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City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR Ald. Nikiya Dodd, Vice-Chair Ald. Scott P. Spiker, Ald. Robert J. Bauman, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, December 7, 2020 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Meeting convened: 1:33 P.M. Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy 1. 201069 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2020 City cost to be $210.39 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $5,306.51. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 2. 201068 Resolution deferring payment of a special assessment and appropriating funds for this purpose. 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE 3. 201052 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2019 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Peter Bronek - Chief Assessor A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 4. 200764 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3330 S. 20th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Deitrei Henly. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual present: Russell Henley City Attorney's Office said that the letter relates to the original court file, not this specific in-rem action. Held so can get a letter specifically addressing this in-rem matter. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 5. 200896 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2902-2904 N. Mother Simpson Way, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Zaid 9 LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Atty. David Bangert The LLC needs to be reinstated prior to Council. It is in the works and he did pay a fee to expedite it. He will forwarded a copy of the application for reinstatement for the file. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 6. 200873 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3783 N. 10th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Stephen L. Perkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR He has to pay the property taxes for the other 2 houses - he paid just for this house. City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE He would like to have this scheduled in February. 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 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 7. 200897 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2432 N. 25th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Stephen L. Perkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 8. 200979 Communication from the Election Commission relating to a status update on the November 3, 2020, election. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Claire Woodall-Vogg - Election Commission director A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 9. 201110 Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to Mayoral appointment of fire and police chiefs in 1st class cities. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Murphy and Ald. Borkowski Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office Kim Montgomery - Intergovernmental Relations Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Bauman and Murphy No 1- Spiker 10. 201111 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to how fire and police chiefs may be removed from office in cities of the 1st class. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Borkowski Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office Kim Montgomery - Intergovernmental Relations A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Hamilton, Dodd and Bauman No 2- Spiker and Murphy 11. 201112 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to the appointment of the executive secretary of the board of fire and police commissioners for cities of the 1st class. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Borkowski Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office Kim Montgomery - Intergovernmental Relations A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker and Bauman No 1- Murphy 12. 200668 Subtitute resolution endorsing the proposed 2021-2022 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kim Montgomery - Intergovernmental Relations Brenda Wood - City Clerk's Office A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 13. 200513 Resolution relating to the appeal of Russell Stoll for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 14. 200483 Resolution relating to the appeal of Danielle Wilson for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Hold until January as Ms. Wilson had to leave. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 15. 200487 Resolution relating to the appeal of Vertie Morehead for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 16. 200546 Resolution relating to the appeal of Peter H. Albert for property damage (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR na 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 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 17. 200404 Resolution relating to the claim of Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE No 0 18. 200486 Resolution relating to the appeal of Richard J. Styza, agent for Towne Terrace, LLC, for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 19. 200539 Substitute resolution authorizing the payment of the claim of Perminder Rehal for property damage in the amount of $1,100.00 (10th Aldermanic District). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Grant in the amount of $1,100.00 due to the mix-up of the address, by Ald. Murphy. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 1- Hamilton A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 1- Hamilton 20. 200202 Substitute resolution authorizing the payment of the claim of Devonjalo Simmons for property damage in the amount of $500.00 (7th Aldermanic District). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Grant in the amount of $500. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE No 0 21. 200545 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mercedee Velasquez for property damage (1st Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 22. 200567 Substitute resolution authorizing the payment of the claim of Noel L. Dixon for property damage in the amount of $1,889.54 (6th Aldermanic District). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Grant in the amount of $1,889.54 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 23. 200480 Substitute resolution authorizing the payment of the claim of Stella Kwetey Aryeetey for property damage in the amount of $500 (10th Aldermanic District). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Pay in the amount of $500. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE No 0 The following files may be placed on file as no longer needed: 24. 191949 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission and the United States Postal Service relating to the 2020 Spring General Election. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 25. 200264 Communication from the Executive Director of the Election Commission relating to preparations for the Fall 2020 election cycle. Sponsors: Ald. Stamper A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 26. 200574 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission providing a report on the Fall Primary Election and its preparations for the Fall General Election. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Ald. Bauman moved to go into closed session. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 7th, 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 may go into open session for the regular agenda. City of Milwaukee Page 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 7, 2020 COMMITTEE Ald. Bauman moved that the committee go into closed session. There were no objections. Meeting adjourned: 5:13 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 9