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05/18/2015MINUTES 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, MAY 18, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 18, 2015. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen physically present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Deputy Police Chief Burger, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Public Works & Engineering Oakley, Director of Community Development Sakas, Senior Planner Mangum, Recording Secretary Peterson and General Counsel Friedman. ALLOW ALD. BY Mayor Bogusz announced that a quorum is physically TELEPHONE: present and the Alderman Haugeberg wishes to attend the meeting by telephone conference due to a family emergency. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, a majority of the City Council may allow Alderman Haugeberg to attend by telephone conference. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to allow Alderman Haugeberg to attend the meeting by telephone conference. Motion declared carried. EXECUTIVE Moved by Chester, seconded by Rodd, to go into SESSION: Executive Session to discuss Personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m. Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: 5/18/15 PAGE TWO The opening prayer was given by Nancy Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. COMMITTEE ON Moved by Robinson, seconded by Chester, to elect COMMITTEES: Aldermen Sayad and Smith as Co -Chairmen of the Committee on Committees. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. CITIZEN PARTICIPA.: Mr. Max Galic addressed the City Council and spoke again the installation of Smart Meters. Mr. Wharton Sinclair addressed the City Council stating that the Des Plaines Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold their River Trial Bike Ride on September 12, 2015. Mr. Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council stating that the City of Evanston's Sister City is Belize and the Honorary Consul is located in Des Plaines; he encouraged the Mayor to meet with them. CONSENT Moved by Robinson, seconded by Rodd, to establish a AGENDA: Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 2, 7 and 7a. Motion declared carried. MINUTES: Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Resolution R-92-15 was adopted. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to DEFER minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held April 20, 2015 until the June 1, 2015 City Council meeting. Motion declared carried. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to DEFER minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 4, 2015 until the June 1, 2015 City Council Meeting. Motion declared carried. CONTRACT AMENDMENT/ REPUBLIC SVCS: Consent Agenda Resolution M-92-15 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda CONTRACT AMENDMENT/ FARMERS MARKET: Resolution R-94-15 5/18/15 PAGE THREE Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve contract amendment between the City and Republic Services; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-92-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA LLC (d/b/a REPUBLIC SERVICES), FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, YARD WASTE, AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2015 City Hall Lower Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs Project, returnable by Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2015 City Hall Second Floor Remodeling Project, returnable by Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2015 Northwest Highway Landscape Improvements Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Project, returnable by Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to approve, in the best interest of the City, revisions to the agreement with Connie Groat and Monika Montemayor for purposes of managing the 2015 Des Plaines Farmers' Market; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R- 94-15; A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED 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, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. 5/18/15 PAGE FOUR MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION WARRANT Alderman Sayad stated that he will be abstaining from REGISTER: approving the invoices included in the Warrant Register of May 18, 2015 from Holland and Knight in the total amount of $28,727.00. Moved by Chester, seconded by Rodd, to recommend to the City Council approval of the May 18, 2015 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,441,454.71; and further recommend that Resolution R-91-15 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MAJOR Senior Planner Mangum stated that the petitioner for VARIATIONS/ 751 Graceland Avenue (Zoning Case #15-013-V) has 751 GRACELAND: requested that this item be deferred to the June 1, 2015 City Council Meeting. Moved by Chester, seconded by Robinson, to DEFER request by Over the Rainbow, 751 Graceland Avenue (Zoning Case #15-013-V), to construct a multi -family residential building in the R-4 Zoning District with major variations to the June 1, 2015 City Council meeting at the request of the petitioner. Motion declared carried. CONDITIONAL Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his memo of April 29, USE/885-911 E. 2015, regarding a request for a modification to a TOUHY AVE: Conditional Use permit under Section 7.3-6C of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to construct and operate a convenience mart fueling station in the C-3 Zoning District at 885-991 E. Touhy Avenue. Attorney Kelly Bufton, Seyfarth-Shaw, LLP, Mr. Patrick Devereaux, O'Hare Offices, Attorney Thomas Burney, Zanck, Coen, Wright and Saladin, PC and Ms. Kimberly Strnad, Corporate Design and Development Group, LLC answered questions from the Aldermen. 995-991 E TOUHY (Cont' d. ) 6b RENEWAL/ 45 E. BRADROCK DR.: APPROVE COOK COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM PARTICIPATION: 5/18/15 PAGE FIVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to DEFER request by Speedway, LLC, 885-991 Touhy Avenue (Case #15 -017 -CU) to construct and operate a convenience mart fueling station in the C-3 Zoning District to the June 1, 2015 City Council meeting. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 3-Haugeberg, Brookman, Chester NAYS: 5 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Smith, Charewicz ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared FAILED. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, to approve request by Speedway, LLC, 885-991 Touhy Avenue (Case #15 -017 -CU) to construct and operate a convenience mart fueling station in the C-3 Zoning District; and further recommend that Ordinance Z-18-15 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 3 -Robinson, Rodd, Smith NAYS: 5-Haugeberg, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Charewicz ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared FAILED. Economic Development Coordinator Pruss reviewed Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas' memo of April 30, 2015, regarding a request from VIP Tech Electric, Inc., to adopt a Resolution supporting a 6b renewal application at 45 E. Bradrock Drive. Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff recommendation to support and consent to the filing of VIP Tech Electric, Inc.'s Class 6b renewal application to the Cook County Assessor's Office; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-93-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas reviewed his memo of May 8, 2015, regarding a request by Cook County to participate in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Ms. Jane Hornstein, Bureau of Economic Development for Cook County reviewed the HOME Program and its' benefits to the City. HOME CONS. (Cont' d. ) 5/18/15 PAGE SIX Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to concur with Staff recommendation to support Cook County's request to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership Program and execute Memorandum of Understanding; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-95-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. ORDINANCE Mr. Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council stating Z-11-15/ that it's nice that City Staff has met with the local CREATE C-7 residents; they have to live with this development. ZONING DISTRICT: Mr. Rich Einecker and Mr. George Cutro addressed the City Council stating that they're thankful that City Manager Bartholomew met with them; they still think 125' is too high for the buildings; setback should be greater; this is a quality of life issue for the local residents and compensation should to be offered to homeowners. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt 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: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Chester, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Z-12-15/ Ordinance Z-12-15, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMEND/ MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2200-2400 2200, 2250, 2300, 2350-2360, 2400 E. DEVON AVENUE, DEVON AVE." DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FROM C-2 LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-7 HIGH DENSITY CAMPUS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (CASE #14 -071 -MAP). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Z-16-15/ 300 WESTERN AVE. PUD: WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-91-15 MAJOR VARIATIONS/ 751 GRACELAND: Ordinance Z-17-15 CONDITIONAL USE/885-911 E. TOUHY AVE: Ordinance Z-18-15 5/18/15 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Smith, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance Z-16-15, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH PERMITTED REAR SETBACK EXCEPTIONS LOCATED AT 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #15 -007 -PUD -SUB). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: NAYS: 6 -Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz 2-Haugeberg, Robinson ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Alderman Sayad stated that he will be abstaining from approving the invoices included in the Warrant Register of May 18, 2015 from Holland and Knight in the total amount of $28,727.00. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-91-15, 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: $2,441,454.71. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, to DEFER request by Over the Rainbow, 751 Graceland Avenue (Zoning Case #15-013-V), to construct a multi- family residential building in the R-4 Zoning District with major variations to the June 1, 2015 City Council meeting at the request of the petitioner. Motion declared carried. Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Rodd, to approve request by Speedway, LLC, 885-991 Touhy Avenue (Case #15 -017 -CU -V) to construct and operate a convenience mart fueling station in the C-3 Zoning District; and further recommend that Ordinance Z-18-15 be placed on First Reading, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERAITON OF A CONVENIENCE MART FUELING STATION AT 885-991 TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #14 -024 -CU -V). 885-991 TOUHY (Cont' d. ) 6b RENEWAL/ 45 E. BRADROCK DR.: Resolution R-93-15 APPROVE COOK COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM PARTICIPATION: Resolution R-95-15 ADJOURNMENT: 5/18/15 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Robinson, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE motion, to DEFER request by Speedway, LLC, 885-991 Touhy Avenue (Case #15 -017 -CU -V) to construct and operate a convenience mart fueling station in the C-3 Zoning District to the June 1, 2015 City Council meeting. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Haugeberg and Rodd voted no. Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Committee of the Whole, to support and consent to the filing of VIP Tech Electric, Inc.'s Class 6b renewal application to the Cook County Assessor's Office; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-93-15, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND CONSENTING TO APPROVAL OF CLASS 6b CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45 EAST BRADROCK DRIVE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Committee of the Whole to support Cook County's request to participate in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and execute Memorandum of Understanding; and further recommend Resolution R-95-15, A RESOLUTION PARTICIPATION IN THE COOK COUNTY HOME Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None to adopt APPROVING CONSORTIUM. ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. 00441 Gloria J. Lu wig, MMC g ITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS g