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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, February 23, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting call to order at 1:37 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Zielinski Excused 1 - Coggs 1. 141620 Reappointment of Jeffrey Roman to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (15th 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 2. 141547 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3754 N. 5th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owners Alvin and Della Clipps (application made by Coast Angels Fund IV LLC, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Witkowski moved to hold since no one was present on behalf of Alvin & Della Clipps. 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE 3. 141545 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 731 W. Madison Street in the 12th Aldermanic District to former owners Guillermo and Josefa Rivera. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban/ JIm Klajbor - Treasurer Office Mr. Guillermo & Josefa Rivera Guillermon Antonio Rivera - son with POA The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the rerturn of this property provided the applicant pays Reinspection fees of $5,323.50 Due March 2, 2015 by noon or item will be return back to committee. 2012-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by April 2, 2015 $7,304.88 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 4. 141612 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1100 W. North Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Cedric Fleming (Application made by West Coast Fund LLC, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban/ JIm Klajbor - Treasurer Office Rep Rusty Long representing mortgagee Mr. Cedric Fleming did not show up The department of neighborhood services does not object to the return of this property provided the applicant pays Reinspection fees of $50.70 DUE on March 2, 2015 or item will be return back to committee. 2011-2014 delinquent taxes if paid by April 2, 2015 $27,630.38 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Hamilton and Bauman No 2- Witkowski and Zielinski Excused 1- Coggs A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 2- Witkowski and Zielinski No 2- Hamilton and Bauman Excused 1- Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 5. 141566 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Mark Metz on behalf of Elite Transportation Services, LLC, for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - CA Atty. Mark Metz on behalf of Elite Transportation Services, LLC Ms. Amanda James - Rep from Elite Transportation Services, LLC Mr Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure Based on testimony from City Department, Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this appeal. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 6. 141487 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Teresa Rickert on behalf of 4830 West Vliet Street, LLC for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - CA Atty. Teresa Rickert on behalf of 4830 W Vliet St, LLC Mr. Jeff Delleman - DPW Infrastructure Due to not having an amount for this appeal. Ald. Hamilton asked the Attorney, Ms. Rickert to submit an amount in reference to this appeal for the committee to be able to consider this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 7. 141565 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ronnie Lockett for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - AC Nancy Castro - Mr. Ronnie Locket Based on city department testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved to denied this claim. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 8. 141589 Resolution relating to the appeal of Richard Paetz for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 9. 141548 Resolution relating to the claim of Progressive Universal Insurance Company on behalf of Zachary Jones for property damge. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR No one showed up on behalf of Mr. Zachary Jones. Ald. Witkowski moved to denied this claim. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 10. 141564 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sandra Astorga-Rojas for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non-appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial of this appeal. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 11. 141590 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael Maistelman on behalf of Ryan Antczak for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR this item is been worked on for settlement. 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 12. 140763 Resolution relating to the appeal of Patrick Thompson, agent for PLC Properties, for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR This item was settled. 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE 13. 141546 Substitute resolution approving settlement of property tax refund claims of various CVS pharmacies in the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Steven Miner - Assessor's Office Substituted A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 141546 Substitute resolution approving settlement of property tax refund claims of various CVS pharmacies in the City of Milwaukee. 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 14. 141594 Communication relating to retention of outside counsel to provide services and representation in the Ordinance Enforcement Division. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Richard Withers - Special Assistant to City Attorney's Office 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 15. 141664 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 December 31, 2014. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE Appearing: Richard Withers - Special Assistant to City Attorney's Office 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 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 16. 141583 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jenifer Gonda Kim Montgomery Paulina DeHaan SB-11 Directional signage for the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County. Ald. Witkowski moved committee support this bill. SB-35 Waiting period for handgun purchases. Ald. Bauman moved committee this committee opposed this bill. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Zielinski 141583 Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Coggs and Zielinski 17. 141604 Resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 114th United States Congress. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jennifer Gonda Kim Montgomery City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE Paulina De Haan A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 141604 Substitute resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee Federal Legislative Package for the 114th United States Congress. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, February 23, 2015 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. Witkowsk moved that the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, February 23, 2015 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. Roll call: Ald. Hamilton Ald. Witkowski Ald. Zielinski Ald. Bauman Ald. Kovac Assistant City Attorneys: Grant Langley Miriam Horwitz Jan Smokowicz Jenny YuanAdam Stephens Richard Withers Richard Pfaff Clifton Crump City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 23, 2015 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourned at 4:45 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 9