City of Peoria City Council met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jan 12, 2023

City of Peoria City Council met Oct. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A Regular Meeting of the Joint City Council and Town Board of Peoria, Illinois, was held at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street, with Mayor Ali presiding, and with proper notice having been posted.

ROLL CALL

Roll Call showed the following Council Members were present: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10. Absent: Cyr - 1.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Ali requested a moment of silent prayer or reflection and then she led the pledge of allegiance.

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.

Central Illinois Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired – National White Cane Safety Day In 1930, Peoria, Illinois was the first City to adopt an Ordinance (3,691) giving bearers of the white cane the right-of-way crossing streets

Heart of Illinois United Way – 100 Years of Community Impact

22VA – Suicide Awareness Day

MINUTES

Council Member Oyler moved to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 28, 2021, as printed; seconded by Council Member Jackson.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN OF THE CITY OF PEORIA

(21-303) REQUEST from the Town Officials to APPROVE the SEPTEMBER 2021 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES and to APPROVE the OCTOBER 2021 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES for the Town of the City of Peoria.

Trustee Grayeb moved to approve the September 2021 Actual Expenditures and to approve the October 2021 Anticipated Expenditures for the Town of the City of Peoria; seconded by Trustee Kelly.

Trustee Grayeb thanked Township Supervisor LaTrina Leary for attending the Joint City Council and Town Board Meetings, and for being available to answer the Trustees questions.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Chairwoman Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES & COMMUNICATIONS – CITY OF PEORIA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE, with Recommendations as Outlined:

(21-304) Communication from the Mayor and Corporation Counsel with a Request to APPROVE the DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY.

(21-305) Communication from the City Manager and Chief of Police with a Request to APPROVE and Authorize the Execution of a Three-Year CONTRACT with POWERDMS, to Provide Policy and Compliance Management Software, in an Amount Not to Exceed $33,198.89.

(21-306) Communication from the City Manager and Chief of Police with a Request to APPROVE a SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT with DR. E. ANTHONY WHITE, for Research Partner Services under the 2020 Bureau of Justice Assistance Strategies in Policing Innovation Grant, through September 30, 2023, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00.

(21-307) Communication from the City Manager and Chief of Police with a Request to APPROVE an AGREEMENT with FLOCK SAFETY, INC., for Access to a License Plate Recognition Video Database.

(21-308) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Request for the Following:

A. APPROVE a CONTRACT with STANTEC CONSULTING, INC., for the Implementation of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Rebuild Shovel Ready Grant, in the Amount of $950,000.00, at 3540-3600 SW. ADAMS STREET and S. LYDIA STREET (Parcel Identification Nos. 18-18-203-014, 18-19-203-005, 18-19-203-008, 18-19-203-023, 18-19-203-018), Formerly Known as the TABOR PROPERTY (Council District 1); and

B. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 17,887 Amending the City of Peoria 2021 REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET, Relating to the Capital Fund, to Recognize the Receipt of Funds from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) - Rebuild Shovel Ready Grant and Corresponding Expenditures, in the Amount of $950,000.00, and the Use of the Eagle View TIF Fund Balance, in the Amount of $150,000.00, for Non-Eligible Related Expenses.

(21-309) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a * Request for the Following:

A. APPROVE a Local Agency AGREEMENT for the JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER of the City-Owned Properties in the Infield for Ramps Between WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE and ADAMS STREET, from the Municipal Street System to the State Highway System; and

B. ADOPT an ORDINANCE for the JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER of Parcel ID Nos. 14-35-131-001 and 14-35-131-002, in the Infield for Ramps between WAR MEMORIAL DRIVE and ADAMS STREET, from the Municipal Street System to the State Highway System (Illinois Department of Transportation- IDOT). (Council District 1).

(21-310) Communication from the City Manager and Chief of Police with a Request for the Following:

A. APPROVE a Five (5) Year AGREEMENT with AXON ENTERPRISES, INC., for the PURCHASE of an Interview Room Solution for Ten (10) Police Department Interview Rooms (Outlined in RFP 10-21) to Include the Purchase of Hardware, Installation, Training, Software, and Associated Subscription Costs, in the Amount of $576,730.89.

B. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 17,889 Amending the City of Peoria 2020- 2021 BIENNIAL BUDGET, Relating to the Use of Capital Fund Balance in the Amount of $135,346.18, to Purchase an Interview Room Solution from Axon Enterprises, Inc.

(21-311) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community ** Development with a Request for the Following:

A. APPROVE an Incumbency Certificate and RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for the LAND BANK CAPACITY PROGRAM GRANT (LBCP), in the Amount of $215,665.00; and

B. ADOPT an ORDINANCE Amending the City of Peoria 2021 REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET Relating To The Capital Fund, to Recognize the Receipt of a Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for the Land Bank Capacity Program Grant (LBCP) and the Corresponding Expenditures, in the Amount of $215,665.00.

(21-288) Communication from the City Manager, Finance Director, and Director of Community Development with a Request to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 17,891 Amending CHAPTER 18 and ORDINANCE NO. 17,892 Amending CHAPTER 30 of the CODE of the City of Peoria, Related to the ELIMINATION of Various LICENSES and MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS.

Mayor Ali questioned if the Council wished to have any of the Consent Agenda Items removed for further discussion.

Council Member Riggenbach requested Item Nos. 21-309 and 21-311 be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as outlined in the Council Communications, seconded by Council Member Oyler.

Item Nos. 21-288, and 21-304 through 21-311 (except Item Nos. 21-309 and 21-311 which were removed for further discussion) were approved by roll call vote under the Omnibus Vote Designation.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

(21-309) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a * Request for the Following:

A handout with an Ordinance for the Jurisdictional Transfer was distributed to all Council Members.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to approve a Local Agency Agreement for the Jurisdictional Transfer of the City-owned properties in the infield for ramps between War Memorial Drive and Adams Street, from the Municipal Street System to the State Highway System; seconded by Council Member Oyler.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to adopt an Ordinance for the Jurisdictional Transfer of Parcel ID Nos. 14-35-131-001 and 14-35-131-002, in the infield for ramps between War Memorial Drive and Adams Street, from the Municipal Street System to the State Highway System; seconded by Council Member Oyler.

ORDINANCE NO. 17,888 by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

(21-311) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community ** Development with a Request for the Following:

A handout containing the Grant Agreement for the Land Bank Capacity Program Grant was distributed to all Council Members.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to approve an Incumbency Certificate and Resolution accepting a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for the Land Bank Capacity Program Grant , in the amount of $215,665.00; seconded by Council Member Oyler.

RESOLUTION NO. 21-311-A was approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Peoria 2021 Revised Annual Budget relating to the Capital Fund, to recognize the receipt of a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Land Bank Capacity Program Grant and the corresponding expenditures in the amount of $215,665.00; seconded by Council Member Oyler.

ORDINANCE NO. 17,890 was adopted by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

POLICY SESSION

(21-312) Communication from the City Manager with a Request to Hold a POLICY SESSION on REDISTRICTING in Response to the 2020 Census Results.

Mayor Ali opened the Policy Session at 6:26 P.M.

The Policy Session regarding Redistricting in response to the 2020 Census results was held.

Council Member Jensen moved to close the Policy Session on Redistricting in response to the 2020 Census results; seconded by Council Member Grayeb.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

Mayor Ali closed the Policy Session at 7:28 P.M.

CLERK’S NOTE: The Committee Report (Policy Session) on Redistricting will be placed on the October 26, 2021, City Council Agenda for adoption.

REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS, with Recommendations as Outlined:

(21-313) Communication from the City Manager and the Corporation Counsel with a Request to ADOPT an ORDINANCE Amending the SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT between the City of Peoria and WESTLAKE SHOPPING CENTER, LLC (District 4).

A handout containing a revised Ordinance, amending Section 3 of the Ordinance, was distributed to all Council Members.

Interim Corporation Counsel Chrissie Kapustka provided an overview of the existing Special Service Area (SSA) Agreement with Westlake Shopping Center, and the amendment proposed to provide financing to remodel the former Biaggi’s location. She said the developer owed the City a substantial amount in past-due Stormwater Utility Fees. She said a portion of the amount would be levied and collected in the 2022 SSA, and any further delinquencies would qualify as an eligible cost of the SSA funds.

Council Member Allen moved to adopt an Ordinance amending the Special Service Area Agreement between the City of Peoria and Westlake Shopping Center, LLC; seconded by Council Member Velpula.

Discussions were held regarding the timeframe of the Westlake Shopping Center SSA Agreement, the developer’s deficient payment of Stormwater Utility bills over the last three years, and the appeal process for Stormwater Utility Fees.

Council Member Ruckriegel commented that in order for citizens to apply for grants or programs through the City, all fees, bills, or outstanding balances had to be paid in order to be considered. He said he believed the same qualification should apply for this item. He said he was not opposed to the deal, but the developer should settle the debt with the City prior to approval.

Council Member Riggenbach concurred with Council Member Ruckriegel’s comments, noting it could set a dangerous precedent to approve the item without payment, and said he could not support this item until all outstanding fees were paid.

Council Member Allen said he understood the concerns being voiced but said the developer had been in the community for quite some time and deserved some grace in light of the struggle businesses had suffered during COVID-19. He said he would be supporting this item.

Council Member Kelly said, based on the discussions that evening, he would not be supporting the item. He commented on the permeable pavers installed on the site funded by the SSA, and the lack of payment on the Stormwater Utility Bills, concluding that payment should be made before approving the amendment to the SSA.

Council Member Grayeb moved to grant Privilege of the Floor to Robert C. Hall, Attorney with Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC.

Upon hearing no objections, Mayor Ali granted Privilege of the Floor to Attorney Hall.

Attorney Bob Hall confirmed this item would be brought back when the outstanding fees were paid to the City.

Council Member Oyler moved for a substitute motion to defer this item to the Regular City Council Meeting to be held on October 26, 2021; seconded by Council Member Grayeb.

Substitute motion to defer to the October 26, 2021, City Council Meeting was approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

CLERK’S NOTE: This item will be placed on the October 26, 2021, City Council Agenda.

(21-314) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff to ADOPT an ORDINANCE to Amend Appendix A, the Unified Development Code, Relating to SHORT TERM RENTALS.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to adopt an Ordinance to amend Appendix A, the Unified Development Code, relating to Short Term Rentals; seconded by Council Member Kelly.

Council Member Grayeb described the variety of circumstances involving Short Term Rental properties and commercial interests in them. He said many properties were operating without a permit and said he agreed that citizens should be aware when Short Term Rentals were operating in their neighborhoods. He discussed potential differences in the interests and oversight of privately-owned versus commercially managed rentals. He asked Community Development Director Joe Dulin for a map to allow the Council to identify regions of the City that allowed Short Term Rentals by right, and included approved Special Uses and properties operating currently without a permit.

Director Dulin said the Zoning Code allowed Short Term Rentals in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 without a Special Use. He described the process the Community Development Staff used to identify properties currently operating Short Term Rentals in the City, including online advertisements and a software program, noting around sixty were currently identified. He discussed the difficulties of mapping Short Term Rental locations using the standards proposed in the Ordinance.

Further discussions were held regarding a Short Term Rental Map and the changes to the Code outlined in the proposed Ordinance, as suggested by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Grayeb considered the enforcement capability of properties in violation of the City Code or causing neighborhood disturbances. He said he desired more information before voting on the item, and said he was aware of contracts and projects weighing in the balance of the Council’s decision.

Further discussions were held concerning the changes to the Code if the Ordinance was adopted, including the 3% neighborhood cap and limit of 6 non-related individuals per property, as well as the effect it could have on the community. Council Member Jensen said the standards for Short Term Rentals should mirror those for Long Term Rentals. She said additional considerations should include requiring STR management companies to collect fees on behalf of the City and for vetting landowners prior to applying for a Special Use with the City. She also asked the Council to consider starting at a 1% cap in neighborhoods, with the ability to expand it later based on results.

Council Member Oyler said he was disappointed the concerns and suggestions voiced that evening were not included in the process when the original Ordinance was first being considered. He said he believed it was time for the Council to decide, and he expressed concern that citizens were already being issued fines by the City regarding Short Term Rentals. He said discussions with the public revealed interest in the availability of Short Term Rentals from potential transplants and people wanting to explore the community.

Further discussions were held regarding the proposed changes to the Code as suggested by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Riggenbach concurred with Council Member Jensen regarding requiring Short Term Rental Property Management Companies collecting fees to the City but said it did not need to delay the process. Council Member Grayeb expressed an interest in more time to review the proposed changes by Staff and the impact it would have on the community.

ORDINANCE NO. 17,893 amending Appendix A, the Unified Development Code, Relating to Short Term Rentals was adopted by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 7; Nays: Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen - 3.

(21-315) APPOINTMENTS by Mayor Ali to the HOUSING COMMISSION with a Request to Concur:

Nicole Livsey (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2023

Michelle Sanders (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2023

Vaibhav Shah (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2024

Jane Genzel (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2024

Cheryll Boswell (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2024

Donna Crowder (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2024

Christell Aboytes (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2023

Becky Peterson (Voting) - Term Expires 06/30/2023

Council Member Tim Riggenbach (Non-Voting) - Term Expires N/A

Council Member Riggenbach abstained from this vote due to a conflict of interest.

Mayor Ali said most of the appointees previously served on the Fair Housing Commission and were being appointed to the new Housing Commission, with the exception of Becky Peterson and Council Member Riggenbach, who would be new additions. Council Member Jensen and Mayor Ali discussed equal representation for Council Districts and diversity considerations for the three remaining vacancies to be filled.

Council Member Jackson moved to concur with the appointments to the Housing Commission; seconded by Ruckriegel.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 9; Nays: None;

Abstention: Riggenbach – 1.

(21-316) Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller with a Request to RECEIVE and FILE the 2020 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, Audited by CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP.

City Manager Patrick Urich introduced Adam Pulley, the Principal, CPA at CliftonLarsonAllen, and asked him to present the findings of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the Council.

Mr. Pulley began his presentation by saying the Audit Report resulted in an unmodified, or clean, audit opinion on the City’s financial statements. He detailed the information provided in the Report and said a synopsis of the findings was at the beginning. He explained the Audit process and results of the audit in greater detail, including audit adjustments, the effect of the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Decree in December of 2020, and the recommendation to investigate the conversion software regarding the calculated depreciation expense, which caused a non-material finding regarding the Audit. He said there was one finding regarding the Financial Statements, which had also been reported in 2020, and involved Material Audit Adjustments. He explained due to a variety of circumstances, the financial statements submission had been delayed, which effected the timeline of the results. He said an Audit was also performed over the City’s participation in Federal Grant Programs and received an unmodified, or clean, audit opinion on that as well. He concluded his presentation by thanking Finance Department Staff for collaborative efforts during the process.

At the Mayor’s request, City Manager Urich said a copy of the presentation would be sent to all Council Members. Discussions were held regarding the calculation of depreciation expense finding noted in the presentation and the significance of the issue if left unresolved.

Mayor Ali thanked Mr. Pulley for the presentation of the Audit results, as well as City Manager Urich and Staff for their diligence during the Audit process.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to receive and file the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; seconded by Council Member Allen.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

(21-317) Communication from the City Manager and Finance Director/Comptroller with a Request to RECEIVE and FILE the 2022-2023 BIENNIAL BUDGET.

A Handout containing the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget was distributed to all Council Members.

City Manager Patrick Urich said the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget had been filed with the Clerk’s Office that afternoon and said preliminary discussions regarding the Budget would be held at the Special City Council Meeting scheduled on October 19, 2021. He provided a quick summary to the Council Members, saying the City was in a better fiscal position than in 2020 and was much stronger than anticipated. He said the General Fund Balance was anticipated to be $1.75 million, however $10.8 million was the adjusted projection. He said income tax revenues and State shared revenues were strong, partially due to State Legislation adjustments to internet sales taxes. He said individual spending trends could falter due to Federal assistance decreasing, and said the projections were conservative to account for those possibilities. He said the presented Capital Budget was $34 million greater than the previous year in an attempt to catch up on delayed projects. He said a focus on replenishing Staff was included in the proposal, in the amount of 38 positions across Public Works, Code Enforcement and the Fire Department. He said filling Police Department vacancies was also a priority, noting thirty recruits were slated to attend the Police Academy.

City Manager Urich said, because of direction given by the Council at the Policy Session held on September 7, 2021, regarding the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the Budget proposed front-loading $10.2 million of those Funds on the desired areas of focus. He said he anticipated by the end of 2022 the General Fund Reserves would be $19 million of unobligated funds, which was 19% of set fund balance goals. He concluded by saying he would provide more detail at the Special City Council Meeting on October 19, 2021.

Council Member Riggenbach moved to receive and file the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget; seconded by Council Member Kelly.

Discussions were held regarding the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. City Manager Urich said they would also be discussed at the Special City Council Meeting on October 19, 2021, along with the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget, and the different funds were designated and separated in the handout provided. He said the Council could make changes to the recommendations as outlined if so desired. Mayor Ali noted it was requested by the Council to see the big picture of the Fiscal Recovery Funds and Biennial Budget together.

At Council Member Allen’s request, City Manager Urich said a Public Hearing was scheduled for October 26, 2021, regarding the Budget. He said the public could provide input at that time. Discussions were held regarding the availability of Fiscal Recovery Funds for non-profit organizations and the Budget process as it differed from previous years.

Motion to receive and file the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget was approved by roll call vote. Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Including but not limited to motions to reconsider items, if any, from the previous Regular Meeting)

(21-274) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Request to Concur with the Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff to ADOPT an ORDINANCE Approving a SPECIAL USE in a Class R4 (Single-Family Residential) District for a SHORT TERM RENTAL at 1514 W. COLUMBIA TERRACE (Parcel Identification No. 18-05-326-002), Peoria, IL (Council District 2).

After saying he believed the requesting property-owner would do a great job, Council Member Grayeb moved to adopt an Ordinance approving a Special Use in a Class R4 (Single-Family Residential) District for a Short Term Rental at 1514 W. Columbia Terrace, Peoria, IL; seconded by Council Member Riggenbach.

ORDINANCE NO. 17,894 was adopted by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 9;

Nays: Jensen - 1.

(21-275) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Request to Concur with the Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff to ADOPT an ORDINANCE Approving a SPECIAL USE in a Class R4 (Single Family Residential) District for a SHORT TERM RENTAL at 1030 N. ELMWOOD AVENUE (Parcel Identification No. 18-05-328-021), Peoria, IL (Council District 2).

Council Member Grayeb said, after careful consideration and deliberation, he was in support of this item. He asked Community Development Director Joe Dulin about the occupancy limitation of ten overnight guests and how that would be affected concerning Ordinance No. 17,893 (Item No. 21-314) adopted earlier that evening. Director Dulin said Ordinance No. 17,893 amended the Code related to Short Term Rentals to include the maximum number of overnight guests limited to six non-related adults.

Council Member Grayeb moved to adopt an Ordinance approving a Special Use in a Class R4 (Single-Family Residential) District for a Short Term Rental at 1030 N. Elmwood Avenue, Peoria, IL; seconded by Council Member Riggenbach.

ORDINANCE NO. 17,895 was adopted by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 9;

Nays: Jensen - 1.

(21-299) Communication from the City Manager and Director of Community Development with a Request to Concur with the Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff to ADOPT an ORDINANCE Approving a SPECIAL USE in a Class R4 (Single Family Residential) District, for a SHORT TERM RENTAL at 1314 N SHERIDAN ROAD (Parcel Identification No. 18-04-154-003), Peoria, IL (Council District 2).

At the request of Council Member Grayeb, Community Development Director Joe Dulin provided details of the Special Use, including maximum occupancy and parking restrictions. He said he would provide a Report Back to the Council on the number of bedrooms for the location, and Council Member Grayeb said he would ask for the item to be deferred until that information was provided.

Council Member Grayeb moved to defer the item to the Regular City Council Meeting to be held on October 26, 2021; seconded by Council Member Ruckriegel.

Motion to defer to the October 26, 2021, City Council Meeting was approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 9;

Nays: Kelly - 1.

CLERK’S NOTE: This item will be placed on the October 26, 2021, City Council Agenda.

NEW BUSINESS

East Bluff Community Center Fundraiser – Bids for the Bluff

Council Member Riggenbach invited the public to attend a ‘Bids for the Bluff’ fundraiser at the East Bluff Community Center on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 2:00-5:00 P.M.

Nebraska Avenue Corridor Improvements

Council Member Riggenbach provided a progress update to the Nebraska Avenue Corridor Improvements, a project he had supported for a long time, and he invited the public to view the ongoing improvements.

YANI Collective

Council Member Allen said he attended an Art Fair and Fashion Show hosted by the YANI Collective on Saturday, October 9, 2021, noting attending visitors from across the State and beyond. He expressed his appreciation to Police Chief Eric Echevarria, who participated in the community event.

Laraine Bryson – Retired from the Tri-County Urban League

Council Member Allen acknowledged former President of the Tri-County Urban League Laraine Bryson who was recently recognized for her work in the community, and he congratulated her on her retirement.

Volkswagen Settlement Funds

Council Member Jensen asked if the City applied to receive funds from the Volkswagen Settlement, and City Manager Urich said he would provide a Report Back to the Council.

New Medical Clinic and Credit Union on University Street

Council Member Grayeb said a new Medical Clinic was opening at the former Golden Corral location on University Street near War Memorial Drive, and across the street IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union would be opening a new location. He said he was excited to see new developments and businesses in Peoria.

CITIZENS' OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL/TOWN BOARD

It was determined that there were no citizens wishing to address the City Council/Town Board at this time.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was determined there was no need for an Executive Session at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

Council Member Oyler moved to adjourn the Joint City Council and Town Board Meeting; seconded by Council Member Velpula.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Allen, Grayeb, Jackson, Jensen, Kelly, Oyler, Riggenbach, Ruckriegel, Velpula, Mayor Ali - 10;

Nays: None.

The Regular Joint City Council and Town Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 P.M.

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