CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

6:15 PM

Dates

DATES SET:

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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008, at 6:15 P.M. - ADJOURNED TO THIS DATE.

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 6627 SOUTHPORT ROAD - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, 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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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: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL: THIRD and FOURTH GRADE CHOIR

PRESENTATION: PEORIA CHINESE ASSOCIATION: CHINA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORT

PROCLAMATION: STERLING MERIT AWARD WINNERS

PROCLAMATION: RICHWOODS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JOHN MEISINGER

PROCLAMATION: RICHWOODS HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STEVE SCHOCK

PROCLAMATION: PEORIA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL: ACT RED QUILL AWARD

PROCLAMATION: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK: May 18 - 24, 2008

PROCLAMATION: CENTRAL ILLINOIS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND TALENT FORCE 21 PARTNERSHIP: EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(08-013-A) Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting the Following:

A. Remove Item 08-013-A from the Table;

B. Approve a RESOLUTION Approving the ANNEXATION AGREEMENT for Property Located at the SOUTHWEST CORNER of WILHELM ROAD and IL ROUTE 40, Identified as Parcel ID Number 09-29-326-002, all Located within One and One-Half Miles of the City of Peoria;

C. Approve a RESOLUTION Approving the FIFTH AMENDMENT to an ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, which Includes an Amendment to Resolution No. 95-597-B for Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Alta Road and IL Route 40, Identified as Parcel ID Numbers 09-29-352-012, 09-29-352-008, 09-29-376-004, 09-29-376-005, 09-29-376-006, 09-29-376-009, and 09-29-376-010, all Located within the City of Peoria. (New Communication and Resolutions)

(08-014) Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Approval of 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 Numbers 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. (New Communication and Resolution)

(08-015) Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting the Following:

A. Adopt an ORDINANCE Rezoning LOTS 1, 2, and 3 of KNOXVILLE CROSSING SUBDIVISION from the Present Peoria County Class A2 District to a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District and Rezoning LOT 4 in KNOXVILLE CROSSING SUBDIVISION from the Present Peoria County Class A2 to a Class O-2 (Exclusive Office Park) District (New Ordinance);

B. Table the ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 14,023, a SPECIAL USE in a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District for a SHOPPING CENTER and Approving Local Sign Regulations for Property Located at 10500 N. KNOXVILLE AVENUE (Temporary Address).

REGULAR BUSINESS

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 Public Works Requesting Approval to LAUNCH the 2008 MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS (MYC) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM with a Cost Not to Exceed $200,000.00.

B. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a TWO YEAR EXTENSION to MAY 31, 2010, of MONITORING and PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT for FIRE and INTRUSION DETECTION and Accept the LOW BID of OBERLANDER ALARM SYSTEMS for an Estimated Annual Cost of $18,000.00. (Extends Item No.

07-155)

C. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval and Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Sign the PARTIAL RELEASE of a STORM SEWER EASEMENT on LOT 75 SOMMER PLACE - Section 1 (6806 N. SUMAC ROAD).

D. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Superseding Ordinance No. 16,138 to Allow PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT for "MIXED USE" PROJECTS Within the "HEART OF PEORIA" Boundaries.

E. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Rezoning Property Identified as ID NO. 14-16-452-004 from the Present Class C-1 (General Commercial) District to a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District AND Amending Ordinance No.16,082, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE for a SHOPPING CENTER by Adding PARCEL ID NO. 14-16-452-004 as Part of the SPECIAL USE, a NEW ENTRANCE from KNOXVILLE AVENUE and RECONFIGURING the PARKING LOT for Property Located at the SOUTHEAST CORNER of ILLINOIS ROUTE 40 and PROSPECT ROAD, with Conditions.

F. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 14,109 for Property Located at 6915 N. ALLEN ROAD, a SPECIAL USE for CHURCH FACILITIES in a Class R-3 (Single-Family Residential) District to Include ADDING LAND for PARKING Obtained from Part of the Abutting Property to the South; AND Amending Ordinance No. 15,927 for Property Located at 6847 N. ALLEN ROAD, a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-6 (Multi-Family Residential) District for a SHELTER for WOMEN, CHILDREN, and CHILDCARE for RESIDENTS and CLIENTS by Subtracting Land Being Added to the Abutting Property to the North, with Conditions.

G. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 16,211, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE in a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District for a SHOPPING CENTER by Adding an Additional DRIVE THRU and REDUCING the BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE of the SHOPPING CENTER for Property Located at 10001 N. KNOXVILLE AVENUE, with Condition.

H. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Recommending Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 13,410, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE in a Class R-2 (Single Family Residential) District for a CEMETERY and MAUSOLEUM by Adding a GARDEN MAUSOLEUM for Property Located at 2001 N. UNIVERSITY, with Condition.

I. 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 Approval to LAUNCH the 2008 MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS (MYC) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Authorizing the Use of Capital Fund Balance, in the Amount of $50,000.00.

J. 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 Department of Commerce, Fiscal Year 2007 Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program, in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 and the 20% Matching Requirement from Other Jurisdictions, in the Amount of $214,000.00.

K. 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 Neighborhood Initiative Grant/Southern Gateway Revitalization Project, in the Amount of $99,200.00.

L. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE in the PARKING LOT on STATE and WATER STREETS to WALNUT STREET for the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PEORIA and ST. JUDE MIDWEST AFFILIATE on Friday, June 20, 2008, and Saturday, June 21, 2008.

M. Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE for the PEORIA PARK DISTRICT as a Fundraiser for the 2009 FIREWORKS to be Held at FESTIVAL PARK on THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008.

N. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ANIMAL REVIEW BOARD, with Recommendation to Concur:

Lynn Brender (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010

Roslyn Gott (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010

Chris Kelly (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010

Ronald C. Theobald (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010

O. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the CONSTITUTION GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, with Recommendation to Concur:

Dr. Joan L. Brune (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Francis S. Duren (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Carol Van Winkle (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

J. Howard Yates (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

P. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Michael V. Lewis (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Dennis Shoemaker (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Q. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DISABLED, with Recommendation to Concur:

Deborah K. Limer Hannon (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Steve Tippett (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

R. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RESOURCES, with Recommendation to Concur:

Shirley A. Jones (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

James N. McCormick (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

James Simkins (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

S. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PLANNING COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Michele Anderson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Fred D. Grafton (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Joseph Richey, Jr. (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

T. REAPPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, with Recommendation to Concur:

John P. Edmonds (Voting) - Term Expires 5/11/2010

U. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the SISTER CITY COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Rex K. Linder (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

David Commanday (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Bradford B. Ingram (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

William B. Roeder (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

V. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL COMMITTEE, with Recommendation to Concur:

Council Member Patrick Nichting (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Council Member Ryan Spain (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

W. REPORT of the CITY TREASURER REGINALD A. WILLIS for the Month of MARCH 2008, with Recommendation to Receive and File.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of a CONTRACT with CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERS, LTD. (CBBEL), in the Amount of $54,328.32, to STUDY the U.S. 24 CORRIDOR Through the City from I-474 to I-74. (Refer to Item No. 08-007)

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting Authorization for the Interim City Manager to Enter into an AGREEMENT with CAMIROS, LTD, in the Amount of $12,000.00 to CONDUCT a TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) ELIGIBILITY STUDY and a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (BDD) ELIGIBILITY STUDY for the Proposed HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE (HIZ).

ITEM NO. 5 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Providing for a FEASIBILITY STUDY and HOUSING IMPACT STUDY on the Designation of a Portion of Peoria Known as THE HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA and To Induce Development within the Area.

ITEM NO. 6 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 16,003, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE in a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District for a SHOPPING CENTER by ADDING a DRIVE-UP ATM LOCATION in the Existing Parking Lot for Property Located at 9219 N. LINDBERGH DRIVE.

ITEM NO. 7 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a Class C (Package Liquor) LIQUOR LICENSE for 8305 NORTH ALLEN ROAD, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

ITEM NO. 8 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Providing for the ISSUANCE of GENERAL OBLIGATION LIBRARY BONDS, SERIES 2008A, Authorizing the Execution of a Bond Order in Connection Therewith and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax for Payment of the Principal and Interest on Said Bonds.

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(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. UNIVERSITY, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to DENY.

(08-215) 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 $66,000.00 for the First Year, with Two ONE YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, But Only at the City’s Request. (New Communication)

(08-229) 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 Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT