JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 2, 2018
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 Bauman, Ald.T. Anthony Zielniski and, Ald.
Robert G. Donovan
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, July 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
6/29/18 AMENDED
File Number 180467 has been added.
Meeting called to order at 9:02 AM
Present 3 - Borkowski, Bauman, Donovan
Excused 2 - Johnson, Zielinski
1. 180356 Resolution relating to the claim of Vitali Liberman for property damge.
(10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Based on non appearance.
This Resolution was RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF.
POSTPONEMENT
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Donovan
No 0
Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski
2. 180357 Resolution relating to the appeal of Richard and Dawn Nieth for property
damage. (11th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Based on non appearance
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Donovan
No 0
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Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski
3. 180358 Resolution relating to the appeal of Angelica Ortega for property
damage. (12th Aldermanic District)
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Johnson
4. 180460 Resolution to settle claims of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown for defense
of various police officers in the amount of $19,302.50.
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, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
5. 180458 Resolution to settle claims for defense of Police Officers Dean Lidwin
and Timothy Meinecke in the amount of $18,057.50.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
6. 180467 Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officers to enter into a
contract for the services of a consultant in accordance with the provisions
of a settlement agreement in Collins, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
180467 Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officers to enter into a
contract with Crime and Justice Institute for the services of a consultant in
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accordance with the provisions of a settlement agreement in Collins, et
al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
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 3- Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski
No 2- Borkowski and Donovan
7. 180386 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Debora Stacey, in the
amount of $25,000.
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Johnson
8. 180105 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Charles Collins, et
al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. in the amount of $1,900,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski
No 2- Borkowski and Donovan
9. 180486 Resolution urging the President and U.S. Congress to develop a policy to
reunite the children and parents who were separated when they were
detained while crossing the border between the United States and
Mexico.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
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, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
10. 180484 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
authorizing the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create
part-time assistant district attorney positions to serve in the Community
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Prosecution Units at local Milwaukee Police Department districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Ald. Johnson
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, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
11. 180429 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to lobby the U.S. Congress to enact legislation
providing a cap on damages for police misconduct lawsuits.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
Appearing:
Ald. Witkowski - Sponsor
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
12. 180365 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
permitting the City of Milwaukee to make the position of police chief an
elected position.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
Appearing:
Ald. Rainey - Sponsor
Danielle Decker - IRD
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, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
Attendance taken at 9:20 AM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Donovan
13. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Clifton Crump - F&PC Operations Manager
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, Zielinski and Donovan
No 0
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July
2, 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.
Meeting adjourned at t11:19AM
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
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.
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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 Bauman, Ald.T. Anthony Zielniski and, Ald. Robert
G. Donovan
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, July 2, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
6/29/18 AMENDED
File Number 180467 has been added.
1. 180356 Resolution relating to the claim of Vitali Liberman for property damge.
(10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$15,000.00
2. 180357 Resolution relating to the appeal of Richard and Dawn Nieth for property
damage. (11th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$3,640.00
3. 180358 Resolution relating to the appeal of Angelica Ortega for property damage.
(12th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$500.93
4. 180460 Resolution to settle claims of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown for defense of
various police officers in the amount of $19,302.50.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 180458 Resolution to settle claims for defense of Police Officers Dean Lidwin and
Timothy Meinecke in the amount of $18,057.50.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 180467 Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officers to enter into a
contract for the services of a consultant in accordance with the provisions
of a settlement agreement in Collins, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 180386 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Debora Stacey, in the
amount of $25,000.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 180105 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Charles Collins, et
al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. in the amount of $1,900,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 180486 Resolution urging the President and U.S. Congress to develop a policy to
reunite the children and parents who were separated when they were
detained while crossing the border between the United States and Mexico.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
10. 180484 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
authorizing the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create
part-time assistant district attorney positions to serve in the Community
Prosecution Units at local Milwaukee Police Department districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
11. 180429 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to lobby the U.S. Congress to enact legislation providing
a cap on damages for police misconduct lawsuits.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
12. 180365 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
permitting the City of Milwaukee to make the position of police chief an
elected position.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
13. 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, July 2, 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.
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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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