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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee held a meeting addressing various administrative and legal matters, including property tax resolutions, appointments to the Equal Rights Commission, and several property damage claim appeals. The committee processed multiple communications and resolutions, with most items being recommended for adoption, filing, or held for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Tax Cancellation for Certain Property Parcels Recommended for Adoption
  • Appointments to Equal Rights Commission Recommended for Confirmation
  • Lawsuit Settlement - Regina Barken v. Michael Sarenac Recommended for Adoption
  • Property Damage Claims Most claims recommended for Disallowance
  • Legislative Bill Resolution Amended and Recommended for Adoption
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Communication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.
    Communication
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  2. 2. Resolution 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.
    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:

  3. 3. Appointment of Elle Halo Hill to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 4. Appointment of Alexandria Staubach to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 5. Resolution relating to the appeal of Frank Pero 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:

  6. 6. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Abdisalam Osman for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 7. Resolution relating to the appeal of Eric LaRue 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. 8. Resolution relating to the appeal of Brenda Bell-White 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:

  9. 9. Resolution relating to the appeal of G'Juan Korth 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:

  10. 10. Communication 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.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 11. Communication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.
    Communication
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 12. Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 13. Substitute 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-783
    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:

  14. 14. Substitute 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-0951
    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:

  15. Following file are being placed on file as they are no longer needed:
  16. 15. Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an overview of Governor Evers' 2019-21 Executive Budget.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 16. Communication from the Department of Administration relating to the 2020 Census.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 17. Resolution relative to legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 18. Communication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to an update on the automated traffic enforcement state legislation.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 19. Communication from the Equal Rights Commission relating to a report on its 2019 activities and accomplishments.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 20. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission providing a status update on the implementation of the ACLU lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. 21. An ordinance relating to vacating in rem judgements obtained by the city.
    Ordinance
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  23. 22. Communication 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.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. 23. Communication from the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division relating to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  25. 24. Resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee's Federal Legislative Package for the 117th United States Congress.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. 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.
  27. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. Meeting convened at 9:15 AM
  34. Attendance taken at 1:27 PM
  35. 241718 Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Abdisalam Osman for property damage.
    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:

  36. 1. Communication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  37. Meeting adjourned at 1:27PM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
  38. 241953 Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  39. 1. Communication from the Assessor’s Office relating to the 2025 property assessments.
    Communication
    Action: RECONSIDERED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: