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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 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 29, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convenend at 1:31PM Present 4 - Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski, Hamilton Excused 1 - Johnson 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 Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Atty. Tom Rich - Farmers Insurance on behalf of Ricky Rankin A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 2. 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 Peter Knox - Tow Lot Manager Grace Johnson Based on department's testimony and recommendation of the City Attorney's, Ald. Hamilton moved that the vehicle of Ms. Johnson be return back to her, in the weeks immediately after Common Council takes action on November 5th, 2018. There were no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE 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 Roll taken at 1:38 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Hamilton 3. 180859 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ericka Jordan for property damages. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Ericka Jordan Carol Rindt - Program Manager for Sewer Based on department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Borkowski moved to denied. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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 4. 180970 Resolution relating to the appeal of Zemon and Osceria Hayes for property damages. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non-appearance, Ald. Hamilton moved denial of this appeal. 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 5. 180961 Resolution relating to the claim of Lakesha Carrington for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE Pat Fricker Carol Rindt - Sewer Maintenance LaKesha Carrington Based on department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Hamilton moved denial. 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 6. 180947 Resolution relating to the claim of Ardell Bergin 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 7. 180969 Resolution relating to the appeal of Teresa McClung for property damages. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non-appearance, 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, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 8. 180960 Resolution relating to the claim of National Interstate Insurance for Property Damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non appearance, Ald. Zielinski moved to denial. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 9. 180933 Resolution relating to the claim of Alicia Bean for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Alicia Bean - Caimant Randy Klouse - Forestry Based on City Attorney's recommendations and city department's testimony, Ald. Hamilton moved denial. 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 10. 181028 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glenn Banks, Agent for Cube Development for property damages. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker Based on non appearance, Ald. Johnson moved denial. 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, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 11. 181048 Resolution authorizing settlement of a lawsuit against Lakeside Oil, a Division of World Fuel Services, Inc. and World Fuels Services, Inc. in connection with environmental remediation at Fire Station No. 35 in the amount of $130,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Andrea J. Fowler A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 12. 180993 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4230 W. Thurston Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner Willie Paige (Application made by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, C/O Gray & Associates). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Kail Decker - ACA Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Litter clean up charges of $604.52 and outstanding charges for 5714 N 43rd St., of $2,844.80 Total of $3,449.32 due Friday, November 2nd. Willie Paige owes $691 for Municipal Court Case No. 16046126 No one show when called. 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 13. 181049 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8654 W. Medford Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to former owner Kevin J. Kuhn (Application made by Jeffery Nordholm, personal representative of the estate). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Kail Decker - ACA Jeffery Nordholm DNS outstanding charges for 8688 W Medford Ave $874.47 due by Friday, November 2th. 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, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE 14. 181026 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2344 N. Humboldt Boulevard, in the 3rd Aldermanic District, to former owner Dennis & Sandra Wajer. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Dennis and Sandra Wajer 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 Hamilton No 0 15. 181031 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3746 N. 2nd Lane, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Kyle Collins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Kail Decker - ACA Mr. collins owes $980 for Municipal court case No. 17033241 due by Friday, November 2nd. 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 16. 181032 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3204 N. 40th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner, Tavon Arthur Wright. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor -Treasurer DNS charges Vacant building fees $508.00 due Friday, November 2nd. A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 17. 180994 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2135 N. 32nd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Darmon Thurman Sr. and Lagail Hurt. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Darmon Thurman Mr. Hurt has until December 17 to pay #114.40 for Municipal court Case No. 17008998 traffic tickets. 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, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 18. 181061 Resolution supporting the Community Reinvestment Act. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton Appearing: Ald. Hamilton - sponsor Bethany Sanchez - Fair Housing All Committee members asked to be added as Co-sponsors for this resolution. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 181061 Substitute resolution supporting the Community Reinvestment Act. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Johnson and Ald. Borkowski 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 City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE 19. 180957 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Muni court - Jane Islo 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 Hamilton No 0 20. 181033 Reappointment of Patricia Hintz to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 21. 180956 Resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 3363, relating to preventable morbidity and mortality in maternity care. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Borkowski, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Bauman Appearing: Ald. Coggs - sponsor Danielle Decker - IRD Ald. Johnson, Hamilton, Borkowski, Zielinski, Bauman asked to be co-sponsor. There were no objections. 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 Hamilton No 0 22. 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 RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Hamilton No 0 23. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: La Keisha Butler - F&PC Director 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 Hamilton No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 29, 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 3:17 PM 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 and Health, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 29, 2018 COMMITTEE 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. 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