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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, February 1, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:36 p.m. Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski, Zielinski 1. 151473 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to ambulance staffing requirements. Sponsors: Ald. Puente Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Robert Puente Bob Rauch - Paretech Ambulance Larry Knuth - Paratech Ambulance James Baker - Curtis Ambulance Milwaukee Chief Fire Department - Mark Rohlfing Atty. Franklyn Gimble, representing Bell Ambulance Chris anderson - Bell Ambulance Wayne Jurecki - Bell Ambulance 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 2. 151383 Resolution relating to the appeal of LaKeisha Cole for damages due to police negligence. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Attorney Srgt. Christopher Marshall - MPD Ms. Lakeisha Cole -appellant Technical defect on notice of claim submitted, no amount was specified, per Asst. City Atty. Jan Smokowicz City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Due to the nature and circumstances of this claim involving the wrongful death of an individual, Committee recommends this claim be best dealt at the municipal court level. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 3. 151466 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sharon Shell for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - Asst City Atty Jeff Delleman - DPW Ms. Sharon Shell - Appellant Based on department's testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved this appeal be denied.Amount of claim stated by M. Smokowicz was $1,161.40. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Witkowski and Bauman No 2- Borkowski and Zielinski 4. 151272 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4540 N. Teutonia Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner TYN Investments LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer TYN Investments - One unit in the building was placarded as unfit for human habitation on July 2, 2014. this unit cannot be occupied until the placard has been removed, all of the violations causing the placard have been cured, and an Ouccupancy Permit has been issued by DNS 2012-2015 taxes if paid by February $28,326.86 If paid by March 10, 2016 $28,660.59 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 5. 151454 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4660 N. 29th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Midwest Commercial Funding LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Based on an email received while in committee, Treasurer office received a phone call, this applicant said they will not appear to the meeting. The former owner saw the amount of debt tied to this property and changed their mind. Erika Martinez 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. 151347 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7050 N. 37th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner Steven M. Cooper. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $6,532.29 if paid by March 10, 2016 $6,610.76 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 7. 151433 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2744 N. 9th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Janitra Nakhapakorn. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Jantira Nakhapakorn Atty. James Eby OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT WITH OUTSTANDING CHARGES: 2540-2542 N 1st St $709.80 2367 N 8th St $709.80 TOTAL CHARGES $1,419.60 Due by February 8, by noon 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $13,142.40 if paid by March 10, 2016 $13,294.62 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 2945 -2947 N 12th St current 2540-2542 N 1st PIF 2367 N 8th St PIF 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Bauman 8. 151432 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2369-2371 N. 6th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Janitra Nakhapakorn. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Jantira Nakhapakorn Atty. James Eby LITTER CLEAN UP FEES OF $209.90 Reinspection fees $1,759.29 GRAND TOTAL $1,969.19 OTHER PROPERTIES WITH OUTSTANDING CHARGES: 2540-2542 N 1st st $709.80 2367 N 8th St $709.80 GRAND TOTAL $1,419.60 TOTAL $3,388.79 ALL Due by Noon February 8 by noon 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $18,614.32 If paid by March 10, 2016 $18,835.93 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 2945-2947 N 12th Current 2540-2542 N 1st PIF 2367 N 8th St PIF 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 9. 150955 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3015 N. 9th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Matilda Ross (Application made by Mona Williams, Guardian). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim- DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Mona William The property was placarded as unfit for human habitation on November 9, 2015 at the request of DCD. the building cannot be occupied unti lthe placard has been removed, an Occupancy Permit has been issued by DNS, and all of the violations causing the placard have been cured. 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $6,336.73 If paid by March 10, 2016 $6,406.48 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 7006 N 86th PIF 5151-5153 N 45th St PIF 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 10. 151361 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2977-2979 N. Martin L King Jr Drive in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner LaRonnie W. Gilliam. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer LaRonnie Gilliams Atty Roy Evans - representing City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE DNS charges Reinspection fees $60.84 Projecting Sign invoice $33.46 Fire Prevention Permit fee $101.41 TOTAL $195.70 Due by noon on February 8, 2016 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $19,131.83 If paid by March 10, 2016 $19,367.94 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 11. 151277 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2708 W. Auer Avenue in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Anjuan Clemons. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 12. 151411 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4212 N. 49th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Dorothy Persons. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mrs Persons' son 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $14,025.23 If paid by March 10, 2016 $14,183.11 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 13. 151367 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3702 N. 40th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Larry Norwood. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Larry Norwood 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $15,354.55 If paid by March 10, 2016 $15,529.12 Ald Bauman moved to hold file for applicant to negotiate with DCD to sell property to Mr. Norwood. 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 14. 151385 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8082 N. Pingree Avenue in the 9th Aldermanic District to former owner Rosie Phillips (Application made by Wells Fargo C/O Gray & Associates). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Atty. Rep Wells Fargo C/O Gray & Associates - Mr. Mark Clauss DNS outstanding fees RECORDING ENFORCEMENT FEES $1,140.75 due by noon on February 8, 2016 2012-2015 If paid by February $25,589.06 If paid by March 10, 2016 $25,883.60 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. 151434 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2207 N. Lindsay Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Elizabeth Williams As Trustee of the Elizabeth Williams Revocable Trust. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Regina Williams & Ald. Stamper, II City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by Febraury $15,317.62 If paid by March 10, 2016 $15,497.06 Ald. Bauman moved to hold this property to give Ms. Williams opportunity to buy back the property from Department of City Development. 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 16. 150910 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2119 N. 35th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner 2119 North 35th St LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ald. Stamper, II Hugh Sadler 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by February $15,325.71 If paid by March 10, 2016 $15,494.46 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 17. 151465 Resolution relating to the criteria used by the state Department of Transportation in the closing of highway median openings that affect area businesses. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Witkowski 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. 151472 An ordinance relating to lead abatement charges. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Appearing: President - Michael Murphy sponsor City Treasurer - Spencer Coggs Health Department Commissioner - Bevan Baker Lisa Lien - Health Department A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 19. 151459 Resolution authorizing an agreement between TJM Holdings, LLC and the City of Milwaukee concerning assignment under Wisconsin Statutes 75.106 of the City’s right to Wisconsin Statutes 75.521 in-rem foreclosure judgment against 1644-48 North 12th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper Appearing: Ald. Stamper, II - Sponsor Asst. City Atty. Gregg Hagopian Matt Haessly - DCD Real Estate Tom McHugh, Jr. (TJM Holdings, LLC) 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 20. 151382 Resolution urging the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to request a waiver from the FoodShare Employment and Training Program. Sponsors: Ald. Bohl A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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 21. 151381 Resolution amending the 2015-2016 state legislative package relating to requiring community notification and the formation of community advisory committees for adult family homes. Sponsors: Ald. Bohl, Ald. Witkowski, Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Bauman Appearing: Ald. Jim Bohl, Jr Sponsor City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Ald. Witkowski, Hamilton and Bauman would like to be added as co sponsor for this file; Ald. Bohl does not object 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 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, February 1, 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. Bauman moved committee goes into closed session. Roll call: Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski Ald. Zielinski Ald. Witkowski Ald. Hamilton Grant Langley - CA Miriam Horwitz - DCA Jenny Yuan - ACA Patrick McClain - ACA Captain James Shepard - MPD Clifton Crump - Mayor's Office Sarah Zarate - Office of President Murphy Meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 1, 2016 COMMITTEE Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. 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