11/17/2014MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by City Clerk Ludwig at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, November
17, 2014.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz. Alderman Haugeberg was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Community & Economic Development
Sakas, Associate Planner Yu, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Fire Chief Wax,
Director of Human Resources Wing, Director of Information Technology Sora, Police Chief Kushner,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley and General Counsel Friedman.
City Clerk Ludwig announced that Mayor Bogusz is temporarily absent from
tonight's meeting and requested a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for this
meeting only.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to appoint Alderman Smith as Mayor
Pro Tem.
Following discussion, moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, for a substitute
motion to appoint Alderman Brookman as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Rodd and Smith voted Nay.
Mayor Pro Tem Brookman requested a motion to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to go into Executive Session to
SESSION: discuss Purchase of Property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz. Alderman Haugeberg was absent.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Jack Hernandez, a student from St. Zachary's
PLEDGE: Religious Education Program, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. Pi
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INTRODUCTION Police Chief Kushner introduced Canine Handler Steven Dickson and K-9
OF POLICE Bane. Officer Dickson conducted a brief demonstration with Bane.
CANINE
HANDLER:
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING/ ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
PROPOSED 2014 DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY: Mayor Pro Tem Brookman called the Public Hearing to order at 7:03 p.m. The
Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice (published in the local
newspaper on Wednesday, November 5, 2013) to discuss the proposed property
tax levy increase for the City of Des Plaines for 2014 tax year levy in the
amount of $29,160,358.00. This represents a decrease of 3.23% from 2013 (a
0% increase).
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her
Memorandum of November 6, 2014 which outlined the primary aspects of the
2014 estimated tax levy.
Mayor Pro Tem Brookman asked for comments from the aldermen and the
public. There were none.
This matter will come before the Committee of the Whole under Finance &
Administration this evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
CITIZEN PART.: Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council stating that New York City
passed a law regarding cell phone use while riding a bicycle; the fines start at
$50 and go up from there; he suggested that Des Plaines consider doing the
same; he gave examples of incidents which happened to him.
Resident Brian Burkross addressed the City Council stating that a recent article
in the Journal reported that the Mayor was opening an office and interviewing
candidates to run for alderman and expressed concerns about the Mayor's
involvement.
Ms. Susanne Atanus addressed the City Council stating that Maine Township
needs to be eliminated to save money; all townships nationwide need to be
eliminated; various programs can be handled locally.
CITY CLERK City Clerk Ludwig announced that:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: . The Des Plaines Ministerial Association will host the annual
Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship Service at 7:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 26, at Generations at Oakton Arms, 1665
W-
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Oakton Place, Des Plaines.
• City Hall will be closed on November 27 and 28 in observance of the
Thanksgiving holiday.
CONSENT Alderman Brookman requested that Items 10, 11 and I I a be removed from
AGENDA: Consent Agenda.
Resident Brian Burkross requested that Item 14 be removed from Consent
Agenda.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda,
except for Items 10, 11, 11 a and 14. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to approve Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewiez
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Ordinance M-69-14 was placed on First Reading; Resolutions R-200-14, R-
201-14, R-202-14, R-203-14, and R-204-14 were adopted; and Ordinances M-
37-14, M-47-14, M-48-14, M-49-14, M-50-14, M-51-14, M-52-14, M-53-14,
M-54-14, M-55-14, M-56-14, M-57-14, M-58-14, M-59-14, M-60-14, M-61-
14, M-62-14, M-63-14, M-64-14, M-65-14, M-66-14 and M-67-14 were
adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to approve minutes of the Special Meeting
Consent of the City Council held October 29, 2014, as published. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to approve minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held November 3, 2014, as published. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to approve minutes of the Executive
Session of the City Council held November 3, 2014. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMEND CITY Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
CODE/ ADMIN. amend Title 1 "Administrative", Chapter 16 "Administrative Hearings
HEARINGS Program", Section 7 "Authorization to Issue Administrative Citations", of the
PROGRAM: Des Plaines City Code; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Consent Ordinance M-69-14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DES PLAINES
Agenda CITY CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE
Ordinance CITATIONS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
M-69-14
APPROVE FIRST
ADDENDUM/
MASTER AGR./
MUTUAL AID/
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
1R-200-14
2014 CDBG SUB -
RECIPIENT
CONTRACTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-201-14
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Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
approve First Addendum to the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)
Master Agreement which provides for cost recovery during prolonged and
large-scale Fire Department mutual aid responses; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-200-14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
ADDENDUM TO MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM (MABAS)
AGREEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
approve Plan Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sub -
recipient Contracts:
A2enev
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
CEDA Northwest
Center for Concern
Center of Concern
North West Housing Partnership
North West Housing Partnership
The Harbour, Inc.
Women in Need Growing Stronger
Program
Child Care Assistance Program
Senior Employment Program
Fair Housing Program
Transitional Housing Counseling
Homeless Prevention Program
Shared Housing Program
Home Repair Program
First Time Home Buyer Program
Safe Harbor Homeless Youth Program
Transitional Housing & Safe House Program
; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-201-14, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN
SUBRECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
AUTHORIZE Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
SALE CITY- authorize City Staff to seek proposals for the sale of City -owned property
OWNED located at 968 Second Avenue; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -
PROPERTY/ 968 202-14, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SECOND AVE.: FOR THE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Consent LOCATED AT 968 SECOND AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-202-14
APPROVE Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
MUTUAL AID approve a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm
AGR./ POLICE System (ILEAS); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-203-14, A
DEPT. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID
Consent AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ILLINOIS LAW
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Agenda ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-203-14
REJECT ALL Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to concur with Staff recommendation to
BIDS/ IT/ reject all bids received on October 23, 2014, in the best interest of the City, in
DOCUMENT response to the Request For Proposal (RFP) issued for Document Imaging
IMAGING SVCS.: Services; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-204-14, A
Consent RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS AND AUTHORIZING
Agenda ADVERTISEMENT OF AN RFP FOR DOCUMENT IMAGING SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-204-14
ADVERTISE BID/ Alderman Brookman requested that this Item be removed from Consent
FEMA/ GRANT Agenda.
1935
DEMOLITION Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
PROJECT: Aldermen.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bid the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant 1935 Demolition Contract
Project. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
AUTHORIZE Alderman Brookman requested that this Item be removed from Consent
EXPENDITURE Agenda.
OF FUNDS/
FEMA/ GRANT Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski answered questions
1935 from the Aldermen.
DEMOLITION
PROJECT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to authorize expenditure of funds in
accordance with the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant 1935 (Source of funding —
Grant Funded Projects (via reimbursable grant agreement)). Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: I -Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-47-14, AN
M-47-14 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
ABATEMENT/ LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE
YEAR 2005G
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-14
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2007A &
2007B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
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BONDS, SERIES 2005G. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-48-14, AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
LEVY FOR THE 2007 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2007A AND SERIES 2007B. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-49-14, AN
YEAR 2008A ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2008 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
Consent SERIES 2008A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-49-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-50-14, AN
YEAR 2009A ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2009 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
Consent BONDS, SERIES 2009A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Agenda under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-50-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-51-14, AN
YEAR 2009B ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2009 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
Consent SERIES 2009B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-51-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-52-14, AN
YEAR 2010A ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2010 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
Consent SERIES 2010A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda. C
Ordinance
M-52-14
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ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-53-14, AN
YEAR 2011 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2011 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
Consent SERIES 2011. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-53-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-54-14, AN
YEAR 2012 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2012 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
Consent SERIES 2012. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-54-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-55-14, AN
YEAR 2013 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS: LEVY FOR THE 2013 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
Consent BONDS, SERIES 2013. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Agenda under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-55-14
ABATEMENT/ Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-56-14, AN
YEAR 2014
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2014 TAX
GO BONDS:
LEVY FOR THE 2014 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
Consent
BONDS, SERIES 2014A AND 2014 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
Agenda
BONDS, SERIES 2014B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-56-14
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-57-14, AN
TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC. FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion
AREA #5: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-57-14
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-44-13, AN
TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #6:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-44-13
YEAR 2014
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #7•
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-45-13
YEAR 2014
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #8:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-46-13
YEAR 2014
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #9:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-47-13
YEAR 2014
TAX LEVY/
SPECIAL SVC.
AREA #10:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-48-13
YEAR 2014
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SIX OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-45-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-46-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
EIGHT OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-47-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
NINE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-48-13, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
TEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance
M-49-13, AN
Ail
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TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC. ELEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AREA #11: Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-49-13
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-50-13, AN
TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC. TWELVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AREA #12: Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-50-13
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-51-13, AN
TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC. THIRTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AREA #13: Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-51-13
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-52-13, AN
TAX LEVY/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SPECIAL SVC. FOURTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AREA #14: Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-52-13
YEAR 2014 Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-67-14, AN
SPECIAL SVC. ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
AREA #15: FIFTEEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Consent Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
Ordinance
M-67-14
ORDINANCE Resident Brian Burkross requested that this Item be removed from Consent
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M-36-14 Agenda.
TERMINATION
TIF NO.4 (FIVE Mr. Burkross addressed the City Council stating that this was a contentious
CORNERS): issue; he was against it; he spent a lot of time and money on a referendum
question; 87% of the voters did not want the TIF; we are grateful that the
Council is taking action to terminate the TIF.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-36-14, AN
ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE DESIGNATION OF TIF NO. 4 AS A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA UNDER THE TAX INCREMENT
ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT AND DISSOLVING THE
SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR TIF NO. 4. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance M-67-14, AN
M-37-14 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CITY OF
AMENDING DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO UPDATE THE CLASSIFICATION OF
TITLE 1, CH. 8, CERTAIN POSITIONS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
POSITION under Consent Agenda.
GRADE AND
CLASSIFICATION
PLAN-
Consent
Agenda
MAYOR PRO TEM BROOKMAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS NO"*�' RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad provided a list of invoices submitted by Holland & Knight in
REGISTER: the total amount of $29,269.00 from the Warrant Register of November 17,
2014 and did not agree with paying these invoices because he feels the costs are
too high to the residents. The list is as follows:
Page # Line # $ Amount
4 29 18, 500.00
30 696.00
31 585.00
33 960.00
34 704.00
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WARRANT 6 97 2,304.00
REGISTER: 22 505 5,520.00
(Cont'd)
Total 7Items 29,269.00
Alderman Smith recused himself from approving the list of invoices from
Holland & Knight due to a conflict of interest (a professional relationship with
one of the attorneys).
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the November 17, 2014 — Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$5,830,956.81; and further recommend that Resolution R-206-14 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of
November 17, 2014, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight
in the total amount of $29,269.00 and Alderman Smith recused himself from
approving the invoices from Holland & Knight due to a conflict of interest (a
professional relationship with one of the attorneys).
2014 ESTIMATED Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 6,
PROPERTY TAX 2014 regarding the 2014 Property Tax Levy representing a 0.32% decrease
LEVY: from the 2013 Tax Levy and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole asking for the
total amount of the tax levy and budget for 2015. Director of Finance
Wisniewski answered Mr. Serbin's questions.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City
Council approval of Ordinance M-70-14 at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
2015 BUDGET Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her Memorandum of November 6,
APPROVAL: 2014 regarding the 2015 Budget.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Walsten, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-207-14 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Smith abstained from voting for the funds designated for the Frisbie
Senior Center due to a conflict of interest (he is on the Board of Directors) and
Alderman Sayad abstained from voting for the funds designated for the Des
Plaines Community Foundation due to a conflict of interest (he is on the Board
of Directors).
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Walsten, Vice Chair
ALARM SIGNAL Fire Chief Wax reviewed his Memorandum of November 6, 2014 regarding an
MONITORING alarm signal agreement between the City of Des Plaines, Fox Valley Fire &
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AGR./FIRE Safety and Emergency -24 to establish a new alarm system and answered
DEPT.: questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-208-14 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Walsten, Chair
AMEND O'HARE Director of Community & Economic Development Director Sakas reviewed his
NOISE Memorandum of November 5, 2014 regarding an amendment to the
COMPATIBILITY Intergovernmental Agreement for the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission
COM. AGR.: (ONCC) to include representation of the 40th Ward of the City of Chicago.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Rodd, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-209-14 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chair
FARMERS MKT. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to DEFER this item to the December
LICENSE/ 1, 2014 Council meeting. Motion declared carried.
MARKETING
AGR.:
MAYOR PRO TEM BROOKMAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND
DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE Petitioner Kishan Dev Inc d/b/a Jay Ambe Marathon withdrew their application
M-44-14 for a New Class M Gas Station Sales Liquor License.
APPROVE CLASS
M GAS STATION
LIO. LIC./ 1490
OAKTON ST.:
DISPOSAL/ This item was tabled from November 3, 2014 City Council Agenda and staff
RECYCLING directed to prepare a new ordinance.
OBSOLETE
TECH. EOUIP.: Following discussion, moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to place on First
Reading authorizing the Disposal/Recycling of obsolete technology equipment
Ordinance at no cost to the City by the Keeling Family Foundation d/b/a VetTech.US, 21
M-72-14 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 81), Hinsdale, Illinois 60521-2916 and adopt
Ordinance M-72-14, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION
OF SURPLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT OWNED BY
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried. W
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ORDINANCE Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to advance to Second Reading
M-72-14 and adopt Ordinance M-72-14, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSAL/ DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
RECYCLING EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call,
OBSOLETE the vote was:
TECH. EOUIP.: AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
COND. USE/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance Z-27-14, AN
415 WEST TOUHY ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
AVE.: ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSING
ORGANIZATION IN THE M-2 ZONING DISTRICT AT 415 WEST TOUHY
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #14 -068 -CU).
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Smith, for a substitute motion to DEFER
this item to the Council meeting of December 1, 2014. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Rodd and Walsten voted Nay.
ORDINANCE Mr. Fazal Mahmood addressed the City Council stating that a letter was sent to
Z-24-14 Rev. Daniel Thomas at Chicago Mar Thoma Church at 240 Potter Road and is
COND. USE/ waiting for a response; the Mosque is doing all it can to resolve the problem.
480 POTTER RD.:
Resident Elizabeth Papanastanopoulos addressed the City Council suggesting
that the Mosque purchase another property which is currently for sale; in the
last two months, this is the fifth evening for meetings. Fire Chief Wax
answered questions.
Mr. Ghulam Farooqie addressed the City Council stating that the Mosque was
designed for future expansion.
Mr. Hamed Mohammed addressed the City Council giving details regarding the
number of people who use the Mosque, parking spaces and referred to a traffic
report. Mr. Mohammed presented a list of homeowners who allow members to
park and a photo of cars allowed to be parked on their properties.
Resident Pamela Warford addressed the City Council stating that two
gentlemen came to her home talking about the ordinance being voted down; she
was confused about what they were saying.
Mr. Mohammed Sukhira addressed the City Council talking about parking signs
in the area; Church Street and Good Avenue are City owned streets; they are
trying to work with the City.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance Z-24-14, AN
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480 POTTER RIS.: ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
(Cont'd) SECTION 7.2-4 C. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
EXPANSION OF A PARKING LOT OF AN EXISTING PLACE OF
WORSHIP AT 480 POTTER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #14-
054 -CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to concur with recommendation of
REGISTER: Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-206-14, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
Resolution FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
R-206-14 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $5,830,956.81. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of
November 17, 2014, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight
in the total amount of $29,269.00. Alderman Smith abstained from approving
the invoices from Holland & Knight due to a conflict of interest.
2014 PROPERTY Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
TAX LEVY: Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance M-70-14, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
Ordinance COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
M-70-14 JANUARY 1, 2015 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. Motion declared
carried.
ORDINANCE Aldermen Brookman and Smith will vote no based on the explanation provided
M-70-14 by the Director of Finance Wisniewski that there is no need to advance
2014 PROPOSED Ordinance M-70-14 this evening.
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-70-14, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2015. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, �Q
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Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
2015 BUDGET Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Resolution R-207-14, A
APPROVAL: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Resolution AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
R-207-14 Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
APPROVE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Resolution R-208-14, A
ALARM SIGNAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FOX VALLEY FIRE
MONITORING & SAFETY CO. AND EMERGENCY TWENTY FOUR, INC. FOR FIRE
AGR./FIRE ALARM AND BURGLAR ALARM SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SERVICES.
DEPT.: Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Resolution Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
R-208-14 NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
AMEND O'HARE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Resolution R-209-14, A
NOISE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPATIBILITY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE O'HARE
COM. AGR.: NOISE COMPATIBILITY COMMISSION. Motion declared carried.
Resolution
R-209-14
AMEND CITY Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to place on First Reading Ordinance
CODE/ M-71-14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 8 OF
MUNICIPAL TITLE 15 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE CITY MOTOR FUEL
TAXES/ MOTOR TAX. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Robinson, Rodd and Walsten voted
FUEL TAX: Nay.
Ordinance
M-71-14
ORDINANCE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to advance to Second Reading and
M-71-14 adopt Ordinance M-71-14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF
AMEND CITY CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 15 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE CITY
CODE/ MOTOR FUEL TAX. Upon roll call, the vote was:
MUNICIPAL AYES: 2-Sayad,
TAXES/ MOTOR Charewicz
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FUEL TAX: NAYS: 5 -Robinson, Rodd,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared FAILED.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Rodd, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
J
oris J. Ludwig, MMC — CITY CtERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS