The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 8:00 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, and Pat Dutcher, Treasurer was present. 

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

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

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

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

 

 

 

APPROVE MINUTES

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

MINUTES:

 

1. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve Minutes, and Executive Session Minutes of October 16, 2006, and Special Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2006.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED A PROCLAMATION FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

 

2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented a Proclamation for the United States Marine Corps 231st Birthday Anniversary.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING:

 

3.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation.  TIME:  8:10 p.m.

 

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

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

RECONVENED

4.  The City Council Reconvened: TIME:  8:30 p.m.

 

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

 

ABSENT:  None

 

OPENING OF THE FAMILY PIANO COMPANY

 

5.  Presentation regarding the opening of the Family Piano Company on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

DENY THE VACATION OF GARRICK AVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen to deny the vacation of a portion of Garrick Avenue, calendar V-8-06.

 

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

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR A BANQUET HALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

7.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2111 the conditional use for a Banquet Hall at 2755 Washington Street.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.

 

C.C DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2164

 

APPROVED

 

 

8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2164 the Conditional Use for a Planned Business Development at 552 N. Green Bay Road.

 

MOTION PASSED

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2167

 

APPROVED

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2167 the map amendment of property at 701Grand Avenue from R6 General Residence to B1 Neighborhood convenience for a Real Estate Office.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2169

 

APPROVED

 

10.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2169 the map amendment of property at 1850 Edgewood Road from B2 Community Shopping to R2 Single Family.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDA #2168

 

 

APPROVED

 

11.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2168 the preliminary and final plat of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 3 of Fountain Square of Waukegan Subdivision.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2170

 

APPROVED

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2170 the Site Plan for Chase Bank of Fountain Square of Waukegan Subdivision.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALDENAR #2171

 

APPROVED

 

13.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas, that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2171 the map amendment of property at 710 N. Genesee Street from R4 Two Family Residence to R3 Single Family.

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF UNISON SITE MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:

 

14.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept the proposal of Unison Site Management and accept the sum of $304,290 for the buyout of the lease of the cell tower at Fire Station #1 and provide the necessary easement over the tower site.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

THAT THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES HAVE ESTIMATED THE AMOUNT FOR THE TAX LEVY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

15.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the Corporate Authorities have estimated that the 2006 Tax Levy for the City of Waukegan, County of Lake, Illinois, will not exceed $16,320,547, an amount less than 105% of the prior year’s Tax Levy.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS REPORT

 

APPROVED

 

16.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept and place on file the Statement of Operations report for the Month Ended October 31, 2006.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REDEVLOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REVOLUTION ACADEMY SQUARE

06-O-173

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

17.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Revolution Academy Square LLC for property located at 202-210 N. Genesee, Waukegan, Illinois, as presented.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

 MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARNEGIE PRESERVATION PROJECT, INC.

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

 

18.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve an Agreement with the Carnegie Preservation Project, Inc., where by Carnegie Preservation Project, Inc. will convey ownership of the Carnegie Library Building at 1N. Sheridan Rd. to the City.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO CONTRACT WITH HANSEN FOR A PRE-DEPLOYMENT DESIGN ANALYSIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

19.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to contract with Hansen for a Pre-deployment Design Analysis for an upgrade to the City’s Business Licensing Program at a cost not to exceed $9,500.00.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 25, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

20. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated October 25, 2006 in the amount of $1,372,258.00.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

21.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated November 3, 2006 in the amount of $4,043,675.46.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN AND COUNTY OF LAKE REGARDING WORK RELEASE BUILDING ENCROACHMENT

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS cont.:

 

22. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve an Agreement between The City of Waukegan and County of Lake regarding the County’s encroachment onto City ROW at new work release location on S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ACCEPT BID TO CONCRETE WALLS OF THE NEW CITY HALL

 

23.   Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to accept bid from Plaster Service, 1420 120th Ave., Kenosha, WI 51344-7533, in the amount of $26,800.00 to lath and stucco concrete walls of the new city hall.

 

PUT THE ABOVE MOTION INTO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

APPROVED

 

24.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to put the above motion into the Public Works Committee.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF NATIONAL RESOURCE TRUSTEES’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

25.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Needham to accept the proposed settlement of National Resource Trustees’ claim against the City at Yeoman Creek Landfill in amount of $92,049.00.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

PURPOSE OF SETTLING OUTSTANDING EMINENT DOMAIN LAWSUIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

26. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio for the purpose of settling the City’s outstanding eminent domain lawsuit concerning the SW corner of Pershing Rd. and Clayton St. the terms of that settlement is that City will pay $475,000 for the property and all (4) four law suits between the parties will be settled and dismissed.

 

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

 

NAYS:  Alderman TenPas

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REVOLUTION ACADEMY SQUARE LLC

06-O-169

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

27.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance to grant the issuance of a conditional use permit to Revolution Academy Square LLC to allow a retail/office building within the Downtown Lakefront Overlay District, Zoning Calendar #2166.

 

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

 

NAYS:  Alderman TenPas

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3

 

 

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

 

28. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code Entitled, “Alcoholic Beverages,” to extend hours of Service for Establishments located in the Downtown District.

 

MOTION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF THE REVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARQUETTE ENTERPRISE GROUP LLC

06-O-170

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

29.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approve an amendment of the Redevelopment Agreement with Marquette Enterprise Group LLC.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AMENDING THE FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE FEE BOARD

06-O-171

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

30.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approve amending the Ordinance Establishing the Foreign Fire Insurance Fee Board.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN  ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT WITH THE COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

06-O-172

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

31. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt as presented an Ordinance to authorize the execution of an amendment to the March 15, 1994 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the College of Lake County for parking.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

Teddy Anderson

1524 N. Sheridan

 

 

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

32.  Spoke about the Main Street Conference, Waukegan is in the finals for 5 awards

1. Design (street scape)

2. Design project of the year

3. Retail promotion

4. Community Spirit Award

5. Ex-director of the year.

 

 

 

Alderman TenPas

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

33. No comment.

 

Alderman Needham

34.  No comment.

 

Alderman Larsen

 

35. Dan will be retiring from the News-Sun, he will be missed. Marines Toys for Tots beginning soon.  Aldermen’s Larsen father Vic Larson was inducted into Waukegan bowling hall of fame

 

Alderman Rivera

 

36.  At Route 120 & O’Plaine the Phoenix Development involving the construction of 13 homes is underway.

 

Alderman Cunningham

 

37.  Thanked the City for supporting the Olivia Jenkins Fundraiser.  The City of Waukegan employees raised $320.00.

 

 

Alderman Balen

 

38. A 15 year old boy was shot on Lucia Ave. last Sunday (4) times it was gang activity.  B.B. guns shooting out picture windows in that area as well.  This problem lies with not only the kids but their parents.  City will not tolerate this any more.

 

Alderman Moisio

 

39. We need after school programs for these kids or we are just spinning our wheels.

Alderman Figueroa

40.  Express his satisfaction that at the last meeting we approved an amendment to the Taxi Cab Ordinance.

 

Alderman Newsome

 

 

41. No comment.

 

 

GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

42.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation.  TIME:  9:50p.m.

 

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

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

RECONVENED

 

 

 

 

43.  The City Council Reconvened: TIME:  10:38 p.m.

 

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

 

ABSENT:  None

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

44. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio that the City Council Meeting adjourn.  TIME:  10:40 p.m.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                _______________________________________

                                                                                                            CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY

 

 

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