JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 8, 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 Zielinski and, Ald.
Ashanti Hamilton
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, October 8, 2018 1:30 PM Committee Room, Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 1:34 PM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Hamilton
1. 180786 Resolution relating to the claim of Farmers Insurance and Atty. Kristina
Cooksey on behalf of Ricky Rankin for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 Hamilton
No 0
2. 180705 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Berg for property damages.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Based on no appearance, Ald. Hamilton moved denial of this appeal. There were no
objections.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
3. 180713 Resolution relating to the claim of Grace Johnson for property damage at
555 South Layton Bl. (8th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Pat Fricker - ACA
Ms. Grace Johnson
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notify the Tow lot for this claim.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
4. 180859 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ericka Jordan for property damages.
(2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 Hamilton
No 0
5. 180899 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2123 N. 11th
Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner AMALGAMATED
INVESTMENTS LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
McCollum-Gathing, Deborah - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office
Rep from Amalgamated Investments LLC - Mr. Ron Edward
Reinspection fees of $2,438.40
Vacant Building fees of $1,016.00
Garbage fees of $970.68
total due prior to October 16, 2018 $4,425.08
Building Not be ocupied until all restrictions.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
6. 180863 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3333 N. 9th
Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Forever Rich Ent
LLC (Application made by Letreya Powell, registered agent).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
McCollum-Gathing, Deborah - DCD
Emily McKeown - DNS
Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office
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Ms. Letreya Powell
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 Hamilton
No 0
7. 180524 Resolution opposing the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME
Council 31.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
8. 180943 Resolution urging the President of the United States, the U.S. Attorney
General and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to declare the
deaths of black men at the hands of the police a homeland security crisis.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
9. 180827 Resolution directing the Election Commission to implement a program to
train and certify all City employees, including Housing Authority of the City
of Milwaukee employees, who interact with the public to register
residents of the City of Milwaukee to vote.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
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 Hamilton
No 0
10. 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
Appearing:
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Jim Bohl - IRD
Ald. Borkowski - Sponsor
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 Hamilton
No 0
11. 180853 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
increasing the penalties for motorists operating vehicles without the State
minimum liability insurance.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
Appearing:
Sponsor - Ald. Borkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
12. 180849 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
relating to municipal budget systems in cities of the 1st class.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Borkowski, Ald. Bauman, Ald.
Perez, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Stamper and Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Sponsor - Ald. Donovan
Per lead sponsor, include Ald. Lewis to this resolution.
There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
13. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates
and current activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
La Keisha Butler - Director of F&PC
Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be HELD TO
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CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton
No 0
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
October 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 3:46 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.
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.
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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 Zielinski and, Ald. Ashanti
Hamilton
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Monday, October 8, 2018 1:30 PM Committee Room, Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 180786 Resolution relating to the claim of Farmers Insurance and Atty. Kristina
Cooksey on behalf of Ricky Rankin for personal injuries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 180705 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Berg for property damages.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$581.00
3. 180713 Resolution relating to the claim of Grace Johnson for property damage at
555 South Layton Bl. (8th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 180859 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ericka Jordan for property damages.
(2nd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$10,000.00
5. 180899 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2123 N.
11th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner
AMALGAMATED INVESTMENTS LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 180863 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3333 N.
9TH Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Forever Rich
Ent LLC (Application made by Letreya Powell).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 180524 Resolution opposing the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME
Council 31.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
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8. 180943 Resolution urging the President of the United States, the U.S. Attorney
General and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to declare the
deaths of black men at the hands of the police a homeland security crisis.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
9. 180827 Resolution directing the Election Commission to implement a program to
train and certify all City employees, including Housing Authority of the City
of Milwaukee employees, who interact with the public to register residents
of the City of Milwaukee to vote.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
10. 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
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
11. 180853 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
increasing the penalties for motorists operating vehicles without the State
minimum liability insurance.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
12. 180849 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
relating to municipal budget systems in cities of the 1st class.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Borkowski, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Perez,
Ald. Rainey and Ald. Stamper
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, October 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.
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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.
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.
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