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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · December 5, 2022

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City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Minutes JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 414-286-2366 Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:04 A.M. Present 4 - Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, Chambers Jr. Excused 1 - Bauman 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 www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 1. 221177 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2966-68 N 28th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Rhema Cameron c/o Jeanie Carr. Appearing: Jeanie Carr Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Odalo OHiku - ACA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 2. 221182 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2118-20 N 24th Place, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H Property Management LLC., Attn: Mesteshia Coleman. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 3. 221183 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2302 W Howard Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Irene Genevieve Randall & James R. Randall (application made by Tudor Village Owners Association Inc., Attn: Atty. John Graettinger. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing - DCD Odalo OHiku - ACA Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer's Atty. Graettinger with Mr. Mark Watson, president of the Village Owners Association Inc., A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 4. 221102 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: Assessor's Office - Ryan Ranker A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 5. 220921 Resolution relating to the claim of Virginia Braley. Appearing: ACA Jordan Schetle Forestry - Mr. Ian Brown Sewer - Jason Sanders Mr Steve Braley, son of Mrs. Virginia Braley Mr. David Tabaka - Pluming Inspector This item was recommended for denial at the last meeting; Mrs. Braley had additional questions to ask committee. City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE ACA Jordan asked committee to hold this item to further verify if at the time of the incident, the City had any type of negligence; Ald. Murphy moved 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 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 6. 220469 Resolution relating to the appeal of Randa McGowan for property damage. Appearing: ACA Jordan Schettle Mr. McGowan 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- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 7. 220491 Resolution relating to the claim of Curtis L. Craig. Appearing: Mr. Curtis Craig Forestry - Ian Brown Based on City Attorney's recommendation and Forestry's testimony, Ald. Murphy moved denial of this claim. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Murphy, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 2- Bauman, and Perez 8. 220327 Resolution relating to the appeal of Dawayne Gatzow for property damage. Appearing: Dawayne Gatzow Tom Wangerin - DPW Based on City Attorney's recommendation and Forestry's testimony, Ald. Murphy moved denial of this claim. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Borkowski, Murphy, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 2- Bauman, and Perez 9. 211978 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glen Lale for property damage. Appearing: Mr. Glen Lale Tom Wangerin - DPW Jordan Schettle - ACA Based on City Attorney's recommendations and city department's testimony, Ald. Chambers, jr. moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 10. 211361 Resolution relating to the claim of Bieck Management, Inc. for property damage. Based on second time being scheduled and non appearance when called today, Ald. Perez moved denial of this claim. A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 11. 220724 Resolution endorsing the proposed 2023-2024 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. Appearing: Kim Montgomery - IRD Director Brenda Wood - CC IRD Jim Bohl - IRD A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 220724 Substitute resolution endorsing the proposed 2023-2024 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 12. 221036 Resolution authorizing the cancellation of charges on invoices issued by Port Milwaukee Appearing: Jackie Carter- Port of Milwaukee Interim Director A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 13. 221047 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Tony Hendrix, in the amount of $5,500. Appearing: Deputy CA - Todd Farris A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 14. 221048 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Dennis McKnight, in the amount of $6,000. Appearing: Todd Farris A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 15. 221051 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Leola Allen, in the amount of $21,000. Appearing: Todd Farris A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman 16. 221160 Resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Christopher R. Ederesinghe v. City of Milwaukee ERD Case No. CR201901393 in the amount of $10,000. Appearing: Katherine Headley A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Murphy, Perez, and Chambers Jr. No 0 Excused 1- Bauman The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 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. Meeting adjourned at Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant NOTA: Para los clientes de cable de Spectrum que deseen ver subtítulos en español, ya están disponibles en el Canal de la Ciudad. En su control remoto de cable Spectrum, presione “MENÚ.” Seleccione “SUBTÍTULOS/CAPTIONS.” Use la flecha hacia abajo hasta “ESTÁNDAR/STANDARD,” luego use la flecha hacia arriba y cambie a “CC3.” City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE 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, 18, 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 7

Agenda

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, Wi 53202 Meeting Agenda JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 414-286-2366 Fax: 414-286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 AM 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 www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 1. 221177 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2966-68 N 28th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Rhema Cameron c/o Jeanie Carr. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 221182 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2118-20 N 24th Place, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H Property Management LLC., Attn: Mesteshia Coleman. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 221183 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2302 W Howard Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Irene Genevieve Randall & James R. Randall (application made by Tudor Village Owners Association Inc., Attn: Atty. John Araettinger. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 221102 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 5. 220921 Resolution relating to the claim of Virginia Braley. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$6,359.00 6. 220469 Resolution relating to the appeal of Randa McGowan for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$3,820.24 City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 12/5/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE 7. 220491 Resolution relating to the claim of Curtis L. Craig. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$7,835.25 8. 220327 Resolution relating to the appeal of Dawayne Gatzow for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$2,415.69 9. 211978 Resolution relating to the appeal of Glen Lale for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 211361 Resolution relating to the claim of Bieck Management, Inc. for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$447.89 11. 220724 Resolution endorsing the proposed 2023-2024 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 221036 Resolution authorizing the cancellation of charges on invoices issued by Port Milwaukee Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 221047 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Tony Hendrix, in the amount of $5,500. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 221048 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Dennis McKnight, in the amount of $6,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 221051 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Leola Allen, in the amount of $21,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 221102 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 17. 221160 Resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Christopher R. Ederesinghe v. City of Milwaukee ERD Case No. CR201901393 in the amount of $10,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 12/5/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda December 5, 2022 COMMITTEE The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, December 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. NOTA: Para los clientes de cable de Spectrum que deseen ver subtítulos en español, ya están disponibles en el Canal de la Ciudad. En su control remoto de cable Spectrum, presione “MENÚ.” Seleccione “SUBTÍTULOS/CAPTIONS.” Use la flecha hacia abajo hasta “ESTÁNDAR/STANDARD,” luego use la flecha hacia arriba y cambie a “CC3.” 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, 18, 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 12/5/2022 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda December 5, 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 12/5/2022