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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, October 28, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall AMENDED 10/25/19 File Number 191086 has been added. Meeting convened at 1:31 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 190760 Resolution relating to the appeal of Christine Kowalski-Verzal for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per Mrs. Kowalski-Verzal schedule conflict, unable to attend; asked to be postpone to 12/9/19. 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 9. 191089 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4177 N 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner E&K Capital Holdings LLC (Application made by Eric Harrinson). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCullom Gathing - DCD Norma Lewis - DNS Treasurer's Office - Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen - ACA 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 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 10. 191077 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8901 N Granville Station Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Granville Station LLC Attn: First Western. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCullom Gathing - DCD Norma Lewis - DNS Treasurer's Office - Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen - ACA Atty. Ron English for First Western The Department of Neighborhood Services does not object to the request provided the applicant pays Vacant building fees of $766.00 Applicant entity does not exist p reinstate entity 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. 190990 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4144 N 51st Blvd, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner James Hightower and Lucretia Hightower. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCullom Gathing - DCD Norma Lewis - DNS Treasurer's Office - Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen - ACA James Hightower and Lucretia Hightower Applicant has also indicated an ownership interest in additional properties with outstanding charges: 2845 - 2847 N 24th Place $640.08 2029 N 41st Street $970.98 Total $1,611.06 due prior to the next Common Council or November 5th, 2019. 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 12. 191048 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2979 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE N 37th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jettie B Williams Jr. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCullom Gathing - DCD Norma Lewis - DNS Treasurer's Office - Nicole Larsen -ACA no debts owed to municipal courts. 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 2. 190748 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jeff Cheske for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mr. Ian Brown - Urban Forestry District Manager Mr. Cheske - appellant Based on the City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Zielinski moved denial of this appeal. 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 3. 190761 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ashley Lewis for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Lewis Ald. Borkowski moved to grant this appeal in the amount of $500. Motion failed 2-3 Based on the City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Johnson moved to hold this item to allow MPD to appear in three weeks. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 4. 190716 Resolution relating to the claim of Emma Jackson Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Jackson, accompanied with Mr. jimmy Abernathy James Washington - DPW Infrastructure Based on the City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Johnson moved to denied this claim. 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. 190762 Resolution relating to the appeal of Diana and Nathaniel Greene for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mr & Mrs Greene Mr. James Washington - Infrastructure DPW Based on the City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this appeal. 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 6. 190759 Resolution relating to the appeal of Leon Davis for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Leon Davis Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Dodd moved this appeal be denied. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. DODD 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. 190949 Resolution relating to the claim of Victoria N. Jones Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Atty. Katryna Rhodes Mr. James Washington - DPW Infrastructure Ms. Victoria Jones with her daughter, Shaquita Magadorf Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Johnson moved denial of this claim. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 8. 190659 Resolution relating to the claim of Gebhard Law Office, LLC on behalf of John Calarco Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Zielinski and Dodd 13. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ms. Griselda Aldrete - Director of the 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: City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 14. 191090 Resolution supporting 2019 Wisconsin Senate Bill 348, relating to restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction, changing the information required on voter registration forms, and changing voting procedure for certain persons who are convicted of felonies. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey 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 15. 190958 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Brenda Wood - CC CC Jim Best AB-364 Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. Zielinski Support 5-0 Danielle Decker - IRD AB-491/SB-442 Relating to: restrictions on the use of products used for inhaling or exhaling vapor. Bauman Support 5-0 SB-245 Relating to: applying the indoor smoking ban to vapor products and marijuana. Ms. Decker asked withdrawal of this bill Jim Bohl LRB-2744 Relating to: housing authorities Dodd Support 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 190958 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Brenda Wood - CC CC Jim Best AB-364 Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. Zielinski Support 5-0 Danielle Decker - IRD AB-491/SB-442 Relating to: restrictions on the use of products used for inhaling or exhaling vapor. Bauman Support 5-0 SB-245 Relating to: applying the indoor smoking ban to vapor products and marijuana. Ms. Decker asked withdrawal of this bill Jim Bohl LRB-2744 Relating to: housing authorities Dodd Support 5-0 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 16. 190985 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Cook, in the amount of $3,500. 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 17. 190986 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Addo Williams, in the amount of $10,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 18. 191031 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Joshua Yang, in the City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE amount of $12,500. 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 19. 191086 Resolution authorizing a settlement of the claims by Chris, Christina, and Isabella Marshall in the amount of $115,000. 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 28th, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 COMMITTEE Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. 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