City of Moline Committee of the Whole met July 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Agenda Items
1. Amendment to Chapter 35 of the Moline Code of Ordinances – Fence and Wall Requirements (Chris Mathias, Property Management Coordinator)
2. Amendment to Chapter 35 of the Moline Code of Ordinances – Multiple Family Dwelling (Chris Mathias, Property Management Coordinator)
3. Lil Stevie’s License and Concession Agreement (Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director)
4. Lunda Licensing Agreement (Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director)
5. School District Agreement (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)
6. Other
Informational
Administrator’s Update (Marty Vanags, Interim City Administrator)
COVID-19 Update (Marty Vanags, Interim City Administrator, and Carol Barnes, Finance Director)
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Intergovernmental Cooperation (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)
Public Comment
Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names. Comments may also be emailed the day of the meeting, by 5:30 p.m., to the City Clerk at jparr@moline.il.us. Please type Public Comment in the Subject line.
1. An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-5209, “FENCE AND WALL REQUIREMENTS,” by repealing subsection (1) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (1) dealing with the same subject matter. (Chris Mathias, Property Management Coordinator)
Explanation: The Plan Commission held a public hearing on June 24, 2020, to review and discuss changes to the City’s fencing regulations. The City’s Code currently allows a wire fence (including chain link) to be built in a front yard; the fence must be screened from adjoining properties, streets and rights-of-way with landscaping, unless the fence secures public service and utility uses. The Code also allows a fence to be built with unorthodox building materials if the fence is screened from other properties. Upon discussion, the Plan Commission and staff agreed that rather than requiring such fences to be completely screened from view, they should be prohibited, except for those securing public service and utility uses. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed changes to Section 35-5209(1) of the Code. The attachment to this item is a redline version of the proposed amendment. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
2. An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Table 35-3401.1, “PERMITTED LAND USES,” by adding “Multiple-Family Dwelling” land use to the Neighborhood Center (NC) zoning district. (Chris Mathias, Property Management Coordinator)
Explanation: Rob Bermes, Bermes Properties Inc., owns a mixed-use property at 1806-1812 7th Street, Moline. Bermes is finding it difficult to obtain commercial tenants for the first floor spaces of the property, and he has submitted an application for a text amendment to Chapter 35 of the Code to allow a multi-family dwelling land use to the Neighborhood Center (NC) zoning district so that he may use one of the spaces as an apartment. Per the Code, apartments above the ground floor and single family residential uses are a permitted use within the NC district, whereas apartments on the ground floor are not permitted. The NC district is primarily found in the City’s Olde Town and Uptown neighborhoods and certain areas of Avenue of the Cities.
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on June 24, 2020, to review and discuss Bermes’ proposed request. City staff recommended denial of the request for text amendment to rezone due to parking issues and because it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the proposal. At the same public hearing, City staff presented an alternative solution for Bermes that does not require a Code amendment. Staff researched the Code and determined that duplexes and two-flat houses are allowed within the NC district. Because these two-unit buildings are allowed, staff formed an interpretation that buildings with one apartment on the first floor and one apartment on the second floor may be allowed within the NC district. Although staff and the Plan Commission are recommending denial of the request, the applicant is satisfied with staff’s recommendation, which will allow him to create an apartment on the first floor of the building. Pursuant to Chapter 35, the City Council is to act upon applications following Plan Commission review, and the Commission’s recommendation for denial requires a 2/3 affirmative vote of the City Council to be approved. Approval of this item will result in no text amendment to the Code and concur with the Plan Commission’s recommendation. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the text amendment to the Moline Code of Ordinances
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a License and Concession Agreement between the City of Moline and Lil Stevie’s to sell food and beverages from a mobile food unit at the northeast parking lot of Stephens Park from July 17, 2020, through July 16, 2021, as weather permits, at the City’s sole discretion; and authorizing City staff to do any and all things necessary to fulfill the terms of the License and Concession Agreement. (Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director)
Explanation: Lil Stevie’s desires a License and Concession Agreement for the purpose of selling food and beverages from a mobile food unit at the northeast parking lot of Stephens Park. The Park and Recreation Board supports the agreement and believes that this agreement will enhance services for residents and visitors utilizing Stephens Park. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: Revenue of $650 to account 120-0000-363.15-00: Park Fund, Facility Rental
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
4. A Special Ordinance closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Lunda Construction Company and its representatives for use of public right-of-way, as well as certain Park property and City-owned property, in conjunction with the I-74 Bridge construction. (Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director)
Explanation: Lunda Construction Company has previously been granted use of public right-of-way and greenspace located between 54th Street and 55th Street, and Old River Drive and First Avenue, for use as an arch deck laydown yard, from February 18, 2019, through August 21, 2020, for the I-74 Bridge construction project. Said use, including road closures, has allowed the contractor to assemble the bridge’s arch sections on land in a more efficient operation than could be accomplished in the river channel, potentially saving several weeks to the overall construction schedule. Lunda seeks to extend said use from August 21, 2020, through December 31, 2021, and to enter into a Licensing Agreement with the City for use of the right-of-way and certain Park property and City-owned property (collectively, the “Premises”) for that time period. Pursuant to the Licensing Agreement, Lunda agrees to pay to the City the $150 Licensing Agreement annual charge; $17,600 in lost rental fees for Ben Butterworth park shelters for the months of May through September 2020; and $200 per month, beginning September 1, 2020, for any month, or part thereof, that the right-of-way/roadways are not fully open. Upon expiration of the Licensing Agreement, Lunda agrees to restore the Premises to its pre-construction condition including repair and/or restoration to the bike path and parking lots and street pavement, and replacement of a memorial tree currently on the Premises that will be removed by the City. The term of the Licensing Agreement may be extended upon written agreement of the parties, and the parties acknowledge that an extension will require approval by the City Council and Lunda’s agreement to remit payment to the City for lost rental fees as well as staff time and equipment necessary to reroute traffic during an extended time period. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: Revenue of $21,350 to account 120-0000-363.15-00: Park Fund, Facility Rental
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
5. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Moline and the Board of Education of Moline School District No. 40 setting forth the terms for assignment of four police liaison officers to Moline schools for the 2020-2021 school year. (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)
Explanation: This annual reimbursement agreement includes four police officers assigned to Moline School District No. 40 (“District”) during the 2020-2021 school year. The District will reimburse 40% of the salary and benefit costs for the officers assigned at Moline High School, the Alternative High School, and Wilson and John Deere Middle Schools. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: Reimbursement of $207,739 by Moline School District No. 40
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
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