ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice-Chair Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, Ald. Scott Spiker, and Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 414-286-2232 Fax: 414-286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, January 31, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is also 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 9:09 a.m. Present 5 - Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, Dimitrijevic 1. 221536 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to issue an Exclusive Right to Negotiate to Beyond Organic for the City of Milwaukee-owned property located at 716 West Windlake Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Perez Item was held until a later part of the meeting. Appearing: David Misky, DCD Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council and 12th Ald. Dist. Jason Korb, Korb & Associates Architects A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 2. 221541 Substitute resolution declaring the Milwaukee Public Library at 310 West Locust Street surplus to municipal needs and approving the Land Disposition Report authorizing the sale of City-owned properties at 310 West Locust Street, 2971-75 and 2977-79 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 1 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & Meeting Minutes January 31, 2023 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Appearing: Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist. Matt Haessly, DCD Michael Emem, Emem Group Sam McGovern-Rowen, MPL Sig Strautmanis, General Capital Group Maria Prioletta, DCD A presentation was made by DCD staff and the developer team. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 3. 221453 Resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 112 (Martin Luther King Library), in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Appearing: Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist. Matt Haessly, DCD Michael Emem, Emem Group Sam McGovern-Rowen, MPL Sig Strautmanis, General Capital Group Maria Prioletta, DCD A presentation was made by DCD staff and the developer team. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 4. 221430 Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5725 West Burleigh Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy Appearing: Dwayne Edwards, DCD Baron Hentz, BKH Electric LLC A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & Meeting Minutes January 31, 2023 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 5. 221500 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase for the City-owned property located at 2361 North 55th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing, DCD Kiyo Clemons A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 6. 221499 An ordinance relating to a moratorium on the issuance of certificates of occupancy for establishments selling electronic cigarettes or electronic cigarette paraphernalia. Sponsors: Ald. Brostoff, Ald. Dimitrijevic and Ald. Borkowski Appearing: Ald. Jonathan Brostoff, 3rd Ald. Dist. Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner Odalo Ohiku, Deputy City Attorney Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council and 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist. File was held until a later part of the meeting. Also appearing: Todd Farris, Deputy City Attorney Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief Jim Cooney, Licenses Division Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. 2nd Ald. Dist. The committee requested for a written legal opinion and amended provisions related to an effective date and enforcement. Materials to be submitted prior to the Common Council meeting. A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 7. 211354 A substitute ordinance relating to insurance for residential rental properties. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Perez Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 3 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & Meeting Minutes January 31, 2023 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council and 12th Ald. Dist. Atty. Heiner Giese, Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. Odalo Ohiku, Deputy City Attorney Theresa Montag, Asst. City Attorney Aaron Cadle, LRB Amy Turim, DCD Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist. The committee requested written correspondence on DNS staffing concerns and a written legal opinion. A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 8. 210793 Communication relating to the investigation and enforcement of electrical code violations in rental properties. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Spiker and Ald. Perez Appearing: Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner Kristen Reed, DNS Atty. Heiner Giese, Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief The committee requested further information regarding DNS noncompliance order cases referred to Municipal Court. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 9. 211769 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services reporting data on code violations and electrical fires. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey Appearing: Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner Kristen Reed, DNS Atty. Heiner Giese, Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief The committee requested further information regarding DNS noncompliance order cases referred to Municipal Court. City of Milwaukee Page 4 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & Meeting Minutes January 31, 2023 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 10. 221294 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to its pilot Residential Rental Inspection plan. Sponsors: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Murphy Appearing: Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner Kristen Reed, DNS Atty. Heiner Giese, Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. Nik Kovac, Budget Director Odalo Ohiku, Deputy City Attorney The committee requested for written legal opinion on implementing a pilot. A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 11. 221501 Substitute resolution relating to monitoring living conditions, code compliance, code enforcement and neighborhood impact of certain rental properties by various City departments. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, Spiker, and Dimitrijevic No 0 12. 221502 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, the City Attorney’s Office and the Police Department outlining the enforcement and mitigation tools available to the City to address the concerns of tenants and neighbors regarding code violations, substandard living conditions and predatory practices by landlords at residential rental properties and what additional tools are needed to adequately address such issues including changes in state law. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Appearing: Kristen Reed, DNS Odalo Ohiku, Deputy City Attorney City of Milwaukee Page 5 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & Meeting Minutes January 31, 2023 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Archie Blunt, DNS Michale Radavich, Asst. City Attorney Heather Hough, MPD A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, and Spiker No 0 Excused 1- Dimitrijevic The following file may be placed on file as no longer necessary: 13. 201626 Communication relating to the 2021 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Murphy, Bauman, Stamper, and Spiker No 0 Excused 1- Dimitrijevic Meeting adjourned at 12:49 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office 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 6