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 24, 2020 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall 2/21/2020 AMENDED File Number 190839 has been removed. Meeting convened at 1:31 PM Present 5 - Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski, Dodd 1. 191076 Resolution relating to the appeal of Nasif Bowie for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non apperance. 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 2. 191426 Resolution relating to the appeal of Kristopher Kier for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ian Brown - Forestry Katryna Rhodes - ACA Mr. Christopher Kier Ald. Bauman moved approval of this appeal in the amount requested $1,585.00. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 191426 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 3. 191119 Resolution relating to the claim of John Ellenbecker Sponsors: THE CHAIR Based on non apperance. 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 4. 191680 Resolution relation to the claim of Kanika Ward Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Katryna Rhodes - ACA Ms. Kanika Ward Based on City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this claim. 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 5. 170937 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: IRD Staff: Tammy Majewski City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE John McNally Ana Diaz April Nwandu Karen Rotker - Senior Atty from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ald. Zielinski moved to request that the Fire and Police Commission present a report to the Judiciary and Legislation Committee at its next meeting of March 16, 2020 including specific action steps to show progress in respect to any potential litigations the City may enter into. There were no objections. This Communication was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 6. 191691 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4469 N. 20th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dation Washington Sr. and Barbara J. Washington. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen - ACA Ms. Barbara Washington, daughter of Mrs. Washington (Mr. Dation Washington is deceased) 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 7. 191694 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8510 W. Villard, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to its former owner Euwell D. Blevins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr Euwell Blevins 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 Zielinski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Excused 1- Dodd 8. 191693 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3453 N. 11th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Robert Harris. Sponsors: THE CHAIR no one present when called. 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 9. 191695 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3265 N. 12th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Tory Gardener. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Tory Gardener DNS Garbage Cleanup fees in $172.82 Other properties owned by the applicant: 6837 N 41st Street 2017- 2019 outstanding $9,021.47 3609 W Hampton Ave 2017-2019 outstanding $8472.18 2914 N 46th Street 2017-2019 outstanding $13,356.78 2733-35 N 36th Street 2017-2019 outstanding $8,232.79 2611 N 33rd Street 2019 outstanding $633.39 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE 2546 N 34th Street 2017-2019 $18,760.13 Outstanding building code vilation with municipal court if paid by 3/2/2020 $1,105.60 if paid by 4/2/2020 $1,111.45 Based on this being a rental property and having multiple properties with taxes in arrears, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this return unless ALL properties owned by applicant, back taxes owed are paid in full. Ald. Zieliinski moved A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Bauman No 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd No 1- Bauman 191695 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3265 N. 12th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Tory Gardener. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Zielinski moved to adopt this return of real estate with the requirement that ALL properties listed with outstanding taxes, be paid in full or property will not be return back to Mr. Gardener. 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 1- Bauman 10. 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 No one present when called. A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman and Zielinski No 0 Excused 1- Dodd 11. 191720 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4627 N. 49th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jacqueline S. Edwards. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Jacqueline S. Edwards Garbage Clean-up violation and reinspection fees of $716.78 Other properties owned by the applicant 5826 N 66th street 2017-2019 outstanding $8,209.93 Outstanding Municipal Court judgment if paid by 3/2/2020 $1,390.15 if paid by 4/2/2020 $1,394.65 Ald. Bauman moved to AMEND the file to include all other outstanding property taxes be paid or property will not be return. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 191720 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4627 N. 49th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jacqueline S. Edwards. 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 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 12. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE L.M. and Becky L. McChristion-Bradley (application made by Sheldon Thompson c/o Paw Solutions LLC). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Andrea E Nembhart Sheldon Thompson Prince Thompson Ashley Chipley DNS outstanding charges for property at 4178 N 50th $254.51 Other properties owned by applicant: 3629 W Hampton Ave 2017-2019 outstanding $5861.87 8848 N 95th , Unit D 2019 outstanding on installment plan 4178 N 50th St 2019 outstanding on installment plan 3064 N 25th St 2018 outstanding at collection agent A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 13. 191716 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2943 N. 24th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Ashley Chipley. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Ashley Chipley City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Based on discussion and City Attorney's findings, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this return. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 14. 191717 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3240 N. 36th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Charles R. Hall. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr. Charles Hall 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 Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr Jerry Vang Reinspection fees of $609.60 Outstanding building code violation with Municipal Court in the amount of $980.00 Also council stated that this property was forclosed on October 2016, the first time; based on this statement, Ald. Bauman moved denial of the return of this property. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Bauman No 4- Borkowski, Johnson, Zielinski and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE 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 2- Bauman and Dodd 16. 191608 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3812 S. 92nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Gail L. Mohrbacker. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Ms Mohrbacker Building code violations with Municipal court if paid by 3/2/2020 $1,390.15 if paid by 4/2/2020 $,1394.65 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 17. 191637 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1128 S. 10th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ernesto Martinez Enterprises Inc. (application made by Ernesto Martinez). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr. Ernesto Martinez Other properties owned by applicant: 5221 N Teutonia Ave 2018-2019 outstanding $3,463.25 3728 N 39th Street 2018-2019 outstanding $6,537.85 2234 W McKinley Ave 2018-2019 outstanding $6,292.10 City of Milwaukee Page 9 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE 911 W Washington street 2018-2019 outstanding $10,517.10 911-A W Washington Street 2018-2019 outstanding $1,852.78 1428 S Cesar E Chavez Drive 2018-2019 outstanding $6,323.66 322 W Orchard Street 2018-2019 outstanding $4,654.52 2444 S 6th Street 2018-2019 outstanding $7,862.52 Outstanding building code violation with Municipal Court at 3728 N 39th Street, if paid by 3/2/2020 $693.02 if paid by 4/2/2020 $695.19 Ald. Bauman moved adoption, provided applicant pays ALL other property taxes delinquent or property will not be return. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Johnson, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 191637 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1128 S. 10th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ernesto Martinez Enterprises Inc. (application made by Ernesto Martinez). 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. 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. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 10 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr Jose Navarro A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 19. 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 Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Mr. Kwame Grayson That property and the outstanding charges are as follows: 2508 W Concordia Street Garbage clean-up order $765.05 Reinspection fees $1,168.40 TOTAL $1,933.45 Quality Real Estate Services LLC has outstanding building code violations judgment if paid by 3/2/2020 $793.65 if paid by 4/2/2020 $794.25 Other properties owned by the applicant 2508 W Concordia Ave 2016-2019 outstanding $4838.31 Ald. Bauman moved ALL taxes on ALL properties be pay until 60 days after CC approval to pay what's owed on other properties A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson City of Milwaukee Page 11 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE 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 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 20. 191617 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2859 N. 8th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Nine Two Five Investments LLC (application made by Randy Walker). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Deborah McCollum Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Treasurer's Office Nicole Larsen -ACA Ms. Ms. Randy Walker's wife, Ms. Rekina Walker Garbage Cleanup fees $274.93 Ms. Walker stated that these charges have been paid. Other properties owend by the applicant 3530 N 12th Street 2017-2019 outstanding $5,650.29 City Attorney stated that the LLC is not currently listed with the Wisconsin Financial Institution. Item was held to get clarification on the registration matters. 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, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 21. 191659 Resolution relative to the cancellation of a special improvement bill placed on the 2017-2022 Tax Rolls. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 12 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE Appearing: Muhammad Ayesh - DPW 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 22. 191620 Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Ryan Rynker Peter Bronex Allison Flanigan 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 23. 191724 Substitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s opposition to any increase in the size and weight limits for trucks on federal highways. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: Ald. Bauman - Sponsor Jim Bohl -IRD Text of the file was available. Ald. Zielinski moved to take item from Committee on the Council Floor and move further approval. 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 24. 191628 Resolution relative to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 13 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 COMMITTEE SB-820 Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment; examination of plumbings plans; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. Zielinski moved to OPPOSED 4-0 A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson 191628 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bill. 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Zielinski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Johnson The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, February 24th, 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. Meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 14 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes February 24, 2020 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. 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