City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 13.
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. Recognition/Appointments
A. Proclamation recognizing Welcoming Week September 10-19, 2021, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
B. Recognition of Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
6. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person may register at cityblm.org/publiccomment at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the July 26, 2021 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 $8,525,981.30, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve a Contract with Stewart Spreading, Inc. for lime sludge removal (RFP #2022-08), from September 13, 2021, to April 30, 2023, in the amount of $73.21 per dry ton of lime sludge, with an option for three one-year renewals, as requested by the Public Works Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)
D. Consideration and action to approve a Contract with Walker Consultants for Parking Planning and Garage Concept Design, in the amount of $95,280, as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)
E. Consideration and action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Approving the Agreements with PFM Asset Management and Busey Wealth Management for Investment Advisory Services in the Amount not to Exceed $70,000, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Agreements be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on a Resolution to Authorize a Change Order in the Amount of $110,960 for the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Williams Associates Architects Ltd. for the Design of the O'Neil Park & Pool Improvements, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
G. Consideration and action on 1) a Resolution to Authorize a Change Order in the Amount of $26,575 for the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Western Waterproofing, Inc. for Repairs to the Police Parking Garage, and 2) a Resolution to Authorize a Change Order in the Amount of $2,190 for the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Shive-Hattery, Inc. for Design of Repairs to the Police Parking Garage, as requested by the Facilities Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolutions be approved.)
H. Consideration and action on a Resolution to Adopt Standards for Determining Affordable Rents, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
I. Consideration and action on 1) a Resolution Approving Acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s (IHDA) Single Family Rehab Program funding increase in the Amount of $100,000, 2) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2022 in the Amount of $100,000, and 3) the approval of the Program Funding Agreement and Affidavit, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution, Ordinance, Funding Agreement and Affidavit be approved.)
J. Consideration and action to postpone consideration of 1) an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Alley between Lot 8 of McDowell Subdivision and Lot 4 of J B Stevenson Subdivision, and 2) an Ordinance Amending the City Policy on Street & Alley Vacations, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: Consideration of the proposed Ordinances be postponed until September 27, 2021.)
K. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of the City Code Regarding Utility Penalties & Shutoffs, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
L. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Food & Kindred Industries in the M-1 (Restricted Manufacturing) District for the Property Located at 2501 Beich Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
M. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Bloomington City Code Chapter 1 Regarding Administrative Adjudication, as requested by the Legal Department and the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
N. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of the Second Addition to Harvest Pointe Subdivision, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved, subject to the petitioner providing the required sureties.)
8. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation and public comment only.) (Presentation by Melissa Hon, Director of Economic & Community Development, 3 minutes; and City Council discussion, 3 minutes.)
9. Regular Agenda
A. Presentation and discussion of priorities and recommendations for associated projects related to City infrastructure and recent storm events, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager; Kevin Kothe, P.E., Director of Public Works, 25 minutes; and City Council discussion, 30 minutes.)
10. City Manager's Discussion
11. Mayor's Discussion
12. Council Member's Discussion
13. Executive Session - Cite Section
A. Personnel - Section 2(c)(1) of 5 ILCS 120 (20 min)
14. Return to Open Session and Adjourn
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