JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

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, February 3, 2020 1:30 PM 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 1:35 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 191453 Resolution directing the Municipal Port Director to prepare and present a report to the Common Council for reaching out to existing sister cities. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper and Ald. Lewis 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, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 2. 191532 Appointment of Kathleen Johnson to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Mrs. Johnson A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 3. 191408 Communication related to the 2019 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Pat Hintz - Chair of the Ethics Board Peter Block - ACA for the Ethics Board A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 4. 191196 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kieran Quinan for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA DPW Scott Reinbacher Mr. Kieran Quinan Teresa Quinan, mother of Mr. Quinan Ald. Borkowski moved to pay this appeal in the amount of 105.60. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Borkowski No 3- Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski Excused 1- Dodd 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- Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 1- Borkowski Excused 1- Dodd 5. 191119 Resolution relating to the claim of John Ellenbecker Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA James Washington DPW Based on non-appearance. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 6. 191315 Resolution relating to the appeal of Paul and Carol Rubitsky for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Jeff Novak - WAter Dept PAtrick Pauly - Water Dept Carol Rubitsky - appellant Ms. May Clemenson Based on City Attorney's recommendations and City Department testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this appeal. 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. 191076 Resolution relating to the appeal of Nasif Bowie for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA 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 8. 190753 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Alice Quigley for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mrs. Mary Alice Quigley and her husband James Washington - DPW City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Based on City Attorney's recommendations and City Department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved to pay this appeal in the amount of $250.00 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 190753 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Alice Quigley for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District) 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 9. 191504 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4843 N. 51st Boulevard, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Kelly L.M. and Becky L. McChristion-Bradley (application made bt Sheldon Thompson c/o Paw Solutions LLC). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr. Sheldon Thompson Property Manager Mr. Prince Wilson property manager c/o Paw Solutions LLC 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.That property and the outstanding charges are as follows: 4178 N 50th Street in the amount of $254.51 due by 2/10/2020 2013-2019 Taxes due if paid by February $15,175.48 if paid by March 12, 2020 $15,315.90 Recovery of City Services charges $9,982.62 Other properties owned by applicant: 3629 W Hampton Ave $6,092.34 8848 N 95th St Unit D $2,490.36 4178 N 50th St 2019 on installment Plan 3064 N 25th St 2018-2019 Outstanding City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Total $3,634.43 Kelly LM Bradley has the following building code violation judgment i fpau by 2/10/2020 $879.31 if paid by 3/12/2020 $ 883.98 Becky McChristion Bradley has an outstanding building code violation judgment of $280.00 Mr. Bradley and Ms. McChristion Bradley have warrants for their arrest in their respective cases. Prince Anwar Wilson, the member and registered agend of PAW Solutions LLC, has outstanding building code violation and traffic code judgment: if paid by 2/10/2020 $1,506.79 if paid by 3/12/2020 $1,510.11 There is also outstanding building code violation judgment for the property at 3064 N 25th Street: if paid by 2/10/2020 $522.34 if paid by 3/12/2020 $523.85 to arrange payment of the outstanding debt(s), the applicant must contact Mary Lyles, City Attorney's Office, at 414-286-2667. There was a 2 -year lapse in the recording process; Ald. Bauman moved denial of this return. Chair asked for Ald. Bauman to withdraw his motion. There were no objections. Given all the isses that have surfaced, Ald. Johnson asked that the applicant contact the local council representative to seek his/her input. Therefore, he moved to hold until next cycle. Property currently occupied, per Ms. McCollum-Gathing 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 10. 191503 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5044 N. 33rd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Charles Singleton. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE No one present when called. 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 11. 191479 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3475 N. Buffum Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cornice D. Grace and Betty Hood. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr. Cornice Grace & Mrs. Jacqueline Grace DNS reinspection fees due in the amount of $609.60 Ms Hood passed in April 2019. Mr Grace and Ms Hood both have outstanding building code violations if paid by 2/10/2020 $586.68 if paid by 3/12/2020 $588.60 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 12. 191505 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2971 N. 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner 123 Helping Hands Personal Care Agency LLC c/o Debbie Lewis. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen no one present when called A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 13. 191500 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3555 N 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Willie Peavey. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr. Willie Peavey 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. 191506 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3326 N. 28th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Trolando B. Wright. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr Wright 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 15. 191507 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2862 N. 51st Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jerry Vang. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per the request of Mr. Vang, who is unable to appear on 2-3-2020, to postpone this item until 2-24-2020. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE 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 16. 191257 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2512 S 34th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Kathleen Sartorius. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mrs. Kathleen Sartorius 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 17. 191478 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 168 S. 66th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Christine Coan. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen DNS Reinspection Fee due in the amount of $609.60 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, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 18. 191575 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2461 S. 6th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Pyramax Bank and Jose Navarro Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen 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 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Zielinski 19. 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: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr. Noble DNS Reinspection fees due in the amount of $406.40 Municipal judgements 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 20. 191340 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2465 N 33rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Clem Richardson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Nicole Larsen Clem Richardson Muni court charges 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 21. 191508 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3919-3921 W. Walnut Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Marilyn D. Howze. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Mr Leroy DNS Reinspection fees due in the amount of $234.09 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 22. 191501 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2546-2548 W. Medford Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Quality Real Estate Services LLC c/o Kwame A. Grayson, Sr.. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Per phone call to the Treasurer's Office, Mr. Grayson asked this item be postpone until 2-24-2020. 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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE 23. 191502 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1918 N. 25th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Stephanie O'Connor Jim Klajbor Nicole Larsen Brian Sonderman - Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity 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 24. 191069 Substitute resolution supporting the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Sponsors: Ald. Dodd Appearing: Martha Collins - Equal Rights Commission Add co sponsors Borkowski Johnson A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 191069 Substitute resolution supporting the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Sponsors: Ald. Dodd, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Borkowski and Ald. Bauman 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 City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 25. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Griselda Aldrete - Director F&PC John McNally - F&PC April Nwandu - F&PC A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 26. 191513 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Brenda Wood Jordan Primakow Jim Bohl AB-802/SB-765 Relating to: criteria for the court to consider when determining whether to use videoconferencing at a proceeding. AB-803/SB-766 Relating to: using testimony taken by deposition in a criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated. AB-804/SB-767 Relating to: intimidating a victim of domestic abuse and providing a penalty. AB-805/SB-752 Relating to: recommendation to revoke parole, probation, and extended supervision if a person is charged with a crime. AB-806/SB-753 Relating to: acts for which a juvenile may be placed in correctional placement or the Serious Juvenile Offender Program. AB-807/SB-749 Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty. AB-808/SB-745 Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm. City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE AB-809/SB-754 Relating to: earned release from parole or extended supervision and discharge from probation. AB-817 Relating to: bail for a criminal defendant who is charged with bail jumping. OPPOSED All the above 2-0 AB-770/SB-703 Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders. SUPPORT 3-0 LRB-4317 Relating to: making changes related to mixed-use tax incremental financing districts, increasing the amount of time a city or village may extend the life of a tax incremental district to improve its affordable and workforce housing, allowing a reduction in the amount of certain impact fees, and authorizing local units of government to implement workforce housing initiatives. SUPPORT 3-0 LRB-5249 Relating to: authorizing a local government to require advance payment from a presidential or vice-presidential campaign for certain expected public event costs. HCC AB-834/SB-741 Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials. SUPPORT 3-0 AB-440/SB-479 Relating to: prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle. SUPPORT 3-0 AB-771/SB-726 Relating to: leasing tax exempt property of a church or religious organization to an educational association. OPPOSED 3-0 A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 191513 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 3, 2020 COMMITTEE Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Dodd No 0 Excused 2- Johnson and Zielinski 27. 191599 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitle Gardner Group LLC v. City of Milwaukee Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: ACA William Davidson Assessor's Office - Ryan Ranker 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, February 3rd, 2020 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 convened at 4:55 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. 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