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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:05P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, Treasurer, John Schwab, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel Newton Finn were present.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian requested a moment of silence.
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MAYOR SABONJIAN
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Mayor’s Comments:
1. 1. No comments. 2. |
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Art Lake 25408 Dering
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AUDIENCE TIME:
3. 2. Does not want to lose the opportunity to capture additional revenue by moving off track betting to his establishment, the Sundance Saloon.
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Violet Ricker 219 Stewart Avenue |
4. 3.Presented the outcome report for Waukegan Main Street |
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Chris Blanks 409 Oak Street |
5. 4. He advised that the Shawn Gibson-Resolution was presented January 27, 2010 by Lake County. He questioned the conduct of Alderman Cunningham at the last city council meeting. |
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APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2010 AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
APPROVED
Presentation |
MINUTES:
5. Motion by Aldermen Koncan, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve Minutes of January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
6. 6. Presentation by Teddy Anderson regarding the Waukegan Park District who received state recognition for the Polar Bear Plunge. David Motley was presented a plaque by the Waukegan Park District because he championed and promoted this event for the past ten years.
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HAVE AN OMNIBUS VOTE ON AGENDA
DENIED |
7. 7. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Koncan to have an omnibus vote on agenda all except item B under ordinances.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, and Needham
NAYS: Alderman TenPas
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION DIES |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2285
APPROVED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Cellular Antennae, Zoning Calendar #2285, petitioner, SAC Wireless/clearwire located at 2625 W. Glen Flora Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, and TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED 8. |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2289
APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Text Amendment allowing Off-Track Betting facilities as a Conditional Use in the B2 Community Shopping District, Zoning Calendar #2289, and Petitioner Art Lake.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2288
APPROVED
AUTHORIZE TO SEEK A MINIMUM OF 3 QUOTES FOR IMPROVEMENTS
AMEND THE ABOVE MOTION IT SHOULD READ: TO AUTHORIZE TO SEEK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ANY IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
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10. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Text Amendment allowing Off-Track Betting facilities as a Conditional Use in the B2 Community Shopping District, Zoning Calendar #2288, and Petitioner Art Lake.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN LARSEN:
11. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio Rivera to authorize to seek a minimum of 3 quotes for any necessary improvements to the property at 1721 N. McAree Rd.
12. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to amend the above motion it should read to authorize to seek request for proposal for any necessary improvements to the property at 1721 N. McAree Road.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED 4. |
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DONATION TO THE LAKE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS
PLACED IN COMMITTEE |
13. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa request that the amount of donation be determined by the Finance Committee to contribute to the Lake County Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 459, Mundelein, Illinois 60060-0459.
PLACED IN FINANCE COMMITTEE
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ENTER INTO A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
APPROVED |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
14. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Koncan Cunningham to enter into a business development agreement with Family Piano Co., as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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Newton Finn
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9. COMMUNICATIONS:
15. Corporation Counsel, Newton Finn discussed the Waukegan Gun Ordinance, the Local Hiring Ordinance which he is attempting to draft, and an Overlay Ordinance. Mr. Finn also discussed a Vacant Properties Action Plan.
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATE JANUARY 28, 2010
APPROVED
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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. NEW BUSINESS: 20. 16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated January 28, 2010 in the amount of $1,459,242.38.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2010
APPROVED
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17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated February 1, 2020 in the amount of $648,014.30.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Needham to accept and place on file Monthly report from the Clerk’s Office for the month December 2009.
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE WITH AMENDMENT TO CHARGE HOMEOWNERS FOR ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BINS 10-0-3
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
19. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance with amendment to allow the City to charge homeowners $7.00 for additional recycling bin not to replace the recycle bin, as presented, revise proposed ordinance to reflect residents that bring in broken bins can receive free replacement.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE LANDMARK CALENDAR #L-4-09
REFERRED COMMITTEE
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20. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approve the Landmark Calendar #L-4-09, Christ Episcopal Church, location at 410 W. Grand Avenue.
ALDERMAN TENPAS REFERRED TO JUDICARY COMMITTEE |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS MONITORING VACANT PROPERTY BY THEIR OWNERS 10-O-4
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approve establishing regulations governing the registration, maintenance, security and monitoring of vacant properties by their owners
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORZING TO BORROW FUNDS 10-O-5
APPROVED |
21. 22. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Waukegan to borrow funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program of the I.E.P.A. (reference the Washington Street Wetlands Facility).
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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Alderman Larsen
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
22. 23. Thanked Violet Ricker of Waukegan Mainstreet for her efforts.
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Alderman Rivera |
24. The victims of the earth quake need our help, please donate. |
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Alderman Cunningham |
25. Voting starts at 6:00 tomorrow-please vote. |
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Alderman Koncan |
26. February 8-15 Vets Week. I will be at the Vets Hospital. |
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Alderman Moisio |
27. No comment.
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Alderman Figueroa |
28. February 2010 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America. They were originally formed in England, it is an excellent program. They are having a membership drive. |
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Alderman Newsome
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29. No comment. |
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Alderman TenPas |
30. The red light cameras will be challenged. The house rules committee will hear a bill to reduce the fine from $100.00 to $50.00. there will also be a bill presented to eliminate the cameras. |
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Alderman Needham |
31. No comment. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
32. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Rivera to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation. TIME: 8:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED
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RECONVENED |
21. 33. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:27 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
34. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adjourn. TIME: 9:28 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |