PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 7, 2013
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ALD. TERRY WITKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Puente, Vice-Chair
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., Ald. James Bohl and Ald. Robert Bauman
Staff Assistant, Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
Fax: 286-3456, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Richard Withers, 286-8532,
rwithe@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, March 7, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:14 A.M.
Present 4 - Witkowski, Puente, Bohl, Bauman
Excused 1 - Davis
Individuals also present:
PO Tracy Tabiadon - Milwaukee Police Department License Investigation Unit
Ed Ehrlich - Assistant City Attorney
Tom Wessel - License Division
1. 121415 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
ADAMS, Daniel D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
7012 N 90th St
Milwaukee WI 53224
Ald. Puente moved entire police report and driving record become part of the
permanent record. There were no obejctions
Ald. Bauman moved grant license despite police report and driving record
Motion failed
Ald. Witkowski and Puente voted no
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair
Prevailed 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
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Excused 1- Davis
GRANT, JR, Earthley A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
110 E Meinecke Ave
Milwaukee WI 53212
Ald. Bauman moved approval
Prevailed 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
HICKS, Derrick A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
5355 N 50th St
Milwaukee WI 53218
Ald. Puente moved approval
Prevailed 4-0
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
SINGH, Amit P, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expired 10/31/2012)
3265 S 60th St
Milwaukee WI 53219
Ald. Puente moved to hold this item to the call of the chair, based on the police report
applicant driver's license is revoked for item #4 and not eligible for reinstatement until
5/16/13.
members did not consider police report at this time
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
Agenda Only
GOSS, Jennifer M, Agent for "FINANCIAL SERVICE & PNEUMATIC CO, INC",
Alarm Sales Application and Alarm Business Application as agent for
"FINANCIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY".
Granted by Ald. Puente
Prevailed 4-0
Ald. Davis Excused
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
2. 121513 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bob Bryson - DPW Infrastructure
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
3. 121514 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bob Bryson - DPW Infrastructure
Motion by Ald. to accept proposed Sub A
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
121514 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
4. 121520 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a
Juvenile Accountability Block Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Steven Mahan - CDGB Director
Matthew Balistreri - Program Officer CDGB
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
5. 121606 Resolution approving a paramedic services contract between the City
of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
MFD Chief Mark Rohlfing
MFD Battallion Chief Sean Slowey
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
9:30 A.M.
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6. 121517 Communication from the Chief of Police relating to 2012 crime
statistics and the increase in violent crime in Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Coggs
MPD Chief, ED Flynn
MPD Chief of Staff, Joel Plant
Common Council Member, Milele Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
7. 121468 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a
Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, MPD Budget and Fiannce Manager
Lt. Patrick Fortune
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
8. 121471 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept, and fund a Zoo Interchange Traffic Mitigation Project overtime
grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, MPD Budget and Finance Manager
Srgt. Mike Edwards
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
9. 121474 Resolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement and
Security Services Agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, MPD Budget and Finance Manager
Srgt. Muehl
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
10. 121493 Resolution relating to application and acceptance of a community
policing grant from the State Department of Justice for the Milwaukee
Police Department’s 2013 Safety Initiatives.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, MPD Budget and Finance Manager
Captain Peter Pierce
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
11. 121467 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Beat
Patrol Program Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, MPD Budget and Finance Manager
Captain Peter Pierce
Ald. Puente moved correction be made as stated
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013 would cost
$187,750 of which $126,714 (67%) would be provided by the grantor and $142,647
(33%) ----- this amount should be $61,036------ would be provided by the city; now,
therefore, be it
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
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Excused 1- Davis
12. 121469 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a
Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, Budget and Finance Manager
Captain Anthony Smith, Narcotics
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
13. 121470 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept, and fund an I43/94 Bridge Rehabilitation Project/Crossing
Guards grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, Budget and Finance Manager
Lashanda Paterson, Safety Division
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
14. 121473 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept, and fund a Zoo Interchange Project/Crossing Guard grant
agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, Budget and Finance Manager
Lishunda Patterson, Safety Division
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
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Excused 1- Davis
15. 121475 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the 2013
High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area project awards.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dan Rotar, Budget and Finance Manager
Captain Anthony Smith, Narcotics
Ald. Puente moved acceptance of amended attachment titled Budget Fugitive 2013
AMENDED.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
10:30 A.M.
16. 121531 An ordinance relating to penalties for failure to return recycling carts to
their proper storage locations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Paul Klajbor, DPW Adm
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
17. 121600 Communication from the Health Department relating to the 2012
Restaurant Sanitation Compliance Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Angie Hagy, Interium Director, Consumer Environmental Health & Infectious Disease
- Health Department
Ald. Witkowski moved to hold this file to the call of the chair.
no action was taken on this motion.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
18. 121527 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to implement a
traffic control plan in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation to accommodate traffic diversion on City streets due to
reconstruction activity on the Hoan Bridge and I-794 Project in latter
2013 through 2015, with the total cost being 100% grantor funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bob Bryson, DPW Infrastructure, Transportation
Carolynn Gellings, Project Manager for the Hoan Bridge Project - Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
19. 121609 A substitute ordinance relating to permitting for the keeping of bees in
the city.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Appearing:
Don Schaewe, DNS
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
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Meeting adjourned at 12:02 noon
Joanna Polanco
Staff Assistant
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