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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher, was absent. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
Absent: None |
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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 MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2007
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of May 21, 2007.
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR EFFIE AND JOHN ZYGOKOSTAS 07-R-63
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. To adopt, as presented, a resolution for Effie and John Zygokostas, owners of Sunset House, celebrating 30 years of business in Waukegan.
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TO DENY SPOTLIGHT RE-ENTRY CENTER FOR PAROLEES
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
3. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to deny the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a spotlight re-entry center for parolees.
ROLLCALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: Alderman Figueroa
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LANDMARKING OF THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY
APPROVED |
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the landmarking of the Carnegie Library at 1 N. Sheridan Road.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LANDMARKING OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUKEGAN
APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the landmarking of the First National Bank of Waukegan Building at 1 S. Genesee Street.
MOTION PASED |
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APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve participation in the Neighborhood Stabilization program for 430 N. Sheridan Road.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE HAVING A BANQUET FACILITY
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve having a banquet facility at 1015 Belvidere Road.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE OVERLAY DISTRICT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVED |
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the overlay district Conditional Use Permit for 102 Washington Street.
MOTION PASSED |
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CAPRI EVENTS AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN TO HOST THE JULY 22, 2007 TRIATHLON
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the continued partnership with Capri Events and the City of Waukegan to host the July 22, 2007 Triathlon with a condition that Capri Events pay the City of Waukegan $3,000 for the 2006 event and up to $7,000 for the 2007 event.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO EXTEND THE 2005 AGREEMENT WITH MAD BOMBER FIREWORKS
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve an extension of the 2005 agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks to July 4, 2010 for production of the 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 Independence Day Fireworks display, at a cost not to exceed $25,000 per year.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE, SERIES 2005, WITH FIRST MIDWEST BANK
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to renew the existing General Obligation Note, Series 2005, with First Midwest Bank, for 6.9 million dollars at a rate of 6.76% and have Corporation Counsel draft the necessary documents.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO AWARD THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT STANDBY GENERATOR AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GOLFMOOR PUMP STATION TO STRAND ENGINEERING
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to award the bid for a Standby Generator and construction services for the Golfmoor Pump Station to Strand Engineering at a cost of $35,000.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE LOW QUOTE TO PETER BAKER AND SON FOR RESURFACING GREENWOOD AVENUE
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive the bid procedure and award the low quote for resurfacing Greenwood Avenue, from Pershing Road to the east end of Greenwood Avenue to Peter Baker and Son for $74,735.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
APPROVED |
OLD BUSINESS:
14. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve participation in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for 536 N. Chestnut Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE THE MAP AMENDMENT FROM R8 GENERAL RESIDENCE TO B1 NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE
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15. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen to approve the map amendment from R8 General Residence to B1 Neighborhood Convenience at 230 West St.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None |
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POSTPONE INDEFINITELY
APPROVED |
OLD BUSINESS cont.:
16. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen to postpone this matter indefinitely.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED MAY 25, 2007
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated May 25, 2007 in the amount of $1,369,628.81.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED JUNE 4, 2007
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated June 4, 2007 in the amount of $757,393.04.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED |
19. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve all block parties.
MOTION PASSED |
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GRANT PERMISSION TO HOLD THEIR ANNUAL 2007 CANDY DAYS
APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Needham to grant permission to the Waukegan Little Fort Lions request for permission to hold their Annual 2007 Candy Days on Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, 2007.
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING TO SCHOOL BUS PARKING ONLY ON THE WEST SIDE OF MCALISTER 07-O-64
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
21. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect restricting parking to school bus parking only on the west side of McAlister in front of 540 McAlister, between Ravine Avenue and McKinley Avenue, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on school days when school is in session.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT A THREE-WAY STOP AT CHEROKEE ROAD AND SEQUOIT ROAD 07-O-65
APPROVED |
22. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect a three-way stop at Cherokee Road and Sequoit Road.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON GREENWOOD AVENUE 07-O-66
APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect parking prohibited at all times on Greenwood Avenue, south sides, from the east edge of the driveway located at 297 Greenwood Avenue, east to the southwest corner of Sheridan Road and Greenwood Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS ON LEITH AVENUE AT BROOKSIDE 07-O-67
APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect the addition of traffic signs on Leith Avenue at Brookside and Lynn Terrace at Brookside for southbound traffic, no left turn on school days, between 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON MCKINLEY AVENUE 07-O-68
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
25. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect restricting parking on McKinley Avenue between McAlister Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and on Lincoln Avenue between Belvidere Road and George Avenue on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:00 am until 10:00 am.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT A WAIVER AGREEMENT FOR VARIANCES AT 3455 NEMESIS AVENUE
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26. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt, as presented, a waiver agreement for variances at 3455 Nemesis Avenue.
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POSTPONE INDEFINITELY
APPROVED |
27. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Balen to postpone this matter indefinitely.
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ARQUILLA CT TO THE NEW NAME OF EAGLE CT 07-O-69
APPROVED |
28. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to approve the street name change from Arquilla Court to the new name of Eagle Court located in the traditions at Glen Flora Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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STEVE ROGERS 515 SEA HORSE DR
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AUDIENCE TIME:
29. He is the plant manager at 515 Sea Horse Dr, wants to talk about the 60 jobs and 40 truck drivers and reducing the depth of the harbor and the effect this will have on his business. |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
30. He did resubmit materials for the youth center. (Alderman Needham stated he still hadn’t received the requested material).
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DAN TRAYNOFF 202 S. ELMWOOD |
31. He is happy to see that the city will adopt the 287G program. Would like to know if the application has been made to I.C.E.?
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ALDERMAN BALEN
MOTION DIED |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
32. Motion by Alderman Balen that Alderman Balen be restored to his position on the labor relations committee. (See Attachment)
DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
33. No industry on the lakefront. Thanked Jeff Jeep and Mike Blazer for their commitment.
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA
APPROVED |
34. Next month is the 50th anniversary for the Puerto Rican Society. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt a resolution for the Puerto Rican Society.
MOTION PASSED |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
35. No comment. |
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
36. Is the News-Sun building going to be redeveloped into rental property or condos? If so, this is a tragic mistake. We do not need rental units. We need to get rid of old trees, cans and buckets to keep the insects down. The City should go into non-partisan elections. The Mayor has put the Aldermen on the proper committees. He has made good choices. A parolee center is needed, but Waukegan has done its share and it’s time for another community to pick up the slack. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
37. When does spraying for the mosquitoes start? This year the mosquitoes are out of control. (Biddy responded it will start next week and will be done in three phases).
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ALDERMAN LARSEN
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38. Garbage contract is coming up next year. Recycling bins are too small and don’t have wheels, this is needed. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA
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39. He respects the Mayor’s decisions for committee appointments. Alderman Balen has done an excellent job as a committee chairperson. The spotlight program goes against the image of the City, we need positive re-enforcement like the Grand and Belvidere re-surfacing projects. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM
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40. The spotlight program was not approved by Chief Biang or Russ Tomlin, a lot of people were misinformed. Not one staff member he spoke to, wants this program. We need to do what’s in the best interest of our community. We need better communications, we are headed in a different direction, Waukegan can’t be a dumping ground. We don’t need another Julian towers, we need more condos, not apartments. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
41. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that the City Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss pending Litigation, Real Estate Sales and Real Estate Lease. TIME: 9:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED |
42. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 10:20 P.M.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderman Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
ABSENT: None |
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ADJOURNMENT
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