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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · June 12, 2017

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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, June 12, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 6/7/17 File Number 161363 has been added. Meeting convened at 9:02 AM Present 4 - Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski Excused 1 - Perez 1. 161724 Resolution relating to the appeal of Antoinette Jackson for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) This appeal was referred back to committee on the May 9, Common Council. 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 No 0 Excused 1- Perez 2. 170171 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kim Gentz for property damage. Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Brian Fields - DPW Fleet Kim Gentz not presttn when called A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution 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 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE 3. 170205 Resolution relating to the appeal of Frederick Dyson for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Sgt. Christopher Marshall - MPD Frederick Dyson Ald. Johnson moved to grant this appeal in the amount of $750.00 There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 170205 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Frederick Dyson for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) 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 4. 170248 Resolution relating to the appeal of Walter Ramsey for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Brian Fields - DPW Fleet Supervisor Walter Ramsey Based on department's testimony, 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 No 0 Excused 1- Perez 5. 160998 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3933-3935 N. Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alexander Echols. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Atty Stanley Lind DNs reinspection fees dues 2013-2016 Taxes if paid by June $17,471.36 If paid by July 20, 2017 $17,660.34 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 6. 161358 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1119 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Neville C. Marcellin, III. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim klajbor- Treasurer Neville C. Marcellin, III 2012-2016 Taxes if paid by June $33,501.84 If paid by July 20, 2017 $33,860.90 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 7. 161547 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6560 N. 53rd Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Brian Johnson. Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Brian Johnson 2012-2016 Taxes if paid by June $24,115.48 If paid by July 20, 2017 $24,368.95 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 8. 170259 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2015, and 2016 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: Assessor's Office - Peter Bronex 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 9. 170307 Appointment of La Keisha Wright Butler to Legislative Liaison Director by the Mayor. Appearing: Mrs. Lakeisha Buttler A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 10. 170337 Resolution expressing the City’s support for the Paris Climate Accord. Appearing: Sponsors - Ald. Murphy Erick Shambarger - Environmental Collaboration Office Sponsors added: Bauman, Johnson A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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 11. 161363 A substitute ordinance relating to deferred foreclosure on tax liens. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE Appearing: Sponsor by CC President - Hamilton Gregg Hagopian - ACA Spencer Coggs - City Treasurer Jim Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer Ald. Bauman moved to hold this item to the call of the chair; have file be heard at the Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 12. 170309 Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an update on the City-wide Federal Assessment of the potential impact of President Trump’s Proposed Budget and policies. Appearing: Jennifer Gonda - former Director Intergovernmental Relations Division Danielle Decker - Legislative Coordinator A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 13. 170174 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Appearing: Brenda Wood - Intergovernmental Relations Division Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office AB-277/SB-218 Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. Ald. Murphy moved the committee take a position to oppose this bill. Prevailed 5-0 AB-348 Relating to: limiting the authority of the state and political subdivisions to regulate wireless facilities and authorizing political subdivisions to impose setback requirements for certain mobile service support structures. Ald. moved the committee take a position to this bill. Prevailed A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman, Borkowski and Perez No 0 170174 Substitute resolution relating to legislative bills. 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 Ald. Perez arrived at 10:34 AM. 14. 170256 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Willie J. Newman in the amount of $410,000. Appearing: Mirim Horwitz - Deputy CA 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 Bauman No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Perez 15. 170334 Resolution authorizing settlement of the claims of various food processors and manufacturers for $30,000. Appearing: CA - Lakeisha Butler Miriam Horwitz - Deputy CA 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 Bauman No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Perez 16. 170207 Communication from the Equal Rights Commission transmitting its annual activity report. Appearing: Jeffrey Roman - Chair of the Equal Rights Commission Jessica Langill - Staff to the ERC City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE 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 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez 17. 170333 Communication from departments relating to the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Outstanding Debt Task Force. Appearing: Ald. Witkowski - Chair of the completed ODWG Brenda Wood - IRD Rocky Wruck - Comptroller Tom Woznick - DPW Parking Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office Adam Stephens - Deputy CA Emily Mckeown - Business Operations Manager DNS Jim Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer This Communication was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Murphy, Johnson, Bauman and Borkowski No 0 Excused 1- Perez The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 12, 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 12:19 Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE 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 8

Agenda

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Agenda 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, June 12, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 6/7/17 File Number 161363 has been added. 1. 161724 Resolution relating to the appeal of Antoinette Jackson for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 170171 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kim Gentz for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$988.36 3. 170205 Resolution relating to the appeal of Frederick Dyson for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$750.00 4. 170248 Resolution relating to the appeal of Walter Ramsey for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$833.98 5. 160998 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3933-3935 N. Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alexander Echols. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 161358 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1119 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Neville C. Marcellin, III. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 6/7/2017 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE 7. 161547 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6560 N. 53rd Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Brian Johnson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 170259 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2015, and 2016 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 170307 Appointment of La Keisha Wright Butler to Legislative Liaison Director by the Mayor. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 170337 Resolution expressing the City’s support for the Paris Climate Accord. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac 11. 161363 A substitute ordinance relating to deferred foreclosure on tax liens. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton 12. 170309 Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an update on the City-wide Federal Assessment of the potential impact of President Trump’s Proposed Budget and policies. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 170174 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR AB-277/SB-218 Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. AB-348 Relating to: limiting the authority of the state and political subdivisions to regulate wireless facilities and authorizing political subdivisions to impose setback requirements for certain mobile service support structures. 14. 170256 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Willie J. Newman in the amount of $410,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 170334 Resolution authorizing settlement of the claims of various food processors and manufacturers for $30,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 170207 Communication from the Equal Rights Commission transmitting its annual activity report. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 6/7/2017 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda June 12, 2017 COMMITTEE 17. 170333 Communication from departments relating to the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Outstanding Debt Task Force. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 12, 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. 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 3 Printed on 6/7/2017
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