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 30, 2017 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 PM Present 3 - Borkowski, Johnson, Perez Excused 2 - Bauman, Witkowski 1. 170949 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5316 N. 51st Boulevard, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Cleveland Allen. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'connor Kerry Urban Cleveland Allen by Mohammad Owaynat for Estate of 611 W National Ave 53204 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by November $10,038.14 if paid by December 7, 2017 $10,142.74 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 2. 170994 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4340 N. Teutonia Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Willie Peavey. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'connor Kerry Urban Willie Peavy Jr. Litter Clean up fees of $101.40 due by November 6, 2017 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by November $4,185.45 if paid by December 7, 2017 $4,237.57 Other properties owned by applicant 3555 N 9th 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 Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 3. 170806 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1971-1977 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner 1971 WEST CAPITOL DRIVE CO. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Via phone call on 10/27/17 per Mr. Margoles, to postpone until November 20th meeting. 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 Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 4. 170862 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3536-3538 N 22nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Christopher Shumpert. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'connor Kerry Urban Christopher Shumpert 2014 & 2016 delinquent taxes City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE if paid by November $5,497.20 if paid by December 7, 2017 $5,562.36 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 5. 170958 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2723 N. 5th street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Luis Padron C/O Adedara Atandare. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban Luis Padron Reinspection fees of $2,741.60 due November 6, 2017 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by November $17,806.80 if paid by December 7, 2017 $18,021.77 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 6. 170957 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3621 W. Hampton Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Bishop's Creek Community Development Corp.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban Darin Daniels Representative for Bishop's Creek Community Development Corp. outstanding charges at 3215 W Hampton Ave $1,356.09 due by November 6, 2017 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by Novemeber $5,201.03 if paid by December 7, 2017 $5,263.09 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 7. 170845 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1802 S. 31st Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jose M. Lopez and Brenda B. Lopez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Emily Mckeown Kerry Urban Jose Lopez & Brenda B Lopez 2014-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by November $22,168.37 if paid by December 7, 2017 $22,415.70 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski 8. 170993 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2061 S. 30th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Marixa Rodriguez (Application made by BMO Harris Bank, mortgagee). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'connnor Kerry Urban BMO Harris Bank Rep., Sara Gallis 2015-2016 delinquent taxes if paid by November $9,116.27 if paid by December 7, 2017 $9,227.37 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 Perez No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE Excused 2- Bauman and Witkowski Roll taken at 1:43 PM Present 4 - Borkowski, Johnson, Perez, Witkowski Excused 1 - Bauman 9. 171040 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glenn Allen for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 10. 170960 Resolution relating to the appeal of Rashedi Moore for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Patricia Fricker - ACA Jeff Kluslow - Forestry Ms. Moore Ald. Borkowski moved to pay this appeal in the amount of $1,000.00 Motion prevaled 3-1 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 1- Witkowski Excused 1- Bauman 170960 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Perez No 1- Witkowski Excused 1- Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE 11. 170947 Resolution relating to the appeal of Thomas Czerniejewski for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Atty. on behalf of Mr. Czerniejewski Patricia Fricker - ACA Bsed on City Department's testimony, Ald. Witkowski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 12. 171015 Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, William Avery, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. consisting of the payment of $1,987,012. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 13. 171001 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffry Cullen, in the amount of $25,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Miriam Horwitz - Deputy City Attorney A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 14. 170952 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE Peter Bronek - Chief Assessor A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 15. 161218 Communication from the various City departments and parties relating to difficulties in gaining code compliance, collection of inspection fees and code non-compliance fines, and collection of property taxes on properties owned by limited liability companies. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Ald. Witkowski - sponsor Kail Decker - ACA A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Bauman 16. 171041 Resolution relating to implementing certain recommendations to address problems in the City’s housing environment caused by Limited Liability Corporations. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Bauman 17. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: MaryNell Regan - FPC Director FPC Chair, Steven DeVougas City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Roll taken at 2:20 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski 18. 171046 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation altering the ages at which young people are eligible for certain types of employment. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Johnson A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 19. 171036 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Kim Montgomery - IRD Greg Hagopian - ACA Claire Evers - Consumer Health Director Milwaukee Health Department LaKeisha Butler - Director IRD Mary Nell Regan - Exc Director FPC Senator Lena Taylor AB-479/SB-387 Watch and report AB-480/SB-388 Watch and report AB-507/SB-414 position to support if include amendment by Ald. Bauman LRB-436/LRB-4368 position to opposed A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 2017 COMMITTEE This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 171036 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 --- The Following may be placed on file as no longer necessary. 20. 150772 Resolution amending Common Council Resolution File Number 150164 relating to fast-tracking of property tax collections for vacant or abandoned buildings. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 30, 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 4:31 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 30, 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. 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