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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · October 23, 2023

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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. 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, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 10/18/23 AMENDED File Number 230617 has been added. Meeting convened at 9:02 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 221146 Resolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life. Appearing: Laurie Sheeley - MWW Tom Wangerin Rchard Donner - Reinhart Atty at Laws on behalf of Catholic Financial Life Kirsten - Catholic Financial Life Bob - Facility Operation Manager Based on the City Attorney's recommendation and City Department's testimony, 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: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 2. 230279 Resolution to the claim of Justin and Tierra Nemitz. Appearing: CLint Muche Lori Sheeley Mr. Nemitz Based on the City Attorny's recommendations and City Department's testimony, Ald. moved denial. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, and Taylor No 1- Chambers Jr. 3. 220848 Resolution relating to the appeal of KS Energy Services for property damage. Appearing: Lori Scheeley Clint Muche no one was present when called Claim was submitted after the 120-day time frame, Ald. Bauman moved denied. 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 4. 221049 Resolution relating to the claim of Kishone Perkins. This is a claim relative to a tenant. Landlord would have to submit his own claim. Based on City Department's testimony and City Attorney's 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 5. 221176 Resolution relating to the claim of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies on behalf of Beth Duray and Timothy Casey. 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. 221914 Resolution relating to the claim of Wilber on behalf of Darrell Moffett. Per Nicole Messamore Wilber on behalf of American Family Insurance, who wishes to no longer pursue their subrogation claim and withdrew their claim. City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE Based on this request, Ald. moved to place this item on file. 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 7. 230113 Resolution relating to the claim of LaShanda Jordan. Clint Muche Lori Sheeley Jason Sanders LaShanda Jordan Ms. Alice Dalton - co-owner of the property involved in this claim Based on the City Department's testimony and City Attorney's recommendation, Ald. Chambers moved to Seattle this claim in the amount of 2,800.00 Ald. Chambers withdrew his settlement motion 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- Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 1- Borkowski 8. 230162 Resolution relating to the claim of the Aemilian Preschool 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 9. 230826 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4343 N 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Robert Tillman Application made by Dorothy Tillman, spouse. 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 10. 230899 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8129 W Green Tree Rd, in the 9th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) VB ONE, LLC C/O APRIL TOY. City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE Appearing: Odalo Ohiku Amy Turim Deborah McColum Gathing Tanz Rome Jim Klajbor VB ONE, LLC - Rep by counsel by April K Toy with HInsshaw & Culbetson, LLP 828 properties owned by applicant; DCD per Amy Turim asked committee this file be held until DCD performs further investigation. It appears that this owner has several code violations and others issues; confirm inconsistencies. Per Deputy Ohiku, Municipal Court records indicate that the applicant has no such outstanding debt. Per City Treasurer, 844 properties paid in full. This Resolution was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 11. 230860 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 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 12. 230831 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Robert Joseph v. City of Milwaukee. 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 13. 230892 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Chad Vance et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2023CV1401 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 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE No 0 14. 230902 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pro Rental Solution, LLC C.I. File No. 1029-2023-1199, A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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 15. 230617 Resolution relating to legislative bills. Apearing: Justin Morales - CC IRD Ald. Brostoff - Sponsor SB-471/AB-451 Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban. Public testimony in OPPOSITION of this Bill Dr. McCanna - American College of Physician Emeli Hall - resident and Rep of the Grassroots Organization Molly Collins - ACLU Advocacy Director Joyce Ellenwanger - MICAH Charlie Lang - Advocate Milwaukee Ald. Murphy moved OPPOSE LRB-3953 Counting individuals confined in state prison to determine population for redistricting purposes. Taylor - SUPPORT SB-523 Grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. Chambers - SUPPORT LRB-3661 Creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. Chambers - SUPPORT LRB-2829 Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance. Chambers - OPPOSED SB-455/AB-457 Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. Chambers OPPOSED LRB-4389 Water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE Chambers OPPOSED LRB-2530 Prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in public contract relating to design professional services. Chambers OPPOSED SB-467/AB-486 Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 230617 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 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 16. 230606 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and opposing legislation attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Zamarripa All PSH members asked to be added as Co-sponsors. There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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, October 23rd, 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. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE Meeting adjourend at 12:05 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.” 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 during normal business hours is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking cashier. City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 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 8

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. 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, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 10/18/23 AMENDED File Number 230617 has been added. 1. 221146 Resolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$79,500.00 2. 230279 Resolution to the claim of Justin and Tierra Nemitz. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$13,000.00 3. 220848 Resolution relating to the appeal of KS Energy Services for property damage. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$1,427.45 4. 221049 Resolution relating to the claim of Kishone Perkins. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$7,917.63 5. 221176 Resolution relating to the claim of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies on behalf of Beth Duray and Timothy Casey. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$29,638.00 6. 221914 Resolution relating to the claim of Wilber on behalf of Darrell Moffett. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$8,801.95 7. 230113 Resolution relating to the claim of LaShanda Jordan. City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 10/23/2023 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$10,800.00 8. 230162 Resolution relating to the claim of the Aemilian Preschool Sponsors: THE CHAIR ---$21,745.00 9. 230826 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4343 N 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert Tillman (application made by Dorothy Tillman). Sponsors: THE CHAIR 10. 230899 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8129 W Green Tree Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner VB ONE, LLC C/O April Toy. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 230860 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 230831 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Robert Joseph v. City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 230892 Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Chad Vance, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Court Case Number 2023-CV-1401. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 14. 230902 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pro Rental Solution, LLC C.I. File No. 1029-2023-1199, Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 230617 Resolution relating to legislative bills. Sponsors: THE CHAIR --- SB-471/AB-451 Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban. --- LRB-3953 Counting individuals confined in state prison to determine population for redistricting purposes. --- SB-523 Grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 10/23/2023 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda October 23, 2023 COMMITTEE --- LRB-3661 Creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. --- LRB-2829 Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance. --- SB-455/AB-457 Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate storm water utilities. --- LRB-4389 Water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns. --- LRB-2530 Prohibiting certain indemnification provisions in public contracts relating to design professional services. --- SB-467/AB-486 Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. 16. 230606 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and opposing legislation attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Dimitrijevic The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 23rd, 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. 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 3 Printed on 10/23/2023 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Agenda October 23, 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 during normal business hours is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking cashier. 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 10/23/2023