The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:20P.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.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Present:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

Absent:  Alderman Balen

 

INVOCATION: 

 

Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde.

 

 

APPROVE REGULAR MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF

APRIL 21,  2008

 

 

APPROVED

MINUTES:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve the regular meeting and executive session minutes of April 21, 2008.

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2

 

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

2.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Lot 4 of Lot 2 in Waukegan Fountain Square.  Zon. Calendar # 2235

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL RESTAURANT

 

APPROVED

 

3.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Site Plan for Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant.

Zon. Calendar # 2236

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE MAP AMENDMENT OF

322 N. COUNTY STREET

08-O-42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:

 

4.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt an ordinance to approve the Map Amendment of 322 N. County Street from R4 One and Two-Family to B5 Central Service.

Zon. Calendar # 2238

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

FOR A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE

 

 

 

APPROVED

                                                

5.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Landscaping Business and Residence at 3016 Washington Street.  Zon. Calendar #2239

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MOTORCYCLE AND AUTO SURFACING AND PAINTING BUSINESS

 

 

APPROVED

 

6.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a motorcycle and auto surfacing and painting business at 2748 Grand Avenue, Unit F.  Zon. Calendar  #2240

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO HAVE A NEW AUDIENCE TIME SIGN-IN SHEET WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE, RULES OF DECORUM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ATTACHED TO IT

 

 

APPROVED

           

7.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to have a new Audience Time sign-in sheet with the City Ordinance, Rules of Decorum at City Council Meetings attached to it.

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO APPROVE A CONTRIBUTION OF $1,500 FOR DESTINATION IMAGINATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL TOURNAMENT

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:

                                        

8.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $1,500 for Destination Imagination to participate in the Global Tournament, to be held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CONVERT FOUR (4) YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT TO THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (IMRF) SERVICE CREDIT

08-R- 43

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, a resolution to convert four (4) years of Military Service Credit to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Service Credit.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COLLECTOR TO WRITE-OFF AS UNCOLLECTIBLE THE SUM OF $25,518.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

10.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to authorize the City Collector to write-off as uncollectible the sum of $25,518.97 in uncollected penalties and utility accounts.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO COMBINE THE BID FOR NEPTUNE WATER METERS TO BADGER METER’S AND WATER RESOURCES BASED ON THE LOWEST UNIT PRICES SUBMITTED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:

 

11.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to combine the bid for Neptune Water Meters to Badger Meter’s and Water Resources based on the lowest unit prices submitted, and not to exceed $164,670.

 

Bidder                                        Size        Quantity             Unit Price             Total

Badger Meter                              ¾”             150                     $90.20                  $13,530

Badger Meter                              1 ½”           30                      $280.00                $8,400

Badger Meter                              2”               30                      $368.00                $11,040

Badger Meter                              6”                4                       $2,800.00             $11,200

Total Badger Meter                                                                                            $44,170

 

Water Resources                        5/8”             1000                  $68.00                  $68,000

Water Resources                         1”               100                    $119.00                $11,900

Water Resources                         3”                20                     $1,155.00             $23,100

Water Resources                         4”                10                     $1,750.00             $17,500

Total Water Resources                                                                                      $120,500

 

Total Bid Award                                                                                                $164,670

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED APRIL 25, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS;

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated April 25, 2008 in the amount of $1,388,372.35.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS: NONE

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED

MAY 5, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS cont.;

 

13.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated

May 5, 2008 in the amount of $621,182.53.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

BLOCK PARTIES

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

14.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve all block parties.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN DEPARTMENT HEADS TO MAKE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES BASED UPON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE PROCEEDING FISCAL YEAR

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

15.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to authorize the City of Waukegan Department Heads to make necessary expenditures based upon the appropriation of the preceding fiscal year.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING IN FRONT OF

716 N. LINDEN

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

16.  Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking in front of the residence commonly known as

716 N. Linden.

 

 

 

 

 

TO AMEND MAIN MOTION

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

17.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to amend main motion to add 2534 and 2526 Berkshire Ct with Alderman Larsen stating that this is an emergency to vote on tonight and having Police Department recommendation.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

08-O-44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:

 

18.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, the main motion as amended.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT PARKING ORDINANCE REGARDING DOWNTOWN PARKING, INCLUDING METERS, AND PARKING FACILITIES

08-O-45

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

19.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance amending the current parking ordinance regarding downtown parking, including meters, and parking facilities.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

CHRIS BLANKS

409 OAK STREET

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

20.  He would like a copy of the Rules of Decorum at City Council Meetings ordinance regarding Audience Time, so he can forward a copy to his attorney.  In regards to self-promotions, he has the best interest of the City at Heart.  The $500 impoundment truly isn’t the word of God himself, it’s unfair.

 

 

 

ALDERMAN LARSEN

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

21.  The Mayor’s Luncheon is on May 19 at 11:30am at the Genesee Theatre.  You can make reservations by calling (847) 623-6650 or by going to www.waukeganmainstreet.org.  We are all looking forward to it.

 

ALDERMAN RIVERA

 

22.  The Public Safety Committee has met twice to discuss the task force beach parking issues, site control zones, vehicle parking, wave runner parking, resident and non-resident fees.  We hope to have our recommendations by the next Public Safety Meeting.  Thanked Biddy Johnston for attending meeting.  Also thanked Deputy Chief Orusa, Ray Vukovich, Dave Motley, Mike Hewitt, and Chief Bill Biang.

 

ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM

 

23.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN MOISIO

 

24.  No Comment.

 

 ALDERMAN FIGUEROA

 

25.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN NEWSOME

 

26.  She would like to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers a Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday.

 

 

 

ALDERMAN TENPAS

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

27.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN NEEDHAM

 

28.  There’s no need for Aldermen to speak for more than three minutes.  If we all do our jobs, there’s no need to remove audience time.

 

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

29.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio that the City Council Meeting go into executive session to discuss Real Estate Sales and Pending Litigation. 

TIME:  9:12 PM

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

MOTION PASSED

 

RECONVENED

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.  The City Council Reconvened.  TIME:  9:43PM

 

ROLL CALL: PRESENT:  Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham

 

ABSENT:  Alderman Balen

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

31.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that the City Council Meeting Adjourn.  TIME:  9:45PM

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                         CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY