The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, January 20, 2009 at 8:17P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.  Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present.

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

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

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde.

 

 

 

APPROVE MINUTES & EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF

JANUAR 5,  2009

 

APPROVED

 

MINUTES:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve the regular meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of January 5, 2009.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

PUT INTO COMMITTEE

 

 

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

 

2.  Presentation by the Fountain for Fair Contracting.

 

PUT INTO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY MAYOR HYDE

 

 

 

 

APPROVE AS PRESENTED AN AMENDED GATSO AGREEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ADDITONAL AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SYSTEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN TENPAS:

 

3. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve as presented an amended GATSO Agreement, amount of fine placed back in the Public Safety Committee

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:

 

4. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Needham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve of additional automated traffic law enforcement system intersections (added 5 intersections).

 

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

 

NAYS:  Cunningham , Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL SYSTEM FROM CARDINAL TRACKING INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

5. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera, to enter into a contract and pay the 2008-2009 maintenance agreement for the Cardinal System from Cardinal Tracking, Inc. of 1825 Lakeway Dr., Suite 100, Lewsiville, TX 75057-6046 in the amount of $7,844.20.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

6. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve payment of  the annual membership fee of $11,250.00 to North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc., 355 Smoke Tree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A FORENSIC RECOVERY OF EVIDENCE DRIVE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A FORENSIC VIDEO ANALYSIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

7. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and purchase a Forensic Recovery of Evidence Drive System (F.R.E.D.) Baseline Model which includes one free training slot and Lifetime Technical Support from the leading manufacturer of forensic computer devices, Digital Intelligence, 17165 W. Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151 in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:

 

8.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and purchase a forensic video analysis system for an amount not to exceed $14,000.00 from the sole source provider, Ocean Systems, 4016 Blackburn Lane, Burtonsville, MD 20866.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE TO PURCHASE A VIDEO RECORDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

9.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded Alderman Rivera to approve to purchase one (1) Pelco DX8116 Video Recorder from 123 Security Products, 1055 Potion Rd., Suite 6E, East Building, Farmingville, NY 11738 for the low quote of $5,980.16.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE MOBILE COMPUTER TERMINALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

10.   Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve  the purchase of  three (3) mobile computer terminals with wireless portable capabilities through the State bid Contract #CMS8291640 from CDS Office Technologies, 780 Belden Avenue, Suite A, Addison, IL 60101 for an amount not to exceed $15,435.00.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE (3) TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

 

 

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

11.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive bid procedure and purchase (3) 2009 Toyota Highlander, 4X4 all wheel drive for the best qualified quote from Classic Toyota, 424 N. Greenbay Rd., Waukegan, Il 60085 for an amount not to exceed $82,140.00 or $27,380.00 per vehicle.

 

REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE GRAFFITI CAM VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:

 

12.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and to approve the purchase of three (3) Graffiti Cam Video Surveillance Systems from the sole source provider Law Enforcement Associates, 2609 Discovery., Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27616 for a total amount of $18,392.10.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FOR LAKE & MCHENRY RESPONSE TEAMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

13.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve payment of invoice #2009-39 in the amount of $4,620.00 to Lake & McHenry Counties Specialized Response Teams, 911 Main Street, Fox Lake, IL  60020.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

INFORMATION ONLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION ONLY:

 

A.RedSpeed Illinois LLC

 

RedSpeed Illinois LLC, Informational report prepared by Alderman Lawrence TenPas.

 

B. Equitable Sharing payment received from the U. S. Department of Justice, DEA

 

The Waukegan Police Department received an Equitable Sharing payment in the amount of $1,792.54 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

 

C. crimereports.com – demo by Waukegan Police Department.

 

The Waukegan Police Department will demonstrate on crimereports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN RIVERA:

 

14.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go out for bids for miscellaneous Materials for Public Works:

1.        Contract 2009-03-Concrete Curb & Sidewalk Program

2.        Contract 2009-04-Manhole & Catch Basin Frames and Grates

3.        Contract 2009 05-Black Top Road Program

4.        Contract 2009-06-Sewer Root Control Treatment Program

5.        Contract 2009-07-Underground and Drainage Maintenance

6.        Bid for Street Sweeper Brooms needed for the 2008/2009 fiscal ear

7.        2008/2009 Annual Materials needed.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

AWARD THE GRASS MOWING CONTRACT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WILL DO IN HOUSE

15.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded b Alderman TenPas to award the Grass Mowing Contract 2008-36 for Public Works to the low bidder of Anderson & Associates of Gurnee, Illinois in the amount not to exceed $24,127.12, the City received 4 bids, as presented.

 

1.)      Anderson & Assoicated                   $24,127.12

2.)      KGI Landscape Company                $24,600.00

3.)      K. Erickson Design                          $26,314.74

4.)      Landscape Concepts Management   $32,004.00

 

WILL DO IN HOUSE (NO VOTE TAKEN)

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A SALT SPREADER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

16.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive bid procedure and purchase a Salt Spreader Contract 2009-08 for Public Works to the low bidder of Bonnell in an amount not to exceed $8,550.00, the City received 2 bids, as presented formal bidding is asked to be waived because of the need for a quick replacement.

 

1.        Bonnell                   $8,550.00

2.        Monroe                   $9,947.00

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

17.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive bid procedure and purchase a Variable Speed Drive #5 for the Golfmoor Booster Station and from Dreisilker Electric Motors, Inc. not to exceed the amount of $9,350.00, with start-up assistance.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED A WATER AGREEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED JANUAR 16, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN RIVERA cont.:

 

18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented a water Agreement between the City of Waukegan and Beach Park.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

NEW BUSINESSS: 

 

19. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated January 16, 2009 in the amount of $1,502,242.06.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED JANUARY 16, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

20.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas, to approve Bills dated January 16, 2009 in the amount of $2,136,225.98.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS

 

 

APPROVED

21.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to accept and place on file the monthly reports from the City Clerk’s Office for November and December 2008 and the Collector’s Office report for the month of December 2008.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE REORGANIZING FOR CODIFICATION PURPOSES

09-O-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

22.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance reorganizing for codification purposes Section 14-398 and 15-11 of the Municipal Code pertaining to minors in possession of tobacco.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2263

09-O-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

23. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2263, 2833 Sunset Ave., CUP for auto repair only with restriction as presented no taxi stand.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2265

09-O-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

24.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Koncan to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving  Zoning Calendar #2265, Map amendment from R6 General Residence, M-CR Marine Commercial Recreation, and l2 General Industrial to L1 South Lakefront.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2266

09-O-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

25.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2266, CUP for Downtown/Lakefront Overlay District.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TO AMEND ITS INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO

09-O-6

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WAUKEGAN-NORTH CHICAGO ENTERPRISE ZONE.

09-O-7

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:

 

26.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing the City of Waukegan to amend its intergovernmental agreement with the City of North Chicago which established an Enterprise Zone within areas of each city.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

27.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending the Waukegan-North Chicago Enterprise Zone within the City of Waukegan and City of North Chicago Lake Count, Illinois by including additional Territory.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN RESOLUTION FOR CLEANUP FOR TH WAUKEGAN HARBOR

09-R-8

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

28.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented a Resolution for cleanup for the Waukegan Harbor.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

Chief Biang

 

 

 

 

 

Tony Elam

939 North Ave.

29. Chief Biang announced that his last day would be May 1, 2009 as of Chief of Police and that Deputy Chief Yancey would be taking his place. He thanked the Aldermen and Mayor for all their support.

 

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

30.  Asked for support of the Waukegan High School JROTC Drill Team ,benefit dinner on January 24, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alderman Needham

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

31. Welcome back to Mayor. Thanked Chief Biang for 31 years of service. Noticed a change in traffic flow and drivers paying attention at camera intersection. It is not popular but if it saves just one life it is worth it. Need to look at cost of fines. Met with Finance Director to make sure we have accountability for each dept. heads.

 

Alderman Larsen

32. Good to have Mayor back in 8th ward. Chief Biang has done an excellent job as chief and for sticking through the ups and downs in the Department. Main Street party on February 31, 2009.

 

Alderman Rivera

 

33.  Proud to have had a great relationship with Chief Biang. His leadership is impeccable. Wishes him the best for the future.  Gaining a fine chief in Deputy Chief Yancey. He will bring a new style of communication to our community. YMCA Pancake breakfast (7:00 – 1:00) on Sunday. Need sidewalks at Grand and Green Bay Rd.

 

Alderman Cunningham

 

34.  Proud to see Mayor Hyde back in his chair.  Congratulations to Chief Biang on his retirement, even though many thought that you and I disagreed. I have always respected you even though our differences of opinion. Congrats to Deputy Chief Yancey. Acknowledged the Birthday of Martin Luther King. Commented that 44th president Barak Obama would be sworn in today.

 

 

Alderman Koncan

 

35. Public Works Department an excellent job. Good to see Mayor Hyde back. Good luck to Biang and Yancey. Hope 2009 is better.

 

Alderman Moisio

 

36. Thanked Chief Biang for dedication and commitment to community. Waukegan Police Dept. is what is holding this city together.  They have a tough job out there.

 

Alderman Figueroa

 

37. Thanked Chief Biang for his hard work. Yancey will continue to do fine work. Angel Drill Team was in Washington D.C.  I saw them on TV. We made a commitment not to support any organizations.  If  they  went into debt we should look into helping them out they are from our community

 

Alderman Newsome

 

38. Thanked Chief Biang for his many years of service. Chief Biang has left his office in good hands with Deputy Chief Yancey.

 

Alderman TenPas

 

39. Jim Bitterman, CNN News, lived three doors down from Alderman TenPas who received the Legion of Honor award. City will draft Resolution for him. Chief Biang you cannot leave until you have some where to go. Biang and I have agreed to disagree. He has done a great job for the city.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

40. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adjourn. TIME: 10:29 P.M.

 

MOTION PASSED