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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7:00P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, Treasurer John Schwab, and Corporation Counsel Julie Tappendorf were present.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, Needham, TenPas, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
Absent: Alderman Koncan
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INVOCATION:
Moment of silence.
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1. MAYOR’S COMMENT: 2. 3. 1. The Mayor thanked David Motley and Susana Figueroa for all of the hard work, time and commitment working on the 2010 Census. We are at a 72% response right now. That puts us above a lot of the areas around Lake County. I think we are a little bit better than Chicago. Hopefully by the time this is all over we will be at about 80% return rate. The Census is extremely important due to our current budget situation. Every person that does not respond to the census over a 10 year period will cost the city $14,000.00 per person that is a lot of revenue to lose. There are a lot of things at stake here, we have put a lot of time and effort into this and it does seem to be paying off. 4. The Mayor indicated that he has been working with several groups to institute a safe fish consumption signage competition. There will be 13 winners and 19 honorable mentions the awards will be presented on April 21st in the Waukegan Council Chambers. This campaign has to do with the eating of the proper parts of a fish. |
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Jim Donovan 263 Keith Avenue |
AUDIENCE TIME:
2. President of Waukegan Main Street. Voiced his support for the Artspace Project. He indicated that the Downtown Economic Development Committee voted to bring this project forward. |
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Joice Evans 829 McAlister |
3. Asked the Mayor if he was planning any cut backs in Code Enforcement Department. She advised him that her neighborhood was overcrowded. There are as many as 6 or7 cars in the driveways. There is also an excessive amount of garbage being placed on the curb in these homes. |
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Jack Burleson 35845 N. Northern |
4. Stated that he and the other residents living in the Waukegan Township are against their proposed forced annexation. He said that they are 192 members strong and all of them want to remain in the Waukegan Township |
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APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2010 AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
5. Motion by Alderman Newsome seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve Minutes of April 5, 2010 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION PASSED |
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PRESENTATION |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
6. Presentation by Andre Danks from North Shore Gas. The gas company donated 100 Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors to the City. |
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OMNIBUS VOTE ON AGENDA
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to have an omnibus vote on the agenda except items on Agenda under Finance Committee item B and E and under Labor Relations Committee item A.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION CARRIED |
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APPROVE RENEWAL OF HEALTH, DENTAL, AND HEALTH INSURANCE
APPROVED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
INSURANCE COMMITTEE:
8. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve renewal of Health, Dental and Life Insurance with recommendations as presented for the period of Jun 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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GRANT PERMISSSION TO THE CITY COLLECTOR TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE WATER ACCOUNTS
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
9. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to grant permission to the City Collector to write off as uncollectible water accounts 114 accounts finalized in 2007, in an amount of $25,477.88.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10 REGARDING GARBAGE, TRASH, AND REFUSE 10-0-20
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented an Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code for the City of Waukegan regarding Garbage, Trash and Refuse in order to recoup a small portion of the costs of providing refuse collection service by imposing a quarterly service charge related to once-a-week curb refuse pickup service for residential customers in an amount not to exceed $5.00 per quarter.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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AMEND ABOVE MOTION TO ADD THE CITY COUNCIL AGREES TO REVIEW THE CHANGES
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to amend above motion to add, “the city council agrees to review the changes imposed by this Ordinance during the next budget cycle”.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ACCEPT MENTIONED ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by AldermanTenPas to accept mentioned Ordinance as amended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE TO WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND ALLOW CAYENTA SYSTEM TO UPGRADE THE CHECK PRINTING SYSTEM
APPROVED
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
13. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve to waive the bid procedure and allow the Finance Department to contract with Cayenta System to upgrade the check printing system for an amount not to exceed $4,200.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED A RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE THE VOLUME CAP 10-R-21
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented a Resolution to reallocate to the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois $8,170,920 of 2010 volume cap to be placed into a Private Activity Bond Clearinghouse pool (the “Pool”) to facility the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds in Lake County, Illinois.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 2-451, AND 2-453 THROUGH 2-459 10-O-22
APPROVED
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15. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt an Ordinance to amending Division 2, Sections 2-451, and 2-453 through 2-459 of the Municipal Code for the City of Waukegan, regarding the purchasing procedures for the City of Waukegan, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED |
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AUTHORIZE TO RESCIND THE BID AWARD FROM US ALCO
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:
16. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to authorize the proper City Officials permission to rescind the bid award from US ALCO for the Aluminum Sulfate (Annual Chemicals) which had the incorrect amount of $394.00 per ton listed, their correct bid amount was $395.00 per ton, and to request permission to award the bid to Thatcher Company for the Aluminum Sulfate (Annual Chemicals) in the amount not to exceed $394.99 per ton as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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AUTHORIZE CITY OFFICIALS PERMISSION TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE CONCRETE/FLOWABLE FILL
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to authorize City Officials permission to award the bid for the Concrete/Flowable Fill as presented by either bidder.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND EXTEND THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT CONTRACT
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to waive the bid procedure and extend the Mosquito Abatement Contract with Clark Environmental Mosquito Management in an amount not to exceed $64,000.00, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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TO AUTHORIZE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LAKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION
APPROVED
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
19. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to authorize the proper City Officials permission to participate in the Lake County Municipal Equipment Auction which will be held on June 5, 2010, as presented. We would like to send to the auction our old and junk vehicles from Public Works and the Police.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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APPROVE SALARY ORDINANCE
HELD OVER |
LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
20. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Salary Ordinance with recommendations as presented by the Labor Relations Committee, effective May 1, 2010.
HELD OVER ALDERMAN NEEDHAM UNTIL APRIL 26, 2010 |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED APRIL 9, 2010
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS:
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll Dated April 9, 2010 in the amount of $1,398,186.74
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED APRIL 16, 2010
APPROVED
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22. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills Dated April 16, 2010 in the amount of $ 2,599.982.34
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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GRANT PERMISSION TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WAUKEGAN COUNCIL
APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Needham Grant permission to the Knights of Columbus Waukegan Council 731 for their fund drive on September 17, 18, and 19, 2010.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS cont.:
24. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to accept and place on file the Monthly report from the Collector’s Office for the month of March 2010.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE |
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 10-0-23
APPROVED |
25. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented a Resolution to approve of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois regarding the Leasing of 227 North Genesee.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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TREASURER JOHN SCHWAB |
26. Presentation by Treasurer John Schwab.
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE REGISTRATION 10-O-24
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
27. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance establishing regulations governing the registration, maintenance, security and monitoring of vacant properties by their owner.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-283 10-O-25
APPROVED |
28. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance as presented amending Section 14-283 of the City Code regarding theaters.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR POSSIBLE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY 10-R-26
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
29. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented a Resolution for possible sale of city property 212, 214, and 216 S. Genesee Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ZONING CALENDAR #2290 10-O-27
APPROVEDE |
30. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance for a conditional use permit for residences above the ground Floor/Overlay at 405 W. Washington Street, Zoning Calendar #2290.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SIX MONTH EXTENSION ZONING CALENDARS #2228 AND #2229 10-O-28
APPROVED |
31. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an ordinance to approve a six month extension of CUP’s for Planned Development and residential Units above the Ground Floor, Zoning Calendars #2228 and #2229.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ARTSPACE PROJECTS 10-O-29
APPROVED |
32. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement concerning Artspace Projects, Inc.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: Alderman TenPas
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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Alderman Figueroa
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
33. The Latino Film Fest is this weekend at the Genesee Theatre. Please attend we want this to be a success, they are quality films. |
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Alderman Newsome |
34. No comment. |
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Alderman TenPas |
35. He spoke on the history of the Karcher Hotel. Alderman TenPas hopes that the Artspace project is a success. Hopes they can raise money. |
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Alderman Needham |
36. He indicated that he attended Fire OPS 101 held two weeks ago at the fire station. He had an opportunity to see and experience what our firemen do. |
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Alderman Larsen |
37. Mona Brown passed away last week. Would like to remember her. |
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Alderman Rivera |
38. Artspace is a perfect fit for our community. Thanked the Artspace Committee for their hard work. |
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Alderman Cunningham
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39. He also attended Fire Ops 101. It was a real eye opener. |
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Alderman Moisio |
40. Fire Ops 101was a great experience. Artspace is a project that we must make work. I put my faith in them. They are 24-0 since they began with Artspace projects. He feels as though the judges have not enforced the Loud Music Ordinance. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
41. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Newsome to go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation and Real Estate. TIME: 8:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Moisio
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
MOTION PASSED
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RECONVENED |
21. 42. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:56 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera Cunningham, and Moisio
ABSENT: Alderman Koncan
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
43. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adjourn. TIME: 9:57 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |