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06/19/199598. 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, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 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 Monday, June 19, 1995. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Arredia. Aldermen Christiansen and Chiropolos were absent. Alderman Chiropolos arrived at 7:02 p.m. Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, Acting City Manager /Finance & Administration Director Peters, Economic Development Director Klaus, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works Director Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Community Development Director D'Onofrio, Human Resources and Services Department Director Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Gruber, and City Attorney Wiltse. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: RECOGNITION: Mayor Sherwood welcomed the students from Maine West High School who are participating in the City's Clinical Government Program which is in its 20th year. CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Consent Agenda SANITARY SEWER REPAIR/ 245 GRACELAND: Consent Agenda The opening prayer was given by Captain Cheryl Miller, The Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A citizen requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 6 and 6a. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and requests are approved; Ordinance M -29 -95 is adopted; Ordinances M- 30 -95, M- 31 -95, M- 32 -95, M- 33 -95, M- 34 -95, M- 36 -95, T -6 -95 and T -7 -95 are placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R -35 -95 and R -36 -95 are adopted. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held June 5, 1995, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held June 5, 1995. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held June 6, 1995, to waive usual bid procedures and authorize Director of Public Works to contract with a local contractor to excavate and replace, where necessary (replacement range estimated from 30 lineal feet to a maximum of 140 lineal feet), 12' deep sanitary sewer in the area of 245 Graceland Avenue, at an estimated cost of $3,000 to $15,000 /R & M Sewers Account; Director of Public Works to notify aldermen when costs reach $10,000; PAGE TWO 99. 6/19/95 245 and contractor be directed to use permitted routes only- - GRACELAND not residential streets - -in performing this work. Motion (Cont'd.) declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. REPAIR OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with RETAINING recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held WALL /WELLER June 6, 1995, that Director of Public Works be authorized CREEK: to prepare specifications and City Clerk be authorized Consent to advertise for bids for repair of retaining wall Agenda located on the west bank of Weller Creek, directly behind single family homes at 345, 355 and 363 Westgate Road, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 1995. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. DELETE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with CERTAIN Staff recommendation that City Code be amended to remove COMMISSIONS: certain Commissions that are no longer active and the Consent following ordinances be placed on First Reading: Agenda Ordinance M- 30 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES Ordinances PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 13 "HUMAN RELATIONS M - 30 - 95 COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY; M - 31 - 95 Ordinance M- 31 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II M - 32 - 95 "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES M - 33 - 95 PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 15 "DES PLAINES HISTORICAL M - 34 - 95 LANDMARK COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY; Ordinance M- 32 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 17 "ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY; Ordinance M- 33 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 20 "SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY; and Ordinance M- 34 -95 /AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE CHAPTER 22 "CLEAN COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ACOUISITION Mr. James Zambos, property owner of 1596 Miner Street, OF PROPERTY/ addressed the City Council stating that no written offer 1596 MINER: has ever been made to him by the City for purchase of his property; verbally he was told the offer was $400,000 - Ordinance take it or leave it; a few years ago he received a M - 35 - 95 written offer from Avis - Rent -A -Car for $530,000 which was for the property only - -he could take all the physical assets with him; he stated that this business is his livelihood - -his only source of income; he stated that the City told him, "We don't pay you for your business, we pay you for your dirt. You have to take what we will give you." Mayor Sherwood asked the aldermen not to enter into discussion on this matter since, if the ordinance passes, the City will go to litigation. He further requested the Economic Development Director Klaus respond to Mr. Zambos' comments. Mr. Klaus stated that at least three meetings were held with Mr. Zambos, himself and City Manager Douthwaite, and on one occasion Mr. Ryan of the law firm of Burke & Ryan was also in attendance. The meeting that included Mr. Ryan was held on January 31, 1995, at which time Mr. Zambos was informed that the City was interested in purchasing the property and building for $395,000, but not his business or inventory. Mr. Klaus further stated that as recently as a week ago today, another offer was made, verbally, of $400,000, which Mr. Zambos did not accept. 1596 MINER (Cont'd.) EXEMPTIONS/ ALARM SYS. FEES: Consent Agenda Ordinance M -36 -95 PARKING RESTRICTION/ MARGRET ST.: Consent Agenda Ordinance T -6 -95 TRAFFIC RESTRICTION/ CARLOW DR.: Consent Agenda Ordinance T -7 -95 PUBL. IMPRV./ WELLER CREEK SUBDIVISION: Consent Agenda Resolution R -35 -95 PAGE THREE 100. 6/19/95 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize the law firm of Burke & Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60602, to negotiate the acquisition of 1596 Miner Street and if a negotiated sale cannot be accomplished, the City acquire this property through condemnation; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 35 -95. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Ordinance M- 35 -95, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend City Code to add that all units of local government and all not - for - profit schools and not -for profit day care facilities are exempt from payment of alarm system fees (approved by the City Council on March 20, 1995); and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 36 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -5 -31.3 "RECEIVING STATION ALARMS" OF CHAPTER 5 "OTHER BUSINESSES," TITLE V OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO ADD THERETO "ALL UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL NOT -FOR- PROFIT SCHOOLS AND NOT -FOR- PROFIT DAY CARE FACILITIES ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF ALARM SYSTEM FEES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 -1 -2.1 OF THE CITY CODE." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend City Code to add no parking on east side of street for Margret Street, from Forest Avenue to Wicke Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T -6 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I, SECTION 10 -5 -17, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," TO ADD THERETO "MARGRET STREET, FOREST AVENUE TO WICKE AVENUE, EAST SIDE." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant resident request that City Code be amended to require Carlow Drive to yield the right -of -way to Waterford Drive; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T -7 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -4 "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY," OF CHAPTER 7 "THROUGH AND STOP STREETS," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD "CARLOW DRIVE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATERFORD DRIVE." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept public improvements, i.e. water main and service connections, sanitary sewers and service, storm sewers, street lights, sidewalks, curbs, detention pond with fence; for Weller Creek Subdivision, located west off of Mt. Prospect Road, 200' north of Golf Road; release surety in the amount of $221,294.22 and cash guarantee in the amount of $2,400 ($900 to be held WELLER CREEK (Cont'd.) IDOT AGREE./ MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS: Consent Agenda Resolution R -36 -95 PLAT OF LEE SUBDIV./ 1275 LEE: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ FLUSHING MACHINE: Consent Agenda APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINT.: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE M -29 -95 PREVAILING WAGE RATES: Consent Agenda PAGE FOUR 101. 6/19/95 to ensure planting of certain street trees); and cash warranty to be held for additional 18 months; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 35 -95, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WELLER CREEK SUBDIVISION (WEST OFF OF MT. PROSPECT ROAD, 200 FEET NORTH OF GOLF ROAD) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Maintenance of State Highways within the City of Des Plaines, for the period of July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996; IDOT to reimburse the City in the amount of $42,795; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 36 -95, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1995 TO JUNE 30, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff recommendation to approve Plat of Resubdivision for Lee Subdivision, 1275 Lee Street, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for one (1) New 1995- 1996 Truck Mounted Sewer Flushing Machine to the lowest bidder, Sreco - Flexible, Inc., 3434 S. Dixie Highway, Lima, OH 45804, in the total bid amount of $88,288/1995 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve Mayoral appointments /reappointments as follows: DES PLAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Appointments: Wendy A. Trocchio, term to expire May 1, 1998 Marge Kostick, term to expire May 1, 1998 Joanne Ward, term to expire May 1, 1998 Paula Canham, term to expire May 1, 1997 Dr. Bruce M. Hertz, term to expire May 1, 1997 Dr. James J. Nuzzo, term to expire May 1, 1997 Dr. Lowell Sherman, term to expire May 1, 1996 KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Reappointments: Candice Messerschmidt, term to expire June 1, 1998 Larry Golberg, term to expire June 1, 1998 Noreen Lake, term to expire June 1, 1998 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider Mayoral reappointment of Charles Van Hyning to the DES PLAINES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Ordinance M- 29 -95, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ. (1992) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. PAGE FIVE Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole. ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair 102. 6/19/95 TWO - WAY City Engineer Oakley stated that he was the only member TRAFFIC/ of the six - member Staff Traffic Committee (STAC) who is PERRY ST.: recommending to grant this request from a majority of the residents at 1433 Perry Street, to convert the traffic flow from one -way eastbound to two -way between Graceland Avenue and Ida Street. The other members of STAC expressed concerns regarding cut - through traffic, the ability of the school crossing guard (located at Graceland Avenue and Perry Street) to adapt to the additional traffic flow at the intersection, and the potential for accidents due to sight distance and additional traffic movements from Perry Street to Graceland Avenue. FENCE AND PARKING PAD VARIATIONS / 2931 SCOTT: Mr. Oakley stated that his recommendation to grant was contingent upon requiring westbound Perry Street traffic to stop at Graceland Avenue; order removal of landscape material at the southeast corner of Perry Street and Graceland to eliminate the sight distance conflict; and, if necessary, an additional school crossing guard at Perry Street and Graceland Avenue to handle the additional traffic at that intersection. Mr. Ed Brizzolara, president of the condo association at 1433 Perry Street, addressed the City Council urging support of this traffic change. Ms. Caroline Schlitter, 1433 Perry Street, addressed the City Council in strong opposition to this request; she is against more traffic; it would be a hazard for the crossing guard. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with City Engineer and recommend to the City Council to grant request to convert the traffic flow from one -way eastbound to two -way between Graceland Avenue and Ida Street, contingent upon requirement that westbound traffic stop at Graceland Avenue and the removal of landscape material at the southeast corner of Perry Street and Graceland Avenue to eliminate the sight distance conflict. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 3- Beauvais, Higgason, Arredia NAYS: 4- Elstner, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared failed (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995). BUILDING CODE - Alderman Arredia, Chair Petitioner Elizabeth Dubieliak, addressed the City Council regarding her two requests for variations. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant request to permit construction of a 6' high board -on -board fence along the east property line, setback 15' from Nimitz Drive property line and run approximately 30' in length from east property line, then run at a 45 degree angle to the northeast corner of the residence (Code requires any fence located in required 25' front yard not to exceed 3.5' in height and be at least 50% open), on property located at 2931 Scott Street. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995). 2931 SCOTT (Cont'd.) SUPPORT IDRB FINANCING/ 400 E. TOUHY: WARRANT REGISTER: GAMBLING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: CRUISING ORDINANCE: PAGE SIX 103. 6/19/95 Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to not concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant request to permit expansion of existing driveway by 4', which would result in a parking pad along the south side of the driveway for a total driveway width of 20.5'. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 5, 1995). FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Sarlo, Vice Chair Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council the approval of the proposed issuance of up to $4,200,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for A. J. Gerrard & Company, 400 E. Touhy Avenue, by the Illinois Development Finance Authority; proceeds to be used to purchase machinery and equipment, construction of building addition, renovation of existing facility and the payment of certain costs related to the issuance of the bonds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 37-95, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FINANCING BY THE ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR A. J. GERRARD AND COMPANY, 400 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, Motion declared carried (final under Consent Agenda on July 5, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. action on this matter 1995) . Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of June 19, 1995 Warrant Register in the amount of $1,753,432.50; and Resolution R -38 -95 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that City Code be amended under Chapter 2 "Gambling," of Title VI, "Police Regulations" to add two new sections which would permit non - profit organizations to conduct Pull Tabs, Jar Games and Charitable Games; and further recommend that Ordinance M -37 -95 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time. Motion declared carried (further action on this matter will come under Unfinished Business on July 5, 1995). Alderman Curley voted no. PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Higgason, Chair Police Officer David Dal Cerro addressed the City Council and gave a brief explanation of the proposed ordinance which would cover 15 City parking lots where there would be a clearly identified traffic control point to monitor passing cars; no motor vehicle shall be driven past a traffic control point more than twice in any one (1) hour period; violators would be subject to a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each offense. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that City Code be amended under Title VI "Police Regulations" to add a new Chapter 19 "Cruising;" and further recommend that Ordinance M -38 -95 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair or ASPHALT MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT: FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIV./ BAKELINE PROPERTIES: ZONING CASE 95 -36 -V 1071 WALTER: UPDATING - RECODIFYING ZONING CODE: CAMIROS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PHASE II: WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R -38 -95 PAGE SEVEN 104. Moved bj' Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to the City Council that Director of Public Works be authorized to prepare specifications and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for one (1) New 1995 -1996 Skid - Steer Loader and Trailer with Attachments; and Director of Public Works be authorized to purchase: - one Concrete /Asphalt Saw, estimated cost $4,000, - one Hand - Operated Asphalt Roller, estimated cost $4,700, -one Tack Coat Sprayer, estimated cost $1,200, and -one Tamping Plate, estimated cost $1,800, and inasmuch as these items are under $5,000, sealed bids are not required; source of funding to be from Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair 6/19/95 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to concur with Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of Final Plat of Subdivision for First Addition to Bakeline Properties, located on the east side of Wieboldt Avenue which runs east from Wolf Road; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried. Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend to the City Council re Zoning Case 95 -36 -V, to permit construction of a detached garage with a height of 18' instead of the maximum permitted height of 15' on property located at 1071 Walter Avenue in R -2 Single Family District; and further recommend to place Ordinance Z -17 -95 on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the City Council back in session. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Arredia, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 15, 1995, that Staff be authorized to go out for proposals for a consultant to update and recodify the City's present Zoning Code, and report back to the City Council. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a draft ordinance adopting the Camiros Comprehensive Plan - Phase II. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R- 38 -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: $1,753,432.50 Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. PAGE EIGHT 105. 6/19/95 FINAL PLAT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with OF SUBDIV./ recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Final BAKELINE Plat of Subdivision for First Addition to Bakeline PROPERTIES: Properties, located on the east side of Wieboldt Avenue, which runs east from Wolf Road; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with 95 - 36 - recommendation of Committee of the Whole re Zoning Case 1071 WALTER: 95 -36 -V, to permit construction of a detached garage with a height of 18' instead of the maximum permitted height Ordinance of 15' on property located at 1071 Walter Avenue in R -2 Z Single Family District; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z- 17 -95. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance Z- 17 -95, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.1.2.11 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE, WITH A HEIGHT OF 18 FEET, INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 15 FEET, IN R -2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1071 WALTER AVENUE (CASE NO. 95- 36 -V). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. ASPHALT Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with MAINTENANCE recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Director EOUIPMENT: of Public Works be authorized to prepare specifications and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for one (1) New 1995 -1996 Skid -Steer Loader and Trailer with Attachments; and Director of Public Works be authorized to purchase: -one Concrete /Asphalt Saw, estimated cost $4,000, - one Hand - Operated Asphalt Roller, estimated cost $4,700, - one Tack Coat Sprayer, estimated cost $1,200, and -one Tamping Plate, estimated cost $1,800, and inasmuch as these items are under $5,000, sealed bids are not required; source of funding to be from Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. CRUISING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with ORDINANCE: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City Code be amended under Title VI "Police Regulations" to add a Ordinance new Chapter 19 "Cruising;" and place on First Reading M - 38 - 95 Ordinance M- 38 -95. Motion declared carried. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M- 38 -95, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 19 "CRUISING." .Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. PETITION/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to suspend the APPLE CREEK rules to permit public comment on petition received by LANE: the City Clerk's Office requesting the City to take over ownership of Apple Creek Lane and provide paving and maintenance of same. ,o1A4 PAGE NINE 106. 6/19/95 PETITION Mr. Cal Elliott, 1003 Apple Creek Lane, addressed the (Cont'd.) City Council urging the City Council to favorably consider this request. Mayor Sherwood referred this matter to Staff for review and report back to the City Council on July 17, 1995. EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to go into SESSION: Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and pending litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Christiansen Motion declared carried. COLLECTIVE Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, that the City's labor BARGAINING: negotiator be authorized to proceed with negotiations as directed in Executive Session. Motion declared carried. PENDING Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, that City Attorney LITIGATION: be authorized to negotiate settlement of law suit as directed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6- Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 2- Beauvais, Christiansen Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF _ . 1995 Ted Sherwood, MAYOR Council recessed at 9:24 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia. Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK