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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. Mark Borkowski, 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, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:35 pm Present 3 - Hamilton, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 2 - Witkowski, Zielinski 1. 151333 Appointment of Debra Kraft to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Debra Kraft - appointee A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 2- Witkowski and Zielinski 2. 151276 Resolution relating to the appeal of Juanita Guardiola for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Juanita Guardiola - appelant Based on the request of the appelant, item was held. 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 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Borkowski City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 2- Witkowski and Zielinski 3. 151306 Resolution relating to the claim of Yolander Helm, agent for Allstate Insurance Company, on behalf of Stanley Drulia for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this claim. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 2- Witkowski and Zielinski Attendance taken at 1:40 pm Ald. Witkowski arrived Present 4 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 1 - Zielinski Attendance taken at 1:51 pm Ald. Zielinski arrived Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski, Zielinski 4. 151269 Resolution relating to the claim of James Kolman for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Jeff Kluslow - Forestry Division James Kolman Ald. Borkowski moved to pay this claim in the amount $3,840.75 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Borkowski No 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman Excused 1- Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 5. 150905 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4142-4144 W. McKinley Court in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Syed Ihtheshamuddin. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non appearance, Ald. Zielinski moved to place this item on file. 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 6. 151217 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5253 N. Lovers Lane Road in the 5th Aldermanic District to former owner Will Smith. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Will Smith - former owner 2012-2014 taxes if paid by January $4,190.50 if paid by February 18, 2016 $5,208.51 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 3310 W AUER AVE CURRENT 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 7. 151218 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5253 N. Lovers Lane Road in the 5th Aldermanic District to former owner Derric Hudson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Derric Hudson - former owner 2012-2014 taxes if paid by January $3,420.10 If paid by February 18, 2016 $4,195.06 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 8. 151219 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2628 N. 21st Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Edgar E. Jiles. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Edgar E. Jiles - former owner 2012-2016 DNS Reinspection Fees of $20,345.20 The applicant also inidcated an ownership interest in the following properties with outstanding: 3730 W congress Street $247.73 2051 N 22nd Street $14,623.98 4710 W North Ave $1,208.44 GRAND TOTAL $16,080.15 2013-2014 Taxes if paid in January $3022.71 If paid by February 18, 2016 $5278.49 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 9. 151220 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2428-2430 W. Hadley Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Pearline Vaughns (Applicaion made by Alonzo Vaughns). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Pearline Vaughns (Alonzo Vaughns) - former owner City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 2013-2014 taxes if paid by January $3,939.60 If paid by February 18, 2016 $4,531.29 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 10. 151230 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1031 W. Wright Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Jantira Nakhapakorn. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Jantira Nakhapakorn - former owner, accompanied by counsel Reinspection fees of $359.97 The applicant has also indicated an ownership interest in the following properties with outstanding charges. 2326 -2371 N 6th St $1064.70 2314 N 15th St $537.42 2367 N 8th St $1691.35 2540 N 1st $1064.70 TOTAL FEES $4358.17 Due by Friday, January 15, 2016 before file can move to council. 2012-2014 Taxes if paid by January $13,480.06 If paid by February 18, 2016 $14,400.39 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 2945-2947 N 12th STREEt 2014 Outstanding $3,090.96 needs to become current by Friday, January 15, 20162540-2542 N 1ST STREET PAID IN FULL 2367 N 8TH STREET CURRENT 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 11. 151272 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4540 N. Teutonia Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner TYN Investments LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office TYN Investments LLC - John Nelson DNS Reinspection Fees pending $1,140.75 Due by Friday, January 15, 2016 2012-2014 TAXES IF PAID BY January $18,349.27 If paid by February 18, 2016 $28,326.86 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 12. 151295 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5044 N. 33rd Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Charles Singleton. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Charles Singleton - former owner REINSPECTION FESS $1,064.70 Due by Friday, January 15, 2016 2012-2014 Taxes if paid by January $8,363.14 If paid by February 18, 2016 $14,716.08 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 13. 151314 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3446 N. 47th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner K&K Investment Group LLC (Application made by Kaveus Taylor). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie urban - Treasurer office K&K Investment Group LLC - Kaveous Taylor DNS Vacant Bldg fees $861.90 Recording Enforcement fees $456.30 Reinspection fees $60.84 TOTAL $1,379.04 Due Friday, January 15, 2016 2013-2014 Taxes if paid by January $17,675.43 If paid by February 18, 2016 $21,295.44 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- Bauman and Borkowski No 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Zielinski 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Bauman 14. 151321 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 942-944 N. 29th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District to former owner Charity Properties LLC (Application made by Gloria Branch). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Carrie Urban - Treasurer office Charity Properties (Gloria Branch) - Gloria Branch DCD received information regarding negative activity in this property that poses the department objecting to the return of this property. DNS Litter clean up fees $229.16 Vacant Bldg & Reinspection fees $2,823.99 Boardup fee $182.75 TOTAL $3,235.90 Due by Friday, January 15, 2016 2013-2014 Taxes if paid by January $12,740.14 If paid by February 18, 2016 $14,737.52 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 2552 N 21ST STREET 2013-2014 Outstanding $5,982.31 this amount is required to be current by 1/15/16. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 15. 151290 Substitute resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and appropriating funds for this purpose. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 16. 151291 Substitute resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $558.63 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $10,532.96. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 17. 151215 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Paulina De Haan - IRD Chris Ahmuty - ACLU Ald. Zielinski moved committee takes a position to watch and report with the contingency that the following areas be changed: - Property fund - prohibition of utilizing seized vehicles City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE - exceeding $50,000 - return of property before completion of an investigation A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 151215 Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bills. 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 18. 151309 Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to join the City of Milwaukee as a plaintiff in the liquid aluminum sulfate bid rigging and price fixing class action lawsuit of his selection in the District Court of New Jersey, and further authorizing the City Attorney to select and retain outside counsel to represent the City of Milwaukee in such lawsuit. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 19. 151339 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims raised by plaintiffs in litigation entitled Ashford, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., related lawsuits, and the related claims of claimants in certain matters that have not been filed in court, referred to herein as the Strip Search and Body Cavity Cases for the total amount of $5,000,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deputy CA - Miriam Horwitz 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 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Zielinski 20. 151338 Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Mary C. Oden, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., in the amount of $100,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - ACA A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Zielinski The following items may be placed on file as no longer necessary: 21. 150782 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3113 W. Clybourn Street in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Charmian Graham NKA Penda. 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, January 11, 2016 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: City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 11, 2016 COMMITTEE Ald. Hamilton Ald. Witkowski Ald. Borkowski Ald. Bauman Ald. Zielinski Grant Langley - CA Jan Smokowicz - ACA Miriam Horwitz - Deputy CA Andrea Fowler - ACA Clifton Crump - Mayor's office Adam Wickersham - LRB Deputy Inspector Michael Brunson - MPD Mark Nicolini - Budget Office Jeff Novak - Water Dept Ald. Nick Kovac Meeting adjourned at 4:13 pm Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. 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