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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, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, April 11, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:35 PM Present 5 - Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski, Zielinski 1. 151626 Resolution relating to the appeal of Maria Russo for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - Asst CA no one present from department Maria Russo - Based on city attorny's testimony Ald. Zielinski moved denial of this claim A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 1- Hamilton 2. 151643 Resolution relating to the appeal of Doug Dralle for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - Asst CA Nancy Alvarado - Sewer Maintenance Mr. Doug Dralle Ald. Borkowski moved to pay this claim in the amount $492.75 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Borkowski and Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE No 2- Witkowski and Bauman 151643 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Doug Dralle for property damage. 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 3- Hamilton, Borkowski and Zielinski No 2- Witkowski and Bauman 3. 151686 Resolution relating to the appeal of Cynthia Calderon for property damage. (8th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - Asst CA Jeff Kluslow - Urban Forestry District Manager Cynthia Calderon and her sister, Sheila Calderon as the interpreter Based on City Attorney and Forestry's testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved denial of 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 5- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 4. 151684 Resolution relating to the claim of Jessica Kellerhals, agent for State Farm Insurance on behalf of Nicholas Stillings for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - Asst CA Jessica Kellerhals, agent for State Farm Insurance on behalf of Nicholas Stillings Based on non appearance, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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 5. 151642 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Anderson-Gee for property damage and personal injuries. (7th Aldermanic District) City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - Asst CA Jeff Randy krouse - Forestry Sanitation Christopher Kling - Urban Foresty ManagerMary Anderson-Gee Based on City Attorney's and department of Sanitation, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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 6. 151367 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3702 N. 40th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Larry Norwood. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 7. 151506 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2314 N. 15th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jantira Nakhapakorn. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 8. 150533 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3501-3511 W. North Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner New Covenant 3501 Commercial LLC.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer New Covenant 3501 Commercial LLC - John Moutry Exc Director City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by April $52,331.43 if paid by May 16, 2016 $ 52,922.07 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 9. 151741 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2879 N 41st Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sandra E. Penman. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Sandra E. Penman, Sheryl Penman 2012 & 2015 taxes if paid by April $5,502.89 if paid by May 16, 2016 $5,566.88 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. 151722 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3814 N. 13th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Rosetta Perry. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Rosetta Perry, daughter Kim Perry DNS charges: Reinspection fees of $60.84 Recording Enforcement fees of $456.30 Boardup fees of $215.75 TOTAL $732.89 due by thursday, April 14, 2016 by noon 2012-2015 taxes if paid by April $10,923.72 if paid by May 16, 216 $11,051.66 Other properties owned by applicant: 2861-2863 N 44th Street INSTALLMENT City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 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 11. 151703 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5140 N. 32nd Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner John J. Cook. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer John J. Cook DNS charges Reinspection fees of $5,298.15 due by Thursday, April 14, 2016 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by April $7,840.77 if paid by May 16, 2016 $7,928.51 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 12. 151721 Resolution cancelling various City invoices. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Dan Thomas - DPW Adm 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, Borkowski and Zielinski No 0 13. 151739 Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcel identified by tax key number 423-0032-000-1, 3757 W. Milwaukee Road, (Ingeteam Inc), on the 2014 manufacturing tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Vincent Moschella - Deputy City Atty. Peter Bronek - Assessor's Office City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 14. 151734 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2014 and 2015 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Peter Bronek - Assessor's Office 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 Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 15. 151537 Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Vincent Moschella - Deputy City Atty. Peter Bronek - Assessor's Office 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 --- The following Files may be placed on file as no longer necessary. 16. 081378 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation amending provisions relating to a First Class City School System to create a citywide elective position of Chief Executive Officer and abolish the position of Superintendent of Schools, and establish the terms of office of both School Board City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE members and the Chief Executive Officer to run and expire concurrently with those of the city’s Mayor and Common Council. Sponsors: Ald. Bohl 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 17. 090617 Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to allow the election of the members of the Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors, City of Milwaukee Municipal Court judges, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, coterminus with the election of the City of Milwaukee’s mayor and Common Council members. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac 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 18. 140761 Resolution relating to change in state law concerning possession of marijuana. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac 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 19. 140483 Resolution urging full enforcement of U.S. international trade laws relating to steel imports. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Witkowski, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 20. 141181 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Common Council’s Legislative Coordinator to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to traffic photo enhancement systems. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper 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 21. 131525 Resolution relating to reporting of multidrug-resistant infections and other serious healthcare-associated infections, and directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration, with the assistance of the Health Department, to seek changes in state law and policy to require reporting of certain infections to local health officials. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy 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 22. 141312 Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee's position on the State of Wisconsin's plans for reconstruction of the Interstate 94 corridor between 16th and 70th Streets. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy 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 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 23. 131736 Resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 24. 141484 Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bill. 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 25. 150220 Resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 26. 141295 Resolution relating to Office of the City Treasurer communications directed to delinquent taxpayers. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton 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 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 27. 140262 Resolution relating to continuing and expanding City voter registration activities and opportunities. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs 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 28. 130416 An ordinance relating to the organization and structure of the social development commission. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance 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, April 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. Meeting adjourned at 2:39 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. City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 11, 2016 COMMITTEE 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. 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. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 11