CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Tuesday,
August 14, 2007
6:15
PM
Dates
DATES
SET:
TUESDAY,
AUGUST 21, 2007, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING of the CITY
COUNCIL to Hold a CUSTOMER SERVICE DEBRIEFING - To be Held at Workforce
Development, One Technology Building, 221 Fulton Street, in the Executive
Training Room, Peoria, Illinois.
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. OTHER PUBLIC INPUT CAN BE GIVEN
UNDER CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL NEAR THE END OF THE COUNCIL
MEETING. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES FOR EACH SPEAKER AND SPEAKERS ARE
ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM DISCUSSING SUBJECTS/TOPICS RELATING TO CITY PERSONNEL AND
TOPICS NOT GERMANE TO THE CITY COUNCIL’S AUTHORITY.
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.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, THE PEORIA CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN REGULAR
BUSINESS SESSIONS THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 6:15 P.M. AT
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS (Room 400), 419 FULTON STREET, PEORIA,
ILLINOIS.
NOTICES OF ANY SPECIAL MEETING ARE POSTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS
PRIOR.
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STATEMENT
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City Clerk’s Office, Room 401, City
Hall Building,
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Office, call 309-494-8565 (V). TTY users, call the Illinois Relay
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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
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CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY
HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:15 P.M.
Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
& PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS,
COMMENDATIONS, ETC.
PROCLAMATION:
OPERATION SANTA
PROCLAMATION:
DINING WITH FRIENDS MONTH -
September 2007
PROCLAMATION:
HEART OF ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION
(HISRA) SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK TEAM
PROCLAMATION:
HEART OF ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION
(HISRA) SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM
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.
NOTICE
of LAWSUIT Filed by MICHAEL S. BOLAND Regarding an Automobile Accident on April
26, 2006, in a Vehicle Owned by the City, with Recommendation to Receive and
File and Refer to the Legal Department.
B.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a
REVOCABLE RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT for THE COVES OF CHARTER OAK HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION to Allow Them to INSTALL A GATE, at No Cost to the City, on SEDLEY
AVENUE Between MOORING WAY and VERNER DRIVE, with Conditions.
C.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a
PURCHASE of REAL ESTATE Located at 1020 W. ROMEO B. GARRETT AVENUE and 1109 W.
FOURTH AVENUE, in the Amount of $3,178.00, as an OPPORTUNITY ACQUISITION for
the Future Widening of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DRIVE.
D.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Human Resources Requesting Authorization
for the City Manager to Enter into a THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT with CCMSI to PROVIDE
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION for WORKER'S COMPENSATION and LIABILITY at a Cost
Not to Exceed $170,000.00 for the First Year.
E.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Authorization for
the City Manager to Enter into a CONTRACT with FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES to
Provide a FLEET SERVICES MANAGER on an INTERIM BASIS, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $9,034.00 Per Month, for Three (3) Months.
F.
Communication
from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of a
RESOLUTION Declaring OFFICIAL INTENT Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to
be Reimbursed from the PROCEEDS OF AN OBLIGATION for the CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION and ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, Including
but Not Limited to STREET and SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS and IMPROVEMENTS to the
EXISTING SEWER SYSTEM in the City.
G.
Communication
from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Adoption of an
ORDINANCE Approving the TRANSFER of a CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE to TCI OF
INDIANA HOLDINGS, LLC d/b/a COMCAST, and Requesting Approval of an ACCEPTANCE
AGREEMENT, and Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the
Transfer.
H.
Communication
from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of
an ORDINANCE Amending the CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET for FISCAL YEAR 2007 Relating
to the PEORIA ANIMAL SHELTER (PAWS) STATE MANDATED ANIMAL MICROCHIP PROGRAM
INCREASE, in the Amount of $12,500.00.
I.
Communication
from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of
an ORDINANCE Amending the CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET for FISCAL YEAR 2007 Relating
to the CITY HALL BUILDING WATER DAMAGE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE, in the Amount of
$50,000.00, from CAPITAL FUND BALANCE.
J.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval for a
SIDEWALK CAFE for EAMON PATRICK'S PUBLIC HOUSE at 112 S. W. JEFFERSON STREET.
K.
Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of
STREET LIGHT REQUESTS, in the Total Amount of $342.24 Annually for the
Locations of 1412 N. E. GLENDALE, 835 N. E. GREENLEAF, 2408 N. DECHMAN, and N.
BIG HOLLOW 850 FEET NORTH OF N. CHARTER OAK ROAD.
L.
Communication
from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an
APPLICATION for a CLASS "H" (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE at
WEAVER FARMS, 5806 W. ROUTE 150, for CENTRAL ILLINOIS RIDING THERAPY on
Saturday, August 25, 2007.
M.
Communication
from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an
APPLICATION for a CLASS "D" (Hotel) LIQUOR LICENSE for 7708 N. ROUTE
91, with Liquor Commission Recommendation to Approve.
N.
APPOINTMENT
by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DISABLED:
John W. Williams (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010
O.
APPOINTMENTS
and REAPPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION, with
Recommendation to Concur:
APPOINTMENTS:
D. Michael Doyle (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010
Thomas C. Jackson, Jr. (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009
Leonard A. Unes (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010
REAPPOINTMENT:
Robert Darling (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010
P.
CITY
TREASURER REGINALD A. WILLIS REPORT for the Month of JUNE 2007, with Request to
Receive and File.
ITEM NO. 2 Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting
Authorization to COMMENCE PROCESS to EXPAND the CITY OF PEORIA ENTERPRISE ZONE
to Include the Benefits of Building Material Sales Tax Exemption and Property
Tax Abatement to ASSIST PRAIRIE FARMS in Renovations within the City of Peoria.
ITEM NO. 3 Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting
to REVISE the POLICY GOVERNING INSTALLATION of PEDESTRIAN SCALE STREET LIGHTING
and REPROGRAM $230,000.00 in CDBG FUNDS for INSTALLATION of a PEDESTRIAN SCALE
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM in the ORCHARD DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD.
ITEM NO. 4 Communication
from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Consideration of a
SECOND AMENDMENT to the CITY OF PEORIA/MUSEUM BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Necessary
Documents. (Refer to Item No. 07-388)
ITEM NO. 5 Communication
from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an INTERIM
AGREEMENT for CENTRAL ILLINOIS RAILROAD COMPANY'S OPERATION OVER AN 1,800 FOOT
CONNECTING TRACK and Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute
the Agreement.
ITEM NO. 6 Communication
from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Regarding a PRESENTATION
Pertaining to the PROJECT Entitled "IMPLEMENTING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
IN THE MOSSVILLE BLUFFS WATERSHED," Requesting Approval of a CONTRACT with
the TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION to PARTICIPATE in the Project, and
Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Sign the Agreement.
Unfinished Bus-Adjourn
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
(07-394) Communication from the City Manager
and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID and Award of
the CONTRACT to ILLINOIS CIVIL CONTRACTORS, INC., in the Amount of $249,031.97,
for the 5546 N. PROSPECT ROAD DRAINAGE PROJECT, with a REPORT BACK on the 2007
DRAINAGE PROGRAM with Request to Receive and File. (New Communications)
(07-413) REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to
the LIQUOR COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:
Frank
R. McCabe (Voting) – Term Expires 6/30/2010
Andrew
D. Cassidy (Voting) – Term Expires 6/30/2010
NEW
BUSINESS
CITIZEN
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT