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HomeMy WebLinkAboutm - July 11, 2012 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 11, 2012 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2012, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Neighborhood Grant Update and Grant Management (eCivis) Aaron Cosentino, Management Analyst, provided an update on the Neighborhood Grant program and the Grant Management software (eCivis). A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. There was discussion regarding the number of applications, funding still available, the proposed pedestrian bridge, and the bike map project. Business License Update Rick Kozal, Assistant City Manager and Chief Operating Officer, provided an update on the compliance and enforcement of the business license. He noted that there had been substantial compliance and through a cooperation of the Finance and Code department the status of several establishments it was determined a business license was not needed. Also, the first Administrative Adjudication hearing regarding the noncompliance of establishments would be held on August 1st. Consideration of Economic Incentive Agreement with the Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc. Rick Kozal, Assistant City Manager and Chief Operating Officer, outlined the proposed incentive agreement with the Portillo Restaurant Group Inc. He noted that consistent with the City Council’s direction there were no cash incentives in the agreement but rather in kind services. Committee of the Whole July 11, 2012 Page 2 Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, introduced the members of the Portillo Restaurant Group. Mr. Dick Portillo expressed his thanks to the staff for their efforts and complimented them on their professionalism. He noted that this location was serving as a prototype and they anticipated employing 120 people at this location. They anticipated being a good neighbor and keep the surrounding area in mind when moving forward with the development of this area. Mayor Kaptain noted that several years ago Wal-Mart received incentives, in the form of sales tax relief, which set the stage for further development. He also asked Mr. Portillo that when they did the hiring for the estimated 120 employees that they would favor Elgin zip codes. Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to enter into an economic incentive agreement with Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc. to induce the development of a restaurant and retail complex employing approximately 120 persons and generating an estimated $7 million in annual revenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Whether to Amend the Elgin Municipal Code to Permit Video Gaming Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Elgin, as Provided for in the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq. There was a discussion regarding the potential impact of changing the ordinances that governed gaming in the City. It was thought that permitting video gaming would negatively impact the Grand Victoria Casino. The consensus of the Council was to not change the current gaming laws in the City. Discussion of Council Rules Councilmember Prigge introduced a discussion regarding how the recognized persons present portion of the City Council meeting should be handled. He also brought up for discussion motions to table items. There was discussion regarding the options to respond to those citizens that address the Council under recognized persons present. Suggestions of responding would be to add a portion to the website, answer items at the next meeting or to respond extemporaneously. There were concerns that providing an immediate response could degrade the process and the time constraints of that portion of the meeting. A discussion was had regarding the proper procedure for making a motion to table an agenda item. Corporation Counsel Cogley clarified that providing a reason as to why the motion was being made is allowed under Robert’s Rules of Order. Mayor Kaptain noted that in the future he Committee of the Whole July 11, 2012 Page 3 would ask for a reason if one was not immediately provided. Announcements from Council Councilmember Prigge offered an apology to Commander Glenn Theirault regarding questions he posed to him at the June 13th meeting. City Manager Stegall expressed his appreciation of the apology and offered his own for not providing a response to the questions that were posed to the Commander. Councilmember Dunne complimented staff for their work during the heat wave in particular the Code Enforcement staff. Councilmember Powell wished Boca Jump reporter Ted Schnell farewell and good luck as he started a new position. She also thanked staff for their hard work to make the 4th of July events successful. Announcements from Staff Colby Basham, Public Works Superintendent, provided an update on electrical aggregation. There was a brief discussion regarding the enrollment process, how to opt out, and terms of the contract. Cherie Murphy, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Engagement, announced upcoming city events. Adjournment Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis July 25, 2012 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved