City of Milwaukee - File #: 160504

• File #: 160504
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/26/2016
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/11/2016
• 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
10/11/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	APPROVED; Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Taxicab Permit and Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Mohamad Ali. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ninety (90) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony and testimony of Mr. Mohamed substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Robert Colbert. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Chester Hayden. (written objections have been filed) Members all noted they had read the report and recommendations of the committee. Chester Hayden present and wished to testify. Ald. Borkowski moved that the council dissolve into a committee of the whole. There were no objections. Mr. Hayden and Asst. City Attorney LaKeisha Butler testified. Ald. Witkowski moved that the comittee rise. There were no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved to rescind the 10-day suspension and for the issuance of a warning letter based upon his effort in coming today. Pres. Hamilton read the complaint. Failed. 4 ayes and 11 noes (nos -- Bauman, Bohl, Coggs, lRAiney, Lewis, Murphy, Perez, Witkowski, Zielinski, Stamper and Hamilton). There were no other motions relative to this matter.	Pass	15:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALI, Hussein A, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he did not litter. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ALI, Mohamad F, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated there was an accident on the Jackson St off ramp which is why he had to detour and the trip took longer, which is why it cost more. He added that normally a ride from the airport to downtown is $35. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 paper work provided by the applicant from DOT regarding the accident on the day in question. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac asked the applicant if he thought it was appropriate to charge the complainant more than the usual rate due to the unusual circumstances of an accident. The applicant responded that he thought it was appropriate to charge more than $35 because he had to drive around to get to the Pfister due to the accident. Ald. Bauman moved approval with a 10 day suspension based upon the applicant's testimony substantiating the complaint. (Prevailed 3-1-1, Ald. Bohl voting no, and Ald. Donovan abstaining)	Pass	3:1
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: BIRING, Maheshinder S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was pulled over for OWI at 7 AM and arrested, he wasn't drunk he was just tired. He added that he never received a ticket and found out that his license was suspended when he received a letter in the mail. He stated he got his OWI case reopened and his drug test came back as negative. He stated his texting while driving ticket is still going through court the process. Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair to allow the applicant to provide further court documents. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: COLBERT, Robert L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he did not receive his notice for today's meeting and waived his right to notice. He added he does not recall the compaint and was not suspended by Yellow Cab. Individual also present: Ali Mohamed President of Yellow Cab stated he suspended the applicant for 48 hours due to the complaint and when he talked to the applicant, the applicant stated he told the complainant to hurry up. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 a letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint and suspension. Ald. Bauman moved for a 90 day suspension based on the applicant's and Mr. Mohamed's testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DASS, Gayatri, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he had medical issues and he doesn't remember the incidents referenced in the complaints. He added that he takes credit cards. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: DINKINS, Jeffrey M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ELFAIOUMY, Sobhy M, Agent for "STM TAXI SERVICE, INC", Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "STM TAXI SERVICE, INC". (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: ELOUAFKI, John H Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "John Elouafki". (Expires 10/21/2016) Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: FRIEDMAN, Alexander, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he lost $100,000 when the taxicab permit cap was lifted. He stated he changed is transmission and that's why he had a defective speedometer. He added that he did not received any tickets until Uber and Lyft came in to town. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GREEN, Marketis M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was unaware the speed limit was 25 mph, he thought it was 35 mph and he didn't see signage reflecting the speed limit. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: GREWAL, Parminder Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Parminder Grewal". (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated someone else was driving his cab so he is unaware of the complaints. He did add that sometimes the credit card machine doesn't work near the casino. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HAMDAN, Sufian, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: HAYDEN, Chester W, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he took the complainant to the wrong place because he was confused but he does not recall using racial slurs or profanity. He added he does recall talking to the complainant about the changing demographics in the city. Ald. Bauman moved approval with a 10 day suspension based on police report and applicant testimony substantiating the complaint. (Prevailed 3-2, Alds. Borkowski and Bohl voting no)	Pass	3:2
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: IBRAHIM, Khalif S, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated she doesn't remember blocking the crosswalk and he knows how to use the credit card machine. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: JOHNSON, Marlin A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KAUR, Amarjit AND SINGH, Sukhdeep, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application partnership for "YELLOW CAB". (Expires 10/31/2016) Mr. Amrik Singh stated this complaint was heard last year. He added that last year his license was suspended for 10 days by the Committee. He added that his wife and son own the cab and his son is currently in India. Appearing as interpreter: Sukhdeep Kalsa Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance of either of the partners. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: KUMAR, Krishan, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he couldn't find the complainant's address in his GPS so he didn't pick her up. He added that he is in a personal dispute with another cab driver and that is why there is a complaint. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: LACY, Robert R, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The complainant stated he was not driving the car at the time and the driver is no longer with Yellow Cab. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MATUSZEWSKI, Nicholas J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: MOHAMED, Ali H, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was not driving the cab listed in the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 a letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: OBEROI, Kuldeep, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was not the driver of the cab listed in the complaint. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: PRINCEWILL, Sopakriba A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: REID, Larry V, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SAID, Mohamed A Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Mohamed Said". (Expires 10/7/2016) The applicant stated he does take credit cards. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SINGH, Gurpreet, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: SYKES, Antoine, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TABIT, Abdulkadir S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Martin Modon 5148 N 105th St stated he was the driver on the day of the complaint and he always takes credit cards. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: TIO, Hammad B Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Hammad B Tio". (Expires 10/28/2016) The applicant stated he does accept credit cards using his phone and only American United and Yellow Cab give paper receipts. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WARIS, Abdul, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he never refuses credit cards and at the time the Yellow Cab credit card system was down. Individual also present: Ali Mohamed President of Yellow Cab stated the credit card system was down on the day of the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 the letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WARSAME, Mohamed A, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant didn't find out about this until he got the notice for the meeting. He added that the applicant entered the amount in error. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
9/28/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	AMENDED; Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Nicholas J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
7/26/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

160504

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

7/26/16