Meeting Details

Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/26/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting Convened at 9:11 AM     Roll call Not available
260006 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Brower Public testimony Christine Neumann - Ortiz, as translator for Mr. Basurto and also in support of this resolution. Julio Basurto - part of a Small Business in pro of ICE OUT legislation; also, Store owner, in support of this resolution. Urging our community protect our residents. Laiza Ibarra - DACA recipient, in support of the resolution Ricardo Chavez spouse of Mrs. Benitez Ald. Zamarripa in support President Perez asked to be added as co-sponsor.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
252162 02.AppointmentAppointment of Madeline Miranda-Navarro to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251956 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Julius Adway.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mr. Julius Adway - Claimant Forestry Rep - Frank Seilheimer ACA - Kevin Todt
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251514 04.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Barbara Robinson.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ms. Robinson claimant Forestry Jeff Kluslow ACA Kevin Todt
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251621 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Mary Johnson.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ms. Johnson Forestry - Frank Seilheimer ACA Kevin Todt
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:0 Action details Video Video
260072 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jackie Williams for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ms. Williams Forestry Frank Seilheimer ACA Kevin Todt
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
251631 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Julian Woodruff.

Minutes note: no show
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251627 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Steven Brandenburg.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
251516 09.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Unique Long.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251734 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Election Commission relating to its plans for using operating funds made available by the cancellation of the February 2026 primary election.

Minutes note: Appearing: Paulina Gutierrez - Election Commission
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260099 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election.

Minutes note: Ald. Pratt moved to add the Villard Square Library, 5190 N 35th Street, to the list of in-person absentee voting. There were no objections.
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260099 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241692 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260131 013.ResolutionResolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for legislation relating to homeowners associations.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260088 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Niki Robinson, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
260090 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of John Ambeau, Jr.,RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260091 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of the Estate of Hayley Linville.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
260105 017.ResolutionResolution approving the settlement of the complaint entitled Tiffany Lewis v. City of Milwaukee.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260122 018.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
     --- Following Items May be placed on file as no longer necessary.    Not available
150400 019.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the acquisition of certain properties in tax foreclosure.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
151477 020.ResolutionA resolution relating to the tax foreclosure acquisition and disposition of certain properties.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 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, 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 11:40 AM 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
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