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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · June 10, 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, June 10, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:32 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 190262 Appointment of Clarence Nicolas to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Appearing: Mr. Clarence Nicolas 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. 190155 Resolution relating to the appeal of LaNisha Martin for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution 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 3. 190105 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chad Dwyer for property damage. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution 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 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE 4. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Appearing: Clifton Crump - 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 5. 190274 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4728 N. 22nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner Brian E. Hopkins. Appearing: Nicole LArsen - ACA Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor Treasurer Office Mr. Brian Hopkins 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. 190269 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5835 N. 76th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to former owner Lois E. Tiutczenko. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office 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 7. 190273 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2604 W. Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District, to former owner Soukvanhnale Ratsimeuang. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor Treasurer Office Soukvanhnale Ratsimeuang City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 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 8. 190277 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3140 N. Julia Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owners Daphne Brown and Debra Richard. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor -Treasurer Office Ms. Deborah Richard & her son 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. 190272 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3027 N. 23rd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner Allie G. Parish. (Application made by Allie G. Parish c/o Patrick Parish) Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Mr. Patrick Parish Nicole Larsen - ACA 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 10. 190276 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 809 S. 28th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to former owner Shenika M. Batchelor. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Ms. Shenika Batchelor 2 outstanding municipal court debts is there a possibility to waive the municipal court outstanding debts. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 11. 190271 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3845 W. Forest Home Avenue, in the 11th Aldermanic District, to former owner David R. Storey. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office David R. Storey 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 12. 190270 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1419 W. Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to former owner Alejandro Herrera. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Mr. Alejandro Herrera & Mr. Gabriel Lopez (uncle) 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 13. 190275 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3735 W. State Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner Tarik Lipford, Jr. (Application made by Tarik Lipford, Jr. c/o Taj’Unique Johnson, POA) Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office Nicole Larsen - ACA Mr. Tarik Lipford, Jr., Tasha Johnson - girlfriend Department of Neighborhood SErvices does not object provided the applicant pays Reinspection fees of $203.20 Applicant has also indicated an ownership interest in an additional property with outstanding charges: 2535 N 5th Street City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE $243.09 Total amount due for all properties $446.29 Due June 17, 2019 2535 - 2537 N 5th delinquent taxes from 2017-2018 Ald. Bauman moved denial of the return of this property. Withdrew his motion to deny the return. 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. 190075 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2854 N. 28th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Ingersol Financial, LLC c/o BCHH inc.. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Emily McKeown - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Office BCHH - James O'Brien DNS outstanding charges due by noon on JUne 17, 2019 $518.46 Deed incorreclty recorded. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 1- Borkowski 15. 190247 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Leonard Sobczak in the amount of $7,341.00; Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA 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 16. 190328 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Dennie Sanchez, in the amount of $3,900. 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 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 17. 190329 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Greg Lampley, in the amount of $15,000. 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 18. 190334 Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to make an Offer of Judgment, not to exceed $160,000, in the matter of Rafael Rosales v. City of Milwaukee, et al.. A motion was made by ALD. DODD 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 19. 190311 Resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 690, the American Family Act of 2019, introduced by Senators Michael F. Bennet and Sherrod Brown in the 116th Congress (2019-2020). A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Abstain 1- Borkowski 20. 190312 Resolution supporting the Federal Equality Act of 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 21. 190326 Resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 1389, known as the Loan Shark Prevention Act. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 22. 190238 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Appearing: Danielle Decker - IRD Paula Kiely - Library Manager Richard Dollhopt - DPW Parking Enforcement Manager A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 190238 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 10th, 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 3:58PM This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE 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 8

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, June 10, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. 190262 Appointment of Clarence Nicolas to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 190155 Resolution relating to the appeal of LaNisha Martin for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$6,978.96 3. 190105 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chad Dwyer for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$500.00 4. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 5. 190274 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4728 N. 22nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Brian E. Hopkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 190269 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5835 N. 76th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Lois E. Tiutczenko. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 190273 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2604 W Juneau Ave, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Soukvanhnale Ratsimeuang. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 8. 190277 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3140 N. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 6/7/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE Julia Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Debra Richard. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 190272 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3027 N. 23rd Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Allie G. Parish (Application made by Allie G. Parish c/o Patrick Parish). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 190276 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 809 S. 28th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Shenika M. Batchelor. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 190271 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3845 W. Forest Home Ave, in the 11th Aldermanic District to its former owner David R. Storey. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 190270 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1419 W. Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alejandro Herrera. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 190275 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3735 W. State Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tarik Lipford Jr. (Application made by Tarik Lipford, Jr., c/o Taj'Unique Johnson, POA). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 190075 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2854 N. 28th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Ingersol Financial, LLC c/o BCHH inc.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 190247 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Leonard Sobczak in the amount of $7,341.00; Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 190328 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Dennie Sanchez, in the amount of $3,900. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 190329 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Greg Lampley, in the amount of $15,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 18. 190334 Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to make an Offer of Judgment, not City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 6/7/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE to exceed $160,000, in the matter of Rafael Rosales v. City of Milwaukee, et al.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 19. 190311 Resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 690, the American Family Act of 2019, introduced by Senators Michael F. Bennet and Sherrod Brown in the 116th Congress (2019-2020). Sponsors: Ald. Johnson 20. 190312 Resolution supporting the Federal Equality Act of 2019. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson 21. 190326 Substitute resolution supporting U.S. Senate Bill 1389, known as the Loan Shark Prevention Act, in the 116th Congress (2019-2020). Sponsors: Ald. Johnson 22. 190238 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR LRB-2162 Relating to: use of school bus warning lights. AB-171/SB-104 Relating to: sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with a person in his or her custody and providing a penalty. Legislative Package Update Amend Wis. Stat. § 940.208 to make an assault on any city employee who is providing service in a city-owned facility or is working in his/her official capacity a felony. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 10th, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 6/7/2019 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda June 10, 2019 COMMITTEE 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 6/7/2019
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