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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Monday, June 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee met to discuss several property damage claims and legislative resolutions. The committee passed multiple measures, including support for fire suppression systems in multi-family properties and an innovation network bill. They also handled several legal settlements and communications.

Key Decisions

  • Fire Suppression Systems for Multi-Family Properties Passed
  • Support for Wisconsin Innovation Network Bill Passed
  • Legal Settlement for Hollis v. City of Milwaukee Lawsuit Passed
  • Payment Authorization to AT&T Services Passed
  • Multiple Property Damage Claims Varied (some passed, some failed)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Resolution relating to the appeal of Eric LaRue for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Failed

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

  2. 2. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Edward Holmes for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Failed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion FAILED by the following vote:

  3. 3. Resolution relating to the appeal of Brittany Hudson 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:

  4. 4. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Tawanna Frazier for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  5. 5. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Leonard Grant for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  6. 6. Resolution relating to the claim of Jose Garcia.
    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:

  7. 7. Substitute Resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s legislative package to include a provision urging the State of Wisconsin and the federal government to establish a program to encourage owners of multi-family properties to retrofit fire suppression systems.
    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:

  8. 8. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express the City’s support for “The Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN) Bill”.
    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:

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

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

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

  11. 11. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Nakia Hollis, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court E.D. Wis. Case Number 23-CV-0413; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case Number 25-1135.
    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:

  12. 12. Resolution authorizing payment to AT&T Services, Inc. (AMER-2502406-50-0034) C.I. File No. 1048-2025-758.
    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:

  13. 13. Resolution authorizing payment to Facelia Glover, C.I. File No. 1029-2025-272.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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

  14. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, June 16, 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.
  15. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 250079 Substitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.
    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. 250088 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Leonard Grant for property damage.
    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:

  23. 250247 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Edward Holmes 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:

  24. 250247 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Edward Holmes 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:

  25. 241829 Resolution relating to the appeal of Eric LaRue for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. Meting adjourned at 11:55 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
  27. Meeting convened at 9:05 AM
  28. 250089 Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Tawanna Frazier for property damage.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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