The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.  Mayor Pro-tem Alderman Newsome, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. Mayor Hyde absent.

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Present:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro-tem Alderman Newsome.

 

ALLOW ALDERMAN NEWSOME AS MAYOR PRO-TEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

APPROVE REGULAR MEETING  MINUTES OF

DECEMBER 15,  2008

 

 

APPROVED

 

1.Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to allow Alderman Newsome as Mayor Pro-tem.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa,and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

MINUTES:

 

2.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve the regular meeting Minutes of December 15, 2008.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

RECONVENED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation. TIME: 8:10 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

4. The City Council Reconvened. TIME:  9:03P.M.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES: PRESENT: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and  Newsome

 

ABSENT: None

 

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2263

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

JUDICARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

5. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2263 2833 Sunset Ave., CUP for auto repair only with restriction as presented no taxi stand.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

DENY ZONING CALENDAR #2264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

6. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to deny Zoning Calendar #2264, 2255 N. Green Bay Rd., CUP for Day Care Center.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2265

 

APPROVED

 

7. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2265, Map amendment from R6 General Residence, M-CR Marine-Commercial Recreation, and I2 General Industrial to L1 South Lakefront.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2266

 

APPROVED

8.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2266, CUP for Downtown/Lakefront Overlay District.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURES AND APPROVE LOWEST QUOTE FOR ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to waive the bid procedures and approve the lowest quote for economic feasibility professional services with Economics Research Associates for $8,500, as presented.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Moisio, and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  Aldermen TenPas stated that the Developer should pay for study ,Cunningham, Koncan, and Newsome

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED A MEMORANDUM WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

10.   Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan, Habitat for Humanity Lake County and Lake County Coalition for the homeless. 

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and  Newsome

 

NAYS:  Alderman TenPas

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED  A MEMORANDUM WITH NICASA

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

11.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan and NICASA.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and  Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HONDA SUBDIVISION

 

PUT BACK INTO COMMITTEE

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Council draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the RRE Honda Subdivision at 100 N. Green Bay Road with the conditions outlined by staff.  Zoning Cal. #2256

 

 

PUT BACK INTO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED DECEMEBER 19, 2008 AND JANUARY 2, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

13.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated December 19, 2008 in the amount of $1,535,243.94 and January 2, 2009 in the amount of $1,498,470.53.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED JANUARY 5, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

14.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated January 5, 2009 in the amount of $573,511.75.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT

 

APPROVED

15.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to accept and place on file the Monthly report for the Building Department for the month of November 2008.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

09-0-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

16.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an ordinance approving a Business Development Agreement with Shogren Performance Marine for a sales tax rebate.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

Chris Blanks

409 Oak St.

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

17.  Questioned the cost of studies, $8,500 Baseball, $27,000 parking and $50,000 seizure study. Need more programs on south side for our youth .

 

 

 

 

 

ALLOW BETH ROGERS TO SPEAK ABOUT DONATION TO THE ANGEL DRILL TEAM

2617 North Field

 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

 

Alderman TenPas

 

 

 

 

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

18. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to allow Beth Rogers to speak   regarding the Angel Drill Team, they will be going to Washington D.C. when president takes office seeking donation.

 

 

REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

19. Blessed to have Edith Newsome as 1st woman to chair the City Council Meeting. Need to bring small industries back to our community good paying jobs.

Alderman Needham

 

 

20.  Thanked department heads for keeping spending in place. Parking study well worth the cost. Drill Team donation we need to watch our dollars too.

 

Alderman Larsen

 

21.  His 35th wedding anniversary was over the weekend, thanked wife for putting up with him. Main Street Fundraising event January 31, it is the party of the year.

 

Alderman Rivera

 

 

22.  Mention that he will try to help the Angel Drill Team himself.

 

Alderman Koncan

 

23.  Thanked Chief Biang for his help during his presentation.

 

 

Alderman Moisio

 

 

24. School district needs land. Is the Marine abandon reserve building better for the Police Dept. or the school district?

 

Alderman Figueroa

 

25.  Roads, bridges are jobs you cannot out source high tech jobs are the future of employment opportunities we are weak in math & science.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

26.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adjourn.  TIME:  10:24 a.m.

 

MOTION PASSED