JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 20, 2017
Minutes
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, November 20, 2017 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED 11/15/17
File numbers 171162 and 171175 have been added.
Meeting convened at 1:31 PM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski
1. 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
Appearing:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Emily McKewon - DNS
Kery Urban - Treasurer
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, Bauman and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Witkowski
2. 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
Appearing:
Matt Haessly - DCD, Real Estate
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer
Perry Margoles -
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DNS reinspection fees $1,827.30 due by November 27th.
2014-2016 Taxes if paid by November $23,106.81
if paid by December 7, 2017 $23,367.40
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
3. 171079 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2377
N. Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Alexandria Church of God in Christ, Inc., C/o Clifford Taylor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer
Clifford Taylor - Alexandria Church of God in Christ Inc.
DNS Fees for resinpection fees $2,436.80 due by November 27th,
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
4. 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 - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer
Brenda Lopez
2014-2016 taxes if paid by November $22,168.37
if paid by December 7, 2017 $22,415.70
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski
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No 0
Excused 1- Bauman
5. 171068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1853
N. 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner IA Fund
LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Karen Taylor - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Kerry Urban - Treasurer
IA Fund LLC ., - Mr. Hall
Reinspection fees of $406.30 due by November 27th
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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
6. 171040 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glenn Allen for property damage. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Glenn Allen -
Samir Amin - Infrastructure
Jason Sanders - DPW Sewer Maintenance
Based on department's testimony, and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald.
Witkowski moved this appeal be paid $400.00.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
171040 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Glenn Allen for property
loss. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
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No 0
7. 171106 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jo Anne Terry for property damage.
(1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Jo anne Terry
Water Dept - Jeff Novak Business Operations Manager
Based on department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
8. 171056 An ordinance relating to the authority of the municipal court to set
temporary deposit amounts.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Ald. Johnson - Sponsor
Jane Islo - Asst Court Administrator
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
9. 171162 Resolution relating to an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and
Legal Action of Wisconsin for the purpose of providing legal services to
indigent defendants in the Municipal Court.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Appearing:
Ald. Murphy - Sponsor
Steven Mahan - Director of Community Development Grant Administration
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Witkowski
No 0
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Excused 1- Perez
10. 171175 Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for the Federal
Historic and New Market Tax Credit programs and urging their
continuation.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Appearing:
Ald. Bauman - Sponsor
Brenda Wood - CC CC IRD
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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
11. 171099 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Danielle Decker - IRD
ACA Nick Desiato
LRB-2020
Relating to: authorizing pulsing stop lamps on vehicles.
Witkowski - Support
LRB-4551
Relating to: lowering the legal drinking age under certain circumstances.
Witkowski - Opposed
AB-603/SB-513
Relating to: impersonation of another on social media and providing criminal penalties.
Johnson - Support
AB-539/SB-446
Relating to: plans for supervised release of sexually violent persons, representation of
sexually violent persons by the state public defender, and making an appropriation.
Johnson - Support with amendment including "a domicile clause"
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
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No 0
12. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Mary Nell Regan - Director FPC
Angela McKenzie - member of the FPC
Clifton Crump - FPC
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
Ald. Johnson moved, the Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed
session on Monday, November 20, 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.
Roll call taken
Ald. moved committee goes back to open session.
Meeting adjourned at 3:27 PM
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.
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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. 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, November 20, 2017 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED 11/15/17
File numbers 171162 and 171175 have been added.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 171079 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2377 N.
Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Alexandria Church of God in Christ, Inc., C/o Clifford Taylor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 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
5. 171068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1853 N.
26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner IA Fund
LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 171040 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glenn Allen for property damage. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$155.85
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7. 171106 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jo Anne Terry for property damage.
(1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$675.89
8. 171056 An ordinance relating to the authority of the municipal court to set
temporary deposit amounts.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
9. 171162 Substitute resolution relating to an agreement between the City of
Milwaukee and Legal Action of Wisconsin for the purpose of providing
legal services to indigent defendants in the Municipal Court.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
10. 171175 Substitute resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for the
Federal Historic and New Market Tax Credit programs and urging their
continuation.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
11. 171099 Resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
LRB-2020
Relating to: authorizing pulsing stop lamps on vehicles.
LRB-4551
Relating to: lowering the legal drinking age under certain circumstances.
AB-603/SB-513
Relating to: impersonation of another on social media and providing criminal penalties.
AB-539/SB-446
Relating to: plans for supervised release of sexually violent persons, representation of
sexually violent persons by the state public defender, and making an appropriation.
12. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, November
20, 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.
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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda November 20, 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.
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