City of Pekin City Council met March 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1. City Council – Special Meeting Minutes Budget Work Session – February 27, 2026
4.2. City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes – March 9, 2026
5. Public Input
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Financial Reports through February 28, 2026
6.2. Accounts Payable Paid Proof List through March 23, 2026
6.3. Receive and File FY 2025-26 Budget Transfers through March 19, 2026
6.4. Receive and File Quotes for 1,000 96-gallon Recycling Totes
6.5. Proclamation Women’s History Month
6.6. Proclamation for Pekin First United Methodist Church Bicentennial Day
7. New Business
7.1. Resolution 391-25/26 Directing the City Attorney to Review and Report on the Status of the Real Estate Purchase Contract with Pekin I Developer (WHP)
7.2. Resolution No. 392-25/26 Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local #524 for a Term May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031
7.3. Resolution No. 393-25/26 Authorizing the Temporary Waiver of Pekin City Code Section 6-4-2 to Allow Deer Hunting within the City Limits in Conjunction with a Farm Lease with Jeff Yergler
7.4. Resolution No. 394-25/26 Publication of the Zoning Map as of December 31, 2025
7.5. Resolution No. 395-25/26 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to Accept a Recycling Grant from Tazewell County
7.6. Resolution No. 396-25/26 Approving the Purchase of 1,000 96-Gallon Recycling Carts
7.7. Resolution No. 397-25/26 Authorizing the City to Enter into a Joint Purchasing Agreement with the State of Illinois for Rock Salt
7.8. Resolution No. 398-25/26 Approving the FY2027 Tourism Event Sponsorships
7.9. Resolution No. 399-25/26 Approving a $2,500 Beautification Grant with Gary and Crista Flynn for a Building Mural at 525 Court Street
7.10. Ordinance No. 4385-25/26 Repealing and Replacing Divisions 2 through 9 and Division 11 of Chapter 4, Article 1 of the Pekin City Code Regarding the Adoption of the 2024 International Codes, the 2023 National Electrical Code, and Affirming Applicable State of Illinois Construction Codes
7.11. Ordinance No. 4386-25/26 Amending Chapter 4, Article 1 of the Pekin City Code by Creating Division 16-Accessibility Code
7.12. Ordinance No. 4387-25/26 Amending Pekin City Code Chapter 3, Article 2, Division 3 Regarding Sewer Contractor Licensing Requirements and Establishing Denial, Suspension, Revocation, and Appeal Procedures
7.13. Ordinance No. 4388-25/26 Amending Pekin City Code, Chapter 3, Article V Fire Prevention and Protection Regarding the Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code and Repealing the Previously Adopted 2015 International Fire Code, Amending Chapter 3, Article IV, Division 2, Section 3-4-2-10 Regarding Key Boxes and Creating Chapter 3, Article IV, Division 4 Lift Assistance
7.14. Ordinance No. 4389-25/26 Amending Pekin City Code by Creating and Adopting a Fee Schedule Regarding Fees and Charges for Activities in the Fire Department
7.15. Discussion: Solid Waste Request for Proposal
8. Any Other Business To Come Before The Council
9. Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
9.1. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees
9.2. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5)The Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body, Including Meetings held for the Purpose of Discussing Whether a Particular Parcel Should be Acquired
10. Adjourn
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