JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR Ald. Terry Witkowski, Vice-Chair Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., Ald. Robert Puente, and Ald. Robert Donovan Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532, rwithe@milwaukee.gov Monday, April 22, 2013 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall Meeting convened at 1:36 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Puente, Donovan Excused 1 - Davis Attendance taken to reflect Ald. Davis arrival to the meeting Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente, Donovan 1. 121430 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Report. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Aycha Sirvanci - Audit Manager Comptroller Stacey Mazmanian - Auditing Comptroller Martin Matson - City Comptroller A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 2. 121578 Resolution relating to an appeal from Michael Pias for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Jason Blasiola - Dispatch Office Michael Pias - Claimant City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE Mr. Pias claim amount was $1,175.00 Based on the testimony of thecity attorney and DPW, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 3. 121510 Resolution relating to an appeal from Abbas Sepehriamin for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearing by Ald. Puente prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 4. 121807 Resolution requesting Milwaukee County to cooperate with the City’s Department of Public Works in developing amenities in Copernicus Park that would enhance the park and provide stormwater management areas, and urging the Milwaukee County Board to adopt a policy to work cooperatively with the City to develop similar amenities in other County parks. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Bohl Appearing: Tim Thur - DPW Sewer Maintenance Fund Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor Ald. Bohl - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 5. 121664 Resolution relating to an appeal from Steven Cohen for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 6. 121611 Resolution relating to the claim of Lynnell McKinnie for personal injuries and property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial Previaled 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 7. 121612 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Hazel Washington on behalf of Richard Sparks, Lolita Allen and Donovan Sparks for damages. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Atty. Abigail Gilman, representing the law office Hazel J. Washington Srgt. Michelle Pagan - MPD Ed Ehrlich - Asst. City Atty Lolita Allen & Richard Sparks on behalf of their son, Donovan Sparks Council stated that they will amend the dollar amount of this claim to $25,000 for three family members. Ald. Davis moved denial based on the testimony from MPD and city atty. Previaled 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 8. 121630 Resolution relating to an appeal from Karen Jackson for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald.Witkowski moved denial based on non appearance Prevailed 5-0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 9. 121631 Resolution relating to an appeal from Michael Johnson and Noble Johnson for property damage and personal injuries. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Srgt. Michelle Pagan - MPD Father of victim, Mr. Michael Johnson Ald. Witkowski moved denial based on city attorney testimony and MPD . Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 10. 121663 Resolution relating to an appeal from Veronica Craine for personal injuries. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Veronica Craine - Claimant Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Srgt. Michelle Pagan - MPD Ald. Davis moved to seatled this claim to cover medical bill of Ms. Craine in the amount of $153.00 Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 121663 Substitute resolution relating to an appeal from Veronica Craine for personal injuries. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 11. 121665 Resolution relating to an appeal from Ronald Stanis personal injuries. (8th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ronald Stanis - claimant Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Srgt. Michelle Pagan - MDP Ald. Donovan moved to denial this claim based on testimony of MPD and Asst City Atty Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis, Puente and Donovan No 0 12. 121713 Resolution relating to an appeal from Cynthia Bingham for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Cynthia Bingham - claimant Srgt. Mihcelle Pagan - MPD Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Based on testimony from Asst City Atty and MPD, Ald. Davis moved denial. Prevailed 4-0 Ald. Donovan excused A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 13. 121714 Resolution relating to an appeal from Marion Kaiser and Joseph Capol concerning the confiscation of dogs. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 14. 121806 An ordinance relating to filing statements of economic interests. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Jim Owczarszki - City Clerk Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Ald. Witkowski moved to accept proposed Sub A for discussion A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 121806 A substitute ordinance relating to filing statements of economic interests. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 15. 121738 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jane Tabaska - Muni Ccourt A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE 16. 121795 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jo'Mar Hooper - IRD Ald. Puente moved for this committee to take a position of support Prevaied 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 121795 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Ald. Witkowski moved that the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. Roll call: Ald. Puente, Witkowski, Davis and Hamilton Ald. Donovan excused Also present: Asst. City Atty - Miriam Horwitz City Atty. Grant Langley Deputy City Atty. - Rudolph Konrad Ghassan korban - DPW Commissioner Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Richard Withers - LRB City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013 COMMITTEE Leslie Silletti - Mayor's Office City Atty Paralegal - Debra Lyonsdove Ald. Perez Meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 8