JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Cavalier Johnson, Vice-Chair Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Terry L. Witkowski Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, October 9, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 10/6/17 File Number 170937 has been removed. Meeting convened at 9:02 AM Present 3 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman Excused 2 - Perez, Witkowski 1. 170863 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5071 N. 23rd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner Leona Amadi. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKoewn Kerry Urban Leona Amadi, Atty. David Zimer 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $9,718.48 if paid by November 16, 2017 $9,841.69 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 2. 170861 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4133-4135 N. 10th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner Edwards Sanders. Item was held, no one present when called in the order scheduled. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 3. 170847 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3935 N. 12th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Irawan Satriotomo. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKoewn Kerry Urban Irawan Satriotomo, represented by Mr. Greg Aln Augustine 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $11,025.42 if paid by November 16, 2017 $11,156.46 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 4. 170846 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3167-3169 N. Richards Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Extra Sharp Investments LLC. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKoewn Kerry Urban Extra Sharp Investments LLC - Mike dormant DNS Litter and cleanup fees $193.24 Due by noon on Monday, October 16, 2017 2800 N 16th $627.65 2801 N 18th $3,652.31 3467 N 2nd St $3,015.28 2809 N 33rd St $2,640.00 TOTAL $10,128.48 Due by Noon before next CC on 10/17, 2017 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $11,429.10 if paid by November 16, 2017 $11,554.55 Other properties owned by applicant: 3467-3469 N 2ND ST 282-2303-0 2016 OUTSTANDING - $8,278.33 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE 2809-2811 N 33RD ST 309-1018-100-5 2016 OUTSTANDING - $7,026.20 2800 N 16TH ST 311-2020-6 2016 OUTSTANDING - $8,391.88 2951 N BUFFUM ST 314-1049-8 2017-05 IN REM FILE 2014 bill $4,072.43, 2015 bill $3,042.87, 2016 bill $5,381.38; Grand Total $12,496.68 JFK/em A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 5. 170862 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3536-3538 N. 22nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Christopher Shumpert. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKeown Kerry Urban Christopher Shumpert, Mr. Mark Shumpert father of Christopher 2014 & 2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $5,432.03 if paid by November 16, 2017 $5,497.20 Requested per applicant, Ald. Johnson moved to hold this item until November cycle. There were no objectionsl 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 6. 170924 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1429 W. Atkinson Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Wisconsin Home Buyers Network LLC. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKeown Kerry Urban Wisconsin Home Buyers - Jeremy Arington DNS litter cleanup fees $566.31 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE 1421 W Atkinson Ave $756 1928 W Capitol Dr $363.08 TOTAL $1,685.99 Due by noon on Monday, October 16, 2017 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $30,300.55 if paid by November 16, 2017 $30,645.99 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 3811 W HAMPTON AVE 229-0627-100-5 2016 OUTSTANDING - $10,218.88 1928 W CAPITOL DR 244-0492-2 PAID IN FULL 4365 N 27TH ST 246-0308-100-1 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 bill $8,302.14, 2016 bill $8,935.59; Grand Total = $17,237.73 3815 N 54TH BLVD 266-0129-5 2016 OUTSTANDING - $2,642.65 1957-1959 W FINN PL 271-1043-6 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 bill $3,529.10, 2016 bill $3,879.28; Grand Total = $7,408.38 1721 W ATKINSON AV 271-2303-7 2016 OUTSTANDING - $9,761.91 2500-2502 W BURLEIGH ST 285-0853-7 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 bill $3,312.10, 2016 bill $7,596.73; Grand Total = $10,908.83 3336 N 45TH ST 288-0645-8 2016 OUTSTANDING - $2,789.84 1343 W COTTAGE PL 311-2414-8 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 bill $1,597.91, 2016 bill $1,469.36; Grand Total = $3,067.27 2371-2373 N 15TH ST 324-1328-0 2015-2016 OUTSTANDING 2015 bill $3,768.53, 2016 bill $3,535.32; Grand Total = $7,303.85 1426-1436 S 31ST ST 458-0009-1 PAID IN FULL A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 7. 170649 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4947 N. 55th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner King Luster LLC (application made by Shamia Washington). Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKeown Kerry Urban King Luster LLC - Shamia Washington 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $5,082.25 if paid by November 16, 2017 $5,142.69 Other properties owned by applicant 5937 N 42nd St 2016 Outstanding - $3,010.10 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 8. 170755 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4115 N. 51st BLVD, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Joseph Bynum. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban Joseph Bynum, Mike Hwathorne- brother representing Mr. Bynum 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $9,888.13 if paid by November 16, 2017 $9,998.87 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 9. 170903 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4047 N. 42nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Eugene Pitchford, Jr. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Eugene Pitchford Jr. 2014-2016 Delinquent taxes if paid by October $8,525.42 if paid by November 16, 2017 $8,627.28 Other properties owned by applicant 9300 W Ryan Ct PAID IN FULL A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE 10. 170848 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4684-4686 N. 52nd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Joshua Wyatt. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Joshua Wyatt 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $5,731.47 if paid by November 16, 2017 $5,798.61 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 11. 170845 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1802 S. 31st Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to former owners Jose M. Lopez and Brenda B. Lopez. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Jose Lopez and Brenda Lopez 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $21,921.01 if paid by November 16, 2017 $22,168.37 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 12. 170923 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3725 S. Logan Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District, to former owners Kenneth Siwieck and Barbara Paluso. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Ken Siwieck and Barbara Paluso 2013-2016 delinquent taxes City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE if paid by October $17,345.97 if paid by November 16, 2017 $17,535.41 A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 13. 170650 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1937 N. 36th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner MBJ Property MGMT LLC (application made by Michael Banks). Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban MBJ Property Management LLC - Michael Banks 2015-2016 delinquent if paid in October $4,353.21 if paid by November 16, 2017 $4,406.76 Other properties owned by applicant 2931 N 19th St PAID IN FULL 1424 N 39TH ST PAID IN FULL A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 14. 170860 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1448 N. 39th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owners Felipe Diaz-Arias and Amanda Lynn Diaz. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Felipe Diaz-Arias & Amanda Lynn Diaz 2015 delinquent taxes if paid in October $859.40 if paid by November 16, 2017 $867.67 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 15. 170922 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1234-1236 W. Garfield Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Broadnax Realty LLC. Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry urban Broadnax Realty LLC - Mr. Keith Broadnax representing his father. 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $10,196.01 if paid by November 16, 2017 $10,304.77 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Perez and Witkowski 16. 170465 Resolution relating to the appeal of Timothy Kinney for property damage. Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Mr Timothy Kinney and wife, 8324 W Palinfield Ave Greenfield 53220 Based on ity department's testimony, Ald. moved 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski Attendance taken at 9:31 AM Present 4 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez Excused 1 - Witkowski 17. 170564 Resolution relating to the appeal of Debra Wallace for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE Pat Fricker - ACA Based on second time of non appearance, 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski 18. 161689 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Michael S. Sperling on behalf of Willie Lampkins for property damage and injuries. Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Atty. Micahel Sperling to represent Mr. Willie Lampkins Fleet Division Supervisor - Brian Field 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski 19. 170836 Resolution relating to the claim of Deutch Law offices on behalf of George Collura for personal injuries. 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski Attendance taken at 9:39 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski 20. 170897 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kenya Patterson-Brown for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE Ms. Brown - Appellant Bob Brooks - DPW Sewer Carol Rindt - DPW Sewer Ald. Borkowski moved to pay this claim in the amount of $500.00 Motion failed Ald. Bauman moved denial. 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 21. 170936 An ordinance relating to revision of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. Appearing: Ted Medhin - LRB A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 170936 A substitute 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. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 22. 170634 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to how fire and police chiefs may be removed from office. Apearing: Cesar Banks - 2223 N 25th Street in support of this file Kahlil Coleman - in support of this file Brenda Wood - CC CC IRD LaKeisha Butler - Director of IRD 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 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Perez No 2- Johnson and Witkowski 23. 170700 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Appearing: Danielle Decker - IRD AB-395/SB-303 Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a criminal penalty. position to OPPOSED by Bauman AB-396/SB-304 Relating to: blocking a thoroughfare as part of a riot and providing a criminal penalty. position to OPPOSED by Bauman AB-397/SB-305 Relating to: going armed with a firearm while participating in a riot and providing a criminal penalty. position to OPPOSED by Bauman A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 170861 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4133-4135 N. 10th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Edward Sanders. Individuals arived later in the meeting Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily McKoewn Kerry Urban Edward Sanders DNS reinspection fees $2,640.00 Due by noon on Monday, October 16, 2017 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by October $11,534.09 if paid by November 16, 2017 $11,657.38 City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 9, 2017 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Johnson A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Johnson The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 9, 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 11:38 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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