CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

AND

 

TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AGENDA

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

6:15 PM

 

Dates

DATES SET:

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of  6627 SOUTHPORT ROAD - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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

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JOINT CITY COUNCIL & TOWN BOARD MEETING

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

6:15 P.M.

 

Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.

PROCLAMATION:     TERRY DOYLE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & PARTS:  TERRY DOYLE

PROCLAMATION:     JEWISH FEDERATION OF PEORIA: THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

PROCLAMATION:     MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS VALLEY, INC.:  SAY IT OUT LOUD CAMPAIGN

PROCLAMATION:     ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY:  ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA WEEK - MAY 11-17, 2008

PROCLAMATION:     AMERICAN LEGION AND AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY:  POPPY DAYS - MAY 15-17, 2008

PROCLAMATION:     PEORIA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION OF PEORIA:  MEMORIAL DAYS - MAY 20-26, 2008

PROCLAMATION:     SPRINGDALE CEMETERY:  SOLDIER HILL REDEDICATION DAY - MAY 25, 2008

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1     PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 6627 SOUTHPORT ROAD.

 

ITEM NO. 2     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Planning Commission and Staff to DENY a RESOLUTION Approving the FIRST AMENDMENT to the ANNEXATION AGREEMENT for the SMART PROPERTY, a Residential Development Located West of Koerner Road, North of Illinois Route 6 (Southport Road) and South of Interstate 74 with a Previous Address of 6627 SOUTHPORT ROAD, Identified as Parcel Numbers 13-22-300-006, 13-22-300-007, and 13-22-300-008, all Located Within One and One-Half Miles of the City of Peoria.

 

ITEM NO. 3     CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE, for the City of Peoria, with Recommendations as Outlined:

A.                  NOTICE of LAWSUIT Filed on Behalf of CHARLENE MADLOCK, as Administrator of the Estate of JAMES LEE, Deceased and JESSICA FLOWERS, Regarding an Incident on April 26, 2007, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

 

B.                 NOTICE of LAWSUIT Filed on Behalf of KEVIN SIMMERS  Regarding Injuries Received from an Accident with a City Vehicle on August 7, 2007, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

 

C.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager, Chief of Police, and Information Systems Director Requesting Approval to PURCHASE HP PERSONAL COMPUTERS from CDW-G, in the Amount of $91,436.88, and LAPTOPS from DELL MARKETING, L.P., in the Amount of $53,649.00 as Part of the Annual Information Technology Refreshment Plan.

 

D.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of PANASONIC RUGGED LAPTOP COMPUTERS and RELATED HARDWARE from CDS TECHNOLOGIES, in the Amount of $373,192.00 for Use in marked Police Squad Cars, as Part of an Ongoing Replacement Process.

 

E.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT and SOFTWARE for the Peoria Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Vice & Narcotics from JAMES MILLER & ASSOCIATES, in the Amount of $19,315.50.

 

F.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval of the PURCHASE of ONE New 2008 FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE from REIMAN'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, in the Amount of $16,391.95.

 

G.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of ONE CHEVROLET IMPALA through the State of Illinois Contract Bid Process from JACOBS CHEVROLET, in the Amount of $19,450.00.

 

H.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of MOWING EQUIPMENT from the Low Bidder on the State Contract, FLIGINGER'S EQUIPMENT, INC., in the Total Amount of $12,899.00.

 

I.                     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of MARK RITE EQUIPMENT CO, in the Amount of $366,125.00, Less Trade-In Value of $12,500.00, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Cost of $353,625.00 for the PURCHASE of a 2008 GMC T-8500 TRUCK with a Mounted Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Apparatus for Fleet Capitalization.

 

J.                   Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of AMERICAN ASPHALT SURFACE RECYCLING, in the Total Amount of $52,080.98, and Award a CONTRACT for the 2008 HEATER SCARIFICATION PROGRAM, and Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Enter Into an INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT with the City of Marquette Heights to Partner in the Unit Prices of the Contract.

 

K.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of J.C. DILLON, INC., for the ANNUAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT for a TWO-YEAR PERIOD from JUNE 1, 2008, through MAY 31, 2010, with an Estimated Annual Cost of $52,000.00.

 

L.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a CONTRACT with TAZEWELL COUNTY ASPHALT, INC., for the 2008 Bituminous PARKING LOT REPAIRS for the Base Bid Amount of $74,933.00, and Approval of a CONTRACT with ILLINOIS CIVIL CONTRACTORS, INC., for the 2008 CONCRETE REPAIRS, for the Base Bid Amount of $22,458.00.

 

M.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION for the MAINTENANCE of FIRE SPRINKLERS with PREVENTION FIRE PROTECTION for an Annual Cost of $6,000.00. (Extends 05-395 to July 2009.)

 

N.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the JOINT AGREEMENT with IDOT for TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK to Ground Existing Traffic Signal Installations at Various Intersections on IL 29, IL 40 and US 24, and Approval of the EXPENDITURE of up to $5,000.00 for the City's Portion of the Project.

 

O.                Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval to Enter Into a LEASE AGREEMENT with R & R SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., for a Period of ONE YEAR, Beginning May 15, 2008, for a Section of Property Located at 2201 S. DARST STREET, and Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Execute the Agreement.

 

P.                 Communication from Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the LEASE AGREEMENT with CATERPILLAR, INC., and Requesting Authorization for the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.

 

Q.                Communication from the Interim City Manager and Interim Human Resources Director Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Enter Into a LEASE AGREEMENT for OFFICE SPACE at TWIN TOWERS, SUITE 400.

 

R.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Interim Human Resources Director Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Enter Into an AGREEMENT for LOSS CONTROL SERVICES with BICKMORE RISK SERVICES, at a Cost Not to Exceed $75,000.00 for the First Year, with Two ONE-YEAR Renewal Options at the City’s Request.

 

S.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Interim Human Resources Director Requesting Authorization to RENEW Existing LIABILITY COVERAGES and AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE with TRAVELERS INSURANCE and GREAT AMERICAN Through MESIROW FINANCIAL at an Annual Cost of $198,728.00, with Two ONE-YEAR OPTIONS to Renew.

 

T.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting to Concur with Staff Recommendations to (A) REPROGRAM FUNDS for the AIKEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to a Proposed Lincoln Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project; (B) RECONSIDER a REVISED SCOPE for the AIKEN AVENUE PROJECT During the 2009 CIP Process; (C) REVISE the SCOPE of the GRISWOLD STREET PROJECT and REPROGRAM the Remainder of those CDBG FUNDS for the LARAMIE STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

 

U.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Administration to Award the 2008 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER GRANTS to the Following NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS:  Altamont Park, Arbor District, Columbia Terrace North, Glen Oak Park, Hamilton Park, Hawley Hills, Heart of Peoria, Jackson Corners, Madison Manor, Moss Bradley, Olde Towne South, Parkview Addition, Parkview Association, Rolling Acres, Sheridan Neighbors, Sterling Oaks, Wardcliffe, Willow Knolls, in the Total Amount of $3,906.00 in COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, and $2,321.00 in CORPORATE FUNDS.

 

V.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Accepting the Designation for the City of Peoria to be the LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECIPIENT of FUNDING for the ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY from the National Scenic Byways Program of the Federal Highway Administration.

 

W.               Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Authorizing TAXABLE EXPENSE ALLOWANCES as Earnings Reportable to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

 

X.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Providing for the IMPROVEMENT of the KNOLLS SUBDIVISION ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

 

Y.                  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 PURCHASE of ONE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, in the Amount of $19,450.00 from Capital Fund Balance.

 

Z.                  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 HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) GRANT, in the Amount of $115,888.00, Various POLICE GRANTS (IDOT TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM, ANTI-GANG INITIATIVE), in the Amount of $159,509.00, and S.L.A.T.E., in the Amount of $387,308.00.

 

AA.             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 Use of Restricted Donations for the PEORIA ANIMAL WELFARE SHELTER to Replace Floor Coverings, Install Sound Proofing in Public Areas, and Construct Shelter for Animals and People, in the Amount of $40,000.00.

 

BB.            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 ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY from the National Scenic Byways Program of the Federal Highway Administration, in the Amount of $170,000.00.

 

CC.           Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a STREET LIGHT REQUEST, in the Total Amount of $97.56 Annually for the Location of 2009 NORTH WISCONSIN AVENUE.

 

DD.           Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE for the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION to be Held at 418 S.W. WATER on June 7, 2008.

 

EE.            Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE for the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION to be Held at 418 S.W. WATER on July 26, 2008.

 

FF.             Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS B-1 (Restaurant, 25% Food Sales) and a SUBCLASS 1A (2:00 a.m. Closing), SUBCLASS 2 (Live Entertainment), SUBCLASS 3 (Beer Garden) LIQUOR LICENSE for 7719 N. UNIVERSITY, with a Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to APPROVE.

 

GG.      PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL and STATISTICAL REPORT- MARCH 31, 2008.

 

ITEM NO. 4           Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE CREATING the GLEN OAK SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT ZONE and a REVISED TIMELINE for ZONE IMPLEMENTATION.

 

ITEM NO. 5           Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Administration to MODIFY VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS in the GLEN OAK SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT ZONE, as Outlined.

 

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(08-014)          Request to Approve a MOTION to REMOVE FROM THE TABLE and PLACE ON THE MAY 27, 2008, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, a Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Planning Commission and Staff to Approve a RESOLUTION Approving the PRELIMINARY PLAT of KNOXVILLE CROSSING SUBDIVISION, Located at the SOUTHWEST CORNER of WILHELM ROAD and IL ROUTE 40, Identified as Parcel ID Nos. 09-29-352-012, 09-29-352-008, 09-29-376-004, 09-29-376-005, 09-29-376-006, 09-29-376-009, 09-29-326-002, and 09-29-376-010, with Conditions.

 

(08-015)          Request to Approve a MOTION to REMOVE FROM THE TABLE and PLACE ON THE MAY 27, 2008, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, a Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to Adopt ORDINANCE “A” OR with Recommendation from the Staff to Adopt ORDINANCE “B” Amending APPENDIX B Rezoning Property Located at 10500 N. KNOXVILLE AVENUE (Temporary Address) from the Present Peoria County Class A2 District to a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District, and AMENDING Ordinance No. 14,023, as Amended, a SPECIAL USE in the C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District to Allow a SHOPPING CENTER and Approving Local Sign Regulations, with Conditions.

 

(08-190)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Regarding an APPLICATION for a CLASS A (Tavern) LIQUOR LICENSE, with a Subclass 1A (2:00 A.M. Closing) and Subclass 2 (Live Entertainment), for 7807 N> UNIVERISTY, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to DENY.

 

NEW BUSINESS

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA

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

A.         Communication from the Supervisor of General Assistance and Town Treasurer Requesting Approval of the RESOLUTION Repealing Resolution No. 08-193-A Authorizing NAMED BANKS to ACT as DEPOSITORIES, ETC., of the Town of the City of Peoria and Authorizing the Town of the City of Peoria to ACCEPT and RELEASE SECURITIES for SAFEKEEPING Held by a Third Party and Authorizing Named Banks to Honor Checks, Drafts.

 

B.         TOWN of the CITY of PEORIA FINANCIAL REPORT - Period Ending 3/31/2008, with Recommendation to Receive and File.

 

 

 

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT