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HomeMy WebLinkAbouts - October 8, 2008 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING October 8, 2008 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2008, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Amendments to the City’s Liquor Code An ordinance will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Flood Presentation Public Works Director John Loete and Police Chief Lisa Womack reported on the City’s activities during the recent flood. The following is the presentation: El g i n P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t Of f i c e o f E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t Se p t e m b e r 2 0 0 8 F l o o d Re s p o n s e S u m m a r y October 08, 2008 C r i s i s R e s p o n s e P h a s e Cr i s i s R e s p o n s e P h a s e w a s c o n d u c t e d w i t h i n t h e f i r s t 7 2 ho u r s ( S e p t e m b e r 1 3 th th o u g h S e p t e m b e r 1 5 th) Ac t i v a t i o n o f t h e C i t y o f E l g i n E m e r g e n c y O p e r a t i o n s Pl a n Co o r d i n a t e d b y t h e O f f i c e o f E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t – Re s p o n d i n g d e p a r t m e n t s i n c l u d e d P o l i c e , F i r e , P u b l i c Wo r k s , a n d C o d e E n f o r c e m e n t C r i s i s R e s p o n s e P h a s e Sa t u r d a y 1 3 t h El g i n P u b l i c W o r k s b e g a n r e s p o n d i n g t o c a l l s f o r s e w e r b a c k u p s a n d b e g a n cl o s i n g f l o o d e d s t r e e t s . 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Em p h a s i s p l a c e d o n t h e e l d e r l y a n d in d i v i d u a l s w i t h s p e c i a l n e e d s . El g i n P o l i c e O E M m a d e c o n t a c t w i t h E l g i n F i r e S t a t i o n 5 Captain to assist with ev a c u a t i o n a n d u t i l i z e d B oa t 2 a n d E n g i n e 5 . El g i n F i r e a s s i s t e d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 0 r e si d e n t s f r o m O l d O a k s T r a i l e r P a r k vo l u n t a r i l y e v a c u a t e t h e i r r e si d e n c e s i n a n o n e m e r g e n c y n a t u r e . Al l f i r s t r e s p o n d i n g a g e n c i e s c o n t i n u a l l y m o n i t o r e d a l l a r e a s o f t h e c i t y f o r fl o o d i n g a n d p l a c e d a s p e c i a l e m p h a s i s o n k n o w n p r o b l e m a r e a s a n d a r e a s lo c a t e d n e a r t h e F o x R i v e r . 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EP D O E M c o n s i s t e n t l y c o o r d i n a t e d w i t h E l g i n F i r e , K C O E M a n d P u b l i c Wo r k s t o o b t a i n u p t o d a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . El g i n F i r e e s t a b l i s h e d c o m m u n i c a t i o n c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h p u b l i c u t i l i t y co m p a n i e s a n d b e g a n t o a s s e s s w h i c h u t i l i t i e s p o s e d a s a f e t y h a z a r d an d h a d t o b e s h u t o f f . Cr i s i s R e s p o n s e P h a s e Mo n d a y 1 5 t h Co d e E n f o r c e m e n t b e g a n a s s es s i n g e f f e c t e d h o m e s a n d s e n d i ng u p d a t e s o f r e d t a g g e d re s i d e n c e s . 38 h o m e s w e r e “ R e d - T a g g e d ” o r c o n d e m n e d a f t e r a s s e s s m e n t b y Code Enforcement of f i c e r s r e q u i r i n g e v a c u a t i o n . Re d C r o s s c o m m u n i c a t e d t h a t an e m e r g e n c y s h e l t e r i n D e s P l a i n e s w a s a v a i l a b l e . CE R T a n d E l g i n P D O E M c o n d u ct e d a d o o r t o d o o r d a m a g e /n e e d s a s s e s s m e n t a n d p l a c e d fl y e r s o n r e d t a g g e d h o m es p r o v i d i n g c o n t a c t a n d a s s i s t a n c e i n f o r m a t i o n . Em e r g e n c y h o t l i n e f o r f l o o d v i ct i m a s s i s t a n c e s e t u p a t t h e E l g i n P o l i ce Department and ma n n e d 2 4 / 7 . Co n t i n u e d c o n s t a n t c o o r d i n a t i o n w i th f i r s t r e s p o n s e o r g a n i z a t i o n s . El g i n F i r e a s s i s t e d C o d e E n f o r c e m e n t w i t h Bo a t 2 i n c o n d u c t i n g visual assessments of ut i l i t i e s a n d a s s i s t e d i n m on i t o r i n g c l o s e d s t r e e t s . U4 6 H o m e l e s s L i a i s o n a n d K a n e R e g i o n a l E d u c a t i o n L i a i s o n em a i l e d a l l p r i n c i p l e s a s k i n g th e m t o r e p o r t a n y s t u d e n t s d i s p l a c e d b y t h e f l o o d . Cr i s i s R e s p o n s e P h a s e Se p t e m b e r 1 6 th th r o u g h P r e s e n t Th e E l g i n S a l v a t i o n A r m y i s t a k i n g t h e p o i n t th r o u g h o u t t h e r e c o v e r y p h a s e i n c o o r d i n a t i n g wi t h o u t s i d e a g e n c i e s . Ma j o r A c t i v i t i e s I n c l u d e : Wo r k i n g w i t h o u t s i d e a g e n c i e s t o a ss i s t w i t h r e c o v e r y i n c l u d i n g : FE M A Ka n e C o u n t y O E M Re d C r o s s Sa l v a t i o n A r m y Un i t e d W a y U- 4 6 S c h o o l D i s t r i c t El g i n T o w n s h i p Re c o v e r y P h a s e Se p t e m b e r 1 6 th th r o u g h P r e s e n t Ma j o r A c t i v i t i e s I n c l u d e : Wo r k e d w i t h R e d C r o s s , P A D S o f E l g i n , S a l v a t i o n A r m y , a n d ar e a c h u r c h e s t o p r o v i d e i n i t i a l s h e l t e r t o t h o s e i n n e e d . Co n d u c t e d w i n d s h i e l d s u r v e y a s s e s s m e n t s o f s t r e e t s a n d ef f e c t e d a r e a s . EP D a n d C E R T c o n d u c t e d a s e c o n d d o o r - t o - d o o r n e e d s as s e s s m e n t . Di s t r i b u t i o n o f i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g d e b r i s p i c k - u p b y P u b l i c Wo r k s . Re c o v e r y P h a s e co n t i n u e d Se p t e m b e r 1 6 th th r o u g h P r e s e n t Ma j o r A c t i v i t i e s I n c l u d e : Di s t r i b u t i o n o f f o o d , s u p p l i e s , an d c o o r d i n a t i o n o f s h e l t e r f o r re s i d e n t s i n n e e d o f a s s i s t an c e b y t h e S a l v a t i o n A r m y . Co o r d i n a t i o n b e t w e e n v o l u n t e e r h o m e i n s p e c t o r s a n d C o d e En f o r c e m e n t t o i n s p e c t r e d - t a g g e d h o u s e s . On - g o i n g c o o r d i n a t i o n o f v o l u n t e e r s t o a s s i s t w i t h c l e a n - u p . Up o n r e c e i p t o f S t a t e a n d F e d e r al D i s a s t e r d e c l a r a t i o n s , as s i s t i n g F E M A w h i l e c o n d u c t i n g d a m a g e a s s e s s m e n t s . Te a m s o f F E M A I n s p e c t o r s wi l l b e g i n g o i n g d o o r - t o - d o o r be g i n n i n g F r i d a y , O c t o b e r 1 0 th , Re c o v e r y P h a s e co n t i n u e d Re c o v e r y P h a s e co n t i n u e d Re c o v e r y P h a s e co n t i n u e d EP D O E M i s m a i n t a i n i n g c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h t h e S a l v a t i o n A r m y in r e f e r e n c e t o a n y f u r t h e r r e c o v e ry a c t i v i t i e s . I n t o t a l , t h e r e we r e 2 3 a g e n c i e s a n d c i t y d e p a r t m e n t s i n v o l v e d i n t h i s in c i d e n t . As a r e s u l t o f t h i s i n c i d e n t th e C i t y O f E l g i n ’ s E m e r g e n c y Op e r a t i o n s P l a n a c t i v a t e d th e B a s i c P l a n , 1 4 a n n e x e s , 2 mu t u a l a i d a g r e e m e n t s , a n d 2 r e s o l u t i o n s . Co n c l u s i o n Wh a t w e d i d RI G H T : Co o r d i n a t i o n b e t w e e n C i t y o f E l g i n D e p a r t m e n t s a n d O u t s i d e A g e n c i e s Wh a t n e e d s IM P R O V E M E N T : In f o r m a t i o n d i s t r i b u t i o n a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n t o t h e p u b l i c Qu e s t i o n s El g i n P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t Of f i c e o f E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t El g i n P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t Of f i c e o f E m e r gency Management Committee of the Whole October 8, 2008 Page 2 Councilmember Walters asked if the City would meet with other communities regarding the flooding issues along Poplar Creek. Mr. Loete said there was an upcoming regional meeting on this subject. Councilmember Kaptain stated he had served on the Poplar Creek Watershed Committee and the consensus was that the problems were being caused by other communities. He said the flood plains had been expanding due to building expansion. Councilmember Steffen asked if a shelter could be found closer than Des Plaines. Chief Womack replied that was why the EOM had reached out to PADS and to churches in the City, but that the Red Cross was the first organization to contact in time of emergency. Councilmember Kaptain asked how many owner-occupied homes were affected and Chief Womack said she did not know. Councilmember Figueroa thanked staff for the report and agreed that more should be done in regards to communication. Councilmember Walters said the City has no control whether this will happen again. Consideration of Participation by Red Bar Winery & Bistro in the Center City Special Business Loan Program Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to enter into an agreement with Red Bar Winery & Bistro in the amount of $36,469 for participation in the Center City Special Business Loan Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Canfield, were recognized as being in the audience. Consideration of Image Advisory Commission’s Selection of James T. Gifford, Trygve Rovelstad and Carl Parlasca to Receive Formal Elgin Recognition Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the Image Advisory Commission’s selection of James T. Gifford, Trygve Rovelstad, and Carl Parlasca to receive formal Elgin recognition. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Sue Moylan, chairman of the Image Advisory Commission, was present in the audience and she and the Commission were thanked for their work on this project. Consideration of Amendment to the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association’s Articles of Agreement Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the Committee of the Whole October 8, 2008 Page 3 proposed amendment to the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association’s Articles of Agreement. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Sole Source Contract with Trane Chicago for Programming of the HVAC Control System at the Police Facility Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract to Trane Chicago in the amount of $18,696 for programming of the HVAC control system for the Police Facility. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Agreement with J.B. Harris & Company, Inc. to Provide Additional Grant and Development Assistance for the Rehabilitation of 373 Park Street Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to enter into an agreement with J.B. Harris & Company, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 to provide additional grant assistance for the rehabilitation of the property at 373 Park Street. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Change Order No. 9 with Cyberdine Masonry for Masonry Services for Fire Station 7 Commissioner Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Walters, to authorize Change Order No. 9 to the contract with Cyberdine Masonry in the amount of $6,517 for masonry services for Fire Station 7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Agreement with Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce for Branding and Marketing Campaign for the Enhancing Elgin Committee Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve an agreement with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $75,000 to fund preliminary consulting work for a future branding and marketing campaign through the Chamber of Commerce Enhancing Elgin Committee. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of License Agreement with Nicor Gas and Right of Way Maintenance Agreement with Providence Home Owners Association for an Easement for the Construction of a Bike Path Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the license agreement with Nicor Gas and the maintenance agreement with Master Operating Committee of the Whole October 8, 2008 Page 4 Association of Providence to complete construction of a bike path across the Nicor Gas easement and maintain the easement. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Second Amendment to Agreement with ESI Consultants, Ltd. for Construction Inspection of Route 20 and Shales Parkway Water Main Relocation Project Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve Amendment No. 2 with ESI Consultants, Ltd. in the amount of $70,000 to provide construction inspection of a water main relocation project at Route 20 and Shales Parkway. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Acceptance of Trunk 60 Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer and Off-Site Water Main Extension Improvements for Bowes Creek Country Club Phase I Subdivision Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve acceptance of Trunk 60 Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer and Off-site Water Main Extension improvements for Bowes Creek Country Club Phase 1 Subdivision located south of Bowes Road and west of Nolan Road in Elgin. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Kane County Highway Permit Improvements to Randall Road at Saddle Club Parkway/Automall Drive and Point Boulevard Associated with Randall Rose Subdivision Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to authorize execution of the highway permit with Kane County Division of Transportation allowing the construction of improvements to Randall Road, Saddle Club Parkway/Automall Drive, and Point Boulevard. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Agreement with Kane County for Use of a Portion of the City’s Public Works Facility for Salt Storage for 2008 to 2011 Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve an agreement with Kane County for the use of a portion of the City’s Public Works Facility to store salt during the winter seasons of 2008/09, 2009/10, and 2010/11. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Agreement with School District U-46 for the Police (School) Liaison Program Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve an Committee of the Whole October 8, 2008 Page 5 agreement with School district U-46 in the amount of $367,780.30 for the continuance of the Police School Liaison Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Agreement with Larkin Center School for School Liaison Officer Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve renewal of a contract with the Larkin Center in the amount of $70,000 to provide police services in the form of a school liaison officer. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Engineering Enterprises Inc. for Engineering Services for the East Service Zone Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $11,000 for design services of the East Service Zone. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Announcements from Council There were no announcements Announcements from Staff Management Analyst RuthAnne Hall reported on the odd/even parking trial. During the first week of enforcement, there has been a larger percentage of compliance. She stated that abandoned vehicles would be addressed, any noticeable trends would be reviewed, and that neighborhood off-street parking lots would be monitored. She thanked everyone involved for their compliance. She also announced that leaf pickup would begin October 13, 2008. Councilmember Walters asked if vehicle owners who had received multiple tickets would be contacted and Ms. Hall said they would. Public Information Officer Sue Olafson reported on upcoming City events. Adjournment Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Committee of the Whole October 8, 2008 Page 6 s/ Diane Robertson October 22, 2008 Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved