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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · May 5, 2014

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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 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 City of Milwaukee Page 14 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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. City of Milwaukee Page 15

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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. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 5/2/2014 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE (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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 5/2/2014 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 -- City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 5/2/2014 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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. City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 5/2/2014 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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. City of Milwaukee Page 5 Printed on 5/2/2014 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 5, 2014 COMMITTEE 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 This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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