04/07/1997144.
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,
APRIL 7, 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,
April 7, 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,
Director of Economic Development Klaus, Assistant Director of Finance &
Administration Placko, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella,
Public Works Director Shirley, City Engineer Oakley, Development
Specialist Hogensen, Director of Human Resources and Services Merriman,
Assistant City Attorney Gruber, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Father John Ketchum, St.
John The Baptist -Greek Orthodox Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Sherwood introduced Marlene Pasdo, Chairman of the
Des Plaines Youth Commission, who presented National
Youth Service Certificates and U.S. Savings Bonds to the
following Des Plaines students who were nominated by
their schools for their community sells/ice: Seretha
Eiland and Mona Aburmishan from Maine East High School;
Rosalynn Lazar, Friendship Jr. High School; Robin Fabian,
Chippewa Jr. High School; Michael Tunhand, Iroquois Jr.
High School; and Laura Minerva, Algonquin Jr. High
School.
Mayor Sherwood introduced Police Chief Sturlini who, in
turn, introduced Jack O'Malley, of the U.S. Customs
Department of the Treasury. Mr. O'Malley presented Des
Plaines Detective William Prim, currently assigned to the
U.S. Customs Department at O'Hare Airport, with two
plaques of appreciation for his outstanding performance
and achievements in being instrumental in the recent
arrest and conviction involving the smuggling, sale, and
money laundering of narcotics and the seizure of over $3
million of residential and commercial property and
vehicles.
CONSENT Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 5, 8, and 8a be
AGENDA: removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Sherwood
requested that Item 21 be removed.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 8, 8a and 21. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, 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 were approved; the Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance M -17 -97 was adopted;
Ordinances M- 14 -97, M- 19 -97, M- 20 -97, Z -5 -97 and Z -6 -97
were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R -15 -97 was
adopted.
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
POLICE SOCIAL
WORKER
POSITION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -19 -97
PUD PLAT/
PLAINES
TOWNE
CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z -5 -97
1997
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
SERVICES:
DECREASE
CLASS E
LIQ. LIC./
1261
ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -14 -97
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Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held March
17, 1997, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
March 17, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
the recommendation of Committee of the Whole held March
17, 1997, to approve new Police Social Worker position
and job description with a salary range of $36,683
minimum, $43,156 midrange and $49,629 maximum; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
19-97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V -A "TECHNICAL,
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP NON - UNIONIZED
PERSONNEL," OF SECTION 1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE
CITY SERVICE," OF CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ESTABLISH A NEW POSITION
CLASSIFICATION OF "POLICE SOCIAL WORKER." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held March 17,
1997, re Zoning Case 97- 6 -PUD, to grant request from
Plaines Towne Center, L.L.C., 350 W. Hubbard Street,
Chicago, IL 60610, to approve preliminary PUD (Planned
Unit Development) Plat and associated variations for 6.2
acre parcel bounded by Lee Street, Ellinwood Street and
Prairie Avenue, conditional upon the residential portion
of the PUD coming back before the Plan Commission, Zoning
Board of Appeals and City Council for consideration and
approval; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z -5 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED
VARIATIONS, FOR A 6.2 ACRE MIXED RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ACCESSORY AND NON- ACCESSORY
PARKING, BOUNDED BY LEE STREET, ELLINWOOD STREET, PEARSON
STREET AND PRAIRIE AVENUE (CASE NO. 97- 6 -PUD). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held March 17,
1997, to accept proposal from Soils and Materials
Consultants, 8 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights, IL
60005, to perform Geotechnical Engineering Services
(soils and materials testing) on 1997 Street,
Streetscape, Concrete Pavement, Curb, and 50 -50 Sidewalk
Improvements, in the amount of $50,387/MFT Funds
($48,939) and Downtown TIF Funds ($1,448). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 1- Beauvais
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34 -
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5 -34 -18 of the City Code
to decrease Class E Liquor License (Jake's Pizza, 1261
Algonquin Road); and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M- 14 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
5 -34 -18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS E LICENSES
BY ONE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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LICENSE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
537 Section 515.0 of the Building Code to permit
PINEHURSTi reconstruction of existing patio to extend 22' from
Consent building foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15'
Agenda from building foundation) and has a total area of 418 sq.
ft. (Code permits a total area of 344 sq. ft.); grant
Ordinance request to permit installation of special paving on
M -20 -97 driveway in public right -of -way, which will be 16' wide
with 2' wide flares on each side; all for property
located at 537 Pinehurst Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary license agreement; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
20-97, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT -
OF -WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EUGENE AND GLORIA TOKARZ
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BRICK PAVER IN THE DRIVEWAY
APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 537 NORTH
PINEHURST DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TOWING AND Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to defer the matter
STORAGE OF of amending Title X, Chapter 14 - "Abandoned; Wrecked
VEHICLES: Vehicles; Towing & Storage" in its entirety, which
essentially provides more notice, both pre and post
Ordinance towing, to owners of the vehicles; said action
M -21 -97 necessitated by a recent Federal Court decision; and also
defer Ordinance M -21 -97 relating to this matter. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
97 -07 -V/ recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
1684 Zoning Case 97 -07 -V, to permit construction of a detached
ESTES AVE.: garage with a height of 18.4', which exceeds the 15'
Consent maximum, in R -2 Single Family District, on property
Agenda located at 1684 Estes Avenue; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z -6 -97, AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 3.1.2.11 OF THE CITY OF
Z -6 -97 DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A DETACHED GARAGE, WITH A HEIGHT OF 18.4 FEET, INSTEAD
OF THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 15 FEET, IN R -2 SINGLE
FAMILY DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1684
ESTES AVENUE (CASE NO. 97- 07 -V). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMENDMENT TO Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
REALLOCA. OF Staff recommendation to amend Resolution R- 12 -97, adopted
1996 IRB by the City Council on March 17, 1997, (which reallocated
VOLUME CAP: $1,800,882 of the City's 1996 Industrial Revenue Bond
Consent (IRB) volume cap back to the Illinois Development Finance
Agenda Authority (IDFA) for its use) to delete IDFA as the payer
of the City's 1% of the volume cap or $18,009, and
Resolution substitute the name of the company using the IRB
R -15 -97 financing; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
15-97, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS R -12 -97 AND R-
69-96, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF 1996 PRIVATE ACTIVITY
BOND ALLOCATION TO THE ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
AUTHORITY (IDFA). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
1997 Staff recommendation to award bid for 1997 Concrete
SIDEWALK/ Sidewalk, Curb, and Pavement Replacement Program to the
CURB & PAVE. lowest bidder, Kabayama Construction Co., 1250 N. Central
REPLACEMENT Park,Chicago, IL 60651, in the total bid amount of
PROGRAM: $158,299.75/General Improvement Fund - $108,299.75,
Consent Resident Share of 50 -50 Sidewalk Program - $50,000.
Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
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BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
RENTAL OF Staff recommendation to award bid for Rental of Uniforms
UNIFORMS & and Floor Mats for the Public Works Department to the
MATS: lowest bidder for both items, A. W. Zengeler, 550 Dundee
Consent Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, for the weekly sum of
Agenda $148 .40 /Budgeted Funds, fora three -year period effective
April 7, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
1997 TURF Staff recommendation to award bid for 1997 Turf Mowing
MOWING & and Landscape Maintenance - Various Locations, to the
MAINTENANCE: lowest bidder, V & J Landscaping & Services, Inc., 9001
Consent Terminal Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077, for a total bid amount
Agenda of $20,150 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
LIGHTING FOR Staff recommendation to award bid for Installation of New
VEH. MAINT. Lighting for the Vehicle Maintenance Garage, Public Works
GARAGE: Department, to the lowest bidder, Norb and Sons Electric,
Consent Inc., 78 N. Broadway, Des Plaines, in the total bid
Agenda amount of $7,458 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
CONCRETE Staff recommendation to award bid for Concrete
RESTORATION: Restoration - Various Locations, to the lowest bidder to
Consent meet specifications, G & M, Inc., 620 County Line Road,
Agenda Bensenville, IL 60106, in the total bid amount of
$9,620.55 /Water Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent. Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
UTILITY Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1997 One -
TRUCIt FOR Ton Heavy Duty Four -Wheel Drive Utility Truck for the
EMA: Emergency Management Agency, to the lowest bidder to meet
Consent specifications, Hoskins Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington
Agenda Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, in the total
bid amount of $38,900 /C.E.R.F. Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
COMPUTERS Staff recommendation to award bid for Four (4) Personal
FOR FIRE Computer Units for the Fire Department, to the lowest
DEPARTMENT: bidder, Liberty Business Systems, 1350 Oakwood Avenue,
Consent Des Plaines, for the bid amount of $6,392, plus $368 for
Agenda 32 MG extended EDO memory for each computer, for a total
amount of $6,760 /Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bid for One (1) new 1997 Heavy Duty Loader -
Agenda Backhoe, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 1997.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Demolition of Des Plaines Mall
Building, returnable by 10:00 a.m. to Plaines Town
Center, L.L.C., 350 W. Hubbard, Suite 301, Chicago, IL
60610, on Friday, April 18, 1997 (previous bid return
date of February 27, 1997, had to be canceled). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
APPOINTMENT: Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
Consent Mayoral appointment of Ms. Dona Long to the DES PLAINES
Agenda PLAN COMMISSION, term to expire April 30, 2000. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -16 -97 Ordinance M- 16 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I OF THE
ABOLISH CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO REPEAL THEREFROM CHAPTER 10
POSITION OF "TREASURER," IN ITS ENTIRETY, EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 1997.
CITY Upon roll call, the vote was:
TREASURER: AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Arredia, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
M -17 -97 Ordinance M- 17 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 -13 -3,
CREATE 1 -13 -11 AND 1 -13 -15 OF CHAPTER 13 "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
APPOINTED AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES," TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
CITY OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
TREASURER: ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND POWERS FOR THE DIRECTOR; DELETING
Consent THEREFROM SECTION 1 -13 -4, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND FURTHER
Agenda ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 1- 13 -17, 1- 13 -18, 1- 13 -19,
1- 13 -20, 1- 13 -21, AND 1- 13 -22. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/ Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
NEW PUBLIC recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
WORKS approve purchase of new uniforms, consisting of pants,
UNIFORMS: shirts and outer gear for Public Works employees, for
Year One of new uniform program, in the total amount of
$16,502.17/1997 General and Water Funds; and usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried.
LIQ. LIC./
1730 S.
ELMHURST:
LIQ. LIC./
1291
OAKWOOD:
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Elstner, Chair
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioner Chester A. Plodzien was sworn in by the City
Clerk and gave testimony before the City Council.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
City Council approval of new Class G Liquor License for
property located at 1730 S. Elmhurst Road, d /b /a Savoy
Banquets; contingent upon verification of fingerprints;
and further recommend that Ordinance M -22 -97 be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Representatives from American Legion Des Plaines Post
#36, Herman Crouse, Adam J. Warren, and one other person,
were sworn in by the City Clerk and gave testimony before
the City Council.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to recommend to
the City Council approval of new Class C Liquor License
for property located at 1291 Oakwood Street, d /b /a
American Legion Des Plaines Post #36; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints; and further recommend that
Ordinance M -23 -97 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PARKING FINES Assistant City Attorney Gruber reviewed the proposed
AMENDMENT: ordinance amending the City's parking fines; these
amendments were recommended by the Police Department and
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PARKING FINES the Legal Department after a survey of neighboring cities
(Cont'd.) revealed that the City's fine structure is comparatively
low; it is the belief of these two (2) departments that
increased fines for parking violations will promote
greater compliance with the City's parking regulations.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that this matter of increasing
parking fines be held for discussion at a future
Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
TIF Moved by Curley, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
AMENDMENT: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City amend the ordinances approving the Tax
Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project
(TIF), which reflects new legislation and extends the
date of termination of the TIF Project and the latest
date for retirement of debt to finance TIF Project costs
to June, 2020 (housekeeping action); and Ordinance M -25-
97 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Real Estate Manager Steve Young for the Boston Market
97 -10 -SU Restaurant chain addressed the City Council regarding
1065 their request for a Special Use to permit a Class B
OAKTON ST.: restaurant with a drive - through window.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Curley, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, and recommend
to the City Council, to grant request re Zoning Case 97-
10-SU, to permit a Class B restaurant with a drive -
through window on property located at 1065 Oakton Street
in C -2 General Commercial District, contingent upon:
1. The western access drive on Oakton Street be signed
as an "Entrance Only" and the eastern drive be signed at
an "Exit Only;"
2. The "Entrance Only" and "Exit Only" signs be visible
to traffic on site, as well as to traffic on Oakton
Street;
3. The eastern drive be striped to indicate separate
left and right turn lanes;
4. Circulation on -site be restricted (and clearly
marked) for one -way vehicular travel;
and further recommend that Ordinance Z -7 -97 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to recommend to
REGISTER: the City Council that Training- Conferences - Meetings
expenditure in the amount of $996 for City Clerk
McAllister be removed from the Warrant Register. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3- Elstner, Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason,
Curley, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of April 7, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount
of $2,743,049.21; and further recommend that Resolution
R -16 -97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Elstner, Sarlo and
Arredia voted no.
25 MPH SPEED
LIMIT/
PRAIRIE AVE.:
Ordinance
T -5 -97
SKATEBOARD
PARK/
LATTOF YMCA:
PURCHASE/
NEW PUBLIC
WORKS
UNIFORMS:
LIQ. LIC./
1730 S.
ELMHURST:
Ordinance
M -22 -97
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Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, to place on First
Reading Ordinance T -5 -97 (this action approved by the
City Council on March 17, 1997). Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T -5 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10- 6 -16(D) "SPEED RESTRICTION," OF
CHAPTER 6, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
ADD THERETO "PRAIRIE AVENUE, FROM SECOND AVENUE TO WOLF
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
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Curley, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held April 2,
1997, that the funding of $10,000 for the building of a
skateboard park at Lattof YMCA, 300 Northwest Highway,
Des Plaines (approved by the City Council on February 18,
1997), be held until a meeting can be arranged with the
Community Services Committee, representatives from the
Lattof YMCA and area residents regarding how noise can
be controlled during the park hours; said meeting to be
held Monday, April 14, 1997. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
purchase of new uniforms, consisting of pants, shirts and
outer gear for Public Works employees, for Year One of
new uniform program, in the total amount of
$16,502.17/1997 General and Water Funds; and usual bid
procedures be waived. 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 recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
new Class G Liquor License for property located at 1730
S. Elmhurst Road, d /b /a Savoy Banquets; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints; and Ordinance M -22 -97 be
placed on First Reading. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 22 -97, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 -34 -18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS"
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF CLASS G LICENSES BY ONE. 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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LIQ. LIC./ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
1291 with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
OAKWOOD: new Class C Liquor License for property located at 1291
Oakwood Street, d /b /a American Legion Des Plaines Post
Ordinance #36; contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and
M -23 -97 place on First Reading Ordinance M- 23 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5 -34 -18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASS C LICENSES BY ONE. Motion declared carried
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
April 21, 1997).
PARKING FINES Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
AMENDMENT: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of increasing parking fines be held for discussion at a
future Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
TIF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with
AMENDMENT: recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
amend the ordinances approving the Tax Increment
Ordinance Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project (TIF), which
M -25 -97 reflects new legislation and extends the date of
termination of the TIF Project and the latest date for
retirement of debt to finance TIF Project costs to June,
2020 (housekeeping action); and Ordinance M -25 -97 be
placed on First Reading. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 25 -97, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE M- 23 -85, AS AMENDED
TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. 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.
ZONING CASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with
97 -10 -SU recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
1065 re Zoning Case 97- 10 -SU, to permit a Class B restaurant
OAKTON ST.: with a drive - through window on property located at 1065
Oakton Street in C -2 General Commercial District,
Ordinance contingent upon:
Z -7 -97 1. The western access drive on Oakton Street be signed
as an "Entrance Only" and the eastern drive be signed as
an "Exit Only;"
2. The "Entrance Only" and "Exit Only" signs be visible
to traffic on site, as well as to traffic on Oakton
Street;
3. The eastern drive be striped to indicate separate
left and right turn lanes;
4. Circulation on -site be restricted (and clearly
marked) for one -way vehicular travel;
and Ordinance Z -7 -97 be placed on First Reading. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z -7 -97, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A
CLASS B "BOSTON MARKET" RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE THROUGH
WINDOW, IN C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1065 OAKTON STREET (9 7 -10 - SU) .
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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4/7/97
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 16 -97, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R -16 -97 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,743,049.21. 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.
SINGLE HID/ Moved by Curley, seconded by Higgason, that City Clerk
NEW CAMERA be authorized to open single bid received on March 21,
SECURITY 1997 for the New Camera Security System for the Des'
SYSTEM: Plaines Civic Center. Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the single bid
received for the New Camera Security System for the Des
Plaines Civic Center was from Video Master, Inc. Security
Systems, 13318 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451,
in the amount of $12,598.93. Mayor Sherwood referred the
bid to Staff for review and report.
PETITIONS/ Mayor Sherwood referred to Staff for review and report
520 S. D.P.- the petitions that were filed in the City Clerk's Office
RIVER RD.: on Wednesday, March 26, 1997, asking that request for a
Special Use to permit a fast food restaurant at 520 S.
Des Plaines -River Road be denied.
PURCHASE/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Arredia, that the City
REPAVING purchase an asphalt grinder and tack sprayer for street
MACHINE: repairs at a cost of $38,300.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Higgason, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS avA
Alderman Beauvais questioned whether this purchase would
be appropriate since there would be no call for bids.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chiropolos to adopt
substitute motion that purchase of asphalt grinder and
tack sprayer be discussed at a committee meeting in
conjunction with discussion on street and alley repairs;
said meeting to be held in May after new committees are
formed. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos
NAYS: 2- Elstner, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK