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, and Ald. Nikiya Dodd Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez-Hagedorn, 414-286-2775 Fax: 414-286-3456, Y.Melendez-Hagedorn@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, April 6, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall 1. 211760 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12 VARELA-CABALLERO, Jair A, Agent for "BETO'S PIZZA LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Beto's Pizza LLC" at 1234 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR. (Expired 3/2/2022) The applicant was present and said that he was pulled over for a speeding ticket and not for being intoxicated (there was an empty beer can inside the vehicle) and that he is working on the case. About the second item said that an employee was in charge but that he called the police and provided the footage. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd said that she wanted to make sure that the applicant understands the law and that no one can drive with empty alcohol bottles inside the car. Ald. Perez asked the applicant if signs of not allowing weapon are posted. The applicant said that he has those signs posted and that he has security now. Ald. Perez asked to put on the record that the applicant must control the crowd and to limit the capacity after midnight. He asked to move forward with the renewal with a warning letter and that he will meet with the applicant. Ald. Dodd moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4 - Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 No 0 02 THOMPSON, Paul S, Agent for "BRIDGEMAN FOODS II, INC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "WENDY'S RESTAURANT #5" at 6225 W CAPITOL DR. (Expires 4/30/2022) The applicant was present and said that they have updated the cameras for high definition, that they have been working with the police department, and that the shots did not come from the drive thru. City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Individuals in opposition: Stili Kilkizos – 3941 N 62nd St- said that the shots might not come from Wendy’s but the business is appealing for that kind of behavior, which unfortunately have been very often. Added that she has lived there for 33 years, that she works and invests in Milwaukee and her neighborhood and that she does not want the extended hours because it does not bring any good to the neighbors. She asked the applicant to be a better store, a better business neighbor and to clean up every single day (even the alley) to keep Milwaukee safe and clean. Helen Canellos – 3623 N 62nd St – she said that she raised her family there and that it is a neighborhood in crisis because since 7 years ago they have been hearing gunshots on a regular basis even with the windows closed. Added that people that come late at night are not neighborhood people and do not behave and that few months ago a man was driving thru the alley and firing his gun at the air. Added that they have cameras in the alley and that she is so afraid to the point to throw the garbage during the day light. She asked not to renew the extended hours because nothing good happens after that and does no good to neighborhood. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked Ms. Canellos the times that she hears the gun shots. Ms. Canellos said that is always at 12, 1 or 2 am. Ms. McHenry said that she wanted to make a point that this business has been operating extended hours for long time and that the alderman’s office did not receive a complaint for this matter but for littering and loitering and asked the applicant what is his plan for it. The applicant said that he visited the store on Friday and that everything was in place and clean and that they take their business seriously and that is why they have updated the surveillance system, have placed garbage cans outside and that they try not to make mistakes. Ald. Borkowski said that this is not about the company but what that concerns him is that he witness two traumatized neighbors and that having a business open until 3 am bothers him. Added that does not want to single out this business but those hours are trending to represent a problem in the entire city and requested to be consistent to close at 2 am every day and that it have to start somewhere. The applicant said that he agrees because the business is part of the community. Ald. Dodd moved approval with amended hours to close at 2:00 am every day. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 08 AUSTIN, Danyell S, Agent for "Real Caring Hands LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Applications for "Beauty N Bargains" at 2616 W Greenfield Av. The applicant was present and said that she wants to open a convenience store with everything inside from food items to alcohol, hair products and clothes. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she cannot support the alcohol license at this point. Added that she tried with no luck to get a hold of the applicant so she does not have the details of her business plan and that due saturation of alcohol licenses and because of Clark’s Square Association opposes to this license as well. Also said that she does not oppose to the food license. The applicant thanked the committee and said that she is also in touch with the association and that she understand the concerns. City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Ald. Borkowski moved denial of the Class A Malt & Class A Liquor license application. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Borkowski moved approval of the food license. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 08 VEGA, Ruben, Agent for "Four Wheel's Auto Sales and Repair LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application with Change of Location for "Four Wheel's Auto Sales and Repair" at 4115 W Greenfield Av. (Expired 3/31/2022) the applicant was experiencing technical difficulties. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application at 10:05 am. The motion prevailed. Ald. Kovac moved for reconsideration at 10:39 am. The motion prevailed. The applicant is on the phone and said that he had no comments on the police report. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she is concerned about the hundreds of waste tires stored on the property and she asked Ms. Byrd about the plan of operations. Mr. Vega said that he has a new location where he stores junk and tires. Ms. Byrd said that she does not see a citation from DNS on the record. Ald. Zamarripa requested a disciplinary action because she cannot let him go storing hundreds of waste tires without repercussions. The applicant explained that he sells the tires that are in good shape and that he throws the waste tires in a container. Ald. Zamarripa said that she appreciated that he has corrected the problem but that the tires were there before and that it was a concern for the neighbors as well. The applicant said that he has a new building and that he is trying to keep the good business. Ald. Kovac moved renewal with a 10 day suspension based on the police report and aldermanic testimony. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 08 SANCHEZ BARAJAS, Alexis R, Agent for "EL TAPATIO AUTO SALES LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application for "EL TAPATIO AUTO REPAIR" at 2606 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expired 3/31/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. David Bangert who said that the incident is from 2020 and that his client paid the citation and that he does not why the item didn’t show on the last renewal. Individuals also present: Ms. Byrd explained that it is a two year license and that this incident happened in between. Ald. Zamarripa said that she has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 08 SHELLEH, Salim I, Agent for "REO MOTORS, INC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Dealer's License Renewal Application for "REO MOTORS" at 2777 S 27TH St. (Expired 3/31/2022) The applicant was present and said that this particular case (the one from the police report) was ruled as a civil matter which turned to be a family dispute trying to sell the vehicle in the middle of the case and that he was not aware that he was breaking any rules. Added that he has been in business for +20 years with no record. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked what is the law regarding this situation. Atty. McNally said that under the Wisconsin law the title holder is able to transfer the property. Ald. Coggs asked who the title holder was. The applicant said it was the father. Ald. Coggs said that she wants to make sure that the applicant understands the law. The applicant explained that in this particular case the daughter was never in the store and that the whole transaction was with the father and that he understands the law. Ald. Zamarripa said that she looked at the incident report and that also reached out to MPD and it definitely seems to be a family matter and that she does not have other complaints and that she has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 10 MACK, Eric T, Agent for "Switching Lanes, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Switching Lanes" at 5700 W Center St. The applicant was not present. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 05 MORRIS, Debra M, Agent for "Jamaican Season Island, LLC", Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine License Renewal Applications And Public Entertainment Premises Application Requesting Disc Jockey, Bands, Poetry Readings, and Comedy Acts for "Picasso" at 9207 W Capitol DR. (Expires 5/3/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 05 NANGAH, Humphrey F, Agent for "DIAMONDS, INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "DIAMONDS PUB & GRILL" at 7607 W HAMPTON Av. (Expired 3/25/2022) The applicant was present and said that the first incident was between two employees City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 and that what is most concerning was the shooting and that he cooperated with the police and that the patron was apprehended. Added that the other item was about a someone that broke in the property and that he is trying to do the best he can and that he invests in the community and that he has done everything what the police has asked for. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd said that she is aware about the issues that this business have had in the past and that since no neighbors are present but based on the police report and the applicant’s testimony, she recommends renewal with a 30 day suspension. The applicant said that he will get more involved trying to deescalate situations. Ald. Dodd moved renewal with a 30 day suspension based on the police report. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 09 AMIN, Dhanani, Agent for "HZ OPS HOLDINGS INC.", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Popeye's # 906" at 7525 W GOOD HOPE Rd. (Expires 4/14/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Lewis requested to put on the record that the restaurant must close after the licenses expires on April 6, 2022. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 09 GARCIA, Jennifer, Agent for "Holt Logistics Corporation", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, 2 Pool Tables, Comedy Acts, Disc Jockey, Poetry Readings, Dancing by Performers, Patrons Dancing, 2 Amusement Machines, Jukebox, and Karaoke for "Mr. B's Restaurant" at 8617 W BROWN DEER Rd. The applicant was present. Individuals in support: Jason Gold – 8616 N Servite Dr. – He says that he supports the application because it will be good for the community as almost every building around is empty. Netia Buford- 8620 N Servite Dr. – She says that there are so many empty buildings and that it is good to have Mr. B’s close to home. Individuals also present: Ald. Lewis said that she wanted to make sure that few corrections were made to the application. The applicant asked to remove Dancing by Performers to the application. Ald. Borkowski moved to amend the Public Entertainment Premises application removing Dancing by Performers. The motion prevailed. Ald. Lewis said that the applicant is taking over Buffet City and that there are vacancies that she wants to fill out but she also needs that the application reflects what was agreed on the Grandville Advisory Committe like the dress code and age restriction after 10pm. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application to include the dress code and age restriction 30 and up after 10 pm. The motion prevailed. City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 The applicant explained that the menu will be traditional wings, fries, turkey and sea food for the entire family until 10 pm when the age restriction will take effect. Ald. Borkowski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 09 SIMMONS, Darryl L, Agent for "Bellagio Experience Corporation", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting 4 Amusement Machines, Poetry Readings and Comedy Acts for "Bellagio Soul Food" at 8665 W Brown Deer Rd. The applicant was present and said that he has taken care of the fees listed on the police report by making a payment plan. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked to submit a copy of the payment plan to the License Division. Ms. Byrd said that the police report on file does not show pending fees. Ald. Lewis said that the Grandville Advisory Committee has reviewed this application and that some changes were requested so she wants to make sure that are reflected on the application. The applicant said that he took the committee’s suggestion except for the hookah because he has paid a lot of money for the hookah’s and that he will utilize one of the rooms as a hookah lounge and that they won’t be used on the restaurant area. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the application for the hookah to be restricted at the lounge and not to be used in the restaurant area. The motion prevailed. Mrs. Byrd said that the use of the hookah will be specified on the special message of the license. Ald. Lewis said that the agreement with the Grandville Advisory Committee was to close at midnight. Mrs. Byrd verifie dthe closing hours. Ald. Borkowski moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 MALACARA, Mario C, Agent for "Blackwood Bros Restaurant and Social Club LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent and Adding/Removing Shareholder for "Blackwood Bros Restaurant and Social Club" at 3001 S KINNICKINNIC Av. (Expires 4/19/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. Michael Maistelman. Individuals also present: Ms. Williams said that they support the change of agent and renewal of the alcohol license but requested to hold the Public Entertainment Premises license application until Ald. Dimitrijevic holds a meeting with the neighbors (within the next cycle). Ald. Dodd moved approval of the alcohol license and to hold the Public Entertainment Premises application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 14 HALLIDAY, Susan M, Agent for "WALGREEN CO", Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "WALGREENS #3509" at 620 W OKLAHOMA Av. (Expired 3/23/2022) Atty. Sara Butler along with Robert Hilber. Atty. Butler said that the suggestions made by Ald. Dimitrijevic on the March 8, 2022 meeting are still on the works but they are doing the best they can to draft a plan to discuss with Ald. Dimitrijevic. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked about the security guards. Atty. Butler said that the security is to watch the staff’s safety instead. Ald. Borkowski asked why Walgreens is having all these problem at different locations while CVS is not and both companies are in the city. Kimberly Walz explained that it is happening in the entire country and that all the products are sold in online market places and that they are trying to take the matter to a legislative level. Ms. Byrd said that the applicant supposed to submit the plan prior this meeting so that the application must be hold until the plan is discussed. Ald. Borkoswki moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 NIELSEN, Mark V, Agent for "Marcat Corp", Class B Tavern License Renewal Application with Change of Location for "Hue Restaurant" at 2699 S Kinnickinnic Av. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ms. Williams said that Ald. Dimitrijevic supports the application which is an expanding of the current operations. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 CARMONA, Ernesto, Agent for "Tulum Latin Gastropub, LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Disc Jockey for "Tulum Latin Gastropub" at 2352-54 S KINNICKINNIC Av. The applicant was present along with an interpreter Juan Magallon. Individuals also present: Ms. Williams said that has met with the applicant and that she supports the application. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14 WALLACE, Andrea G, Agent for "County of Milwaukee", Class C Wine Retailer's License Application for "South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden" at 2900 S Shore DR. City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ms. Williams said that they have no objections to support this application and that no neighbors have contacted the office regarding this item. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 01 SPIGEL, Jonathan, Agent for "Seven Stars Auto Parts, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application for "Wrench N Go" at 3520-3626 W Mill Rd. (Expired 3/31/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. Darren Engbring and said that the issue with the stolen vehicle was returned to the owner and the problems with the video and records retention was corrected as the recent inspection reflects and that they have a new manager and that has resulted in resolving the problems in the past. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 01 ABDUS-SALAAM, Muhammad, Agent for "Action Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application for "Action Towing" at 4453 N GREEN BAY Av. (Expired 3/26/2022) The applicant was present said that regarding the police report that he had covid and that his son didn't know what he was doing when picking up that vehicle but he made sure to be there when the vehicle was released and that the has made a payment plan. Individuals also present: Ald. Hamilton asked if there is an accurate indication of where this case is before making a decision (like the payment plan). Peter Knox said that the city's account is with a collection attorney (debt over $50K) and that the applicant contacted the law firm today to make a payment plan of $4,000 at month but there 's no agreement yet to a payment plan with the city. Ald. Hamilton said that he does not want to put the applicant out of business but there is a substantial debt so he asks to hold the application in order to give the applicant time to work on those payment plans with DPW and the law firm before moving forward. Ms. Byrd noted that the license expired on March 26 and that the provisional license has been denied. Ald. Kovac mentioned that this license was last granted with a payment plan and it seems that they are falling behind and the debt is increasing as well. Ald. Hamilton said that the business is trying to come out from the pandemic and to catch up with its obligations but the license is expired already and that he does not see any harm on holding the application. The applicant said that he is one month behind with DPW and that two years ago paid over $20K to get the problem behind but that right now he cannot afford a payment of $4K because he is in another payment plan with the State of Wisconsin for taxes. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 15 BROOKSHIRE-CAIN, Dalynn A, Agent for "1218 Social Lounge, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "1218 Social Lounge" at 1218 W North Av. The applicant was present and explained that she is trying to get an alcohol license inside the temple for rental opportunities and private events only. Individuals also present: Mr. Ellzey said that the office has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 03 AFRIFA, Donna D, Agent for "FRANKIES RESTAURANT AND CATERING, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "Frankies Restaurant and Catering" at 1815 E KENILWORTH Pl. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Kovac said that the applicant submitted the plan to his office. Ald. Kovac moved to amend the hours of operation to close at 11- am 11 pm Tue – Sat. Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 LOPEZ, Janet Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved denial for nonappearance after her application was sent back to committee due an objection to the committee's recommendation on January 25, 2022. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 RODRIGUEZ, Adrian Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present and said that both citations happened on the same night and that he was out for a celebration for joining the army and that it was a bad decision. Individuals also present: Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 HARDING, Rory R Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ms. Byrd said that the applicant was discharged on March 2022 and that he was not in violation before that. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 BROXTON, Eric D Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Borkowski moved to reconsider the application at 2:25 pm The applicant said that all the items are part of his past and that he is no longer that person. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 ROMASHKO, Brian Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 TYARS, Jevonie D Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 PIRLOT, Tanya L Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 LINDLBAUER, Paige L Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 RAGLAND, Latoya T Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ms. Byrd said that the office has not received the proof of satisfaction yet that Sgt. Velasquez mentioned it was satisfied. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 KRAUSE, Caleb T Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Kovac moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 WASHINGTON-Boyd, Joshua L Class D Operator’s License Application The application was not present. Ald. Dodd moved denial for second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 MARTIN, David Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was not present. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 No 0 SCHULTZ, Melissa Class D Operator’s License Application The applicant was present and said that the incidents on the police report happened 5 years ago and that she is being in therapy and holding her license with no issues. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 COUSINS, Renold S, Home Improvement Contractor's License Renewal Application for "COUSINS HOME IMPROVEMENT" at 8950 W HUSTIS St. (Expired 12/16/2021) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 1:31pm Reconvened at 1:43 pm HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 AMIN, Dhanani, Agent for "HZ OPS HOLDINGS INC.", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Popeye's # 904" at 207 E CAPITOL DR. (Expired 3/8/2022) The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 KAUR, Davinderjit, Agent for "Chamber East Food Market LLC", Class A Fermented Malt Beverage, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Chamber East Food" at 200 E Chambers St. (Expires 4/21/2022) Att. Vincent Bobot appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that the clerk did not have the operator’s license but he does now (regarding the item on the police report) and that it is a family business. Added that regarding the shooting, his client has cooperated with the police. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that the neighbors complaint often about this location and that she wants to voice out that much of what is going on with the littering, loitering and parking complaints. Added that she wants to see the store to do better following the parking and littering rules. Atty. Bobot said that he will extend the concerns to his client. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 The meeting paused at 1:53 pm Reconvened at 2:00 pm AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 MANN, Jatinder K, Agent for "Mann Family LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Opening at 9AM Daily To Opening at 8AM Daily for "AJ King Drive Liquor and Foods" at 2469 N Martin L King Jr DR. (Expires 4/28/2022) The applicant was present along with her husband Rupinder Mann who said that they want to open earlier to have more business especially during the holidays. Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs said that she does not have an objection for the renewal but that she wanted to recall that she objected previously to open earlier because of the school hours and that she thinks the same way still. Ald. Kovac moved approval without change of hours. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 06 MARK, Toi lisa, Agent for "SB 2213 LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Sky Box Sports Bar" at 2213 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (Expires 4/12/2022) The applicant was present and said that there is an inconsistency on the police report (item 18) of more than hundred days apart and that nothing happened inside the bar that sparked the situation listed on the police report. Individuals also present: Ms. Byrd confirmed that the amendment to the mailing address was on file. Ald. Coggs said that she reached out Sgt. Velasquez to find out what happened that day because she knew that the incident happened but it was not showing on the report and that is why there is discrepancy on the dates. Sgt. Velasquez said that after Ald. Coggs reached out to her, she made sure to attach the shooting report to the bar. Ald. Coggs said that she evaluated each case as they are whether is attached or not to the file but for the facts as well and moved renewal with a warning letter. The applicant asked why she is getting a warning letter if the items on the police report did not happened there. Ald. Coggs said that the warning letter it is to evaluate the risk that she is putting her business under with these type of situations. Ald. Borkowski moved renewal with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 KUMAR, Fatima K, Agent for "Stone and Brick LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Applications for "Saffron" at 223 N Water St #100. The applicant was present. City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 2:31 pm Reconvened at 2:43 pm AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 DEHNE, Jacob E, Agent for "PTM VENTURES LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Sidewalk Dining and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Bands, 3 Amusement Machines, Patrons Dancing and Dart Boards for "State Street Pizza Pub" at 322 W STATE St. The applicant was present along with Atty. Emil Obviagele Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 2:45 pm Reconvened at 2:51 pm AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 MILLS, Emerald, Agent for "Turning Tables INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands and Poetry Readings for "Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery" at 1034 N VEL R PHILLIPS Av. The applicant was present and said that they are operating a restaurant bar and also providing training and networking to minorities entrepreneurs. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman asked how the application works. The applicant said that the program is application based and the applicant will get a cohort. Added that they are working with MATC, Bay View High School and SDC. Ald. Bauman said that he supports the application Ald. Dodd moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 2:56 pm Reconvened at 3:01 pm AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 04 ALDRIDGE, Thomas L, Agent for "ALDRIDGE INC", Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "GEORGE WEBB RESTAURANT" at 812 N Dr Martin L King Jr DR. (Expires 5/7/2022) The applicant was present along with Atty. Barry Chaet. The applicant said that item number 2 of the police report was a follow up to the item number 1. Atty. Barry Chaet said that the altercation lasted 4 minutes (per police report) and that the restaurant was in total control after that and that this is the first incident in five years and the only one ever since. City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that the police report does not reflect what Atty. Chaet said and that this commotion impacted other businesses and recommended a renewal with a warning letter. Ald. Dodd moved renewal with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 3:10 pm Reconvened at 3:15 pm AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 07 PYLES, Robert B, Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "MC DONALD'S" at 4925 W HAMPTON Av. (Expires 4/30/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 3: 17 pm Reconvened at 3:32 pm HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 07 MOORE, Otis D, Agent for "5700 Court LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications for "Court MVP Sports Bar + Grill" at 5700 W FOND DU LAC Av. (Expires 5/8/2022) The applicant was not present. Ald. Dodd moved to hold the application to the call of the chair for first nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Agenda Only SULLIVAN, India S Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application 01 LAU, William D, Agent for "Lau's Super Service Inc", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application with Change of Hours From 8AM - 5PM Mon - Sat To 8AM to 5:20PM Mon - Fri For "Lau's Tire & Auto" at 5025 W VILLARD Av. 01 SINGH, Gurdev, Agent for "V K Petroleum Inc", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications Removing a Stockholder and Transfer of Stock for "Villard Food Mart" at 2908 W Villard Av. 02 KATZ RATSKOFF, Helaine, Agent for "H & R SCRAP METALS CO, INC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications with Adding/Removing Stockholder for "H & R SCRAP METALS CO/Ruby Auto & Truck Parts" at 9000 W FOND DU LAC Av. 02 KWITEK, Keith M, Agent for "KMK Towing and Recovery LLC", Recycling, City of Milwaukee Page 15 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Transfer Application with Change of Hours From Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM To Mon - Fri 8AM - 2PM for "KMK Towing and Recovery" at 8517 W KAUL Av. 03 FLEMING, Aaron, Agent for "MEGA MARTS, LLC", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer, Public Entertainment Premises and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "PICK 'N SAVE #882" at 1100 E GARFIELD Av. 03 LUCKS, Valeri A, Agent for "COMET CAFE, INC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent, Removing Stockholders and Transfer of Stock for "COMET CAFE" at 1943-47 N FARWELL Av. 03 ZAFFIRO, Michael J, Agent for "ZAFFIRO BROS, INC", Class B Tavern License, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock and Adding Shareholder for "ZAFFIRO'S PIZZA" at 1724 N FARWELL Av. 04 BEHARI, JR, Rohan D, Agent for "Wisconsin Ave Partners LLC", Loading Zone License Transfer Application with Change of Agent for "Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown" at 176 W Wisconsin Av. 07 ANDERSON, Cleophus, Agent for "DIVINE HANDS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "DIVINE HANDS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE" at 5507 W HAMPTON Av. 07 KAMERMAYER, Jeffrey P, Agent for "BIL-MAC, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications Adding Dart Board for "HAMPTON HOUSE" at 5403 W HAMPTON Av. 11 ORTIZ, Patricia, Agent for "Autoplex MKE LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Transfer Application for Reorganization of Legal Entity for "Autoplex" at 5130 W FOREST HOME Av. 12 BERRY, Jazie JASMINE, Agent for "Tokyo's Auto Visions and Sales, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Application for "Tokyo's Auto Visions and Sales" at 1715 W PIERCE St. 12 SAZAMA-SCHNECK, Stephanie L, Agent for "Saz's Catering, INC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Renewal Applications with Transfer of Stock for "The National Block -The George and Mad Cap Lounge" at 429 W NATIONAL Av. 14 CONNERTON, Dawn M, Agent for "AUTOMOTION TRANSPORT & RECOVERY, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Renewal Application for "AUTOMOTION TRANSPORT & RECOVERY" at 2886 S MABBETT Av. Ald. Dodd moved approval of the agenda only items. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Warning Letter CONTI, Laura Class D Operator’s License Application FARRIS, Timothy Class D Operator’s License Application MEVS, Analyssa Class D Operator’s License Application ROGERS, Damion Class D Operator’s License Application ROOT-THALMAN, Orlin Class D Operator’s License Application YBARRA, Evelynda Class D Operator’s License Application HENKE, Cory W, Agent for "MAD CITY HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC", Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for "Mad City Home Improvement, LLC" at 5020 Voges Rd. MAYS, Lamaris Your Home Improvement Contractor's License Application for City of Milwaukee Page 16 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 6, 2022 "SPIDER'S" at 3074 N TEUTONIA Av. 01 OLSON, Ronald D, Agent for "Milwaukee Mixed Metal Cycles LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License Renewal Application for "Milwaukee Cycle" at 5754 N Teutonia Av. Ald. Kovac moved approval of the warning letter items section. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Ald. Borkoeski moved approval of the file #211760 as amended. (Prevailed 4-0) RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Aye 4- Coggs, Kovac, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. 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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