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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · March 14, 2022

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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, March 14, 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 https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel. Meeting convened at 1:34 PM Present 5 - Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, Murphy 1. 210626 Resolution relating to the claim of James Olson. Appearing: ACDeputy - Yolanda McGowan Mr. James Olson represented by Atty. Vincent Bobot Ms. Jane Islo - Water Works Mr. Corey Tipton - DPW Based on department's testimony and city attorney's recommendations, Ald. Murphy moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Bauman, and Murphy No 0 Abstain 1- Spiker 2. 211702 Resolution relating to the claim of Charles Jones. Appearing: AC Deputy - Yolanda McGowan Ms. Jane Islo - Water Works Mr. Charlie Jones City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE Based on city attorney's recommendations and department's testimony, Ald. Murphy moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Hamilton, Dodd, Bauman, and Murphy No 1- Spiker 3. 211688 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Appearing: Muni Court - Sheldyn Himle 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 4. 211799 Resolution relating to settlement funds received from opioid litigation. Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Murphy 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 5. 211705 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 and 2021 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: 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 6. 211733 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3536 N 26th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cory Spencer. Appearing: Atty. Babgert for Mr. Corey Spencer DCD Deborah McCollum DNS Tanz Rome City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE Applicant owes garbage fees in the amount of $490.47 due by noon on 3/21/22 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 7. 211783 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2344 N 5th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Ruth Campbell (Application made by Ruth Paul POA). Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor on-line Thelma Paul and her POA Tim Ball Re inspection and vacant bldg fee owed in the amount $1,320.80 due by noon on 3/21/22. 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. 211784 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 539-541 W Burleigh Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner All Nations Pentecostal Church of Holiness, Inc., (Application made by BMO Harris Bank). Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor BMO Harris Bank Atty. Brian Romans 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 9. 211790 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3728 N 18th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cafer Demiroren. Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Mr Ozgun Erdin $569.71 DNS special charges owed, due on 3/21/22 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 10. 211718 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9319 W Adler Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner TSA Holding Group LLC. Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Mr. Terry Ayyad on behalf of TSA Holding Group LLC 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 11. 211603 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1431 W Madison Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Legacy RE Holdings Group LLC (Application made by Jose Antonio Rodriguez Diaz). Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Mr. Jose Antonio Rodriguez Diaz 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 12. 211665 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1524 S 15th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Gaspar Avila. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Mr & Mrs. Gaspar Avila Owed to Municipal Court $232.80 that need to be paid on 3/21/22 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 13. 211678 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2533 W North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Northside Lutheran Ministries Inc. Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Ms. Eric Johnson Pastor Bill Kirchner 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 14. 211362 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1832 N 18th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Arturo Hernandez. Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Amy Turim - DCD said that Mr. Hernandez is working with ACT Housing Program for a Loan to be used for the sell back. Ald. Murphy to hold to the call of the chair. 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 15. 211604 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2313 City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE W Galena Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Cameron Gilbert. Appearing: DNS - Tanz Rome DCD - Deborah McCollum- Gathing Deputy CA - Odalu Ohiku Treasurer - Jim klajbor Mr Cameron Gilbert 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 16. 211536 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Spencer v. Vagnini, Case No. 16-CV-662. 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- Hamilton, Dodd, Spiker, Bauman, and Murphy No 0 17. 211390 Resolution to authorize payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the amount of $250,000.00; 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 18. 211777 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Andra Williams v. City of Milwaukee, et al. Appearing: Robin Pederson 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 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, March 14th, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting adjourned at 4:37PM 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. 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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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, March 14, 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 https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel. 1. 210626 Resolution relating to the claim of James Olson. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 211702 Resolution relating to the claim of Charles Jones. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 211688 Resolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 211799 Substitute resolution relating to settlement funds received from opioid litigation. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy 5. 211705 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 and 2021 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 6. 211733 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3536 N 26th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cory Spencer. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 211783 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2344 N 5th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Ruth Campbell (Application made by Ruth Paul POA). Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 3/11/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE 8. 211784 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 539-541 W Burleigh Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner All Nations Pentecostal Church of Holiness, Inc., (Application made by BMO Harris Bank). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 9. 211790 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3728 N 18th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cafer Demiroren. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 211718 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9319 W Adler Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner TSA Holding Group LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 211603 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1431 W Madison Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Legacy RE Holdings Group LLC (Application made by Jose Antonio Rodriguez Diaz). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 211665 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1524 S 15th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Gaspar Avila. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 211678 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2533 W North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Northside Lutheran Ministries Inc. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 211362 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1832 N 18th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Arturo Hernandez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 211604 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2313 W Galena Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Cameron Gilbert. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 211536 Substitute resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit entitled Spencer v. Vagnini, Case No. 16-CV-662. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 17. 211390 Resolution to authorize payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 3/11/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE amount of $250,000.00; Sponsors: THE CHAIR 18. 211777 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Andra Williams v. City of Milwaukee, et al. Sponsors: THE CHAIR The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, March 14th, 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. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 3/11/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda March 14, 2022 COMMITTEE 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 4 Printed on 3/11/2022