powered help
header-left header-center header-right
Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
AMENDED 3/13/25 Files Number 241692 and 241769 have been added.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultTallyAction DetailsVideo
     Meeting convened at 9:03 AM    Roll call Not available
240940 01.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jack Ryback for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241593 02.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Jim and Jackie Wheelock for property damage.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgalis moved to settled this claim. There was one abstention.
SUBSTITUTEDPass3:0 Action details Not available
241593 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Jim and Jackie Wheelock for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
241538 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Jose Garcia.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
241539 04.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Tamika Ruffin.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:1 Action details Video Video
241540 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Anna Harman.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
241541 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Okey Igwenagu.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass3:1 Action details Not available
241542 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Marina Diaz.

Minutes note: This claim was recommended for denial by Ald. Chambers, including that forestry session will confirm as to the time frame when the tree was marked for removal (prior or after this incident)
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:0 Action details Not available
241544 08.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Kenneth Hale for property damage.

Minutes note: Ald. Chambers moved to settle this claim in the amount of Mr. Hale's deductible amount of $1000.00 there was one objection.
SUBSTITUTEDPass2:1 Action details Video Video
241544 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Kenneth Hale for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass2:1 Action details Not available
241660 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s position on U.S. nuclear disarmament.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor - Ald. Dimitrijevic on behalf of the public testimony - 8th District MIlwaukee County: Steven Shea Ald. Burgelis asked to be added as co sponsor. There were no objections.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
231846 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s support for the reinstatement of State of Wisconsin tax credits for movie and television production.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241576 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee's opposition to recently-introduced federal legislation amending the Twenty-Second Amendment to the United States Constitution to permit a president to serve three terms in office.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis asked to be added as co-sponsor There were no objection.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241669 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Elric Erving in the amount of $15,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241670 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of James English in the amount of $25,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241671 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jesse Wilkinson in the amount of $25,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
212044 015.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an agreement with outside counsel Emile Banks & Assoc. in the matter of Bodden-Eichsteadt v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:1 Action details Not available
241575 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Eitan Herskovitz, C.I. File No. 1068-2024-2047.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:1 Action details Not available
241769 017.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the cancellation of $269,169.02 of uncollectible debt.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bill Christianson - Comptroller Dylan Westphal - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
241692 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
     The Following Files are being Placed on File as they no longer needed:    Not available
150163 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the sale of city real estate to former owners.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
150063 020.ResolutionResolution relating to introduction and passage of state legislation relating to a Milwaukee County sales tax dedicated to fund a new basketball arena, Milwaukee County parks and cultural institutions, and local mass transit.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
150070 021.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to the city’s delinquent property tax collection process.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
150050 022.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the city’s delinquent property tax collection process.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
160656 023.CommunicationCommunication relating to the City’s plans for the implementation of early voting.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, March 17, 2025, 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 12:15 Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
     NOTA: Para los clientes de cable de Spectrum que deseen ver subtítulos en español, ya están disponibles en el Canal de la Ciudad. En su control remoto de cable Spectrum, presione “MENÚ.” Seleccione “SUBTÍTULOS/CAPTIONS.” Use la flecha hacia abajo hasta “ESTÁNDAR/STANDARD,” luego use la flecha hacia arriba y cambie a “CC3.”    Not available
     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