01/03/19951.
MINUTES 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, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 3, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted
Sherwood at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, January 3, 1995.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Haupt. Alderman Chiropolos arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite,
City Comptroller Peters, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella,
Public Works Director Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Emergency
Communications Director Ornberg, Human Resources and Services Department
Director Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Pastor Steve Hjelle,
PLEDGE: Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
CONSENT City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 1 be removed
AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Curley requested that
Items 2 and 2a be removed; and Alderman Elstner requested
that Items 3 and 3a be removed.
MINUTES:
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 2, 2a, 3, and 3a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinances M -89 -94 and M -92 -94 are
adopted; and Ordinances T -1 -95, Z -1 -95 and Z -2 -95 were
placed on First Reading.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
December 19, 1994. Corrections: Page Three, Paragraph
Five, Line Seven, add "City Comptroller Peters stated
that there was no corroborating evidence that the
Consumer Protection Commission had an annual savings of
$350,000;" Page Four, Paragraph Five, Line Sixteen,
following the word carried, add "Aldermen Beauvais and
Christiansen voted no;" and Page Eleven, Paragraph Two,
Line Five, add "Motion declared carried." Following
corrections, motion declared carried.
RESTRUCTUR. Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
OF EDC: recommendation of Committee of the Whole on December 19,
1994, that the position of Executive Director of the
Ordinance Economic Development Commission be brought under the
M -93 -94 employ of the City, and the Commission's budget be
consolidated into the City's and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M -93 -94 - AS AMENDED /AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2 -24 -5 "EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF COMMISSION," 2 -24 -6 "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
COMMISSION," 2 -24 -7 "POWERS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY," OF CHAPTER 24 "ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION," TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF
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ORDINANCE DES PLAINES, AND FURTHER DELETING SECTIONS 2 -24 -8
M -93 -94 "INVESTMENT OF FUNDS" AND 2- 24 -11(D) IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
(Cont'd.) Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais and
Christiansen voted no.
SALE OF The recommendation of Committee of the Whole on December
CITY PROP.: 19, 1994, that vacant City property located east of Fire
Station No. 3, 180 E. Thacker Street, be declared
Resolution surplus; Staff be authorized to take necessary action to
R -1 -95 offer it for sale; and adopt Resolution R- 1 -95/A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 180 E. THACKER STREET came before the
City Council for consideration.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Curley, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. David Markworth, Director, Parks & Recreation - Des
Plaines Park District, addressed the City Council and
requested that this land remain in the public domain as
open space and the Des Plaines Park District be allowed
to develop this property as a public park; there is a
great need for girls' softball fields.
Mr. Joseph Ciampi, 568 Rose Avenue, Chairman of the Des
Plaines Girls' Softball League, addressed the City
Council and urged that this property be used for girls'
athletics.
Mr. Robert Bade, 1260 River Drive, addressed the City
Council and requested that this property remain on the
tax rolls.
Mayor Sherwood suggested that this matter be discussed
at another meeting when this would be the only item on
the agenda. It was agreed that a Committee of the Whole
meeting would be held Wednesday, February 1, 1995, to
further discuss this matter.
VARIATION/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
926 recommendation of Committee of the Whole on December 19,
GRACELAND: 1994, re Zoning Case 94 -61 -V, to grant request for
Consent Variation to permit reduction to parking standards to
Agenda allow 29 parking spaces for new retail use instead of
required 63 spaces, on property located at 926 S.
Ordinance Graceland Avenue, in M -1 Restricted Manufacturing
Z -1 -95 District, contingent upon:
1. Installation of 8' solid opaque and view screening
fence along west property line, 220' south from where
building jogs 14.83' towards the property line, and
mutually acceptable screening must be provided along
south end of west property line between subject property
and adjacent single family residence;
2. Enclosure be installed to contain on -site dumpsters;
3. All parking spaces as well as ingress /egress patterns
be clearly marked;
4. No materials be stored outside of main building;
5. That variance be valid for proposed use only (parking
variation will become void if present commercial use is
expanded or modified);
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z -1 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION
5.1.5 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO
PERMIT A REDUCTION TO PARKING STANDARDS TO ALLOW 29
PARKING SPACES FOR A NEW RETAIL USE INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRED 63, FOR 926 SOUTH GRACELAND AVENUE (CASE NO. 94-
61-V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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SPEED LIMIT/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
KENILWORTH Staff recommendation to grant request for installation
COURT: of 25 mph speed limit signs on entire length of
Consent Kenilworth Court (east /west and north /south sections);
Agenda and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
T -1 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY CODE
Ordinance OF DES PLAINES, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES"
T - - 95 TO PROVIDE FOR A 25 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON
KENILWORTH COURT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TEXT AMEND./ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
ANTENNAS: recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Consent Staff recommendation re Zoning Case 94 -59 -A to approve
Agenda Text Amendment to remove all current language pertaining
to antenna towers from Section 10.9 of the Zoning
Ordinance Ordinance and cite Title 4, Chapter 6 of the City Code
Z - - 95 as that section regulating antenna installations, thus
there would be one controlling code for all antennas and
satellite dish installations; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z -2 -95, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 10 "GENERAL
PROVISIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE,
TO DELETE SECTION 10.9 "ANTENNA TOWERS" IN ITS ENTIRETY
AND ADD IN ITS. STEAD A NEW SECTION 10.9 "ANTENNA
INSTALLATIONS." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ELEVATOR Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
CODE Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
VARIATION/ Rule 2000.7 of the ANSI 17.1 Elevator Code regulations
1500 LEE: to permit the installation of a handicapped lift between
Consent the first floor and the basement on property located at
Agenda 1500 Lee Street. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Copying Equipment for the City
Agenda Clerk's Office, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 25, 1995. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve change of bid return date
for one (1) New 1995 Police Motorcycle from February 1,
1995 to 3:00. p.m., Friday, January 6, 1995, to take
advantage of production date from manufacturer. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
APPOINTMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that the City
Consent Council consider the Mayoral appointment of Gregory
Agenda Johnson to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (final
action under Consent Agenda on January 16, 1995). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M - 89 - 94 Ordinance M -89 -94 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ANTENNA TITLE IV "BUILDING REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
INSTALLA.: PLAINES BY DELETING CURRENT CHAPTER 6 "SATELLITE ANTENNA
Consent INSTALLATION" IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE
Agenda A NEW CHAPTER 6, PERTAINING TO "ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS."
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M - 92 - 94 Ordinance M- 92 -94, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21
CONDOMINIUM "CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS," OF TITLE IX,
CONVERSION OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion
AMENDMENT: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z -1 -95
926 S.
GRACELAND:
PARKING
COLLECTION
STATIONS:
6(b) CLASS./
O'HARE SPRING
265 OLD
HIGGINS RD.:
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PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Curley, Chair
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance Z -1 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO
SECTION 5.1.5 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A REDUCTION TO PARKING STANDARDS TO
ALLOW 29 PARKING SPACES FOR A NEW RETAIL USE INSTEAD OF
THE REQUIRED 63, FOR 926 SOUTH GRACELAND AVENUE (CASE NO.
94- 61 -V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole.
Motion by Chiropolos to concur with Staff recommendation
and recommend to the City Council to approve purchase of
two additional Automated Parking Collection Stations at
a cost of $18,960, one Bus Stop Shelter to protect the
equipment from the elements at a cost of $4,000, plus
electrical hookup for installation at a cost of $1,500,
for a total of $24,460 /Parking Fund Reserve, for the
Cumberland Commuter Parking Lot, from Schlumberger
Technologies, 825 -B Greenbriar Circle, Chesapeake, VA
23320 (who was the lowest bidder when contract was
awarded on June 20, 1994), and usual bid procedures be
waived, died for lack of a second.
Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
City Council and spoke against this expenditure.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve purchase of two additional Automated Parking
Collection Stations at a cost of $18,960, one Bus Stop
Shelter to protect the equipment from the elements at a
cost of $4,000, plus electrical hookup for installation
at a cost of $1,500, for a total of $24,460 /Parking Fund
Reserve, for the Cumberland Commuter Parking Lot, from
Schlumberger Technologies, 825 -B Greenbriar Circle,
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (who was the lowest bidder when
contract was awarded on June 20, 1994), and usual bid
procedures be waived.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Kisslinger, that this matter
be tabled for 30 days for further review. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Haupt
NAYS: 2- Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (matter to come before the City
Council again on February 6, 1995).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Haupt, Chair
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City support and consent to the granting of a
Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to
O'Hare Spring. Company, Inc., to finance construction of
20,000 sq. ft. addition to its building on property
located at 265 Old Higgins Road; and Resolution R -2 -95
be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
265 OLD
HIGGINS RD.
(Cont'd.)
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Mr. Jack Klaus, City's Economic Development Director,
addressed the City Council and gave a brief overview of
this request.
Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
Council and spoke in opposition of this request;
questioning who will pay for the water and sewer.
Mr. John Schneider, Coordinator, O'Hare Spring Company,
Inc., addressed the City Council and responded to Mr.
Flynn's concerns regarding this request.
Motion declared carried.
EXCESS Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
WORKER'S recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
COMPENSATION accept proposal from James M. Golden Association, Ltd.,
INSURANCE: 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091, for 1995 and
1996 Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance at a first
year annual premium of $.217 or $38,183. Motion declared
carried.
WARRANT Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
REGISTER: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of January 3, 1995 Warrant Register in the
amount of $1,794,355.69; and Resolution R -3 -95 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Elstner, Chair
FIREFIGHTERS Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, to concur with
PREFERENCE Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
POINTS: that the City, pursuant to its home rule powers, not
concur with amendment to the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners Act of August 20, 1993, pertaining to
awarding of preference points to individuals on an
initial firefighter eligibility list who have prior
successful service, because the Rules and Regulations for
the Des Plaines Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
already allow for certain preference points for military
service and education; authorize and direct the Board of
Fire and Police Commissioners to adopt Rules and
Regulations consistent with the City's direction; and
Ordinance M -2 -95 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
PARKING Moved by Curley, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
COLLECTION recommendation of Committee of the Whole to table for 30
STATIONS: days for further review the matter of purchasing two
additional Automated Parking Collection Stations at a
cost of $18,960, one Bus Stop Shelter to protect the
equipment from the elements at a cost of $4,000, plus
electrical hookup for installation at a cost of $1,500,
for a total of $24,460 /Parking Fund Reserve, for the
Cumberland Commuter Parking Lot, from Schlumberger
Technologies, 825 -B Greenbriar Circle, Chesapeake, VA
23320 (who was the lowest bidder when contract was
awarded on June 20, 1994), and usual bid procedures be
waived. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sarlo and
Chiropolos voted no.
6(b) CLASS./
O'HARE SPRING
265 OLD
HIGGINS RD.:
Resolution
R -2 -95
EXCESS
WORKER'S
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -3 -95
FIREFIGHTERS
PREFERENCE
POINTS:
Ordinance
M -2 -95
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Moved by Haupt, seconded by Curley, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
support and consent to the granting of a Cook County Real
Estate Classification 6(b) exemption to O'Hare Spring
Company, Inc., to finance construction of 20,000 sq. ft.
addition to its building on property located at 265 Old
Higgins Road; and adopt Resolution R -2 -95, A RESOLUTION
INDICATING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A COOK COUNTY REAL
ESTATE CLASS 6(b) PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO THE O'HARE
SPRING COMPANY, INC. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from James M. Golden Association, Ltd., 3201 Old
Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091, for 1995 and 1996
Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance at a first year
annual premium of $.217 or $38,183. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R -3 -95, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,794,355.69. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City,
pursuant to its home rule powers, not concur with
amendment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Act of August 20, 1993, pertaining to awarding of
preference points to individuals on an initial
firefighter eligibility list who have prior successful
service because the Rules and Regulations for the Des
Plaines Board of Fire and Police Commissioners already
allow for certain preference points for military service
and education; authorize and direct the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners to adopt Rules and Regulations
consistent with the City's direction; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M -2 -95.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt
Ordinance M -2 -95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO AMEND ITS RULES AND
REGULATIONS DEALING WITH FIREFIGHTERS PREFERENCE POINTS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
1
1
D.P. RIVER
WATER FLOW:
APPROVED BY ME THIS IF
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
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Moved by Curley, seconded by Christiansen, that the Staff
prepare a resolution to be considered by the City Council
on January 16, 1995, and then sent to various State
officials, that the City officially oppose anything that
would obstruct the flow of water down the Des Plaines
River. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Curley, Sarlo
NAYS: 3- Kisslinger, Chiropolos, Haupt
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK