JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 12, 2017
Minutes
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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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