LICENSES COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR Ald. Nik Kovac, VICE-CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, Ald. Nikiya Dodd, and Ald. Chantia Lewis Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, September 8, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. The meeting convened at 9:21 AM Present 5 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd, Spiker 1. 210538 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 08 LOPEZ-GONZALEZ, Luis, Agent for "La Hamaca Bar LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "La Hamaca Bar" at 1993 S MUSKEGO Av. (Expires 9/29/2021) The applicant stated the guy who made the comments to the police was drunk. Appearing with the applicant: Josefine Gonzalez stated that they were eating upstairs in their house when they heard the police coming they all went downstairs. She added that she didn't call the police, they just arrived and acted like they were the one causing problems. She stated that the person on the report wasn't even present at the time, he was in his room sleeping. She added that the guy from the police report is the wrong guy and there are a lot of incorrect things in the police report. She stated that the police are harassing her and her husband and they were victims, but they were treated like criminals. She added that she didn't know where to go for help. She stated that the applicant was in the back room stocking the refrigerators and it only took him a few minutes to get to the front bar, and the bartender was not alone. She added that they didn't call the police because they just chased the guys away because it happened before. She stated they provided the cameras to the police and still have not received them back. She added that she and the applicant were in squad cars for over 2 hours. She stated that the police went into her house when she asked them not to because she has a 20 year old autistic son. She added that she called Ald. Zamarripa 3-4 times and never received a call back. City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Individual also present: Ald. Zamarripa stated she spoke with Capt Salazar regarding the police items and that if the applicant has concerns he should contact her office. She added that Ald. Perez's office reached out to her regarding the premises, and she has been following the case closely. She stated that she is concerned about the premises being open after hours because it puts the residents in danger. She recommends renewal with a 20 day suspension. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a 20 day suspension based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 05 RICK, Brandon P, Agent for "DIAMOND STAR TOWING AND SALVAGE LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Renewal Application for "DIAMOND STAR TOWING AND SALVAGE" at 10727 W GOOD HOPE Rd. (Expires 9/23/2021) Ald. Dodd moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 05 MARX, III, Joseph P, Agent for "Wal-Mart Stores East LP", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Walmart #2936" at 10330 W SILVER SPRING DR. (Expires 9/24/2021) The applicant stated 2 customers had an altercation in the parking lot and 1 ran into the store. He added that he called the police regarding the active shooter. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Eric Van Schyndle Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 04 TAYLOR, Daniel R, Agent for "WELLS-JEFFERSON CORPORATION", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for "TAYLOR'S" at 795 N JEFFERSON St. (Expires 9/26/2021) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot James Taylor Individual also present: Ald. Bauman Ald. Kovac moved approval warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 04 DAUL, Douglas L, Agent for "The Chalk House MKE Inc", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Transfer Applications with Change of Agent for "The Loaded Slate" at 1137 N Dr Martin L King Jr DR. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Joshua Gimbel Individual also present: Ald. Bauman Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Borkowski voting no) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Dodd and Spiker No 1- Borkowski 04 BERKOWITZ, Seth J, Agent for "INSOMNIA COOKIES OPERATORS, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "INSOMNIA COOKIES" at 1133 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expired 4/29/2021) Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 04 RAFFAELLI, Donald L, Agent for "DLR, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Sun-Tues From Open 8:30 PM To 4 PM and Entertainment Adding 5 Amusement Machines for "RICKEY'S ON STATE" at 2601 W STATE St. (Expires 9/24/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Bauman stated he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 The meeting recessed at 10:40 AM The meeting reconvened at 10:49 AM 210538 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 14 MACHE, John C, Agent for "GEA Pizza OKL Ave Inc", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Rosati's Pizza" at 145 W Oklahoma Av. (Expired 5/8/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated she has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 14 SINGH, Jasminder, Agent for "2759 S KK, LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Food Dealer, Filling Station, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Phillips on KK" at 2759 S KINNICKINNIC Av. (Expired 7/5/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated she requests a warning letter. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 14 NUNEZ-CRUZ, David, Agent for "BUCKSHOTS BAR LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Sun From Open 6 AM To 7 AM and From Close 12 AM To 2 AM for "BUCKSHOTS BAR" at 3219 S 13TH St. (Expires 10/12/2021) The applicant stated his attorney never told him when his suspension started. He added that he is withdrawing the request to change the hours. Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated she does not support the change of hours. Ald. Kovac moved to accept the withdrawal of the change of hours. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Spiker moved approval as amended with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 14 MCALOON, Thomas J, Agent for "Dollar Tree Stores Inc", Weights & Measures License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Dollar Tree # 4823" at 3555 S Howell Av. (Expires 10/10/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Joshua Gimbel David Foulkrod Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 14 LEAF, Sam J, Agent for "AA Entertainment, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "The Backyard" at 2155 S KINNICKINNIC Av. (Expires 10/12/2021) The applicant stated he does not want to end music at 8 PM, but could end it at 9 PM. He added that on Sunday he can end at 7 PM. Individual also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic stated there have been complaints about the outside noise and she would like outdoor music to end at 8 PM on Saturday. Individual present in opposition: Nicholas Tenuta 2160 S Kinnickinnic Ave stated the outdoor music is a problem. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to end outdoor music at 8 PM on Saturday. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 10 ASHA, Nader, Agent for "ASHA, LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Super Options Mini Mart" at 5331 W CENTER St. (Expired 6/17/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Murphy stated there have been complaints about marijuana smoke and loitering and litter outside the store. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 09 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Family Dollar #21554" at 6000 W Silver Spring DR. (Expired 5/7/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Joshua Gimbel Harry Susman Douglas Lambert Individual also present: Deborah Moore 9th District Legislative Assistant stated there are no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 09 EUELL-MOSLEY, Annette, Agent for "MEGA MARTS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "PICK 'N SAVE #418" at City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 7401 W GOOD HOPE Rd. (Expired 8/31/2021) Ald. Dodd moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Borkowski moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Michael Long Logan Sterling Individual also present: Deborah Moore 9th District Legislative Assistant stated they have received complaints about trash and foul odor in and around the store. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 07 SINGH, Sharanjit, Agent for "HAR & GUR, INC.", Class A Malt, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Applications for "All For Us" at 3500 W FOND DU LAC Av. Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot Individual also present: Ald. Rainey stated he requested that the premises stop selling single beers. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to not allow the sale of single beers. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Borkowski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 07 SINGH, Baljinder, Agent for "Lucky & Bill, Inc", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "All For Us" at 3500 W Fond Du Lac Av. (Expires 9/24/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant is withdrawing his application. Individual also present: Ald. Rainey Ald. Spiker moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 07 KHADER, Bashar R D, Agent for "Noil 2018 LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Noil Fast Food" at 4025 W BURLEIGH St. (Expired 8/21/2021) Appearing with applicant as interpreter: Nadia Malli Individual also present: Ald. Rainey stated he has no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 07 JEWELL, Sherlise A, Agent for "SRJEWELL ENTERTAINMENT LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "42nd Street Bar & Grill" at 4200 W BURLEIGH St. (Expires 9/15/2021) Ald. Dodd moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 07 RANDOLPH, Jason M, Agent for "Jay's Food LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Jays Food LLC" at 4402 W Center St. (Expires 9/21/2021) Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 15 ISSA, Ala I, Agent for "GROCERY KING, INC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "BRIGHT FOOD MARKET" at 2500 W LISBON Av. (Expired 7/27/2021) Appearing on behalf the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant will reduce loitering and may hire security. He added that they can address the double parking by denying service to people parked illegally. Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated that Ald. Stamper met with the applicant and Atty. Bobot about the issues at the store. Individual present in opposition: Almyra Trotter 1833 N 24th Pl stated the business is going down. She added that patrons block the street with their cars and residents have to go another way. Ald. Spiker moved approval with a warning letter based on neighborhood testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 15 SANDHAR, Navjoot S, Agent for "Raan Petro, Inc", Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Clark on Center" at 905 City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 W Center St. (Expires 9/21/2021) The applicant stated underage residents often try to purchase tobacco products and they always deny them. He added that they have a sign indicating that you must be 21 or older to purchase tobacco. He stated that he can do the landscaping this fall. Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated they need to landscape, repaint the white brick, and repair the fence. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to include repairing the fence, repainting, and landscaping. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Spiker moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 15 SINGH, Kuljit, Agent for "Lisbon Liquor & Food Mart Inc.", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Lisbon Liquor and Food Mart" at 2900 W LISBON Av. (Expired 8/31/2021) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot Charanjit Kaur Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper met with the applicant and there was an agreement about repairing the facade, no loitering, and cleaning up 3 times a day. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 15 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "WALGREENS #2296" at 2727 W NORTH Av. (Expired 6/27/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Alyssa Johnson stated they spent $13,000 on security equipment to protect merchandise, they no longer sell tobacco, they have armed and unarmed security guards, they reduced the hours, decreased the amount a cash at the premises, and they are strengthening their emergency exits. Robert Hilber stated they have 1 security guard at a time and he can commit to cleaning 3 times a day. Individual also present: Dameon Ellzey - 15th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Stamper would like the lot cleaned 3 times a day. He added that Ald. Stamper is not in support if the applicant won't commit to cleaning 3 times a day. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to include cleaning the parking lot 3 times a day. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Borkowski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 No 0 The meeting recessed at 1:18 PM The meeting reconvened at 1:38 PM 210538 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR GUSHO, Shelby H, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Spiker MAYEN, Bryanna, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Spiker MILLER, Matthew J, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2020) Ald. Dodd moved denial based on fourth nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Spiker RIVAS, Brandon P, Class D Operator's License Application. The applicant stated he used to be an alcoholic be he is now an upstanding citizen. He added that he used to manage for the Lowlands Group. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 3-1, Ald. Coggs voting no) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Aye 3- Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 1- Coggs Excused 1- Spiker SCHULHAUSER, Elise JF, Class D Operator's License Renewal Application. (Expired 12/31/2019) Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Spiker SCHULTZ, Jerod D, Class D Operator's License Application. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Borkowski moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) The applicant stated he is currently in therapy and meetings. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski and Dodd No 0 Excused 1- Spiker CARTER, John F, Agent for "Carter's Handy Man's LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "Carter's Handy Man's". (Expired 8/7/2021) The applicant stated he never received a citation and he went to court for child support. Ald. Kovac moved approval, holding issuance until fines are paid. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 HERMANSEN, Kristen K, Agent for "Bullseye, Inc.", Amusement Machine or Jukebox Distributors License Renewal Application with Change of Agent and Transfer of Stock for "Bullseye" at 4202 Commercial Av. (Expired 6/30/2021) Appearing with the applicant: Ron Carlson stated he is the court appointed receiver. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 No 0 06 JOHNSON-WILLIAMS, Tina L, Agent for "Jo-Will, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Tues-Sun From Open 5 PM To 12 PM and Entertainment Adding Disc Jockey, Bands, Comedy Acts, and Patrons Dancing for "Savoy's" at 2901 N 5TH St. (Expired 8/25/2021) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Kenyatta Riley stated the patron called the police because she was drunk and removed from the premises. He added that #2 was not reported because it occurred after the police arrived for #1 on the police report. Ald. Coggs stated she is concerned about the additional entertainment and requests that the changes be held. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the changes to the Public Entertainment Premises license. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Dodd moved approval as amended with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 KASTHURIRANGAIAN, Prabhu, Agent for "Hotel of the Arts, LLC", Food Dealer and Hotel/Motel License Renewal Applications for "Days Inn & Suites" at 1840 N 6TH St. (Expires 9/24/2021) Ald. Coggs stated she would like the application held to meet with the applicant and residents. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 DRAN, Mandeep, Agent for "ATKINSON FOOD MART CORP", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Atkinson Food Mart" at 1301 W ATKINSON Av. (Expired 8/24/2021) The applicant stated he will work with the neighbors. Ald. Coggs stated there was a neighborhood meeting and an agreement was reached. Ad. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 MOON, Joshua, Agent for "WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP", Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "WAL-MART STORE #2452" at 401 E CAPITOL DR. (Expired 5/26/2021) The applicant stated in September 2016 he went through the classes and has had no incidents since then. He added that they have increased parking lot sweeping by a City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 third party from 5 days to 7 days a week, and added a 3 day a week fence litter pick up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. He stated that since October they hired off-duty police officers from 1 PM-10 PM. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Eric Van Schyndle Ald. Coggs stated she has received complaints about litter in the parking lot and issues regarding fights and gunplay. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to include parking lot cleaning 7 days a week and cleaning the fence 3 times a week. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Spiker moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 HOWARD, Helen D Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Twister's Inn" at 508 W Center St. (Expired 5/13/2021) The applicant stated her husband passed away and she is taking over the premises. Ald. Coggs stated she has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 GARDNER, Cettery M Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "SHANANIGANS" at 3751 N TEUTONIA Av. (Expires 9/24/2021) The applicant stated he opens and closes early so he doesn't know about the kids and paint balls. He added that a bartender had hotdogs out and he told them to put them away. Ald. Coggs stated she has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 MARSHALL, Jonte, Agent for "BLACKOUT HOLDINGS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor License Application for "Express Liquor" at 3833 N TEUTONIA Av. The applicant stated that people were at the premises after hours because an employee left her keys at the store and she went back to retrieve them. He added that no one is in the store later than 9:45 PM. Ald. Coggs stated she has no objections. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 06 LALANI, Navroze ALI, Agent for "SINDHI, INC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Express Liquor" at 3833 N TEUTONIA Av. (Expires 7/17/2021) The applicant stated he would like to withdraw his license. Ald. Spiker moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 13 QIAO-HAGEN, Shuhua, Agent for "Orchid Day Spa, LLC", Massage Establishment License Transfer Application with Change of Agent and Stockholder for "Orchid Day Spa" at 4346 S 27TH St. Appearing with the applicant as interpreter: Chenxiang Du Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 13 MUSSATTI, Mario J, Agent for "MJMJAS LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Day Drink Inn" at 312 W Plainfield Av. (Expires 9/26/2021) The applicant stated the car alarm wasn't his. Ald. Spiker stated he has received complaints from residents. Ald. Spiker moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 13 CHAUDHARI, Jigar, Agent for "DEV Management LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Hotel/Motel License Renewal Applications for "Holiday Inn and Suites Milwaukee Airport" at 545 W Layton Av. (Expires 10/3/2021) Appearing with the applicant: Himanshu Pareet 545 W Layton Ave stated most of the issues were resolved prior to the police arrival and 2 of them had nothing to do with the hotel. He added that they will look at increasing security at the hotel. Ald. Spiker stated this premises is causing a drain on police resources. Ald. Spiker moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 13 PATEL, Narottambhai, Agent for "Alpa Corporation", Hotel/Motel License Renewal Application for "Suburban Motel" at 4600 S 27th St. (Expired 7/21/2021) Ald. Spiker moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 SALAZAR, Francisco Food Peddler Motorized and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Taqueria El Cabrito" at 1100 S 11th St. (Expired 7/26/2021) The applicant stated the items on the police report are pending and he is going to all the court dates. Appearing with the applicant as interpreter: Diana Salazar 5040 S 20th St Individual also present: Ald. Perez Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair pending the outcome of the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 FELTON, JR, Robert R Food Dealer and Food Peddler License Renewal Applications for "Smokin Flames Barbeque" at 1817 W National Av. (Expired 4/23/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated this is a troubled location and the person at fault is the owner of the property, who is not meeting his commitments to the neighbors. Individuals present in opposition: Victoria Garcia 821 S 18th St stated there are people doing drugs and urinating. She added that she doesn't feel safe. Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 PACHECO ANTONIO, Maria Food Dealer and Food Peddler License Renewal Applications for "Roque Pacheco" at 1817 W National Av. (Expires 9/23/2021) Appearing with the applicant as interpreter: Roque Pacheco 1817 W National Ave Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated this is the same situation as the previous applicant. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 RAJPUT, Tejinder P, Agent for "FOREST PETROLEUM, INC", Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "FOREST HOME PETRO" at 1645 W FOREST HOME Av. (Expired 8/10/2021) The applicant stated the car wash is self-service. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated they will close the car wash at 6 PM. He added that they will look in to getting restraining orders for the people who are loitering. He stated that they will hire a consultant to survey neighbors. Individual present in opposition: Darlene Jose 1979 S 15th St stated there is a lot of activity at the premises including drug use, shootings, and prostitution. She added that she calls the police all the time. She stated that the carwash opens early in the morning. Maria Herrera 1921 W Greenfield Ave she stated that people approach you to sell drugs and there are shootings. She added that it is bad and she almost got hit by a stray bullet. Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated changes need to happen with the car wash. He added that the applicant should post contact information for residents. He stated that the premises should be closed for a little bit and to get a plan in writing. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair for a written abatement plan. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 MASHIACH, Jacob, Agent for "NATIONAL HOTEL MILWAUKEE, LLC", Rooming House License Renewal Application for "NATIONAL HOTEL MILWAUKEE" at 1515 W NATIONAL Av. (Expires 9/30/2021) Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Atty. Craig Papka stated residents who caused problems have been evicted from the premises. He added that most of the incidents on the police report were from 3 peoples. He stated that the applicant is Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated National Ave is a hot spot for trafficking and some of those people befriend residents of the premises. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 ALI, Omar A, Agent for "QUALITY DISCOUNT, LLC", Class A Malt and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "QUALITY DISCOUNT" at 738 W HISTORIC City of Milwaukee Page 15 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 MITCHELL St. (Expires 9/21/2021) Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated the premises has had several nuisance related activities. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 RANA, Muhammad A, Agent for "ALINA PETROLEUM LLC", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "ALINA PETROLEUM" at 1801 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 9/23/2021) The applicant stated he installed 2 cameras and the trailers were removed. He added that he now has a license for the amusement machines. Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated the property behind the premises had a fence and a shipping container that were removed. He added that there is a lot of loitering at the premises. He stated that the premises needs to be managed better because people are being harassed. He added that there needs to be permanent change at the premises. Individual present in opposition: Maria Herrera 1921 W Greenfield Ave stated that there are a lot of problems at the premises including prostitution, panhandling, drug dealing, and loitering. She added that she is afraid to go to the premises because of shootings and people approaching her and her kids. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 12 RAMOS-GARCIA, Marcos A, Agent for "Werk Investments LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Points View Boite" at 1619 S 1st St. (Expires 9/21/2021) The applicant stated he asked the officer why they were pulling up in front of the premises because nothing happened. He added that he and his staff were not picking up shell casings, they were picking up loose change and jewelry. He stated that the police told him where the shooting occurred and that's why he knew where to look. He added that he was moving the gravel around with his foot and he threw the jewelry away. He stated that his cameras have a blind spot because of a roof. He added that he wasn't able to provide the video the night of the incidents, but the police could come back later to retrieve the video. He stated that he plans to reposition the camera so there isn't a blind spot. Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Kendrick Yandell stated the applicant is cooperative with the police and provides video evidence when things occur at the premises. He added that they use a hand held counter, to count patrons as the enter and exit. He stated that over the past 2 years the premises has substantially improved their operations by putting up cameras, increasing security, and cooperating with the police regarding problems in the area. He added that there are no incidents with weapons at the premises because security does City of Milwaukee Page 16 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 a rigorous screening of patrons and they have metal detectors. He stated that the premises now blocks the entrance to the alley and they have added lighting and fencing. He added that charges were dismissed at circuit court and there's no evidence that the applicant picked up any shell casings. He stated that the shooting didn't happen at the premises, it happened at a nearby property. He added that the applicant never argued with the police officers and didn't cover anything up. He stated that the patrons who talked to the police about a gun at the premises were drunk, and a gun was never brandished. He added that the applicant has cooperated with the police and their security guards frequently walk the block to make sure people aren't breaking in to cars. He stated that the applicant has made a lot of efforts and spend thousands of dollars to make sure the premises is safe for the patrons, community, and employees. He added that they have assisted in numerous police investigations by provided videos. He stated that the premises is trying to be an asset not a drain on the community and is doing everything feasible to make the place safe. He added that they cannot read the minds of their patrons to know if they have a gun in their car or are going to start a fight. Individuals present in opposition: PO Kevin Vodicka narrated the videos provided by the Police Department. He stated the applicant appeared to have spent shell casings in his hand and was shaking them. He added that a responsible business owner should turnover evidence of a crime. He stated that the police didn't know where the shots came from because the responded a few minutes after the shots were fired. He added that there have been issues with cooperation between the police and the applicant. Capt Salazar stated he has viewed the videos in the file regarding the firearm incidents. He added that he is concerned about the patterns of behavior and violent crime. He stated the gunfire is likely involving patrons and security personnel is seen in 2 of the videos. He added that there is also a lack of cooperation and he is concerned about someone getting injured. Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated he doesn't know why the applicant didn't call the police. He added that in 2019 there was a 10 day suspension with an age limit of 25 and up based on the police report. He stated that last year there was a 15 day suspension with several neighbors testifying. He added that he is concerned about the gun play and the behavior of the applicant. He stated that he is not in support based on the police report and testimony he heard today. He added that a neighbor had an issue and the applicant put up cameras in the alley, put up a fence, and paid for the damage to the garage. He stated that there are no issues with guns at other bars in the area. He stated that the applicant has been responsive to an extent, but it is reactive. He added that successful bars make people feel safe, and make people who want to cause problems uncomfortable. Ald. Spiker moved nonrenewal based on the police report and videos, and applicant, aldermanic and police testimony. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 17 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 2. 210362 A substitute ordinance relating to the licensing of nonconforming motor vehicle repair facilities. Sponsors: Ald. Perez Ald. Perez A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, Dodd and Spiker No 0 The meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 18