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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, December 4, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:03 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 230999 Appointment of Barbara Notestein to the Ethics Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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. 230581 Resolution relating to the claim of Jazmyn Lopez. Appearing: Jeff Laufeberg - Foresty Jazmyn Lopez Basd 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 3. 220885 Resolution relating to the claim of Katherine Geiger. Appearing: Lori Sheeley - MWW katherine Geiger & Austin Bunch, Stupar & Bartell, S.C. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE 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 4. 221214 Resolution relating to the claim of Daniel and Sara Wilfrath. 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 5. 221637 Resolution relating to the claim of Eric Luna. Appearing: Mr. Eric Luna Jason Sanders - Sewer Based on the City 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 6. 221411 Resolution relating to the appeal of Keith Russo, Leasing Office, Metropolitan Associates, for property damage. No show when called. 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 7. 221530 Resolution relating to the appeal of Elizabeth Consiglio for property damage. Ms. Consiglio contacted Staff Assistant to inform us that she will not be available to attend today's hearing. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE No 0 8. 221675 Resolution relating to the appeal of Manquenda McLaughlin for property damage. 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 9. 230247 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Vanevenhoven, agent for Kasdorf Property Management for property damage. 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 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 11. 231041 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1033 W Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Hassan S Mohamed. Appering: DCD DNS Treasurer Mun Court by Odalo Ohiku Hanna Jahn - ACA who handled tax foreclosure cases for the City Mr. Hassan Mohamed prior owner and Mr. Jerry Whitley, person who purchased the house, said Mr. Mohamed Ms. Jahn stated that there is no record of deed for Mr. Whitley ownership of this property. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE No 0 12. 231170 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3525 N 20th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sheila Black. 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 13. 231050 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4714 N 44th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Orson Tate, application made by Lisa Tate-Brackett (Heir). Appearing: Odalo Ohiku - Muni Court Deborah McCollum - Gathing - DCD Tanz Rome - DNS Jim Klajbor - Treasurer Lisa Tate-Brackett Legal counsel Shenaz Lakdawala A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR 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. 231109 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3121 S 24th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Miguel Contreras. 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 15. 231131 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 2024 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE 16. 231132 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 2024 general election, in the 11th Aldermanic District. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR 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 17. 231133 Resolution approving a Lease between Ahmad Properties, Inc., as landlord, and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 6001 West Capitol Drive, for election-related purposes for the April 2024 primary and November 2024 general elections, in the 2nd Aldermanic District. 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 18. 231009 Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report. Appearing; Gloria Lucas - Comptroller Mrs. Dawn M Day Hourigan - Muni Court Tom Wiznick - DPW Parking Brian Dawn - Duncan Solutions A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. 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 19. 231051 Resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the 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 20. 230977 Resolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2023 City cost to be City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE $385.97 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $5,019.85. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR 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 21. 230966 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. 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 22. 231184 Resolution amending the settlement amount in Common Council File Number 230831 to correct a technical error. A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR 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 23. 230905 Resolution relating to legislative bills. Appearing: Erick Shambarger - ADM Environmental Collaboration Office Jordan Primakow - IRD Jim Bohl - IRD --- LRB-2813 Exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing excise tax on electric vehicle charging. Chambers moved SUPPORT --- AB-685 Local regulation of fowl. Bauman moved SUPPORT A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 230905 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE 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, December 4, 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 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. 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City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes December 4, 2023 COMMITTEE 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 8