City of Milwaukee - File #: 180547

• File #: 180547
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/10/2018
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/25/2018
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/25/2018	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Renewal, with a thirty (30) day suspension, based on applicant testimony and not having complaint forms in the vehicle, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Taxicab Permit for Ahmed Aden. (written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon applicant testimony and not having a credit card reader in the vehicle, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Taxicab Permit for Salam Al Hassan. (no written objections have been filed) The President posed the question "Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter?" The roll was called 14-0 Ald. Bauman moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to hear oral argument on behalf of the licensee in opposition to the Report and Recommendations and a statement presented by the City Attorney. There were no objections and the Council resolved itself in to the Committee of the Whole to hear from the following: Ahmed Aden was present by Atty. David Bangert Assistant City Attorney Tyrone St. Junior Ald. Bauman moved that the Committee now rise. There were no objections. The President asked if there were any motions relative to this matter? Ald. Bauman moved that the Public Passenger Vehicle Taxicab Permit application for Ahmed Aden be returned to Committee. There were no objections. Ald. Bauman moved that the Public Passenger Vehicle Taxicab Permit application for Salam Al Hassan be returned to Committee. There were no objections.	Pass	13:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BROUGHTON, Andre, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: CORNELL, Melvin, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he no longer drinks and drives and he changed his life. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DICKERSON, Baszonia L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MARTIN, Dynette S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ROGERS, Christopher J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Murphy voting no)	Pass	4:1
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SANDIFER, Annie M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated she is working on paying off her tickets. Ald. Kovac moved approval holding issuance until proof of payment of tickets. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SINGH, Jatinder, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he doesn't drink anymore. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: STRONG, Rosetta L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 10/31/2017) Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 5-0) The applicant stated she was stopped for speeding and has paid all her citations. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Narvell R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated his license is reinstated. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ADEN, Ahmed M Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Kisima-Taxi". (Expires 9/19/2018) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. David Bangert stated the applicant doesn't recall the incident in the first complaint, denies the allegation, and has never refused change to a customer. He added the applicant is limited in his English capabilities, so part of the allegations regarding the applicant's use of English are true. He stated the applicant has never received any citations and has been driving for 2 years. He added that the applicant puts the addresses in to his GPS and if people are slow and deliberate with their language the applicant understands. He stated that the applicant has driven over 2,000 rides without complaint. He stated the applicant doesn't recall the second complaint, but there was an incident 6 months ago when he got in to an arguement with a passenger who grabbed him by the shirt collar. He added that the applicant cleans his taxi every day, denies he has a filthy taxi, and does not have complaint forms. He stated that he spoke with other taxi drivers and they don't have complaint forms either. Ald. Borkowski stated he is concerned about how the applicant is able to communicate with customers. He added that he doesn't want to deny a person a livelihood, but the applicant is the first impression for visitors to the city and some command of the English language is needed even to use Google. Ald. Murphy moved approval with a 30 day suspension based on not having complaint forms and applicant testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: AL HASSAN, Salam H Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Salam". (Expires 9/27/2018) The applicant stated he remembers the incident in the complaint and he was driving that day. He stated he charged the complainant $35 to go from the airport to West Adler Street and he did not take the most direct route. He stated he orginally charged $38, but the complainant refused and only wanted to pay $20, then he said pay $35, not charging the $3 airport fee. He stated the complainant said he took the wrong way which is why it was more. He stated he doesn't have a credit card reader in his car and uses square on his phone. Ald. Murphy moved denial based on the applicant's testimony substantiating the complaint and not having a credit card reader in his taxicab. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LAASIRI, Miloud Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Miloud Laasiri". (Expires 9/30/2018) The applicant stated he did not tell the complainant there was a $10 minimum. The applicant stated he was second in line at the Hilton and the second complainant was refused a ride by the first cab in line. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on applicant testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LITVINOV, Yuriy, Agent for "Y L TAXICAB, LLC", Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Y L TAXI CAB". (Expires 9/26/2018) Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/12/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
7/10/2018	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

180547

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

The Chair

Title

Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Body:

The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts the recommendations of the Public Works Committee as contained in the listings attached to this file.

Drafter

CC-CC

Molly Kuether-Steele

7/5/18