CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

 

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

 

6:15 PM

 

Dates

DATES SET:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008, AT 6:15 P.M. - ADJOURNED TO THIS DATE

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 1500 W. WILHELM ROAD (Parcel ID #09-29-326-002) - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008, at 5:30 P.M.

POLICY SESSION Regarding USE of HOME FUNDS to SUPPORT NEW/LOW MODERATE HOUSING - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 6627 SOUTHPORT Identified as Parcel Nos. 13-22-300-006, 13-22-300-007, and 13-22-300-008 - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 419 Fulton, 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.___________________________________

 

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

Council Meetings are wheelchair accessible. Individuals with hearing difficulties can request to use available FM auxiliary aids before or during the meeting by visiting the City Clerk’s Office, Room 401, City Hall Building, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois. We would appreciate advance notice of requests to receive an Agenda in an alternate format or other types of auxiliary aids and services. Other services provided are language interpretation and document translation which can be obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office. To contact the City Clerk’s Office, call 309-494-8565 (V). TTY users, call the Illinois Relay Center at 1-800-526-0844 (TTY) or 1-800-526-0857 (V).

 

 

 

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.

PRESENTATION:      PLAQUE PRESENTATION TO THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS BY THE KASKIE FAMILY

PROCLAMATION:     READ WITH YOUR CHILD WEEK - February 29 - March 7, 2008

PROCLAMATION:     BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH - March 2008

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1           PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 1500 W. WILHELM ROAD (Parcel ID #09-29-326-002) (Refer to Item No. 08-012) Adjourned to this Date.

 

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

 

A.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Information Systems Requesting Approval of the PURCHASE of HP NETWORK EQUIPMENT, in the Amount of $10,514.00, from PTC SELECT.

 

B.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Fire Chief Requesting Approval to AWARD CONTRACTUAL SERVICES for the PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WELLNESS/FITNESS INITIATIVE to the LOWEST QUALIFIED BIDDER, IWIRC, in the Amount of $92,482.60.

 

C.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a FINAL PAY ESTIMATE, in the Amount of $29,158.91 (or 3.19% Over Contract) for a Public Improvement Project: DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT at 5546 N. PROSPECT ROAD.

 

D.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Inspections Requesting Approval for AGREEMENTS for ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES, and Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Enter into Agreements with KINGSTON MINES and MAPLETON for the Combined Amount of $1,215.00.

 

E.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of an ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT with HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., in an Amount Not to Exceed $52,259.00 to Prepare a Traffic Model for the Area Surrounding the MAIN STREET and UNIVERSITY STREET AREA.

 

F.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Authorizing NAMED BANKS TO HONOR CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC. of the City of Peoria, Authorizing the CITY TREASURER and FINANCE DIRECTOR/COMPTROLLER to ACCEPT and RELEASE SECURITIES for SAFEKEEPING Held by a THIRD PARTY, and Repealing Resolution No. 07-492.

 

G.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending the City of Peoria Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 Relating to the REVISED 2008 HUD ENTITLEMENT BUDGET, as Outlined and the Recommended Budget Revisions.

 

H.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending the City of Peoria Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 Relating to SAM J. STONE AVENUE ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT of ELIGIBLE TIF COSTS from SOUTHTOWN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) FUND to the Capital Fund in the Amount of $28,897.00.

 

I.                     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 15,542, Which Allows a DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANT and RETAIL BUILDING within a CONTROLLED THOROUGHFARE OVERLAY DISTRICT in a Class C-2 (Large-Scale Commercial) District by Allowing an ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR FREEZER for Property Located at 718 W. GLEN AVENUE, with Conditions.

 

J.                   Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 13,992, a SPECIAL USE in an A1 (Agricultural) District to Allow a FREESTANDING SIGN for a CHURCH for Property Located at 3800 W. WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE, with Conditions.

 

K.                 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Staff Recommendation to REJECT the REQUEST from the CENTRAL ILLINOIS LANDMARKS FOUNDATION to REQUIRE ALL DEMOLITIONS in the City to be Approved by the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.

 

L.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS H TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE for the BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER PEORIA for an Event to be held on March 17, 2008.

 

M.                 PEORIA CIVIC CENTER FIRST QUARTER 2008 REPORT, with Request to Receive and File,.

 

 

ITEM NO. 3     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending CHAPTER 3 of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to the RETAIL SALE of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Increasing the Amount of Surety Bonds and Other Amendments.

 

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(07-659)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation to DEFER ACTION Regarding the DEFINITION and APPLICATION of the Terms “COMPATIBLE” and “CONSISTENT” within APPENDIX C, the Permanent Zoning Ordinance of the City of Peoria. (New Communication)

 

(08-035)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to DENY the Request to REZONE Property Located at 407 N. E. ROCK ISLAND AVENUE from the Present Class R4 (Single-Family Residential) District to a Class I2 (Railroad/Warehouse Industrial) District. (New Communication)

 

NEW BUSINESS

PRESENTATIONS

 

ITEM NO. 1     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development with PRESENTATION from the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Regarding the FOURTH QUARTER 2007 PERFORMANCE INITIATIVES, Under the Scope of Work for the Contractual Agreement Between the City of Peoria, County of Peoria, and the Heartland Partnership.

 

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT