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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · January 8, 2018

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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, January 8, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:33 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8, 2018 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. 1. 171412 Appointment of Brandon Methu to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) No one present when called A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 2. 171265 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4373-A N. 14th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dion D. Harrison. No one present when called A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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 3. 171434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4933 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE N. 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Cornelia Brown (Application made by Novad Management Consulting). Appearing: Karen Taylor Steph O'connor Kerry Urban Novad Management Consulting on behalf of Olivia Fitgerald 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 4. 171187 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 924-926 N. 16th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Brook Management LLC. Appearing: Amy Turim Steph O'connor Kerry Urban counsel for Brook Management LLC - Atty. Lorraine McNamara-McGraw Fan Zhang agent for Brook Management LLC ACA Kevin Sullivan A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 1- Witkowski 5. 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. Appearing: Karen Taylor Steph O'connor Kerry Urban Clifford Taylor Reinspection fees $2,436.86 January 16, 2018 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 6. 171339 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4647 N. 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner BDWJ City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Investments LLC. Appearing: Karen Taylor Steph O'connor Kerry Urban Property registration fees $76.05 due by 1/16/18 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 7. 171297 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1931-A W. Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Kelly Popp. Appearing: Karen Taylor Steph O'connor Kerry Urban Kelly Popp 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 No 0 8. 171186 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1330-1332 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Roberto Romo Gallegos. A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 9. 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. Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie OConnor Kerry Urban City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Damion Ellzey Lamar Hall Resinpesction fees pending $406.20 Mr. Hall is seeking to clear property title 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 Witkowski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Perez 10. 171340 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2455-2457 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jerome T. Rogge. Appearing: Karen Taylor Steph O'connor Kerry Urban Reinspection fees of $2,640.00 due by 1/16/18 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 11. 171294 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Joan Martini for property damage. Appearing: Patricia Fricker 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- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 12. 171258 Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Lewis for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Patricia Fricker Brian Fields Markeith Lewis City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Based on departments testimony and city attorneys recommendations, Ald. moved denial of this appeal. 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 13. 171275 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Verlishia S. Ellis in the amount of $150,000. Appearing: Patricia Fricke 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. 171274 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Shirley Ploor in the amount of $14,449.34 and the claim of Erie Insurance in the amount of $5,250. Appearing: Patricia Fricker 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 No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 15. 171378 Resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and appropriating funds for this purpose. Appearing: Mary Dziewiontski A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Witkowski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Perez City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE 16. 171377 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $677.21 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $8,876.14. Appearing: 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 Witkowski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Perez 17. 171338 Resolution urging the United States government to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase prepared juice products. Appearing: Ald. Rainey Ald. Coggs Individuals in support of resolution: Milwaukee Food Council spokesperson Milwaukee Food Council spokesperson Elmer Moore Jr., 1014 N Astor Reggie Bonds 2870 N 70th Damion Thompson Joe Smith Christopher McNannan Andre Ellis David Ross William Johnson 4848 N Plateville Mrs. Armor on behaf of Juice Kitchen Stephanie Calloway 2468 S Austin St Fidel Colon Ald. Perez, Johnson, Borkowski, Bauman, Witkowski asked to be added as Co-sponsor, there were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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. 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 18. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE and current activities. Appearing: MaryNell Regan - Director of Fire and Police Commission Clifton Crump - Fire and Police Commission 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 Recess at 3:23 PM Reconvened at 3:27 PM 19. 171440 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Appearing: Danielle Decker AB-764 Relating to: the purchase of pseudoephedrine products and providing a criminal penalty. Support 3 -1 LRB-4162/1 Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. Support, on the condition of amending the bill to allow political subdivisions to impose additional regulations and restrictions on drone usage. 4-0 LRB-5007/1 Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail. Support 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 171440 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Perez and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Bauman The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8, 2018 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 3:47 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. 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 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE City of Milwaukee Page 9

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, January 8, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8, 2018 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. 1. 171412 Appointment of Brandon Methu to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 171265 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4373-A N. 14th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dion D. Harrison. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 171434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4933 N. 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Cornelia Brown (Application made by Novad Management Consulting). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 171187 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 924-926 N. 16th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Brook Management LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 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 6. 171339 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4647 N. 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner BDWJ Investments LLC. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 1/11/2018 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 171297 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1931-A W. Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Kelly Popp. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 171186 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1330-1332 W. Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Roberto Romo Gallegos. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 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 10. 171340 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2455-2457 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jerome T. Rogge. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 171294 Resolution relating to the appeal of Audrey Joan Martini for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$2,064.00 12. 171258 Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Lewis for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$3,626.59 13. 171275 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Verlishia S. Ellis in the amount of $150,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 171274 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Shirley Ploor in the amount of $14,449.34 and the claim of Erie Insurance in the amount of $5,250. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 171378 Resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and appropriating funds for this purpose. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 171377 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $677.21 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $8,876.14. City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 1/11/2018 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 171338 Resolution urging the United States government to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase prepared juice products. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Coggs 18. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 19. 171440 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR AB-764 Relating to: the purchase of pseudoephedrine products and providing a criminal penalty. LRB-4162/1 Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. LRB-5007/1 Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January 8, 2018 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. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 1/11/2018 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda January 8, 2018 COMMITTEE 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 4 Printed on 1/11/2018
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