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, January 29, 2024 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall Meeting convened at 9:01 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., Taylor 1. 231445 Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2022 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. Appearing: City Assessor - Nicole Larsen 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 2. 231378 Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission relating to its plans to ensure all residents of properties operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee are registered to vote. Ald. Chambers moved for entire JL committee be added as sponsors. There were no objections. 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 3. 231348 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3160 N 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Dante Phillips. City of Milwaukee Page 1 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing & Amy Turim Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku & Hanna Jahn JIm Klajbor - Margarita Gutierrez Dante Phillips - not present today MFD Asst Chief - Schiler Belott Asst Chief Belott reported that there was a fire on January 24, 2024 that, ended in a fatality. Based on testimony and recommendation of departments, Ald. Bauman moved denial of the return 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: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 4. 231351 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5038 N 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dwight D Leachmon. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku JIm Klajbor Dwight Leachmon not present On Friday, January 26, 2024, Unfortunately, I am not able to be in attendance for this hearing and would like to reschedule. This Resolution was HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 5. 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. Hassan Mohamed not present when called Based on testimony and recommendation of departments, Ald. Bauman moved denial of the return 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: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE 6. 231433 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2922 N 16th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Beatrice Carnes/Karen A. Carnes, application made by Evan Carnes (Heir). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku JIm Klajbor Beatrice Carnes/Karen Carnes & Evan Carnes (Heir) Evan Carnes asked for this item to be postponed. 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 7. 231434 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2808-2810 N 48th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tyler M. Brown, application made by Columbia Savings & Loan. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku JIm Klajbor Rep Columbia Savings & Loan Amount due to DCD is $2,621.68 Amount due to DNS $6,350.00 Muni court case amount owe (Bldg Code violations) $1,280.00 Additional properties owned by this applicant 2022 delinquent taxes in the amount of $11,996.84 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 8. 231387 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3613 W Maple Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Ismael Mayorga, c/o Gustavo Mayorga. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing & Amy Turim Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku & Hanna Jahn JIm Klajbor & Margarita Gutierrez City of Milwaukee Page 3 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE Gustavo Mayorga, son of Ismael Mayorga 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 9. 231386 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7020 W Mill Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Brenda Marie Ackland c/o Nicole Harvie (POA). Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku JIm Klajbor Email from Nicole Harvie FPOA on behalf of her mother, Brenda Ackland at 7020 W Mill Road Milwaukee WI 53218; to be postponed for a latter date. 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 10. 231436 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1655 S 18th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner(s) Salvador Corona & Domitilia Corona. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku JIm Klajbor & Hanna Jahn Salvador Corona - his son, Jose Corona 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. 231494 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2364 S 20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jong Lee & Catherine Lee, application made by Catherine Lee. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing & Amy Turim Tanz Rome Odalo Ohiku & Hanna Jahn JIm Klajbor& Margarita Gutierrez Jong Lee & Catherine Lee City of Milwaukee Page 4 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE DCD report this property is not suitable for use by public agency or community based organization. Amount owed to DNS for Special Charges for $4,493.00 Munic court unpaid amount $380.00 for building and code violations. Muni court unpaid amount $281.00 for Exceeding Speeding Zones Muni court unpaid amount $10.00 for Operating Motor Vehicle w/o Proof of Insurance. 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 12. 230637 Resolution relating to the appeal of Michael Rowsey for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty Brian Peksa - Streets Michael Rowsey Murphy moved to settle this claim in the amount of $1,300.00. 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 230637 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal from Michael Rowsey for property damage. 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. 231029 Resolution relating to the appeal of Linda Powell for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty Linda Powell No one from Fleet or Sanitation was present Ald. Chambers moved to settle this claim in the amount of $500.00 There were no objections. A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be City of Milwaukee Page 5 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 0 231029 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Linda Powell for property damage. 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. 230884 Resolution relating to the appeal of Shannon Brazeau for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty Brian Peksa - Streets Mr. Shannon Brazeau Based on the 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 15. 230771 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jamal LaBlanc for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty Tom Wangerin & Carnita Rembert - Streets 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 16. 231152 Resolution relating to the appeal of Brian Robert Poweleit, Sr. for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty Risk Manager MPD - James Lewis Brian Robert Poweleit, Sr. Ald. Murphy moved, based on testimony from Brian Robert Poweleit and not City of Milwaukee Page 6 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE withstanding the City Attorney's and the testimony of MPD, to reimburse in the amount of $400.00; 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 231152 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal from Brian Robert Poweliet, Sr for property lost. 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 17. 230247 Resolution relating to the appeal of James Vanevenhoven, agent for Kasdorf Property Management for property damage. Appearing: Clint Muche - City Atty MPD James Lewis Kasdorf Property Management Rep - Cherell Gardiner 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- Bauman, Murphy, Chambers Jr., and Taylor No 1- Borkowski 18. 231541 Resolution relating to legislative bills. Appearing: Intergovernmental Relations Division: Justin Morales Jim Bohl Jordan Primokow Calvin Lee --- AB-629/SB-591 Driver education instruction related to work zone safety. SUPPORT by Ald. Chambers --- LRB-5595 Requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. MONITORED by Ald. Murphy --- SB-916 Requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance. OPPOSED by Ald. Chambers City of Milwaukee Page 7 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE 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 231541 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 19. 231373 Resolution authorizing a structured settlement agreement related to Milwaukee County Court Case No. 22-CV-3366, Midwest Fiber, LLC v. City of Milwaukee. 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 20. 231405 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Darrell Walker, in the amount of $25,000. 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, January 29, 2024, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to 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 and 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 8 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION Meeting Minutes January 29, 2024 COMMITTEE Meeting convened at 12:39 noon 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. 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