06-07-1999018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
JUNE 7, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7: 00 p. rn. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday, June 7,
1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Alderman Beauvais and Brookman were absent.
Brookman arrived at 7:03 p.rn.
present:
Arredia.
Alderman
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Assistant
Director of Finance Jisa, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Captain Ryan,
Director of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of
Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services
Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
WORKER'S
COMPENSATION
CLAIMS:
REPORT/
COMMITTEE
ON
COMMITTEES:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Torn Owen, Youth
Pastor, Des Plaines Bible Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Jung introduced Dr. Paul Leathern, principal of
Maine West High School who in turn introduced the coaches
and members of the 1998-1999 Wrestling Team; the team
placed third in the State with one ( 1) member an
individual State Champion. Mayor Jung expressed his pride
and congratulations to this outstanding team.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to go into
Executive Session to discuss worker's compensation
claims. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 7:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding worker's compensation
claims. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee on Committees held May
24, 1999, to approve the City Council committee
assignments, effective June 7, 1999 to May, 2001, as
follows:
COMMITTEES
(Cont'd. )
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
GUIDELINES/
CONSTRUC. OF
UTIL. FACIL.
ON PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-
WAYS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-24-99
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Ordinance
M-25-99
BUILDING CODE
Chairman
Vice Chair.
Member
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Brookman
Sayad
Elstner
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chairman Sayad
Vice Chair. Arredia
Member Smith
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Chairman Christiansen
Vice Chair. Brookman
Member Arredia
PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairman
Vice Chair.
Member
Becker
Beauvais
Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chairman Arredia
Vice Chair. Christiansen
Member Beauvais
ENGINEERING
Chairman
Vice Chair.
Member
Elstner
Becker
Sayad
LEGAL & LICENSING
Chairman Beauvais
Vice Chair. Smith
Member
PUBLIC WORKS
Chairman
Vice Chair.
Member
Becker
Smith
Elstner
Brookman
Alderman Becker requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to establish a Consent
Agenda except for Items 4 and 4a. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-22-99, Z-8-99 and Z-9-99 were
adopted; and Ordinances M-24-99, M-26-99, M-27-99, M-28-
99 and Z-10-99 were placed on First Reading.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 17,
1999, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held May 17,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title V -Business Regulations,
of the City Code, to add a new Chapter 55 -"Construction
of Utility Facilities in the Public Rights-Of-Way" to
establish policies and procedures for constructing
utility facilities on rights-of-way within the City's
jurisdiction; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-24-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES BY AMENDING TITLE V
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED
"CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY" WHICH WILL ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES ON THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that pursuant to Section 820 ILCS 130/1
of the State Statutes (1996), City establish prevailing
rate of wages for laborers, mechanics and other workers
employed in performing construction of public works for
the City -ANNUAL REQUIREMENT; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-25-99, AN ORDINANCE~
-----------
WAGE RATES
(Cont'd.)
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
670
MIDDLETON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-26-99
SALE OF
CITY PROP./
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-27-99
ZONING CASE
99-27-CU/
1841
BUSSE HWY.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-10-99
INDEPENDENCE
DAY PARADE/
JAYCEES:
Consent
Agenda
CONSTRUCT.
ENGRG. SVS./
SEWER AND
DRAINAGE
IMPROVE.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1999 CRACK
SEALING:
Consent
Agenda
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PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ. (1996) PERTAINING TO
WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of an underground sprinkler system in City-owned parkway
adjacent to property located at 670 Middleton Lane; Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary license
agreement; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-26-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TOM
KUZINAR, PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN FRONT OF 670 MIDDLETON LANE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize to sell by auction through
the Northwest Municipal Conference on Saturday, June 19,
1999, six (6) surplus vehicles and miscellaneous
equipment from the Public Works Department; and three ( 3)
surplus vehicles and three (3) surplus motorcycles from
the Police Department; which are no longer necessary or
useful to the City; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-27-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 99-27-CU, to grant request for a Conditional Use
to permit the establishment and operation of a precious
metal recycling facility in M-1 Limited Manufacturing
District, on property located at 1841 Busse Highway; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance z-
10-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7. 4 "MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RECYCLING OPERATION
PROCESSING PRECIOUS METALS AT 1841 BUSSE HIGHWAY, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 99-27-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines Area
Jaycees to hold the annual Independence Day Parade on
Sunday, July 4, 1999, beginning at 1:00 p.m., proceeding
down Center Street from Oakton Street to Prairie Avenue;
Des Plaines Area Jaycees to provide necessary Certificate
of Insurance -ANNUAL REQUEST. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Peter F. Olesen
& Associates, Inc., 500 W. Central Road, Suite 205, Mt.
Prospect, IL 60056, to provide construction engineering
services during the 1999 Sewer and Drainage Improvements,
in the amount of $28,693.95/General Improvement Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for 1999 Crack Sealing
Contract to the lowest responsible bidder through
Northwest Municipal Conference, Behm Pavement, 3010 Rte.
176, Crystal Lake, IL 60O14, for the bid price of
$.99/lb. of sealant, for a not-to-exceed total of
$75,000/MFT Section 99-00000-00 GM; and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary IDOT documents. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/
1999 LANE
MARKING:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
OVERHEAD
DOORS AT
PUB. WKS.:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-28-99
COUNCIL RULE/
CON. AGENDA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-22-99
LIC. AGREE./
308 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-8-99
VARIATION/
1805 HOWARD:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-9-99
CONDIT. USE./
1011 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for 1999 Lane Marking
Contract to the lowest responsible bidder through
Northwest Municipal Conference, Superior Road Striping,
4N 195 Briar Lane, Bensenville, IL 60106, in the not-to-
exceed amount of $6, 000/1999 General Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Three (3) Overhead Doors
and Operators for Public Works Facility to the single
bidder (received on May 7, 1999), American Overhead Door,
2125 Hammond Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, in the amount
of $19,835/1999 C.I.P. Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids to Furnish and Install Interior Lighting at
Public Works Facility, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 25, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Computerized Sign-Making System for Public
Works, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 25, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to approve Mayoral
appointment of James L. Roberts to the ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, term to expire April 30, 2001.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-28-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY
CODE TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 6, "COUNCIL"
SECTION 9 "PROCEDURE" TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO REMOVE ITEMS
FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-22-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH MOHSEN
AND DIANA AMIRAN, PROPERTY OWNERS AT 3 0 8 SOUTH MT.
PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-8-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO ARTICLE
8.2 "FENCE REQUESTS," SECTION 1, "HEIGHT REQUIREMENT,"
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 FOOT HIGH FENCE INSTEAD OF THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 4 FOOT IN A FRONT YARD AT
1805 HOWARD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 99-21-V).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE MOUNTING OF A COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO
SERVICE FACILITY, UNDER SECTION 8.3 "ANTENNAE
REGULATIONS" OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 1011
E. TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 99-23-CU).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
AMENDMENT/
PARK. LEASE
701 LEE:
STATE GIFT
BAN ACT:
ALLEY
ACCEPTANCE/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
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MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of June 7, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount
of $2,197,410.77, which includes $180.72 in expenditures
to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-
34-99 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $180.72 in expenditures to Home Depot -
conflict of interest) .
LEGAL &: LICENSING Alderman Smith, Vice Chair
Director of Economic Development Klaus reviewed his memo
of May 21, 1999, concerning the parking lease with the
owners of the 10-story office building at 701 Lee Street ,
entered into in 1975. The lease was amended in 1982 and
again in 1995 with a term of 20 years with options for
extending the lease up to 70 years--to the year 2046.
Alderman Brookman stated that there
changes in this new lease, i.e. snow
cameras.
are substantial
removal, video
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that matter of
amending an existing parking lease agreement with 701 Lee
LLC, for the 10-story office building at 701 Lee Street
to provide 3 04 parking spaces, be TABLED. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of May 26, 1999,
concerning the State Gift Ban Act enacted by the Illinois
General Assembly which prohibits the solicitation and
acceptance of gifts. The Act mandates that
municipalities shall enforce those prohibitions in a
manner substantially in accordance with the requirements
of the Act and shall adopt provisions no less restrictive
than the provisions of this Act.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
City adopt the State Gift Ban Act which brings the City
in compliance with the dictates of the Act; and further
recommend that Ordinance M-29-99 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Arredia, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of May 29, 1999, in which he explains that a small
portion of an alley located just north of the 701 Lee
Street Building in the Library Plaza redevelopment area,
was never accepted by the City. Law requires that the
City must first accept the alley before it can vacate the
alley which is required as part of the Final PUD for the
Library Plaza redevelopment. Mr. D'Onofrio stated that
the Des Plaines Plan Commission voted unanimously to
recommend acceptance of this alley.
ALLEY
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
99-PUD-V
FINAL PUD,
VARIATIONS,
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION,
PLAT OF
VACATION/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff,
and recommend to the City Council to accept a 16' wide
public alley located just north of the 701 Lee Street
building in the Library Plaza redevelopment area; and
further recommend that Ordinance M-30-99 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Sayad and Brookman voted no.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of May 29, 1999, concerning the Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD), Variations, Plat of Subdivision and
Plat of Vacation to permit the construction of a multi-
use development on the block bounded by Lee Street,
Ellinwood Street, Pearson Street and Prairie Avenue,
a/k/a Library Plaza. Mr. D'Onofrio stated that both the
Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended approval of all these matters.
Alderman Sayad expressed his strong concern about
adequate parking on this site; this will become a problem
as the restaurant, stores and other businesses grow; he
will be voting no.
Alderman Brookman also stated that she will be voting no;
is concerned about the density of the condo building;
this area will grow which will cause parking problems.
Director D'Onofrio reviewed the number of parking spaces
and their location from the PUD, and stated they are the
required number of parking spaces.
Mr. David Dresder, Des Plaines Town Center, L.L.C.
developer for this site, addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that he has talked to some of the retailers
interested in this site and they are satisfied with the
number of parking spaces; there is sufficient parking.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the matter of
approving the Final Planned Unit Development (PUD),
Variations, Plat of Subdivision and Plat of Vacation for
the Library Plaza redevelopment be tabled. Motion
declared FAILED. Aldermen Sayad, Brookman and Becker
voted yes.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, Zoning
Board of Appeals and Staff, and recommend to the City
Council, re Zoning Case 99-PUD-V, to approve Final
Planned Unit Development (PUD) , Variations, Plat of
Subdivision and Plat of Vacation for the Library Plaza
redevelopment; and further recommend that Ordinance Z-11-
99 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sayad,
Brookman and Becker voted no.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of June 1, 1999, concerning the sale of City-owned
Lots 2, 3, and 5 consisting of two (2) Retail Parcels and
the Residential Parcel located at the southeast corner
of Ellinwood Street and Lee Street, Library Plaza
Subdivision, to Plaines Town Center, LLC, for the sale
price of $500,000.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City should not be
selling this land; we can develop this project ourselves.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve sale of City-owned Lots 2, 3, and 5 consisting
of two (2) Retail Parcels and the Residential Parcel
located at the southeast corner of Ellinwood Street and
SALE OF PROP.
(Cont'd.)
FACADE REHAB.
PROGRAM/
1492-94
MINER ST.:
RECESS:
BID REVIEW/
LOADER-
BACKHOE:
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Lee Street, Library Plaza Subdivision, to Plaines Town
Center, LLC, for the sale price of $500,000; and further
recommend that Ordinance M-31-99 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council to NOT
approve the sale of City-owned Lots 2, 3, and 5
consisting of two Retail Parcels and the Residential
Parcel, located at the southeast corner of Ellinwood
Street and Lee Street, Library Plaza Subdivision,to
Plaines Town Center, LLC. Motion declared FAILED .
Aldermen Sayad, Brookman and Becker voted yes.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Aldermen
Sayad, Brookman and Becker voted no.
Director of Economic Development Klaus reviewed his memo
of May 5, 1999, regarding the request from the owner of
The Sugar Bowl, 14 92 -94 Miner Street, for assistance
through the City's Facade Rehabilitation Program.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to authorize the payment of $20,640/TIF Project No. 1
Funds, to Ted Vlahopoulos, owner of The Sugar Bowl
Restaurant, 1492-94 Miner Street, as the City's
contribution of the rehabilitation of the south and east
facades of The Sugar Bowl Restaurant, through the Des
Plaines Facade Rehabilitation Program; and further
recommend that Resolution R-36-99 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to call for a
recess. Motion declared carried. Alderman Arredia voted
no.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:55 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Director of Public Works Killian reviewed his memo of May
28, 1999, stating that the three (3) low bidders did not
meet the specifications; the next two (2) bidders met the
specifications with minor exceptions. Mr. Killian stated
that it would be in the best interest of the City to
accept the highest of these two bids because they will
provide a John Deere 410E; the City already owns a John
Deere 410E and three (3) other John Deere loaders, so
operator training and familiarity will be of no concern.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that it
would be in the best interest of the City to award the
bid for One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Two-Wheel Drive Loader-
Backhoe, to Westside Tractor, 14 O O W. Ogden Avenue,
Naperville, IL 60563, for Model John Deere 410E, in the
total bid amount of $53,700/1999 C.E.R.F. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Brookman, Becker and Arredia
voted no.
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
ORDINANCE
M-32-99
POWERS OF
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMEN:
ORDINANCE
M-27-99
SALE OF
CITY PROP./
NWMC
AUCTION:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-34-99
AMENDMENT/
PARK. LEASE
701 LEE:
STATE GIFT
BAN ACT:
Ordinance
M-29-99
ALLEY
ACCEPTANCE/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
Ordinance
M-30-99
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-32-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY CODE TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE, " CHAPTER 6
"COUNCIL," SECTION 12 "ORDINANCES REFERRED TO COMMITTEE"
TO ADD A TIMELINE FOR ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION CONSIDERATION.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on June 21, 1999).
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-27-99, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-34-99, 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:
$2,197,410.77, which includes $180.72 in expenditures to
Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $180.72 in expenditures to Home Depot -
conflict of interest) .
Alderman Smith announced that the matter of amending an
existing parking lease agreement with 701 Lee L.L.C. for
the 10-story office building at 701 Lee Street to provide
304 parking spaces, was tabled in the Committee of the
Whole.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
adopt the State Gift Ban Act which brings the City in
compliance with the dictates of the Act; and place on
First Reading Ordinance M-29-99, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AMENDING TITLE I I II ADMINISTRATIVE I II TO ADD
A NEW SUBSECTION I SECTION 2 6 I "STATE GIFT BAN ACT I II
PROHIBITING THE SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND
ADOPTING THE STATE GIFT BAN ACT (5 ILCS 425/1 ET SEQ.,
P.S. 90-737). Motion declared carried (final action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on June 21, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
a 16' wide public alley located just north of the 701 Lee
Street building in the Library Plaza redevelopment area;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M-30-99. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen. Elstner, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-30-99, AN
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED IN THE
PROPOSED LIBRARY PLAZA P.U.D. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
ALLEY
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
99-PUD-V
FINAL PUD,
VARIATIONS,
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION I •
PLAT OF
VACATION/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
Ordinance
Z-11-99
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
Ordinance
M-31-99
FACADE REHAB.
PROGRAM/
1492-94
MINER ST.:
Resolution
R-36-99
BID AWARD/
LOADER-
BACKHOE:
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AYES: 4-Christiansen, Elstner, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Sayad, Brookman, Becker
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
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Motion declared FAILED (a 2/3 vote is required to advance
an ordinance for adoption) .
Second Reading of Ordinance M-30-99 will be under
Unfinished Business on June 21, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning
Case 99-PUD-V, to approve Final Planned Unit Development
(PUD), Variations, Plat of Subdivision and Plat of
Vacation for the Library Plaza redevelopment; and place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
FINAL APPROVAL FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ASSOCIATED VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS
4.4.4.1; 4.4.4.2; 4.4.5.2; AND 9.1.8.4.1 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE
RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC USE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
PARKING, A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, AND PLAT OF VACATION ON
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY LEE STREET,
ELLINWOOD STREET, PEARSON STREET AND PRAIRIE AVENUE
"LIBRARY PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT."
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that this matter
be DEFERRED (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on June 21, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve sale
of City-owned Lots 2, 3, and 5 consisting of two (2)
Retail Parcels and Residential Parcel located at the
southeast corner of Ellinwood Street and Lee Street,
Library Plaza Subdivision, to Plaines Town Center, LLC,
for the sale price of $500, 000; and place on First
Reading Ordinance M-31-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 5 OF THE LIBRARY PLAZA SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT ELLINWOOD AND LEE STREETS, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that this matter
be DEFERRED (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on June 21, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
authorize payment of $20,640/TIF Project No. 1 Funds, to
Ted Vlahopoulos, owner of The Sugar Bowl Restaurant,
1492-94 Miner Street, as the City's contribution of the
rehabilitation of the south and east facades of The Sugar
Bowl Restaurant; and adopt Resolution R-36-99, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $2 0, 64 0 TO TED
VLAHOPOULOS, OWNER OF THE SUGAR BOWL RESTAURANT, 1492-94
MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AS THE CITY'S
CONTRIBUTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTH AND EAST
FACADES OF THE SUGAR BOWL RESTAURANT. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that it would
be in the best interest of the City to award the bid for
One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Two-Wheel Drive Loader-Backhoe,
to Westside Tractor, 1400 W. Ogden Avenue, Naperville,
IL 60563, for Model John Deere 410E, in the total bid
BACKHOE
(Cont'd. )
ADJOURNMENT:
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amount of $53,700/1999 C.E.R.F. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 2-Becker, Arredia
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS