JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, and Jose G. Perez Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, July 18, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 7/15/16 Item #16, File Number 160191 has been added Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez 1. 151896 Resolution relating to the claim of Tammy Jackson, agent for State Farm Insurance on behalf of the Bostonian Village South Owners Association, Inc. for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Based on second non-appearance, claim denied. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 2. 151511 Resolution relating to the claim of Terry and Jacqueline Radtke for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Hal Jenkins Plumbing Inspection Nancy Alvarado - sewer maintenance Terry Radtke - claimant City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE Based on department's testimony, Ald. Johnson moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 3. 151842 Resolution relating to the appeal of Virgil Cotton, Jr. for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Mr. Jeff Delleman - Infrastructure Mr. Virgil Cotton, Jr. Based on department's testimony, Ald. Perez moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 4. 160204 Resolution relating to the claim of Jen Brokmeier, agent for Cahtolic Mutual Group on behalf of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Arlicia McHenry representing claimant asked item to be held. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 5. 160011 Resolution relating to the claim of Frederick Haney for loss of property. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Mr. Frederick Haney - claimant Srgt. Christopher Marshall - MPD Internal Affairs Charmine Wilks - Tow Lot Manager Peter Knox - Assistant Manager City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE Based on the Tow Lot, Milwaukee Police Department and City Attorney's testimoy, Ald. Murphy moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Abstain 1- Perez 6. 151608 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lucille Tisdale and Eddie Tisdale for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Based on no appearance. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 7. 151809 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5270 N. 44th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Delwin L. Polk II. Sponsors: THE CHAIR This file was placed on file due to DNS charges not paid since recommended by committee to be return. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 8. 160389 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3034 N. 25th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to former owner Loretta Lee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer's Office City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE 2012-2015 Taxes if paid by July $3,892.80 If paid by August 25, 2016 $3,937.88 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 3569 N 11th Street 2013-2015 Outstanding (2016-05) 2013 bill totals $6,965.74 need to be paid before CC 7/26/16 2014 bill totals $9,386.97 need to be paid before CC 7/26/16 2015 bill totals $4,707.47 GRAND TOTAL $21,060.18 Ald. Bauman moved to hold this file in order for Ms. Lee to purchase property from DCD. No action taken on this motion. Ald. Murphy prefers to allow Ms. Lee to stay in her home, approve the return based on the JL Committee with understanding July and August to make payments to remain in the house. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 9. 160423 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1945-1947 W. Finn Place in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner 1945 W FINN PLACE LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn steffen - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer's Office Bob Richwaller - Rep 2012-2015 Taxes If paid in July $5,589.01 If paid in August 25, 2016 $5,651.67 Ald. Bauman moved denial to the return of this property. No action was taken on this motion. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Murphy, Johnson and Borkowski No 1- Bauman Excused 1- Perez 10. 160384 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE Outstanding Receivables Report. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Comptroller Office - Rocky Wruck A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 11. 160441 Resolution relating to City liens on MATA Community Media, Inc. property. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Bauman Jim Owzarski - City Clerk Jeremy McKenzie - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 12. 160370 Resolution appropriating up to $950,000 from the 2016 Common Council Contingent Fund for payment of settlement regarding litigation entitled CP South Howell v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City Attorney Office - Allison Flanigan Chief Assessor's Peter Bronek A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 13. 160452 Resolution of settlement, including attorney’s fees and an offset of past due real estate taxes, to Plaintiff Essie Phifer in litigation entitled City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE Essie Phifer v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Nicholas DiSiato - ACA Kevin Sullivan - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 14. 160440 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 5620 N. 38th Street, on the 2015 tax roll. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton On behalf of CC president requested this item to be held. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 16. 160191 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation increasing penalties for crimes committed with firearms. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski Appearing: Brenda Wood - CC CC 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 15. 160357 Resolution authorizing the cancellation of three Port of Milwaukee invoices in the total amount of $39,487.11. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Emma Stamps - Port of Milwaukee A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE No 0 17. 160427 Communication from the Recreation Department of Milwaukee Public Schools relative to the ability of MPS/MPS Recreation to keep schools open later to accommodate activities for youth during summer months. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Cavallier Johnson - Sponsor No one present on behalf of MPS Recreation Department A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July 18, 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 the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session. Appearing: Ald. Bauman Ald Borkowski Ald. Johnson Ald. Perez Ald. Murphy Others present: Grant Langley - CA Miriam Horwitz - DCA Jan Smokowicz - ACA Captain Shepard MPD Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office Molly King - Budget Office Oscar Tovar - Mayor's Office Arlisia McHenry - CC President Ald. Kovac Meeting adjourned at 3:11 P Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 18, 2016 COMMITTEE Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to participate or to gather information. 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