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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, La-Wanda Fletcher, 286-8661, lfletc@milwaukee.gov Monday, September 15, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd. Fl., City Hall Meeting called to Order at: 1:35 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Zielinski Excused 1 - Coggs 1. 140753 Appointment of Brad Hoeschen to the Administrative Review Appeals Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Brad Hoeschen 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 2. 140741 Reappointment of Patricia Hintz to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE 3. 140737 A substitute ordinance relating to various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ted Medhin - LRB A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 4. 140394 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1925 W. Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Our Castle Homeowners Fund 11 LLC, Martin Thomas) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Mr. Martin Thomas 2010-2013if Paid by September $18,803.33 if paid by October 23, 2014 $19,018.33 Other properties owned by applicant: 2920 N 7th St 2013 outstanding 2013 tax bill $1,328.81 2644 N 30th St 2010-2013 Outstanding $22,478.71 3517-3519 N Teutonia AVe 2011-2013 outstanding $30,373.01 Verification of payment plans for these three properties need to be submitted to treasurer's Office or City Clerk Office no later than noon by September 22, 2014 or file will be send back to Committee. A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 5. 140405 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5440 N 41st Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Appearing: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson There are pending DNS charges $192.66 for 4518 W Villard Ave that need to be paid by 9/22/14 or proof of payment 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $8,995.57 if paid by October 23, 2014 $9,091.70 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 6. 140406 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5100 N. 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson 2008-2013 taxes if paid by September, $21,424.20 if paid by October 23, 2014 $21,634.29 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 7. 140407 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5525 W. Villard Ave, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson 2008-2013 taxes if paid by September $17,744.02 if paid by October 23, 2014 $17,915.20 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 8. 140408 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5039 N. 60th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson 2008-2013 taxes if paid by September $22,720.97 If paid by October 23, 2014 $22,937.45 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 9. 140409 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4638 N. 44th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson 2008-2013 taxes if paid by September $19,677.34 If paid by October 23, 2014 $19,872.39 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 10. 140410 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4308 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Russell Patterson) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Russell Patterson 2008-2013 taxes if paid by September $12,650.72 If paid by October 23, 2014 $12,770.82 Also applicant has ownership interest on: 5327 N Sehrmans BLVD with 2012-2013 outstanding taxes: $4,530.39 a payment plan needs to be set for these monies no later than noon September 22, 2014 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 11. 140519 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3228 S. Griffin Avenue in the 14th Aldermanic District to former owners, Timothy and Christine Purpora. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Timothy & Christina Purpora 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $14,487.02 If paid by October 23, 2014 $14,639.95 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 12. 140526 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2661 S. 69th Street in the 11th Aldermanic District to former owners, Keith and Gail Krupar. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Keith & Gail Krupar 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $14,563.94 If paid by October 23, 2014 $14,724.84 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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 13. 140537 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1015 S. 33rd Street in the 8th Aldermanic District to former owner Istzaida Cortes, (Application made by Crescent Private Equities RE2014B LLC, lien holder). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Atty. William Judge from Crescent Private Equities RE2014B LLC 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $13,354.38 If paid by October 23, 2014 $13,509.80 Also applicant has ownership interest on: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE 4128 N 36th St 2012-2013 Outstanding taxes for $6,966.91 1515 S 23rd St 2013 Outstanding taxes for $3,867.44 These properties need to have a payment plan set; proof of it needs to be submitted to treasurer's Office or City Clerk's Office no later than 9/22/14 by Noon. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 14. 140573 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2939 N. 17th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner, Aasiyah Hawkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Aasiyah Hawkins was n ot present when called. 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 15. 140619 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4200 S. 1st Place in the 13th Aldermanic District to former owner, Amaury Reynoso. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Amaury Reynoso Pending DNS charges for Recording Enforcement fee $228.15 due by noon on 9/22/14 2011 taxes if paid by September $451.62 If paid by October 23, 2014 $454.83 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, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 16. 140629 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2878 N. 75th Street in the 10th Aldermanic District to former owners, LaMel and City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Catrena Ward. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 17. 140630 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2554 N. 28th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner, Jimmie L Patterson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Patty Nickels on behalf of Jimmie L Patterson Pending DNS charges for $1,076.31 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $9,624.81 If paid by October 23, 2014 $9,732.63 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 18. 140632 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1537 S. Muskego Avenue in the 12th Aldermanic District to former owner, F&P Properties. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing; Karen Taylor - DCD Emily PInes - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Mr. Francisco Sanchez - F&P properties DNS pending charges for 1701 W Lincoln Ave $266.03 1773 S Muskego Ave $50.70 Due by Noon on 9/22/14 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $17,818.57 If paid by October 23, 2014 $18,003.85 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Also applicant has ownership interest on: 1829 - 1835 W Center St 2012-2013 outstanding $10,904.15 1773 S Muskego Ave 2013 Outstanding $2,479.70 1663 S Muskego Ave 2013 Otstanding $911.23 1701-1703 W Lincoln Ave 2012-2013 Outstanding $11,835.06 Applicant needs to provide proof of payment plan to treasurer office or city clerk office no later than noon 9/22/14 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 19. 140709 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4618 W. Woolworth Avenue in the 9th Aldermanic District to former owner, GNG Enterprises Inc. (Application made by West Coast Fund LLC, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Rusty Long from West Coast Fund LLC Pending DNS charges for Fire Prevention Permits $50.70 due by noon on 9/22/14 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $29,905.27 If paid by October 23, 2014 $30,235.69 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 20. 140710 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2974-2976 N. 2nd Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner, Cedric D Fleming (Application made by West Coast Fund LLC, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Rusty Long from West Coast Fund LLC 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $20,892.39 If paid by October 23, 2014 $21,118.27 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 21. 140711 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2955 N. Buffum Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner, Victoria Campbell. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Victoria Campbell 2012-2013 taxes if paid by September $2,087.38 If paid by October 23, 2014 $2,114.65 A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 22. 140745 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6442 N. 48th Court in the 9th Aldermanic District to former owner Amy M. Ellmer. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Pines - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Ame M. Ellmer 2010-2013 taxes if paid by September $13,559.39 If paid by October 23, 2014 $13,712.74 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 23. 140496 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report. City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR City Comptroller requested this item to be held. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 24. 131809 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to energy procurement regulations, including reverse energy auctions. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Bauman Mr. Matt Bromley, Executive Director of Customers First! Coalition Jennifer Gonda - IRD A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 25. 140770 Substitute resolution relating to urging the State of Wisconsin to allocate a greater share of the State’s Transportation Fund to local transportation projects. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Murphy Appearing: Jennifer Gonda - IRD Ald. Bauman Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 28. 140684 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2011, 2012 and 2013 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 30. 140699 Resolution relating to changes in electric rates proposed by We Energies. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bauman Appearing: Ald. Zielinski Sponsor Ald. Witkowski requested to be added as co-sponsor There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 140699 Substitute resolution relating to changes in electric rates proposed by We Energies. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Bauman and Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, September 15, 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. Ald. Witkowski 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 call: Ald. Bauman Ald. Coggs Ald. Zielinski Ald. Witkowski Ald. Hamilton City Attorney Grant Langley City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE Asst CA Jan Smokowicz Asst CA Miriam Horwitz Asst CA Sue Lappen Atty. Sam Hall from Crivello Carlson SC Ald. Dudzik Clifton Crump Mayor's Office Ald. moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee reconveneened into open session. 26. 140762 Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Kimberly Wade, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., in the amount of $50,000. 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 27. 140487 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Richard Betker, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., for the total amount of $1,200,000. 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 29. 140690 Communication relating to retention of outside counsel in matters involving alleged constitutional claims against the City. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Coggs and Zielinski No 0 Meeting adjourned at 4:08 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 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 15, 2014 COMMITTEE City of Milwaukee Page 14