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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 905 AM     Roll call Not available
231209 01.ResolutionResolution relating to the claims of Mary Whalen and Phillip Chavez.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
240738 02.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Elaine Cotter for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Thomas Wangerin - DPW Street Services
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240067 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Paul Nicholls.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Brian Peksa - DPW Street Services Based on City Atty recommendation and DPW testimony, Ald. Bauman moved denial.
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231420 04.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of John Jones for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Brian Peksa - DPW Street Services John Jones Confusion relative to the blocks that DPW reviewd since the last hearing this item was heard by committee. 4700-4900 N Teutonia per DPW , all calls were resolved prior to the alledge incident. Ald. Bauman moved denial.
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240005 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Gabrel Bledsoe for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Fleet Section - Anthony Gayfield Atty. Adam C. Essling on behalf of Gabrel Bledsoe Based on City Atty recommendation, Ald. Bauman moved denial.
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190104 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Rafael Torres for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Rafael Torres
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180358 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Angelica Ortega for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche Per City Attorney records, this claim has been settled already. Appropriate motion is to Placed on File as no longer needed.
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231782 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of John Meier for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Clint Muche
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240813 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution transferring and appropriating opioid legal settlement funds to a parent account within the Legal Settlement Fund for the expenditure of funds.

Minutes note: Appearing: Toni Biscobing - Comptroller
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240996 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Election Commission relating to strategies for ensuring safety at polling places.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Chambers MPD Chief of Staff, Heather Hough & Lt. Steven Stelter
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240904 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the Claim of Laron S. Folley 1032-2023-580RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240906 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Antonio Brown-Oliver v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court E.D. Wis. Case Number 23-CV-1455RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240912 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim by Rockwell Automation, C.I. File No. 1048-2024-895.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240942 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Connie Burks v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 22-CV-6545.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
240944 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of judgment in Joseph Walker v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 20-CV-0487-NJ (E.D. Wis.).RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240947 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Sean Alba v. City of Milwaukee et al., Case No. 23-CV-2504.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240948 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled The Estate of Paul J. Woida and Michael S. Woida v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 24-CV-3692.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240949 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled The Estate of Amy Miller and Luke Miller v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Case No. 24-CV-4229.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
240950 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Sarah K. Guinen v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Court Case No. 24-CV-5506.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     The following files may be Placed on File as they are no longer needed:     Not available
180524 020.ResolutionResolution opposing the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
180943 021.ResolutionResolution urging the President of the United States, the U.S. Attorney General and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to declare the deaths of black men at the hands of the police a homeland security crisis.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
200035 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Assessments to freeze property assessments at pre-reassessment values until further notice.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
200269 023.ResolutionResolution relating to city residency requirements.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
201648 024.ResolutionCommunication from the City Attorney's Office relating to proposed state legislation that would eliminate public official immunity as a defense to civil liability claims against law enforcement officers and prohibit indemnification for judgments against law enforcement officers.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
201703 025.ResolutionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for State of Wisconsin legislation relating to the elimination of public official immunity as a defense to civil liability claims against law enforcement officers.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
210367 026.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and certain car manufacturers relating to a recent significant increase in vehicle theft.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
210924 027.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney’s Office relating to the activities of the Risk Manager to enact policies, training, and other measures to mitigate the City’s exposure to liability.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
210925 028.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney’s Office relating to the Collins Settlement.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
211052 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Police Department relating to an update on the Collins Settlement.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
211948 030.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby for State law permitting the Department of Neighborhood Services to hire its own lawyer to conduct its law business.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
212039 031.ResolutionResolution relating to appropriations from the Common Council Contingent Fund to the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account and the Damages & Claims Fund Special Purpose Account of the City Attorney’s Office for costs and expenditures relating to settlements and litigations.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
230013 032.ResolutionResolution authorizing a contract with a medical expert to provide services in defending current ongoing litigation matters.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, October 28, 2024, 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. Also pursuant to s.19.85(1)(d), considering strategy for crime detection or prevention, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda.     Not available
     This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.    Not available
     Meeting Adjourned at 12:06 PM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
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     In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.     Not available
     Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.    Not available
     City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Connect 1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information. Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Limited parking for persons attending meetings during normal business hours is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking cashier.    Not available
     Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.    Not available