PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE ALD. MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC, CHAIR Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, Ald. Scott Spiker, and Ald. Khalif J. Rainey Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366 Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison,Ted Medhin, 286-8681, tmedhi@milwaukee.gov Thursday, June 25, 2020 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. Meeting convened at 9:08 AM Present 5 - Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker, Rainey 1. 200043 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department providing an update on its efforts responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing: Jeanette Kowalik - MHD Commissioner Dr. Sanjib Bhattacharyya - Public Health Laboratory Director Griselle Torres - A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 2. 200313 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 Stop COVID-19: Rapid Co-design of culturally relevant communications for vulnerable communities grant from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment. Appearing: Michael Yatchak - MHD A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 7/1/2020. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 COMMITTEE No 0 3. 200148 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Fire and Police Commission relating to the status of as well plans for the recruitment and retention of Emergency Communications Operators. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 4. 200274 Resolution directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council. A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 200274 Substitute resolution directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Borkowski and Spiker No 3- Dimitrijevic, Lewis and Rainey 200274 Resolution directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council. A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Dimitrijevic, Lewis and Rainey No 2- Borkowski and Spiker Ald. Lewis moved to a 15 minutes recess at 12:15pm. There were no objections. At 12:35 pm Committee reconvened. 5. 200244 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department providing an inventory of and explaining its use of military-grade equipment. City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 COMMITTEE Appearing: Ald. Coggs - Sponsor MPD - Asst Chief Michael Brunson A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 6. 200284 Reappointment of Griselda Aldrete as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. Appearing: Griselda Aldrete Ald. Dodd Ald. Coggs Ald. Zamarripa Ald. Perez Ald. Kovac Ald. Stamper, II Chief Mark Rohlfing - Milwaukee Fire Department - support Dr. Tony Baez - support Mr Paul Mozina - opposition Ms. Marisabel Cabrera - support Mr. Everett Cocroft - F&P Commissioner - opposition Mr. Ray Robakowski - F&P Commissioner - support Mr. Robert Agnew, Jr. - A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Appointment be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Lewis and Rainey No 3- Dimitrijevic, Borkowski and Spiker A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Dimitrijevic, Borkowski and Spiker No 2- Lewis and Rainey 7. 200263 Resolution requesting the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy to implement a database providing information to the public regarding police officers' badge numbers and their records. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 COMMITTEE 8. 200267 Resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a rule requiring police officers to file a report every time they draw a gun, mace, or stun gun on duty. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 9. 200292 Resolution urging the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to collaborate with the Police Department to engage with community leaders to rebuild trust and discuss community-oriented strategies to addressing local civil unrest. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 10. 200305 Substitute resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to redouble recruitment efforts within Milwaukee neighborhoods so that the Fire and Police Departments are more diverse and reflective of the communities that they serve. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 11. 191272 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into a revised agreement with Children’s Community Health Plan in connection with Community Paramedic services. Appearing: Captain Michael Wright MFD Asst Chief Aaron Lipski A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 12. 191273 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into a revised agreement with United HealthCare Services in connection with Community Paramedic services. Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 COMMITTEE Captain Michael Wright A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 13. 200222 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 14. 200223 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. Ald. Kovac offered proposed Sub A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 200223 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 15. 190063 Communication relating to the activities of the City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force. A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Lewis, Borkowski, Spiker and Rainey No 0 This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. Meeting adjourned at 4:35pm Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 COMMITTEE In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. 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