JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 5, 2022
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Minutes
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, and
Ald. Khalif J. Rainey
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 414-286-2366
Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, July 5, 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 1:35 pm
Present 5 - Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, Rainey
Milwaukee Fire Department Claims:
1. 210851 Resolution relating to the claim of Markeena Gilbert
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, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
2. 210575 Resolution relating to the appeal of Youssouf Komara for property
damage.
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, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
Milwaukee Police Department Claims:
3. 211361 Resolution relating to the claim of Bieck Management, Inc. for property
damage.
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A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
4. 211970 Resolution relating to the claim of Erie Insurance on behalf of Janko
Jankovic.
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
5. 220178 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lacy Landre, agent for Landre
Photography for property damage.
Appearing:
Ms. Lacy Landre -
ACA - Jordan Schettle
Based on City Department's testimony and Mrs. Landre's testimony, Ald. Bauman
moved to Seattle this claim in the amount of $3,000.00 despite the city Attorney's
denial recommendation.
no action was taken on Ald. Bauman's motion.
Ald. Murphy moved to hold this item 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 4- Hamilton, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 1- Bauman
Department of Public Works - Forestry Claims:
6. 211578 Resolution relating to the appeal of Darrell Wilson for property damage.
Appearing:
Mr & Mrs. Wilson
ACA - Jack McNally
Forestry Dept - Jeff Kluslow
Based on Forestry testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, 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:
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Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
7. 211911 Resolution relating to the appeal of William and Linda Kirchen for
property damage.
Appearing:
ACA Jack McNally
Mr. William Mrs. Linda Kirchen
Ian Brown - Forestry
Based on City Attorney's recommendation and Forestry's testimony, Ald. Bauman
moved denial of this claim.
This Resolution was RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF.
POSTPONEMENT
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
8. 211822 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Peret for property damage.
Appearing:
ACA - Jack McNally
Mr. James Peret
Forestry - Ian Brown/ Jeff kluslow
Based on City Attorney's recommendation and Forestry 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 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
9. 211935 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ana Salazar for property damage.
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
10. 210666 Resolution relating to the claim of Elijah Jasper Johnson
Appearing:
Alijah Jasper Johnson
ACA - Jack McNally
Forestry - Jeff Kluslow
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Based on CIty Attorney's recommendation and Forestry's testimony, Ald. Rainey
moved denial.
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
11. 201238 Resolution relating to the claim of JEEP TRANSPORT.
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, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
12. 210290 Resolution relating to the appeal of Joseph P and Tierra C DiCarlo for
property damage.
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Claims:
13. 210625 Resolution relating to the claim of Lisa M. Peterson.
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
14. 210789 Resolution relating to the appeal of Deborah Ordan for property damage.
Appearing:
ACA - Jack McNally
Mrs. Deborah Ordan
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
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15. 211978 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glen Lale for property damage.
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, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
16. 220214 Resolution relating to the appeal of Alex Banks for property damage.
Appearing:
ACA - Jack McNally
Alex Banks
DPW - Infrastructure - Thomas Wangerin
Not withstanding the City Attorney's recommendation and Infrastructure testimony, Ald.
Murphy moved to settle this claim in the amount of $826.38.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
220214 Substitute resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Alex Banks in
the amount of $826.38
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
17. 220254 Reappointment of Clarence Nicholas to the Ethics Board by the Mayor.
(1st Aldermanic District)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
18. 220280 Resolution amending Common Council File Number 212035 authorizing
the Office of the City Attorney to retain outside legal counsel to provide
legal services to the City of Milwaukee for the Equal Rights Division
complaint and any related state or federal court litigation subsequently
filed by former Assistant City Attorney Naomi Gehling.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
19. 220288 Resolution approving a Lease between American Serb Hall, as landlord,
and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue,
for use as an early voting site for the November 2022 general election, in
the 11th Aldermanic District.
Appearing:
Dave Misky DCD
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
20. 220289 Resolution approving a Lease between Wisconsin Center District, as
landlord, and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 400 West Wisconsin
Avenue, for election-related purposes for the November 2022 general
election, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
21. 211924 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
temporarily suspending the State’s excise tax on motor vehicle fuel.
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Hamilton, Bauman, Murphy, Dimitrijevic, and Rainey
No 0
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July
5th, 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.
Meeting adjourned at 3:23 pm
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
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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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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
Meeting Agenda
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
ALD. ASHANTI HAMILTON, CHAIR
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, and
Ald. Khalif J. Rainey
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 414-286-2366
Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, July 5, 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.
Milwaukee Fire Department Claims:
1. 210851 Resolution relating to the claim of Markeena Gilbert
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--$15,589.92
2. 210575 Resolution relating to the appeal of Youssouf Komara for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$3,211.92
Milwaukee Police Department Claims:
3. 211361 Resolution relating to the claim of Bieck Management, Inc. for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$447.89
4. 211970 Resolution relating to the claim of Erie Insurance on behalf of Janko
Jankovic.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$10,000.00
5. 220178 Resolution relating to the appeal of Lacy Landre, agent for Landre
Photography for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$8,538.92
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Department of Public Works - Forestry Claims:
6. 211578 Resolution relating to the appeal of Darrell Wilson for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,064.85
7. 211911 Resolution relating to the appeal of William and Linda Kirchen for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$2,123.14
8. 211822 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Peret for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$600.00
9. 211935 Resolution relating to the appeal of Ana Salazar for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,000.00
10. 210666 Resolution relating to the claim of Elijah Jasper Johnson
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$5,056.83
11. 201238 Resolution relating to the claim of JEEP TRANSPORT.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
12. 210290 Resolution relating to the appeal of Joseph P and Tierra C DiCarlo for
property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Claims:
13. 210625 Resolution relating to the claim of Lisa M. Peterson.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$50,000.00
14. 210789 Resolution relating to the appeal of Deborah Ordan for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$3,645.43
15. 211978 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glen Lale for property damage.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 220214 Resolution relating to the appeal of Alex Banks for property damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---$1,652.76
17. 220254 Reappointment of Clarence Nicholas to the Ethics Board by the Mayor.
(1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 220280 Resolution amending Common Council File Number 212035 authorizing
the Office of the City Attorney to retain outside legal counsel to provide
legal services to the City of Milwaukee for the Equal Rights Division
complaint and any related state or federal court litigation subsequently filed
by former Assistant City Attorney Naomi Gehling.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 220288 Resolution approving a Lease between American Serb Hall, as landlord,
and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, for
use as an early voting site for the November 2022 general election, in the
11th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
20. 220289 Resolution approving a Lease between Wisconsin Center District, as
landlord, and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 400 West Wisconsin
Avenue, for election-related purposes for the November 2022 general
election, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
21. 211924 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental
Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation
temporarily suspending the State’s excise tax on motor vehicle fuel.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Dodd, Ald.
Zamarripa and Ald. Dimitrijevic
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July 5th,
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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