City of Bloomington City Council met Dec. 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer
4. Roll Call
5. COVID-19 Update by City Manager
6. Recognition/Appointments
A. Proclamation recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Prairie Pride Coalition, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
B. Recognition of Appointments to various Boards and Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
7. Public Comment
This meeting is being held virtually via live stream. Public comment will be accepted up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Written public comment must be emailed to publiccomment@cityblm.org and those wishing to speak Live must register at https://www.cityblm.org/register.
8. Consent Agenda
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the October 26, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,346,143.68, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
C. Consideration and action on a Resolution to Authorize a Change Order in the Amount of $31,919 for the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and N. Zobrist & Sons Inc. for the Construction of the De Brazza Monkey Exhibit and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional Change Orders Not to Exceed $18,000, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
D. Consideration and action on the Request from ARV Cuisine, LLC d/b/a Bloom Bawarchi V2.0, located at 503 N Prospect Rd, STE 103 & 104, for a Class RAPS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, Package and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved contingent upon compliance with all building, health, and safety codes. )
E. Consideration and action on the Request from Pueblo Grande Mexican Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Pueblo Grande Mexican Restaurant, to be located at 2303 E. Washington St., Unit 3, for a Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved contingent upon compliance with all building, health, and safety codes.)
F. Consideration and action on the Request from Hatoom Inc. d/b/a Armanetti Express Wine and Spirits, to be located at 706 N Clinton Ave., for a Class PAS (Package, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved with the following conditions: (1) no sale of hard liquor in quantities less than a half-pint (6.8 oz); (2) no sale of beer or wine in quantities less than 24 oz.; (3) the implementation of internal/external cameras; (4) improvements in proper lighting and parking; and (5) hours of operation from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and that the creation of said license be contingent upon compliance with all building, health, and safety codes.)
G. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lease Transfer and Supplemental Agreement for Lot 2 in Block 11 of Camp Potawatomie, from Cates Estate, to the petitioners, James and Robin Millner, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Lease Transfer and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)
9. Public Hearing
A. Public hearing for a Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The public hearing is open to receive public comment on amendments to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan. No action required.) (Presentation by Jennifer Toney, Grants Coordinator, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)
10. Regular Agenda
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
A. Presentation of the FY2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as audited, delivered by audit firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.)
(Presentation by Jason Coyle, Partner - Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action on 1) an Ordinance Levying Taxes for the City of Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2020 and Ending April 30, 2021, and 2) an Ordinance Levying Taxes for the City of Bloomington - Library, McLean County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2020 and Ending April 30, 2021, to Approve the 2020 Tax Levy of $20,645,384 for the City of Bloomington and $4,967,785 for the Bloomington Public Library, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Director of Finance, 3 minutes; and City Council discussion, 3 minutes.)
C. Consideration and action on 1) a Resolution Abating All or a Portion of the Taxes Heretofore Levied to Pay Debt Service on Certain Obligation Bonds of the City of Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, and 2) a Resolution Abating Tax Levy for Rent Payable Under Lease Agreement Between the Public Building Commission, McLean County and the City of Bloomington for the Old Champion Building and the Expansion of the Parking Garage (two Resolutions for the abatement of property taxes totaling $4,966,569), as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolutions be approved.)
(Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Director of Finance, 3 minutes; and City Council discussion, 3 minutes.)
D. Consideration and potential action regarding Ordinance 2020-18, An Ordinance Declaring a Local Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Virus & Enacting Various Emergency Measures, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: No modifications recommended at this time.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
11. City Manager's Discussion
12. Mayor's Discussion
13. Council Member's Discussion
14. Executive Session - Cite Section
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
15. Adjournment
Voice Vote
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