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.
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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.)
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS Z,
DAY OF , 1997
Ted Sherwood, MAYOR
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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.
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Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK