PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

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 Friday, May 31, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall Amended 5/30/13 (Closed Session was added) Meeting convened at 9:11 a.m. Present 4 - Witkowski, Puente, Bohl, Bauman Excused 1 - Davis Individuals also present: PO Chad Raden - Milwaukee Police Department License Investigation Unit Adam Stephens - Assistant City Attorney Tom Wessel - License Division 1. 130062 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR COLE, Willie B, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. 258 E Fiebrantz Ave Milwaukee WI 53212 Ald. Puente moved the police report become part of permanent record. There were no objections Ald. Bohl moved approval Prevailed 4-0 Ald Davis Excused 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 No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 Excused 1- Davis GEE, Twaun L. Driver's License, Public Passenger Application. 2930 N 1st Street Milwaukee WI 53212 Individual did not appear, Ald. Puente moved denial based on non appearance. Prevailed 4-0 Ald. Davis excused 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 PHIPPS, Kenyacies T, Driver's License, Public Passenger Applications. 1202 W Capitol Dr Milwaukee WI 53206 Ald. Puente moved entire police report become part of permanent record. There were no objections Ald. Bohl moved approval. Prevailed 4-0 Ald. Davis Excused 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 No 0 Excused 1- Davis WILLIAMS, Chary L. Driver's License, Public Passenger Application. 9152 N Jadam Ln #104 Milwaukee WI 53224 Ald. Puente moved driving record become part of permanent record. There were no objections. Ald. Puente moved approval. Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 Attendance taken at 9:22 a.m. Ald. Davis arrival City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 Present 5 - Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl, Bauman 130062 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR WOODS, Jalone D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Application. 6957 N Teutonia Ave #4 Milwaukee WI 53209 Ald. Bohl moved approval Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 GONZALES, Miguel A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 10/31/2012) 3159 S 105th St West Allis WI 53227 Ald. Puente moved entire driving record become part of permanent record. There were no objections. Ald. Puente moved renewal with a warning letter based on driving record. Prevailed 5-0 A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 9:30 A.M. 2. 121729 A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter fare taxicabs. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Richard Pfaff - LRB Manager Ali Sharif - Taxi driver Mike Richland - American United driver City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 Alec Fredman - Taxi driver Richard (Red) Christiensen - Director, Milwaukee Chapter of Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Operators (WATO) Bennie Lewis - independant cab owner Leon Roseland - cab owner A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 3. 130124 An ordinance relating to parking controls. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Bob Bryson - Infrastructure Services A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bohl No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bauman 4. 130125 An ordinance relating to traffic controls. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bohl No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bauman 5. 130142 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation and funding of traffic control and other safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets due to construction activity on the I-794 Lake Freeway and Hoan Bridge Rehabilitation Project between 2013 and 2015, with the total cost being $125,000 of which 100% is grantor funded. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Bob Bryson - Infrastructure Services - Transportation A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bohl No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bauman 6. 130157 Resolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Batallion Chief Jim Lify A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 Excused 1- Witkowski 7. 130155 An ordinance relating to annual reports regarding enforcement of the city’s animal regulations. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 8. 130118 An ordinance relating to the operation of utility terrain vehicles on sidewalks. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 10:00 A.M. 9. 130051 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Community Safety Data Repository Grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program - University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 Appearing: Yvette Rowe - Business Operations Manager Eric Gass - Health Department Mallory O'Brien - MPD A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman No 0 10. 120655 An ordinance relating to the regulation of fire pits. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Richard Withers - LRB Don Schaewe - DNS Dan Lipski - Asst MFD Chief Terri Linder - Consumer Protection Health Department David Sivyer - Forestry Department A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bohl No 1- Bauman 11. 130119 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the Police Department’s policy on citizen contact. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Michael Tobin - Director of Fire and Police Commission A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bohl 12. 130194 Communication from the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners relating to its analysis of the 2012 use of force incidents in the Milwaukee Police Department. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Michael Tobin - Director Fire and Police Commission A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 31, 2013 RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bauman No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bohl 13. 130195 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its use of cameras in crime situations. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Appearing: Joel Plant - Chief of Staff MPD P.O. Halverson - MPD District 2 Eric Drager -MPD Chuck Burke - MPD A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Witkowski, Davis and Bohl No 0 Excused 2- Puente and Bauman The Public Safety Committee may convene into closed session on Friday, May 31, 2013 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. Ald. Bohl moved the Public Safety Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. Roll call taken at: 12:41 p.m. Ald. Witkowski, Bohl, Davis Adam Stephens - City Atty Richard Withers - LRB Ald. Puente, Bauman excused Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Joanna Polanco 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 7