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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, February 19, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 2/15/18 File Number 171394 has been added. Meeting convened at Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez, Witkowski 1. 171623 Appointment of Robin Reese to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Robin Reese A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Perez No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski 2. 171566 Appointment of David Jasenski to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE 3. 171567 Appointment of Nikki Purvis to the Community Relations - Social Development Commission by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Nikki Purvis A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 4. 171594 Resolution relating to the appeal of Carolyn Byrn and Sharlotte McFarland for the funeral costs for John Tucker. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Rachel Landon- Older sister Mrs. Sharline Sharlotte McFarland Caroline Byrne - aunt Brian Field - Fleet Division Supervisor Pat Fricker - ACA Based on city department's testimony and city attorneys recommendations, 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 5. 171546 Resolution relating to the appeal of Omar Barberena for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR No one present when called. 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. 171645 Resolution relating to the appeal of Shirley Glore for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE Appearing: Mrs. Shirley Glore Ms. Carol Rindt - Sewer Maintenance Patricia Fricker - ACA Based on City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this appeal. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 7. 171396 Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Douglas Phebus on behalf of Ana Maria Marquez Rodriguez and Jairo de Marcos Marquez for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR no one present when called. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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. 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 Appearing: Karen Taylor DCD Stephanie O'Connor - DNS 203020 Kerry Urban Mr. Dion D. Harrison DNS charges of $203.20 due by Feb 26 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 9. 171556 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3446-3448 N. 14th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE owner Jessie H. Ward. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor DCD Stephanie O'Connor DNS Kerry Urban Treasurer Mr. Jessie Ward 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 10. 171555 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6226 W. Port Avenue, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Freeland Properties LLC (Application made by Taylor Jensen). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban Mr James Overland 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 11. 171559 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2963 N. 56th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alexander Y. Vang. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban Mrs. Alexander Y Vang Rep by his mother 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 12. 171558 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4260 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE S. 4th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Melanie A. Groth. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban 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. 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 Appearing: Karen Taylor Stephanie O'Connor Kerry Urban Mr Jerome Rougge DNS 203.20 reinspection by 2/26/18 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 14. 171646 Resolution of settlement, including attorney’s fees and the return of municipal judgments paid through the claims process, to Plaintiffs Donald Mulder, et al in litigation entitled Donald Mulder, et al v. City of Milwaukee in the amount totaling $74,400. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Nick DeSiato - ACA Eileny Christopoulos - ACA 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 15. 171630 Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Allison Flanigan ACA Peter Bronex - Chief Assessor 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 16. 171613 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Ocwen’s $3,000 junior lien settlement offer regarding the City’s Compliance Loan to Felicia McIntosh. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 17. 171586 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled David J. Grycowski v. City of Milwaukee in the amount of $20,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jenny Yuan - ACA 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. 171595 An ordinance relating to the distribution of state property tax credits directly to the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing Robin Malone Treas Kerry Urban Treas John Ledvina LRB A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE No 0 19. 171394 Substitute resolution relating to the oversight of the City’s efforts to collect past due City debt. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor 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 20. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Steven DeVougas - Fire and Police Commissioner President 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 16 171613 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Ocwen’s $3,000 junior lien settlement offer regarding the City’s Compliance Loan to Felicia McIntosh. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Perez and Witkowski No 0 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 21. 171549 Resolution relative to legislative bills. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Kim Montgomery Brenda Wood AB-945/SB-784 Relating to: licensure of dental therapists and granting rule-making authority. Ald. Johnson moved Committee Supports 5-0 AB-923/SB-777 Relating to: increasing the authority of a county executive from a populous county and other counties and reducing the authority of a county board, budgeting procedures for populous counties, certain other counties, and cities, villages, and towns, and the method for establishing the compensation of county supervisors and county elective officers. Ald. Witkowski moved Committee Opposes 5-0 Ald. Borkowski objected 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 171549 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, February 19, 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 3:51 PM This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 19, 2018 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9