The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 8:26 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.  Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Bob Masini were present. Pat Dutcher, Treasurer was absent. 

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

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

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

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

 

 

 

TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINTUES OF OCTOBER 2, 2006

 

APPROVED

 

MINUTES:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the regular Minutes of October 2, 2006 and Executive Session Minutes.

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINIARY PLAT OF THE RIVER GLEN RESUBDIVISION

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2118

 

APPROVED

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2117 the Preliminary Plat of the River Glen Resubdiviision one of the conditions to include $500.00 per lot payment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

 

3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2118 the Map Amendment of property at 32981 and 33075 River Rd. from CR Conservation Recreation to R1 Single Family Residence.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2159

 

APPROVED

4.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2159 the Map Amendment of property at 3027 Belvidere Road from L1 Restricted Industrial to B3 General Commercial.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING VACATION #V-4-06

 

APPROVED

 

5.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Vacation V-4-06 of Beechnut Avenue with the conditions outlined by staff including the payment of $15,000.00 by the petitioner, an easement reserved to the city for a water main and proof that the other landowner waives any right to the property.

 

MOTION PASSED

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION V-5-06

 

APPROVED

6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Vacation V-5-06 of alley east of Beechnut Avenue with the conditions outlined by staff including the payment of $5,000 by he petitioner.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE

APPROVING THE ZONING CALENDAR #2162

 

APPROVED

 

 

7.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve the Zoning Calendar #2162 the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Caroline Subdivision.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2163

 

 

APPROVED

 

8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2163 the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Panattoni Oak Grove Business Park Resubdivision #2.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALDENDAR #2166

 

 

APPROVED

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2166 the Conditional Use for a retail and office building at 202 N. Genesee Street.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2165

06-O-151

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

 

10.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt an ordinance approving the Zoning Calendar #2165 the text amendment eliminating meeting halls as a permitted use in the B3 Central Service District.  

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROJECT

 

APPROVED

 

11.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve the Neighborhood Stabilization project for the residence located at 715 Porter Street, converting it from three units to two.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR ACHAIRLIFT AT 3059 WASHINGTON STREET

 

APPROVED

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving a variance from the requirements of the city’s Building Codes to install a chairlift at 3059 Washington Street.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE INCREASE IN PLAN REVIEW FEES.

06-O-152

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

13.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the increase in plan review fees charged by the Building Department.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

 

APPROVE CONTRIBUTION OF $50,000 TO THE WAUKEGAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:

 

14.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $50,000 to the Waukegan Business Association.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A  AGREEMENT WITH SEAWAY NATIONAL BANK

06-O-153

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

15.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement with Seaway National Bank that includes eligible redevelopment TIF financial support of $40,000 or 50% of total TIF eligible demolition costs.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

WAIVE BID PROCEDURES AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PROJECT COMPLETION ADVOCATES LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION PAYOUT INSPECTION SERVICES

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

16.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive bid procedures and enter into a contract with Project Completion Advocates LLC for construction payout inspection services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2007 BUDGET AND APPRORIATION ORDINANCE

06-O-150

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

17.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by AldermanTenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance to amend the FY 2007 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, as presented.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

 MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMEND  A THREE LANE CONFIGURATION FOR WASHINGTON STREET TO THE LAKE COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:

 

18.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to recommend to the Lake County Division of Transportation that a three lane configuration for Washington Street from West Street to Sheridan Road be used in any reconstruction.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR CONTRACT 2006-16-GENESEE STREET STREETSCAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

19.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve Change Order #1for Contract 2006-16-Genesee Street Streetscape with Meridian Construction, in the amount not to exceed $172,516.17.  The City has received a grant from the State of Illinois in the amount of $75,000 for the additional streetscape work.  Staff recommends that the City add the section of Madison street from Genesee Street to County Street.  Meridian Construction has agreed to keep the same unit prices.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR CONTRACT 2006-10-GENESEE STREET STREETSCAPE LIGHTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

20. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve Change Order #1 for Contract 2006-10-Genesee Street Streetscape Lighting-Material, with Steiner Electric.  Staff recommends that the City add six street lights on Madison Street from Genesee Street to County Street for an additional $23,752.80, as presented.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE YORKHOUSE WATER EXTENSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

 

21.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve to go out for bids  for the Yorkhouse Water Main Extension

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

REAFFIRM CONSENT FOR THE CUB FOOD STORE SALE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

22. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Moisio to reaffirm the Council’s consent at the last meeting for the proposed sale of the Cub Food store on North Lewis.  

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

23.   Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated September 27, 2006 in the amount of $1,341,954.42.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

24.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated September 29, 2006 in the amount of $965,306.45.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 NEWS BUSINESS cont.:

 

ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE COLLECTOR’S AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

APPROVED

 

25.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept and place on file the Monthly reports from the Collector’s Office for July and August and September report from the Building Department.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-122 REFLECTING LIMITING PARKING

06-O-154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

26. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending Section 21-122 limited parking, to reflect limiting parking to vehicles with Waukegan city stickers only on Augusta Drive, Southern Hills Drive, Pebble Beach Drive, Forrest Hills Court, Heritage Lane, and Magnolia Lane.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-13

 

 

HELD OVER

27.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending Section 1-13 of municipal code of City of Waukegan pertaining to maximum fine to be levied for Municipal Code violations.

 

HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS

 

 

 

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

28.  No comments.

 

 

 

Alderman Figueroa

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

29.  Raccoons in neighborhoods.

 

Alderman Newsome

30.  No comment.

Alderman TenPas

31. No comment.

 

Alderman Needham

 

32.  Scoop the Loop we need to think about what we want to do with it next year. The cost is outrageous. Credit Union is taking up space in City Hall.  We should consider having a bank or credit union take it over.

 

Alderman Larsen

 

 

33. Development in Waukegan is happening where we have other zip codes.  The developers are not using Waukegan as the location for development.  The developers are not advertising their developments as located in Waukegan.  We must see to it that the developers advertise correctly.

 

Alderman Rivera

34. The Council needs to move ahead on ordinances addressing dog attacks.

 

 

 

 

Alderman Cunningham

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

35. Dog attack occurred where my daughter plays.  Home owners must be held accountable for their animals.  We must include in the Dog Ordinance that the animal owner has insurance for the dog.

 

Alderman Balen

 

 

Alderman Moisio

 

36.  Pom-Pom squad form Waukegan High School is hoping to attend an event in Florida.  We need to support these kids for $18,000.00.

 

37.  Baseball team pay for it’s self why do we have to support the Pom-Poms? What does the School Board do for them? I am against support for the expenditures of $18,000.00.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

38.  Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation.  TIME:  9:39 p.m.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

RECONVENED

39.  The City Council Reconvened:  TIME: 10:02 p.m.

 

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

 

ABSENT: None

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

40. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen that the City Council Meeting adjourn.  TIME:  10:03 p.m.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                _______________________________________

                                                                                                            CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY

 

 

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