JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Monday, February 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee held a meeting focused on several appointments, legal resolutions, and city claims. The committee recommended several appointments to the Equal Rights Commission and addressed multiple property damage claims and legal settlements.

Key Decisions

Equal Rights Commission Appointments Recommended for Confirmation
New Equal Rights Investigations Ordinance Recommended for Passage
Police Recruitment Bonus Incentive Program Recommended for Adoption
JUUL Labs Lawsuit Funds Acceptance Recommended for Adoption
City Attorney Legal Services Contract Recommended for Adoption

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. Appointment of Rae Johnson to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Appointment of Paul Smith to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Appointment of Virginia Zerpa to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. An ordinance relating to equal rights investigations, hearings, and determinations.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Resolution relating to the appeal of Demetris Dyson and Tyrone Cross for property damage.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Resolution relating to the appeal of Attorney Todd R. Korb on behalf of Demetris Dyson and Tyrone Cross for property damage.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Resolution relating to the claim of J Richard Law, LLC on behalf of Albert Gray.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution relating to the appeal of Marilyn Sutton for property damage.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution relating to the claim of Okey Igwenagu.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Arielle Ewing.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Resolution relating to the appeal of Attorney Timothy Rymer on behalf of Derrick Graham for property damage.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Resolution relating to the appeal of Djdade Denson for property damage.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jack Ryback for property damage.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Resolution relating to the appeal of Lewa Evans for property damage.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Olivia Averhart.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Resolution relating to the claim of Charles Garbers.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 231209 relating to the claim of Mary Whalen and Phillip Chavez, and approving payment for the claim.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
19. Resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s state legislative package relating to the creation and funding of a State of Wisconsin statewide police recruitment bonus incentive program.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert H. Kohlhoff, C.I. File No. 1030-2023-1274
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. Resolution authorizing payment of the claims of Dennis J. Dalgord, Raenita Hunt, and Victor R. Dalgord, C.I. File No. 1030-2024-511
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
22. Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled David Seager v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 24-CV-9423.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
23. Substitute resolution relating to authorization of the acceptance of funds from the JUUL Labs, Inc. lawsuit.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
24. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services between the City of Milwaukee and Nathan & Kamionski LLP in relation to the lawsuit entitled “Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et. al.,” Case No. 2:23-CV-00951, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, February 3, 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.
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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.
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MEETING CONVENED AT 9:07 AM
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:38 pm Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant

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