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 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, March 18, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 3/14/19 AMENDED File 181549 has been removed. Files 181562, 181773, and 181785 have been added. Item added to CCFN 181657 Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 181676 Communication related to the 2018 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board. Appearing: Patricia Hintz - Chair of the Ethics Board A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON 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 2. 181376 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lance Quigley for property damages. Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mr. Lance Quigley Carol Rindt - Sewer Maintenance Roger Reed - DPW Infrastructure Contruction Section Based on City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Johnson moved denial. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 3. 181558 Resolution relating to the claim of Phoenix Loss Control on behalf of Charter Communications. Based non-apperance, Ald. Zielinski moved denial. There were no objections. 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. 181395 Resolution relating to the claim of attorney Alex L. Ottenheimer of Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C., on behalf of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, for Property Damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Per the request of Alex Ottenheimer on 3/13/19 (see bellow) The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works will not be able to provide the documentation I requested per the open records request in time for the March 18 hearing. Alex L. Ottenheimer NIELSEN, ZEHE & ANTAS, P.C. 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 Dodd No 0 5. 181559 Resolution relating to the claim of Tod Plotkin. Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Randy Krouse - Forestry Manager Mr. Plotkin Based on City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recomnendations, Ald. Johnson moved denial. There were no objections. 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 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE 6. 181692 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by Marcus D. White in the amount of $24,000. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Bauman 7. 181743 Resolution authorizing payment of judgment in lawsuit, 4830 West Vliet Street, LLC v. City of Milwaukee., Case No. 17-CV-5413. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Bauman 8. 181576 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3733-3735 N. 11th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Pacific Northwest Investments LLC (application made by Neil Rubnitz, property manager). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office Erika Martinez - Treasurer's Office Atty Mike Maistelman, Representing Mr. Neil Rubnitz Ald. Coggs 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 9. 181322 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3565 N. 14th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Christina Pitts and Klacee SM Pitts. Per the request of Ms. Pitts, file was Held to the Call of the Chair. There were no objections. 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 Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE 10. 181713 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2917 N. 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Lowers Bates and Barbara Smith. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office Nicole Larsen - ACA Barbara Smith Mr. Lowers Bates owes $407.60 for judgments on four traffic cases in municipal court. Due prior to the 3/26/19 Common Council. 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 11. 181711 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2509 W. Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Squire Land Development LLC (Application made by Evelyn Boyles, manager). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office Nicole Larsen - ACA Evelyn Boyles Pending DNS fees in the amount of $1,016.00 due 3/25/19. Outstanding taxes on other properties Squire Land Development LLC (registered Agent, Evelyn Boyles) - owes $1,7000 on B&Z case. (If paid by march 25, 2019, $1,929.14) (if paid by April 25, 2019 $1,935.81) Per the request of Ms. Boyles, item held until April 8, 2019. 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 Dodd No 0 12. 181712 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3320 N. 25th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Lobban Development Inc. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office Nicole Larsen - ACA Mr. Charles McCoy Municipal Court records indicate ????? DNS does not object to the request provided the applicant pays all outstanding charges at other properties where the applicant has indicated an ownership interest. Those are 3236 N 25th Street $193.24 324 E Chambers Street $335.69 Total $528.93 due 3/25/19 Other properties owned by applicant: 3645 N 40TH ST 2680528000 2017-18 OUTSTANDING 2017 taxes $1,908.98, 2018 taxes $1,534.29; GRAND TOTAL $3,443.27 3401 N 15th ST 2842059000 2016-18 OUTSTANDING 2016 taxes $5,198.74, 2017 taxes $2,071.10, 2018 taxes $1,450.81; GRAND TOTAL $8,720.65 3351 N 15th ST 2842060000 2016-18 OUTSTANDING 2016 taxes $6,518.34, 2017 taxes $5,101.22, 2018 taxes $4,117.28; GRAND TOTAL $15,736.84 3236 N 25th ST 2850744000 2017-18 OUTSTANDING 2017 taxes $3,488.11, 2018 taxes $3,355.78; GRAND TOTAL $6,843.89 3128-30 N 24th PL 2850916000 2016-18 OUTSTANDING 2016 taxes $5,517.20, 2017 taxes $2,267.95, 2018 taxes 2,018.43; GRAND TOTAL $9,803.58 3356 N 21st St 2852137100 2017-2018 OUTSTANDING 2017 taxes $2,254.24, 2018 taxes $2,207.55; GRAND TOTAL $4,461.79 3373-75 N 21st ST 2852156000 2017-18 OUTSTANDING 2017 taxes $2,932.15, 2018 taxes $2,142.45; City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE GRAND TOTAL $5,074.60 2548-50 N 35th ST 3261508000 2016-18 OUTSTANDING 2016 taxes $6,515.36, 2017 taxes $3,009.60, 2018 taxes $2,461.90; GRAND TOTAL $11,986.86 3530 W BROWN ST 3480213000 2017-18 OUTSTANDING 2017 taxes $3,566.57, 2018 taxes $857.79; GRAND TOTAL $4,424.36 Mr. McCoy said that these properties are under a payment plan with the Kohn Law Firm. Ald. Johnson moved adoption of this file, contingent upon receiving confirmation from City Treasurer that these 9 properties are on a payment plan, otherwise, file will go back to committee. 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 Dodd No 0 13. 181562 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5700-5702 N. 61st street, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Lue S. Vang. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office Mr Lue Vang Other properties owned by applicant: 3903 W Florist Ave 2017-2018 outstanding $3,701.66 5640 - 5642 N 61st St., 2017-2018 outstanding $7,097.74 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 14. 181709 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 232 N. 41st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to former owner Mark C Cannon. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE Atty William Judge representing Mr. Cannon 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 15. 181710 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1311 N. 40th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Baltic2Boardwalk LLC (Application made by Raymond Cowan, manager). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily Mckeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's office NO ONE SHOWED 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 Dodd No 0 16. 181773 Resolution directing the Election Commission to work with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee to develop and implement a voter registration program for residents of the Milwaukee Housing Authority. Appearing: Ald. Rainey - Sponsor All members requested to be added as Co-sponsors. There were no objections. 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 17. 181701 Communication relating to recent changes to and the current status of laws and regulations governing hemp growing and distribution in the state of Wisconsin. Appearing: Ald. Coggs Ald. Rainey Brenda Wood - CC CC A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 18. 181665 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to remove Common Council-sponsored recommendations from the City’s annual State Legislative Package after each four-year election cycle. Appearing: 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 19. 181657 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Appearing: Brenda Wod Michael Williams - DPW Adam Stephens - Deputy CA Danielle Decker - IRD Sgt Worek -MPD Peter Block - ACA Claire Evers - MHD AB-2/SB-4 Relating to: motor vehicle immobilization devices. Ald. Bauman moved to Support 4-0 Johnson EXCUSED LRB-0902 Relating to the operation of electronic foot scotters. (Added March 14, 2019) Ald. Bauman moved to Support 4-0 Johnson EXCUSED SB-50 Relating to: body cameras on law enforcement officers. Ald. Dodd moved to SUPPORT 3-0 Johnson and Zielinski EXCUSED LRB-1133/1 Relating to: micro market licensing fees. Ald. Bauman moved to OPPOSED 3-0 Johnson and Zielinski EXCUSED A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 181657 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 20. 181785 Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an overview of Governor Evers' 2019-21 Executive Budget. Appearing: Kim Montgomery Danielle Decker Brenda Wood Jim Bohl Jr Ald. Nick Kovac A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 21. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Appearing: LaKeisha Butler - Director A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, March 18, 2019 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 18, 2019 COMMITTEE This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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