09-20-1999097
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
SEPTEMBER 20, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by City Clerk Donna
McAllister at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
September 20, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Beauvais was absent.
Also present were: Assistant to the City Manager Johnson, Director of
Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Captain Ryan, Assistant
Director of Public Works Reynolds, Senior Civil Engineer Kaszuba,
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources
& Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
ELECTION
OF MAYOR
PRO TEM:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, that Aldermen
Christiansen be elected Mayor Pro Tern for this evening's
meeting during Mayor Jung's absence. Motion declared
carried.
The opening prayer was given by Captain Kjel Steinsland,
The Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Mr. Bob Suriano, 1258 Wayne Drive, addressed the City
Council stating that there is a "circle of confusion"
regarding the Cumberland Circle; in 1983 there was a plan
to remove the Circle, but it wasn't done; there is an
accident there every other day and 50% of those accidents
involve injuries; please put this on a future agenda for
discussion to remove the Circle.
Alderman Sayad requested more information as to the
accident rate at this intersection.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 6 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Item 6. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, 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-45-99, Z-23-99, and Z-24-99
were adopted; Ordinances M-43-99 and M-46-99 were placed
on First Reading; and Resolutions R-53-99, and R-60-99
were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of regular meeting of the City Council held September 7,
1999, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
RATIFY
AFSCME
CONTRACT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-53-99
Ordinance
M-43-99
SALE BY
NWMC AUCTION/
CITY VEH.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-46-99
AGREEMENT/
CHICAGO
ARCHDIOCESE
1880 ASH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-60-99
PATIO
VARIATION/
1140
EVERETT:
Consent
Agenda
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS
CONTRACT:
USE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
OPTIMIST
CLUB OF
DES PLAINES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-99 -
AS AMENDED/
ADULT USES
RESTRICTIONS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-23-99
CONDIT. USE/
1930
TOUHY AVE.:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with the
consensus in Executive Session of the City Council held
August 2, 1999, to ratify contract between the City and
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, AFL-CIO Local 3891,
effective May 1, 1999 through April 30, 2002; adopt
Resolution R-53-99, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
(AFSCME) COUNCIL 31; and place on First Reading Ordinance
M-43-99. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to sell by auction through Northwest
Municipal Conference on Saturday, October 23, 1999,
twenty-one (21) surplus City-owned vehicles (seventeen
(17)-Public Works, four (4)-Police); and place on First
Reading Ordinance M-46-99, 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 Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute agreement transferring
responsibility and obligation for the soundproofing of
Our Lady of Destiny School -South Campus, 1880 Ash
Street, to the Chicago Archdiocese (no City funds
involved with this project); and adopt Resolution R-60-
99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATION OF
OUR LADY OF DESTINY SCHOOL, SOUTH CAMPUS, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SOUNDPROOFING, TO THE CHICAGO ARCHDIOCESE LOCATED IN
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments, for
property located at 1140 Everett Lane, to permit
construction of a new patio that would extend 18' from
the building foundation (Code permits patios to extend
15' from the building foundation) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the matter of the
contract for the 1999 Holiday Decorations is being held
for further review until October 4, 1999.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Optimist Club
of Des Plaines to place a trailer on City's Parking Lot
#5, at River Road and Perry Street, for their annual
Christmas Tree Sales Project, November 2 O to December 31,
1999; insurance and clean-up to be provided by Optimist
Club of Des Plaines; and all City fees be waived -ANNUAL
REQUEST. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-45-99 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TITLE V "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" TO
ADD A CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "ADULT USES." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
Z-23-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 . 3 -1 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CLASS B RESTAURANT
AT 1930 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE
~
Z-23-99
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-24-99
CONDIT. USE/
2700 s.
RIVER RD.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-43-99
COMPENSATION
PLAN/AFSCME
EMPLOYEES:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
UPDATE/
DES PLAINES
HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP:
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99-54-CU). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
Z-24-99, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.5 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF A
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE FACILITY ON THE ROOF OF
AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 2700 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 99-59-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-43-99, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE III "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP I II AND SCHEDULE v "TECHNICAL,
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP I II OF TITLE I I
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN I II OF SECTION 4 II CLASSIFICATION PLAN
TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO
REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1999 TO APRIL
30, 2000; A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000 TO APRIL
30, 2001; AND A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 TO
APRIL 30, 2002. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of September 20, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount
of $3,829,909.73, which includes $57.25 in expenditures
to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-
61-99 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving $57.25 in expenditures to Home Depot -conflict
of interest) .
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Sayad, Chair
Director of Human Resources and Services Merriman
reviewed her memo of September 10, 1999, which outlined
some of the programs and accomplishments of the Des
Plaines Healthy Community Partnership since it was
created in 1997. Director Merriman highlighted the
"Neighbors Helping Neighbors" program which matches
community residents with various needs with volunteers
who are willing to of fer applicable skills; a unique
community information system (kiosks) which the City
sponsors at the Library and two (2) at both Des Plaines
Jewels Stores; a "Building Healthier Youth" program which
includes a series of lectures, projects and awareness
campaigns to promote positive youth development, create
healthy lifestyles, and prevent risk behaviors and
conditions in our community; and finally the development
of a web page through the Chicago Tribune's Digital
Cities Communities Program.
PARTNERSHIP
(Cont'd.)
PURCHASE OF
AMBULANCE:
ORDINANCE
M-44-99
AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE/
CALUMET CITY
GAMING
REVENUE:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-61-99
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Alderman Sayad stated that these programs are very
exciting and asked if there are any additional costs to
the City. Director Merriman said not at this time.
Alderman Sayad stated that this information will be
spread all over the City to make as many people as
possible aware of these programs.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Becker, Chair
Fire Chief Farinella reviewed his memo of September 7,
1999, which outlined the bid process that was followed
through the Northwest Municipal Conference for the
purchase of a new ambulance; there were problems with the
lowest bidder regarding bid compliance; the Ambulance
Specification Committee felt that the next lowest bidder
did not have enough experience in manufacturing the
preferred ambulance. Chief Farinella stated that it is
the Staff's recommendation that it would be in the best
interest of the City to purchase the ambulance from
Midwest Emergency Vehicle Sales in the amount of $92,972
and take advantage of the pre-payment incentive program
with an 8% interest rate on the monies held through the
delivery date.
Alderman Sayad asked if all the bidders received the same
specifications. Chief Farinella said yes.
Alderman Sayad asked why the lowest bidder was not being
recommended. Chief Farinella again explained that it was
because of the problems with their bid compliance.
Alderman Sayad stated that he feels the lowest bidder
should receive the bid, and he feels the City should not
pre-pay the purchase, but keep the money and invest it
ourselves; he will be voting against this recommendation.
Alderman Smith asked Finance Director Egeberg what the
City is currently receiving on their interest rate.
Director Egeberg said approximately 6.2%.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Smith, 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 the purchase of a new 1999 Type III (Ford E-
series chassis) Ambulance from Midwest Emergency Vehicle
Sales, 1541 N. Route so, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, in the
amount of $92,972/1999 CERF, and take advantage of the
pre-payment incentive program which provides for an 8%
interest rate on the monies held through the delivery
date. Motion declared carried. Alderman Sayad voted no.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED
THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
October 4, 1999, Second Reading of Ordinance M-44-99, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REVENUE PURSUANT
TO THE CALUMET CITY SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS
ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT. Motion declared carried (final
action on this matrr under Unfinished Business on
October 4, 1999). *l()Ve!.{i:)
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-61-99, 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~
10/4/99
ADD: "Alderman Sayad said he is concerned about the
incorrect information our City Manager gave us that
there wasn't any city within 10 miles of Calumet
City against them receiving a gambling license."
WARRANT
(Cont'd.)
PURCHASE OF
AMBULANCE:
STOP SIGNS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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$3,829,909.73, which includes $57.25 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 $57.25 in expenditures to Home Depot -conflict
of interest) .
Moved by Becker, 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
the purchase of a new 1999 Type III (Ford E-series
chassis) Ambulance from Midwest Emergency Vehicle Sales,
1541 N. Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, in the amount
of $92, 972/1999 CERF, and take advantage of the pre-
payment incentive program which provides for an 8%
interest rate on the monies held through the delivery
date. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
At the request of Alderman Sayad, Mayor Pro Tern
Christiansen referred the matter of stop signs to the
Public Safety Committee for future review.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
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