Sangeetha Rayapati - City Of Moline Mayor | City Of Moline
Sangeetha Rayapati - City Of Moline Mayor | City Of Moline
City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Oct. 24
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)
Alderperson Debbie Murphy (Ward 1)
Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)
Alderperson Abdur Razzaque (Ward 3)
Alderperson Matt Timion (Ward 4)
Alderperson Jessica Finch (Ward 5)
Alderperson Pat O’Brien (Ward 6)
Alderperson Anna Castro (Ward 7)
Alderperson James Patrick Schmidt (Alderperson At-Large)
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator
Brandi Russell, Deputy City Clerk
Carol Barnes, Director of Finance
David Dryer, Director of Engineering ~electronically
Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator
Todd Noe, Deputy Chief of Police
Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development
Bryon Lear, Library Director
Tony Loete, Director of Utilities ~electronically
Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief
David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager
K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager ~electronically
OTHERS: David Silverman, Corporation Counsel
Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Questions on the Agenda
There were no questions on the agenda.
Agenda Items
5.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the City’s acceptance of a grant award for the amount $417,000; and authorizing City staff to do all things necessary to execute all assurances and certifications to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Strong Communities Program (SCP), Round 2 Grant; and authorizing the Community & Economic Development Department to begin work upon execution of the Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Strong Communities Program (SCP), Round 2 Grant, and to do all things necessary to implement said grant requirements. Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development, spoke on the opportunities provided by the grant, including solving issues related to the acquisition and rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned properties, and promoting housing redevelopment. Due to a timing issue in grant submittal, this item appears on the Council Agenda for approval tonight, allowing the team to prepare documents for timely submittal before November 8, 2023. A motion was made by Alderperson Schmidt to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Timion. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Informational
6.1 2022-2024 Action Plan Dashboard, FY23, Q3 Report. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, shared that the City continues to monitor monthly and quarterly progress to provide City Council and the public a clear understanding of the City’s strategic goal progress. Mayor Rayapati inquired about the rebranding goal and would rather focus on the City’s website design, making it functional and easy to use. She is also interested in the Crisis Communications Plan that is coming forward in November 2023. She confirmed with Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development, that there should be a Small Business Incentive idea in the updated Strategic Plan. Mathias will follow up with City Council. Mayor Rayapati mentioned 2.5 C, Establish Downtown Farmers Market Program, and that she has been in talks with Loredana Cooper of the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Center, Black Hawk College, about other market ideas and will revisit that. For 2.3 G, Improve Staff Development & Training, Mayor Rayapati reinforced that she expects to see Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training included within this Strategic Plan.
6.2 Budget Review FY 2024-2026 Operating Budgets (as needed)
Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to suspend the rules and allow for motions to be made and voted upon in the Informational section. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Carol Barnes, Finance Director, shared that City Council will follow the 2024 Budget Work Session #2 handout (attached), which includes an outline of the motions made at the Saturday, October 21, 2023 Council meeting and proposed motions for Council consideration for this evening.
1. The County must show the CIP levy as “Corporate” levy on the tax bills, but the changes will be communicated to the public.
2. See Attachment #1 with updated totals.
3. No action needed.
4. The 2023 Council contingency budget was updated to include this expenditure in 2024.
5. No action needed.
6. No action needed.
7. Complete. The Turf project and OSLAD grant were removed from Special Capital Projects Fund.
8. Complete. The Special Capital Projects Fund was updated.
9. No action needed. Updated Special Capital Projects Fund to decrease amount for Tennis Court Asphalt – Option #1 to $170,000 in 2024.
10. Option #3 maintains 3% Franchise fees for 2027 and beyond, but pushes funding for Central Fire Station to 2031. This item will be discussed further at the November 7, 2023 City Council meeting.
11. Barnes reviewed the three options for the 10-year Special Projects Fund, including effects of the property tax levy on residents for each option.
- Alderperson Schmidt clarified that the motion made at the October 21, 2023 City Council meeting was to remove “Skate Park under Bridge” project from the 2026 Special Capital Projects but to leave that project in the consideration list for MKSK work. The money from the project was not meant to be rolled into MKSK. Barnes will recalculate the numbers with this in mind.
- Alderperson Schmidt was interested in Option #2 (Attachment #3) but with modifications. A motion was made by Alderperson Schmidt, seconded by Alderperson Timion, to approve the 10 year Special Capital Projects Fund, Option #2, as amended in the following language: Decrease the 2024-2026 property tax levy to $16,346,696 and change the General Fund allocation to $586,800; remove from the Cannabis fund the $150,000 transfer to the special events fund for Mo.Live in 2024-2026; add to the Cannabis fund a transfer to the CIP fund of $213,200 in 2024-2026, which is the amount it was reduced from the property tax levy. Discussion ensued. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none. Barnes said this item will return at the November 7, 2023 City Council meeting as Option 2, as amended.
13. No action needed.
14. This was covered by the motion made in #11. No action needed.
15. This was covered by the motion made in #11. No action needed.
16. No action needed.
17. No action needed.
18. No action needed.
19. A motion was made by Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, to approve the increase of the Youth Commission Fund, as presented at the October 21, 2023 City Council meeting, to a total of $10,000, from Council contingency for 2024. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
20. This was covered by the motion made in #11. No action needed.
21. No action needed.
22. No action needed.
23. No action needed.
Barnes shared that budget adoption will occur at the November 21, 2023 City Council meeting. The final resolution to adopt the 2023 Budget Amendments will occur at the December 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
Adjournment of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
There was no invocation.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro and Schmidt present. Absent: None.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole, Council and Executive Session minutes of October 10, 2023 and Council meeting minutes of October 17, 2023.
Resolutions
12.1 1188-2023 A Resolution declaring a 2005 John Deere Motor Grader, serial # DW672DX596790, a City-owned asset, as surplus property, and authorizing the Fleet and Facilities Manager to dispose of said vehicle through the legal disposal process that is most advantageous to the City, whether sealed bid, auction, negotiations, or otherwise.
12.2 1189-2023 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to the Seventh Amendment to the Site License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC related to AT&T cellular equipment at the 17th Avenue elevated water tank.
12.3 1190-2023 A Resolution approving a new special event application for Mercado on Fifth’s Mercado Navideño event scheduled for Friday, November 10, 2023, and closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic.
12.4 1191-2023 A Resolution approving the special event application for the annual Lighting on the Commons event scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023, and closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic.
Omnibus Vote
Alderperson Macias, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Non-Consent Agenda
Second Reading Ordinances
14.1 3043-2023 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER and SEWERS,” Section 34-4203, “DETENTION SYSTEM CRITERIA,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new subsection (c)(3).
Adopted. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to approve Council Bill 3043- 2023. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Resolutions
15.1 1048-2023-R A Resolution approving a Property Tax Guarantee Agreement by and between the City of Moline and Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC.
Approved. Alderperson Castro, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to approve Council Bill 1048- 2023-R. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
15.2 1192-2023 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the City’s acceptance of a grant award for the amount $417,000; and authorizing City staff to do all things necessary to execute all assurances and certifications to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Strong Communities Program (SCP), Round 2 Grant; and authorizing the Community & Economic Development Department to begin work upon execution of the Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Strong Communities Program (SCP), Round 2 Grant, and to do all things necessary to implement said grant requirements.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved to approve Council Bill 1192- 2023. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Non-Consent Agenda
First Reading Ordinances
16.1 An Ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund and terminating the designation of the SouthPark Mall Redevelopment Project Area (TIF No. 8) within the City of Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Advanced. Alderperson O’Brien, seconded by Alderperson Finch, moved to advance Item 16.1 to second reading. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
16.2 An Ordinance dissolving the special tax allocation fund and terminating the designation of the Route 6/150 Redevelopment Project Area (TIF No. 9) within the City of Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Advanced. Alderperson O’Brien, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item 16.2 to second reading. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
16.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by removing Fourteenth Avenue, on the south side, from a point 40 feet west of the center line of the first alley east of 18th Street, east for a distance of 80 feet; and 15th Avenue, on the south side, from a point 40 feet west of the center line of the alley east of Eighteenth Street, east for a distance of 80 feet; and adding Fifteenth Avenue, on the south side, from a point 40 feet west of the center line of the alley east of Eighteenth Street, east for a distance of 80 feet.
Advanced. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to advance Item #16.3 to second reading. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
16.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by removing Fortieth Street, on the east side, from Fourth Avenue, north for a distance of 200 feet; adding Fortieth Street, on east side, from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue; and adding Fortieth Street, on west side, from Fourth Avenue, north 208 feet to the property line between properties of 235 40th Street and 225 40th Street.
Advanced. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to advance Item #16.4 to second reading. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy and Macias; nays: none.
Miscellaneous Business
Alderperson Macias stated that Mercado’s Dia de los Muertos Parade is on Saturday, October 28, 2023, and invited all to attend.
Public Comment
There was no additional public comment.
Executive Session:
Alderperson Murphy, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Property Acquisition-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Timion, Finch, O’Brien, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias and Razzaque; nays: none.
City Council convened in Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 7:18 p.m.
Adjournment of City Council
Upon motion of Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Macias, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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