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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · May 20, 2019

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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, May 20, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 5/14/19 AMENDED File Number 190076 has been added. Meeting convened 1:33 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 181564 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4709 N. 28th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dorothy Guthrie (application made by Tiffany Guthrie). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Stephanie O'connor - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - City Atty. Ms. Tiffany Guthrie Applicant payd Reinspection fees of $609.60 by tuesday, May 28, 2019 Municipal court judgment in the amount of $700.00 (826.65) and 600.00 (652.73) if paid by May 28, 2019 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 2. 190076 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5649 N. 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Before and After Rehab, LLC (Application made by Before and After Rehab, LLC c/o Atty. Joseph Sherwenka). City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Stephanie O'connor - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - City Atty. Atty. Joseph Sherwenka DNS reinspection fees in the amount of $203.20 due May 28, 2019. There is an outstanding jusgment for building code violations at the property. $1,055.74 if paid by May 28, 2019 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 3. 181368 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2935 N. Richards Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Patrick Marion Jr.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum & Amy Turim - DCD Stephanie O'connor - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - City Atty. Patrick Marion Jr., Mr. Marion has a warrant for his arrest with the Municipal Court. Warrant has been outstanding since August 15, 2017. He can request the warrant to be lifted by appearing in Municipal Court and paying $439.00 There are also outstanding building code judgments that were issued to the previous owner. Amount is $578.55 if paid by May 28, 2019 or $581.31 if paid by June 28, 2019. Other properties owned by the applicant: 2570 N -2572 N 45th Street 2017-2018 taxes are outstanding $4,636.25 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 4. 181711 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2509 W. Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Squire City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE Land Development LLC (Application made by Evelyn Boyles, manager). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Stephanie O'connor - DNS Erika Martinez - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - City Atty. Milwaukee Muncipal Court indicate that there is one outstanding building code violation judgment on the subject property: $1,700.00 if paid by May 28, 2019 $ 1,942.90 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. 190142 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3817 W. Sarnow Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Annie C. Perteet. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Stephanie O'connor - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - City Atty. Ms. Anine Perteet Applicant pays Reinspection fees of $3,454.40 by Tuesday, May 28 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 6. 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) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rohdes - ACA Milwaukee Water Works Atty. Alex Ottenheimer on behalf of the Athetic Club Jeff Novak - Water Works Bernice Fleming - Water Works City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 7. 190156 Resolution relating to the appeal of Calvin Jordan for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Milwaukee Fire Dept. Mr. Calvin Jordan Not withstanding the City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Johnson moved to settled this appeal in the amount of $2,046.51. There no objections. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 190156 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Calvin Jordan for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 8. 181881 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sheree Townshend for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District.) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Brian Fields - Fleet Division Atty. Janine Collette Ms. Sheree Townsend Based on the City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 9. 190155 Resolution relating to the appeal of LaNisha Martin for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rohdes - ACA Brian Fields - Fleet Division LaNisha Martin 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. 190157 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lonnie Johnson, Jr. for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rohdes - ACA Jerrel Kruschke - DPW Infrast. Johnnie Johnson Jr. A motion was made by ALD. DODD 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 11. 190108 Resolution relating to the appeal of Tim Fritsch for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Jerrel Kruschke - Infrastructure Mr. Tom Fritsch Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 12. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Clifton Crump - F&PC Operations Manager 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 Dodd No 0 13. 181902 Resolution supporting U.S. House Resolution 109 recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson Appearing: Ald. Johnson - Co-sponsor August M. Ball Founder/CEO Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC Cream City Conservation Corps Supporters from Alliance for Climate ACE Megan Hart Chloe Bento-Monteior Emma Shenkenberg The video was of Yamile Salgado 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 14. 190047 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Danielle Decker Jim Bohl Jr., Brenda Wood Jim Klajbor Tom Miller AB-65/SB-73 City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE Relating to: prohibiting the sale of vapor products to minors and the purchase of those products by minors. Ald. Bauman moved SUPPORT 4-0 AB-119/SB-122 Relating to: grants to homeless shelters, modifying administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Administration, and making an appropriation. AB-120/SB-145 Relating to: homelessness case management services and making an appropriation. AB-121/SB-120 Relating to: housing navigator grants and making an appropriation. AB-122/SB-124 Relating to: employment and training activities for homeless populations, the Council on Workforce Investment, and local workforce development boards. AB-123/SB-119 Relating to: housing grants to homeless individuals and families and making an appropriation. AB-124/SB-144 Relating to: grants to defray housing costs and for diversion programming and making an appropriation. AB-144/SB-123 Relating to: skills enhancement grants and making an appropriation. ALL of the previous moved SUPPORT by Ald. Dodd 5-0 AB-206/SB-188 Relating to: regulating hemp, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule making authority, and making an appropriation. NO POSITION LRB-0408/1 Relating to: an elector using a W-2 form to establish residence. Ald. Zielinski moved SUPPORT 5-0 LRB-2268/1 Relating to: the application of payment for delinquent property tax debt. Ald. Bauman moved OPPOSED 5-0 LRB-3279/1 Relating to: limiting the authority of the state and political subdivisions to regulate certain wireless facilities and authorizing political subdivisions to impose setback requirements for certain mobile service support structures. Ald. Jonson moved SUPPORT 4-0 Zielinski Exc A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 190047 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 15. 190179 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Allison Flanagan - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 16. 190197 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by the Estate of Derek Williams, Jr., by Sharday Rose, and Tanijah, Taliyah S., and Derek Williams, III. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 17. 190198 Resolution authorizing up to $2,050,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for damages and claims. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sue Lappen - ACA City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE A motion was made by that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, May 20th, 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. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 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. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE 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. City of Milwaukee Page 10

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. Nikiya Dodd Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, May 20, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 5/14/19 AMENDED File Number 190076 has been added. 1. 181564 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4709 N. 28th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dorothy Guthrie (application made by Tiffany Guthrie). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 190076 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5649 N. 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Before and After Rehab, LLC (Application made by Before and After Rehab, LLC c/o Atty. Joseph Sherwenka). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 181368 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2935 N. Richards Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Patrick Marion Jr.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 181711 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2509 W. Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Squire Land Development LLC (Application made by Evelyn Boyles, manager). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 190142 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3817 W Sarnow Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Anine C Perteet. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 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) Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 5/17/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE ---$50,000.00 7. 190156 Resolution relating to the appeal of Calvin Jordan for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$4,046.51 8. 181881 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sheree Townshend for property damage. (2nd Aldermanic District.) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$9,372.03 9. 190155 Resolution relating to the appeal of LaNisha Martin for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$6,978.96 10. 190157 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lonnie Johnson, Jr. for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$552.26 11. 190108 Resolution relating to the appeal of Tim Fritsch for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$488.78 12. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 181902 Substitute resolution supporting U.S. House Resolution 109 recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson 14. 190047 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR AB-65/SB-73 Relating to: prohibiting the sale of vapor products to minors and the purchase of those products by minors. AB-119/SB-122 Relating to: grants to homeless shelters, modifying administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Administration, and making an appropriation. AB-120/SB-145 Relating to: homelessness case management services and making an appropriation. City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE AB-121/SB-120 Relating to: housing navigator grants and making an appropriation. AB-122/SB-124 Relating to: employment and training activities for homeless populations, the Council on Workforce Investment, and local workforce development boards. AB-123/SB-119 Relating to: housing grants to homeless individuals and families and making an appropriation. AB-124/SB-144 Relating to: grants to defray housing costs and for diversion programming and making an appropriation. AB-144/SB-123 Relating to: skills enhancement grants and making an appropriation. AB-206/SB-188 Relating to: regulating hemp, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule making authority, and making an appropriation. LRB-0408/1 Relating to: an elector using a W-2 form to establish residence. LRB-2268/1 Relating to: the application of payment for delinquent property tax debt. LRB-3279/1 Relating to: limiting the authority of the state and political subdivisions to regulate certain wireless facilities and authorizing political subdivisions to impose setback requirements for certain mobile service support structures. 15. 190179 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 190197 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by the Estate of Derek Williams, Jr., by Sharday Rose, and Tanijah, Taliyah S., and Derek Williams, III. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 190198 Resolution authorizing up to $2,050,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda May 20, 2019 COMMITTEE damages and claims. Sponsors: THE CHAIR The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, May 20th, 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. 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 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. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 5/17/2019
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