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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, December 9, 2019 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 12/5/19 AMENDED File Number 191052 has been removed. File Number 191313 has been added. Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 3 - Borkowski, Bauman, Dodd Excused 2 - Johnson, Zielinski 1. 190761 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ashley Lewis for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non-appearance, 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Dodd 2. 191195 Resolution relating to the appeal of Janice Quin for property damage. (9th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA Katryna Rhodes Ms. Janice Quin Mr. James Washington Mr. Jerry Nixon - eyewitness of the situation Based on City Attorney's recommendations and City Department's testimony, Ald. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Johnson 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. 190995 Resolution relating to the claim of Ann F. Alioto Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on City Attorney's recommendation and City Department's testimony, Ald. Zielinki 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 4. 191075 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sara Ann Vorpahl on behalf of Alex and Evelyn Hintz for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA - Katryna Rhodes Sara Ann Vorpahl - Acuity Nicole Braser - Acuity Mr. Alex Hintz Based on City Attorney's recommendations, 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 5. 181312 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2714 W. Melvina Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Gregory Schroeder & Jennifer Bonfiglio. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Morma Lewis Nicole Larsen Mr. Schroeder was not present when called. Based on information related to the Chair, Mr. Schroeder was waiting for AAA due to a flat tire on the road. A motion was made by ALD. DODD 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 6. 190631 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3624 N. 86th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert Sain, Jr.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR no one was present when called. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 7. 190989 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3261-3263 N 16th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Live N4 Better Entertainment, LLC (application made by Marquise Harris). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: amy turim Deborah McCollum Gathing DCD Norma Lewis - DNS Jim Klajbor Marquise Harris Other properties owned by applicant, that would need to be paid prior to 12/17/19 3257 N 16th Street 2017-2018 outstanding $2,245.12 2715 N 48th Street 2018 outstanding $4,459.08 3044-3046 N 39th Street 2018 outstanding $6,921.46 There is an building code violation judgment, if pay by December 16, 2019 $1,112.16 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE 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 Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Johnson Abstain 1- Dodd 8. 191043 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3710 W Frederica Place, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Maria E. Hernandez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Maria Hernandez Ms. Hernandez' daughter, Elzia Hernandez There are pending DNS $30.48 for 1818 W Greenfield Ave that is due prior to 12/17/19 Council. Other properties 3837 W Michigan St 2018 outstanding $3,465.22 There are Municipal Court judgement for building code violations, if paid by 12/16/19 amount is $239.41 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 9. 191045 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 317 W Ring Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Bosses Sports Bar & Grill LLC (Appliction made by Kenneth Harper). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor no one show up when called. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 10. 191046 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2011-2013 N 40th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Bernard Chessum. 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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 11. 191051 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1127-1129 W Rogers Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jose Carrillo. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Mr. Jeffrey Simon with Mr. Carrillo, as his interpreter. Outstanding Reinspection fees $2,743.20 due prior to 12/17/19 Outstanding building code violation judgments if paid by 12/16/19 $1,453.74 , if paid by 1/16/20 $1,457.04 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 12. 191078 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3728 W Brown Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Savannah Wren. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Savannah Wren Vacant building fee due $254.00 Other properties 1818 W Nash Street Outstanding 2017-2018 $1308.54 Municipal Court judgment for buidling code violations if paid by 12/16/17 $2317.10 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 13. 191081 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2213-2215 N Hi Mount Blvd, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Edgar G Cavazos. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Mr. Edgar Cavazos Maria Cavazos Litter fees $172.82 due prior to 12/17/19 Common Council Municipal court judgment due in the amount of $344.47 if paid by 12/16/19. A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Borkowski and Dodd No 1- Bauman Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 14. 191099 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2769 N. 48th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Affordable Real Estate Management, LLC (application made by Affordable Real Estate Management LLC c/o Anthony B. Taylor, Sr.). City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Affordable Real Estate Management, LLC: Veronica Taylor, daughter of Mr. Taylor & Anthony Ashwood Outstanding DNS charges on 3282 N 17th Street in the amount of $640.08 Other properties owned by applicant: 3282 N 17th street 2018 Outstanding $2,981.88 3445 N 58th Street 2018 outstanding $4,588.07 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 15. 191100 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1601 W. Lincoln Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Lopez Baking Properties, LLC (application made by Jose Lopez). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 16. 191101 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2119 S. 5th Place, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Parminderjeet S. Dhillon. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis JIm Klajbor Parminderjeet Dhillon City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE DNS outstanding Reinspection fees in the amount of $304.80 and $909.60 for another property. Municipal Court judgments for building code violations: if paid by 12/16/19 $3,772.07 If paid by 1/16/20 $3,785.61 to arrange payment, applicant shoudl contact Alyssa Braggs at Arnold Scott Harris, P.C. A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Zielinski No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Dodd 17. 191102 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3264 N. 24th Place, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Dana M. Williamson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Dana Williamson A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Zielinski and Dodd 18. 191103 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3417 N. 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tranae Anthony. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Tranae Anthony A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 19. 191104 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2730-2732 W. Garfield Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner James A. Swain and Gerita Floyd. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor James Swain and Gerita Floyd Litter nuisance fees are paid in the amount of $1,320.80 due prior to CC 12/17/19 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, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 20. 191108 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6953 N. 78th Court, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cheryle K. Steele-Pulley c/o Tiffany N. Robinson (application made by Estate of Edward Brown c/o Attorney John Zeckel). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Atty. John Zeckel Mr. Edward Brown 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, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 21. 191194 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4215 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE N. 100th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner Patricia Ann Wade. 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 22. 191201 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3727 N. 41st Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Angeline Mills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Angeline Mills with consel 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, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 23. 191202 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1036-1038 W. Wright Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner George l. Noble and Nora Conway. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor George Noble & Nora Conway DNS Litter nuisance fees outstanidng in the amount of $812.80 Applicant has ownership interest in 2134 N 25th Street with 2018 outstanding taxes in the amount of $9,230.39 Mr. Noble has municipal court jugment: $5,695.00 plus interest City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE also there are traffic fines Ms. Nora Conway has municipal court judgment: $2,227.07 if paid by 12/16/19 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 24. 191206 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3435 W. Clybourn Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Agape Properties, LLC (application made by Agape Properties LLC c/o Angelique Sharpe). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy Turim Deborah McCollum Gathing Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Agape Properties LLC: Angelique Sharpe DNS outstanding Vacant Building charge in the amount of $1,016.00 2639 N 5th taxes paid in full There is no entitiy registered with the State of WI. Based on discussion, Ald. Bauman moved to hold to clarify the correct owner of this 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Zielinski and Dodd 25. 191207 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1427 W. Hayes Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sergio Ramirez & Manuel Ramirez Gutierrez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Amy turim Deborah McCollum Gathing City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Norma Lewis Jim Klajbor Sergio Ramirez, Interpreter Maribel Murillo A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 26. 191250 Communication from the Equal Rights Commission relating to a report on its 2019 activities and accomplishments. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Chez Ordonez - chair of Equal Rights Commission Jessica Langill - Equal Rights Commission Sharon Robinson - Director of Admnistration Per Ald. Zielinski to bring this item back at the February 3, 2020 JL Meeting. There were no objections. 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, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 27. 191318 An ordinance relating to the number of board members on the equal rights commission. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sharon Robinson A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 28. 191251 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2018 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE Appearing: Peter Bronex - Assessor's Office A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Zielinski 29. 191265 Resolution deferring payments of the special assessments and appropriating funds for this purpose. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski | Project Programming Manager | City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Zielinski 30. 191266 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mary Dziewiontkoski | Project Programming Manager | City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Zielinski 31. 191313 Subtitute resolution authorizing the denial of Saint John’s Communities LLC’s claim of alleged unlawful tax. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 3- Borkowski, Johnson and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 2- Bauman and Zielinski This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 9th, 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. 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