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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 8:00P.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. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Alderman Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Koncan
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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APPROVE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2009
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Koncan to approve Minutes of March 16, 2009 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION PASSED |
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PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
APPROVED
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented a Proclamation for National Community Development Week
MOTION PASSED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINART PLAT ZONING CALENADAR #2268
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 Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for property bound by Frolic, Cheyenne, Northern and Polo Avenues Zoning Calendar #2268with conditions as outlined by staff.
MOTION PASSED
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C.C DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION V-1-09
APPROVED |
JUDICIAR COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the vacation of Florida Avenue between Northern and Frolic Avenues Zoning Calendar V-1-09 with the conditions outlined by staff.
MOTION PASSED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2269
APPROVED
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5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a day care center at 2905 Sunset Avenue, Zoning Calendar #2269 with the conditions outlined by staff.
MOTION PASSED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING HOME PURCHASED AND REHABBED BY CDBG
APPROVED
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6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance allowing home purchased and rehabbed by CDGB to be sold under a “lease with Option to Buy” program.
MOTION PASSED
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EXTEND FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
APPROVED
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
7. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to extend the Fiscal year 2009 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance into the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2010, Beginning May 1, 2009.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY COLLECTOR WRITE-OFF AS UNCOLLECTIBLE
APPROVED
DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE TO BID CONTRACT 2009-16
APPROVED
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8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas authorize the City Collector to write-off as uncollectible the sum of $30,885.35 in uncollected penalties and utility accounts as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT contd.:
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to draft specifications and advertise to bid contract 2009-16 for the Underground and Drainage Maintenance Program for 2009.
MOTION PASSED |
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ENTER INTO A REDVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAMPARI
APPROVED
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10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to enter into a redevelopment agreement with Campari, LLC as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OFR STREETSCAPE FURNITURE
APPROVED
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11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the purchase of Sreetscape furniture from Howard White and Associates at a price not exceed $43,424.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED MARCH 25, 2009
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS:
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated March 25, 2009 in the amount of $1,452,969.74.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED APRIL 6, 2009
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS cont.:
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated April 6, 2009 in the amount of $713,991.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
14. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. TIME: 8:15: p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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RECONVENED
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15. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 8:52 p.m.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
ABSENT: None
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE REFLECTING NO PARKING ON BUTRICK STREET 09-O-27
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
16. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Rivera to reflect a no parking at all times on N. Butrick Street, on the west side of the street, between Golf Rd. and Buck Ave.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE REFLECTING NO PARKING INTERSENTION OF BROOKSIDE AND LEWIS. 09-O-28
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
17. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an ordinance to reflect prohibiting parking, standing, or stopping of vehicles from the northeast intersection of Lewis and Brookside to a point 122 feet north of the intersection and from the southeast intersection of Lewis and Brookside to a point 157 feet south of the intersection.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AS PRESNETED AN ORDINANCE REFLECTING NO PARKING ON CANDELSTICK WAY 09-O-29
APPROVED
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18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an ordinance to reflect no parking at all times on Candlestick Way, on the west side of the Street, between McGaw Road and Butternut Lane.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE WITH THE WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 09-O-30
APPROVED
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19. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an ordinance approving a lease with the Waukegan Public Library for space at 216-221 W. Clayton.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE FROM HUD AT 1223 GREENFIELD 09-O-31
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20. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Real Estate purchase from HUD at 1223 Greenfield.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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Chris Blanks 409 Oak Street
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AUDIENCE TIME:
21. First telecast at 10:00 tonight “justice for all rally” May 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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James Washington 852 S. MLK Jr. Ave.
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22. Hopes that Cunningham hold true to his promises and the he puts a focus on jobs and unemployment America stands for fair play. |
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Jim Donovan 263 Keith
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23. Glad to see that the City helped Compari Restaurant. Please to be a partner. |
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Aldermen Moisio |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
24. No comment. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
25. No comment.
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Alderman Newsome |
26. No comment. |
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Alderman TenPas
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27. No comment. |
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Alderman Needham |
28. No comment. |
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Alderman Larsen
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29. No comment. |
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Alderman Rivera |
30. No comment.
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Alderman Cunningham |
31. No comment. |
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Alderman Koncan |
32. Spoke about the Waukegan Park District regarding the sports complex. |
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ADJOURNMENT
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33. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adjourn. TIME: 9:05P.M.
MOTION PASSED
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