01/06/1997CONSENT
AGENDA:
96.
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,
JANUARY 6, 1997
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,
January 6, 1997.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Douthwaite,
Assistant to the City Manager Carter, Director of Finance &
Administration Egeberg, Assistant Director of Finance & Administration
Placko, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works
Administrative Assistant Tozzo, Community Development Director D'Onofrio,
City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Merriman,
Assistant City Attorney Gruber and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Reverend David P. Laaser,
PLEDGE: First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
HOLIDAY HOME Alderman Elstner introduced Keep Des Plaines Beautiful
DECORATING Coordinator Pamela Rosinia who introduced Anna Gaeta,
CONTEST representing the Des Plaines Area Jaycees. Ms. Gaeta
AWARDS: explained that the Holiday Home Decorating Contest was
sponsored by the Des Plaines Area Jaycees, Keep Des
Plaines Beautiful, and The Journal & Topics Newspapers,
in association with the City Council, and was for the
best overall decorated home in each Ward. Ms. Gaeta and
Ms. Rosinia presented the following awards:
WARD 1 - Rick and Cindy Villareal, 597 S. D.P. /River
Road
WARD 2 - John and Karen Kramer, 1396 Wicke Avenue
WARD 3 - Jim and Amanda Wozny, 100 Oakwood Avenue
WARD 4 - Dave and Denise Everly, 670 S. Westgate Road
WARD 5 - Dave Spielman, 2056 Spruce Avenue
WARD 6 - John and Lorene Dini, 1875 Maple Avenue
WARD 7 - Bill Christoffel, 317 Harding Avenue
WARD 8 - Carmi Lullo, 1213 Doreen Drive
BEST OVERALL - TIE
- John and Karen Kramer, 1396 Wicke Avenue
- Dave and Denise Everly, 670 S. Westgate Road
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinances M- 79 -96, M- 80 -96, M -81-
96, M- 82 -96, M- 83 -96, M- 84 -96, M- 85 -96, M- 86 -96, M- 87 -96,
M- 88 -96, M- 89 -96, M- 90 -96, M- 92 -96, T- 10 -96, T -11 -96 and
T -12 -96 are adopted; Ordinances M -1 -97 and T -1 -97 are
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R -1 -97, R -2 -97
and R -3 -97 are adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
Consent of regular meeting of the City Council held December 16,
Agenda 1996, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
pg
LIO. LIC./
1177 8.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -1 -97
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PEARSON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T -1 -97
TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
AGREEMENT/
VILLAGE OF
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -1 -97
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT /
645 & 655
JARLATH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -2 -97
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held December
16, 1996, to approve Class A Liquor License for property
located at 1177 S. Elmhurst Road, d /b /a India Town
Restaurant, contingent upon verification of fingerprints;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M -1 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -34 -18 "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS A LICENSES BY ONE (India Town,
1177 S. Elmhurst Road). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section
10- 5- 5(E)2. of Schedule II, - 2 -Hour Parking Limit,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. through 6 p.m., excluding
Sundays and holidays, of the City Code to delete Pearson
Street, Ellinwood Street south to the alley, west side
of the street; Pearson Street, Prairie Avenue to a point
125' south of Ellinwood Street, east side of the street;
and further amend Section 10- 5- 5(F)2. of Schedule II, -
3-Hour Parking Limit, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.
through 6 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays, to add
Pearson Street, Ellinwood Street south to the alley, west
side of the street; and Pearson Street, Prairie Avenue
to a point 125' south of Ellinwood Street, east side of
the street; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance T -1 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
10- 5- 5(E)2. OF SCHEDULE II, CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "PEARSON
STREET, ELLINWOOD STREET SOUTH TO THE ALLEY, WEST SIDE
OF THE STREET," AND "PEARSON STREET, PRAIRIE AVENUE TO
A POINT 125 FT. SOUTH OF ELLINWOOD STREET, EAST SIDE OF
THE STREET;" AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 10- 5- 5(F)2. OF
SAID SCHEDULE II TO ADD THERETO "PEARSON STREET,
ELLINWOOD STREET SOUTH TO THE ALLEY, WEST SIDE OF THE
STREET," AND "PEARSON STREET, PRAIRIE AVENUE TO A POINT
125 FT. SOUTH OF ELLINWOOD STREET, EAST SIDE OF THE
STREET." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Traffic Signal Maintenance
Agreement with the Village of Mt. Prospect for the
traffic signal at Wolf Road and Feehanville Drive - Dursey
Lane; Village of Mt. Prospect to be responsible for 75%
of maintenance costs and 100% of the electrical energy
and emergency preemption system maintenance costs; and
City to be responsible for 25% of the traffic signal
maintenance costs (approximately $300 annually) /MFT
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -1 -97,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
"TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT WOLF ROAD AND FEEHANVILLE DRIVE - DURSEY LANE"
WITH THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept public improvements that
include sanitary sewers, water service, culverts,
driveways and grading, for Gloria Subdivision, 645 and
655 Jarlath Avenue; and release public improvement surety
of $20,867 and cash guarantee (tree bond) of $600
($2,086.75 cash warranty to be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R -2 -97, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
GLORIA SUBDIVISION, 645 AND 655 JARLATH AVENUE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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1/6/97
PUBLIC Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
IMPROVEMENT/ Staff recommendation to accept public improvements that
945 include connections to storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and
WESTGATE: installation of water services, driveway approach and
Consent curb /gutter and sidewalk sections, for Klingenberg's
Agenda Resubdivision, 945 Westgate Road; and release public
improvement surety of $18,109.75 and cash guarantee (tree
Resolution bond) of $900 ($1,448.75 cash warranty to be held for 18
R -3 -97 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R -3-
97, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
KLINGENBERG'S RESUBDIVISION, 945 WESTGATE ROAD. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PURCHASE OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
LIO. CALL. Staff recommendation to accept low bid for joint purchase
CHLORIDE & through Northwest Municipal Conference of Liquid Calcium
ROCK SALT: Chloride from Sicalco Ltd., 5240 W. 123rd Place, Alsip,
Consent IL 60658, for City's requested quantity of 13,200
Agenda gallons, delivered and pre- mixed, for a total cost of
$3,888.72, and City Clerk be authorized to execute IDOT
Form BLR 6103 to authorize expenditure of this amount
from MFT Section 96- 00000 -00 GM; and further accept low
bid for joint purchase of Rock Salt through Illinois
Department of Central Management Services from AKZO Nobel
Salt, Inc., P.O. Box 352, Morgan Highway, Clark Summit,
PA 18411, for City's requested quantity of 4,000 tons,
delivered, for a total cost of $110,240, and City Clerk
be authorized to execute IDOT Form BLR 6103 to authorize
expenditure of this amount from MFT Sections 96- 00000 -00
GM ($40,000) and 97- 00000 -00 GM ($70,240). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PURCHASE OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
FIRE Staff reccoendation to authorize purchase through State
VEHICLE: of Illinois Net Bid Program of One (1) 1997 Ford Taurus
Consent from Lyons & Ryan Ford, 104 Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002,
Agenda at a cost of $14,987 /CERF Funds for Fire Department.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
HYDRAULIC Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1996 -1997
BREAKER: Heavy Duty Hydraulic Breaker to Casey Equipment Company,
Consent 1603 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, for
Agenda the total bid amount of $12,950/1997 Water Fund CERF.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
POLICE Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through State
VEHICLES: of Illinois Net Bid Program, of Four (4) 1997 Ford Taurus
Consent Police Vehicles (investigation- administrative), from
Agenda Lyons & Ryan Ford, 104 Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002, for
the total amount of $61,862/1997 Budget. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through State
of Illinois Net Bid Program, of Twelve (12) 1997 Ford
Crown Victoria Police Vehicles (squad cars), from Wood
River Ford, 1371 Vaughn Road, Wood River, IL 62095, in
the amount of $233,328, plus One (1) Service Manual at
a cost of $122, for the total amount of $233,450/1997
Budget. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for Ten (10) Motorola HT 1000 Portable
Agenda Radios with Various Accessories, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS
(Cont'd.)
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -79 -96
DELETING
DUPLIC. FIRE
CODE
CHAPTERS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -80 -96
TENANT SEPAR.
WALLS /FIRE
CODE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -81 -96
FIRE INSPEC.
& DUTIES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -82 -96
FLAMMABLE
LIOUIDS &
WASTE OIL:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -83 -96
FIREWORKS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -84 -96
FIRE
EXTIN-
GUISHERS:
Consent
Agenda
PAGE FOUR
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1/6/97
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) 1997 Zodiac MK III
Inflatable Boat and Trailer, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously, under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to consider Mayoral
reappointments to the DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION of
Marlene Pasdo, Rhonda Popko and Karen Briskey. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on January 20, 1997).
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 79 -96, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 4 "GASOLINE
SERVICE STATIONS," CHAPTER 5 "LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES,"
CHAPTER 8 "INCINERATORS," CHAPTER 10 "AUXILIARY BATTERY
OPERATED EMERGENCY LIGHTS," CHAPTER 11 "FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS IN VEHICLES," CHAPTER 12 "CLEANING AND
RESURFACING OF BOWLING LANES," AND CHAPTER 13
"FERTILIZERS AND FERTILIZER MATERIALS," OF TITLE VII
"FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN
THEIR ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 80 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4 -7 -2 "ADOPTION
OF BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE 1990," 4 -7 -3 "ADOPTION OF
BOCA NATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 1990," AND 4 -7 -4 "ADOPTION
OF BOCA FIRE PREVENTION CODE 1990," OF TITLE IV, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 81 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -1 -1, 7 -1 -2, 7-
1-6, 7 -1 -7, 7 -1 -14, 7 -1 -16, 7 -1 -18 AND 7 -1 -19 OF CHAPTER
1 "BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION," TITLE VII "FIRE
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, AND
FURTHER DELETING THEREFROM SECTIONS 7 -1 -8, 7 -1 -11 AND 7-
1-15 IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION
7 -1 -20 "PENALTY." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 82 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -2 -1, 7 -2 -2, 7-
2-5, 7 -2 -6, 7 -2 -7, 7 -2 -8, 7 -2 -9, AND 7 -2 -10 OF CHAPTER
2 "FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS AND WASTE OIL,"
TITLE VII "FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING SAID SECTIONS OF THE
CITY CODE, AND FURTHER DELETING SECTIONS 7 -2 -11 THROUGH
7 -2 -47 IN THEIR ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 83 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -3 -1, 7 -3 -2 AND
7 -3 -3, OF CHAPTER 3 "FIREWORKS," OF TITLE VII "FIRE
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, AND
FURTHER ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 7 -3 -4 "INDOOR USE OF
FIREWORKS," 7 -3 -5 "OUTDOOR PUBLIC DISPLAYS," AND 7 -3 -6
"PENALTY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 84 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -6 -1, 7 -6 -2 AND
7 -6 -3, OF CHAPTER 6 "REGULATION FOR THE SERVICING,
REPAIRING AND REFILLING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS," OF TITLE
VII "FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
AND FURTHER DELETING THEREFROM SECTIONS 7 -6 -4 THROUGH 7-
6-12, IN THEIR ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M -85 -96
ADOPTION OF
NFPA
STANDARDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -86 -96
COMMER. FIRE
EXTINGUISH.
SYSTEMS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -87 -96
SMOKE
DETECTORS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -88 -96
AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -89 -96
PRIVATE FIRE
SVS. MAINS
& HYDRANTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -90 -96
LOCATION OF
FIRE HYDRANT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -92 -96
GAWRYLCZYK
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T -10 -96
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
PROSPECT,
ILLINOIS &
SPRUCE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 85 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -7 -1, 7 -7 -2 AND
7 -7 -3, OF CHAPTER 7 "FIRE PREVENTION CODE" OF TITLE VII
"FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, AND
ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 7 -7 -4 "PENALTY." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 86 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 -9 -1 OF CHAPTER
9 "AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS FOR KITCHENS," OF
TITLE VII "FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, AND FURTHER ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 7 -9 -2
"FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION COMPANIES AND REPORTS,"
AND 7 -9 -3 "PENALTY." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 87 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "SMOKE
DETECTORS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, OF TITLE VII "FIRE
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, IN ITS
ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 88 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 -16 -1, 7 -16 -2,
7 -16 -3, 7 -16 -5, 7 -16 -7 OF CHAPTER 16 "AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS," OF TITLE VII "FIRE REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES AND FURTHER ADDING THERETO A NEW
SECTION 7 -16 -10 "PENALTY." Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 89 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII "FIRE
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD
THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 19 "PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS,
HYDRANTS, AND THEIR APPURTENANCES." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 90 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 -7 -6 "LOCATION
AND SPACING," OF TITLE IX "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
REGULATIONS; DEALING WITH SUBDIVISIONS; DEDICATIONS AND
FLOOD PLAINS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M- 92 -96, AN ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE GAWRYLCZYK EXTENSION OF THE MUNICIPAL STORM WATER
SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
T- 10 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -3 (B) "TWO -WAY
STOP STREETS," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "PROSPECT AVENUE (EAST AND
WESTBOUND) AS A STOP STREET FOR ILLINOIS STREET," TO
DELETE THEREFROM "SPRUCE AVENUE (NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND)
AS A STOP STREET FOR PROSPECT AVENUE," AND TO FURTHER
AMEND SECTION 10- 7 -3(D) "FOUR -WAY STOP STREETS," TO ADD
THERETO "SPRUCE AVENUE (NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND) AS A STOP
STREET FOR PROSPECT AVENUE" AND "PROSPECT AVENUE (EAST
AND WESTBOUND) AS A STOP STREET FOR SPRUCE AVENUE."
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
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1/6/97
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
T -11 -96 T- 11 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I, SECTION 10-5 -
PARKING 17, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," OF THE
RESTRICTION/ CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "VILLAGE COURT,
VLG. COURT, FROM DRAKE LANE TO NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, WEST SIDE OF
SEEGERS & STREET," "SEEGERS ROAD, FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO SEVENTH
STATE ST.: AVENUE, NORTH SIDE OF STREET (TRUCKS ONLY)," AND "STATE
Consent STREET, ENTIRE STREET, NORTH SIDE OF STREET (TRUCKS
Agenda ONLY)." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
T -12 -96 T- 12 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 6 -16(G) "SPEED
SPEED LIMIT IN ALLEYS," OF CHAPTER 6, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF
IN ALLEYS: DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to
M -1 -97 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -1 -97, AN ORDINANCE
LIO. LIC./ AMENDING SECTION 5 -34 -18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
1177 S. CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
ELMHURST: OF CLASS A LICENSES BY ONE (India Town, 1177 S. Elmhurst
Road). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
ZONING CASE Attorney Dan Dowd, 701 Lee Street, Des Plaines,
96 -41 -V/ representing petitioner Marcin Skatulski, stated that his
1646 client would like to resubdivide property located at 1646
LINDEN ST.: Linden Street, with Lot #1 having a frontage of 30' and
Lot #2, currently vacant, having a frontage of 45 °. The
petitioner plans to rehabilitate the existing house on
Lot #1 and construct a new single - family house on Lot #2.
The petitioner is requesting a variation to permit
reduction of required frontage from 45' to 30'; the total
lot area from required 5,625 sq. ft. to 3,810 sq. ft.;
to permit a front yard of 16.35' instead of required 25';
and side yard (north) of 0.01' instead of required 5' on
Lot #1.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos, to recommend
to the City Council re Zoning Case 96 -41 -V, to grant
request for variation to permit reduction of required lot
frontage from 45' to 30' and the total lot area from
required 5,625 sq. ft. to 3,810 sq. ft. for Lot #1,
contingent upon:
1. That all future property improvements comply with
requirements of the zoning ordinance and building code,
and
2. That the variations granted by the Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals on December 10, 1996, that the 0.01'
north side yard setback and the 16.35' front yard setback
only apply to the existing structure and any new
structure is required to comply with all setback
requirements;
all for property located at 1646 Linden Street in R -3 Two
Family Residence District. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
January 20, 1997).
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COMMUNITY SERVICES - Alderman Curley, Chair
102.
1/6/97
SUBSIDIZED Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman reviewed
TAXICAB her memo of December 30, 1996, in which she outlined her
PROGRAM: recommendations regarding the Senior - Disabled Subsidized
Taxicab Program, i.e. one half of the metered fare up to
a maximum of $2.50 per one way trip within corporate Des
Plaines; no imposition of an income criteria for
eligibility to receive the subsidized card; new cards be
issued with a change in color and with an expiration date
of four (4) years from the date of issue.
Mr. Timothy Vana, owner of Community Cab Company,
addressed the City Council stating that he would concur
with the proposed program; he would extend the present
program until January 31, 1997; and he would help
publicize the new fare.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the present Senior - Disabled Subsidized Taxicab
Program be extended until January 31, 1997, at which time
the subsidy would become one half of the metered fare up
to a maximum of $2.50 per one way trip within corporate
Des Plaines; and new rider cards be issued with a change
in color and with an expiration date of four (4) years
from the date of issue.
Motion by Chiropolos to adopt a substitute motion to add
that there be a $2.00 registration fee for each rider
card issued, died for lack of a second.
Motion declared carried on the original motion (further
action on this matter under Unfinished Business on
January 20, 1997). Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
REGISTER: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of January 6, 1997 Warrant Register, in the
amount of $1,893,275.26, and further recommend that
Resolution R -4 -97 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
PARKING Assistant City Attorney Gruber reviewed his memo of
RESTRICTION/ December 30, 1996 and the proposed ordinance creating an
JEFFERSON & exemption from the "3 -hour parking" limitation on
IDA: Jefferson Street and Ida Street. The exemption would
only permit residents of Jefferson and Ida, who do not
have driveways, alleys, garages, car - ports, etc. to park
their automobiles on these streets beyond the 3 -hour
limit.
Ms. Hilda Hofmann, 550 Ida Street, addressed the City
Council stating that there was never a problem until two
years ago when the City stopped issuing window stickers
to the residents; City should go back to that program;
thinks it's terrible that residents can't find a spot for
their cars.
Ms. Amy Hernandez, 1452 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council and read a statement outlining the difficult
time she has had this past year in trying to comply with
the parking restriction; she has a new baby and is not
always able to go out and move her car; has received many
tickets.
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JEFFERSON- Ms. Carmen Adduci, 550 Ida Street, addressed the City
IDA Council stating her concern about property investment;
(Cont'd.) how is she going to sell her condo with this parking
restriction; it is an unfair situation.
Ms. Bonnie Zender, 550 Ida Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the daytime parkers are the problem;
City employees should not be allowed to park there.
City Manager Douthwaite stated that the City has tried
to encourage employees to park elsewhere, but they have
a legal right to park there within the time limit.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
City Council that two (2) exemption stickers from the "3-
hour parking" limitation be issued for each residence on
Jefferson Street, Graceland Avenue to Ida Street, and on
Ida Street, Perry Street to Jefferson Street;
andOrdinance T -13 -96 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening.
Alderman Chiropolos stated that this action could get the
City "in trouble;" he would like the City Council to
concur with Staff recommendation to issue only one
sticker to each residence.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
MASSAGE City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of December 31,
PARLORS: 1996, regarding the proposed revisions to portions of
Title V, Chapter 6 "Massage Parlors," dealing with the
licensing of massage parlors. City Attorney Wiltse also
advised the City Council of some minor wording changes
in the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
proposed revisions to portion of Title V, Chapter 6
"Massage Parlors," dealing with the licensing of massage
parlors; and further recommend that Ordinance M -2 -97 -
AS AMENDED, be placed 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.
ZONING CASE Moved by Curley, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt motion
96 -38 -V which failed in Committee of the Whole held December 16,
2264 1996, re Zoning Case 96 -38 -V, to grant request to permit
EASTVIEW: construction of a garage measuring 24' x 38.14' instead
of the allowed dimensions of 24' x 30', and to build to
a height of 18' instead of the allowed 15', on property
located at 2264 Eastview Drive. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 2- Beauvais, Curley
NAYS: 6- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
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WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R -4 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Resolution THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
R -4 -97 AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,893,275.26. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PARKING Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
RESTRICTION/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole that two (2)
JEFFERSON & exemption stickers from the "3 -hour parking" limitation
IDA: be issued for each residence on Jefferson Street,
Graceland Avenue to Ida Street, and on Ida Street, Perry
Ordinance Street to Jefferson Street; and place on First Reading
T -13 -96 Ordinance T- 13 -96. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Chiropolos voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T- 13 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -5 "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED
PLACES," OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DELETE FROM SUBSECTION 10- 5- 5(F) 3. "JEFFERSON
STREET, FROM GRACELAND AVENUE TO IDA STREET, NORTH SIDE
OF STREET," AND "IDA STREET, FROM PERRY STREET TO
JEFFERSON STREET, EAST SIDE OF STREET" AND FURTHER
AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -5 TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 10-5 -
5(F)3.1 "MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.,
EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS," "JEFFERSON
STREET, GRACELAND AVENUE TO IDA STREET, NORTH SIDE OF
STREET" AND "IDA STREET, PERRY STREET TO JEFFERSON
STREET, EAST SIDE OF STREET" (WITH A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MASSAGE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
PARLORS: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed revisions to portion of Title V, Chapter 6,
Ordinance "Massage Parlors," dealing with the licensing of massage
M -2 -97 parlors; and place on First Reading Ordinance M -2 -97.
AS AMENDED Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -2 -97 - AS AMENDED,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5 -6 -1, 5 -6 -2, 5-6-3(A),
5-6-3(C),5-6-5(B)(7.), 5-6-5(C), 5-6-6(A)(2.), 5-6-7(A),
5- 6 -7(B), 5- 6 -7(C), 5 -6 -8, 5- 6 -9(H), 5- 6- 10(A), 5 -6-
11(B), 5- 6 -12(A) TO ADD A PARAGRAPH (11.), 5- 6- 12(B), 5-
6-13(B), 5- 6- 13(E), 5- 6- 13(G), 5 -6 -13 TO ADD A PARAGRAPH
(0), 5 -6 -14, 5 -6 -15, 5 -6 -18, AND DELETING SECTION 5 -6 -17
IN ITS ENTIRETY, OF CHAPTER 6 "MASSAGE PARLORS," TITLE
V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ALDERMANIC Moved by Arredia, seconded by Beauvais, that an Executive
COLLECTIVE Session be held on January 20, 1997, to discuss the
BARGAINING possibility of forming an aldermanic committee to meet
COMMITTEE: with appropriate union representatives to discuss both
future negotiations, as well as opening discussions
relative to the contents of already negotiated contracts.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
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CUMBERLAND Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, that a meeting be
CIRCLE: held by the Committee of the Whole to discuss the
Cumberland Circle. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Curley, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
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 9:53 p.m.
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Ted Sherwood, MAY •R
1997
onna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK