CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

AND

TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

6:15 PM

Dates

DATES SET:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010, from 4:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.

2011 CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET OPEN HOUSE to Provide an Opportunity for Citizens to Ask Questions and Give Their Input - To be Held at Innovation Center, 801 N. Main Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010, at 6:00 P.M.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING of the TOWN ELECTORS of the CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS to Consider a RESOLUTION Authorizing the TOWN SUPERVISOR to Enter into a LEASE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT for the TOWNSHIP RELIEF OFFICE - To be Held at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, at 6:00 P.M.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING of the TOWN ELECTORS of the CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS to Consider a RESOLUTION Authorizing the TOWN SUPERVISOR to Enter into a LEASE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT for the TOWNSHIP RELIEF OFFICE - 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. ALL OTHER PUBLIC INPUT WILL BE HEARD UNDER CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL NEAR THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING.

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, ILLINOS.

NOTICES OF ANY SPECIAL MEETING ARE POSTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR.

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

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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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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.

PRESENTATION: KEEP PEORIA BEAUTIFUL IRIS AWARDS

PRESENTATION: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT RECOGNITION

PROCLAMATION: ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING

PROCLAMATION: PEORIA CIVIC CENTER: WORLDFEST - September 11, 2010

PROCLAMATION: COMMON PLACE LITERACY WEEK - September 13 - 17, 2010

MINUTES

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA

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

A. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with Request to REALLOCATE $35,000.00 of the 2009 SIDEWALK PARTICIPATION CIP FUNDS to GLEN OAK IMPACT ZONE - PHASE 2 SIDEWALK PROJECT.

B. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the USE of $800,000.00 of CAPITAL BILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FUNDS for IMPROVEMENTS to the INTERSECTION of GLEN AVENUE and UNIVERSITY STREET, with Request to Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Grant Applications and Agreements with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

C. Communication from the City Manager Requesting Approval to SUBMIT an APPLICATION to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) for a GRANT, in the Amount of $300,414.00, for RELOCATION of SEWER for CITY-OWNED PROPERTY at the CORNER of ELM and REED STREETS with FUNDING for the GRANT MATCH from the SOUTHTOWN TIF FUNDS, in an Amount Not to Exceed 50% of the Total Grant Amount.

D. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Authorization for a SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM for PERSONAL INJURY to KATHY HENDERSON Arising Out of an Accident on August 28, 2007, at 1601 N. E. MADISON STREET, in the Amount of $20,000.00, and Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents.

E. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Between the CITY OF PEORIA and the COUNTY OF PEORIA Pertaining to WILHELM ROAD BRIDGE, and Requesting Authorization for Execution of the Document by the City Manager.

F. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT with MAURER-STUTZ, INC. for the DESIGN ENGINEERING of the WILHELM BRIDGE Between ALLEN ROAD and RADNOR ROAD, in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,125.00, Subject to the County Entering into the Intergovernmental Agreement.

G. Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Amending the CITY OF PEORIA BUDGET for FISCAL YEAR 2010 Relating to the ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER COMPANY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, in the Amount of $1,500.00 and the FIRE PREVENTION DONATION, in the Amount of $750.00.

H. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Rezoning Property Commonly Known as McDONALD'S RESTAURANT Located at 3600 N. UNIVERSITY STREET from the Present Class C2 (Large Scale Commercial) District to a Class C1 (General Commercial) District.

I. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Rezoning Property Identified as PARCEL ID #14-21-381-033 Located on KNOXVILLE AVENUE from the Present Class R1 (Single Family Residential) District to a Class R-3 (Single Family Residential) District.

J. Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX B of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES.

K. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant) LIQUOR LICENSE with a SUBCLASS 3A (Sidewalk Cafe) at 7411 N. GRAND PRAIRIE DRIVE, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

L. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant, Full-Service Bar) LIQUOR LICENSE at 629 W. GLEN, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

M. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of SITE APPLICATIONS for a Class C-1 (Package Liquor) LIQUOR LICENSE at 4814 N. SHERIDAN ROAD, 1919 W. PIONEER PARKWAY, and 2324 W. WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

N. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS B (Restaurant) LIQUOR LICENSE, with a SubClass 1A (2:00 A.M. Closing), SubClass 2 (Live Entertainment), and SubClass 3A (Sidewalk Cafe) at 7716 N. ROUTE 91, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

O. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of a SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS C-4 (Beer/Wine Package Goods/Convenience Store/Gas Station) LIQUOR LICENSE at 7225 N. ALLEN ROAD, with Recommendation from the Liquor Commission to Approve.

P. Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) LIQUOR LICENSE at 104 WALNUT STREET for a FUNDRAISER on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010.

Q. APPOINTMENTS and REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ADVISORY COMMITTEE for the DISABLED, with Request to Concur:

APPOINTMENTS:

Joy H. Kneebone (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Teresa L. Miller (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Janet Quintilliani (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Connie M. Schiele (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Theresa Sies (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

REAPPOINTMENTS:

Roger Sparks (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

John W. Williams (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

R. APPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS, with Request to Concur:

William Ordaz (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Savino Sierra (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Sharon E. Draper (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Douglas Lindstrom (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Erica K. Baird (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Howard E. Williamson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

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

Larry D. Ivory (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

George H. Azouri (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Whitney J. Lawson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

Donald R. Jackson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Greg Collins (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

Council Member Eric Turner (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

City Manager Scott Moore (Voting)

Police Chief Steve Settingsgaard (Voting)

S. APPOINTMENTS and REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PEORIA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY, with Request to Concur:

APPOINTMENTS:

Robert D. Manning (Voting) - Term Expires 7/1/2015

Sylvia S. Hasinger (Voting) - Term Expires 7/1/2011

Harold Burdess (Non-Voting) - Term Expires 7/1/2012

REAPPOINTMENTS:

Bob Marx (Non-Voting) - Term Expires 7/1/2012

T. APPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PEORIA AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, with Request to Concur: (Name of Candidates will be forthcoming.)

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

APPOINTMENT:

Gloria Cassel Fitzgerald (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2011

REAPPOINTMENTS:

John Day (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Dr. Camille Gibson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Dr. Joan L. Sattler (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Suzanne Love Smith (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Thomas N. Stanesa (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

V. APPOINTMENT and REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the TRAFFIC COMMISSION, with Request to Concur:

APPOINTMENT:

Patrick A. McNamara (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2012

REAPPOINTMENTS:

Mary Jane Crowell (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

John Haverhals (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

W. Joe Hudson (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

W. REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the PEORIA URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD, with Request to Concur:

Glenn E. Herold (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

James Alwill (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Brent Clark (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Amy Benecke McLaren (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

X. APPOINTMENT and REAPPOINTMENTS by Mayor Jim Ardis to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, with Request to Concur:

APPOINTMENT:

Honorable Steve Kouri (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

REAPPOINTMENTS:

Henry J. Blackwell (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

Nathan K. Wagner (Voting) - Term Expires 6/30/2013

ITEM NO. 2 Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Providing for the ISSUANCE of ONE or MORE SERIES of GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010D, of the City of Peoria, Authorizing the EXECUTION of ONE or MORE ESCROW AGREEMENTS and BOND ORDERS, and Providing for the LEVY and COLLECTION of a DIRECT ANNUAL TAX for the PAYMENT of the PRINCIPAL OF and INTEREST ON SAID BONDS.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Recommending Acceptance of the LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID of ILLINOIS CIVIL CONTRACTORS, INC. and AWARD the CONTRACT, in the Amount of $661,075.50 with Additional Authorization of $33,053.78 (5% for Contingencies) for the N. ROCKWOOD ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (W. Scenic Drive to N. Big Hollow Road), and Approve a SUPPLEMENTAL MFT RESOLUTION, in the Amount of $30,000, for Construction Costs.

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from the City Manager Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Providing for the ESTABLISHMENT of TAX INCREMENT FINANCING "INTERESTED PARTIES" REGISTRY for the EAST VILLAGE GROWTH CELL TIF, and Adopting REGISTRATION RULES for Such Registry.

ITEM NO. 5 Communication from the City Manager 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 EAST VILLAGE GROWTH CELL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA and to Induce Development within Such Area.

ITEM NO. 6 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of the DESIGN CONCEPTS for the PEORIA REGIONAL MUSEUM FACILITIES, THE VISITOR CENTER, and the PARKING GARAGE.

ITEM NO. 7 Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel Requesting Approval of an AMENDED and RESTATED MUSEUM BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT with PEORIA COUNTY, CATERPILLAR, PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, and ITS PREDECESSOR, LAKEVIEW MUSEUM, and Requesting Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Necessary Documents.

ITEM NO. 8 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Adoption of an ORDINANCE Vacating STRIPS of RIGHT-OF-WAY on the NORTHEAST SIDE of LIBERTY STREET Between WATER STREET and WASHINGTON STREET and on the SOUTHWEST SIDE of MAIN STREET Between WATER STREET and WASHINGTON STREET.

ITEM NO. 9 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 16,462, an EXISTING SPECIAL USE in a WM (West Main Form) District for a RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROJECT to Allow 1) the RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROJECT to be Developed in Phases, 2) the EXTENSION of the TIME to ESTABLISH from Two to Four Years, 3) MINOR ELEVATION CHANGES and the ADDITION of the STREET WALL, 4) a WAIVER for TWO DRIVEWAY ENTRIES within 75 Feet Along BOURLAND AVENUE, and 5) all OTHER ASPECTS to CONFORM to the PROJECT Approved in Ordinance No. 16,462, for Property referred to as MAIN STREET COMMONS PROJECT and Located at 1014, 1016, 1021, 1023, and 1027 N. BOURLAND AVENUE, 1014, 1016, and 1018 N. UNDERHILL STREET, and 1109 W. MAIN STREET, with Conditions.

ITEM NO. 10 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 13,450, as Amended, in a Class C2 (Large Scale Commercial) District for a SPECIAL USE for a SHOPPING CENTER to Add a RESTAURANT for Property Located at 3425 - 3525 N. UNIVERSITY STREET, Commonly Known as UNIVERSITY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, with Waivers.

ITEM NO. 11 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to Adopt an ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX B of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING REQUIREMENTS and LIMITATIONS, and DEFINITION of DRIVEWAY, and an ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX C of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING REQUIREMENTS and LIMITATIONS, and DEFINITION of DRIVEWAY.

ITEM NO. 12 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission and Staff to DENY an Amendment to Appendix B and Appendix C of the City of Peoria Relating to MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS and SCHOOLS for the ARTS. (Refer to Item No. 10-299)

ITEM NO. 13 Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Zoning Commission to APPROVE and with Recommendation from the Staff to DENY an ORDINANCE Rezoning Property Located at 306 N. BRYAN AVENUE and 509 N. E. ADAMS STREET from the Present Class CG (General Commercial) District to a Class I2 (Railroad/Warehouse Industrial) District.

Unfinished Bus-Adjourn

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER ITEMS, IF ANY,

FROM THE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING)

(10-217) Communication from the City Manager and Assistant Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from the Administration to ADVERTISE a NOTICE of FUND AVAILABILITY (NOFA) for PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS Utilizing Unobligated Community Development Block Grant Funds, in the Amount of $200,000.00.

MOTION ON THE FLOOR: To advertise a Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) for Public Facilities Improvements utilizing unobligated Community Development Block Grant Funds, in the amount of $200,000.00.

(10-299) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Planning and Growth Management with Recommendation from Staff to DENY, and with No Recommendation from the Zoning Commission, for a Request to REZONE Property Located at 5211 N. BIG HOLLOW ROAD from a Class R2 (Single Family Residential) District to a Class C1 (General Commercial) District.

(10-362) Communication from the City Manager and Assistant Director of Planning and Growth Management with Request to DEFER this Item until SEPTEMBER 28, 2010:

A. ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX B of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to ZONING EXCEPTION CERTIFICATES for Transfers of Property; and

B. ORDINANCE Amending APPENDIX C of the Code of the City of Peoria Relating to ZONING EXCEPTION CERTIFICATES for Transfers of Property.

NEW BUSINESS

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

ITEM NO. 1 Communication from the Town Attorney Requesting Approval of a RESOLUTION Authorizing the TOWN SUPERVISOR to Enter into a LEASE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT for the TOWNSHIP RELIEF OFFICE.

CITIZEN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT