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Public Safety and Health Committee (Mar 12, 2026): referrals on food access, MPD SOP actions, appointments, and multiple safety/health grants
MilwaukeeMar 12, 20263 min read
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Committee convened Mar 12, 2026; referred three food-related items to Steering & Rules; acted on several Milwaukee Police Department standard operating procedures; recommended adoption or placement on file for multiple safety and health resolutions and grants; confirmed or recommended confirmation of several appointments; held certain communications to the call of the chair.
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- 251661 (Communication on access to fresh food): Referred to the Steering & Rules Committee, due back 3/18/2026.
- 251662 (Resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency): Referred to the Steering & Rules Committee, due back 3/18/2026.
- 251676 (Substitute ordinance: notice of closure for food establishments): Referred to the Steering & Rules Committee, due back 3/18/2026.
- 251872 (Ordinance relating to parking controls): Motion recommended for passage (vote prevailed).
- 251873 (Ordinance relating to traffic controls): Motion prevailed (minutes do not specify the exact action text).
- 251798 (Substitute motion modifying MPD SOP 340 – Uniforms/Equipment/Appearance): Motion recommended for placing on file.
- 251795 (Substitute motion modifying MPD SOP 460 – Use of Force): Motion substituted; co-sponsors added.
- 251795 (MPD SOP 172 – Sick and Injured Persons): Motion recommended for placing on file.
- 251951 (Resolution on rendering of first aid by protective services): Recommended for adoption.
- 251665 (MPD communication on use of cameras including body cams, ALPRs, PTZ, Flock Safety): Held to call of the chair.
- 251797 (Substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification): Substituted; recommended for passage after public testimony; sponsor and city attorneys appeared.
- 251878 (Appointment of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor to the Board of Health): Recommended for confirmation (Taylor abstained).
- 251694 (Appointment of Stephanie Fierro-Padilla to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault): Recommended for confirmation.
- 251778 (Appointment of Karin Tyler as Community Wellness and Safety Director): Recommended for confirmation (mixed votes, one abstention).
- 251903 (Fire Department & AT&T communication on FirstNet): Held to call of the chair.
- 251668 (Operation: Safe Haven communication supporting veterans with PTSD): Recommended for placing on file.
- 251845 (2026 STD Infertility Prevention Grant): Substituted and recommended for adoption; assigned to Finance & Personnel Committee, due back 3/18/2026.
- 251753 (Agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for emergency mass care and sheltering sites): Recommended for adoption.
- 251830, 251831, 251832, 251833 (Various 2026 Wis. DOT and State grants for seat belt, impaired driving, drug recognition training, and speed enforcement): Recommended for adoption.
- 251838 (2026–2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant): Substituted (technical correction) and recommended for adoption.
- 251843 (Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures): Recommended for placing on file.
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
Mar 12, 2026, 12:00 AMRoom 301-B, City Hallscheduled
Agenda
- Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department and the Department of City Development regarding access to fresh food.
- Resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency and directing coordinated city action.
- A substitute ordinance relating to notice of closure for food establishments.
- An ordinance relating to parking controls.
- An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
- 9:10 A.M.
- Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 340 - Uniforms / Equipment / Appearance.
- Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 172 - Sick and Injured Persons.
- Substitute resolution relating to the rendering of first aid by Milwaukee’s protective services.
- Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its use of cameras including, but not limited to, body cameras, automated license plate readers, and point-tilt-zoom cameras, as well as those provided by Flock Safety.
- A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
- Appointment of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor to the Board of Health by the Mayor.
- Appointment of Stephanie Fierro-Padilla to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
- Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor.
- Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department and AT&T relating to the deployment and use of the FirstNet platform.
- Communication relating to Operation: Safe Haven and its work supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Communication from the Safety and Civic Commission relating to a report of its recent activities.
- Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Resolution authorizing the Health Department to enter into an agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for emergency mass care and sheltering sites.
- Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant.
- Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant.
- Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.
- Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Speed Enforcement grant.
- Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant.
- Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
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- Meeting convened at 9:09 AM
- Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 172 - Sick and Injured Persons.
- A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
- Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant.
- Meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
- Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 340 - Uniforms / Equipment / Appearance.
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