PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 20, 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, June 20, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:10 a.m.
Present 5 - Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl, Bauman
Individuals also present:
Thomas Wessel, License Division
Edward Ehrlich, Assistant City Attorney
Sgt. Chad Raden, Milwaukee Police Department License Investigation Unit
1. 130139 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BALICK, Jonathan F, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
W238 S3946 Big Bend Rd Waukesha WI 53189
Jonathan F. Balick appeared.
Ald. Puente moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1)
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 1- Davis
BONDS, Darrell L. Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
4370 N 19th Place3 Milwaukee WI 53209
Darrell L. Bonds appeared.
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
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HOOD, J'Rome D. Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
5537 N 35th St., Milwaukee WI 53209
Mr. Hood did not appear.
Ald. Puente moved denial based on nonappearance. (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
JENKINS, Timothy N.Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
3162 N 16th St., Milwaukee WI 53206
Timothy N. Jenkins appeared.
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
JORDAN, Albert L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
6625 W Hope Ave Milwaukee WI 53216
Albert L. Jordan appeared.
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
LaFuente, Michael A. Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
2133 W Becher St Milwaukee WI 53215
Mr. LaFuente did not appear.
Ald. Puente moved denial based on nonappearance. (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
MARTIN, Michael H, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
2207 N 42nd St Milwaukee WI 53208
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Mr. Martin did not appear.
Ald. Puente moved denial based on nonappearance. (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
PEEBLES, Tywasika D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
3139 N 24th St Milwaukee WI 53206
The applicant did not appear.
Ald. Puente moved denial based on nonappearance. (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
SINGH, Gurlal, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
5465 S Buckhorn Ave Cudahy, WI 53110
Gurlal Singh appeared.
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
SINGH, Simranjeet, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
2999 Yorkshire Cir, Franklin WI 53132
Simranjeet Singh appeared.
Ald. Puente moved to enter the police report and driving record as part of the official
record. There were no objections.
Ald. Bohl moved denial based on the police report and driving record. (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
WAINWRIGHT, Lloyd O, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application
5000 Graceland Blvd #135 Racine WI 53406
Lloyd O. Wainwright appeared.
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Ald. Bohl moved to enter the police report and driving record as part of the official
record. There were no objections.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 1- Witkowski
Agenda Only
HERNANDEZ, Anthony N, Alarm Sales Application and Alarm Business Application
for "Matrix Communication Services".
Granted by Ald. Davis. (Prevailed 5-0)
MC COMBER, Jed A, Agent for "AT & T Digital Life, Inc", Alarm Business Application
and Alarm Sales Application as agent for "AT & T Digital Life, Inc".
Granted by Ald. Davis. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS 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. BAUMAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
2. 130291 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its
2013 inspection of public passenger vehicles.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Sgt. Chad Raden, Milwaukee Police Department License Investigation Unit
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Meeting recessed at 9:46 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:09 a.m.
10:00 A.M.
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3. 130208 An ordinance relating to traffic controls at the intersection of South 2nd
Street and West Washington Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Jose Perez, 6th Aldermanic District
Maribel Murillo, 6th Aldermanic District Assistant
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering
Individuals testifying from the public:
David Swanson, 2nd St. and Washington St.
Brian Bell, owner of Antiques on Second
Ken Schmidt, 2nd St. and Orchard St.
Sue Patz, neighborhood resident
Edwardo Gutierrez, Guadalupe Head Start Center, 239 W. Washington St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Maria Mohen, Guadalupe Head Start Center
Ald. Puente moved to enter into the record pictures submitted by Ald. Perez. There
were no objections.
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 4- Witkowski, Puente, Bohl and Bauman
No 1- Davis
4. 130212 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
5. 130213 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
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6. 130199 An ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from parked
vehicles is prohibited.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
Individual appearing:
Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Aldermanic District
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
7. 130210 An ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from parked
vehicles is prohibited.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
Ald. Davis moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
130210 A substitute ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from
parked vehicles is prohibited.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Witkowski, Puente, Davis and Bauman
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
8. 130293 A substitute ordinance relating to the maximum permitted height of
grass and weeds in the city, and charges and costs for violating the
height restriction.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis, Ald. Puente and Ald. Bohl
Individuals appearing:
Preston Cole, Department of Public Works
David Sivyer, Department of Public Works
Ian Brown, Department of Public Works
Paul Klajbor, Department of Public Works
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Ald. Puente and Bohl added as co-sponsors. There were no objections.
Ald. Puente moved to enter into the record a Fiscal Impact Statement from Mr.
Klajbor. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Witkowski, Puente, Davis, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
9. 130292 An ordinance relating to the prohibition of improperly registered motor
vehicles on public right-of-way.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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
10:45 A.M.
10. 130289 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the
surveillance cameras in commercial corridors grant program.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Davis, Ald. Witkowski and Ald. Perez
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Michael Murphy, 10th Aldermnic District
Steven Mahan, Community Block Grants Administration
Ald. Robert Donovan, 8th Aldermanic District
Joel Plant, Milwaukee Police Department Chief of Staff
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
11. 130223 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin -
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Bohl and Bauman
No 0
Excused 2- Puente and Davis
Ald. Bauman and Davis left the committee at 11:58 a.m.
Present 3 - Witkowski, Puente, Bohl
Excused 2 - Davis, Bauman
12. 130224 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Congenital Disorders Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
13. 130225 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
2013-14 SURVNET-ACA Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Paul Biedrzycki, Health Department
Ald. Bohl moved substitution of the file with Proposed Sub A. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
130225 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
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2013-14 SURVNET-ACA Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
14. 130226 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
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 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
15. 130227 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the HIV
Women's Grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Paul Biedrzycki, Health Department
Ald. Bohl moved substitution of the file with Proposed Sub A. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
130227 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the HIV
Women's Grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
16. 130228 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Public Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Paul Biedrzycki, Health Department
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 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
17. 130229 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
Paul Biedrzycki, Health Department
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 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
18. 130239 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Implementing Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
Standards Grant from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Yvette Rowe, Health Department
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Angela Hagy, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
19. 130231 Communication from the Health Department relating to infant mortality
rates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Jessica Gathirimu, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
20. 120654 An ordinance relating to requirements of private alarm monitoring
services and providing penalties.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Witkowski, Puente and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Bauman
Meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.
Chris Lee
Staff Asistant
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