06/15/1998MINUTES 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,
JUNE 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des.
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 15,
1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg,
Deputy Fire Chief Pratt, Police Chief Sturlini, Senior Civil Engineer
Kaszuba, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of Public
Works Shirley, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
WELCOME:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Jung welcomed the students from Maine West High
School who are participating in the City's Clinical
Government Program which is now in its 23rd year.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Jung presented plaques of appreciation to
retiring/resigning members of the following commissions -
board:
DES PLAINES CABLE COMMISSION
Richard Luckritz - 16 years
Lou Weber - 16 years
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
John Schuster - 4 years
DES PLAINES LIBRARY BOARD
John Scarsi - 7 years
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating his concern for the safety of on or off-
duty policemen directing traffic; some people don't know
how to stop; when you see policemen, on or off-duty,
directing traffic, you are required to stop.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the City
Council thanking Mayor Jung and Public Relations
Technician Henrikson for their prompt response to his
request to have the meeting dates and times for the
various commissions and boards listing on the City's
access cable channel. Mr. Sayad further stated his
support of residency requirement for future department
heads; they should be part of the community; give them
a year to move into town. Mr. Sayad also urged the City
Council to consider the use of TIF funds to pay for the
new Library; if we need more money five (5) years down
the road, then we can raise taxes.
UPDATE/ Mr. Joel Schneider, Liberty Technology Advisors, Inc.,
COMPUTER City's computer consultant, gave a brief update of the
UPGRADE Computer Upgrade Project; City Hall and the Police
PROJECT: Department are in the final stages of completion; Fire
Station #1 will start this week and Fire Stations #2, #3
and Public Works Department is next; much of the credit
for the project being on time and on budget goes to GEM
Solutions and the City staff (Finance Director Jim
Egeberg and his team); all is going as planned.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 2 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Item 2. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-28-98, M-29-98, M-
30-98, M-31-98, M-32-98, M-33-98, M-34-98, M-35-98, M-36-
98, M-37-98, M-38-98, M-39-98, M-40-98, M-41-98 and M-42-
98 were adopted; Ordinances M-44-98, M-45-98, M-46-98 and
M-47-98 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R-
40-98 was adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to approve
Consent minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
Agenda June 1, 1998. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
EXEC. SESS. Mayor Jung stated that the minutes of the Executive
MINUTES: Session of the City Council held June 1, 1998, were being
held for discussion in Executive Session later in the
meeting.
AMENDED Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
ZONING recommendation of Committee of the Whole held June 8,
ORDINANCE 1998, to amend the Comprehensive Plan to show the Touhy
MAP: Avenue corridor as R-2 Single Family Residence District;
Consent make appropriate changes to the amortization schedule;
Agenda proceed with the proposed zoning map; Staff to provide
a list of properties to be affected by the amortization
schedule; and report back to the Committee as soon as
possible. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LICENSE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
1320 CALLEN: installation of an underground sprinkler system in City -
Consent owned parkway adjacent to property located at 1320 Callen
Agenda Lane; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
Ordinance place on First Reading Ordinance M-44-98, AN ORDINANCE
M-44-98 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN AND MARGARET DAVID, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1320 CALLEN LANE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PREVAILING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
WAGE Staff recommendation that pursuant to Section 820 ILCS
RATES: 130/1 of the State Statutes (1996), City establish
Consent prevailing rate of wages for laborers, mechanics and
Agenda other workers employed in performing construction of
public works for the City - ANNUAL REQUIREMENT; and
Ordinance further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
M -45-98 45-98, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING 820 ILCS 130/1 ET SEQ.
(1996) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
LIQ. LIC.
CLASS CHANGE/
2300 S.
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-46-98
LIQ. LIC.
CLASS CHANGE/
901 E.
OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-47-98
TEMPORARY
CLOSING OF
CENTRAL RD./
JULY 4TH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-98
PATIO
VARIATION/
646
CLAYTON:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
665
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
691
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34 -
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-18 to decrease Class
A-2 Liquor Licenses by one (1) and increase Class G
Liquor Licenses by one (1), to reflect change in Class
from A-2 to G Liquor License for property located at 2300
S. Mannheim Road, d/b/a/ Fountain Blue Banquet and
Convention Center (f/k/a Fountain Blue Restaurant); and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
46-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS A-2 LICENSES BY ONE (1) AND
INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS G LICENSES BY ONE (1) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34 -
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-18 to decrease Class
E Liquor Licenses by one (1) and increase Class A Liquor
Licenses by one (1) , to reflect a more appropriate liquor
license of Class A for property located at 901 E. Oakton
Street, d/b/a Radishes, Inc.; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-47-98, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
CLASS A LICENSES BY ONE (1) AND DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASS E LICENSES BY ONE (1). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve temporary closing of
Central Road from Des Plaines -River Road to East River
(Bender) Road on Saturday, July 4, 1998, from 7:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m., during July 4th fireworks display near
Oakton Community College; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-40-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant for Variation to Section
515.0 of the Building Code for property located at 646
Clayton Lane to permit reconstruction of a patio that
would extend 21.33' from the building foundation with a
total area of approximately 501 sq. ft. (Code permits
patios to extend up to 15' from the building foundation
and have a total area of 344 sq. ft.). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for an "after -the -
fact" Variation to Section 515.0 of the Building Code for
property located at 665 Castlerea Lane to permit
construction of an oversized patio that would extend 20'
from the building foundation with a total area of
approximately 600 sq. ft. (Code permits patios to extend
up to 15' from the building foundation and have a total
area of 344 sq. ft.); and petitioner to pay a double
permit fee of $56 for constructing without a building
permit. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code for property located
at 691 Castlerea Lane to permit construction of an
oversized patio that would extend 20' from the building
foundation with a total area of approximately 625 sq. ft.
(Code permits patios to extend 15' from the building
foundation and have a total area of 344 sq. ft .) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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ENGRG. SVS./ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
OAKTON ST. Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Stanley
WATER TANK: Consultants, Inc., 8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 730,
Consent Chicago, IL 60631, to provide engineering services for
Agenda the design, bid and supervision for the Oakton Street
Water Tank Painting Project, in the total amount of
$15,768/1998 C.I.P. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-28-98 Ordinance M-28-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-21-9
POWERS OF "POWERS OF THE COMMISSION," OF CHAPTER 21 "CONSUMER
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION," OF TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF
PROTECTION DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO NEW SUBSECTIONS (J) AND (K),
COMMISSION: AND FURTHER AMENDING SUBSECTION (H) OF SECTION 2-21-10
Consent "PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS." Motion declared carried as
Agenda approved unanimously Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-29-98 Ordinance M-29-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 5 -34 -
PAYMENT OF 20(B) OF CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," OF TITLE V,
LIQ. LIC. OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried
FEES: as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-30-98 Ordinance M-30-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11
"M -PLATE "PARKING LOTS," OF TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
ONLY" PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION 10-11-9 "M -PLATE
PARKING: ONLY" PARKING. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-31-98 Ordinance M-31-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
LIC. AGREE./ OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JANET P. WHITE
488 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON CONSTRUCTED OF
PINEHURST: BRICK PAVERS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 488
Consent PINEHURST DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-32-98 Ordinance M-32-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
LIC. AGREE./ OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD STEIN,
1669 OF ILLINOIS AUTO TRUCK COMPANY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
MARSHALL: AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -
Consent OF -WAY IN FRONT OF 1669 MARSHALL DRIVE, DES PLAINES,
Agenda ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-33-98 Ordinance M-33-98, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
LIC. AGREE./ OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JEWEL GLEASON
1242 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CEMENT WALKWAY IN THE PUBLIC
EVERETT: RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1242 EVERETT AVENUE, DES
Consent PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-34-98 Ordinance M-34-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
CHAIRMEN & "QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS,"
OFFICERS/ OF TITLE II "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS" OF THE CITY CODE OF
COMMISSIONS- DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO NEW SECTIONS 2-14-2
BOARDS: "APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND OTHER OFFICERS" AND 2-14-3
Consent "TERM OF OFFICE." Motion declared carried as approved
Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
M-35-98 Ordinance M-35-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-10-1
CHAIRMAN/ "ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION" AND SUBSECTION 2-10-1(A)
ARCHITEC. OF CHAPTER 10 "ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION" OF TITLE II OF
COMMISSION: THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
Con. Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-36-98
CHAIRMAN/
CABLE TV
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-37-98
CHAIRMAN/
COMM. HEAL.
ADVISORY
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-38-98
CHAIRMAN/
CONSUMER
PROTECTION
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-39-98
CHAIRMAN/
KEEP D.P.
BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-40-98
CHAIRMAN/
PLAN
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-41-98
CHAIRMAN/
YOUTH
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-42-98
CHAIRMAN/
ZONING BOARD
OF APPEALS:
Consent
Agenda
STREET
SWEEPING
PROGRAM:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded
Ordinance M-36-98, AN ORDINANCE
"MEMBERS" AND 2-23-3 "TERM OF
"CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION,"
CODE. Motion declared carried
under Consent Agenda.
6/15/98
by Elstner, to adopt
AMENDING SECTIONS 2-23-2
OFFICE," OF CHAPTER 23
OF TITLE II OF THE CITY
as approved unanimously
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-37-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-1-2 (A)
"ORGANIZATION," OF CHAPTER 1 "COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION," OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-38-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-21-2
"CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS" AND SUBSECTION 2-21-2(A)
OF CHAPTER 21 "CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION" OF TITLE
II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-39-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-7-2
"CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS," OF CHAPTER 7 "KEEP DES
PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION" OF TITLE II OF THE CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-40-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-4-2
"MEMBERS" AND 2-4-3 "TERM OF OFFICE" OF CHAPTER 4 "PLAN
COMMISSION," OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-41-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-6-2
"TERMS; ORGANIZATION," OF CHAPTER 6 "YOUTH COMMISSION"
OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-42-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-8-1
"CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP," OF CHAPTER 8 "ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS" OF TITLE II OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Higgason, Chair
Director of Public Works Shirley reviewed his memo of
June 10, 1998, regarding the scheduled street sweeping
program in selected high density areas of the City which
was begun on October 1, 1997, continued through December
15, 1997, and began again in April of this year.
Director Shirley stated that this new program has
resulted in some issues that need to be resolved, i.e.
0"°
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STREET the Police Department has expressed concern regarding the
SWEEPING passage of emergency vehicles when parking is permitted
(Cont'd.) on both sides of a street after sweeping is performed,
the 1998 Public Works budget for sweeping and snow towing
fees will not be sufficient for what this new program is
costing the City because of the increase in towing that
is necessary and the collection rate is approximately
41%.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would be in favor of
impounding towed cars.
Alderman Smith stated that he would also be in favor of
impounding; then there would be no lost revenue.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would be against
impounding; it is hostile to the residents; go back to
the old method of posting temporary signs on trees the
day before a street is scheduled to be swept.
Director of Public Works Shirley reviewed the five (5)
alternative solutions included in his memo of June :10,
1998. Director Shirley stated that not any of his
solutions would address all the problems.
Alderman Arredia stated that whatever the solution, it
should be consistent throughout the City.
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that signs should be
posted at least two (2) days ahead of time; rules should
be consistent; cars should be impounded by a towing
company.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council that the street sweeping program be
consistent throughout the City; present signs be removed;
temporary signs be posted the day before street sweeping
is performed, effective July 6, 1998; Staff review other
ways to get residents to comply with this program and
report back to the Committee; and City Attorney be
authorized to prepare necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
ENGINEERING - Alderman Elstner, Chair
CHANGE Senior Civil Engineer Kaszuba reviewed City Engineer
ORDER #3/ Oakley's memo of June 9, 1998, regarding the need to make
1998 CIP - repairs to sewers and drainage structures located near
CONTRACT the intersection of Walnut and Second Avenues, identified
"A": during television inspection phase of 1998 Capital
Improvement Program - Contract "A" with Palumbo
Brothers.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council to approve Change Order #3 to the 1998
Capital Improvement Program - Contract "A" with Palumbo
Brothers, Inc., 321 S. Center Street, Hillside, IL 60162
(awarded by the City Council on February 2, 1998) for
repairs to sewers and drainage structures located near
the intersection of Walnut and Second Avenues, as
identified during television inspection phase of
contract, in the amount of $9,390/General Improvement
Funds. Motion declared carried.
BUILDING CODE - Alderman Arredia, Chair
FENCE Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
VARIATION/ memo of June 10, 1998, regarding the request for an
1152 E. "after -the -fact" variation to permit completion of
WALNUT: partially completed 6' high fence in the front yard along
Walnut Avenue (Code requires front yard fences to not
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1152 E. exceed 3-1/2' in height). Director D'Onofrio stated that
WALNUT the Staff is recommending that this request be denied
(Cont'd.) because the proposed fence will alter the essential
character of the neighborhood because it would be the
first black iron fence built there and there are no other
6' high front yard fences in this area.
Mr. Ramior Nunez. 1152 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is requesting this
variation to keep his son safely in the yard.
Mr. Mike Reimer, 1172 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that a 6' high fence does
not send a positive message; is concerned about his
property values; a 3-1/2' high fence would be OK, but not
a 6' high fence.
Mr. Phil Fetzer, 1155 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he lives directly
across the street and is not opposed to this fence; it
is a safety factor for children; it is a good idea.
Ms. Sandy Johnson, 1085 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that a 6' fence is too
high.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council to grant request for an "after -the -fact"
Variation to Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit the
completion of a 6' high black iron fence in the front
yard along 1152 E. Walnut Avenue (Code requires front
yard fences to not exceed 3-1/2' in height); and
petitioner to pay a double permit fee of $56 for
constructing without a building permit. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no. (Final action on this
matter under Unfinished Business on July 6, 1998.)
FENCE Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
VARIATION/ memo of June 10, 1998, regarding the request for a
1522 variation to permit construction of a 6' high, wooden,
CENTER: privacy fence in the front yard along Center Street (Code
requires front yard fences to be at least 50% open and
not exceed 3-1/2' in height). Director D'Onofrio stated
that the Staff is recommending that this request be
denied because the proposed fence will effectively
surround the detached garage where currently there is an
unsightly collection of the petitioner's possessions; the
fence does not effectively provide increased privacy nor
will it keep people in or out of the yard.
Mr. Charles Lindquist, 1522 Center Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he promises that he
will not use this area for storage.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to
the City Council to grant. request for Variation to
Section 6-7-1 of the City Code to permit construction of
a 6' high, wooden, privacy fence in the front yard along
1522 Center Street (Code requires front yard fences to
be at least 50% open and not exceed 3-1/2' in height).
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on July 6, 1998).
RECESS:
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, that there be
a five (5) minute recess. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith
NAYS: 3 -Beauvais, Elstner, Arredia
ABSENT: 1 -Christiansen
Motion declared carried
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:10 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:15
p.m.
LIQ. LIC./
1553-1559
ELLINWOOD:
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LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioners Ted Christ and Jerry Stark were sworn in by
the City Clerk and gave testimony before the Committee
of the Whole.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the City offered a TIPS
Program. Mayor Jung stated that he was not sure but
would look in to it; it sounded like a good program.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to
the City Council approval of change of ownership of Class
A Liquor License for property located at 1553-1559
Ellinwood Street, d/b/a Sim's Bowl, contingent upon
verification of fingerprints and final closing on the
property. Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of June 15, 1998 - Warrant Register, in the amount
$2,626,244.22, and further recommend that Resolution R-
41-98 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
MODIFICATION Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of June 10,
TO ELECTRIC 1998, regarding the effect of the recent electric
UTILITY TAX deregulation. While the deregulation will require
COLLECTION: Commonwealth Edison to reduce its electric rates by 15%
for residential users beginning August 1, 1998, it will
result in a decrease in revenue collected by the
municipal electric gross receipts utility tax which will
result in a loss of revenue to the City's General
Improvement and General Funds.
Director of Finance Egeberg stated that there are two
different kilowatt usage tax methods that could replace
the gross receipt utility tax --Proportional Method and
Ten Class Method, or the City can decide to continue to
use the gross receipts utility tax and face a reduction
in revenue.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this issue is very
confusing; it appears to be fair with a financial benefit
to the consumer; a win-win situation; should remain just
as it is.
Motion by Brookman to recommend to the City Council that
the City continue to collect revenue by the municipal
electric gross receipts utility tax, failed for lack of
a second.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
City Council that the City adopt the Proportional Method
to collect electric tax to replace the gross receipts
utility tax, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Brookman voted no.
Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
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STREET Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
SWEEPING recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the street
PROGRAM: sweeping program be consistent throughout the City;
present signs be removed; temporary signs be posted the
day before street sweeping is performed, effective July
6, 1998; Staff review other ways to get residents to
comply with this program and report back to the
Committee; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 6,
1998) .
CHANGE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
ORDER #3/ with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
1998 CIP - Change Order #3 to the 1998 Capital Improvement Program -
CONTRACT Contract "A" with Palumbo Brothers, Inc., 321 S. Center
"A": Street, Hillside, IL 60162 (awarded by the City Council
on February 2, 1998), for repairs to sewers and drainage
structures located near the intersection of Walnut and
Second Avenues, as identified during television
inspection phase of contract, in the amount of
$9,390/General Improvement Fund. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
L1Q. LIC./ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
1553-1559 with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
ELLINWOOD: change of ownership of Class A Liquor License for
property located at 1553-1559 Ellinwood Street, d/b/a/
Sim's Bowl, contingent upon verification of fingerprints
and final closing on the property. Motion declared
carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-41-98, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R-41-98 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,626,244.22. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
MODIFICATION Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
TO ELECTRIC with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
UTILITY TAX City adopt the Proportional Method to collect electric
COLLECTION: tax to replace the gross receipts utility tax, and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1 -Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on July 6, 1998).
TREE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, that City send
TRIMMING BY a letter to Commonwealth Edison Company placing a
COMMONWEA. moratorium on tree trimming in Des Plaines until a
EDISON: meeting can be held on this matter. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1 -Beauvais
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (a meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 23, 1998).
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EXECUTIVE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss worker's compensation
claims, pending litigation and Executive Session minutes.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1 -Beauvais
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:35 p.m
The City Council reconvened at 11:04 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
WORKER'S Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
COMPENSATION with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be
CLAIM: authorized to proceed as directed regarding worker's
compensation claim. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
EXEC. SESS. Moved by Higgason, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
MINUTES/ with consensus in Executive Session to approve Executive
6/1/98: Session minutes of the City Council held June 1, 1998 -
AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:06 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 9
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK