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City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Sept. 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)

Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.

4. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

5. Oath of Office

Oath of Office for regular commissioned appointment as Police Officer to Tanner Gillispie, effective September 03, 2025. (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

6. Board Appointments

Mayor's appointment of Cynthia Green to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term to expire August 31, 2027.

7. Presentation

Recognition of Barbara "Barb" Sandberg for her outstanding dedication and years of service to the Moline community. (Sangeetha Rayapati, Mayor)

8. Questions on the Agenda

9. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items

9.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 23, “PARKS AND RECREATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE II, “OPERATION OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES,” Section 23-2102, “RULES OF CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO ALL PARKS,” by repealing subsection (7) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (7) relating to the same subject matter, to allow not-for-profits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in compliance with Section 4-3309, “CLASS I SPECIAL EVENT NOT FOR PROFIT LICENSE,” through a special use application approved by the Moline Park Board.

9.2 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by Rouse Consulting Group, Inc., for the RCG 30th Anniversary Block Party event scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

9.3 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant (SWAG) Program (FY26) for the amount of $42,985.00 to be used for solid waste management, recycling or educational related activities within the community and authorizing the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 9, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent” due to the grant application deadline of September 10, 2025.

9.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to mow and maintain State right-of-way within the City.

9.5 A Resolution approving the special event application for the annual Lighting on the Commons event scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic, and authorizing the use of public property in conjunction with said event for the uses and purposes more particularly described in Exhibits A and B.

9.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II; and approving a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the City’s local match for Section Number 23-00291-00- BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II, for the amount of $1,150,000.00.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 9, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent.”

9.7 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class C Head Shop Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 9, 2025 under “Items Not on Consent” to avoid delays that could negatively impact business operations and result in lost sales.

9.8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 9, 2025 under “Items Not on Consent” to avoid delays that could negatively impact business operations and result in lost sales.

9.9 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding zoning text amendments to ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 9, “MOLINE CENTRE DISTRICTS,” Section 35-3909, “REVIEW PROCEDURES” to allow for more building design flexibility for non conforming buildings in the Moline Centre districts.

9.10 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services with the Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a LJC to develop the Moline Comprehensive Plan Update.

9.11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Bent River Brewing Co. for use of Parking Lot W and 4th Avenue A (alley) between 17th and 18th Street, to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the “Rouse Consulting Group 30th Anniversary Block Party” on September 25, 2025.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 9, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent” to allow time to process the liquor license.

9.12 A Resolution approving the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. 10. Informational

10.1 September 2025 Status & Information Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator)

10.2 Artisan Zoning and Maker District Discussion (Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development)

11. Council Call to Order

12. Pledge of Allegiance

13. Invocation – Alderperson Castro

14. Roll Call

15. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)

Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.

16. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

17. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes and Appointments

All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.

17.1 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, Committee-of-the-Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of August 26, 2025, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on September 9, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

18. Consent Agenda - Second Reading Ordinances

18.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding certain corrections, additions and/or clarifications to the zoning and land development regulations, including amendments to ARTICLE I, “GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION,” DIVISION 2, “WORD USAGE, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS,” Section 35-1203, “DEFINITIONS;” ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 4, “LAND USE REGULATIONS,” Section 35- 3401, “REGULATION OF ALLOWED USES,” Table 35-3401.1, “Permitted Land Uses;” Section 35-3409, “PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY LAND USES,” and Section 35-3415, “ACCESSORY TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY LAND USES,” concerning commercial principal and accessory solar energy systems.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, "AMUSEMENTS," of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101(c), by increasing the number of Video Gaming Terminal licensed establishments in the City at the request of owner Jeremy Webb of Webb Services LLC d/b/a Casey's Tavern, 1512 15th Street, Moline.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, “AMUSEMENTS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101(c), by increasing the number of Video Gaming Terminal licensed establishments in the City at the request of Jessica Bernauer, purchaser of the Dew Drop Inn, 3620 4th Avenue, Moline.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-3204 “‘R-2’ ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT,” by repealing Section 35-3204 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 35-3204 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35- 3201.1, “Residential and Resource Districts Principal Structure Bulk Standards,” by repealing Table 35-3201.1 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35- 3201.1 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35-3201.2.1, “Residential and Resource Districts Building Lot Coverage,” by repealing Table 35- 3201.2.1 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35-3201.2.1 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35-5100.3, “Minimum Required Parking Spaces,” by repealing Table 35-5100.3, in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35-5100.3, dealing with the same subject matter.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.5 An Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 3015-2024 and partially rescinding a Redevelopment and Economic Incentive Agreement by and between the City of Moline, Renew Moline Properties, LLC, 1701 Series, and 1701 5th Ave, LLC.

Suggested Action: Approval

19. Consent Agenda - Resolutions

19.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement for Phase II Engineering Design for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section Number 24-00296-00-SW, River Drive Streetscaping Project from 12th Street to 19th Street, for an amount not to exceed $301,400.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

19.2 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the Sprint the Miss event, sponsored by Two Rivers YMCA, for the amount of $1,000 from the Special Events Fund to help offset expenses for the annual event to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

19.3 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, that is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; authorizing a grant to the Alzheimer’s Association for the amount of $500 from the Special Events Fund to support the Friends of Walk marketing distribution plan; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

Suggested Action: Approval

19.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Moline and Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit Authority (MetroLINK) Consisting of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Host Lease Agreement.

Suggested Action: Approval

19.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with CBI Bank & Trust for an underground private electrical line located in 36th Street right-of-way.

Suggested Action: Approval

20. Omnibus Vote

21. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions

21.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II; and approving a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the City’s local match for Section Number 23-00291-00- BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II, for the amount of $1,150,000.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

21.2 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant (SWAG) Program (FY26) for the amount of $42,985.00 to be used for solid waste management, recycling or educational related activities within the community and authorizing the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Suggested Action: Approval

21.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Bent River Brewing Co. for use of Parking Lot W and 4th Avenue A (alley) between 17th and 18th Street, to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the “Rouse Consulting Group 30th Anniversary Block Party” on September 25, 2025. 

Suggested Action: Approval

21.4 A Resolution amending the FY 2025 Budget adopted by City Council on December 3, 2024, Council Bill/Resolution No. 1174-2024, to reflect various changes to line items more particularly described herein and authorizing the Director of Finance to do all things necessary to complete said changes.

Suggested Action: Approval

22. Non-Consent Agenda - First Reading Ordinances

22.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding public hearing notice requirements, including amendments to ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 2, Section 35-2201, “COMMON ELEMENTS OF PROCEDURES;” Section 35-2202, “COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT;” and Section 35-2203, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT AND REZONING.”

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

22.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class C Head Shop Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

22.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

23. Miscellaneous Business

24. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

25. Executive Session (if necessary)

26. Adjournment of City Council

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