10/04/1976l
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, October 4, 1976
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines was called to order by Acting Mayor Charles Bolek
at 8 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center, City Hall Building.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Aldermen Szabo and Ward arrived following Pledge of
Allegiance.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police CAPtdif_Menc1ing;. Fire
Chief Corey, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning
Richardson, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Environmental Officer
Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Kenneth Wobbe, pastor
PLEDGE of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag.
SUMMER
YOUTH
PROGRAM
MINUTES
Mr. David Dorn, Youth Coordinator, gave a summary report
of the Summer Youth Program, and encouraged City Council
to adequately appropriate funds for contiuing the program.
Moved by Sar1Q,__seconded:A2y.Erb chto approve:tbe�M niites___
ofthe-:regular meeting held September 20, 1976, as published.
Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Leer, to adopt the following
PAYABLE resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Tota, $194,944.18.
(Voucher 2968 and 3014 withheld). Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Deferred motion to adopt the recommendation of License
55 E. Rand and Inspection Committee to grant Class E Liquor license to
applicant CJN, Inc. at 55 E. Rand Road. Alderman Kisslinger
withdrew the motion. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by
Koplos, to adopt the recommendation of License and Inspection
Committee to grant Class A Liquor License to CJN, Inc. at
55 E. Rand Rd. Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Alderman Kisslinger reported that the application of
Columbus Food Columbus Food Mart for a liquor license is being held in
Mart Committee until litigation against property owner relating
to zoning violation is resolved.
• LIME SLUDGE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for
JIIthe hauling of lime sludge plus the sweepings and excavation
materials to the low bidder, Albrecht Enterprises at the
rates of $4.23 and $3.65 per cubic yard respectively,
totaling $19,990.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
ACTIVITY of Youth Activity Committee that the City appropriate not
to exceed $1,448.00, for three Fall Youth activities, to
be dispersed $50 per activity for Youth Coordinator, $20
per adult supervisor and remainder toward the cost of the
activity. Upon roll, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
1428 Lee St. tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
permission to partially change the face of a sign located
at 1428 Lee Street (Aliens Store for Men). Motion declared
carried.
SIGN Moved by Olen, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
Clay Mott of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
Rent a Car permission to install a 3 x 4 sign double faced at the
Lee St. southwest corner of the Chelsea Motor Inn property reading
Clay Mott Rent a Car, Office in Lobby or Motor Inn.
Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALK Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation
CONSTRUCTION of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for
the installation of sidewalks to the low bidder, Provencal
Builders, in the amount of $76,458.90. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
MFT Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation
71-00095-02CG of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt a resolution
Prairie Ave. appropriating $165,000 MFT Funds for improvement of
Prairie Avenue from Lee Street to Pearson Street. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt Ordinance
M-43-76 M-43-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE VI OF THE
Walking of CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH DOGS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
Dogs SECTION 6-4-18 HAVING TO DO WITH THE CONTROL OF DEFACATION.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
M-44-76 M-44-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE VI OF THE
Cats CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH ANIMALS BY ADDING THERETO A
NEW SECTION 6-3-17 PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF CATS
WHICH BECOME DANGEROUS TO OR PREJUDICIAL TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 1 - Brannigan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-45-76
Cannabis
ORDINANCE
M-46-76 "
Bus Service
Sr. Citizens
ORDINANCE
M-49-76
Vandalism
ORDINANCE
M-47-76
Malicious
Injury to
Property
ORDINANCE
M-48-76
Liquor Lic.
(Sacco)
ORDINANCE
Z-13-76
11 E. Oakton
ORDINANCE
Z-14-76
Day Care
Centers
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance M-45-76
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE
HAVING TO DO WITH OFFENSES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION
6-1-58 MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS CANNABIS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY (30) GRAMS. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-46-76
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE
HAVING TO DO WITH BUS TRANSPORT SERVICE BY ADDING THERETO
A NEW SECTION 5-5-6.11 PROVIDING FOR A BUS SERVICE PROGRAM
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS INCLUDING A SUBSIDY OF FIFTEEN CENTS
(15) PER RIDE FOR LOCAL ROUTES. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by aea:tz, seconded by SArlo;:_ , to adopt Ordinance
M-49-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE VI HAVING
TO DO WITH OFFENSES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 6-1-57
HAVING TO DO WITH VANDALISM BY AUTHORIZING RESTITUTION NOT
TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) AND PLACING
LIABILITY FOR JUVENILES ON PARENTS. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance
M-47-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-1-41 OF THE CITY
CODE HAVING TO DO WITH MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: -.16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance
M-48-76, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSES
FOR BEER AND WINE ONLY BY ONE (1). Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-13-76, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE OPERATION OF A CLASS B
RESTAURANT AT 11 E. OAKTON STREET, CASE 76 -46 -SU.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-14-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 3A.2.6., 3A.2.16., 3E.2.6, and 3E.2.9
OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE BY DELETING NURSERY
SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE CENTERS IN CHURCHES AS PERMITTED USES
IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND ALLOWING THEM ONLY AS SPECIAL
USES.
//-A'
CIRCUIT
COURT
COOK CO.
Violation
Fees
ZONING CASE
76-54-R
I2980
Des
'Plaines Ave.
HOAG'S
RESUBDIV.
JO NOR
SUBDIVISION
TAXICAB
LICENSES
LIQUOR
LICENSE
Antonios, Inc.
STATE STREET
(SAKAS DRIVE)
BICYCLE PATH
OAKTON ST.
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The letter from the Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois
pertaining to dispensing of violation fees to municipalities
and recent court case was referred to the City Code and
Judiciary Committee.
The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Case 76-54-R, property located at 2980 Des Plaines Avenue -
River Road was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
Plat of Hoag's Resubdivision, 166 Farwell Avenue and letter
from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development
Committee.
Plat of Jo -Nor Subdivision located at Golf and Mt. Prospect
Roads and letter from Plan Commission was referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
Application of Parkside Cab Company, Park Ridge Cab Co.,
and O'Hare Cab Co. for three taxicab licenses was referred
to License and Inspection Committee.
Application of Antonios, Inc., 11 E. Oakton Street for
a Class E liquor license was referred to License and
Inspection Committee.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, that the letter received
as follows from Pesche's Inc. become part of the record of this
evening's proceedings. "This letter is to inform you that
the street known as State Street (Sakas Drive) is private
property and is not subject to acquisition by the city or by
the public. We wish this to be made known to the public and
ask that you post this in the appropriate city records. We
appreciate your handling of this matter and if you need any
further information, please let us know." Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Sullivan's request for off -pavement bicycle path
to be installed on Oakton Street from Soo'Line Railroad
to Maine West High School with sloping at intersections
was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee.
PETITION Petition submitted by residents of Whitcomb Avenue requesting
WHITCOMB AVE stop signs at Whitcomb and Cora and Whitcomb and White Sts.
was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee.
SPEED LIMIT
Dempster St.
LIQUOR LICENSE
Columbus Food
Alderman Koplos's request for reduction of speed limit on
Dempster Street from Rand Road to Potter Road was referred
to Streets and Traffic Committee and State Highway Department.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to deny application of
Columbus Food Stores for a liquor license. Moved by Leer,
seconded by Brannigan, to table the motion. Upon roll call
the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Ward, Bolek
NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Szabo, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to table declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kraves, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjournn Motion declar,�d carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
au,
CHARLES J.
, A. D., 1976
EK, ACTING MAYOR
ertha Eleanor R hrbach, Ci y Clerk