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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, July 19, 2021 1:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B 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 at 1:36 PM Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy 1. 210562 Resolution relating to the settlement of various lawsuits brought by Mr. Alfonso Morales. Appearing: Nate Cade - Outside Counsel President Cavalier Johnson 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 2. 210405 Resolution urging the federal government to cancel federal student debt, and directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby for this policy. Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Cavalier Johnson Ald. Hamilton asked to be added as co-sponsor. There were no objections. 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 July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE 3. 191096 Substitute resolution relating to settlement funds received from opioid litigation. Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Murphy Ald. Hamilton asked to be added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. DODD 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. 210312 Substitute resolution approving contract for legal services between the City of Milwaukee, Grzeca Law Group, S.C., and Arunachalam Ramaiah, Ph.D., relating to an employment-based nonimmigrant visa to work in the Health Department. Appearing: Elleny Christopoulos - ACA 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 Appearing: Dr. Sanjiib Bhattacharyya - MHD ACA Elleny Christopoulos A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 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 5. 201486 Resolution relating to the claim of Danielle E. Bradley no one present when called. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker and Bauman City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 6. 201307 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jorge L. DeJesus for property damage. no one present when called. 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 7. 201239 Resolution relating to the claim of Meghan Reidy and Matthew Spannknebel no one present when called A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker and Bauman No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 8. 201100 Resolution relating to the claim of Georgina Damouni. Appearing: ACA - Tyrone St Junior Mr. & Mrs. Geogina Damouni Based on City Attorney's recommendation and City Department testimony, Ald. Spiker moved denial of these claims. 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 9. 200788 Resolution relating to the appeal of Georgina Damouni for property damage. Appearing: ACA - Tyrone St Junior Mr. & Mrs. Geogina Damouni City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE Based on City Attorney's recommendation and City Department testimony, Ald. Spiker moved denial of these claims. 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 10. 200999 Resolution relating to the claim of Time Equities, Inc. Appearing: legal counsel 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 11. 200795 Resolution relating to the appeal of Yolanda Davis for property damage. Appearing: Ms. Yolanda Davis on the line Tyrone St Junior Based on City Attorney's recommendations and City Department's testimony, 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 12. 210552 Communication from the Office of the Common Council - City Clerk relating to the 2021 redistricting process. Appearing: Mr. Jim Owczarski - City Clerk A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 13. 210497 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE Gloria Lucas - Comptroller's Office Kori Mocbeichel - Comptroller's Office A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 14. 210511 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Russell MacRae, in the amount of $18,000. 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 15. 210367 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and certain car manufacturers relating to a recent significant increase in vehicle theft. Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Coggs Deputy City Atty. Yolanda McGowen MPD Chief of Staff - Nick DeSiato A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman and Murphy No 0 16. 210564 Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation enabling municipalities to create local housing investment funds. Appearing: Jim Bohl - IRD Ald. Murphy Co-Sponsor 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 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July 19th, 2021 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 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourned 4:49 PM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant 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. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information. Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Limited parking for persons attending meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes July 19, 2021 COMMITTEE City of Milwaukee Page 7