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City of Moline Committee of the Whole met July 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)

Alderman Scott Williams (Ward 1)

Alderman Mike Wendt (Ward 3)

Alderman Matt Timion (Ward 4)

Alderman Sam Moyer (Ward 5)

Alderman Pat O’Brien (Ward 6)

Alderman Mike Waldron (Ward 7)

Alderman James Patrick Schmidt (Alderman At-Large)

ABSENT: Alderman Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)

STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator

Janine Hollembaek Parr, City Clerk

Joe Kuhlenbeck, Interim Public Works Director

Leah Miller, Human Resources Director

Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

Bryon Lear, Library Director

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Jeff Snyder, Fire Chief

Carol Barnes, Finance Director

K.J. Whitley, Community Development Program Manager

Brian Johnson, Police Captain

Edis Jazvin, Police Officer

OTHERS: Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel

Marty Vanags

Hector Lareau, Corporation Counsel for the City of Rock Island

Area Bicyclists

Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Questions on the Agenda

Will Tolmie’s term on the Police Pension Board does not expire until next year.

Oath of Office

Oath of office for probationary appointment as police officer to Edis Jazvin, effective March 22, 2021.

Mayor’s Board Appointments

Mayor’s appointment of John Schaaf to CACUP for a full 3-year term to expire July 31, 2024.

Mayor’s appointment of Melvin Grimes to the Moline Housing Authority for a full 3-year term to expire July 31, 2024.

Mayor’s appointment of Pat O’Brien to the Moline Housing Authority for a full 3-year term to expire July 31, 2024.

Mayor’s appointment of Raegan Jones to the Moline Housing Authority for a full 3-year term to expire July 31, 2024.

Mayor’s appointment of Greg Swanson to the Keep Moline Beautiful Commission for a full 3-year term to expire November 30, 2023.

Mayor’s appointment of Scott Williams to the Keep Moline Beautiful Commission for a full 3-year term to expire November 30, 2023.

Mayor’s appointment of Mary Lind to the Keep Moline Beautiful Commission for a full 3-year term to expire November 30, 2023.

Mayor’s appointment of Bryan Prybil to the Youth Commission for a full 3-year term to expire March 31, 2024.

Mayor’s reappointment of Dan Mizner to the Historic Preservation Commission for a full 3-year term to expire April 30, 2024.

Mayor’s reappointment of Craig Mack to the Historic Preservation Commission for a full 3-year term to expire April 30, 2024.

Mayor’s reappointment of Barbara Sandberg to the Historic Preservation Commission for a full 3-year term to expire April 30, 2024.

Mayor’s reappointment of Bill Fitzsimmons to the Plan Commission for a full 6-year term to expire June 30, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Cindy Wermuth to the Plan Commission for a full 6-year term to expire June 30, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Rick Jennings to the Police Pension Board for a full 2-year term to expire April 30, 2023.

Agenda Items

1. An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting an amendment to the Zoning Map, incorporated therein as Section 35-3103 (Kenneth W. Rogers, Jr., 1613 20th Avenue). The applicants, Kenneth and Kristina Rogers, requested to rezone 1613 20th Avenue from R-2 (One Family Residential District) to NC (Neighborhood Center District). The subject property is currently a vacant residential property. The applicant is requesting the NC zoning district to allow for a hair salon business. Under the current NC zoning district, beauty shops and related uses are allowed. Staff seeks City Council’s approval of the request to concur with Plan Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Timion to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Discussion had. Motion passed with Alderman Moyer voting nay.

2. A Resolution authorizing the Community & Economic Development Department to purchase a Niton XLp 300 Lead Paint Analyzer from Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc., in the amount of $15,975. In 2018, the City of Moline applied for, received and administers a $2,400,000 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant, on behalf of the Illinois Quad Cities Healthy Homes Coalition (IQCHHC). The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy Housing and Lead Hazard Controls requires that any x-ray fluorescence analyzers used in HUD Guidelines compliant lead-based paint inspections or lead Risk Assessments possess an approved Performance Characteristics Sheet. Currently, there are two analyzers with HUD approved certifications (different specifications): Viken Detection Pb200i Handheld XRF Lead Paint Analyzer and Niton SLp 300 Lead Paint Analyzer. Staff previously purchased a Viken Detection Pb200i Handheld XRF Lead Paint Analyzer in 2019. This purchase would be for a second XRF gun, the Niton XRF. Additionally, the Community Development Division would like to trade in a 2009-XLp 300A Lead Paint Analyzer (with 40 mCi Cd-109 excitation source) for a credit to this 2021 purchase. A motion was made by Alderman O’Brien to approve. Seconded by Alderman Waldron. There was discussion. K.J. Whitley, Community Development Program Manager, explained that there are three guns for use within the Coalition, which includes the Cities of Rock Island, East Moline and Silvis, Project NOW and the Rock Island County Health Department. Motion passed unanimously.

3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for traffic signal maintenance. The City and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have an existing agreement whereby IDOT reimburses the City for traffic signal electrical and maintenance costs at IDOT intersections. The current agreement expired on June 30, 2021. Staff seeks approval from City Council to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for traffic signal maintenance for a 10-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2030. A motion was made by Alderman Waldron to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed unanimously.

4. An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances regarding the number of Class C/CC/CCC licenses allowable within the City. The City generally has the power to determine the number, kind and classification of retail liquor licenses (235 ILCS 5/4-1). Many communities exercise this power by limiting the number of liquor licenses to the number that are issued. Without such limits, communities must issue licenses to every eligible licensee. With such limits, communities can make a legislative determination whether to increase the number of licenses for each new applicant. The proposed ordinance maintains the existing license and option number limits in the City’s liquor code and sets the number of package retailer licenses at the existing number (one Class C, 34 Class CC, and one Class CCC). A motion was made by Alderman Schmidt to approve. Seconded by Alderman Moyer. There was discussion. Increasing the distance between Class C/CC/CCC licensed establishments to a distance greater than 100 feet was suggested. Corporation Counsel will investigate the requirement of surrounding municipalities and make a recommendation. Motion passed unanimously.

Informational

Cocktails To Go. Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel, explained that Cocktails to Go were initiated last year as a way to support retailers suffering from loss of business due to the pandemic by allowing carry out drinks. The Liquor Control Act was recently amended to allow combined on-premises/off-premises licensees to serve cocktails and single servings of wine “to go” subject to statutory conditions and local ordinances. 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8. The original law was effective on June 2, 2020, and due to expire after one year, but the amendments extend the law to January 3, 2024. Under recent guidance from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, only retailers with a combined license for on-premises/off-premises sales can make the authorized to-go sales. Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Sales and Delivery of “To Go” Mixed Drinks/Cocktails and Single Servings of Wine (June 14, 2021). The guidance also includes packaging and labeling requirements and service requirements for employees. The to-go cocktail or single-serving of wine may be delivered to the consumer over-the-counter inside the business, by curbside delivery by a retailer employee, or by home delivery by a retailer employee. For curbside or home deliveries, the sealed container must be placed in the vehicle trunk or (if no trunk) other vehicle compartment not readily accessible to the passenger area. Deliveries through a drive-through or by third party delivery companies are prohibited. Local municipalities may prohibit or further restrict the sales and delivery of “to go” mixed drinks/cocktails and single servings of wine. The Council had some discussion last month on whether to restrict the parameters of cocktails to go in the future. Corporation Counsel recommends following The Liquor Control Act, rather than amending the Moline Code of Ordinances, at this time. Discussion had. Corporation Counsel indicated that delivery of cocktails is to a place, not specifically to a residence.

Other. Janine Hollembaek Parr, City Clerk, explained the process of setting the annual meetings calendar. There was discussion. Alderman Wendt, seconded by Alderman Moyer, moved to direct staff to provide an explanation of the current ordinance and propose guidelines for rescheduling meetings, with input from Council. Motion passed with Aldermen Waldron and Schmidt voting nay. Alderman Timion, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, moved to accept the calendar as revised. Corporation Counsel Margaret Kostopulos corrected that the calendar had not been revised, rather two meetings had been cancelled and two special meetings called. Alderman Timion, seconded by Alderman Waldron, moved to amend to accept the cancellation of regularly scheduled meetings and the scheduling of special meetings as previously proposed. Motion carried with Aldermen Wendt and Willams voting nay.

Public Comment

Hector Lareau, Corporation Counsel for the City of Rock Island, Illinois, addressed the Council in support of adding bikeways infrastructure within the City. Mr. Lareau explained that biking in Moline is perilous to the extreme. He indicated that more people would bicycle if they were able to do so safely. Alderman Wendt voiced his agreement and explained the City’s plan to add bike paths, referencing the bikeways map: moline.il.us\bikeways.

Resident Dan McNeil explained that he was part of the committee that worked on Moline’s Bikeways Plan a decade ago. Moline has a treasure of trails. He indicated the need for more education and encouragement of cyclists and motorists in our community.

Resident Mark Hendricks commented that he has commuted by bicycle for 30 years. There is a large and growing segment of the community that will not be able to afford a vehicle and will turn to cycling. He implored the Council to take the request for bikeways seriously.

Resident Dean Mathias indicated that he served on the City’s Complete Streets Committee. He referenced the Quad Cities Metro Area Bicycle Map calling for progress in adding bikeways to the community.

Bob, President of the Quad City Bike Club, addressed the Council in support of adding bike paths within the City and offered the Club’s support of this initiative.

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The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

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