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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 8:00P.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. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
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 REGULAR MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve the regular meeting and executive session minutes of November 17, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE 2008 WAUKEGAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM 08-R-107
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, a resolution for the 2008 Waukegan High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team.
MOTION PASSED |
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A PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING MONTH
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3. A proclamation was presented for National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, December 2008.
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR ELEANOR MURKEY 08-R-108
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, a resolution for Eleanor Murkey.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CHANGE IN CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-44 08-O-109
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the change in Chapter 3, Section 3-44 of the City Code to allow nine (9) EE Licenses instead of (8).
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: Alderman Newsome
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Car Wash at 3200 Belvidere Road. Zon. Cal. #2252
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru facility at 3925 Fountain Square Place. Zon. Cal. #2254
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VARIANCE TO THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AT THE FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA
APPROVED |
8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the variance to the required number of parking spaces at the Fountain Square Plaza. Zon. Cal. #2259
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
9. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor’s Office at 926 S. Green Bay Road with conditions outlined by staff. Zon. Cal. #2253
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONTRACTOR’S YARD
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor’s Yard at 3030 Tenth Street. Zon. Cal. #2255
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE RRE HONDA SUBDIVISION
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11. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Council draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the RRE Honda Subdivision at 100 N. Green Bay Road with the conditions outlined by staff. Zon. Cal. #2256
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN RIVERA |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PUCIN’S SUBDIVISION
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Pucin’s Subdivision at 405 Oakwood Avenue with the conditions outlined by staff. Zon. Cal. #2257
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA 08-O-110
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Site Plan Approval for the Bank of America facility with the conditions outlined by staff. Zon. Cal. #2258
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING PAYDAY LOAN BUSINESSES 08-0-111
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
14. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Text Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance regarding payday loan businesses. Zon. Cal. #2260
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES 08-0-112
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Text Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the placement of accessory structures. Zon. Cal. #2261
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MORATORIUM ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 08-O-113
APPROVED |
16. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the moratorium on Multi-Family Residential Developments.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEW PLUMBING CODE 08-O-114
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the new plumbing code.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE FOR WHEN GARBAGE CAN BE SET OUT 08-O-115
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
18. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the amendment to the City Code for when garbage can be set out.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2008 TAX LEVY 08-O-116
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
19. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the 2008 Tax Levy in the sum of $18,067,744.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY, SERIES 1998 08-O-117
APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance abating a portion of the 2008 Tax Levy for the payment of principal and interest on the $9,760,000 General Obligation Bond Issue, Series 1998.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY, SERIES 2001 08-O-118
APPROVED |
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance abating a portion of the 2008 Tax Levy for the payment of principal and interest on the $20,000,000 General Obligation Bond Issue, Series 2001.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY, SERIES 2003A 08-O-119
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:
22. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance abating a portion of the 2008 Tax Levy for the payment of principal and interest on the $26,500.00 General Obligation Bond Issue, Series 2003A.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2008 TAX LEVY, SERIES 2005A 08-O-120
APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance abating a portion of the 2008 Tax Levy for the payment and interest on the $24,760.00 General Obligation Bond Issue, Series 2005A.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO DISSOLVE THE LEWIS AVENUE TIF #2
APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to dissolve the Lewis Avenue Tax Increment Financing District (TIF #2).
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO DISSOLVE THE BELVIDERE ROAD TIF #3
APPROVED |
25. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to dissolve the Belvidere Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF #3).
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
26. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated November 21, 2008 in the amount of $1,441,610.48.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED DECEMBER 1, 2008
APPROVED |
27. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded byAlderman TenPas to approve bills dated December 1, 2008 in the amount of $924,430.36.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
28. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Koncan that the City Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation, Real Estate Purchases and Real Estate Sales. TIME: 8:54 PM
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED |
29. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 10:10 PM
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
ABSENT: None |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY IN FRONT OF 1043 BERWICK BLVD 08-O-121
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
30. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking only in front of the residence at 1043 Berwick Blvd.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT A ONE-WAY STREET ON MADISON AVENUE
HELD OVER |
31. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented an ordinance to reflect a one-way street on Madison Avenue, between West Street and Sherman Place, westbound only.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WAUKEGAN GAMING, LLC 08-O-122
APPROVED |
32. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the second amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement with Waukegan Gaming, LLC.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: Aldermen Newsome and Cunningham
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LAKE COUNTY AND LAKE COUNTY COALITION
HELD OVER |
33. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan, Habitat for Humanity Lake County and Lake County Coalition for the homeless.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN AND NICASA
HELD OVER |
34. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan and NICASA.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
AUDIENCE TIME:
35. The Black Abolition Movement Program will be on December 14, 2008 from 3:30 – 7:00 PM. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
36. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME
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37. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Larsen to designate an honorary Street name for David “Corky” Calhoun for New York St between Glen Flora and Grand Ave.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ALDERMAN TENPAS
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ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
38. There was some criminal damage in his ward. Being athletic is the key to keeping kids out of trouble. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
39. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN LARSEN
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40. David Perkins is the director of the soccer team. Many winter events are coming up.
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ALDERMAN RIVERA
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41. Thanked Department Heads for attending his ward meeting. There are many gift shops downtown that need our support. Several grand openings are coming up.
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
42. Condolences to the families of Wes Dunski and Marv Arrington whom just passed away. The Council Meetings are not being aired in full. Could Pat Morris come and speak before the City Council.
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ALDERMAN KONCAN
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43. He is very impressed by the soccer team and the coaches. |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
44. No Comment. |
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ADJOURNMENT
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45. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Needham that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 10:25 PM
MOTION PASSED |