CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

6:15 PM

Dates

DATES SET:

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006, to be Held from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

COMMUNITY FORUM to Discuss the Issue of One-Way Versus Two-Way Streets in Downtown Peoria - To be Held at the Gateway Building, Ballroom, 200 N.E. Water Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, at 6:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 9123 N. RADNOR ROAD - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006, to be Held from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

COMMUNITY FORUM to Discuss the Issue of One-Way Versus Two-Way Streets in Downtown Peoria - To be Held at the Gateway Building, Ballroom, 200 N.E. Water Street, Peoria, Illinois.

NO DATES SET:

JOINT PRESENTATION by the CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT and the AMERICAN RED CROSS Regarding the RISKS of the BIRD FLU PANDEMIC.

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 Council Agenda/Minutes)

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)

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THE PEORIA CITY COUNCIL MEETS IN REGULAR BUSINESS SESSIONS THE FIRST FOUR TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 6:15 P.M. AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 419 FULTON STREET, PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

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.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

6:15 P.M.

Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.

PROCLAMATION: COMMON PLACE WEEK - SEPTEMBER 3 - 9, 2006

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION by ADT Regarding a SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM and Communication from the City Manager Requesting Approval of FUNDS for a CONTRACT with ADT for the Installation of SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, in an Estimated Amount of $175,000.00 for the Initial System, Subject to Review by the City Manager.

ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE, for the City of Peoria, with Recommendations as Outlined:

A. NOTICE OF LAWSUIT on Behalf of LUANN LAVIN Regarding a Complaint of Personal Injury Resulting from an Accident While Driving a Vehicle Owned by the Peoria Park District on or about August 9, 2005, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

B. NOTICE OF LAWSUIT Filed on Behalf of MELINDA WATKINS Regarding a Complaint of Personal Injury Resulting from a Fall While Walking Along the Sidewalk at 414 1/2 Hamilton Blvd. on or about August 25, 2005, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

C. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting to Authorize SETTLEMENT of WANN V. CITY OF PEORIA AND GLASPER, Federal District Court Case No. 05-CV-1270, in the Amount of $21,000.00, $3,000.00 of which will be Reimbursed to the City, and Authorization for the City Manager and Corporation Counsel to Execute the Necessary Documents.

D. Communication from the City Manager and Fire Chief Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of SEVEN THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS from ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY GROUP, INC., in the Amount of $58,800.00.

E. Communication from the City Manager and Information Systems Director Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of DELL PERSONAL COMPUTERS and LAPTOPS from DELL MARKETING, L.P., in the Amount of $99,983.78 as Part of the Annual Information Technology Refreshment Plan.

F. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID and the Award of a CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT to R.A. CULLINAN & SONS, INC. for Partial Depth Patching, Concrete Joint Repair, Bituminous Concrete Surface Removal, Concrete Surface Removal, Leveling Binder, and Bituminous Overlay of HAMILTON BLVD., from Perry to Between Jefferson and Adams, Perry Between Main and Hamilton, Alta Road from Eva to Allen Road, and Frostwood Parkway from Rockwell to War Memorial Drive, in the Amount of $495,634.22.

G. Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Approval to Execute a CONTRACT with USELTON OIL COMPANY for a TWO-YEAR CONTRACT to PURCHASE FUEL at $.005/Gallon over Low Rack Price from the Daily OPIS Report plus Freight.

H. Communication from the City Manager and Economic Development Director Requesting Approval of a FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT and WAIVE a PROGRAM GUIDELINE for PETE ARGO, in the Amount of $33,020.00 ($16,510.00 Project Applicant's Share and $16,510.00 City Façade Grant), as Stipulated by the Historic Sheridan Triangle Business District Facade Improvement Program.

I. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Repealing Resolution No. 86-42 Pertaining to the RAILROAD COMMISSION, Dissolving the Commission.

J. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Expressing OFFICIAL INTENT Regarding CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES to be Reimbursed from PROCEEDS of an OBLIGATION for GROWTH CELL 1A.

K. Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Authorization to Hold an AUCTION in Conjunction with the COUNTY of PEORIA, to be Held at the City of Peoria Fleet Facility on DRIES LANE on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006, and to Use an INTERNET AUCTION SERVICE to DISPOSE of SPECIAL ITEMS, as Outlined.

L. Communication from the City Manager Requesting Approval to CANCEL the REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS on SEPTEMBER 12 and SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, AND to Call SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS to Conduct BUDGET HEARINGS on AUGUST 29, at 5:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 12, at 5:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 14, at 5:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 21, at 5:00 P.M. and SEPTEMBER 26, at 5:00 P.M.

M. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting to Consider the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS K (Rental Hall) LIQUOR LICENSE for 100 N.E. ADAMS, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to APPROVE.

N. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting to Consider the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant) LIQUOR LICENSE for 4125 N. SHERIDAN ROAD, SUITE 5, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to APPROVE.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting to Consider the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS C-1 (Package Goods) LIQUOR LICENSE for 3308 N. UNIVERSITY, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to DENY.

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting to Consider the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS C-1 (Package Goods) LIQUOR LICENSE for 3118 N. UNIVERSITY, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to DENY.

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(06-422) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of ONE of the Following:

A. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 11,805, an EXISTING USE WITH APPROVAL as a SPECIAL USE in a Class C-1 (General Commercial) District for a GAS STATION for the Property Located at 6025 N. UNIVERSITY AVENUE; with Conditions to Return the Building Façade and Canopy to the Mansard Style with Shingles and Allow the Kerosene Pump Located in the Front Yard Setback in the Northeast Corner of the Site to Remain Installed and Additional Landscaping be Added; OR

B. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance 11,805, an EXISTING USE WITH APPROVAL as a SPECIAL USE in a Class C-1 (General Commercial) District for a GAS STATION for the Property Located at 6025 N. UNIVERSITY AVENUE, with Conditions to Allow the Canopy and Building Signage to Remain and Remove the Kerosene Pump Located in the Front Yard Setback in the Northeast Corner of the Site.

(06-448) Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute an AMENDMENT to the 1996 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT with the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY for the Continuation of an Additional 4% of the HOTEL TAX REVENUES COLLECTED to be Remanded to the PEORIA AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU from September 1, 2006 until April 26, 2010. *(Clerk's Note: Date Changed from August 31, 2010), Motion on the Floor to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Amendment, as Amended, AND Request to Defer Until September 5, 2006.

(06-449) Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute an AMENDMENT to the 1996 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT with the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY to EXTEND OPERATIONAL FUNDING for ARTSPARTNERS and Permit ARTSPARTNERS to Continue Receiving 2.5% of the RESTAURANT TAX REVENUE COLLECTED, Not to Exceed $75,000.00 Annually, Through August 31, 2008, with Supplemental Information.

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT