art Subcommittee report and a discussion of the Sustaining Grant Program.

• MAB code of ordinance updates
• Closed session for City Attorney litigation advice
• Public Art Subcommittee Report
• Sustaining Grant Program discussion
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

The board called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM and conducted a roll call. A motion by member Morris, seconded by Murphy, approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board received a report from the Public Art Subcommittee and discussed upcoming reviews of the PAIR application and the Sustaining Grant Program. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.

• Approved prior meeting minutes

MILWAUKEE ARTS BOARD PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Arts Board Public Art Subcommittee will meet virtually on November 11, 2025. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and old business, specifically the PAIR Program. No other specific items or actions are listed; the meeting appears largely procedural.

• Old Business: PAIR Program discussion

The subcommittee reviewed the previous meeting minutes, with a motion to approve made by Murphy and seconded by Klose. No new business was discussed. Members were updated that the PAIR program application will be presented at the mayor’s cabinet meeting on Dec 18 and later at the Arts Board for final approval. An upcoming exhibition at Lynden Sculpture Garden was announced.

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Housing Authority Executive Search Committee will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings and hear a presentation from The Organizational Leadership Edge (TOLE) on survey and stakeholder forum summaries. The committee will discuss initial drafts of the ideal candidate profile, rating criteria, and first-round interview questions, as well as the number and quality of candidates to date and the potential timeline for interviews.

• Approval of minutes from Oct. 15, Oct. 17, and Oct. 21, 2025 meetings
• Presentation from executive search firm TOLE on survey summaries and stakeholder forums
• Discussion of initial draft ideal candidate profile, ranking criteria, and first-round interview questions
• Update on candidate pool quality and quantity; potential scheduling of a committee work session
• Setting next meeting date

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October stakeholder forums (5‑0 vote). A presentation by The Organizational Leadership Edge discussed candidate profiles and recruitment plans. Members decided to spend the next two weeks reviewing feedback on the Ideal Candidate Profile and to promote the job posting. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m., and the session was adjourned after a motion carried with no objections.

• Approved October stakeholder forum minutes (5-0)
• Decided to use next two weeks for feedback on candidate profile and outreach
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Dec 2, 3:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no objections)

STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE

The Steering & Rules Committee meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, was cancelled on November 5, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

CITY PLAN COMMISSION

The City Plan Commission will review previous meeting minutes and consider two zoning items: a change from Local Business to Two-Family Residential and a modification to a Planned Development to allow a parking lot to serve as a principal use.

• Zoning change from LB2 to RT4 at 2560 N. Teutonia Avenue
• Minor modification to 1550 Prospect Avenue Planned Development
• Review and approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public input hearing for zoning ordinance 250888
• Public input hearing for resolution 250731

The City Plan Commission approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. It approved a substitute ordinance changing the zoning of 2560 North Teutonia Avenue from Local Business (LB2) to Two‑Family Residential (RT4) with a 6‑0 vote and recommended the ordinance for passage by the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. The commission also recommended a minor modification to the Planned Development at 1550 North Prospect Avenue for temporary parking use, adopting the recommendation with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved zoning change for 2560 North Teutonia Ave to RT4 (6-0)
• Recommended zoning change ordinance be assigned to Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee (6-0)
• Recommended minor modification to 1550 North Prospect Ave Planned Development (6-0)
• Assigned minor modification recommendation to Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee (6-0)

CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS

The Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets will consider a series of resolutions to assign honorary street names in various Aldermanic Districts. Each resolution designates a specific stretch of a street and names an individual to be honored. The committee will vote on these designations during the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution 241963: honorary street name “Cecilia ‘The Queen’ Gilbert” on East Wells Street from North Jackson Street to North Jefferson Street (4th Aldermanic District).
• Resolution 241964: honorary street name “Karl Kopp” on North Jefferson Street from East Wells Street to East Kilbourn Avenue (4th Aldermanic District).
• Resolution 250085: honorary street name “George Heriott DeReef” on North Hubbard Street from East Vine Street to East Brown Street (6th Aldermanic District).
• Resolution 250086: honorary street name “John J. Williams” on North 14th Street from West Capitol Drive to West Olive Street (1st Aldermanic District).
• Resolution 250087: honorary street name “Everett ‘Boobie’ Moore” on West Garfield Avenue from North Dr. William Finlayson Street to North 6th Street (6th Aldermanic District).

The Citizen Advisory Committee approved eleven substitute resolutions assigning honorary street names to various streets in Milwaukee. Each resolution was moved, seconded, and passed with a unanimous vote, except one item where no one was present and no action was taken. The approvals cover individuals recognized for contributions to the community, culture, and public service.

• Approved honorary street name for Cecilia "The Queen" Gilbert on East Wells St (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street name for Karl R. Kopp on North Jefferson St (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street name for George Heriott DeReef on North Hubbard St (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street name for John J. Williams on North 14th St (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street name for Everett “Boobie” Moore on West Garfield Ave (unanimous)
• No action taken on Bishop Sedgwick Daniels honorary naming on West Hampton Ave (no members present)
• Approved honorary street name for Bishop Betty Hayes on West Garfield Ave (unanimous)
• Approved honorary street name for Rev. John W. McVicker, Sr. on West Port Ave (unanimous)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold a hearing on the discharge appeal of Christopher Wanty, a former Accounting Manager in the Comptroller's Office. The meeting will also consider approval of the minutes from the November 4, 2025 session. Additional communications related to the Wanty appeal will be reviewed.

• Discharge Appeal Hearing for Christopher Wanty, former Accounting Manager, Comptroller's Office
• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 251092)
• Review of communication regarding Christopher Wanty’s discharge appeal (Agenda item 251093)
• Potential closed‑session deliberation under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(a) for quasi‑judicial matters
• Hybrid meeting via Microsoft Teams, City Channel 25, and in‑person

The Board of City Service Commissioners met on November 10, 2025 with all five members present. A motion to approve the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes was made, seconded, and passed with a 5‑0 vote. The communication concerning the discharge appeal of former Comptroller’s Office Accounting Manager Christopher Wanty was referred to committee for further action, with no vote recorded. The hearing adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Held Christopher Wanty discharge appeal communication in committee (no vote recorded)

CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee will review and approve the September 30th meeting minutes. Members will examine prior meeting accomplishments, site audits, and training. The Emergency Management Director will provide a progress update on the preparedness checklist. The committee will assign tasks for completing ongoing projects and identify items for future agendas.

• Review and approval of the minutes of September 30th
• Review of previous meeting accomplishments, site audits, and training
• Update from Emergency Management Director Ryan Zollicoffer on checklist progress
• Specific assignments for project completion
• Items for future agendas

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting without objection. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting was devoted to updates and planning for emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Approved September 30 meeting minutes (no objections)

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will vote on adopting the proposed 2026 city budget, including setting property tax rates, fees, and charges. The Finance & Personnel Committee has referred all budget-related items without recommendation. The Council will also consider a resolution to transfer funds for a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account to support down payment assistance.

• Adoption of the proposed 2026 city budget (File 250001)
• Transfer of funds for Down Payment Assistance Program to a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account (File 251187)
• Establishment of 2026 Street Lighting Fee, Sewerage Charge, Solid Waste Charge, and Storm Water Management Charge (Files 250866-250869)
• Setting the 2026 vehicle registration fee (File 250871)
• Establishing the property tax rate for 2026 and authorizing a Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal (Files 250862, 250863)

The Common Council considered three budget amendments. Amendment 1F was withdrawn. Amendments 1M and 1N each were put to a vote, and the motion to adopt each amendment failed by a 2‑to‑12 vote. No other substantive budget actions were adopted.

• Amendment 1F withdrawn
• Amendment 1M voted on; motion to adopt failed (2 aye, 12 no, 1 excused)
• Amendment 1N voted on; motion to adopt failed (2 aye, 12 no, 1 excused)

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a substitute resolution to transfer funds from the Down Payment Assistance Program into a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account administered by the Department of City Development. The item may be referred to the Common Council Budget Adoption Day meeting later that morning.

• Substitute resolution 251187 to transfer funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program to a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account
• Sponsored by Ald. Stamper and Ald. Burgelis

The Finance & Personnel Committee considered Substitute Resolution 251187 to move funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program into a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account. The committee voted to recommend the resolution for adoption, with all five members voting aye and none opposing. The recommendation may be referred to the Common Council Budget Adoption Day meeting on November 7, 2025.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 251187 to transfer Down Payment Assistance funds (5-0)
• Noted possible referral of the resolution to the Common Council Budget Adoption Day meeting on Nov 7, 2025

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will vote on several personnel actions, including the appointment of 39 police officers and nine emergency communications officer promotions. They will also consider reappointments and probation extensions. The board will receive communications on changes to Milwaukee Police Department standard operating procedures, departmental organization, and the School Resource Officer program. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of employment data.

• Appointment of 39 police officers
• Promotion of nine Emergency Communications Officer II positions
• Reappointment requests for a former police officer and a former recruit police officer
• Changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures including mutual aid, field training, and personnel investigations
• Communication on the School Resource Officer program

The commission adopted several personnel actions, including 39 new police officer appointments, promotions for nine Emergency Communications Officers, and reappointments of former officers. All resolutions were approved by unanimous vote (8‑0) or by general consent. The board also extended probation periods for two police officers. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Adopted 39 police officer appointments (8-0)
• Adopted promotions to Emergency Communications Officer II for 9 officers (8-0)
• Adopted reappointment of a former police officer (8-0)
• Adopted reappointment of a former recruit police officer (8-0)
• Adopted extensions of probationary period for two police officers (8-0)
• Adopted appointment to Carpenter 4 position (general consent)
• Adopted request for Video Systems Specialist eligible list (general consent)
• Adopted request for Police Records Specialist I eligible list (general consent)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee will consider and vote on a motion to adopt its recommendations regarding various licenses. The agenda lists no specific licenses or details; the full file can be inspected at the License Division office or searched online by file number 251157.

• Motion 251157 to adopt Licenses Committee recommendations on licenses (no specific licenses listed in agenda)

The committee voted to approve the renewal of Casablanca Restaurant's licenses, attaching a warning letter and keeping item 18 of the police report open. A prior motion to hold item 18 open passed with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The approval vote was unanimous, 5‑0.

• Hold item 18 open (vote 4-0-1, Ald. Zamarripa abstained)
• Approve Casablanca Restaurant license renewal with warning letter and hold item 18 open (vote 5-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health will hear a communication from Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis on the federal landscape and the Opioid Settlement Fund, and a presentation on the MKE Elevate Built Environment initiative. Other business includes approval of minutes from October 1, community updates, and discussion on improving branch collaborations.

• Communication from Commissioner on federal landscape and Opioid Settlement Fund
• MKE Elevate Built Environment presentation by public health strategists
• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025
• Community updates
• Future agenda item: improving branch collaborations

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 pm after a unanimous motion. No other actions were decided, and future agenda items were noted for later consideration.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 pm (unanimous)

GRANVILLE-HAVENWOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council will consider and possibly vote on three business applications: a cultural center business, a hemp business, and an auto sales and detailing business. The council will also review and approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive a communication on its 2024-2025 activities.

• Review and possible vote on Miana Lee for Cultural Center Business at 11301 West Lake Park Drive
• Review and possible vote on Homage Hemp at 8923 W. Brown Deer Rd.
• Review and possible vote on Rally Auto Sales and Detailing LLC at 5744 Good Hope Rd.
• Communication relating to the 2024-2025 activities of the Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council

The advisory council approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting. It also approved Miana Lee’s application to convert 11301 West Lake Park Drive into a cultural center for the Hmong and Milwaukee community. The Homage Hemp proposal was held for further information, and the council recommended a one‑year permit for Rally Auto Sales and Detailing LLC. No objections were recorded on any of these actions.

• Approved October 1 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Approved Miana Lee cultural center application (no objections)
• Held Homage Hemp application pending additional information
• Recommended a one‑year permit for Rally Auto Sales and Detailing LLC (no objections)
• Tabled discussion on 32nd and Lisbon location for Rally Auto (no vote recorded)

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will consider committee recommendations on a substitute ordinance to impound vehicles used in reckless driving, revocation of a tavern license, and multiple public works projects. Also up for votes are a permanent historic designation for Edanside Apartments and settlement of a lawsuit against the city. The agenda includes adoption of state recycling aid, green infrastructure agreements, and a cybersecurity grant.

• Substitute ordinance to impound vehicles used in reckless driving offenses (item 36)
• Revocation of Class B Tavern license for Elmnt Lounge at 618 N Water St (item 3)
• Permanent historic designation for Edanside Apartments at 3131 W Wells St (item 45)
• Authorization of $19.4 million for nonassessable public improvements (item 11)
• Settlement of lawsuit Brian Holbrook Sr. v. City of Milwaukee (item 27)

The Common Council approved a $2,308,045 Wisconsin recycling grant for 2026 and authorized funding agreements for green infrastructure at five Milwaukee Public Schools. It also placed commendatory resolutions on file, removed a suspension on a food dealer license, and revoked multiple licenses for Elmnt Lounge.

• Commendatory/condolatory resolutions placed on file (15‑0)
• Removal of suspension for Ignacio G. Madrigal Villagomez food‑dealer license (15‑0)
• Revocation of Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining licenses for Elmnt Lounge (11‑4)
• Adoption of 2026 State Recycling Aid resolution authorizing $2,308,045 grant (15‑0)
• Approval of Green Infrastructure Funding Agreements for five MPS sites (15‑0)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold a discharge appeal hearing for Demonta Jordan, a former Equipment Operator 1 in the Department of Public Works. The board will also consider a seasonal layoff plan for two Bridge Operators and extend temporary appointments for a Systems Analyst and a Water Repair Worker. A closed session is planned to deliberate on the quasi-judicial case.

• Discharge appeal hearing for Demonta Jordan, former Equipment Operator 1 in DPW Operations Services-Sanitation Section
• Seasonal layoff plan for two Bridge Operators from DPW Infrastructure Services Division
• Temporary appointment extension for Mary Reed, Systems Analyst-Sr., for 60 days through January 31, 2026
• Temporary appointment extension for Roberto Velez, Water Repair Worker 2 (Auxiliary), for 90 days through February 14, 2026
• Approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of City Service Commissioners held a closed session and found the Department of Public Works had just cause to discipline former equipment operator Demonta Jordan, but not just cause to discharge him. The Board approved a 15‑day suspension for Jordan by a 5‑0 vote. The Board also unanimously approved several communications, including extensions of temporary appointments and a seasonal layoff plan.

• Approved 15‑day suspension for Demonta Jordan (5‑0)
• Approved extension of Mary Reed, Systems Analyst‑Sr., for 60 days (Nov 9, 2025–Jan 31, 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved extension of Roberto Velez, Water Repair Worker 2 (Auxiliary), for 90 days (Nov 9, 2025–Feb 14, 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved Seasonal Layoff Plan for two Bridge Operators (5‑0)
• Approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved communication from the Department of Administration to extend Mary Reed’s appointment (5‑0)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

This is a special meeting of the Licenses Committee to consider a motion relating to the committee's recommendations for licenses. The agenda contains only one item, which is procedural in nature, with no specific license details provided.

• Motion 251041 regarding recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses

The committee approved the agenda‑only items listed in File 251041 with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the set of warning‑letter items by a 5‑0 vote. The committee voted to send the application for Central Standard Distillery (SSP America, Inc.) back to the committee, also 5‑0. Finally, the committee approved File 251041 as amended, again 5‑0.

• Approved agenda‑only items (File 251041) – 5‑0
• Approved warning‑letter items – 5‑0
• Sent back Central Standard Distillery application to committee – 5‑0
• Approved File 251041 as amended – 5‑0

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a resolution to grant Permanent Historic Designation to the Milwaukee Auditorium and Milwaukee Arena at 412 W. Kilbourn Avenue. The commission also will vote on several Certificates of Appropriateness for alterations in historic districts, including rooftop solar panels, a rehabilitation and addition, a demolition and restoration, and a storefront replacement. Staff-approved Certificates of Appropriateness for minor alterations are listed for informational purposes. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and updates.

• 251026 – Storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd Street in the South 2nd Street Historic District for Borger Building, LLC.
• 250828 – Rooftop solar panels at 2591 N. Summit Ave. in North Point North Historic District for Chris Sanger.
• 251021 – Rehabilitation of and addition to 501 W. Historic Mitchell Street in Mitchell Street Historic District for St. Stanislaus Properties, LLC.
• 251027 – Demolition of a shed and restoration of home at 1835 S. Layton Boulevard in American System Built Homes Historic District for Frank Lloyd Wright's Burnham Block, Inc.
• 250995 – Permanent Historic Designation for Milwaukee Auditorium and Milwaukee Arena, 412 W. Kilbourn Avenue.

The commission recommended the permanent historic designation of the Milwaukee Auditorium and Milwaukee Arena and assigned the resolution to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. The recommendation passed unanimously (7-0) after a public hearing that opened and closed with no objections. Several other certificates of appropriateness were adopted, held in committee, or placed on file, all with unanimous votes.

• Denied front‑only solar panel system at 2591 N. Summit Ave.; placed resolution on file (7-0)
• Held in committee the rehabilitation and addition at 501 W. Mitchell St. (7-0)
• Adopted demolition of shed and restoration of home at 1835 S. Layton Blvd. (7-0)
• Held in committee storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd St. (7-0)
• Recommended for adoption and assigned historic designation of Milwaukee Auditorium and Arena (7-0)
• Adopted chimney rebuild at 2645 N. Grant Blvd. (7-0)
• Adopted new roof, window restoration, and landscaping at 2670 N. Sherman Blvd. (7-0)
• Adopted Type A wall sign at 608 W. Historic Mitchell St. (7-0)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will consider approval of the minutes from its October 21, 2025 meeting. It will also hold a discharge‑appeal hearing for Lakena Cornelius, a former medical assistant with the Milwaukee Health Department. The meeting may include a closed‑session portion as allowed by state law.

• Approve October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discharge appeal hearing for Lakena Cornelius (former Medical Assistant, Milwaukee Health Department)
• Potential closed‑session deliberation per Wis. Stat. §19.85

The Board approved the communication regarding the discharge appeal of Lakena Cornelius, determining the Department had just cause to discipline her. The vote was unanimous, with all five commissioners voting aye. The approved communication was placed on file and the hearing was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved discharge appeal of Lakena Cornelius, finding just cause (5‑0)
• Adjourned the hearing (unanimous)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a special public hearing to discuss a substitute resolution regarding the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan. If action is taken, the item may be referred to the Common Council on November 4, 2025.

• File 251031: Substitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan

The Community & Economic Development Committee held a special public hearing on November 3, 2025. Ald. Chambers Jr. moved to hold the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan resolution to the chair, and the motion passed with three votes in favor and none against. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Motion to hold Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan resolution to chair prevailed (3-0)

CHARTER SCHOOL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Charter School Review Committee will discuss and possibly vote to accept annual performance reports for five Milwaukee charter schools for the 2025-27 period. The schools are Milwaukee Academy of Science, Darrell Lynn Hines College Preparatory Academy of Excellence, Escuela Verde, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy, and Downtown Montessori Academy.

• 250609 - Milwaukee Academy of Science 2025-27 activities report
• 250606 - Darrell Lynn Hines College Preparatory Academy of Excellence 2025-27 activities report
• 250605 - Escuela Verde 2025-27 activities report
• 250608 - Milwaukee Math and Science Academy 2025-27 activities report
• 250607 - Downtown Montessori Academy 2025-27 activities report

The Charter School Review Committee accepted Evident Change's recommendation for annual academic monitoring for Milwaukee Academy of Science, Darrell Lynn Hines College Preparatory Academy, Escuela Verde, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy, and Downtown Montessori Academy. The committee also approved five‑year contract renewals for Escuela Verde, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy, and Downtown Montessori Academy. All motions were moved, seconded and passed without objection.

• Approved annual monitoring for Milwaukee Academy of Science (no objections)
• Approved annual monitoring for Darrell Lynn Hines College Preparatory Academy (no objections)
• Approved five‑year contract and annual monitoring for Escuela Verde (no objections)
• Approved five‑year contract and annual monitoring for Milwaukee Math and Science Academy (no objections)
• Approved annual monitoring for Downtown Montessori Academy (no objections)
• Approved annual monitoring for Downtown Montessori Academy (no objections)