JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · December 6, 2021
Minutes
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 6, 2021 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is also 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 1:34PM
Present 4 - Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy
Excused 1 - Hamilton
1. 211251 Appointment of Doug Haag to the Board of Election Commissioners by
the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appearing:
Mr. Doug Haag
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
2. 210367 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and certain car
manufacturers relating to a recent significant increase in vehicle theft.
Appearing:
Nick DeSiato - Chief of Staff MPD
Ald. Coggs - Sponsor
Ald. Rainey - Sponsor
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
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No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
3. 211178 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 tax roll, plus interest applicable to
date of repayment, if appropriate.
Appearing:
Assessor's Office - Ryan Ranker
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 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
4. 211232 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled L.N.T. v
Sonthana Rajaphoumi and City of Milwaukee, Circuit Court Case
Number 21-CV-006330.
Appearing:
Office of the City Attorney - Yolanda McGowan
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
5. 211211 An ordinance relating to revisions of the various provisions of the code for
purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating
obsolete provisions.
Appearing:
Legislative Reference Bureau -
Ted Medhin
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
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The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
December 6th, 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.
Meeting adjourned at 4:51PM
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.
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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.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
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 6, 2021 1:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is also 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.
1. 211251 Appointment of Doug Haag to the Board of Election Commissioners by the
Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 210367 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and certain car
manufacturers relating to a recent significant increase in vehicle theft.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Dodd and Ald. Lewis
3. 211178 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels
bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 tax roll, plus interest applicable to
date of repayment, if appropriate.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 211232 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled L.N.T. v
Sonthana Rajaphoumi and City of Milwaukee, Circuit Court Case Number
21-CV-006330.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 211211 An ordinance relating to revisions of the various provisions of the code for
purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete
provisions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda December 6, 2021
COMMITTEE
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December
6th, 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.
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.
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