12/21/1998228
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,
DECEMBER 21, 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, December 21,
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 Economic Development Klaus, Director of
Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Director
of Public Works Shirley, Assistant Public Works Director Reynolds, City
Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director
of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel,
and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Father Charles H. Schlax,
Associate Pastor, St. Mary's Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING/ ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CONSOLIDA. DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21,
ANNUAL PERF. 1998
& EVALUATION
REP. TO HUD:
CALL TO Mayor Jung called the Public Hearing to order at 7:04
ORDER: p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report for Program Year 1997, detailing the City's use
of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds,
beginning October 1, 1997 and ending September 30, 1998.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Development D'Onofrio gave a brief
overview. Mayor Jung asked for public comment. There
was none. Mayor Jung announced that final action will
be taken on this matter under Item 8 on the Consent
Agenda.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Ms. Patricia Kraft, 739 Garland Place, addressed the City
Council stating that many residents in her area did not
know that the driveway variation for 2001 Rand Road
(Wheels, Inc., 666 Garland Place) was going to be
discussed on December 7, 1998; the property is posted
that the meeting will be held December 21, 1998; she
would like this matter held until she has a chance to
talk to her neighbors. Alderman Beauvais stated that she
will arrange for a meeting with Mrs. Kraft and her
neighbors to discuss this matter. Director of Community
Development D'Onofrio stated that he would hold up on
issuing the permits for this approved variation until
this meeting is held.
CIT. PARTI.
(Cont'd.)
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Mr. Neil Francis, representative of AFSCME Local 3891,
addressed the City Council urging the City Council to
approve the proposed 1999 Early Retirement Program
scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole
later in the evening.
CONSENT Alderman Brookman requested that Item 2 be removed from
AGENDA: the Consent Agenda and Alderman Higgason requested that
Item 12 be removed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Sarlo, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 2 and 12. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, 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.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances A-1-98, M-79-98, M-80-98, M-81-
98, M-82-98, M-83-98, M-85-98, M-87-98, M-88-98, M-89-98,
M-90-98, M-91-98, M-92-98, M-93-98, M-94-98, Z-12-98 and
Z-13-98, and Ordinances M-84-98 and M-96-98 be placed on
First Reading.
MINUTES: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
Agenda December 7, 1998, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
EXEC. SESS. Alderman Brookman requested that the minutes of the
MINUTES/ Executive Session of the City Council held December 7,
DECEMBER 7, 1998 be held for discussion in Executive Session later
1998: in the evening.
CITY COUN. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
RULES & recommendation of Committee of the Whole held December
PROCEDURES: 14, 1998, to approve amendments to Title I, Chapter 6 -
Consent "Council," Sections 1-6-8 and 1-6-9, regarding rules and
Agenda procedures; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance for further review by the Committee
of the Whole. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARKING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
SPACES/ Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 11,
ELLINWOOD Section 10-11-8 - "Ellinwood Street Parking Lot," to
ST. PARK. designate certain parking spaces as "2 -Hour Visitor
LOT: Parking Only," Monday through Friday; amend Section 10 -
Consent 11-8 to add a new Subsection "C" to designate certain
Agenda parking spaces as "4 -Hour Visitor Parking Only," Monday
through Friday; violators shall be subject to towing, an
Ordinance impoundment fee plus costs, and a twenty dollar ($20)
M-84-98 fine; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-84-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-11-8
"ELLINWOOD STREET PARKING LOT," OF CHAPTER 11 "PARKING
LOTS," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
DESIGNATE CERTAIN 2 -HOUR PARKING SPACES AS "VISITOR"
PARKING ONLY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND ADDING THERETO
A NEW SUBSECTION "C" TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES
AS 4 -HOUR VISITOR PARKING ONLY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
DECREASE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
CLASS E Staff recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34,
LIQ. LIC.: Section 5-34-18 - "License Limitations" to decrease Class
Consent E Liquor Licenses by one (India Town, 1177 S. Elmhurst
Agenda Road, went out of business); and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-96-98, AN ORDINANCE
M-96-98 AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
vio
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LIQ. LIC. CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
(Cont'd.) OF CLASS E LICENSES BY ONE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PUB. IMPRV. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
SURETY Staff recommendation to grant request for reduction of
REDUCTION/ public improvements surety of 26.1%, or from $454,739.80
MOEHLING to $369,936, for Moehling Farms Subdivision, Rand Road
FARMS and Meadow Drive; and petitioner amend existing Letter
SUBDIV.: of Credit to $84,803. Motion declared carried as
Consent approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
C.O. #2/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
HOWARD AVE. Staff recommendation to approve Change Order Two (final)
RECONSTRUC: to contract with Arrow Road Construction Company, 3401
Consent Busse Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for reconstruction
Agenda of Howard Avenue (approved by the City Council on March
16, 1998 in the amount of $860,719.40/MFT Section 98-
00174-00 FP), for additional Trench Backfill and other
adjustments made in the field during construction in the
amount of $10,329.50/MFT fund; for final construction
cost for this project of $875,286.10. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CDBG/1997 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
CONSOLID. Staff recommendation to approve City's Consolidated
ANNUAL PERF. Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Program Year
& EVALUATION 1997 (formerly called the grantee Performance Report or
REPORT: GPR), detailing the City's use of Community Development
Consent Block grant (CDBG) funds, beginning October 1, 1997 and
Agenda ending September 30, 1998; and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary documents for submittal
to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
no later than December 28, 1998. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARK. PAD Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
VARIATION/ Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
2025 PINE: Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code to permit
Consent construction of a 9' x 40' parking pad in the front yard
Agenda of property located at 2025 Pine Street. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda„
PURCHASE OF Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
FIRE SIREN: Staff recommendation to authorize purchase and complete
Consent installation of One (1) Federal Signal Model #2001SRNT
Agenda Two -Way Siren in the amount of $15,566/1998 Fire
Department-EMA Budget; installation to include removal
and disposal of existing siren and all related equipment;
and it is in the best interest of the City that all bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
STREET Staff recommendation to award bid for 1999 Street Light
LIGHT Repair and Utility Location to the lowest bidder,
REPAIRS: Contracting & Material Company, 5401 W. Harrison Street,
Consent Chicago, IL 60644, for their unit prices of $45.50 per
Agenda hour for regular time labor, $78 per hour for overtime
labor and a 4.75% markup on materials. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPOINT./ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
CO -CHAPLAINS recommended appointments of Father Charles H. Schlax,
FIRE AND Associate Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church as Co -
POLICE: Chaplain for the Fire Department; and Father Joseph
McGinnity, Pastor of St. Zachary's Catholic Church as Co -
Chaplain for the Police Department (Pastor Virginia
Ericson of Christ Church will continue as the designated
Chaplain for the Fire and Police Departments). Motion
declared carried.
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ADVERTISING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for One (1) Asphalt Roller, returnable
Agenda by 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 1999. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) Skid -Steer Loader,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Four (4) One -Ton Dump Trucks,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
A-1-98 A-1-98, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY
ANNEXATION/ OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (PROPERTY COMMONLY
100-150 E. KNOWN AS 100-150 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, IL) AND
TOUHY AVE.: AUTHORIZING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT. Motion declared
Consent carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-79-98 M-79-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-4-16.3(C), 5 -4 -
BUS. LIC. 18.5(E) AND (F), AND 5-4-19.3(C) OF CHAPTER 4
ELIGIBILITY: "MERCHANTS," OF TITLE V "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE
Consent CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-80-98 M-80-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-6-3(D)(2), 5 -6 -
MASSAGE 6(A)(2) AND 5-6-10(A) OF CHAPTER 6 "MASSAGE PARLORS,"
PARLORS TITLE V, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
AMENDMENT: declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-81-98 M-81-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-2-1.3(C) AND
AMUSE. LIC. 5-2-3.2(C) OF CHAPTER 2 "AMUSEMENTS," OF TITLE V
AMENDMENT: "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Consent Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-82-98 M-82-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 5-34-16(D),
INTOXICA. (I) AND (J) OF SECTION 5-34-16 "APPLICATION FOR LICENSE,"
LIQ. LIC. OF CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," TITLE V, OF THE
AMENDMENT: CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
Consent approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-83-98 M-83-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING
ALCOHOL LIQUORS," OF TITLE V "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY
AWARENESS CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW SECTION 5-34-41
TRAINING: "ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING." Motion declared carried
Consent as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-85-98 M-85-98 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
1998 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
APPROPRIA.: COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE
Consent "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
Agenda JANUARY 1, 1999 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-87-98
1998 TAX LEVY
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-88-98
1998 TAX LEVY
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-89-98
ABATEMENT/
1991 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-90-98
ABATEMENT/
1993 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-91-98
ABATEMENT/
1994A GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-92-98
ABATEMENT/
1996AB GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-93-98
ABATEMENT/
1997ABC GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-94-98
ABATEMENT/
1997D GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-12-98
MAP. AMEND./
1632 SPRUCE
& 1633 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-87-98, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-88-98, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-89-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1991
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-90-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1993. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-91-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1994A. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-92-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1996A, SERIES
1996B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-93-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1997
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A,
SERIES 1997B AND SERIES 1997C. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-94-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997D. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
Z-12-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-1 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY FOR
1632 SPRUCE AVENUE AND 1633 LEE STREET (CASE NO. 98-25-
A). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
Z-13-98 Z-13-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION
VARIATIONS/ 9.6-3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO
450 WESTERN: PERMIT A PARKING LOT CURB SETBACK OF 1.5 FEET INSTEAD OF
Consent THE PERMITTED 3.5 FEET; A VARIATION TO SECTION 10.8-2 TO
Agenda PERMIT NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRED 5% MINIMUM; A VARIATION TO SECTION 10.8-3 TO
ALLOW FOR NO PERIMETER PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING; AND A
VARIATION TO SECTION 9.6-4 TO PERMIT TWO PARKING SPACES
ON THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, IN R-4 CENTRAL CORE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
450 WESTERN AVENUE (CASE NO. 98-28-V). 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
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
LIQ. LIC./ The petitioners, Andy Abraham and Mankayarkarasi
1177 S. Lourdusamy were sworn in by the City Clerk and gave
ELMHURST: testimony before the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council approval of Class A Liquor License for
property located at 1177 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Lourdes
Indian & Asian Restaurant; contingent upon verification
of fingerprints; contingent upon petitioners meeting with
the Police Department regarding the operation of a liquor
establishment and the requirements of the City's liquor
ordinance; further contingent upon petitioners completing
an alcohol awareness training program by the end of
January, 1999, either accredited by the State of Illinois
or conducted by the Des Plaines Police Department; and
further recommend that Ordinance M-97-98 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time. Motion declared
carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
PROPOSED City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of December 15,
1999 1998, which states that twenty-one (21) employees have
EARLY indicated a desire to retire in 1999 in exchange for the
RETIREMENT City granting them five (5) years of health insurance,
PROGRAM: or a lump sum payment of $10,000 if they do not need
health insurance. The net savings to the City over a
five-year period are estimated to be approximately
$580,000. City Manager Douthwaite stated that if this
program is approved, it is his recommendation that it be
the last one offered for at least five (5) years.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has no objection to
this retirement plan, but the City should look at some
other options before deciding when another program should
be. offered.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the proposed 1999 Early
Retirement Program that would provide five (5) years of
health insurance or a lump sum payment of $10,000 if
health insurance is not needed.
Alderman Beauvais again stated that she has no problem
with this plan, but the City should look at other
options.
Motion declared carried on the motion. Aldermen Beauvais
and Smith voted no. (final action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on January 4, 1999)
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WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
REGISTER: Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of December 21, 1998 - Warrant Register in the
amount of $2,814,247.06, which includes $952 in
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-72-98 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving the $952 in expenditures to Home
Depot - conflict of interest).
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
COST OPTION/ Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
SECURITY recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
OFFICE IN 16, 1998, to NOT approve the cost option for a security
NEW PARKING office (with washroom) in the reconstructed parking
GARAGE: garage in the downtown redevelopment area at a cost of
$46,000.
TABLED ON
12/7/98 Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, adopt a substitute
motion to APPROVE the cost option for a security office
(with washroom) in the reconstructed parking garage in
the downtown redevelopment area at a cost of $46,000.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 -Brookman, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 5 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to "stub -in" the plumbing for the
washroom, at an estimated cost of $10,000, that would be
part of a future security office in the reconstructed
parking garage in the downtown redevelopment area. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Arredia
NAYS: 5-Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, adopt a substitute
motion to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Arredia
voted no.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking whether there was a
contract with the bank building management to provide
security and does that contract not still prevail.
Director of Economic Development Klaus stated that there
was no contract; the present owners of the bank building
do not want to have anything to do with security.
Mr. Eldon Burk, president of the Des Plaines Library
Board, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
there will be 14 Library employees leaving after 9:00
p.m.; some kind of security should be considered; there
is a potential for problems.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was at the Library
Board meeting when this matter was discussed; the problem
is that if there is no security, the employees will not
want to work at night; a staff problem will occur.
COST OPTIONS
(Cont'd.)
COST OPTION/
NEW WINDOWS
IN STAIRWELLS
IN NEW
PARKING
GARAGE:
TABLED ON
12/7/98
ORDINANCE
M-86-98
1998
TAX LEVY:
ORDINANCE
M-95-98
ABATEMENT/
1998 GO
BONDS:
ORDINANCE
M-98-98
SALARY
ADJUSTMENT/
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES:
LIQ. LIC.
1177 S.
ELMHURST:
Ordinance
M-97-98
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Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo
NAYS: 5 -Beauvais, Brookman, Smith, Arredia, Jung
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brookman, that the Staff be
authorized to develop a plan for the safety and welfare
of the public that will use the reconstructed parking
garage in the downtown redevelopment area, including
staffing costs. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held
November 16, 1998, to NOT approve new windows in the
stairwells of the reconstructed parking garage in the
downtown redevelopment area at a cost of $23,192.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to
substitute motion to APPROVE the cost option
windows in the stairwells of the reconstructed
garage in the downtown redevelopment area at a
$23,192. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
adopt a
for new
parking
cost of
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to adopt
Ordinance M-86-98, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER :31,
1998. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to adopt
Ordinance M-95-98, ABATEMENT OF THE 1998 TAX LEVY FOR 'THE
1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-98-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SCHEDULES 1-A "FIRE GROUP," II -A "POLICE GROUP," III -A
"CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP (NON-
UNION)," IV "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," V-A
"TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP (NON-
UNION)," AND VI -A "LABOR/TRADES - SUPERVISORY GROUP,"
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1998 TO APRIL 30, 1999," OF SECTION 1-
15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," CHAPTER
15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Higgason voted no. (final
action on this matter under Unfinished Business on
January 4, 1999)
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Class
A Liquor License for property located at 1177 S. Elmhurst
Road, d/b/a/ Lourdes Indian & Asian Restaurant;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints; contingent
upon petitioners meeting with the Police Department
regarding the operation of a liquor establishment and the
requirements of the City's liquor ordinance; contingent
upon petitioners completing an alcohol awareness training
program by the end of January, 1999, either accredited
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by the State of Illinois or conducted by the Des Plaines
Police Department; and Ordinance M-97-98 be placed on
First Reading. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-97-98, 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. 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.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
REGISTER: recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-72-98, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
R-72-98 DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
2,814,247.06, which includes $952 in expenditures to Home
Depot. 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 (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $952 in expenditures to Home Depot -
conflict of interest) .
EXECUTIVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sarlo, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss personnel and Executive
Session minutes of December 7, 1998. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 5-Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
NAYS: 4 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:44 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
MINUTES/ Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with the
EXEC. SESS. majority of aldermen in Executive Session to amend the
MINUTES OF Executive Session minutes of the City Council meeting
DECEMBER 7, held on December 7, 1998. Motion declared carried.
1998: Aldermen Christiansen and Elstner voted no.
RETIREMENT Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
BENEFITS: consensus in Executive Session to grant request from
former employee, Gloria Kelly, that she receive the
benefits from the City's 1998 Early Retirement Program.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK