03/16/2015MINUTES 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, MARCH 16, 2015
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 16,
2015.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg (participated by
telephone conference), Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith and
Charewicz. Alderman Haugeberg was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance
Wisniewski, Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas, Senior Planner Mangum, Fire
Chief Wax, Director of Human Resources Wing, Police Chief Kushner, Director of Public Works and
Engineering Oakley and General Counsel Friedman.
ALLOW Mayor Bogusz announced that a quorum is physically present and Alderman
ALDERMAN TO Haugeberg wanted to attend this meeting by telephone conference because of a
PARTICIPATE BY family emergency. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, a majority of the
TELEPHONE Council may allow Alderman Haugeberg to attend this meeting by telephone
CONFERENCE: conference.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Charewicz, to allow Alderman Haugeberg
to attend this meeting by telephone conference. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive Session to
SESSION: discuss Pending Litigation, Probable Litigation, Sale of Property and Purchase
of Property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz.
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PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Kathy Seng of the Des Plaines Ba'hai',
PLEDGE: followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
HEARING: ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015
MUNICIPAL
ELECTRIC Mayor Bogusz called the Public Hearing to order at 7:34 p.m. The Public
AGGREGATION Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice regarding Municipal Electric
Aggregation — Public Hearing #1 for Draft Plan of Operation and Governance.
Public notice of said Hearing was published in the Journal & Topics newspaper
on March 6 and 13, 2015.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed his Memorandum
dated February 25, 2015 regarding Municipal Electric Aggregation and the
Draft Plan of Operation and Governance.
There were no comments or questions from the aldermen or residents.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:39 p.m.
CITIZEN PART.: Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council praising Police Chief
Kushner and welcoming the three new police officers; he got stuck in his
building's elevator and was rescued by the Fire Department and asked the City
Manager to place a thank you note in their personnel files; he pointed out
problems with homeless people in a number of communities.
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Resident Brian Burkross addressed the City Council commenting on the April 7
election and the Mayor's participation in supporting candidates for it.
Mr. Max Galic addressed the City Council giving information regarding smart
meters.
Resident Bob Vormittag addressed the City Council stating that he is a retired
physical education teacher and asked the Council's advice regarding movies
shown at the Des Plaines Public Library.
Resident Ken Rowe addressed the City Council regarding continuing problems
with billing for garbage pick-up.
Resident John Maag addressed the City Council stating that all residents who
have had trees replaced should be reimbursed.
City Clerk Ludwig announced that:
• Early Voting starts Monday, March 23 through Saturday, March 28 and
Monday, March 30 through Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
each day; and
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AMEND CITY
CODE/ DISSOLVE
DPECC AND
CHANGES TO
ETSB:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-7-15
AWARD BID/
DES PLAINES
DIGEST
NEWSLETTER:
Resolution
R-50-15
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• Cook County Clerk's Office is looking for Election Judges for the
April 7 Election.
Motion by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Items 3, 3a, 5, 5a, 6, and 6a. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to approve Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Ordinance M-7-15 was placed on First Reading; Resolutions R-51-15, R-54-15,
R-55-15 were adopted; and Ordinance M-6-15 was adopted.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes of the Regular
Meeting of City Council held February 17, 2015 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to amend Title 1, Chapter 13 of the
Des Plaines City Code to reflect the dissolution of the Des Plaines Emergency
Communications Center (DPECC) and the associated changes to the
Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB); and to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-7-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE TO REFLECT THE DISSOLUTION OF THE DES PLAINES
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (DPECC) AND
ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SYSTEMS BOARD (ETSB). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Walsten requested this Item be removed from Consent Agenda.
City Manager Bartholomew and Director of Media Services Krajniak answered
questions from the Aldermen.
General Counsel Friedman gave his advice regarding procedure for rejecting
bids.
Mr. Michael Van Slambrouck of Chromatech Printing, Inc. addressed the City
Council stating that this contract should not go to a vendor in Indiana, pointed
out the advantages to having the Des Plaines Digest newsletter published
locally and requested the City Council reconsider the bid award.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to reject all bids. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
)4
Resolution
R-50-15
(Cont'd)
AUTHORIZE
RIGHT OF FIRST
REFUSAL/
SURPLUS
PROPERTY/
PUBLIC
LIBRARY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-51-15
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
PICK-UP TRUCK/
PUBLIC WORKS:
Resolution
R-52-15
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Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to direct Staff to revise the
resolution waiving competitive bidding for the next City Council meeting of
April 6, 2015.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to adopt a substitute motion to
award the bid to Chromatech Printing, Inc., 16 Mary Street, Des Plaines, Illinois
60016, for the printing, addressing, and delivery of the Des Plaines Digest
newsletter commencing April 10, 2015 with an auto renewal option for two (2)
additional years in an amount not -to -exceed $4,991 per edition, or $19,964
annually. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize Right of First Refusal - Surplus Property from the Library
(outdated projectors, lecterns, et al.); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-51-15, A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE CITY'S RIGHT TO
PURCHASE SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE DES
PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Walsten requested this Item be removed from Consent Agenda.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
Aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve purchase of a 2015 Ford
Pick -Up Truck through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative per Contract
#142 from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423
in the amount of $33,403 (Budgeted Funds — Vehicle Replacement Fund); and
adopt Resolution R-52-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF A 2015 FORD F-250 PICK-UP TRUCK FROM CURRIE
MOTORS OF FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, 6/A94
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
AWARD BID/
FOUR TRUCKS/
PUBLIC WORKS:
Resolution
R-53-15
APPROVE
INVOICE/
EMERGENCY
CONTRACTUAL
SNOW REMOVAL
SVCS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-54-15
APPROVE
RENEWAL AGR./
PROF.
CONSULTING
SVCS./TIFS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-55-15
ADVERTISE BID/
CONTRACTUAL
CRACK
SEALING -2015/
PUBLIC WORKS:
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ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Walsten requested this Item be removed from Consent Agenda.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
Aldermen regarding conversion of trucks to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to award bid for the purchase of
three 5 -Ton and one 10 -Ton Trucks per specifications to Northwest Trucks,
Inc., 2120 Rand Road, Palatine, Illinois 60074 in the amount of $635,499.00
(Budgeted Funds — Vehicle Replacement Fund); and adopt Resolution R-53-15,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST
TRUCKS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE FIVE -TON TRUCKS
AND ONE 10 -TON TRUCK. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation
to approve invoice for emergency contractual snow removal services in the
amount of $21,438.12 from MQ Construction Company, 4323 North Central
Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634 (Budgeted Funds — General
Fund/Miscellaneous Contractual Services and TIF 1/Miscellaneous Contractual
Services); and to adopt Resolution R-54-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL
SERVICES FROM MQ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation
to approve renewal of agreement for professional consultant services with
Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc., 150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1600,
Chicago, Illinois 60606; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-55-15,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KANE,
MCKENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE CITY TIF DISTRICTS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid contractual crack sealing for 2015.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. p
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-15
AUTHORIZE
DISPOSAL OF
OBSOLETE CITY
VEHICLES/
EQUIP.:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
AMENDMENTS
TO TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 10.,
CITY CODE/
PURCHASING
POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES:
COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS
PILOT
PROGRAM:
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Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance M-6-15, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Charewicz, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the March 16, 2015 — Warrant Register, in the total amount
of $2,470,575.55; and further recommend that Resolution R-56-15 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski gave a Power Point
presentation regarding amendments to Title 1, Chapter 10 Purchasing Policies
and Guidelines and answered questions from the Alden -nen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the amendments to Title 1, Chapter 10 Purchasing Policies and
Guidelines and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-15 at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Walsten, Chair
Mr. Ronald Shebley of Advanced Vehicle Technology Services, addressed the
Committee of the Whole regarding vehicle warranties.
Mr. David Hagopian addressed the Committee of the Whole answering
questions from the Aldermen.
Mr. Larry Bethscheider addressed the Committee of the Whole stating his
concerns regarding safety issues.
Mr. Joe Roback addressed the Committee of the Whole asked uestions
regarding gas versus compressed natural gas.
COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS
PILOT
PROGRAM:
(Cont' d)
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS/
2015 FARMERS'
MARKET:
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENT/
CREATE C-7
HIGH DENSITY
CAMPUS ZONING
DISTRICT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-59-15. Aldermen Haugeberg, Sayad, Brookman and
Walsten agreed. Aldermen Robinson, Rodd, Smith and Charewicz did not
agree. Motion declared FAILED.
At the March 2, 2015 Council meeting during Committee of the Whole, it was
moved by Charewicz, seconded by Rodd, to direct Staff to determine which
three vehicles should be converted to CNG, create a bid package and bring the
results back to the City Council. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Robinson,
Rodd, Smith and Charewicz agreed. Aldermen Sayad, Brookman and Walsten
did not agree.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt a substitute motion to
approve the Compressed Natural Gas Program and direct Staff to determine
which three vehicles should be converted to CNG, create a bid package and
bring the results back to the City Council. Aldermen Robinson, Rodd, Smith
and Charewicz agreed. Aldermen Haugeberg, Sayad, Brookman and Walsten
did not agree. Motion declared FAILED.
At the December 1, 2014 City Council meeting, Staff was directed to prepare a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in order to proceed with the planning and
management of the 2015 Farmers' Market. Such RFQ was prepared and
published in the February 18, 2015 edition of the Des Plaines Journal and on
the City's website, www.desplaines.org.
In response to the publication of the above -referenced RFQ, City staff received
one submittal.
Following discussion, moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Walsten, to
recommend to the City Council approval of an agreement for management of
the 2015 Farmers' Market with Connie Groat and Monika Montemayor,
respondents to the Request for Qualifications published in the Des Plaines
Journal on February 18, 2015. Motion declared carried.
Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated February 24, 2015
regarding consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment, Citywide (Zoning Case
#14 -072 -TA) filed by Petitioner O'Hare Lake Office Park (Robert Kozonis)
proposing the creation of a new Commercial Zoning District through a Text
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the development of large,
dense, and vertically-oriented complexes that incorporate both commercial and
residential uses.
At its February 23, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission, after having heard and
fully considered the evidence, voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the zoning
text amendment with a modification to increase the minimum required building
setback of 25 -feet by 5 -feet for every additional 10 feet of building height over
45 -feet when adjacent to residential.
CREATE C-7
HIGH DENSITY
CAMPUS ZONING
DISTRICT:
(Cont'd)
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Resident Eleanor Maltin addressed the Committee of the Whole stating the
building is too tall.
Resident Herman Zelk addressed the Committee of the Whole stating the Plan
Commission concerns, the buildings are too high and too close to residential.
He urged the Council to send this matter back to the Plan Commission for
further review.
Resident Mike Baldwin addressed the Committee of the Whole asking
questions about the 2300 property and set back limit.
Resident Jim Russo addressed the Committee of the Whole asking questions
about why a hotel is not being built.
Mr. Rick Fawell from Chipman Design answered questions regarding the
proposed project.
Resident Robert Satch addressed the Committee of the Whole stating his
objections to the proposed height and urged the City Council to leave the
properties as residential.
Resident Rich Inicker addressed the Committee of the Whole asking questions
about revenue.
Resident Nada Hana addressed the Committee of the Whole stating concerns
about privacy.
Resident Pat Spignola addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he is
not against the project; the east side is okay; the west side should be a lower
height.
Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas answered questions
from the Aldermen.
Resident Robert Satch addressed the Committee of the Whole asking what the
Fire Department will have to contend with. Fire Chief Wax answered his
questions.
Resident Pat Spignola addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about
scheduling a meeting and stating that Devon Avenue has four lanes of traffic.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council
approval of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the
development of large, dense, and vertically-oriented complexes that incorporate
both commercial and residential uses and place Ordinance Z-11-15 on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Charewicz did not agree.
2c)44
MAP
AMENDMENT/
2200, 2250 2300,
2350-2360, 2400
EAST DEVON
AVE.:
COND. USE/
MAJOR
VARIATIONS/
2570 EAST
DEMPSTER ST.:
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENT/
NONCONFORMING
BILLBOARDS:
COND. USE/
MAJOR
VARIATIONS/
1605 SOUTH
DES PLAINES
RIVER RD.:
DISCUSSION/
PORTION OF
SHERWIN AVE.
AS SNOW
ROUTE:
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Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated February 24, 2015
regarding consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment, 2200, 2250,2300, 2350-
2360, 2400 East Devon Avenue (Zoning Case #14 -071 -MAP) filed by
Petitioner O'Hare Lake Office Park LLC. The proposed amendment would also
establish supplemental standards for multiple family dwelling units in such
planned unit developments in the C-7 District. Mr. Mangum answered
questions from the Aldermen.
At its February 23, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission, after having heard and
fully considered the evidence, voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the zoning
map amendment.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the proposed zoning map amendment at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Charewicz did not agree.
Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated February 25, 2015
regarding a Conditional Use Permit and Variations for a Drive -Through
Restaurant, 2570 East Dempster Street (Case #15 -003 -CU -V) and answered
questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Variations for a Drive -Through
Restaurant, 2570 East Dempster Street (Case #15 -003 -CU -V) at appropriate
time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Petitioner Bill Pryzbylski for Outfront Media requested that this matter be
deferred to the April 6, 2015 Council meeting. There were no objections.
Petitioner Azam Khan requested that this matter be deferred to the April 6,
2015 Council meeting. There were no objections.
City staff received a request from Alderman Walsten to designate the section of
Sherwin Avenue between Magnolia Street and Des Plaines River Road as a
snow route.
The Staff Traffic Advisory Committee recommended against the designation of
Sherwin Avenue between Magnolia Street and Des Plaines River Road as part
of the snow route system.
SHERWIN AVE.
AS SNOW
ROUTE:
(Cont' d)
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE
Z-9-15
MAP
AMENDMENT/
751 GRACELAND
AVE.:
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-56-15
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to direct staff to post signs along
Sherwin Avenue between Magnolia Street and Des Plaines River Road. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten
and Smith agreed. Aldermen Rodd and Charewicz did not agree.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Alderman Brookman stated he will vote against this map amendment.
Mr. Jim Duerr representing the property owners addressed the City Council
regarding the project.
Mr. David Witkowicz of 700 Graceland addressed the City Council suggesting
a site in the southeast section of Des Plaines; he requested that Council vote no
on rezoning.
Mr. Pat Dowling of 700 Graceland addressed the City Council suggesting there
be adequate parking; please don't change the zoning.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Ordinance Z-9-15, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND
REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 751 GRACELAND AVENUE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FROM THE C-5 CENTRAL BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO THE R-4 CENTRAL CORE
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. (CASE #15 -001 -MAP) Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 3-Haugeberg, Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-56-15, 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: $2,470,575.55. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
AMENDMENTS
TO TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 10,
CITY CODE/
PURCHASING
POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES:
Ordinance
M-9-15
COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS
PILOT
PROGRAM:
Resolution
R-59-15
AGREEMENT/
2015 FARMERS'
MARKET:
Resolution
R-58-15
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENT/
CREATE C-7
HIGH DENSITY
CAMPUS ZONING
DISTRICT:
Ordinance
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Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to approve the amendments to Title 1, Chapter 10
Purchasing Policies and Guidelines and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-
15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES REGARDING THE CITY'S PURCHASING POLICIES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-59-15, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM ADVANCED VEHICLE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC., FOR THE CONVERSION OF THREE
CITY -OWNED VEHICLES TO A COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Haugeberg, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten
NAYS: 5 -Robinson, Rodd, Smith, Charewicz, Bogusz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared FAILED.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract
with Connie Groat and Monika Montemayor (sole response received in
response to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to manage the 2015 Farmers'
Market and adopt Resolution R-58-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CONNIE GROAT AND MONIKA MONTEMAYOR FOR THE OPERATION
OF A FARMERS' MARKET. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to approve a citywide text amendment to Zoning
Ordinance to create a C-7, High Density Campus Zoning District (Case #14-
072 -TA) and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-15, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
OF 1998 TO CREATE C-7 HIGH DENSITY CAMPUS ZONING DISTRICT
(CASE #14 -072 -TA). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Z-11-15
MAP
AMENDMENT/
2200, 2250 2300,
2350-2360, 2400
EAST DEVON
AVE.:
Ordinance
Z-12-15
COND. USE/
MAJOR
VARIATIONS/
2570 EAST
DEMPSTER ST.:
Ordinance
Z-13-15
ORDINANCE
Z-13-15
COND. USE/
MAJOR
VARIATIONS/
2570 EAST
DEMPSTER ST.:
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENT/
NONCONFORMING
BILLBOARDS:
Ordinance
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Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 1-Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to approve a MAP amendment to reclassify from C-2
to C-7 District (Zoning Case #14 -071 -MAP) for 2200, 2250, 2300, 2350-2360,
and 2400 East Devon Avenue and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-12-15,
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND
REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2200, 2250, 2300, 2350-
2360, 2400 E. DEVON A VENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FROM THE C-
2 LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO THE C-7
HIGH DENSITY CAMPUS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (CASE #14 -071 -
MAP). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith
NAYS : 1-Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to approve a conditional use and major variations for a
drive-through facility and signage (Case #15 -003 -CU -V) for 2570 East
Dempster Street and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-15, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR
VARIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT IN THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT AT
2570 EAST DEMPSTER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #15-
003 -CU -V). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Walsten, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance Z-13-15, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AND MAJOR VARIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND OPERATION OF A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT IN THE C-3
ZONING DISTRICT AT 2570 EAST DEMPSTER STREET, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE #15 -003 -CU -V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS : 1 -Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Petitioner Bill Pryzbylski for Outfront Media requested that this matter be
deferred to the April 6, 2015 Council meeting. There were no objections.
Z-15-15
COND. USE/
MAJOR
VARIATIONS/
1605 SOUTH
DES PLAINES
RIVER RD.:
Ordinance
Z-10-15
LOCAL GOV'T
DISTRIBUTIVE
FUND:
Resolution
R-57-15
CONSIDERATION
OF
AUTHORIZATION
TO PROVIDE
DEFENSE/
INDEMNIFICATION
OF ALDERMAN
SAYAD:
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Petitioner Azam Khan requested that this matter be deferred to the April 6,
2015 Council meeting. There were no objections.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to sign a Resolution urging the
Governor and General Assembly to protect full funding of Local Government
Distributive Fund (LGDF) revenues and adopt Resolution R-57-15, A
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TO PROTECT FULL FUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DISTRIBUTIVE FUND REVENUES. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE indefinitely
consideration of authorization to provide for the defense and indemnification of
Alderman Sayad with regard to Case No. 15-06165 (Circuit Court of Cook
County). Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, that the regular meeting of the
City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:35
p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS c e
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Glona J. Ludwig, MY CLERK