04/06/2009MINUTES 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 6, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 6, 2009.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:40 p.m.
Alderman Murphy arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager Slowinski,
Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Jaeger,
Director of Engineering Oakley, Acting Director of Public Works Laux,
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan, Director of
Information Technology Duebner, Director of Human Resources Earl,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 3 -Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
PRAYER:
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith,
Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend James Hines,
Brentwood Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Arredia read a proclamation declaring April as
Alcohol Awareness Month; the City is a partner with the
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation in its
efforts to reduce underage alcohol use through
enforcement, retail compliance checks and the Parents who
Host Lose the Most social marketing campaign; MCYAF
supports the All Stars prevention program in School
District 62.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Mayor Arredia read a proclamation honoring Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Post 2992 on the occasion of their 75'
Anniversary; Post 2992 has won many awards over the years
including two (2) Governor's Home Town Awards, the Caring
Hearts Award, District Post of the Year Award and a Des
Plaines Super Star Award.
Mr. Andy Samborski, 2108 Sherwin Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that he represents a lot of people
who would like to thank Mayor Arredia for all his past
years of work; he has touched many lives in our
community; he has always been there for the Knights of
Columbus and their many projects for people with special
needs.
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CITIZEN President Colin Carroll, International Association of
(Cont'd.) Firefighters - Local 4211, addressed the City Council and
read a statement (in City Council file) thanking the
aldermen whose terms have expired and Mayor Arredia for
their years of dedicated service to the citizens of Des
Plaines; however there is concern over the recent
"demonization" of unions by certain remaining members of
this body; we have supported candidates in this upcoming
election that we feel have the City's best interest at
heart, but we will work diligently with those the
citizens choose.
Mrs. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she has been here before about the
problem she and her neighbors are having with the Science
& Arts Academy with the noise and activities on their
property; she was told last time that there would be a
meeting with all parties to resolve this situation; no
one has called her. Mayor Arredia apologized; he thought
a date had been set for a meeting; he will look into this
and respond to Mrs. Krus.
CONSENT Alderman Smith requested that Items 5 and 5a be removed
AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda; City Clerk McAllister requested
that Items 11, lla, 16 and 16a be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 11, lla, 16 and
16a. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved, and Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-15-09 and M-16-09
were approved; Ordinances M-19-09 and Z-15-09 were placed
on First Reading; and Resolutions R-40-09, R-41-09, R-42-
09, R-43-09, R-44-09, R-46-09, R-47-09, R-48-09, R-49-09
and R-51-09 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
Consent of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 16,
Agenda 2009, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the regular meeting of the
City Council held March 16, 2009. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AMENDMENT/ Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
ELEC. GAMES Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter, 5 -
& AMUSEMENT "Amusements," Section 4-5-2 - "Supplier License for
DEVICES: Electronic Games/Amusement Devices" of the City Code to
Consent delete Section 4-5-2:4., which would remove the
Agenda requirement that an establishment must hold a liquor
license as a prerequisite to having electronic games and
Ordinance amusement devices on the premises; and further recommend
M-19-09 to place on First Reading Ordinance M-19-09, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5,
"AMUSEMENTS," SECTION 2, "SUPPLIER LICENSE FOR ELECTRONIC
GAMES/AMUSEMENT DEVICES," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
09 -7 -CU
CONDIT. USE/
110 S. D.P.
RIVER RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-15-09
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT/
CITY -PARK
DISTRICT &
SENIOR CTR.:
Resolution
R-39-09
AGREEMENT/
POLICE SGT.
PROMOTIONAL
TESTING
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-09
ACCEPTANCE OF
CREDIT CARD
PAYMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-41-09
NACCHO GRANT
AGREEMENT/
MEDICAL
RESERVE
CORPS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-42-09
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 09 -7 -CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use, with conditions, to permit a Dog Training Facility
(Domestic Pet Service) in C-3 General Commercial District
on property located at 110 S. Des Plaines River Road; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-
15-09, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO PERMIT A DOG TRAINING FACILITY (DOMESTIC PET SERVICE)
AT 110 SOUTH DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Interlocal Agreement Between City
of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park District and the Des
Plaines Community Senior Center for the Provision and
Funding of Services;" in 2009 the City shall fund the Des
Plaines Community Senior Center in the amount of $40,000
(future funding to be determined annually)/Budgeted
Funds.; the Des Plaines Park District shall provide annual
funding in the amount of $30,000; all to allow the Des
Plaines Community Senior Center to provide programs and
services to area senior residents; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-39-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT AND
THE DES PLAINES SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PROVISION AND
FUNDING OF SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
ABSTAIN:2-Higgason, Smith (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Resource
Management Associates, 17037 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley
Park, IL 60477, to provide Police Sergeant Promotional
Testing Consulting Services in an amount not -to -exceed
$20,850/Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best interest
of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-40-09, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATES FOR POLICE SERGEANT PROMOTIONAL TESTING
CONSULTANT SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Director of Finance be
authorized to continue to accept payment of fines, fees,
charges, taxes, costs, or bills owing to, collected by,
or imposed by the City via the Internet, telephone or in-
person from the following major credit cards: Visa,
Mastercard and Discover; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-41-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept grant from the National
Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),
1100 17th Street, N.W., Second Floor, Washington, DC
20036, in the amount of $5,000 for purchase of equipment
to build the capacity of the Medical Reserve Corps; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-09, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
col
AGREEMENT/
CALL ONE
ISDN -PRI
BACKUP
CIRCUITS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-43-09
EMERGENCY
SEWER REPAIR/
170 I
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-44-09
EMERGENCY
SEWER
REPLACEMENT/
374 LEE ST.:
Resolution
R-45-09
PURCHASE OF
PORTABLE
RADIOS/POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-46-09
CONTRACT/
ELECTRICAL
INSPECTION
SERVICES OF
ELEVATORS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-47-09
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorized to execute three (3) -year "Customer Service
Agreement" effective April 6, 2009, with United
Communication Systems, Inc. d/b/a Call One, 123 N. Wacker
Drive, Floor 7, Chicago, IL 60606, for two (2) ISDN -PRI
Backup Circuits for digital voice communication (the
primary circuits were approved on March 2, 2009 -
Resolution R-29-09), at the rate of $400 per circuit, per
month; for a total contract amount of $28,800/Budgeted
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-43-09,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR
CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS COMPANY D/B/A CALL ONE AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR TWO ISDN -PRI BACKUP CIRCUITS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Rick's Sewer
and Drainage, 9105 Carmel Court, Spring Grove, IL 60081,
to perform emergency repair of sanitary sewer at the rear
of townhouse on property located at 170 I Northwest
Highway, in an amount not -to -exceed $11,900/General Fund
Reserve; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-44-
09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICK'S SEWER AND DRAINAGE
TO PERFORM AN EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR AT THE REAR OF THE
TOWNHOUSE LOCATED AT 170 I NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Martam
Construction, Inc., 1200 Gasket Drive, Elgin, IL 60120,
to perform emergency replacement of sanitary sewer under
the Lee Street pavement to the 374 Lee Street building,
in the amount of $129,340/Water-Sewer Fund; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-45-09, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO PERFORM AN
EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT AT 356-374 LEE
STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from United Radio
Communications, Inc., 9200 S. Oketo Avenue, Bridgeview,
IL 60455, for purchase of 112 Motorola PR 1500 Radios and
Accessories, in the amount of $79,179.40; $50,040
received from Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic
Opportunity and Byrne Justice Assistance grants;
$29,139.40 from Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds (no cost
to the City); and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-46-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
TO PURCHASE 112 MOTOROLA PR 1500 RADIOS FROM UNITED RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Contract for Inspection Services"
with Thompson Elevator Inspection Service, Inc., 1302 E.
Thayer Street, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, to perform
Electrical Inspection Services of Elevators, for a three
(3) -year period beginning January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2011, in the amount as set forth in the
schedule of fees, dated November 7, 2006 - Exhibit "1"
of the contract; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-47-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THOMPSON ELEVATOR
INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
R-47-09
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
2009 TREE
TRIMMING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-48-09
BID AWARD/
2009 TREE &
STUMP
REMOVAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-49-09
BID AWARD/
STREET LIGHTS
REPAIR &
UTILITY
LOCATION:
Resolution
R-50-09
BID AWARD/
PURCHASE OF
GAS & DIESEL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-51-09
ORDINANCE
M-15-09
DEPUTY EXEC.
COORD/EMA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-16-09
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
4/6/09
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MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICES OF ALL
ELEVATORS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2009 Tree Trimming
to the lowest bidder, Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S.
Foster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090, for a one (1) -year
period with optional annual extensions, for Option 2 -
Without Performance Bond Requirement in the following
amounts: 3"-12" dia. - $11; 13"-24" dia. - $24; 25"-36"
dia. - $43.70; 37"-48" dia. - $55; 49" dia. and over -
$55; Emergency Labor - $85; Equipment - $60; Aerial Truck
- $60 and Loader - $60; for a total not -to -exceed amount
of $200,000/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-48-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM ROBERT W. HENDRICKSEN FOR
TREE TRIMMING. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2009 Tree and Stump
Removal to the lowest bidder, Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131
S. Forster Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090, for a one (1) -year
period, with optional annual extensions, without
performance bond requirement; in the following amounts:
15"-24" dia. - $18; 25"-31" dia. - $23; 31"-36" dia. -
$26; 37" dia. and up - $55; Emergency Labor - $85;
Equipment - $60; Aerial Truck - $60 and Loader - $60; for
a total not -to -exceed amount of $75,000/Budgeted Funds;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-49-09, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
PROPOSAL FROM ROBERT W. HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE AND TREE
STUMP REMOVAL. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until
April 20, 2009, the matter of the bid award for Street
Lights Repair & Utility Location and Resolution R-50-09,
for further Staff review. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel to the lowest bidder, Warren Oil
Company, 7439 W. Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501, for a
one (1) -year period with optional annual extensions; for
an over -average price of $0.0085 lead-free gasoline and
$0.0175 over -average diesel fuel; for a total amount of
$440,001 for lead-free gasoline and $170,002 for diesel
fuel/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-51-09, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
FROM WARREN OIL COMPANY. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-15-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, "BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS," CHAPTER 5 "HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-16-09, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF
PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BID
RETURN DATE/
2009 CONCRETE
& ALLEY
IMPROVE.:
SUSPEND THE
RULES:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
AMENDMENTS/
ANIMAL
CONTROL
ORDINANCE:
4/6/09
PAGE SIX
City Clerk McAllister announced that the bid return date
for the 2009 Concrete & Alley Improvements has been
changed from April 2, 2009 to Thursday, April 16, 2009,
at 3:00 p.m., due to the inclusion of this project into
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and
the Federal advertising requirements.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on a matter not on the
agenda. Motion declared carried.
Mrs. Carmella Coletto, 1230 and 1222 Brown Street,
addressed the City Council regarding the bad condition
of a section of the alley behind her street; this section
was not done when the alleys were redone a while back;
she complained several times but nothing is done; she
asked when her alley will be replaced. City Manager
Bajor said that he will see if it can be moved up on the
replacement list; he will look into this.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
'Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the April 6, 2009 - Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $2,448,197.59, and
further recommend that Resolution R-52-09 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Deputy Police Chief Burton stated that the Police
Department has become involved in an initiative offered
by Sheriff Tom Dart - Partners Against Animal Cruelty
(PAAC); the goal of this initiative has been the
prevention of animal abuse and cruelty through public
awareness and the enforcement of laws/ordinances; this
initiative also resulted in additional training for the
City's Animal Control Officer.
Deputy Police Chief Burton stated that Staff is
recommending approval of the proposed amendments to Title
6, Section 1 - "Animal Control" of the City Code to
clarify ownership responsibilities and allow for stronger
enforcement of chronic problems.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to amend Title 6, Section 1 - "Animal Control" of the
City Code to clarify ownership responsibilities and allow
for stricter enforcement of animal abuse and cruelty
violations; and place Ordinance M-13-09 on First Reading
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Hiagason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to amend Title 6, Section 1 - "Animal Control," Article
A - "Dogs and Cats" of the City Code to clarify ownership
responsibilities and allow for stricter enforcement of
animal abuse and cruelty violations; and place Ordinance
M-14-09 on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Smith, Vice Chair
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AMENDMENT/ Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed her memo of March
LATE FEES 25, 2009, regarding the late fees on business license
FOR BUSINESS renewals; Staff is recommending to change the.existing
LICENSES: 100% penalty from 40 days past due to 60 days past due,
to allow additional time between the 30 day penalty of
25%, and enforce the City Code by not waiving the late
fees due to the "repeat offender" status of the
businesses in question.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to amend Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 4-1-6 - "License
Fees" of the City Code to change the existing 100%
penalty from 40 days past due to 60 days past due for
payment of business licenses; place Ordinance M-20-09 on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening; and
further recommend that City enforce the City Code by not
waiving the late fees due to the "repeat offender" status
of the businesses in question. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hiaggason, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to amend Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 4-2-4 - "Fees and
Penalties" of the City Code to change the existing 100%
penalty from 40 days past due to 60 days past due for
payment of business licenses; place Ordinance M-21-09 on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening; and
further recommend that City enforce the City Code by not
waiving the late fees due to the "repeat offender" status
of the businesses in question. Motion declared carired.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair
ELGIN-O'HARE Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
EXPRESSWAY/ stated that the Village of Elk Grove has requested the
WEST BYPASS: City support the West Bypass North Connection "Alternate
203 - Option D" proposal for an extension of the
Elgin/O'Hare Expressway to the east, together with a
western bypass around O'Hare International Airport; this
connection to the I-90 Tollway west of the airport could
provide for the long-awaited completion of the full
interchange at Elmhurst Road.
Director Conlan stated that the City has expressed its
support of this basic concept but there will be several
years worth of planning and analysis required before any
access corridors and interchange improvements are
finalized.
ZONING CASE Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
09-4-V reviewed this request for a Variation to legalize the
VARIATION/ construction of an over -height garage where a detached
525 S. accessory structure is limited to a height of 15' on
FIFTH AVE.: property located at 525 S. Fifth Avenue; the Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff are recommending denial
of this request.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
09-4-V, to DENY request for Variation to legalize the
construction of an over -height garage where a detached
accessory structure is limited to a height of 15' in R-1
Single Family Residential District on property located
at 525 S. Fifth Avenue. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
09-3-V reviewed this request for a Variation to legalize and
VARIATION/ allow the completion of an 874 sq. ft. accessory
685 structure with a side -yard setback of approximately 3.8',
ELIZABETH: where a maximum of 720 sq. ft. is allowed for a detached
accessory structure and a minimum side -yard setback of
09-3-V
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-52-09
AMENDMENT/
ANIMAL
CONTROL
ORDINANCE:
Ordinance
M-13-09
AMENDMENT/
ANIMAL
CONTROL
ORDINANCE:
Ordinance
M-14-09
AMENDMENT/
LATE FEES
FOR BUSINESS
LICENSES:
Ordinance
M-20-09
Ordinance
M-21-09
4/6/09
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5' is required by code within the R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 685 Elizabeth
Lane; the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff
are recommending approval of the side -yard setback
Variation, but are recommending denial of the request to
legalize and allow the completion of an 874 sq. ft.
accessory structure where a maximum of 720 sq. ft. is
allowed for a detached accessory structure.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
09-3-V, to DENY request for Variation to legalize and
allow the completion of an 874 sq. ft. accessory
structure where a maximum of 720 sq. ft. is allowed for
a detached accessory structure in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 685 Elizabeth
Lane. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-52-09, 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. Total:
$2,448,197.59. Upon roll call, the
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith,
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
vote was:
Argus
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
6, Section 1 - "Animal Control" of the City Code to
clarify ownership responsibilities and allow for stricter
enforcement of animal abuse and cruelty violations; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-13-09. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
6, Section 1 - "Animal Control," Article A - "Dogs and
Cats" of the City Code to clarify ownership
responsibilities and allow for stricter enforcement of
animal abuse and cruelty violations; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-14-09.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
4, Chapter 1, Section 4-1-6 - "License Fees" of the City
Code to change the existing 100% penalty from 40 days
past due to 60 days past due for payment of business
licenses; place on First Reading Ordinance M-20-09; and
further recommend that the City enforce the City Code by
not waiving the late fees due to the "repeat offender"
status of the businesses in question. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title
4, Chapter 2, Section 4-2-4 - "Fees and Penalties" of the
City Code to change the existing 100% penalty from 40
days past due to 60 days past due for payment of business
licenses; place on First Reading Ordinance M-21-09; and
further recommend that the City enforce the City Code by
not waiving the late fees due to the "repeat offender"
status of the businesses in question. Motion declared
carried.
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ZONING CASE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
09-4-V recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
VARIATION/ 09-4-V, to DENY request for Variation to legalize the
525 S. construction of an over -height garage where a detached
FIFTH AVE.: accessory structure is limited to a height of 15' in R-1
Single Family Residential District on property located
at 525 S. Fifth Avenue. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
09-3-V recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
VARIATION/ 09-3-V, to DENY request for Variation to legalize and
685 allow the completion of an 874 sq. ft. accessory
ELIZABETH: structure where a maximum of 720 sq. ft. is allowed for
a detached accessory structure in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 685 Elizabeth
Lane. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Z-15-09 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-15-09, AN ORDINANCE
CONDIT. USE/ ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A DOG
110 S. D.P. TRAINING FACILITY (DOMESTIC PET SERVICE) AT 110 SOUTH DES
RIVER RD.: PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 09 -7 -CU).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to advance to
M-13-09 Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-13-09, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT/ AMENDING TITLE 6, "POLICE REGULATIONS," SECTION 1,
ANIMAL "ANIMAL CONTROL," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
CONTROL Upon roll call, the vote was:
ORDINANCE: AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
M-14-09 Second Reading Ordinance M-14-09, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
AMENDMENT/ TITLE 6, "POLICE REGULATIONS," SECTION 1, "ANIMAL
ANIMAL CONTROL," ARTICLE A, "DOGS AND CATS," OF THE CITY OF DES
CONTROL PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
ORDINANCE: AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME T
DAY OF , 2009
Anthony W,/Arredia, MAYOR
Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK