JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 5, 2014
Minutes
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. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and Ald. T.
Anthony Zielinski
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532,
rwithe@milwaukee.gov
Monday, May 5, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting called to order at 1:37 P.M.
Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs, Zielinski
1. 140100 Appointment of Ald. Jose Perez to the Administrative Review Appeals
Board by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
2. 140101 Appointment of Bill Averill to the Administrative Review Appeals Board
by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
3. 131806 Resolution relating to the appeal of Raven Blackwood for property
damage. (14th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Asst Sity Atty. Patricia Fricker
Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure Services
Mr. Raven Blackwood - appelant
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Based on city department's testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this claim.
There were no objections.
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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
4. 140007 Resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Evans-Gordon for
property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty
Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure
Ms. Vanessa Evans- Gordon - Appelant
Based on City Department testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this claim.
There were no objections
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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
5. 140012 Resolution relating to the appeal of Derrick Bush for property damage.
(5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Patricia Fricker - Asst City Atty
Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure
Mr. Derrick Bush - Appelant
Based on City Department testimony Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this claim.
There were no objections
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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
6. 140050 Resolution relating to the appeal of Nicole Anaya, agent for Wheels,
Inc. for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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ased on non appearnce Ald. Witkowski moved denial.
There were no objections
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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
7. 140002 Resolution relating to the claim of WE Energies for property damage.
(2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
8. 140021 Communication relating to the Milwaukee Water Works' policies and
procedures for the repair of roads and other public rights of way and
the monitoring of roadway repairs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Appearing:
Carrie Lewis - Water Works Superintedent
Laura Daniels - Water Works Administration
Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure Services
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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
9. 131736 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Jennifer Gonda - IRD Director
Kim Montgomery - IRD
Paulina De Haan - IRD
Brenda Wood - CC CC
Tobie Black - IRD
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
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No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
Ald. Buamn moved 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 and then will go into open session for the
regular agenda
Roll called taken at 2:32 p.m.
Present:
Ald. Bauman
Ald. Coggs
Ald. Hamilton
Ald. Witkowski
Also present:
Grant Langley - City Attorney
Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Attorney
Ald. Davis
Ald. Zielinski arrived
Jenny Yuan - Asst City Attorney
Susan Lappen - Asst City Attorney
Ald. Witkowski moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee reconvened into open
session.
There were objections.
The following files are being placed on file as no longer necessary.
10. 051695 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and
passage of state legislation authorizing the use of photo radar speed
detection technology to detect traffic violators.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
11. 061576 Substitute resolution supporting passage of federal anti-sweatshop
legislation.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
12. 070486 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and
passage of state legislation enabling the City of Milwaukee to recover
booking costs from individuals who are processed by the Police
Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
13. 070645 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and
passage of state legislation establishing a state-wide uniform sex
offender residency requirement.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
14. 070650 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family
Services - Division of Children and Family Services relating to
licensing, monitoring and regulating group and family foster homes.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
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Excused 1- Zielinski
15. 070736 Resolution directing the Department of Administration -
Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation relating to temporary extension of current alcohol
beverage establishment licenses.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
16. 080077 Substitute resolution expressing City of Milwaukee support for efforts
to discontinue federal corn ethanol mandates, cease incentives for
corn ethanol production and end tariffs on imported biofuels .
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
17. 080323 Substitute resolution requesting the Federal Transit Administration to
permit $91.5 million in federal funds designated for transit
improvements in Milwaukee to be used for the purchase of hydrogen
fuel-cell buses and/or battery-electric buses.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
18. 080771 Resolution relating to the Milwaukee Public Schools’ student
graduation rate.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
19. 080787 Resolution relating to a pilot program to improve academic
performance in Milwaukee Public Schools.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
20. 081021 Communication from the City Attorney's Office related to the ordinance
requiring employers within the City of Milwaukee to provide paid sick
leave to employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
21. 081450 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and
passage of state legislation amending provisions relating to selection
of School Board members in a First Class City School System.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
22. 081658 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and
passage of state legislation to allow for the election of Milwaukee Area
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Technical College district board members by district residents .
Sponsors: Mr. Witkowiak
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
23. 090597 Resolution opposing revisions to Chapter 119 of the Wisconsin
Statutes allowing for mayoral appointment of either School Board
members or the Superintendent of Schools.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
24. 091285 Communication relating to the 2010 Census.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
25. 100068 Resolution opposing local policies that encourage discrimination on
the basis of race or ethnicity and calling on the federal government to
enact and enforce uniform and effective immigration policies.
Sponsors: Mr. Witkowiak
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
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26. 100640 Resolution directing the Department of Administration --
Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation to amend the definition of property owner.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
27. 100915 A substitute ordinance relating to the conveyance of in rem properties.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
28. 101040 Communication relating to the 2011 activities of the Administrative
Review Appeals Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
29. 101382 Resolution supporting introduction and passage of federal legislation,
The 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act, and directing the
Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to
lobby for its passage.
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, Bauman and Coggs
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No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
30. 101470 Resolution urging the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Scott
Walker to consider changes in State tax law while addressing the
projected 2011-13 State budget deficit.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
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, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
31. 101504 A charter ordinance relating to a technical correction regarding
member contributions under the city employes' retirement system.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
32. 110468 Resolution relating to reports by the Election Commission of
implementation costs of new state voter registration and voter
identification requirements.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
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, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
33. 110592 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual
Outstanding Receivables Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
34. 110882 Resolution supporting introduction and passage of state legislation
relating to property tax assessment.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
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, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
35. 110884 Communication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from
the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
36. 110907 Communication from the City Attorney relating to semiannual reports
as to the determination and disposition of all claims pending and
closed and litigation matters closed through June 30, 2011.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
37. 110950 Resolution supporting the establishment of a neighborhood school at
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Bay View High School.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
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, Bauman and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zielinski
38. 110954 A substitute ordinance relating to the filing fee for administrative review
appeals.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
39. 110988 Communication from Comptroller’s Office transmitting a report titled
Fraud Hotline Report For the Year Ended August 17, 2011.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
40. 111557 An ordinance relating to the refunding of administrative review appeals
board filing fees.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
41. 111734 Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to amend the Clean Air Act to
eliminate the requirement for use of reformulated gasoline in 6
counties in southeastern Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
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A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
42. 120007 Resolution directing the Department of
Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Common
Council’s Legislative Coordinator to seek introduction and passage of
state legislation relating to the rights and responsibilities of
privately-owned utilities that locate their equipment in the public
right-of-way.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
43. 120293 Communication from the Election Commission concerning issues in
the spring recall elections and plans to address challenges in
preparation for the August 14, 2012, statewide primary election and
the November 6, 2012, general election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Wade, Ald. Hines Jr. and Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
44. 120521 Resolution relating to the placing of a referendum calling on the United
States government to redirect spending from the military to urban
needs.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
45. 121142 Resolution requesting City representation on the Milwaukee Area
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Domestic Animal Control Commission Board of Directors and
Operations Committee to support the creation of a Milwaukee Area
Domestic Animal Control Commission citizen advisory committee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
46. 121370 Substitute resolution amending the 2013-2014 state legislative
package relating to the procedures for creation of neighborhood
improvement districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
47. 121507 Resolution relating to the claim of the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
48. 130101 Substitute resolution amending the 2013-2014 state legislative
package relating to disabled parking.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
49. 130648 Substitute resolution urging the Mayor, the Chief of Police, the
Superintendent of Milwaukee Schools and the Milwaukee Board of
School Directors to work towards an agreement under which security
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services for the Milwaukee Public Schools would be merged or
consolidated with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
50. 131320 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeanette Moore for property
damage. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski
No 0
Meeting Adjourned at 3:09 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.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION
COMMITTEE
ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR
Ald. Terry Witkowski, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and Ald. T.
Anthony Zielinski
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532,
rwithe@milwaukee.gov
Monday, May 5, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on
Monday, May 5, 2014 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
1. 140100 Appointment of Ald. Jose Perez to the Administrative Review Appeals
Board by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 140101 Appointment of Bill Averill to the Administrative Review Appeals Board
by the Common Council President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 131806 Resolution relating to the appeal of Raven Blackwood for property
damage. (14th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$109.25
4. 140007 Resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Evans-Gordon for property
damage. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 140012 Resolution relating to the appeal of Derrick Bush for property damage.
(5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 140050 Resolution relating to the appeal of Nicole Anaya, agent for Wheels, Inc.
for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,057.38
7. 140002 Resolution relating to the claim of WE Energies for property damage.
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(2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$6,133.22
8. 140021 Communication relating to the Milwaukee Water Works' policies and
procedures for the repair of roads and other public rights of way and the
monitoring of roadway repairs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
9. 131736 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---2013-2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
The following files are being placed on file as no longer necessary.
10. 051695 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation authorizing the use of photo radar speed detection
technology to detect traffic violators.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
11. 061576 Substitute resolution supporting passage of federal anti-sweatshop
legislation.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
12. 070486 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation enabling the City of Milwaukee to recover booking
costs from individuals who are processed by the Police Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
13. 070645 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation establishing a state-wide uniform sex offender
residency requirement.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
14. 070650 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family
Services - Division of Children and Family Services relating to licensing,
monitoring and regulating group and family foster homes.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
15. 070736 Resolution directing the Department of Administration -
Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation relating to temporary extension of current alcohol
beverage establishment licenses.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
16. 080077 Substitute resolution expressing City of Milwaukee support for efforts to
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discontinue federal corn ethanol mandates, cease incentives for corn
ethanol production and end tariffs on imported biofuels.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
17. 080323 Substitute resolution requesting the Federal Transit Administration to
permit $91.5 million in federal funds designated for transit improvements
in Milwaukee to be used for the purchase of hydrogen fuel-cell buses
and/or battery-electric buses.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
18. 080771 Resolution relating to the Milwaukee Public Schools’ student graduation
rate.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
19. 080787 Resolution relating to a pilot program to improve academic performance
in Milwaukee Public Schools.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Hamilton
20. 081021 Communication from the City Attorney's Office related to the ordinance
requiring employers within the City of Milwaukee to provide paid sick
leave to employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 081450 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation amending provisions relating to selection of School
Board members in a First Class City School System.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
22. 081658 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations
Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation to allow for the election of Milwaukee Area Technical
College district board members by district residents.
Sponsors: Mr. Witkowiak
23. 090597 Resolution opposing revisions to Chapter 119 of the Wisconsin Statutes
allowing for mayoral appointment of either School Board members or
the Superintendent of Schools.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
24. 091285 Communication relating to the 2010 Census.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 100068 Resolution opposing local policies that encourage discrimination on the
basis of race or ethnicity and calling on the federal government to enact
and enforce uniform and effective immigration policies.
Sponsors: Mr. Witkowiak
26. 100640 Resolution directing the Department of Administration --
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Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage
of state legislation to amend the definition of property owner.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
27. 100915 A substitute ordinance relating to the conveyance of in rem properties.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
28. 101040 Communication relating to the 2011 activities of the Administrative
Review Appeals Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
29. 101382 Resolution supporting introduction and passage of federal legislation,
The 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act, and directing the
Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to
lobby for its passage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 101470 Resolution urging the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Scott
Walker to consider changes in State tax law while addressing the
projected 2011-13 State budget deficit.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
31. 101504 A charter ordinance relating to a technical correction regarding member
contributions under the city employes' retirement system.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
32. 110468 Resolution relating to reports by the Election Commission of
implementation costs of new state voter registration and voter
identification requirements.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
33. 110592 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual
Outstanding Receivables Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
34. 110882 Resolution supporting introduction and passage of state legislation
relating to property tax assessment.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
35. 110884 Communication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from the
Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
36. 110907 Communication from the City Attorney relating to semiannual reports as
to the determination and disposition of all claims pending and closed
and litigation matters closed through June 30, 2011.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
37. 110950 Resolution supporting the establishment of a neighborhood school at
Bay View High School.
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Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
38. 110954 A substitute ordinance relating to the filing fee for administrative review
appeals.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
39. 110988 Communication from Comptroller’s Office transmitting a report titled
Fraud Hotline Report For the Year Ended August 17, 2011.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 111557 An ordinance relating to the refunding of administrative review appeals
board filing fees.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
41. 111734 Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to amend the Clean Air Act to
eliminate the requirement for use of reformulated gasoline in 6 counties
in southeastern Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
42. 120007 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental
Relations Division and the Common Council’s Legislative Coordinator to
seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to the rights
and responsibilities of privately-owned utilities that locate their
equipment in the public right-of-way.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
43. 120293 Communication from the Election Commission concerning issues in the
spring recall elections and plans to address challenges in preparation for
the August 14, 2012, statewide primary election and the November 6,
2012, general election.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Wade, Ald. Hines Jr. and Ald. Davis
44. 120521 Resolution relating to the placing of a referendum calling on the United
States government to redirect spending from the military to urban
needs.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
45. 121142 Resolution requesting City representation on the Milwaukee Area
Domestic Animal Control Commission Board of Directors and
Operations Committee to support the creation of a Milwaukee Area
Domestic Animal Control Commission citizen advisory committee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
46. 121370 Substitute resolution amending the 2013-2014 state legislative package
relating to the procedures for creation of neighborhood improvement
districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
47. 121507 Resolution relating to the claim of the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District for property damage.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
48. 130101 Substitute resolution amending the 2013-2014 state legislative package
relating to disabled parking.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
49. 130648 Substitute resolution urging the Mayor, the Chief of Police, the
Superintendent of Milwaukee Schools and the Milwaukee Board of
School Directors to work towards an agreement under which security
services for the Milwaukee Public Schools would be merged or
consolidated with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
50. 131320 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeanette Moore for property
damage. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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