CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

 

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

 

6:15 PM

 

Dates

DATES SET:

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING to Hold a BUDGET SESSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - To be held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING to Hold a BUDGET SESSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - To be held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR BUSINESS, Including DISCUSSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - To be held at City Hall, Council Chamber (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING to Hold a BUDGET SESSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - To be held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR BUSINESS, Including DISCUSSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - To be held at City Hall, Council Chamber (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING to Hold a BUDGET SESSION Regarding the 2009 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET - 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

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 MEETING

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

6:15 P.M.

 

Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.

COMMENDATION:   MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

PROCLAMATION:     ST. JUDE WEEK

PROCLAMATION:     HOOK A KID ON GOLF

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting to Receive and File the RESULTS of the BIDS for the SALE of $28,000,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIBRARY BONDS SERIES 2008 A.

ITEM NO. 2     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 LATRICIA FOSTER Alleging False Arrest on March 7, 2008, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

 

B.                 NOTICE OF LAWSUIT Filed on Behalf of AARON L. WILSON Alleging False Arrest on March 10, 2008, with Recommendation to Receive and File and Refer to the Legal Department.

 

C.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of DAVE GILL STERLING TRUCKS for the PURCHASE of ONE DUMP TRUCK (Fully Equipped with Dump Box, Snow Plow, and Salt Spreader), in the Total Amount of $135,625.00.

 

D.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Awarding a CONTRACT to PEKIN HARDWOOD/WOODWORKERS SHOP, INC., in the Amount of $84,238.00 for QUARTER SAWN OAK DOORS and TRIM at CITY HALL.

 

E.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the FINAL PAY ESTIMATE for the Amount of $34,159.26 ($14,594.08 or 6.00% Over Contract Amount) to P.A. ATHERTON CONSTRUCTION, INC., for the W. VIRGINIA AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Gale to Institute & Continuing to W. McClure Avenue).

 

F.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Regarding the 2008 SERIES A GENERAL OBLIGATION LIBRARY BONDS OFFICIAL STATEMENT, with Request to Receive and File.

 

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 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL (JAG) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, in the Amount of $38,120.00.

 

H.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute an INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Between the City of Peoria and County of Peoria, in the Amount of $38,120.00 for Funding Under the FY 2008 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM. (The City's Portion is $22,109.60 and the County's Portion is $16,010.40.)

 

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 PURCHASE of TWO PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES (Brand Name Segway, Model X2 Police), Including Accessories, in the Amount of $13,775.00, from Restricted Capital Fund Balance (Law Enforcement).

 

J.                   Communication from the Interim City Manager and Chief of Police Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of SEGWAY OF CHICAGO for the PURCHASE of TWO PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES (Brand Name Segway, Model X2 Police), Including Accessories, in the Amount of $13,775.03, to be Funded in Total Through the Court Supervision Account.

 

K.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Granting a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-2 (Single-Family Residential) District and R-6 (Multi-Family Residential) District for a DAY CARE FACILITY for the Property Located at 1826-1828 N. LEHMAN ROAD, Parcel Numbers 18-06-102-023 & 024, with Conditions.

 

L.                  Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 16,174, as Amended, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE for a MOTEL in a Class C-1 (General Commercial) District to Include ROOF TOP SIGNS for the Property Located at 2726 W. LAKE AVENUE, with Conditions.

 

M.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Granting a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for an Existing Country Club to Include RESTRUCTURING a SWIMMING POOL and Removing and Replacing the Existing MAINTENANCE BUILDING for the Property Located at 7724 N. KNOXVILLE AVENUE, and Parcel #14-04-351-001.

 

N.                 Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the SIDEWALK PARTICIPATION REQUEST for B & L SALES CO. at 1501 S.W. ADAMS STREET, in the Amount of $11,093.48.

 

O.                APPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ANIMAL REVIEW BOARD, with Recommendation to Concur:

 

Susan K. Hirschman (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2010

 

P.                 APPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the SISTER CITY COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

 

Gary Schmidt (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

 

Q.                REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the RENAISSANCE PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL, with Recommendation to Concur:

 

Lynne M. Binkele (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Michael J. Dugard (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Maryruth Ginn (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Nancy Kimble-Mitchell (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Diane Nowlan (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Lisa Slane (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

Daryl Somogyi (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

 

R.                 REAPPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis of the DEPUTY LOCAL LIQUOR COMMISSIONER, with Recommendation to Receive and File.

 

Council Member Eric Turner - Term Expires 5/04/2009

 

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

 

ITEM NO. 3     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Human Resources Department Requesting Approval to Enter Into a ONE-YEAR HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT with GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC., for CONSULTING to the JOINT LABOR/MANAGEMENT HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE and the CITY COUNCIL, with an Option to Renew for the Second and Third Years, Upon Mutual Agreement by the Parties, at a Cost Not to Exceed $96,000.00.

 

ITEM NO. 4     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation of a Selection Committee to Award the CONTRACT to the FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC., in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,850.00, for a FEASIBILITY STUDY of a Connection Between Adams Street and Clark Street in the EAGLE VIEW TIF AREA.

 

ITEM NO. 5     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with METHODIST HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Document.

 

ITEM NO. 6     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting to Direct Staff to Commence the Process to EXPAND the City of Peoria ENTERPRISE ZONE for Specified Properties Zoned Commercial and Office within the Fourth District Along STERLING AVENUE, from Forrest Hill to Glen, and Including a Parcel in GLEN HOLLOW SHOPPING CENTER, and the Corner of FORREST HILL and GALE; and in the Second District Specified Properties Along UNIVERSITY and DRIES LANE from Forrest Hill to War Memorial Drive.

 

ITEM NO. 7     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to CHANGE the MEETING TIME for the ZONING COMMISSION to 3:00 P.M. on a Trial Basis for SIX MONTHS. (Refer to 07-561)

 

ITEM NO. 8     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 Pertaining to the EXPANSION of the SUBCLASS 1 (4:00 A.M.) LIQUOR LICENSE DISTRICT on a Temporary, Experimental Basis Until October 23, 2008.

 

ITEM NO. 9     Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Adoption of the Recommended CHANGES to the SNOW RESPONSE PROGRAM which Include Adjusting Routes, Modifying Staffing Levels, and Accelerating the Truck Replacement Program.

 

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(08-013D)        Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Annexing Territory Contiguous to the City of Peoria for Property Located at the Southwest Corner of WILHELM ROAD and ILLINOIS ROUTE 40, Identified as Parcel 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 a Temporary Address of 1500 W. WILHELM ROAD.

 

(08-190)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the RESOLUTION Authorizing SETTLEMENT of Case No. 06-1187 in the United States District Court for Central District of Illinois and Other Matters Pertaining to BRIMSTONE STEAK, INC., BIG BAD WOLF, INC., and ELLIOTT'S BBW, INC., Which Authorizes SETTLEMENT of All Matters Regarding BRIMSTONE STEAK, INC., BIG BAD WOLF, INC., and ELLIOTT'S BBW, INC., to Include the Granting of a CLASS A (Tavern) LIQUOR LICENSE with a SUBCLASS 1A (2:00 A.M. Closing), and SUBCLASS 2 (Live Entertainment) SITE APPROVAL for 7807 NORTH UNIVERSITY and PAYMENT of $50,000.00.

 

(08-197)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Unanimous 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 8 (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.

 

(08-311)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to ADOPT or with Recommendation from City Staff to DENY an ORDINANCE Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE of the City of Peoria by REZONING Property Located at 2205, 2209, and 2113 N. UNIVERSITY STREET from the Present Class CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District and R-3 (Single-Family Residential) District to a Class CG (General Commercial) District.

 

(08-322)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of KRUMHOLZ BROTHERS LANDSCAPING and Awarding the CONTRACT, in the Amount of $45,354.00 for the SHAG BARK CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

 

(08-331)          Communication from the Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting the Following:

 

A.                  REMOVE FROM THE TABLE Item Number 08-331,

 

B.                 TAKE ACTION on the Request to Provide $76,125.00 in CHDO FUNDS for the Construction of One New, Affordable, Single-Family Owner-Occupied House Located at 1707 N.E. MADISON AVENUE. (New Communication)

 

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT