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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/8/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
Please be apprised that less than 24 hours notice is being given for this file because it is impractical to give the 24 hours' notice.
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     Meeting convened at 9:15 AM

Minutes note: President Perez Substituted for Ald. Pratt
    Roll call Video Video
241825 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
241936 02.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
241825 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.

Minutes note: Appearing: Nicole Larsen - Assessor's Office Bill Bowers - Assessor's Office Colin Williams - Assessor's Office
RECONSIDEREDPass5:0 Action details Not available
241825 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
241738 03.AppointmentAppointment of Elle Halo Hill to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
241739 04.AppointmentAppointment of Alexandria Staubach to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
241886 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Frank Pero for property damage.

Minutes note: Based on second non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial. There were no objection
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
241718 06.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Abdisalam Osman for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Asst City Atty - Clint Muche Fleet Division - Anthony Gayfield & LaShaunda Everett Based on department's testimony, Ald. Bauman moved grant this claim in the amount of $6,082.32 there were no objections.
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
241718 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Abdisalam Osman for property damage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
241829 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Eric LaRue for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: Eric LaRue Asst City Atty Clint Muche Water Dept Lori Sheely Water Dept Patrick Pauly Ald. Bauman moved to hold for further clarification of the situation at hand.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
241102 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Brenda Bell-White for property damage.

Minutes note: Based on second non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial. There were no objection
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
240735 09.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of G'Juan Korth for property damage.

Minutes note: Based on second non appearance, Ald. Bauman moved denial. There were no objection
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
241915 010.CommunicationCommunication relating to the April 1, 2025, Spring Election as well as the processes by which the necessary number of ballots is estimated, ballots are distributed, and possible shortages are reported and responded to.

Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Coggs Election Commission Crew: Paulina Gutierrez Maricha Harris Bill Lewis - intern
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:0 Action details Video Video
241692 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
241953 012.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.

Minutes note: -- AB-230/SB-230 Requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. NEUTRAL -- LRB-1013 License eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices and granting rule- making authority. SUPPORT -- AB-215/SB-217 Eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity. SUPPORT
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
241953 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
     Attendance taken at 1:27 PM     Roll call Not available
241944 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Regina Barken v. Michael Sarenac, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 22-CV-783RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
250047 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Danny Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 23-CV-0951RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
     Following file are being placed on file as they are no longer needed:     Not available
181785 015.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an overview of Governor Evers' 2019-21 Executive Budget.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
181900 016.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to the 2020 Census.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
190345 017.ResolutionResolution relative to legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
190524 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to an update on the automated traffic enforcement state legislation.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
191250 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Equal Rights Commission relating to a report on its 2019 activities and accomplishments.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
191475 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission providing a status update on the implementation of the ACLU lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
191610 021.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to vacating in rem judgements obtained by the city.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
191831 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Crime and Justice Institute relating to a status update on the implementation of the settlement of the lawsuit Collins. et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
191936 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
201256 024.ResolutionResolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 117th United States Congress.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Thursday, May 8, 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 1:27PM 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