JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 10, 2022
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, January 10, 2022 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 1:50 PM
Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy
1. 211396 A substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries
commencing in 2022.
Appearing:
LRB Staff:
Keith Bordnax - LRB Manager
Jeff Osterman - LRB Supervisor
Luke Knapp - Analyst
Public Comments:
Darryl Morrin - National President of Forward Latino
Christine Neumann - Ortiz from Voces de la Frontera
Voces de la Frontera Counsel - Richard Saks
Mr. Salous Nabil - SUPPORTS Proposed Map C
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez - member of the WI State Assembly
Mr. Wassin Malas - Exec Director of the Wisconsin Muslim Alliance
Ms. Janan Najeeb - Milwaukee Muslim Coalition
Mr. Gregory Lewis - Souls to the Post
Ms. Andrea Mendez - Burrtia
Mr. Clarence Nicholas - NAACP
Mr. Iftekhar Khan - founder of Islamic Society of Milwaukee
Ms. Malina Schweinert - Bay View resident
Ms. Nancy Hernandez - Hispanic Collaborative
Mr. Othman Atta - Islamic Society of Milwaukee
Ms. Jamie Cross - in Support of Voces de la Frontera's proposals
8th District, Ald. Zamarripa is presenting Map B.
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14th District, Ald. Dimitrijevic is presenting Map D.
12th District, Ald. Perez
Staff Members from City Attorney's Office:
Ms. Kathryn Block
Mr. Peter Block
Mr. Robin Pederson
Ald. Bauman, based on the City Attorney's opinion, moved to SUBTITUTE the file to
adopt Map A
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
No 0
211396 A substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries
commencing in 2022.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy
No 0
2:30 P.M.
2. 211285 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Breezy Properties LLC in
the amount of $13,921.79.
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
3. 211311 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of State Bank of Chilton, C.I.
File No. 1050-2020-1098, and Holy Recovery International Church, C.I.
File No. 1050-2020-1473.
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
4. 211390 Resolution to authorize payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the
amount of $250,000.00;
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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
5. 211404 Resolution authorizing payment for legal services from Davis Kuelthau
S.C., for legal services for City of Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman in
the Wisconsin state court action entitled Tri-Corp Housing, Inc. v Bauman,
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 07-CV-013965.
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
6. 211345 Resolution deferring payment of a special assessment and appropriating
funds for this purpose.
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. 211346 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of
assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and
appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2021 City cost to be
$161.62 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $2,864.61.
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
8. 211312 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.
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
9. 210963 Resolution relating to legislative bills.
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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
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday,
January 10th, 2022 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.
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 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.
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.
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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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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, January 10, 2022 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. 211396 A substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries
commencing in 2022.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
Those wishing to comment on this item are encouraged to use the City’s eComment
system available by accessing this agenda at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
2:30 P.M.
2. 211285 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Breezy Properties LLC in
the amount of $13,921.79.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 211311 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of State Bank of Chilton, C.I.
File No. 1050-2020-1098, and Holy Recovery International Church, C.I. File
No. 1050-2020-1473.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 211390 Resolution to authorize payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the
amount of $250,000.00;
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 211404 Resolution authorizing payment for legal services from Davis Kuelthau
S.C., for legal services for City of Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman in
the Wisconsin state court action entitled Tri-Corp Housing, Inc. v Bauman,
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 07-CV-013965.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 211345 Resolution deferring payment of a special assessment and appropriating
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funds for this purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 211346 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments
for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for
this purpose with the 2021 City cost to be $161.62 with a ten year total of
the deferred properties being $2,864.61.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 211312 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
9. 210963 Resolution relating to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- AB-588/SB 573
Relating to: allowing persons to charge fees for the use of electric vehicle charging
stations and the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by the
Department of Transportation or a political subdivision.
--- AB-736/SB-694
Relating to: a property tax exemption for a community health center.
--- LRB-4927/1
Relating to: sentencing for crimes committed by a person who is under the age of 18.
--- AB-777/SB-752
Relating to: grants to political subdivisions for additional policing and strategic planning
to combat crime and grants for beat patrol and specialized officers.
--- LRB-5351
Relating to: increasing the law enforcement training reimbursement.
--- LRB-5358
Relating to: no-knock search warrants and certain expenditures of federal moneys by
first class cities.
--- LRB-5525
Relating to: grants for law enforcement officer recruiting and bonuses for law
enforcement officers.
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, January
10th, 2022 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.
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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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