CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

AND

TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

6:15 PM

Dates

DATES SET:

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

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding a PROPOSED HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN - To be held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008, at 6:15 P.M., Immediately Following Public Hearing.

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

RESCHEDULED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING to Conduct Regular City Council Business due to Tuesday, November 11, 2008, being a Holiday and City Hall is Closed - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008, at 6:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING Regarding PROPOSED ANNEXATION of 8100 N. TRIGGER ROAD (Temporary Address) - 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).

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.

COMMENDATION: RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE ARMED FORCES

PROCLAMATION: OPERATION SANTA

PROCLAMATION: HEAD START AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2008

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY & TOWN OF PEORIA

ITEM NO. 1 PUBLIC HEARING Regarding the PROPOSED HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

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

A. TAG DAY REQUEST from BRADLEY UNIVERSITY'S SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR to Raise Money for the DANCE MARATHON by Soliciting Donations from Pedestrians Near Courthouse Plaza on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008, and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008 (from 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. all Three Days). (Dates are Open)

B. Communication from Interim City Manager and Fire Chief Requesting Approval of the BID for the PURCHASE of a HEAVY-DUTY MOBILE POWER SYSTEM that Includes a JUMP STARTER and AIR COMPRESSOR from the LOWEST BIDDER, MIDWAY TRUCK PARTS, in the Amount of $14,115.00.

C. Communication from Interim City Manager and Fire Chief Requesting Approval to Declare Two FIRE ENGINES, One PFD FIRE TRUCK and Twelve PFD THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS as EXCESS PROPERTY and to Donate Them to the Office of the State Fire Marshal's Equipment Assistance Program for Dissemination to Other Fire Departments within the State of Illinois as Needed.

D. Communication from Interim City Manager and Emergency Communications Center Director Requesting Approval of a TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT for ELECTRONIC RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICES from the LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, SUPREME RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, in the Amount of $84,376.20, and Requesting Approval to CONTRACT with SUPREME RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS and UNITED RADIO SERVICE to Provide Installation and Removal of Electronic Components in City Vehicles.

E. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the FIRST EXTENSION of the WINDOW WASHING SERVICES CONTRACT with DAVE'S WINDOW CLEANING, for a ONE-YEAR SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT EXTENSION, in the Amount of $14,820.00. (Extends 05-628)

F. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval for the PURCHASE of REAL ESTATE Located at 1501 W. JOHN H. GWYNN, JR. AVENUE for the Purchase Price of $40,000.00 as an Opportunity Acquisition for the Future Widening of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

G. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Granting a SPECIAL USE in a Class I-2 (Railroad/Warehouse Industrial) District for an EXPANSION of a Nonconforming Use to Permit the Construction of a 196-SQUARE FOOT DECK on the Rear of a Single-Family Residential Structure for the Property Located at 1304 N. BOND STREET.

H. Communication from Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant, Full-Service Bar) at 4114 NORTH BRANDYWINE, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

I. Communication from Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant, Full-Service Bar) with a SUBCLASS 2 (Live Entertainment) at 5201 W. WAR MEMORIAL, SUITE 502, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

J. APPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Brian J. Meginnes (Voting) -Term Expires 9/30/2013

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

Fulvio Zerla (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2009

L. APPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the RENAISSANCE PARK COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

Dr. John C. Engdahl (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Carole Hoke (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

M. APPOINTMENT and REAPPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, with Recommendation to Concur:

APPOINTMENT:

Pam Hall (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

REAPPOINTMENT:

Geoffrey A. Smith (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

N. APPOINTMENT and REAPPOINTMENT by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY, with Recommendation to Concur:

APPOINTMENT:

Patrick Roesler (Non-Voting) - Term Expires 7/01/2010

REAPPOINTMENT:

Leonard A. Unes (Voting) - Term Expires 7/01/2009

O. APPOINTMENT and REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, with Recommendation to Concur:

REAPPOINTMENT:

F. Eugene Rebholz (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

REAPPOINTMENT:

Doug Crew (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

P. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting to Receive and File the STUDY REPORT of T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL Providing a Review of the KELLAR BRANCH/ROCK ISLAND/PIMITEOUI TRAIL ANALYSIS (Refer to 08-187 and 08-283).

Q. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting to Receive and File the 2008-09 SNOW PLAN for the CITY of PEORIA.

R. Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Receive and File for Further Public Disclosure a Potential Conflict of Interest Involving a HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION so that such Conflict can be Submitted to HUD for an Exception Determination.

S. REPORT of the CITY TREASURER, REGINALD A. WILLS for AUGUST 2008.

T. TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA FINANCIAL REPORT for the Period Ending SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, with Recommendation to Receive and File.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Concurrence to Implement a RAIN BARREL PROGRAM for the City of Peoria to be Implemented to Help Increase Awareness of WATER QUALITY ISSUES.

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting the Council to Take Action on a RESOLUTION to PURCHASE the WATER WORKS.

ITEM NO. 5 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Economic Development Requesting Adoption of the Following Ordinances:

A. ORDINANCE Approving the HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN and PROJECT;

B. ORDINANCE Designating the HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA;

C. ORDINANCE Adopting TAX INCREMENT FINANCING for the City of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, in Connection with the Designation of the HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.

ITEM NO. 6 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX C of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to FORM DISTRICT SPECIAL USES.

ITEM NO. 7 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Rezoning Property from the Present Class C-1 (General Commercial) District to a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District and Granting a SPECIAL USE for a SHOPPING CENTER and MINI-STORAGE FACILITY for the Property Located at 7501 N. UNIVERSITY, with Conditions.

ITEM NO. 8 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Granting a SPECIAL USE in a Class I-3 (General Industrial) District for STOCKYARD FACILITIES and the ADDITION of a LOCKER ROOM BUILDING for Property Located at 1 SOUTH STREET, with Conditions.

ITEM NO. 9 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to DENY the Request for a SPECIAL USE in a Class R-3 (Single-Family Residential) District for the Placement of a U.S. CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS TOWER on the Property Located at 2503 N. UNIVERSITY STREET.

ITEM NO. 10 Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management Requesting to Concur with the Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to ADOPT or Recommendation from Staff to DENY, an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 16,210, an Existing Special Use in a Class C-2 (Large Scale Commercial) District for an EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER to Amend Condition No. 5 which Required a Fee-in-Lieu of Constructing Public Sidewalks, to Exempt that Portion for the Frontage on Willow Knolls from the West Side of the Property Line to Approximately 187 Feet West of Radnor Road for the Property Located at 7301 N. RADNOR ROAD.

ITEM NO. 11 Communication from Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting the Council to Take Action on an ORDINANCE Setting COMPENSATION for ELECTED OFFICIALS of the CITY of PEORIA, and an ORDINANCE Setting COMPENSATION for Certain ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS.

ITEM NO. 12 Communication from Interim City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting the Council to Take Action on the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS C-1 (Package Liquor) at 5001 NORTH BIG HOLLOW ROAD, with NO Recommendation from the Liquor Commission.

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(08-502) Communication from Interim City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the LOW BID of CRESCENT ELECTRIC, in the Amount of $12,676.80, for the PURCHASE of LIGHT FIXTURES, (Eight Inch Canned Light) for the CITY HALL REHABILITATION PROJECT, and with Request to Receive and File SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION.

(08-356) Communication from the Interim City Manager Regarding Continued DISCUSSION of the City of Peoria Community Investment Plan Issues Related to the Development of the Proposed 2009 Budget and Review of Current Capital Projects, with Public Comment Relating to the Budget. No Final Action will be Taken.

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT