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, November 13, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:05 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 230998 Appointment of Adrienne German to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (7th 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 2. 230806 Resolution relating to the claim of Chanetta Doxy. Appearing: Ms. Chanita Dozy Ms. Tyana Doxy, Daughter of Ms Doxy Mr. Jeff Laufenberg - Forestry Based on the Forestry's testimony, and not withstanding the City Attorney's recommendations, Ald. Murphy moved to settle this claim in the amount of $2000.00 there were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 230806 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Chanetta Doxy. A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 3. 221404 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jameka Pitts for property damage. 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. 220803 Resolution relating to the claim of Patrick and Stephanie Russell. Appearing: Mr. Patrick Russell Water Dept - Lori Sheeley DPW Sewer - Jason Sanders 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. 220885 Resolution relating to the claim of Katherine Geiger. 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 6. 221264 Resolution relating to the claim of Laura Habush. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 7. 221390 Resolution relating to the claim of Elizabeth and Shane Kasmarek. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 COMMITTEE 8. 221637 Resolution relating to the claim of Eric Luna. Appearing: Mr. Erik Luna Yadira Melendez - interpreter Jason Sanders - Sewer and maintenance 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. 230903 Resolution relating to the claim of Bobby Thompson. Appearing: Ms. Bobby Thompson Lori Sheeley - Water Works ACA Clint Muche 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. 10. 230991 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5846 N 66th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Amiasu Residence LLC c/o Jacinta Miller. 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 11. 231020 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7703 W Sheridan Ave., Unit D, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Jacqueline Douglas. Appearing: Ms. Jacqueline Douglas with daughter Deborah McCollum Gathing Odalo Ohiku Tanz Rome Erika Martinez 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 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 COMMITTEE 12. 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. Appearing: Deborah McCollum - DCD Amy Turim - DCD Hannah Jahn - CA reprenting the City relative to INREMS Tanz Rome - DNS Erika Martinez - Treasurer Office Atty. Brian Randall on behalf of VB ONE, LLC c/o April Toy Deputy CA Odalo Ohiku -on behalf of Municipal Court Atty. Brian Randall, submitted to the committee a preliminary plan for DNS list of open issues. not acting in the best interest of the City, VB ONE, LLC is a out of state owner. 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 13. 231005 Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 215 W Maple Street, Unit 609, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Brian Firkus. Appearing: Mr. Brian Firkus Odalo Ohiku Deborah McCollum Gathing Tanz Rome Erika Martinez 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 14. 230946 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2480 W Medford Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner AP & SONS LLC c/o Amondo Perry. Appearing: Mr. Amondo Perry Odalo Ohiku Deborah McCollum Gathing Tanz Rome Erika Martinez A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 COMMITTEE Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 15. 221961 An ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions. 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 11:00 A.M. 16. 231045 Communication from the Office of the Inspector General relating to the Report of Investigation Deputy City Attorney Conducts Legal Affairs for Private Practice Clients on City Time. Ald. Murphy move to follow up on the IG recommendations, to have Legislative Reference Bureau draft the necessary changes to implement and to have the Ethics Board participate in the process for further possible ethical matters that would need to be looked into further. There were no objections A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 17. 231006 Resolution relating to a class action settlement with the 3M Company and E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company, DuPong de Nemours, Inc., The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, and Corteva, Inc. relating to per- and polyfluoralkyl substances contamination of public water systems. Appearing: Todd Farris Pat Pauly - Water Works Clint Muche A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY 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 18. 221840 Resolution relating to legislative bills. City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 221840 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 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, November 13, 2023, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under s. 19.85 (1) (e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, also 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 convened at 1:27 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 November 13, 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 7