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08/17/2015CALL TO ORDER: 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, AUGUST 17, 2015 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, August 17, 2015. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen physically present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. A quorum was present. Alderman Brookman arrived at 6:06 p.m. Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant Director of Finance Broinber, Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas, Economic Development Coordinator Pruss, Senior Planner Mangum, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman. ALLOW ALDERMAN TO PARTICIPATE BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: EXECUTIVE SESSION: PRAYER AND PLEDGE: Mayor Bogusz announced that a quorum is physically present and that Alderman Haugeberg wanted to attend this 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 this meeting by telephone conference. Moved by Sayad and seconded to allow Alderman Haugeberg to attend this meeting by telephone conference. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad and seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss Probable or Imminent Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:11 p.m. Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. The opening prayer was given by City Clerk Ludwig, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. PRESENTATION: CITIZEN PART.: CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS: CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Consent Agenda ADVERTISE BID/ LEAK Page 2 of 9 8/17/15 Economic Development Coordinator Pruss presented regarding Metropolitan Square Public Outreach results from working with consultant The Lakota Group to prepare designs for the renovation of the public plaza at Metropolitan Square. Mr. Kevin Clark of The Lakota Group addressed the City Council and answered questions from the Aldermen. Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council commenting on the theater in the old Masonic Lodge building and others from the past. Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council asking for support of House Bill 1653 which would provide for hearing aids as a benefit of Medicare; contact Congressman Jan Schakowsky to express your support for or against the bill. Resident Mark Allen addressed the City Council commenting on flooding issues in the Big Bend area and requested a policy in writing regarding terms that affect properties and condemnation. Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley responded to Mr. Allen's comments and explained the variation process. City Clerk Ludwig thanked the VFW Post 2992 for hosting an event recognizing the '70th Anniversary of the end of World War II at Lake Park and donating a park bench and tree in honor and memory of the late Cliff Hagedorn who served our country and the City of Des Plaines. City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. The next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Motion by Rodd and seconded to establish the Consent Agenda, except for Item 9. Motion declared carried. Motion by Brookman and seconded 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. Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-17-15 was placed on First Reading; Resolutions R-145-15, R-146- 15, R-147-15, R-148-15, and R-149-15 were adopted; and Ordinance M-15-15 was adopted. Moved by Brookman and seconded to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held August 3, 2015, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid the Leak Detection of Water Mains and `i' DETECTION WATER MAINS/ ASSESS VALVES: Consent Agenda AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE/ SURPLUS VEHICLES: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-17-15 APPROVE FACADE IMPROV. PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT/ 6 NORTH RIVER RD.: Consent Agenda Resolution R-145-15 APPROVE PURCHASE/ GEAR/ FIRE DEPT.: Consent Agenda Resolution R-146-15 APPROVE FIRST ONE-YEAR RENEWAL/ CONTRACTUAL SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL: Consent Page 3 of 9 8/17/15 Assessment of Valves with a bid opening date of September 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus City Vehicles through Obenauf Auction Service, Inc., 810 Magna Drive, Round Lake, IL; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-17-15, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Facade Improvement Program Reimbursement in the amount of $19,603.00 for Property Located at 6 North River Road (Budgeted Funds - Econolnic Development/Subsidy -Business Assistance); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-145-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FOR FACADE REHABILITATION AT 6 N. RIVER ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the Purchase of Fourteen (14) Sets of Firefighting Turnout Gear from Low -Quote Vendor, W.S. Darley Company, 325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL in the amount of $2,625 per set for a total of $36,750 plus freight charges as part of the Fire Department' s Annual Gear Replacement Program (Budgeted Funds - Equipment Replacement Fund/Fire Equipment Replacement/Equipment < $5,000.00); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-146-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING TURN- OUT GEAR FROM W.S. DARLEY COMPANY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the First of Two Allowable One -Year Renewal Terms for Contractual Sidewalk Snow Removal (November 1, 2015 to April 15, 2016) with All Cleaners, Inc., 632 Executive Drive, Willowbrook, IL at 2014 Rates in the amount of $95,000.00 (Budgeted Funds - TIF #I/City Maintenance/Street Maintenance Miscellaneous Contractual Services); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-147-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ALL CLEANERS, INC., FOR SIDEWALK SNOW Page 4 of 9 8/17/15 Agenda REMOVAL WORK. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-147-15 APPROVE FIRST ONE-YEAR RENEWAL/ CONTRACTUAL SNOW PLOWING: Consent Agenda Resolution R-148-15 AWARD BID/ 2015-2017 HOLIDAY DECORATING PROGRAM CONTRACT: Consent Agenda Resolution R-149-15 Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to approve the First of Two Allowable One -Year Renewal Terms for Contractual Snowplowing to G&L Contractors, Inc., 7401 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL at 2014 Rates in the amounts of $75,000.00 (Street and Grounds Maintenance) and $100,000.00 (Budgeted Funds - Street Maintenance/Miscellaneous Contractual Services); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-148-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH G&L CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR SNOW REMOVAL WORK. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Brookman and seconded to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid of the 2015-2017 Holiday Decorating Program Contract to B&B Holiday Decorating, 170 Touhy Court, Des Plaines, IL in the first year amount of $33,137.00 and Charges for Additional Light Strands and Garland Units to Cost $28.00 and $145.00, respectively (Budgeted Funds - TIF #1 Subsidy - Winter Decoration Account); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-149- 15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH B&B HOLIDAY DECORATING, FOR THE HOLIDAY DECORATING PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ADVERTISE BID/ Moved by Brookman and seconded to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid REMODELING the Remodeling or Replacement of Three (3) Existing Monument Signs Located OR in Front of the City's Fire Stations. Motion declared carried. REPLACEMENT OF THREE MONUMENT SIGNS/ FIRE STATIONS: ORDINANCE M-15-15 ADOPT POTABLE GROUNDWATER USE RESTRICTION/ 509 NORTH THIRD AVE.: Consent Agenda Moved by Brookman and seconded to adopt Ordinance M-15-15, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 509 NORTH THIRD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. k COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Page 5 of 9 8/17/15 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Denise Hudec -Term to Expire 06/30/2017 Patricia Thompson -Term to Expire 06/30/2019 Ms. Hudec and Ms. Thompson introduced themselves to the City Council. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION Cindy Yelich -Term to Expire 08/31/2018 COMMISSION BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS: D. Michael Albrecht -Term to Expire 04/30/2018 WARRANT REGISTER: FINAL PLAT/ SUBDIVISION/ 200 EAST TOUHY AVE.: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Cortney Anderson-Wascher -Term to Expire 12/31/2015 Anthony Bottalla - Term to Expire 04/30/2019 Patrick Devereaux -Term to Expire 04/30/2019 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kristen Graack -Term to Expire 06/30/2019 Gregory Sarlo -Term to Expire 06/30/2019 SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION Brian Wolf -Term to Expire 08/31/2018 Carol Shannon -Term to Expire 08/31/2019 Luis Contreras -Term to Expire 08/31/2019 MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Smith, Chair Moved by Rodd and seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of the August 17, 2015 — Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,267,671.54; and further recommend that Resolution R-150-15 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alden -nen Robinson, Sayad and Chester did not agree to approve the payment to McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC in the amount of $2,100.00 (Line 17, Elected Office of the Warrant Register). COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Charewicz, Chair Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated July 28, 2015 regarding a Final Plat of Subdivision at 200 East Touhy Avenue, Case #15 -018 - SUB requested by Petitioner International Airport Centers, LLC, 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite 430, Highland Park, IL 60035. The Petitioner is requesting a Final Plat of Subdivision of an existing lot to result in a total of 2 lots (13.038 acres and 3.818 acres). On July 27, 2015, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider the above -referenced final plat of subdivision. There was no 200 EAST TOUHY AVE.: (Cont'd) MAP AMENDMENT/ 800 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY: MAJOR VARIATIONS/ PARKING AND SIGNAGE/ 2074 MANNHEIM RD.: Page 6 of 9 8/17/15 comment from the public at the hearing. After reviewing the plat and considering the facts of the case, the Plan Commission voted (3-0) to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision. Staff also recommended approval of the subdivision. Moved by Chester and seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution R-151-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated July 28, 2015 regarding consideration by petitioner Four Peaks LLC of a Map Amendment from M-2 to R-4 and Preliminary Planned Unit Development and Tentative Plat for Multi -Family Residential and Townhome Development at 800 East Northwest Highway, Case # 15 -024 -MAP -SUB -PUD. The Plan Commission, after having heard and fully considered the evidence, voted (3-0) to recommend approval of the Conditional Use permit and Major Variation with conditions of approval and Staff concurrence. Senior Planner Mangum and Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas answered questions from the Aldermen. Attorney Bob Kenny of Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz Ltd., Chris Coleman and Javier Millan of Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. answered questions from the Aldermen. Mr. Jason Wiesbrock of Spaceco answered questions from the Aldermen. Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about rent for various sizes of apartments and commenting about developments in the area. Resident John Malloy addressed the Committee of the Whole commenting that the project does not belong on this property. Moved by Haugeberg and seconded to recommend to the City Council to DENY the approval of Resolution R-151-15. Moved by Chester and seconded to adopt a substitute motion to DEFER Ordinance Z-25-15 to the next Regular City Council meeting of September 8, 2015. Motion declared carried. Alderman Haugeberg did not agree. Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated July 29, 2015 regarding an application by petitioner Steve Osborne, 777 Lake Zurich Road, Suite 200, Barrington, IL 60010 of Major Variations for Parking and Signage at 2074 Mannheim Road, Case # 15-039-V. Petitioner is requesting Variations to Section 12-11-6.B and 12-9-7 of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance as amended: (1) to allow two 7'-6" tall monument sign instead of a maximum height of 5'; and (2) to allow an industrial use (Commercial Storage) with 67 parking spaces, instead of not less than 119 parking spaces. At its July 27, 2015 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended (5-0) that the City Council Page 7 of 9 8/17/15 2074 MANNHEIM approve the Major Variation for a reduction in parking and recommended (5-0) RD.: that the City Council deny the variation for the height of the monument signs. (Cont'd) Staff recommended denial of the requested sign height variations and approval of the requested parking variation. Mr. Steve Mundshenk on behalf of petitioner Steve Osborne addressed the Committee of the Whole answering questions from the Aldermen. Moved by Chester and seconded to recommend to the City Council to amend Ordinance Z-26-15 granting two variances at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared FAILED. Aldermen Haugeberg, Sayad, Brookman and Chester agreed. Alden -nen Robinson, Rodd, Smith and Charewicz did not agree. Moved by Smith and seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of Ordinance Z-26-15. Motion declared carried. MAJOR Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated July 29, 2015 VARIATION/ regarding consideration by petitioner Bill Combs, 6250 N. River Road, Suite 11- 1506-1518 100, Rosemont, IL 60018 of a Variance Request for 1506-01518 Market Street MARKET ST.: (Case #15-041-V). The petitioner is requesting a variation to Section 12-8-1.0 of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended: to allow the expansion of an accessory structure (trash enclosure) to a location that is in front of the building line of the principal structure in the C-5 zoning district. Petitioner Bill Combs addressed the Committee of the Whole answering questions from the Aldermen. Moved by Brookman and seconded to recommend to the City Council to DENY approval of Ordinance Z-27-15 at appropriate time this evening. Moved by Brookman and seconded to adopt a substitute motion to DEFER this matter to the next Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2015. Motion declared carried. LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Haugeberg, Chair Revisions to Responsible Bidder Ordinance — Ordinance M-18-15. Postponed until September 8, 2015 at the request of the Chairman. PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Sayad, Chair Fire Chief Wax presented a Power Point presentation on Fire Safety. Discussion was held regarding recent accidents at the Miner Street crossing. Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated that a letter was sent to Illinois Department of Transportation to apply for a permit to add lights to the crossing. NEW BUSINESS: WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-150-15 FINAL PLAT/ SUBDIVISION/ 200 EAST TOUHY AVE.: Resolution R-151-15 MAP AMENDMENT/ 800 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY: Ordinance Z-25-15 MAJOR VARIATIONS/ PARKING AND SIGNAGE/ 2074 MANNHEIM RD.: Page 8 of 9 8/17/15 MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. Moved by Smith and seconded to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-150-15, 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: $3,267,671.54. 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. Aldermen Robinson, Sayad and Chester did not agree to approve the payment to McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC in the amount of $2,100.00 (Line 17, Elected Office of the Warrant Register). Moved by Charewicz and seconded to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-151-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR 200 EAST TOUHY AVENUE RESUBDIVISION LOCATED 200 E. TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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 Charewicz and seconded to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DEFER Ordinance Z-25-15 to the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2015. Motion declared carried. Moved by Charewicz and seconded to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-26-15, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MAJOR VARIATIONS FROM SECTIONS 12-9- 7 AND 12-11-6.B OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 2074 S. MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #15-039- V). Motion declared carried. Ordinance Z-26-15 MAJOR VARIATION/ 1506-1518 MARKET ST.: Resolution R-130-15 APPROVE REVISIONS/ RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ORDINANCE: Ordinance M-18-15 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE/ CLASS P LIQ. LIC.: Ordinance M-16-15 Page 9 of 9 8/17/15 Moved by Charewicz and seconded to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DEFER Ordinance Z-27-15 to the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2015. Motion declared carried. Revisions to Responsible Bidder Ordinance — Ordinance M-18-15. Postponed until September 8, 2015 at the request of the Chairman. Discussion was held. Moved by Charewicz and seconded to place on First Reading Ordinance M-16-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A CLASS P LIQUOR LICENSE TO PERMIT THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER AT COFFEE SHOPS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Rodd, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 3 -Robinson, Sayad, Brookman ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS r `Xj/L4 oria J. Ludwig, MMC — C .1 CLERK