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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel Newton Finn were present.
Absent: City Treasurer John Schwab |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian request a moment of silence.
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SEE ATTACHED |
Mayor’s Comments:
1. 1. Please see attached. 2. |
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CHECK PRESENTION BY MEMBERS OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD
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AUDIENCE TIME:
2. Lake County Board Commissioners Kyle, Cunningham, Hewitt, Nixon, and O’Rourke presented a check to the City of Waukegan for $100,000.00 for Brown Field clean-up.
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James Donovan Keith Ave. |
3. Thanked all of the volunteers who helped decorate the downtown |
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Jeanette Lindsy 403 Westmoreland Avenue |
4. 4. She was issued a ticket for defective windshield. She feels that she should not have received a ticket for this offense.
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Deleetre Tennor 674 Mc Alister
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1. 5. He asked what will happen to the employee of the Smoke and Gun that sold him a stolen handgun. |
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Chris Blanks 409 Oak Street |
5. 6. Discussed the defective windshield tickets. He indicated that a number of police officers should have been issued tickets for this offense on their personal vehicle but were not. He asked why they were not issued tickets. |
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APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2009 AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
7.Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve Minutes of November 16, 2009 and Executive Session Minutes
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT A PROCLAMATION FOR DECEMBER AS NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
APPROVED
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. 8. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented a Proclamation proclaiming December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |
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PRESENTATION
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3. 9. Presentation for MDA.
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PRESENTATION |
10. Presentation by Route 120 Corridor group, Marty Buehler and Paula Trigg.
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TO HAVE AN OMNIBUS VOTE ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS EXCLUDED ITEM A ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT AND ITEM A UNDER ORDINANCES
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to have an omnibus vote on all agenda items. Excluded in this vote was item A in the Judiciary Committee The Land marking of Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Avenue and item A under Ordinances, to adopt the 2009 Tax Levy Ordinance as presented. Prior to the omnibus vote the chairman of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee explained each item coming out of their Committee. Mr. Finn read each item under New Business as well before the vote was called. After discussion of item (A) in the Judiciary Committee, Aldermen TEMPAS requested that item (A) be held in committee.
4. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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CAST AN OMNIBUS VOTE ON ALL AGENDA ITEMS EXCEPT ITEM (A) UNDER ORDINANCES
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to cast an omnibus vote on all agenda items except item (A) under ordinances to adopt the 2009 Tax Levy Ordinance as presented.
5. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2284
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM: 6. 7. 13. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve Zoning Calendar #2284, 622 W. Grand Avenue for a Conditional Use Permit for a hand car wash.. 8. 9. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE FOR A SIGN ORDINANCE MORATORIUM FOR 90-DAYS
APPROVED
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14. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance for a Sign Ordinance Moratorium for 90-day for electronic message boards.
10. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE TO ADD A LICENSE FOR AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF RODEOS
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to add a license and Procedures for approval of rodeos. 11. 12. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 24
APPROVED
C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SIGN ORDINANCE
APPROVED
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16. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel an ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the City Code to add a provision for temporary water services activation for construction purposes.
13. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
17. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to amend the Sign Ordinance to reflect a minimum annual sign permit fee.
14. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED THE CDBG PROGRAM GOALS
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented the CDBG Program Goals and Strategies for program Years 2010-2014.
15. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO ARTCLE 4
APPROVED |
19. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Adoption of Amendment to Article 4 as required by State Mandate.
16. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING
APPROVED |
PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN LARSEN:
20. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking only in front of the residence commonly known as 730 S. Victory Street.
17. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT RESTRICTING PARKING
APPROVED |
PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMITTEE REPORTcont.:
21. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect restricting parking, after a snowfall of two or more inches, on the above streets.
18. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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C.C DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING
APPROVED |
22. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect resident permit parking on S. Victory Street both sides, between Belvidere Road and George Street.
19. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT RESTRICTING PARKING ON NEWCASTLE COURT
APPROVED
INFORMATION
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23. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect restricting parking on the west side of E. Newcastle Court from the Intersection of York House Road to the driveway of 3152 W. Newcastle Court and on the east side of E. Newcastle Court, from the intersection of York House Road to the driveway of 3167 E. Newcastle Court.
20. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
PUBLIC SAFTEY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
INFORMATION ONLY:
Police Department:
24. The Waukegan Police Department received two checks totaling $3,023.91 from the Illinois State Police Forfeited Funds.
25. The proceeds for the auction held on October 3, 3009 were $2,611.90. The check has been deposited in the General Fund.
Fire Department:
26. The Waukegan Fire Department respectfully requests discussion time, to follow up on the contracts for Fire Alarm Board potential changes. |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2009
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
27. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the Payroll dated November 19, 2009 in the amount of $1,368,868.38.
21. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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APPROVE BILLS DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2009
APPROVED |
28. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas approves Bills dated November 7, 2009 in the amount of $5,926,029.20.
22. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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APPOINT SUE SCHMIDT TO THE WAUKEGAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APPROVED
APPROVE THE RAFFLE SALE APPLICATION FROM THE WAUKEGAN MAIN STREET
APPROVED |
29. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to appoint Sue Schmidt to the Waukegan Development Commission to replace George Chazaro who has resigned and Diane Verratti to the Waukegan Renaissance Commission to replace Newton Finn who has resigned.
23. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE NEW BUSINESS cont.:
30. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the Raffle Sale Application from the Waukegan Main Street.
24. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ADOPTION OF 2009 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE 09-O-105
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
31. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt an ordinance as presented approving the 2009 Tax Levy in the amount of $ 19,000.308.00
25. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Alderman Moisio |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
32. Met with Mayor Sabonjian and Robin Schabes an Economic Meeting will be held before January 1, 2009. No parking between 2:00 a.m. & 6:00 a.m. or No Parking at all. We need to make a decision. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
33. Snow storm coming. Be careful driving. |
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Alderman Newsome |
34. Be careful with the snow, shovel sidewalks to keep kids out of the streets. |
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Alderman TenPas |
35. Please park in your drive way with the snow coming so we can clean the streets.
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Alderman Needham |
36. Shovel neighbors sidewalks too; we do not want kids in the street. |
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Alderman Larsen |
37. Complained about advertisers being thrown onto drive ways and sidewalks. If we increase cost of fines, this activity will stop. Let’s get something done now. The flyers destroy snow blowers. |
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Alderman Rivera |
38. 9th Ward Meeting, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Lions Club luncheon distributed items to needy children. |
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Alderman Cunningham |
39. Sidewalk belongs to home owner, not the city. Census-encourage everyone to stand up and be counted we cannot afford to let any resident go uncounted. He is happy about new snow route restrictions in his ward. |
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Alderman Koncan EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
26. 27. 40. Reminded everyone of December 7, was the date Pearl Harbor was attacked . 28. 41. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss matters of Litigation. TIME: 8:48 p.m.
29. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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RECONVENED |
42. The City Council reconvened. TIME: 9:48 p.m.
30. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, and Koncan
ABSENT: None |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
43. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adjourn. TIME: 9:49p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |