JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR Ald. Terry Witkowski, Vice-Chair Ald. 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, LaWanda Fletcher, 286-2881, lfletc@milwaukee.gov Friday, May 29, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:34 P.M. Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl, Zielinski 1. 141655 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5431 W. Lisbon Avenue in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Weatherby's LLC (Application made by Robert Olson). Mr. Olson has requested to schedule this item for the next Jud Leg meeting, June 15, 2015. 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 2. 141547 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3754 N 5th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Alvin and Della Clipps. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban/Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Andrew Kaplan, Capital Real Estate - appearing on behalf of Alvin and Delia Clipps 2011-2014 Delinquent taxes if paid by July 2, 2015 $21,681.00 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Hamilton, and Bohl No 3- Witkowski, Bauman, and 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 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 29, 2015 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 3. 141772 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael Maistelman on behalf of Ryan Antczak for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 4. 150164 Resolution relating to the city’s delinquent property tax collection process. Appearing: Spencer Coggs - City Treasurer Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Mark Nicolini - Budget and Management Office Aaron Szopinski - Mayor's Office Ald. Nik Kovac Gregg Hagopian - City Attorney's Office Hold one cycle. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Hamilton, and Witkowski No 2- Bauman, and Bohl Excused 1- Zielinski 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 Bohl No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Bauman, Bohl, and Zielinski No 1- Witkowski Hold one cycle. 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 1- Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 29, 2015 COMMITTEE 5. 150163 An ordinance relating to the disposal of city real estate. Appearing: Ald. Bauman - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 6. 150104 Resolution urging the state of Wisconsin to undertake a review of the juvenile justice system. 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 7. 150198 Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s opposition to a proposal to remove protections for Downer Woods and the Downer College buildings in the 2015-17 State Executive Budget. Appearing: Ald. Kovac - Sponsor Jeff Hurtado - Associate Vice Chancellor, UWM Mark Schwartz - Chair of the Executive Committee, UWM Keri Duce - External Relations Manager, UWM 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Roll call taken at 3:20 P.M. Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, Zielinski Excused 1 - Bauman 8. 150116 Resolution approving a partial settlement of the billboard 74.37 lawsuit relating to bus shelters, destroyed billboards, and billboards not owned by the plaintiff. Ald. Bohl moved to go into closed session at 2:27 P.M. There were no objections. Came back into open session at 3:20 P.M. Appearance: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 29, 2015 COMMITTEE Margaret Daun - City Attorney's Office Roll call taken at 3:20 P.M. 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 9. 150120 Resolution authorizing settlement of the Sec. 74.37 property tax assessment lawsuits of various NNN fast food restaurants v. City. Appearance: Margaret Daun - City Attorney's Office 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 10. 150172 Resolution authorizing payment in the settlement of civil rights claims made by Danyall Simpson in Danyall Simpson, et al. v. James Langer, et al. Appearance: Robin Patterson - City Attorney's Office 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 11. 150069 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of WE Energies. Patricia Fricker - City Attorney's Office 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 29, 2015 COMMITTEE 12. 150008 Resolution relative to legislative bills. 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, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 --- The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary. 13. 141913 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2623-2625 W. Fond du Lac Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Mary Choudry. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 14. 141697 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2872-2874 N. 44th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Sabir Ali. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 15. 141910 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5725 W. Burleigh Street in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sabir Ali. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 16. 141651 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3743-3745 N. 40th street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Charles B. Stokes & Ava Stokes. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 29, 2015 COMMITTEE FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 17. 141653 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3879-3881 N. Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Mohammad Rafiq. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 18. 141612 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1100 W North Ave, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Cedric Fleming. A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bohl, and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 29, 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. Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M. This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 6