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, September 12, 2016 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:38 PM Present 4 - Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez Excused 1 - Johnson 1. 160368 Resolution relating to the appeal of Gregory Wilder for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Appearing: 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 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson Ald. Johnson arrived at 1:39 PM Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez 2. 160369 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Reardon for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Ian Brown - Urban Forestry District Manager Ms. Reardon - appellant Patricia Fricker - ACA Ald. Borkowksi moved to accept and make part of the pemanent record, pictures and neighbor's testimony. Based on department's testimony, Ald. Murphy moved denial of this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 1- Perez 3. 160537 Resolution relating to the claim of Student Transportation of America for property damage. Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Ms. Sandra Fisher - Safety Rep from Student Transportation of America Randy Krouse - Forestry 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 4. 160642 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glenda Graham-Bender for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Appearing: Brenda Graham-Bender Patricia Fricker - ACA John Weigman - Fleet Dispatch Brian Fields - Fleet Training Supervisor Based on department's testimony, Ald. Borkowski moved denial of this appeal. 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 5. 160552 Resolution relating to the appeal of Alexandria Lange for property damage. (3rd Aldermanic District) Appearing: Alexandria Lange Patricia Fricker - ACA Chuck Weigman - Fleet Operations Manager Brian Field - Fleet Taining Instructor 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: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE Aye 3- Murphy, Johnson and Bauman No 2- Borkowski and Perez 6. 160554 Resolution relating to the appeal of Candace Washington for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Appearing: Candance Washington Chuck Weigman - Fleet Operations Manager Brian Field - Fleet Training Instructor Based on deparment's testimony, 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 Excused 1- Perez 7. 160480 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4238 N. 18TH Street, in the 1ST Aldermanic District to former owner LOA Investments c/o Kaveus Taylor. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas LOA Investments c/o Kaveus Taylor 2013-2015 taxes if paid by September $7,813.38 if paid by October 20, 2016 $7,895.36 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 8. 160482 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3222 N. 3rd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Maurice Hampton. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas Maurice Hampton City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided the applicant pays Reinspection Fees of $608.40 Due by 9/19/16 2013-20158 Taxes if paid by September $10,265.78 If paid by October 20, 2016 $10,383.06 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 9. 160485 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3355 N. 20th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Antoinette Redd. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Kerry Urban - Treas Antoinette Redd represented by Mr. Darin Hubbard The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided the applicant pays Litter Cleanup of $30.42, code Compliance Fees of $180.00 and Vacant Building Fees of $500.00 TOTAL $710.42 Due by 9/19/16 2014-2015 Taxes If paid by September $2,897.82 If paid by October 20, 2016 $2,934.70 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 10. 160572 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 165 N. 66th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to former owner Amos Mietz. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas Amos Mietz NOT PRESENT The Department of City Development objects to the vacation of the judgement for the property located at 165 North 66th Street: The property has been a neighborhood nuisance for the past several years. It has 5 open code violations and has been on monthly reinspection fees since 2007. The Milwaukee Police Department has two reports relating to the property: March 12, 2012 for battery and March 14, 2015 for use of a dangerous weapon both reports are for the current occupants. The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE the applicant pays Reinspection Fees of $2,737.80 2014-2015 Taxes if paid in September $17,813.29 If paid by October 20, 2016 $18,031.87 Other properties owned by applicant: 9336 W Dixon St paid in full Ald. Murphy said that there were letter received from constituants in opposition to the return of this property. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution 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. 160462 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1207 N. 43rd Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to former owner Innovative Const Design LLC (Application Made By Clifton Morrison, Registered Agent). Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas Innovative Const Design LLC (Clifton Morrison, Registered Agent) The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided the applicant pays Vacant building Fees of $659.10 Due by 9/19/16 2014-2015 Taxes if paid in September $6,037.54 If paid in October 20, 2016 $6,111.72 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 4857 N 58TH ST 210-0064-7 2013-2015 OUTSTANDING (201605 INREM) 2013 total: $4,267.76 2014 total: $2,770.75 2015 total: $3,710.37 Grand Total: $10,748.88 3434-3436 N 2ND ST 282-2121-1 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 2014 total: $3,229.30 2015 total: $5,841.09 Grand Total: $9,070.39 3426-3428 N 2ND ST 282-2123-2 2013-2015 OUTSTANDING (201604 INREM) 2013 total: $4,379.09 2014 total: $4,007.29 2015 total: $5,945.86 Grand Total: $14,332.24 3069 N SHERMAN BLVD 307-0602-0 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 2014 total: $9,099.92 2015 total: $8,626.57 Grand Total: $17,726.49 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE 2871 N 22ND ST 310-1343-7 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 2014 total: $2,226.41 2015 total: $1,709.49 Grand Total: $3,935.90 3819-3821 W GALENA ST 366-1830-X 2014-2015 OUTSTANDING 2014 total: $287.70 2015 total: $839.37 Grand total: $1,127.07 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Murphy, Johnson and Borkowski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Perez 12. 160631 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2245-2247 N. 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Robert R. Coleman Jr. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas Robert R. Coleman Jr. The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided applicant pays fees of $2,349.14 2013-2015 Taxes If paid in September $32,305.20 if paid in October 20, 2016 $32,673.55 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 3- Murphy, Johnson and Borkowski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Perez 13. 160481 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1321 W. Albany Place, in the 15th Aldermanic District to former owner Terri L Lambert-Jones. Appearing: Emily Mckeown - DNS Karen Taylor - DCD Jim Klajbor - Treas Terri L. Lambert-Jones 2014-2015 Taxes if paid by September $3,759.06 if paid by October 20, 2016 $3,808.53 Other properties owned by applicant: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE 2313 - 2315 W Hampton Ave PAID IN FULL Per Mr. Klajbor suggested to hold this file to allow Ms. Lambert-Jones time to pay the entire amount at once. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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 14. 160616 Resolution authorizing an agreement between Washfountain, 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 2203 West Michigan Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Appearing: Matt Haessly from DCD Peter Ogden-Ogden & Company, Inc. Sue Sardina-Ogden & Company, Inc. Derek Reinke-Ogden & Company, Inc. 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 15. 160656 Communication relating to the City’s plans for the implementation of early voting. Appearing: Neal Albretch - Election Commission A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 16. 160657 Resolution relating to the implementation of early voting. Appearing: Neal Albretch - Election Commission A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Johnson, Bauman and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE No 2- Murphy and Borkowski 17. 151721 Resolution cancelling various City invoices. Appearing: Dan Thomas - DPW A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 18. 160460 Resolution authorizing payment of interim attorney’s fees in the lawsuit entitled Davin Green v. Jonathon Newport and the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $23,676.92. Appearing: Patrick McClain - 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 19. 160494 Resolution to settle claims for defense of various police officers. Appearing: Jan Smokowicz - ACA A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 20. 160591 An ordinance relating to revision of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 21. 160605 Resolution of the City of Milwaukee adopting the Notice Under the City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 12, 2016 COMMITTEE Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA Coordinator and Grievance Procedure Under the ADA. Appearing: Bill Christianson - Budget & Management Division Rebecca Rabatin - Budget & Management Division A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Johnson The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, September 12, 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. Johnson moved the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session. Roll Call Ald. Bauman Ald. Borkowski Ald. Johnson Ald. Perez Ald. Murphy Also present: Ald. Kovac Captain James Shepard - MPD Jan Smokowicz - ACA Grant Langleay - CA Miriam Horwitz - Deputy CA Sue Lappen - ACA Patrick McClain - ACA Oscar Tovar - Mayor's Office Arlisia McHenry - Staff Assistant to the Common Council President Meeting adjourned at 4:21 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 9