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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
Absent: Alderman Cunningham |
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INVOCATION:
Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde. |
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APPROVE REGULAR MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of February 4, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE THE LICENSE FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE AT 911 BLANCHARD ROAD
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the license for Limousine Service at 911 Blanchard Road.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE PROPERTY AT 12424 W. SHERMAN AVE
APPROVED |
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance annexing the property located at 12424 W. Sherman Avenue.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 651 LAKEHURST ROAD
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a theatre, banquet and restaurant at 651 Lakehurst Road. Zoning Calendar #2216
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 4
APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Lakehurst Subdivision. Zoning Calendar #2221
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR THE LA FITNESS FACILITY
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Site Plan for the LA Fitness facility, adjoining inline retail facility, monument signage and landscaping at 430 Lakehurst Road. Zoning Calendar #2222
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 900 S. GREEN BAY ROAD
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Needham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for contractors’ shops and offices at 900 S. Green Bay Road. Zoning Calendar #2223
MOTION PASSED |
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DISCUSSION OF OUTDOOR SMOKING TENTS
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8. Alderman Figueroa will review options prior to making a decision on the discussion of outdoor smoking tents for bars and restaurants. He will look at each business on its own merits.
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN’S 2008 VOLUME CAP 08-R-12
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, a resolution to transfer the City of Waukegan’s 2008 Volume Cap to the Private Activity bond Clearinghouse sponsored by the Village of Buffalo Grove in conjunction with Lake County Partners.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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GRANT PERMISSION FOR BIDS FOR THE 2008 ANNUAL MATERIALS
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to grant permission for bids for the 2008 Annual Materials for the Public Works Department, Manhole and Catch Basin Frames and Grates, the Black Top Road Program and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk Maintenance Program.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated February 1, 2008 in the amount of $1,422,174.74.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2008
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated February 4, 2008 in the amount of $802,253.68.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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GRANT THE ANGEL DRILL TEAM PERMISSION TO HOLD THEIR TAG DAYS
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to grant the Angel Drill Team permission to hold their tag days on Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEES CHARGED FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES 08-O-13
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
14. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, an ordinance amending the fees charged for Emergency Ambulance Services provided by the City of Waukegan Fire Department.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE 08-O-14
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Waukegan Entitled “Animals” – returns the senior reduced fee license to the Ordinance.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION 08-O-15
APPROVED |
16. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, as presented, an ordinance authorizing the Settlement of Litigation brought by the Justice Department regarding the RLUIPA statute.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE GREENEST REGION COMPACT 08-R-16
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, a resolution, to endorse the Greenest Region Compact proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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HERIENA ANDERSON 2409 DUGDALE RD #307 |
AUDIENCE TIME:
18. September of last year, she let her brother use her car, he then let his friend with a suspended license drive, the friend ran a red light and had the car taken away. She couldn’t pay the fees and lost her vehicle. |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
19. Many citizens have called him, asking for help. This towing ordinance is wrong. He would like to discuss with Chief Biang the possibility of getting Ms. Anderson’s fees back. |
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WAVERLY THOMPKINS 1633 SEYMOUR AVE NORTH CHICAGO, IL |
20. I am a citizen of North Chicago, but I was born and raised in Waukegan. I went to school with Pat Needham. Waukegan is giving out a negative image. We should have a better image of the City. Thank You for letting me speak. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the City Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss Probable Litigation. TIME: 8:29 PM
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED |
22. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 8:52 PM
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham |
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ELIMINATE ALDERMEN’S TIME
APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Aldermen’s Time be eliminated at this meeting.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 8:55 PM
MOTION PASSED |