JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

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. Mark Chambers, Jr. and Ald. Larresa Taylor 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, May 1, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:03 A.M. Present 4 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Taylor Excused 1 - Chambers Jr. 1. 211698 Resolution relating to the claim of Milwaukee Area Technical College. Appearing: Clint Muche - ACA MATC Reps - Jeannie MATC Reps - Davin Hayes - Laurie Sheehy - Water Works Claims Specialist Based on the City Attorney's recommendations and Water Works testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial of this claim. There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Taylor No 0 Excused 1- Chambers Jr. Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 2. 221529 Resolution relating to the appeal of Mary Hinkle for property damage. Appearing: Ms. Mary Hinkle City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023 COMMITTEE Clint Muche - ACA Tom Wangerin - DPW Notwithstanding the CA recommendations and the department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved to hold this item to the call of the chair, to give DPW a chance to check the area, thoroughly.. There were no objections. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 3. 221617 Resolution relating to the claim of Silvia Marin. Appearing: Hermenegildo Zacaula Silvia Marin - claimant Joseph Marin - son of Ms. Marin and interpreter for them Juan Carlos Pacheco Jason Sanders - Sewer Section After lengthy discussion and extensive conversation between all parties present. Notwithstanding, City Attorney's recommendation and Sewer's section testimony; Motion by Ald. Chambers move to grant 20,500 to be granted for this claim. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 3- Borkowski, Bauman, and Murphy Based on the City Attorney and department's testimony and recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Taylor No 1- Chambers Jr. 4. 221729 Resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Sanders for property damage. Appearing: Ms. Vanessa Sanders Clint Muche - ACA Forestry Section - Jeff Launfenberg Ald. Chambers moved to hold this item to the call of the chair, to give Ms. Sanders an opportunity to provide her estimates to the committee and confirm her insurance City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023 COMMITTEE deductible of $1000.00, in order for the claim to be recommended for adoption in the amount of the her deductible. However, Ald. Murphy stated that if the Department's recommendations will be to deny, it would be prudent to hear the department's testimony today. 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: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 5. 221554 Resolution relating to the claim of Progressive Insurance on behalf of Stephanie Morales. Based on non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 6. 221552 Resolution relating to the claim of Jerome Knight. Based on non appearance, 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 7. 221818 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5547 N 37th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dennis M Walker. Appearing: Hannah Jahn - City Atty Amy Turim - DCD Odalo Ohiku Dennis Walker and his brother Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor Ms. Turim reported this property had tenants living under inhabitable conditions. Ald. Bauman moved denial of this real estate. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 8. 221819 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1641 N Franklin Place Unit 5, in the 3rd Aldermanic District to its former owner Michael J Whitcomb. After committee had moved adoption, Mr. Whitcomb requested more time. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 9. 221767 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2842 N 12th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Eddie Jones-Smith. Mr. Eddie Jones -Smith was not present when called. Ald. Chambers moved denial of the return of this real estate. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 10. 221753 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5403 N 35th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner SCH Prop MGMT LLC applicaation made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty David Halbrooks. Per the request of the attorney representing SCH Prop MGMT LLC. Hearing Notice all came back to CC CC on 4/25/23 RETURN TO SENDER NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 11. 221751 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3411 N 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Arlington Heights Management LLC, application made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty. David Halbrooks. City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023 COMMITTEE Per the request of the attorney representing SCH Prop MGMT LLC. Hearing Notice all came back to CC CC on 4/25/23 RETURN TO SENDER NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 12. 221752 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3720 W Keefe Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H. Property Management LLC, application made by SCH Prop MGT Attn: Atty David Halbrooks. Per the request of the attorney representing SCH Prop MGMT LLC. Hearing Notice all came back to CC CC on 4/25/23 RETURN TO SENDER NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 13. 221877 An ordinance relating to petitions to the circuit court by the city attorney’s office to reopen and vacate in rem tax foreclosure judgments. Appearing: Jim Klajbor - Treasure Amy Turim - DCD Real Estate Hannah Jahn - City Attorney's Office Ald. Chambers asked to be added to co-sponsor. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 14. 221905 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: Nicole Larsen - City Assessor Ald. Murphy asked to be added as Sponsor of this file. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes May 1, 2023 COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 15. 221949 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Richard McCormick, in the amount of $25,000. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, May 1st, 2023 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 12:01 PM 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 May 1, 2023 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