CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, November 02, 2004

6:15 PM

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All matters listed under CONSENT AGENDA are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote. There will not be separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired by a Citizen or Members of the Council, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed immediately after approval of the Consent Agenda. Citizens desiring discussion on any item listed under the CONSENT AGENDA should contact a Council Member or the City Clerk prior to the meeting and request that the item be removed for discussion.

*CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS AN ITEM NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA SHOULD CONTACT A COUNCIL MEMBER PRIOR TO THE MEETING. ALL OTHER PUBLIC INPUT WILL BE HEARD UNDER CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL NEAR THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING.

NOTE: THE ORDER IN WHICH AGENDA ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED MAY BE MOVED FORWARD OR DELAYED BY AT LEAST 2/3 VOTE OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT. AUXILIARY AIDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PHONE 494-8565 (V)

The City of Peoria wishes to make its Council meetings and other processes as accessible as possible. Council Meetings are wheelchair accessible. People having hearing difficulties can use available FM auxiliary aids which can be obtained at meetings upon request. People requiring other assistance in regard to accessibility should call (309) 494-8565 (V). TTY USERS CALL THE ILLINOIS RELAY CENTER 1-800-526-0844 OR 1-800-526-0857 (V)

THE PEORIA CITY COUNCIL MEETS IN REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS AT 6:15 P.M. AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 419 FULTON STREET, PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS AT 6:15 P.M., THE COUNCIL MEETS IN POLICY SESSIONS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 400, AT CITY HALL.

WHEN A FIFTH TUESDAY IN A MONTH OCCURS, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT MEET UNLESS A SPECIAL MEETING IS CALLED. NOTICES OF ANY SPECIAL MEETING ARE POSTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AND PROCEEDINGS ISSUED BY:

MARY L. HAYNES, MMC, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

CITY HALL, ROOM 401

(309) 494-8565

INTERNET ADDRESS: www.ci.peoria.il.us

(Click on City Government, City Clerk, Agenda/Minutes)

COUNCIL AGENDA PACKETS ARE PLACED IN EVERY BRANCH OF THE PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.

Dates

Regular Meeting

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

6:15 P.M.

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.

PROCLAMATION: FESTIVAL OF TREES WEEK - November 14 - 20, 2004

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1 CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE, for the City of Peoria, with Recommendations as Outlined:

A. Communication from Finance Director/Comptroller Regarding the 2005 BUDGET CALENDAR, with Recommendation to Receive and File.

B. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Recommending Approval of the FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION of the CONTRACT for ELEVATOR SERVICES with KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY Through October 31, 2005.

C. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Reallocation of $10,000 in COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS from the 2004 EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM to the 2004 ADOPT-A-RAMP PROGRAM.

D. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Entering into an AGREEMENT with PEORIA CITIZENS COMMITTEE for ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (PCCEO) CHDO Operating Costs in the Amount of $27,131.

E. Communication from the City Manager and Interim Director of Economic Development Recommending Approval of the LEASE AGREEMENTS with ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, as Outlined, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents.

F. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Recommending Approval of the ADDENDUM to the JOINT AGREEMENT with IDOT for Work Associated with the RECONSTRUCTION of I-74 RAMPS from WEST of NORTH STREET to KNOXVILLE AVENUE, ARTERIAL DOWNTOWN AREA STREETS, and the RECONSTRUCTION of a PORTION of CRESCENT AVENUE, and Recommending Approval of the SUPPLEMENTAL MFT RESOLUTION, in the Amount of $39,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Agreement.

G. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Acceptance of the FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN and ANNUAL ACTION PLAN for FISCAL YEAR 2005 for Submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development with a Total Grant Request in the Amount of $3,349,204.

H. Communication from the City Manager Recommending Approval of a RESOLUTION Authorizing the SALVATION ARMY to SUBMIT an APPLICATION to the ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY for $75,000 in GRANT FUNDING Available Through the ILLINOIS EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM.

I. Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/ Comptroller Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending the BUDGET for FISCAL YEAR 2004 Relating to a JOINT AGREEMENT with ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) for I-74 RAMPS from WEST of NORTH STREET to KNOXVILLE AVENUE, the DOWNTOWN AREA ARTERIAL STREETS, and the RECONSTRUCTION of a SECTION of CRESCENT AVENUE.

J. APPOINTMENT by Mayor David P. Ransburg to the FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Edward Jackson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2005

K. APPOINTMENT by Mayor David P. Ransburg to the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY, with Recommendation to Concur:

Daniel M. Murphy (Voting) - Term Expires 7/1/2006

L. REPORTS:

TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA FINANCIAL REPORT - Period Ending 9/30/2004.

M. ADOPTION of COMMITTEE REPORT Regarding an OVERVIEW and DISCUSSION of the 2005 CITY OF PEORIA OPERATING BUDGET and the 2005 CITY OF PEORIA CAPITAL BUDGET and PROJECTS.

ITEM NO. 2 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Human Resources Recommending Approval of a THREE-YEAR CONTRACT for PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) SERVICES for the CITY'S HEALTH CARE PLAN with METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER and PROCTOR HOSPITAL Through PALM (Peoria Area Labor Management Council), Which Could be Extended Up to Three Additional Yeaars Upon Mutual Agreement by Both Parties.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Human Resources Recommending Approval of a THREE-YEAR CONTRACT with WALGREEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVES (WHI) for PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS for the CITY OF PEORIA HEALTH CARE PLAN, Which Could be Extended Up to Three Additional Years Upon Mutual Agreement by Both Parties.

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Human Resources Recommending Approval of a THREE YEAR CONTRACT for THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION and UTILIZATION REVIEW SERVICES with HEALTH ALLIANCE MEDICAL PLANS for the City's Health Care Plan, Not to Exceed $20.75/Per Insured Member Per Month in the First Year of the Contract, Which Could be Extended Up to Three Additional Years Upon Mutual Agreement by Both Parties.

ITEM NO. 5 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Authorization for the Continued Retention of HOWARD & HOWARD, as Attorneys, at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $244,274, and RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTING for the APPRAISAL PROCESS, at a Total Cost Not to Exceed $317,787, for the PURCHASE of the WATERWORKS.

ITEM NO. 6 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Authorization for the RETENTION of the CLARK-DIETZ, DLZ and MALCOM PIRNIE TEAM to PERFORM CONDITION ASSESSMENT and FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS for the PURCHASE of the WATERWORKS at a Cost Not to Exceed $170,545.40, Through the Purchase Decision in May, 2005.

ITEM NO. 7 Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Recommending Approval of a RESOLUTION Placing the PRELIMINARY 2005 OPERATING BUDGET and the PRELIMINARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM for 2005-2009 on File in the City Clerk's Office and SETTING the DATE for the PUBLIC HEARING for the 2005 BUDGET on NOVEMBER 30, 2004.

ITEM NO. 8 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning nad Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Approving a NEW STREET NAME in the CITY OF PEORIA - WEST JAMES BAUMANN WAY.

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(04-558) SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS C-5 (Gas Station/Convenience Store) LIQUOR LICENSE at 6203 N. BIG HOLLOW ROAD, with Site Plan, with a Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve. (New Communication)

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT