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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, April 8, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 17. 181904 Resolution amending Resolution File Number 180605 to authorize funds received from the settlement of the lawsuit City of Milwaukee v. Kenneth Churchill to be used for funding Operation Impact. Sponsors: Ald. Donovan and Ald. Perez Appearing: Ald. Donovan and Perez - Sponsors Heather Hough - ACA A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 1. 181698 Resolution relating to the claim of Alice Johnson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Alice Johnson Based city attorney's recommendations, Ald. Dodd moved denial of this claim. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 2. 181882 Resolution relating to the appeal of Scot and Julie Schellhorn for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Julie Schellhorn Based on City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this claim. 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, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 3. 181679 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kurt Boyd for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mr. Kurt Boyd Mr. Ian Brown - Forestry Based on City Attorney's recommendation and Forestry section 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 4. 181680 Resolution relating to the appeal of Andrew Nichols and Dinna Kleeman for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Based on non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial. there were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 5. 181881 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sheree Townshend for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District.) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Sheree Townsend Atty. Janine Collette, Esq. from Stupar, Schuster & Bartell, S. C. Brian Fields - Fleet Training Supervisor A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI 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 6. 181699 Resolution relating to the claim of Gina Cifaldi. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Gina Cifaldi Notwithstanding City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Borkowski moved to recommend settlement in the amount of $3,100. Motion failed 1yes 4 noes A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Borkowski No 4- Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd Based on City Attorney's recommendation, 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- Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 1- Borkowski 7. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE Appearing: LaKeisha Butler - Director Mr. Mozina - resident Ald. Perez Senior Staff Atty. ACLU - Karyn Rotker 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 8. 181857 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1028 E. Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to former owner Sold Investments Corporation (Application made by Dameion Wyatt). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum DCD Real Estate Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - ACA Erika Martinez - Treasurer's Office Atty. Gerald Mayhew on behalf of Sold Investment Corp. Manager for Sold Investments present 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. 8854 N 95th Street $101.60 due before on 4/15/19 Other properties owned by applicant with an outstanding balance of $7,261.96 There are two municipal court outstanding charges in the amount of $222.80. 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 9. 181921 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4216 W. Sieben Place, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Catherine Lewis (Application made by Catherine Walker). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Real Estate Amy Turim - DCD Real Estate Emily McKeown - DNS Nicole Larsen - ACA Erika Martinez & Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE Catherine Walker AKA Catherine Lewis Ald. Bauman moved to hold this item, to allow Ms. Lewis (Walker) to meet with DCD to negotiate a purchasing transaction to recover her property. 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 10. 181854 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6927 W. Glenbrook Road Unit 5, in the 9th Aldermanic District, to former owner Debbie Tate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Ms. Jerrilynn Freelon on behalf of Ms. Debbie Tate. 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. 181816 Resolution supporting provisions in the 2019-2020 Biennial Wisconsin State Budget providing full driver license access to all Wisconsin residents who have initiated citizenship application. Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Dodd, Ald. Borkowski, Ald. Johnson and Ald. Zielinski Appearing: Sponsor Perez All Public Safety and Health Committee members asked to be added as co-sponsors. 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 11. 181855 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 612 W. Rogers Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Felipe Arias. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Atty. Judge on behalf of Mr. Arias Mr. Arias currently has three active cases: If Paid by April 25, 2019 $640.88 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 12. 181892 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1905 S. 9th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Alexis R Soto-Cespedes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Atty. Judge on behalf of Mr. Soto-Cespedes The owner of the above-referenced property has applied for a vacation of In Rem judgment. The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided the applicant pays Reinspection fees of $1,219.20, Garbage Cleanup fees of $172.82, and Board-up fees of $305.00 for a total of $1,697.92 due by 4/15/19. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 13. 181856 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4454 S. Pine Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District, to former owner Paul Szwalkiewicz. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Mr. Szwalkiewicz Legislative Assistant, Scott Spiker from Ald. Witkowski office in support of the recommendation to return real estate to Mr. Szwalkiewicz. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 14. 181797 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2626 W. Vliet Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Mohib Salem. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Mr. Mohib Salem A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 15. 181798 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2864 N. 19th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Robert L Dye. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Ms. Cynthia Dye (niece) on behalf of Mr. Dye A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 16. 181799 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2878 n 22nd street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner ILO Corporation C/O Paris S Crossley. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE Appearing: Deborah McCollum Emily McKeown Nicole Larsen Erika Martinez Mr. Paris Crossley The owner of the above-referenced property has applied for a vacation of In Rem judgment. The Department of Neighborhood Services has no outstanding charges and does not object to the request. However, the building was placarded as unfit for human habitation on January 15, 2013. On November 16, 2016, the owner applied for an Occupancy permit, however the associated inspections were not completed and it was cancelled after two years. Therefore, if the Common Council approves the return of the property, the building cannot be occupied until all the violations causing the placard have been cured, the placard has been removed, and an Occupancy permit has been issued by DNS. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 18. 181884 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2017 and 2018 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Peter Bronex - Assessor's Office A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 20. 181768 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to amend the State statute which prohibits certain applicants with criminal histories from receiving industrial hemp licenses. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Dodd, Ald. Borkowski, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Perez Appearing: Ald, Rainey Sponsor City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE All Public Safety and Health Committee members added as Co-sponosrs. 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 21. 181775 Resolution related to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Jim Bohl Jr. - IRD Brenda Wood - CC CC IRD AB-111/SB-107 Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy. Zielinski moved SUPPORT AB-125/SB-121 Relating to: housing quality standards loans, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. Bauman moved SUPPORT LRB-1135 Now LRB-2655 Relating to: authorizing a biennial budget procedure for political subdivisions. Zielinski moved NEUTRAL A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 181775 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 22. 181910 Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Ronnie Martin v. Dominique Heaggan-Brown, et al., U.S.D.C. Case Number 16-cv-1702. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes April 8, 2019 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, April 8, 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. Meeting adjourned at 4:35PM 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. 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