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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. Nikiya Dodd Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, December 10, 2018 1:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 p.m. Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 181234 Appointment of Michael Kruse to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Michael Kruse A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 2. 181089 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Ashton Kirsch on behalf of Nicholas Hunt for personal injuries. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Claimant and counsel did not appear. Ald. Johnson moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE 3. 181185 Resolution relating to the claim of Tionne Reed for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Tionne Reed Carol Rindt, DPW - Sewer Ald. Zielinski moved denial. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 4. 181096 Resolution relating to the claim of Atty. Kimberly Powers on behalf of Chase Graff for personal injuires. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Claimant and counsel did not appear. Ald. Johnson moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 Dodd No 0 5. 181257 Resolution relating to the appeal of Marquette Price for property damages. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Marquette Price Sgt. Christopher Marshall, MPD Ald. Johnson moved denial. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE No 0 6. 180970 Resolution relating to the appeal of Zemon and Osceria Hayes for property damages. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Fricker - ACA Zemon Hayes Osceria Hayes Richard Dollhopf, DPW - Parking Notwithstanding the department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Zielinski moved to grant $1000.00 of this claim. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 Dodd No 0 7. 181092 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1538 S. 23rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Glenn & Cynthia Steiner (Application made by Attorney William Judge). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS James Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer Atty. William Judge No objections from DCD and DNS. No municipal court judgments. Taxes at $5,685.88 if paid by 1/17/19. Recovery of city service charges stand at $1,228.31. 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, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 8. 181068 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2364 S. 20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alice LaGosh Trustee Alice LaGosh Revoc Trust (Application made by Sandra LaGosh, personal representative to the trust). Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS James Klajbor - Deputy City Treasurer Kathy LaGosh Sandra LaGosh No objections from DCD and DNS. DNS requests all code violations to be corrected in a timely matter by the applicant. Trust has two municipal court judgements (case numbers 12082123 & 1210992) outstanding in the amount of $1,260 due by 12/17/18 (prior to CC 12/18/18). Taxes at $12,562.87 if paid by 1/17/19. Recovery of city service charges stand at $3,225.19. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 9. 180993 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4230 W. Thurston Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its 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 James Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer Atty. Ian Thomson, Gray & Associates (counsel) No objections from DCD. Amounts due to DNS by noon on December 17, 2018 (prior to CC 12/18/18) are as follows: $604.52 in litter clean up fees. $7,696.58 in total reinspection fees from additional ownership interest at 9825 W Carmen Ave ($833.20), 4553 N 27th St. ($172.82), 3507 N 42nd St. ($2,032.00), and 2801 N 26th St ($1,209.24). DNS requesting the restoration of electrical service and occupancy permit at additional ownership interest at 5714 N. 43rd St., which taxes are paid in full. Municipal court judgement (case number 16046126) outstanding in the amount of $691 due by 12/17/18 (prior to CC 12/18/18). Taxes at $1,478.75 if paid by 1/17/19. Recovery of city service charges stand at $360.65. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE 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 Dodd No 0 10. 181179 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5116 N. 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Trinity Property Preservation LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS James Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer Bernice Adams-Watson, Trinity Property Preservation LLC No objections from DCD. $1,576.80 in DNS fees for additional property interest at 5110 N. 39th St. due by Dec. 17, noon (prior to CC 12/18/18). $2,543.45 in delinquent taxes at 5110 N. 39th St. due by Dec. 17 (prior to CC 12/18/18). Two municipal court judgements (case numbers 03056790 & 03087369) outstanding in the amount of $3,670 due by 12/17/18 (prior to CC 12/18/18). Taxes at $4,148.54 if paid by 1/17/19. Recovery of city service charges stand at $1,257.22. 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 Dodd No 0 11. 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 Appearing: Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Neil Albrecht, Election Commission 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 Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE No 0 12. 181230 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division transmitting the 2019 Assessment Rates Report. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 13. 181198 Resolution authorizing the cancellation of balances on invoices issued to Federal Marine Terminals in the amount of $49,179.94. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jackie Carter - Port 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 Dodd No 0 14. 181252 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 Appearing: Peter Bronek - Assessor's Office 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 Dodd No 0 15. 181277 Substitute resolution authorizing the cancellation of uncollectible receivables relative to the Milwaukee Fire Department. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Yvette Rowe - Fire Dept. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE 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 Dodd No 0 16. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: LaKeisha Butler - F&PC Kari Gipson - F&PC 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, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 17. 181313 Communication from various agencies relating to a status update on Collins et al. vs. the City of Milwaukee et al. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Jan Smokowicz, Deputy City Attorney Karyn Rotker, ACLU Paul Mozina LaKeisha Butler, F&PC A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 18. 181053 Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to City-County intergovernmental relations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Danielle Decker - IRD A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 10, 2018 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 10, 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. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee convened into closed session, 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. Ayes - Dodd, Zielinski, Bauman, Johnson, Borkowski Meeting convened into closed session at 3:30 p.m. Present - Dodd, Zielinski, Bauman, Johnson, Borkowski Individuals appearing at the table: Grant Langley, City Attorney Jan Smokowicz, Deputy City Attorney Adam Stephens, Deputy City Attorney Heather Hough, Asst. City Attorney Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Ald. Dist. & CC President Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist. Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist. Ald. Russell Stamper, 15th Ald. Dist. Ald. Johnson left the committee at 3:46 p.m. Ald. Zielinski left the committee at 3:55 p.m. Meeting convened into open session at 4:32 p.m. There was no objection. Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 8