LICENSES COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes LICENSES COMMITTEE ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, VICE-CHAIR Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., Ald. Jonathan Brostoff, and Ald. Andrea M. Pratt Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775 Fax: 414-286-3456, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B The meeting was called to order at 9:15 am. Ald. Brostoff moved to convene into closed session. There were no objections. Ald. Pratt moved to reconvene into open session t 10:18 am. There were no objections. Present 5 - Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, Pratt 221854 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, Office of the City Attorney, and the Fire and Police Commission relating to the evidence made available to the Licenses Committee for the purpose of its deliberations. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez Heather Hough (MPD), Inspector Lieutenant Mark Krowski, Sgt. Velasquez, Arlisia McHenry (Mayor's Office) were present virtually. Leon Todd (Fire and Police Commission) and Atty. Christopher Jackson from the City's Attorney Office were present as well. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the file to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 221955 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, Health Department, Information Technology Management Division, and License Division relating to efforts to streamline the permit and approval process. City of Milwaukee Page 1 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Carly Hagerty, Nicole Grace, Jeff Zagar, John Enos were present virtually. Jim Cooney, David Hanky were present in the room. Ald. Coggs said that during the budget hearings, they received a lot of complaints from business owners and developers about the licensing process and the disconnection among the departments. She added that with that in mind, the Common Council adopted the file 221235 Resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services, License Division, Health Department, and Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division to collaborate on streamlining the permit and approval process. Mr. Cooney gave an presentation update which has been added to the file. Ald. Coggs asked if the business owners and developers have been contacted or if a survey has been conducted. Mr. Cooney said that they have reached out to some individually and that they have seen the comments from the public. Ald. Coggs recommended to conduct a survey while working on the process. Ald. Brostoff asked if he has talked to other departments about best practices because some can be duplicated in other areas to break those barriers and to encourage improvement. Ald. Coggs asked if a deadline is available. David A. Hanky said that there will be incremental improvements throughout the year. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the file to the call of the chair for updates. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR 230006 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 06 MUSAITIF, Ayah R, Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Chambers Food Mart" at 432 E CHAMBERS St. (Expires 5/23/2023) The applicant was not present. Individual also present: Ald. Coggs asked the applicant’s father to try to get a hold of the applicant during the meeting. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Brostoff moved to reconsider the application at 10:59 am. There were no objections. The applicant was present but with technical difficulties. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. Ald. Chambers moved to reconsider the application at 11:04 am. The applicant was present and said that some of the food found in the freezer was her employee’s food and that an extermination company is doing checkups monthly (addressing the items on the police report). Individuals also present: Ald. Coggs asked the applicant to have rotation checkups on the shelves to avoid expiration issues. Ald. Chambers asked the applicant if she lives in Ohio. The applicant said that she lives in Ohio and that she comes to Milwaukee twice/month. Ald. Borkowski asked the applicant is she has a security guard at the store. The applicant said that she does not have a security guard at the store. City of Milwaukee Page 2 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Ald. Borkowski said that he will be voting against this renewal and encouraged the applicant to hire security. Ald. Coggs said that the applicant will see an increase of patrons due the closure of another store down the street and encouraged her to watch for the patrons and his own employees’ security. Ald. Chambers moved approval with a warning letter based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-1) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 1- Borkowski 14 IGNATIEV, Jessica J, Agent for "Cream City Hospitality LLC", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, Sidewalk Dining License Applications for "Heirloom MKE" at 2376-78 S HOWELL Av. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Dimitrijevic said that she is very excited to welcome this business as the applicant has been in the neighborhood with her food truck. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 02 MULL, Givionte, Agent for "Lush Social Lounge LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Application Requesting Disc Jockey, Jukebox, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers and 1 Pool Table for "Lush Social Lounge" at 5938-40 N 76TH St. Ald. Chambers said that he spoke to Mr. Mull about to hold the neighborhood meeting in the next week or so and moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 03 ORTIZ, George A, Agent for "TUTUCAN, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians and Bands for "Sonora's" at 2124 N FARWELL Av. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Brostoff said that he received a great feedback at the neighborhood meeting last night and moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 15 ZRAIK, Ahmad M, Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "FOND DU LAC SMOKE SHOP" at 2910 W FOND DU LAC Av. (Expires 5/21/2023) City of Milwaukee Page 3 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 The applicant was present and said that regarding the incident on the police report, he was not at the store and that his brother did not know what happen outside. He added that the injured person came to store and that he rejected that his brother call 911 for him. He also said that his brother was uncooperative with the police because he does not speak English well and that this is the first incident in 20 years. He mentioned that he has a good relationship with the neighborhood. He added that he told his brother to call 911 if something like this ever happens again. Individuals also present: Ald. Borkowski said that this issue is significant and that there is no excuse for not reporting this incident to the police. Ald. Brostoff said that it does not matter who is at the store, that the standards should be the same. The applicant said that this incident was not related to his business. Individuals in support: Christopher Woods – 2807 N 29th St - said that the police report is wrong because there was no gun inside the store and that he has the video of the guys beating the victim up and then shot him at the leg and, that everything happened outside. He said that he talked to the police officers and that he shared the video and photos of the vehicles with the police. Mr. Ellzey asked Mr. Woods if he received a sort of receipt from the police after sharing the videos and photos. Mr. Woods said that he would need to check with his daughter. Ald. Coggs asked to Sgt. Velasquez to verify what the witness just said. Brittney Thompson – she said that she has lived there for 35 years and the she is also a community advocate. She added that the applicant is always giving back to the community (children and church). Bryan Moody - 2862 N 30th St – said that he knows the applicant since he was a little kid and that he is a good person all around. Ald. Borkowski asked the applicant if he has security guards. The applicant said that he does not need them because he has a good relationship with the community. 832 N 25th St #6 – he said that the applicant has been a good motivator in his life and that he always reached out to him to talk. Sharon Jackson – 3021 N 29th St – said that he has been the applicant’s customer since he was a kid and that he has helped a lot of people. Denisse March - 2823 N 29th St – said that the applicant has been always respectful to the people and his business. Danita Lancy – said that the applicant is a good friend of the neighborhood. Will – said that he goes to the store every day and that he was there the day of the incident and that the applicant is always honest and good to people. Mr. Ellzey thanked the community for coming to support this license and that he agreed with Ald. Borkowski regarding the weapons but that he wants to hold this application to verify that the incident did not happen inside the store as the witness said. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0). HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 BURGESS, Evan C, Agent for "ROCK OF GIBRALTAR LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Patron Contests, 200 Concerts p/Yr, Dancing by Performers and Patrons Dancing for City of Milwaukee Page 4 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 "GIBRALTAR MKE" at 131 N JACKSON St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that Mr. Burgess is a well-known musician in town that will be performing in there and welcomed the applicant to his district. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 LEWIS, II, Andre B, Agent for "12AM Management Group, LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications for "Room Seven" at 780 N Jefferson St. (Expires 5/26/2023) The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that there are some complaints regarding the noise outside the premises. The applicant said that they know how to operate the business and that the noise situation was about bikers with loud music after leaving the premises. Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 MEI, Tyler E, Agent for "LOWCOUNTRY MILWAUKEE INC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications for "Lowcountry" at 1114 N WATER St. (Expired 2/28/2023) Atty. Michael Maistelman was present virtually on behalf of the applicant. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that there are complaints about loud music on the patio. Atty. Maistelman said that he believes that Atty. Bobot has talked to the applicant about turning off the music at 9pm. Ald. Pratt moved to amend the plan of operations to turn the patio’s music off at 9 pm. There were no objections. Ald. Brostoff moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 CERVERO, Kaelyn M, Agent for "NOBLE CATERING MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Magic, Poetry Readings, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers and Patrons Dancing for "NOBLE CATERING" at 800 W WELLS St. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: City of Milwaukee Page 5 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 CERVERO, Kaelyn M, Agent for "NOBLE RIVERCENTER MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "Vault" at 111 E KILBOURN Av #210 Ste. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 CERVERO, Kaelyn M, Agent for "NOBLE HOLDINGS MKE, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Comedy Acts, Patrons Dancing, 200 Theater Performances and 50 Concerts p/Year for "Skylight Theatre Bistro" at 158 N BROADWAY. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that he has no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 04 NEMBHARDT, Hyacinth E, Agent for "Tropic LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications Removing 1 Pool Table for "Tropic" at 518 N Water St. (Expired 4/13/2023) The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Bauman said that the person that is here in objection is talking about a different premises address and that the agent no longer has interest on it. Ald. Coggs asked for Atty. Jackson’s advice. Atty. Jackson said that we must hear Mr. Bean’s testimony. Individuals in opposition: Mr. Beans said that this applicant was granted another alcohol license after being busted for selling alcoholic drinks without a license. He added that he has not received any sort of correspondence from all the people that he contacted. Mr. Cooney explained that everything was sent to MPD and that nothing (Mr. Bean’s allegations) came up on the CEPTED report. Ms. Nembhardt asked the witness what he wants. Mr. Beans said that she should not have a license. Ald. Coggs said that the committee took action and that it might be not the one that the witness wanted but that the decision was based on what it was presented. Ald. Bauman said that no tickets not citations were issued to Ms. Nembhardt. City of Milwaukee Page 6 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Atty. Jackson said that there is nothing on the report about Ms. Nembhardt being prosecuted and that the matter that Mr. Beans is talking about did not happen on this license period. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 10 REDMOND, Briana NICOLE, Agent for "The Amani Place LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Patron Contests, Comedy Acts and Patrons Dancing for "The Amani Place" at 401 N 35TH St. The applicant was present. Individuals in opposition: Bernard Runo - 3405 W St Paul Av – said that his house it is a block south from this proposed and that they have a lot of illegal activity with the concerts from “The Rave” (despite the distance) and baseball games. He also said that there was a shooting on April 15th on 24th St., and that these activities happened without having a bar in the area and that he is concerned about how things are going to evolve. He also that he has seen people urinating and defecating on his front lawn. Mr. Cooney said that the License Division received an amendment yesterday and that is not on the record. Ald. Pratt moved to amend the plan of operation to stop alcohol sales and entertainment at 10 pm and that the alcohol sales would not be more than 12% ABV. Lucy Cooper – 215 N 38th St – she said that she sent a letter on February 28th and that she appreciates the fact that the applicant took into consideration what was discussed at the neighborhood meeting but that she still opposes to this application. She read the letter sent to the License Division (on file). She added that they have worked very hard in order to improve the neighborhood. Barbara - 3840 W Mt. Vernon Av – said that she just bought her house in the neighborhood and the reason why she invested in there is because of the strong neighborhood association. She said that they have mobile drug deals all the time because of the location of the neighborhood and that a bar will increase the speeding issues among all of other things. She added that a bar will degenerate her neighborhood. The applicant asked the witness how often she is out late at night to testify that TJ’s is not open. The witness said that TJ’s bar is only open for Packers games. Ald. Murphy agreed. Peggy Falsetti - 318 N 38th St – said that she has lived there over 48 years and that she does not like the idea of having a bar again because it always evolves in negative situations. India Pryor – 312 N 36th St – said that she is a homeowner and that she owns a family daycare 300 feet from the proposed application. She also said that her entire block has been rehabilitated and that they already have issues with Marquette students at late hours. She said that she will need to walk across the proposed bar to go the park with the children under her care. She added that the mobile drugs dealers feel so comfortable that they do not care about the neighbors and that a bar will make it even easier for them. Ald. Coggs said that this witness brought up that her daycare is less of 300 feet from the proposed bar and asked Mr. Cooney if DNS checked this fact. Mr. Cooney said that it was referred to DNS and that it did not report back that the establishment was 300 ft from the daycare and that the criteria that is used for this measurement goes from the front door of the proposed establishment, along the public right of way to the front door of the church, daycare/school, hospital, etc. City of Milwaukee Page 7 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Sharlen Moore – 32nd and Michigan St – said that her neighborhood is interested in building a strong community and that they are being trained on how to be a stable and sustainable community and that a bar is not a good fit. Anna Stone – 452 N 41st St – said that this is her neighborhood and that she supports her community and that they all want each other to succeed raising their families and caring for the elderly. Valerie Langston – 201 N 36th St – said that she has the feeling that it would be a corner bar with a lot of activity based on the information reflected on the application. She added that they have worked very hard for the quality of live that they have built and that they deserve to enjoy it. She also said that she has lived in the neighborhood for 26 years and that she calls Ald. Murphy’s office twice/month answering to Ald. Murphy’s question. Tim Cigelske - 3401 W Wisconsin Av – Marquette University High School – said that he supports the neighbors and that this bar would be right by the practice fields as well. Sherrie Tusler – 3402 W St. Paul Av – she said that she respects the fact that the applicant has bought the building but that she opposes to the alcohol license because of the location right on the park. She added that there are two alcohol business operating without licenses and that they are concerned about the neighborhood and the children. Asia Carter – 425 N 34th St – she said that she is opposing because this same establishment was rented without being licensed. She added that crazy stuff already happened without any alcohol and, that more crazy stuff will happen when alcohol is involved. She added that they have asked the applicant to be there but in a different capacity. Precious S Bradan - 222 N 33rd St – said that this neighborhood is going on the right direction and that a coffee shop will be supported. Individuals in support: Tyler Gray – lives upstairs - said that he just moved to Milwaukee to redesign the entertainment line for the Brewers and that he thinks that there is a little of misinterpretation of the concept. He added that parking is not an issue because there are only 2-3 cars the entire day. Ald. Murphy asked the witness for how long has been in the neighborhood and if he has attended any of the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Gray said that since February 18th and that he did not attend the meetings but that he is here today. Nicole Grace – (applicant’s co-worker) said that she worked with the applicant and that their plan is to offer a creative space and that hearing all these people’s testimony is like they live in Brookfield and not off from 35th St. where prostitution is an issue. Individuals also present: Ald. Murphy said that we heard a lot of testimony from a diverse working class neighborhood. He added that he held the neighborhood meeting on April 18th and that the response was in objection. He also said that he was asked to talk to the applicant to find a different a capacity. He said that the applicant is renovating the upper level as a residential space and that they will support the applicant to find a different use with the help of the City. The applicant said that she did not heard from any of the neighbors after the neighborhood meeting and that the space won’t be used as an open bar. She added that her idea was to have a rental space with refreshments service and to beautify the corner. She also mentioned that the space is not that big. Ald. Coggs asked who is going to manage the business. The applicant said that either her sister or parents. Ald. Brostoff said that the applicant has a business operating at his district and that she does a great job over there but asked if her family has experience operating an alcohol license. City of Milwaukee Page 8 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 The applicant said that they do not have experience and that she does not want bad vibes associated to her name. She added that she is a full time employee, mother and that she wants to have a clean business. Ald. Coggs said that she does not know the applicant but that she knows people that speaks highly about the applicant but neighbors will be paying attention to her business and that she will set for failure because she will be here every year. She asked the applicant to reconsider the use of the building. Ald. Murphy said that he support the neighbors because it was the objection was unanimous. He added that the applicant is showing that she is interested in the neighborhood by renovating the upper level and that the neighbors and he are committed to support the applicant in a different capacity. The applicant said that the property is zoned as tavern and that it was a tavern before and that she does not the story of the building. Ald. Coggs told the applicant to request the police records to MPD. Ald. Brostoff said that his experience with the applicant has been excellent at his district but listening to the neighbors is not a good fit for the area. Ald. Brostoff moved denial of the Class B Tavern license application based upon the neighborhood testimony and to hold the Public Entertainment Premises license application. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 13 PETERSON, Bradley J, Agent for "Sasas Hospitality LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours From Opening at 11:30AM Sun - Sat and Closing at 12AM Sun - Thu; To Open at 11AM Sun - Sat and Close at 2AM Sun - Thu and Hotel/Motel License Renewal Application for "Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport" at 5105 S Howell Av. (Expired 3/23/2023) The applicant was present and said that all the events from the police report were guests from the hotel and not from the bar/restaurant premises. Individuals also present: Ald. Spiker said that on top of the renewals, there is a petition for extending the hours and that he would need more information about the police report incidents. He asked the applicant if he tried to kick the guests out of the room (first incident). The applicant said that the guests refused to leave and that his staff is trained to call 911 to avoid physical or verbal altercations. Ald. Spiker asked if there it was a reason for the fight at the lobby (second incident) because it is not a common incident. The applicant said that nothing changed on the plan of operations but that the low rate (season) could have been the issue. Ald. Spiker recommended to watch for the rates because the low it gets, the more issues he will get. He also asked the applicant about the plan to hire a security company to patrol the parking to avoid catalytic converters. The applicant said that he does not have a timetable for hiring the security company but that it is on the works. Ald. Spiker said that he has not objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 ATKINSON, Latonia Class D Operator’s License Renewal Application City of Milwaukee Page 9 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Mr. Cooney said that the applicant requested that the application be held. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Excused 1- Coggs SCHULLO, Zachary Class D Operator’s License Application Mr. Cooney said that the applicant requested to withdrawn the application. Ald. Brostoff moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 06 TATUM, Baboonie, Agent for "Rise & Grind Cafe, LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Jukebox, Bands, Karaoke, Poetry Readings, Patron Contests and Dancing by Performers for "Rise & Grind Cafe" at 2737 N Martin L King Jr DR. The applicant was present and said that they held the licenses before the pandemic but that they have to close it. Individuals in opposition: Dorothy Hull – said that she lives upstairs and that they have some other elderly people in the same building and asked at what time this business will close. Individuals also present: The applicant said that she agrees to turn the music down, if she gets complaints from the neighbors. Ms. Tatum said that she wanted to amend her application to close at midnight 7 days a week. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the plan of operations to close at 12AM seven days a week. There were no objections. Ald. Coggs said that she is proud to have a business like this in her district and moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 1 SINGH, Kamaljeet, Agent for "S.I. LIQUOR INC.", Class A Malt & Class A Liquor, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Applications for "EL CHARRO LIQUOR" at 1207 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DR. The applicant was present and said that he has worked at the store the past couple of years as his dad owns it and that he is going to keep it the way it is. Individuals also present: No one from Ald. Perez's office was present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 3-0) City of Milwaukee Page 10 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Ald. Brostoff moved to reconsider the application at 1:30 pm. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ms. Murillo said that Ald. Perez has no objections. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 1:20 pm. The meeting reconvened at 1:28 pm. AMENDED Aye 4- Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 12 MARTIN, Kelley, Agent for "National Avenue Hotel, LLC", Hotel/Motel Application as agent for "National Avenue Hotel" at 1700 W NATIONAL Av. The applicant was present and said that the property will be rented for a long term as it is right now. Individuals also present: Ms. Murillo said that Ald. Perez has no objections. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) AMENDED Aye 4- Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 08 VIANES, Melanie M, Agent for "Sodexo Management, Inc.", Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting University Lacrosse and Soccer Games for "Sodexo Concessions @ Marquette" at 1818 W CANAL St. The applicant was not present. Ald. Brostoff moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 08 BOOHER, Anthony T, Agent for "MKE Junk Junkies, LLC", Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealer's License for "MKE Junk Junkies LLC" at 2640 W Greves St. The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa requested that the application not be heard later today because the witness must return to work. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) The meeting paused at 1:45 pm. The meeting reconvened at 2:03 pm. City of Milwaukee Page 11 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 08 YANEZ, Iveliss, Agent for "MKE Junk Junkies, LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises Application Requesting Non-Consensual Towing; Dealing, Storing and/or Transporting and Removing and/or Recycling Junk/Valuable Metal, Waste Tires and Salvaged Motor Vehicle Parts (including secondhand tires/batteries) for "MKE Junk Junkies LLC" at 2640 W Greves St. The applicant was not present. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she is in objection of this application and that she has a witness willing to offer a testimony. Mr. Cooney said that the applicant has not contacted the office to request to hold the application and that the applicant was notified in a timely manner. Atty. Jackson said that the applicant is not here to defend herself and that he will caution the committee to move forward. Mr. Cooney clarified that this application was scheduled on March 29th with no appearance and that the application was amended with a change of agent after. He added that this is the first appearance for this agent. Ald. Chambers moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 4- Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 01 HARRIS, Brionna N, Agent for "H & R REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Disc Jockey and Bands for "100 Gems Plaza" at 6737 N TEUTONIA Av. The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Mr. Harris said that the items on the police report were accurate. Ald. Pratt said that she did not hear from the applicant and moved to hold the application to the call of the chair in order to talk about the business plan. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 01 BARNETT, Peter A, Agent for "Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC", Food Dealer License Renewal Application for "Family Dollar #26587" at 2012 W CAPITOL DR. (Expires 5/26/2023) Atty. Joshua Gimbel appeared on behalf of the applicant and said that some training happened in order to avoid underage sales. Individuals also present: City of Milwaukee Page 12 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Ald. Pratt said that she had the chance to visit the store and acknowledged that the store front is cleaner, that she talked to the new manager about his plans but that the garbage on the back is not secured like it is supposed to be. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) The meeting paused at 2:11 pm. The meeting reconvened at 2:14 pm. AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 01 NAGRA, Gurinder S, Agent for "4295 N Teutonia Inc", Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Teutonia Gas & Food" at 4295 N Teutonia Av. (Expires 5/26/2023) The applicant was present along with Atty. Samantha Huddleston-Baker. Atty. Huddleston-Baker said that they take all the matters from the police report very seriously and that they are trying to work with the remedy. She added that the safety and shoplifting are the major concerns and that they have started a new training (a copy was provided to the file) and how to understand and engage with customers. She added that the applicant is working with the employees to make sure to report any kind of incidents to the police. She also added that the applicant is investing in beautifying the business to show that he is investing in the business and community. Individuals also present: Ald. Brostoff said that many incidents have come out in a short period and that firearms should not be the reason to rebranding or beautifying but regular maintenance. Ald. Brostoff said that the firearms incidents are categorically different. Atty. Huddleston-Baker said that they are. Ald. Brostoff asked if there is something wrong with the police report because it says that the door was not locked to keep the employees and other patrons safe. The applicant said that the armed guy was in and out but the employee could not do anything because it was too fast and that the City of Milwaukee does not allow to have the emergency button to lock up the place due fire and safety issues. Ald. Coggs asked the License Division, City’s Attorney and MPD if they know about this rule. Sgt. Velasquez said that she heard that it was a fire and safety issue but that she does not know if there is an ordinance. Mr. Cooney said that he will ask the Department of Neighborhood Services. Ald. Brostoff asked the applicant if he has ever had these types of issues before. The applicant said the he has not. Ald. Pratt asked the applicant if he has security guard on-site. The applicant said that he has a security guard and a vehicle on the premises. Ms. Martin from the License Division said that the current plan of operations does not reflect the security guard and vehicle. Ald. Pratt moved to amend the plan of operations to have a security guard on site and a security vehicle during all the hours of operation. Ald. Pratt moved approval as amended with a warning letter based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-1) AMENDED Aye 4- Coggs, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt City of Milwaukee Page 13 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 No 1- Borkowski 01 CAMARENO, Nietzche, Agent for "Brew City Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License Renewal Application for "Brew City Towing LLC" at 4030 W Douglas Av. (Expired 4/12/2023) This item was called at 2:14 pm. Mr. Cooney said that the applicant requested to hold the application. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 01 ROBERTS, Shalanda R, Agent for "S&G Junking & Towing LLC", Recycling, Salvaging or Towing Vehicle License Renewal Application Removing Non-Consensual Towing for "S&G Junking & Towing" at 4343 N 15th St. (Expired 3/22/2023) This Item was called at 2:14 pm. Mr. Cooney said that the applicant requested to withdrawn this application. Ald. Pratt moved to accept the withdrawal of the application. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Agenda Only 12 RUDOLPH, Stuart E, Agent for "RCW LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Sidewalk Dining License Renewal Applications Adding Karaoke for "Lost Valley Cider Co" at 408 W FLORIDA St #102 13 KAUR, Paramjit, Agent for "JSJK Inc", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications with Change of Hours Sun – Sat From Opening at 11AM to Open at 7AM and From 10PM To 12AM For Food Delivery Only for "Royal India Bar & Grill" at 3400 S 27th St. 14 LUCAS, Terry D, Agent for "VALUE MANAGEMENT CORP", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications Adding 1 Dart Board for "BACKDRAUGHT" at 3631 S CLEMENT Av. 15 LOVE, Tasnique L, Agent for "Heiress Lounge & Networking Cafe Inc", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer License Renewal Applications Adding Comedy Acts and 4 Amusement Machines and Change of Hours From Closing at 11:59 PM Thu - Sat; To Close at 12AM on Thu and at 1AM Fri & Sat; and Permanent Extension for Alcohol and Food License Applications (adding 4917 W Center St) for "Heiress Lounge & Networking Cafe" at 4919 W Center St. Ald. Borkowski moved approval of the "Agenda Only" items. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 14 LICENSES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023 Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 Warning Letter STOJSAVLIEVIC, Neven Class D Operator’s License Application Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Coggs, Borkowski, Chambers Jr., Brostoff, and Pratt No 0 The meeting adjourned at 2:37 pm. Yadira Melendez Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 15