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, July 15, 2013 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall Meeting called to order at 1:36 p.m. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Puente, Donovan Excused 1 - Davis The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, July 15, 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 the Judiciary and Legislation Committee 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 and then will go into open session for the regular agenda. Roll call Ald. Hamilton, Witkowski, Puente, Davis Ald. Donovan Excused Also present: EllenTangen - Asst City Atty Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Richard Withers - LRB A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this be . This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 0 No 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente Excused 1- Donovan City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE 1. 130414 Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to represent private-party plaintiffs, in their individual capacities, in any action challenging the constitutionality and enforceability of 2013 Wisconsin Act 20, s. 1270, relating to residency requirements, and to indemnify them from any liability, including costs or fees, resulting therefrom. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Absent 1- Donovan 2. 130335 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to make the state legislature aware of the findings of the SEWRPC Regional Housing Plan. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing:Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor Ald. Michael Murphy Jennifer Gonda - IRD 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 3. 130308 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Willie Lyons, III. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty 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 4. 130409 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims of Laurie Guilbault. City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE 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 5. 130209 Resolution relating to the claim of Laura Biesterveld for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Ald. Murphy - constituant of his district Ms. Laura Biesterveld - Claimant Based on testimony and recommendation from City Atty., Ald. Davis moved denial of this claim. Prevailed 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 6. 130378 Resolution relating to an appeal from Kurt Bratel for reimbursement of an insurance co-pay. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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 7. 130398 Resolution relating to an appeal from Sholem Horowitz for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 15, 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 8. 130111 Resolution relating to an appeal from Atty. Julius Andriusis on behalf of Jorge Martinez and Cristina Vera-Queveda for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ed Ehrlich - Asst City Atty Atty. Julius Andriusis - Counsel Ms. Cristina Vera-Queveda - Claimant Mr. Jason Blasiola - Fleet & Dispach office Ald. Davis moved to accept into the record pictures submitted by Mr. Blasiola. There were no objections. Ald. Puente moved to hold to the call of chair until alleged witness can be interview to verify witness testimony. A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 9. 130379 Resolution relating to an appeal from Jemal Billings for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Puente moved to hold this item to the call of the chair. Claimannt, Mr. BIllings contacted City Clerk Office unable to attend to this meeting. A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 10. 130342 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Michael Hupy of Hupy & Abraham, S.C. on behalf of Yvette Cleveland for the estate of Samuel Cleveland for damages. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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 11. 130316 Resolution relating to the claim of Eric Wetzel, agent for West Bend Insurance Company on behalf of Harold Lassanske for property damge. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearace, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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. 121802 A charter ordinance relating to payment and settlement of property taxes, charges and assessments. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: Spencer Coggs - City Treasurer Jim Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer Ald. Bauman - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Charter Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 14. 121803 A substitute ordinance relating to payment and settlement of property taxes, charges and assessments. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE Spencer Coggs - City Treasurer Jim Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer Ald. Bauman - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 121803 A substitute ordinance relating to payment and settlement of property taxes, charges and assessments. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS 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. 130369 An ordinance relating to filing statements of economic interest. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Annie Wacker - Chair of the Ethics Board Richard Withers - LRB A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS 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 16. 130356 Reappointment of Lillian Carter-Pounds to the Deferred Assessment Board by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. 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 July 15, 2013 COMMITTEE 17. 130339 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Kimberly Montgomery - IRD Shildyn Himle - Municipal Court Dr. Paul hunter - Health Department Ald. Davis moved to request a communication from the presiding judge of the Milwaukee Municipal Court expressing their objections in writing for items AB -141, AB-142, AB-143 and AB-145 before the committee can take a position on these items. There were no objecrions. Ald. Witkowski moved to opposed to AB-247 limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Davis and Puente No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 130339 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 Meeting adjurned at 3:16p.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 7