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, May 1, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 4/26/17- File Number 161363, item #8 has been added. Meeting convened at 9:08 AM Present 5 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski, Perez 1. 170055 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sara Zarate - IRD Brenda Woods - CC CC Ald. Kovac Mr. Evan Goyke - Assembly Rep Dist 18 Ald. Lewis Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 170055 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 2. 161724 Resolution relating to the appeal of Antoinette Jackson for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA - Kail Decker Bernice Fleming - Water Dept Jeff Novak - Water Dept Nancy Alvarado- Sewer Maintenance Mr. & Ms. Antoniette Jackson Based on department's testimoy and City Attorney's recommendations, 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 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 1- Perez 3. 161656 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jesse Ford for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA - Kail Decker Brian Field - Fleet Division Training Supervisor Mr. Jesse Ford Based on department's testimony and recommendation of the City Attorney, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 4. 161689 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael S. Sperling on behalf of Willie Lampkins for property damage and injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non apperance. 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. 161673 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kenneth Daniel for property damage. City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA - Kail Decker James Washignton - Bridge Maintenance Mr. Kenneth Daniel Based on department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 6. 161750 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Ellison Hitt on behalf of Tyler Perales for personal injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Atty. Allison Hitt on behalf of Tyler Perales ACA - Kail Decker Based on CIty Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 7. 170071 Resolution relating to the appeal of Steve Adamczyk for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Steve Adamczyk Jeff Novak - Water Dept Bernice Fleming - Water Dept Jeff Kloslow - Forestry ACA - Kail Decker Based on Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Perez 8. 161363 A substitute ordinance relating to deferred foreclosure on tax liens. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton 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 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 9. 161430 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3004 N. 30th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jennifer Rhodes. 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- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 10. 161428 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2453 W. Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Raniyah Dillard. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ms. Raniyah Dillard Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckewon DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer 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 No 0 11. 170082 Resolution authorizing payment of a judgment entered by U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the lawsuit titled Kevin C. Williams v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 12. 170035 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2014, 2015, and 2016 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Peter Bronek - Chief Assessor 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 13. 170023 Resolution relative to the payment of a special improvement bill placed on the 2016 Tax Roll and appropriating funds for this purpose with the total cost of the bill being $385.74. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontowski 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 14. 170093 An ordinance relating to the composition, authority, and responsibilities of the equal rights commission. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 15. 160191 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE of legislation increasing penalties for crimes committed with firearms. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 16. 161606 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division and the Common Council’s Legislative Coordinator to seek additional state funding for traffic safety enforcement. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Donovan, Ald. Bauman and Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Rainey - Sponsor Ald. Lewis Ald. Bauman and Johnson add as co-sponsor. There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 17. 170091 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s position on county, state, and federal legislation intended to reduce incarceration and violence. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Johnson and Ald. Lewis Appearing: Sponsors Kovac, Johnson, Lewis Ald. Bauman added as co-sponsor 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 Perez No 1- Borkowski City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2017 COMMITTEE The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, May 1, 2017 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 Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous 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. 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 7