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The Council of the City of |
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ROLL CALL: Present: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome,
TenPas, Absent: None |
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INVOCATION: Bishop Coburn pronounced
the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde. |
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TO APPROVE THE REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES OF APPROVED |
MINUTES: 1. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman Larsen to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of MOTION PASSED |
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PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO
SUSANA FIGUEROA, COMMUNITY LIAISON |
PRESENTATION OF AN AWARD: 2. |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A ONE-UNIT APARTMENT ABOVE THE
GROUND-FLOOR APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN
FIGUEROA: 3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by
Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance approving the
Conditional Use Permit for a one-unit apartment above the ground-floor at
2766 Washington Street, with the additional condition that occupancy of the
seconded floor unit cannot be granted until plans for a acceptable first
floor use have been submitted to the Building Department. MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION GRANT APPROVED |
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT continued: 4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by
Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance approving the
Neighborhood Stabilization grant in the amount of $30,000 for the residence
located at MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A STAFFING NETWORK APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by
Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance approving the
Conditional Use permit for a Staffing Network at MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL 06-O-30 APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by
Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approving an
application for Site Plan approval pursuant to the provisions of the Western
Gateway Redevelopment Overlay District for the Development of a Water Feature
by SDC Waukegan Venture, LLC within the Fountain Square of Waukegan
Subdivision. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST 06-O-31 APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM: 7. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance extending the Cable
Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Illinois to ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR 2006 APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT continued: 8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to approve the Annual Action Plan “draft” for 2006, as
presented. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 21-253 “TRANSFER REPLACEMENT STICKERS” APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance amending Section
21-253 “Transfer replacement stickers.
Replacement stickers would be provided at one-half the original fee
paid. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY & CURRANCY EXCHANGES FOR THE
06-O-32 APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the
City of ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: Alderman Cunningham ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE THE DESIGNATION
OF FLEISHMAN-HILLARD INC., AS PREFERRED FOR MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
SERVICES APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to approve the designation of Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., as
preferred for marketing and public relations services related to the downtown
and lakefront redevelopment initiative in response to the City of Waukegan’s
Public Relations and Marketing Services request for proposals (RFP) one year
contract, not to exceed $80,000. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR
CONTRACT 2006-09 MANHOLES & CATCH BASIN FRAMES & GRATES APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT continued: 12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to go out for bids for Contract 2006-09 manholes and catch
basin frames and grates. MOTION PASSED |
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TO WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE
& AWARD THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF BACKHOE #308 TO BURRIS EQUIPMENT APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to waive the bid procedure and award the emergency repair of
Backhoe #308 to Burris Equipment for an amount not to exceed $11,000, for the
Water Main Department. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
REGARDING ALDERMEN’S & AUDIENCE TIME PARTICIPATION |
OLD BUSINESS: 14. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by
Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented an Ordinance regarding Aldermen’s
& Audience time participation at City Council Meetings. |
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TO AMEND THE ABOVE MOTION
TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORD. MOTION DIED |
15. Motion by Alderman Balen to amend the above
motion to change the language of the Ordinance. DIED FOR THE LACK OF A
SECOND |
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TO REFERR THE ABOVE MOTION
BACK TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OR LABOR RELATION MOTION DIED |
16. Motion by Alderman TenPas to referrer the
above motion back to the Judiciary Committee or the Labor Relation Committee. DIED FOR THE LACK OF A
SECOND |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
REGARDING ALDERMEN’S & AUDIENCE TIME PARTICIPATION DISAPPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance regarding Aldermen’s &
Audience time participation at City Council Meetings. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Moisio & TenPas NAYS: Aldermen Balen, Figueroa, Newsome,
Neeedham, Larsen, Rivera & Cunningham ABSENT: None MOTION DENIED |
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TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS: 18. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE BILLS DATED
FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 2 & 6, 2006 APPROVED |
19. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to approve the Bills dated ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE A PAYMENT TO AIR
CON DUE TO AN OVERSITE FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT 221 N. APPROVED |
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to approve a payment of $804.00 to Air Con,
ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND SECTION 21-117 LIMITING PARKING FOR A LOADING ZONE 06-O-33 APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: 22. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by
Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented an Ordinance to amend Section 21-117
limiting parking for a “Loading Zone”, on the north side of
ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND SECTION 23-24 TAXICAB FARES 06-O-34 APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance to amend Section 23-24
“Taxicab fares”, by adding a paragraph, stating; Every passenger sixty five
years of age and older, when accompanied by a paying customer, shall be carried
without charge. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND SECTION 21-118 HANDICAPPED PERSONS PARKING PENALTY 06-O-35 APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance to amend Section 21-118
“Handicapped persons parking” ( c ) penalty to reflect the minimum fine of
handicapped parking violators from $100.00 to $250.00. ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING 4 MILLION FOR THE G.O. NOTE HELD OVER |
25. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by
Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing $4 million for
the G.O. Note ( HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN
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Diane Varratti |
AUDIENCE TIME: 26. Thanked Mayor Hyde for his support
regarding the Madi gras event. |
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Dan Traynoff 202 S. Elmwood |
AUDIENCE TIME continued: 27. Asked the Council to clarify item C. on the
agenda under New Business. Deputy
Chief Greathouse explained to Mr. Traynoff exactly what that at was (a grant
for the Police Department). Mr.
Traynoff then voiced his comments regarding the right to speak (freedom of
speech). He stated that the Council
doesn’t have the right to deny freedom of speech to anyone. |
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Bishop Joseph Coburn 3441 Whinhaven |
28. Stated that the meeting held |
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Aldermen Balen |
ALDERMEN’S TIME: 28. Stated that the meeting held on |
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Alderman Moisio |
29. Stated that we need to bring church back into
the schools and also back into our homes. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
30. No comment. |
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Alderman Newsome |
31. No comment. |
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Alderman TenPas |
32. Voiced his concerns regarding the Ordinance
allowing the Aldermen to only speak for three minutes. He stated that three minutes is a
reasonable amount of time to speak. He
then stated that the Mayor should be able to keep the council meeting under
control. He also stated that it is
very important to keep our children in church. We need to set the example for our
children. |
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Alderman Needham |
33. Stated that he agrees
with Bishop Joseph Coburn, the Council Meetings should always be positive.
The basketball game |
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Alderman Larsen |
34. Wished his mother, Happy 88th
Birthday. He then voiced his concerns
regarding the decision to eliminate Magnet Schools. |
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Alderman Rivera |
35. Stated that the vicious dog Ordinance is
not pinpointing a specific breed of dogs.
The responsibility is on the owners of the vicious dogs and not a
specific breed. |
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Alderman Cunningham |
36. Voiced his concerns regarding loud music
being played in the cars. The police
need to enforce the noise Ordinance. He
also stated that the Ministers are doing a great job with our children. Parents need to get a partnership with the
police, the Ministers and the schools to gain control of our children. He then stated that a teen center is needed
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EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVED |
CONTINUED: 37. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by
Alderman Larsen to go into Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate lease
& purchase. TIME: ROLL CALL: AYES:
Aldermen Balen, Moisio,
Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED |
38. The City Council Reconvened. TIME:
ROLL CALL: Present: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome,
TenPas, Absent: None |
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ADJOURNMENT APPROVED |
39. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by
Alderman Balen that the City Council Meeting adjourn. TIME:
MOTION PASSED |
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CITY
CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY
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