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 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, September 17, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:33 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Donovan Excused 1 - Donovan 1. 180694 Resolution relating to the claim of Karen Grade for property damge. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Carol Rindt - Program Manager from Sewer Department Karen Grade - Claimant Based on City Department testimony and the city attorney's recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved this claim be denied. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 2. 180703 Resolution relating to the appeal of Truman Jackson for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Mr. Truman Jackson - Appellant Carol Rindt - Sewer Maintenance City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE Based on department testimony and the recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney, 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 3. 180797 Resolution relating to the appeal of Eula Edwards for property damages. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA NO SHOW Based on no show when appellant was called, Ald. Bauman moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 4. 180702 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jennifer Pearson for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Jennifer Pearson and Matt Pearson Brian Fields - Fleet Dvision Trainer Based on department's testimony and the recommendation of the City Attorney, 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 3- Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Donovan City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE 5. 180768 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sammie Reed for property damages. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Mr. Sammi Reed - Appellant Brian Fields - Fleet Division Based on city attorney's recommendation and city department's testimony, Ald. Zielinski moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 6. 180704 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kee Vang for property damages. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Samir Amin - DPW Infrastructure Mr. Kee Vang - appellant Based on department's testimony and recommendations from the city attorney, 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 7. 180740 Resolution relating to the appeal of Brett Grasse for property damages. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Samir Amin - DPW Infrastructure Mr. Brett Grasse - appellant Based on city attorney's recommendation and city department's testimony, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this appeal. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 8. 180742 Resolution relating to the appeal of Charles Davis for property damages. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Samir Amin - DPW Infrastructure Mr. Charles Davis - appellant Based on city attorney's recommendation and city department's testimony, 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 9. 180775 Resolution relating to the claim of Society Insurance on behalf of Mary Gleason for personal injuries. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 10. 180714 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Myra Flynn in the amount of $72,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Donovan 11. 180739 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Michael T. Wilson in the amount of $35,000. 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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Donovan 12. 180787 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Maurita Holmes in the amount of $50,000. 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- Borkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Donovan 13. 180749 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Haven Funds, LLC v. City of Milwaukee, for the total amount of $17,047.88. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Peter Bronex - A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Donovan 14. 180748 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Thanks-a-Lot LLC, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, for the total amount of $2,516.77. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE 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, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 15. 180773 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2017 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 16. 180707 Communication relating to the use of expungement as part of the criminal court reform process. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Joe Peterangelo - Wisconsin Policy Forum Nicole Brookshire - OAAA Milwaukee County Rob Henken - President Wisconsin Policy Forum Brenda Wood - CC CC President Hamilton A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 17. 180745 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation increasing the penalties for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers who knowingly accept or sell stolen property. Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 18. 180474 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to provide for voting pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds; for the acceptance of a mobile-compatible electronic voter identification system; and for universal voter registration. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Sponsor Brend Wood - CC CC Neil Albrecht - ELection Commission Director 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 19. 180485 Resolution relating to various voter registration initiatives. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Sponsor Neil Albrecht - Election Commission 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 20. 180743 Substitute resolution commending The Kroger Company for moving toward the permanent elimination of plastic shopping bags. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 21. 180709 Resolution urging Milwaukee Public Schools to pre-register all students 18 years of age and older to vote. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Sponsor A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan 22. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: LaKeisha Butler - F&PC Director Mr. Paul Mozina 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Donovan The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, September 17, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourned at 4:51 PM 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. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter. 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