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02/18/1997121. 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, FEBRUARY 18, 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 6:35 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, February 18, 1997. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Arredia. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen and Chiropolos were absent. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen and Chiropolos arrived sometime during the recess between 6:36 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of Finance & Administration Egeberg, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Human Resources and Services Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: RECESS: The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Sherwood called for a recess in order for the City Council to move to the lobby to hear a presentation on the proposed remodeling of the lobby by Creative Interior Design, 2800 River Road, Suite 500, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The City Council recessed at 6:36 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATION: Mayor Sherwood introduced Alan Brostoff, Senior Exploring Executive for the Northwest Suburban Council, Boy Scouts of America, 600 N. Wheeling Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, who in turn introduced Steve Cook, President. of Explorer Post 600 Skateboard Club and Don Quinlan, Program Director for Lattof YMCA, 300 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Mr. Brostoff, Mr. Cook and Mr. Quinlan reviewed their plans for a skateboard park on Lattof YMCA property, which will provide a safe, supervised place for teens to practice and compete. Mr. Cook explained that the Explorer Post 600 Skateboard Club is well organized with officers and strict rules for the skaters. Mr. Brostoff explained that the initial start up cost will be upwards of $15,000, which would allow for complete building of the park and one pro /am contest towards the end of the summer. Grant applications have been sent to Airwalk and Nike, and Ameritech has indicated their interest in the park. Their involvement would probably be providing product only, so they are asking Des Plaines for financial assistance. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to fund the building of a skateboard park at Lattof YMCA, 300 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, in the amount of $10,000 /Contingency Funds, contingent upon the City Attorney reviewing and approving the insurance program provided by Explorer Post 600 Skateboard Club. 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. PAGE TWO 122. 2/18/97 CONSENT Alderman Curley requested that Items 4, 4a and 8 be AGENDA: removed from the Consent Agenda. Alderman Beauvais requested that Item 12 be removed. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a, 8 and 12. Motion declared carried. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1- Elstner Motion declared carried. The minutes were approved. The Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances M -6 -97, M -7 -97, T -2- 97, T -3 -97, Z -2 -97 and Z -3 -97 were adopted; Ordinances T -4 -97 and Z -4 -97 were placed on First Reading. MINUTES: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve Consent minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held Agenda February 3, 1997, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held February 3, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ZONING CASE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur 97 -3 -SU with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held 1199 February 3, 1997, re Zoning Case 97 - 3 - SU, to permit total ELMHURST: reconstruction of an existing Speedway Gas Station with Consent a new Minimart in C -2 Commercial District on property Agenda located at 1199 Elmhurst Road; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z -4 -97, AN ORDINANCE Ordinance GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF Z -4 -97 THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW FOR THE TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SPEEDWAY GAS STATION WITH A NEW MINIMART IN C -2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1199 ELMHURST ROAD (CASE NO. 97- 3 -SU). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. DELETE/ Moved by Curley, seconded by Higgason, to concur with COMMUNITY Staff recommendation to amend Title II "Commissions and HEALTH Boards," Chapter 1 of the City Code to delete in its ADVISORY entirety the Community Health Advisory Commission; and COMMISSION: further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 8-97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND Ordinance BOARDS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE M -8 -97 THEREFROM CHAPTER 1 "COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION," IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. PARKING Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur LIMITATION/ with Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, PEARSON ST.: Section 10- 5- 5(D)3. of Schedule II, - "One Hour Parking, Consent Monday through Saturday (excluding Sundays and holidays) Agenda from 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M." of the City Code to delete "Ellinwood Street south to the alley adjacent to Ordinance 767 Pearson Street" and add "Pearson Street, Ellinwood T -4 -97 Street to a point 90' south of Ellinwood Street, east side of the street" (housekeeping action to clarify distance of parking restriction in City Code); and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T- 4-97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10- 5- 5(D)3. OF SCHEDULE II, CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "ELLINWOOD STREET SOUTH TO THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO 767 PEARSON STREET" AND ADD THERETO PEARSON ST. (Cont'd.) PAGE THREE 123. 2/18/97 "PEARSON STREET, ELLINWOOD STREET TO A POINT 90 FEET SOUTH OF ELLINWOOD STREET, EAST SIDE OF THE STREET." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ADVERTISING Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur FOR BIDS: with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized Consent to advertise for bids for Heating and Air Conditioning Agenda Upgrades for Des Plaines Civic Center, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Uniform Rental Agreement for Public Works Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Curley, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Trees - Spring Plant 1997, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 1997. Motion declared carried. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 1997 Turf Mowing, returnable by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for One (1) New 1997 One -Ton Heavy Duty Four -Wheel Drive Utility Truck for Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for One (1) New Trailer Mounted Hydroseeding System, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to place on First M -9 -97 Reading Ordinance M -9 -97. Motion declared carried. NON -UNION Alderman Curley voted no and Mayor Sherwood requested WAGE that the record show his opposition to this motion. ADJUSTMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M -9 -97, contingent upon the inclusion of Schedules V -A and VI -A, which were inadvertently omitted from the ordinance, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III -A "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP NON - UNIONIZED PERSONNEL" AND SCHEDULE IV "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," AND SCHEDULE V -A "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP NON - UNIONIZED PERSONNEL," AND SCHEDULE VI -A "LABOR /TRADES - SUPERVISORY GROUP" OF SECTION 1 -15 -4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE, " OF CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1996. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia NAYS: 1- Curley ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood requested that the record show his opposition to this motion. PAGE FOUR 124, 2/18/97 ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt M -6 -97 Ordinance M -6 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -6 -12 (A) MASSAGE 11. "FACILITY REQUIREMENTS," OF CHAPTER 6 "MASSAGE PARLORS PARLORS," TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES AND AMENDMENT: FURTHER AMENDING SAID CHAPTER 6, TITLE V, TO ADD THERETO Consent A NEW SECTION 5 -6 -22 "SEVERABILITY." Motion declared Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt M -7 -97 Ordinance M -7 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 -7 -1 MEMBERSHIP "KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION ESTABLISHED," OF K.D.P.B. CHAPTER 7, TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO COMMISSION: INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COMMISSION MEMBERS TO ELEVEN Consent (11). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously Agenda under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt T -2 -97 Ordinance T -2 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -7 -3 (A) TRAF. RESTR. "ONE -WAY STOP STREETS," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE DANBURY & CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "DANBURY LANE ROXBURY: (NORTHBOUND) AS A STOP STREET FOR ROXBURY LANE" AND Consent "ROXBURY LANE (EASTBOUND), AS A STOP STREET FOR DANBURY Agenda LANE." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt T -3 -97 Ordinance T -3 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -5 (G) DELETE PARK. OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM RESTRICTION/ "FOREST AVENUE, 1500 BLOCK, SOUTH SIDE OF STREET, 8:00 FOREST AVE.: A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. DAILY." Motion declared carried as Consent approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Agenda ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Z -2 -97 Ordinance Z -2 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO VARIATION/ SECTION 3.2.24.4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING 1405 ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO -CAR GARAGE CAMPBELL: THAT WILL INCREASE LOT COVERAGE TO 39% INSTEAD OF THE Consent REQUIRED 35% ON A CORNER LOT IN R -2 SINGLE FAMILY Agenda RESIDENCE DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1405 CAMPBELL, (CASE NO. 97 -2 -V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Z -3 -97 Ordinance Z -3 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO VARIATION/ SECTION R- 503.1.1 OF SECTION 4 -7 -6 "ADOPTION OF CABO ONE 2274 AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE - 1992," OF THE CITY CODE DOUGLAS: OF DES PLAINES, TO PERMIT VINYL SIDING INSTEAD OF FACE Consent BRICK FOR THE BUILDING AT 2274 -2280 DOUGLAS AVENUE. Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair REMODELING Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to OF LOBBY: the City Council that the Director of Public Works appoint a committee of employees and aldermen for input on the lobby remodeling, and then prepare specifications and go out for additional proposals. Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood expressed his opposition to this motion. Qo PAGE FIVE 125. 2/18/97 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair AGENT FOR Moved by Curley, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with DEMOLITION/ Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council DES PLAINES that Plaines Town Center, L.L.C., 350 W. Hubbard, Suite MALL: 301, Chicago, IL 60610, be designated to act as the City's agent in the demolition of the Des Plaines Mall and they be empowered to negotiate bid options or bid alternatives, deeming it in the best interest of the City to do so; and further recommend that Ordinance M -10 -97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair PURCHASE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff OF COPY recommendation and recommend to the City Council to award MACHINES: bid for Four (4) Copy Machines (Finance, Community Development, City Manager and Library) to the lowest bidder, Distinctive Business Products, 3550 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the total bid amount of $24,050, plus annual maintenance charge, per machine, of $849 for Year 1; $895 per machine for Year 2; and $950 per machine for Year 3. Motion declared carried. WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of February 18, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount of $1,794,772.81; and further recommend that Resolution R- 10-97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the City Council back in session. REMODELING Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with OF LOBBY: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Director of Public Works appoint a committee of employees and aldermen for input on the lobby remodeling, and then prepare specifications and go out for additional proposals. Motion declared carried. Mayor Sherwood expressed his opposition to this motion. AGENT FOR Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with DEMOLITION/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Plaines DES PLAINES Town Center, L.L.C., 350 W. Hubbard, Suite 301, Chicago, MALL: IL 60610, be designated to act as the City's agent in the demolition of the Des Plaines Mall and they be empowered Ordinance to negotiate bid options or bid alternatives, deeming it M -10 -97 in the best interest of the City to do so; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 10 -97. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 10 -97, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT WITH PLAINES TOWN CENTER, L.L.C., DESIGNATING IT AS ITS AGENT AND MANAGER, TO MANAGE THE DEMOLITION OF THE DES PLAINES MALL. 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. DIA 1 APPROVED BY ME THIS Z, DAY OF , 1997 Ted Sherwood, MAYOR PAGE SIX PURCHASE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur OF COPY with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to award MACHINES: bid for Four (4) Copy Machines (Finance, Community Development, City Manager and Library) to the lowest bidder, Distinctive Business Products, 3550 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the total bid amount of $24,050, plus annual maintenance charge, per machine, of $849 for Year 1; $895 per machine for Year 2; and $950 per machine for Year 3. 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. WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R- 10 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE R -10 -97 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $1,794,772.81. 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. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. 126. 2/18/97 Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK