01/20/1997PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
106.
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 20, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by City Clerk
McAllister at 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday,
January 20, 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 Economic Development
Klaus, Director of Finance & Administration Egeberg, Police Chief
Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works Director Shirley, Community
Development Director D'Onofrio, City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and
Services Director Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Gruber and City
Attorney Wiltse.
ELECTION OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to elect Alderman
MAYOR Chiropolos as Mayor Pro Tem in the temporary absent of
PRO TEM: Mayor Sherwood. Motion declared carried.
The opening prayer was given by Captain Andy Miller, The
Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Arredia, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, 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; Ordinance T -1 -97 was adopted, and
Ordinance Z -1 -97 was placed on First Reading.
MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to approve minutes
Consent of regular meeting of the City Council held January 6,
Agenda 1997, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with
96 -41 -V recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 6,
1646 LINDEN: 1997, re Zoning Case 96 -41 -V, to grant request for
Consent variation to permit reduction of required lot frontage
Agenda from 45' to 30' and the total lot area from required
5,625 sq. ft. to 3,810 sq. ft. for Lot #1, contingent
Ordinance upon:
Z -1 -97 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; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z -1 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 3.3.4.1, 3.3.4.2, AND 3.3.4.3 OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A
REDUCTION OF THE REQUIRED FRONTAGE FROM 45' TO 30', A
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1646 LINDEN REDUCTION OF THE TOTAL LOT AREA FROM THE REQUIRED 5,625
(Cont'd.) SQ. FT. TO 3,810 SQ. FT., AND TO PERMIT A FRONT YARD OF
16.35 FT. AND SIDE YARD (NORTH) OF 0.01 FT. ON LOT 1 OF
THE PROPOSED LINDEN STREET RESUBDIVISION, IN R -3 TWO
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1646
LINDEN STREET (CASE NO. 96- 41 -V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC OFF. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
& POLICE recommendation to accept proposals from Service Insurance
PROFESSIONAL Agency, 1655 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington
INSURANCE: Heights, IL 60004, for the following insurance policies
Consent with National Casualty Company, beginning February 1,
Agenda 1997 through January 31, 1998: Public Officials
Liability - $27,740 and Police Professional Liability -
$43,477, for a total of $71,217/1997 Risk Management
Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
RADIOS FOR recommendation to award bid for purchase of Ten (10)
FIRE DEPT.: Motorola HT 1000 Portable Radios with Various Accessories
Consent for the Fire Department to the lowest bidder,
Agenda Communications Direct, 735 Hunter Drive, Unit F, Batavia,
IL 60510, in the total bid amount of $10,490.50/1997
Budget. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
BOAT AND recommendation to award bid for purchase of One (1)
TRAILER FOR Zodiak MK III "Grand Raid III" Inflatable Boat and
FIRE DEPT.: Trailer for the Fire Department to the lowest bidder to
Consent meet specifications, Offshore, 2333 W. North Avenue,
Agenda Chicago, IL 60647, in the total bid amount of $8,180/1997
CERF Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
POLICE recommendation to award bid for Two (2) 1997 Police
MOTORCYCLES: Pursuit Motorcycles, to the lowest bidder, Chicago
Consent Harley- Davidson, Inc., 6868 N. Western Avenue, Chicago,
Agenda IL 60645, in the total bid amount of $24,348.78/1997
Budget. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
FOR BIDS: recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
Consent for bids for 1997 Street Improvements, returnable by 3:00
Agenda p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 1997. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Four (4) Copying Machines (for the Mayor's
Office, Library, Community Development and Finance
Department), returnable by 3:00 p.m., Monday, February
10, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) Portable Air Compressor, returnable
by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 1997. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REAPPOINT- Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to approve Mayoral
MENTS: reappointments to the DES PLAINES YOUTH COMMISSION of
Consent Marlene Pasdo, Rhonda Popko and Karen Briskey, all terms
Agenda to expire December 31, 1999. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
T -1 -97
PARKING
REBTRIC./
PEARSON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
DECK
VARIATION/
1893
ILLINOIS:
PUMP REPLAC./
OAKTON ST.
DETENTION
BASIN:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to adopt 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Chiropolos declared that the City Council
was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole
BUILDING CODE - Alderman Arredia, Chair
Petitioner Isolian Blihovde addressed the City Council
regarding her request for an after - the -fact variation to
Section 516.0 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of existing deck, 9.75' wide and 19.60'
in length, which extends 5' into the side yard; and is
further requesting to legalize the existence of a deck,
27.9' by 15.15', in the rear yard which extends almost
side lot line to side lot line (code requires decks to
maintain a 5' setback from a property line), all on
property located at 1893 Illinois Street. Ms. Blihovde
stated that she was not aware that a permit was needed
for this work; she had a handyman do it, not a
professional contractor. Ms. Blihovde also stated that
her neighbors have no problem with these decks; they are
very nice; beautify the area.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for an after - the -fact
variation to Section 516.0 of the Building Code to permit
a reconstructed existing deck, 9.75' wide x 19.60' long,
which extends 5' into the side yard, to remain; and
further grant request to legalize the existence of a
deck, 27.9' x 15.15', in the rear yard which extends
almost side lot line to side lot line (code requires
decks to maintain a 5' setback from a property line);
contingent upon petitioner obtaining a building permit
and paying a double permit fee (fee will be based on the
value of the deck plus $22.00); all for property located
at 1893 Illinois Street. Motion declared carried (final
action on this matter under Unfinished Business on
February 3, 1997). Alderman Christiansen voted no.
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair
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Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposal from Peerless - Midwest, Inc., 51255
Bittersweet Road, P.O. Box 26, Granger, IN 46530, for
purchase of One (1) Crissifulli Dewater Pump for the
Oakton Street Detention Basin, located south of City's
water tower, just west of Mt. Prospect Road on Oakton
Street, to replace 20+ year old vertical manhole -style
pump, in the amount of $16,820/1997 Sewer Division Funds;
and usual bid procedures be waived. Motion declared
carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on February 3, 1997).
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CIVIC CENTER Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
AIR CONDIT. with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
SYSTEM: Council to accept proposal, in the amount of $7,000, from
WCW Engineers, Inc., 1105 Tower Lane, Bensenville, IL
60106, for specification preparation, bid review and
award recommendation for replacement of existing Air
Cooled Condensing Units of Civic Center Air Conditioning
System (this project is Option No. 1 of WCW Engineers'
study authorized by the City Council on July 1, 1996).
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on February 3, 1997).
PUBLIC WKS. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
STANDBY recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
GENERATOR: funds in the amount of $49,261 be allocated from the 1997
General Fund Contingency Account to pay for the balance
due on the new Standby Generator and Transfer Switch
awarded to R. Lederleitner, Ltd., 700 E. Northwest
Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, on September 16,
1996, because the generator installation will not be
completed until late January or early February of 1997
due to ordering and delivery delays, and these monies
were returned to the General Fund Reserve when they were
not expended in 1996. Motion declared carried (final
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on February
3, 1997) .
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of January 20, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount of
$1,930,307.18, and further recommend that Resolution R -5-
97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
LIO. LIC./ Petitioner Irene Perry was sworn in by the City Clerk and
346 POTTER: gave testimony before the City Council. Ms. Halina
Babinski, vice president of the corporation, was also
present.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would abstain from any
part of this matter because of a conflict of interest.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Curley, to recommend to the
City Council approval of Class A Liquor License for
property located at 346 Potter Road, d /b /a Irene's
Restaurant & Lounge (change of ownership); contingent
upon verification of fingerprints. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Beauvais abstained.
EXTENSION/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
CABLE TV Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
FRANCHISE to authorize extension of Cable Television Franchise
AGREEMENT: Agreement between the City and Telenois, Inc., for a six
(6) month period, beginning January 28, 1997 and ending
July 28, 1997, while franchise renewal negotiations are
in process; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
6-97. Motion declared carried (final action on this
matter under Unfinished Business on February 3, 1997).
Alderman Arredia voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Higgason, Chair
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PURCHASE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
OF NEW recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
AMBULANCE: authorize purchase, through the Ambulance Specification
Committee assisted by the Northwest Municipal Conference,
of One (1) 1997 Road Rescue E- Series Super Duty Ambulance
to the lowest bidder to meet specifications, Midwest
Emergency Vehicle Sales, 1541 N. Route 50, Bourbonnaise,
IL 60914, in the amount of $90,287/1997 CERF, and City
take advantage of the pre - payment incentive program which
provides for an 8% interest rate on the monies held
through the delivery date. Motion declared carried.
SENIOR CIT.- Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
DISABLED recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 6,
SUBSIDIZED 1997, that the present Senior - Disabled Subsidized Taxicab
TAXICAB Program be extended until January 31, 1997, at which time
PROGRAM: the subsidy would become one half of the metered fare up
to a maximum of $2.50 per one way trip within corporate
Ordinance Des Plaines; and new rider cards be issued with a change
M -3 -97 in color and with an expiration date of four (4) years
from the date of issue; and further recommend to place
Ordinance on First Reading:
M -4 -97 Ordinance M -3 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -5 -25.28
"RATE," OF CHAPTER 5 "OTHER BUSINESSES, OF TITLE V, OF
Ordinance THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, HAVING TO DO WITH THE
M -5 -97 CITY'S SENIOR CITIZEN OR DISABLED CITIZEN SUBSIDIZED
TAXICAB RATE PROGRAM; and
Ordinance M -4 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -5 -25.1
"LICENSE REQUIRED," OF CHAPTER 5 "OTHER BUSINESSES,"
TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES; and
Ordinance M -5 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -5 -25.2
"DEFINITIONS," AND SECTION 5 -5 -25.27 "CREATION," OF
CHAPTER 5 "OTHER BUSINESSES," OF TITLE V "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on February 3, 1997).
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R -5 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Resolution THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
R -5 -97 AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,930,307.18. 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.
LIO. LIC./
346 POTTER:
Mayor Pro Tem Chiropolos assumed the chair, and declared
the City Council back in session.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Class
A Liquor License for property located at 346 Potter Road,
d /b /a Irene's Restaurant & Lounge (change of ownership);
contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Beauvais abstained (conflict
of interest).
PURCHASE Moved by seconded by Elstner, to concur with
OF NEW recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
AMBULANCE: purchase, through the Ambulance Specification Committee
assisted by the Northwest Municipal Conference, of One
(1) 1997 Road Rescue E- Series Super Duty Ambulance to the
lowest bidder to meet specifications, Midwest Emergency
Vehicle Sales, 1541 N. Route 50, Bourbonnaise, IL 60914,
in the amount of $90,287/1997 CERF, and the City take
RELEASE OF
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The City Council recessed at 9:12 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:06 p.m.
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AMBULANCE advantage of the pre - payment incentive program which
(Cont'd.) provides for an 8% interest rate on the monies held
through the delivery date. 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.
AMENDMENT/ Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Higgason, to amend Title
MASSAGE V, Chapter 6 "Massage Parlors," Section 5- 6- 12(A)11. to
PARLORS delete "All rooms within which a massage shall be
ORDINANCE: conducted shall have the doors permanently removed from
the hinges and frames. No drapes, curtains., or other
device shall prohibit a clear view of the interior of a
massage room from the outside of the room;" and City
Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on February 3, 1997).
EXECUTIVE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss Review of Executive Session
Minutes, Pending Litigation and Collective Bargaining.
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.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
consensus of the City Council in Executive Session to
approve release of minutes of Executive Session of
Committee of Whole of February 13, 1995, regarding the
sale of 180 East Thacker Street. Motion declared
carried.
PENDING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
LITIGATION: consensus of the City Council that Assistant City
Attorney Gruber be authorized to proceed as directed in
Executive Session regarding Melchert v. City law suit.
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.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with consensus of the City Council that the City Attorney
be authorized to proceed as directed in Executive Session
regarding 454 Lyman Avenue. 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.
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ALDERMANIC Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to concur with
COMMITTEE/ consensus of the City Council in Executive Session that
COLLECTIVE Mayor Sherwood be asked to appoint three (3) aldermen to
BARGAINING: a committee to meet with representatives of all five (5)
City unions, without Staff, union attorneys or the
public, to talk about some of the stumbling blocks that
have stood in the way of past negotiating efforts, and
try to work out common ground that would benefit all.
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Arredia, seconded by Curley, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK