10-18-1999108
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
OCTOBER 18, 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 7:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, October 18,
1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Arredia. Alderman Brookman was absent. Alderman Beauvais
left the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of
Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Director
of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community
Development D1 0nofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by Senior Pastor James R.
Hines, Brentwood Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mrs. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she and her husband filed a
complaint about a roofing company with the Des Plaines
Consumer Protection Commission, but it was not settled
the way they would like; they were not the only ones who
had a complaint against this company; the roofing company
indicated to them that they had no fear of anyone from
the City. Mrs. Krus suggested that perhaps the City
could look at the Consumer Protection Commission to see
if their guidelines could be refined.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to go
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of
property. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 7:10 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:43 p.m.
into
real
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding acquisition of real
property. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad requested the Items 1, 6, 6a, 7, 7a and
12 be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Becker
requested that Items 3, 3a, 4 and 4a be removed; and
Alderman Smith requested that Items S, and Sa be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, s, Sa,
6, 6a, 7, 7a and 12. Motion declared carried.
CONSENT
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
10/4/99:
Consent
Agenda
ANTENNA LEASE
AGREEMENT/
DULLES ROAD
WATER TOWER:
Resolution
R-63-99
ANTENNA LEASE
AGREEMENT/
CITY HALL:
Resolution
R-64-99
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances Z-26-99 and Z-27-99 were
adopted; Ordinance M-48-99 was placed on First Reading;
and Resolution R-70-99 was adopted.
Alderman Sayad requested that the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held October 4, 1999, be
amended as follows:
Page Three -Legal & Licensing, add: "Alderman Sayad
asked about the TIPs Program and when would the
petitioners take the next class. Chief Sturlini said
about 3 to 6 months or when there are enough to fill a
class which 10 to 15 are required. Alderman Sayad said
that we need to look at this program and find ways to get
petitioners through this class much faster. We can't
just give a liquor license today and have them take this
class months later. It just doesn't make sense;" and
Page Four -Adult Use Regulations, add: "City Attorney
Wiltse said that Alderman Sayad brought to his attention
about 9 changes, which I talked with our City Manager
about and we both agreed to make them."
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held October
4, 1999 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve Executive
Session minutes of the City Council meeting held October
4, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
Staff recommendation that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with Nextel West
Corporation, 300 Park Boulevard, Suite 515, Itasca, IL
60143, to permit installation of antennas on the City's
water tower located at 720 Dulles Road (Route 83 and
Dulles Road); City to receive $12,000 in rent payments
the first year, an additional 5% for every year
thereafter; City to receive a one-time credit of $8,000
to purchase Nextel equipment and receive an annual credit
of $5, 000 to purchase Nextel equipment or services;
Nextel to be solely responsible for maintenance
requirements; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-63-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND NEXTEL WEST CORP. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he
agreement because he feels the
Agreement (25 years) is too long.
voted against this
term of the Lease
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Lease Agreement with Nextel West Corporation,
300 Park Boulevard, Suite 515, Itasca, IL 60143, to
permit installation of antennas on top of City Hall, 1420
Miner Street; City to receive $12,000 in rent payments
the first year, an additional 5% for every year
thereafter; City to receive a one-time credit of $8,000\)Af
R-64-99
(Cont'd.)
REFERENDUM/
CALUMET CITY
REVENUE
SHARING
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R-67-99
ACTUARIAL
VALUATION
SERVICES
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R-68-99
COLLECTION
AGENCY
SERVICES
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R-69-99
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to purchase Nextel equipment and receive an annual credit
of $5, 000 to purchase Nextel equipment or services;
Nextel to be solely responsible for maintenance
requirements; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-64-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND NEXTEL WEST CORP. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he
agreement because he feels the
Agreement (25 years) is too long.
voted against this
term of the Lease
Alderman Smith stated that perhaps the referendum being
proposed for the March 21, 2000 General Primary ballot
regarding the Calumet City Revenue Sharing Agreement
should be more general in nature; not specifying a
particular city.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to TABLE until
November 15, 1999 (under Committee of the Whole) the
matter of authorizing the City to place an Advisory
Referendum on the ballot for the March 21, 2000 General
Primary, submitting the following question to the
electors of the City of Des Plaines: "Shall the City
continue participation in the Calumet City Revenue
Sharing Agreement to receive a proportion of revenue from
a gaming license in Calumet City?" and the adoption of
Resolution R-67-99, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND
REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY QUESTION OF
PUBLIC POLICY TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT THE GENERAL PRIMARY SCHEDULED
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2000. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Sayad voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute an agreement with Timothy W.
Sharpe, Actuary, 1923 Allen Drive, Geneva, IL 60134, to
provide Actuarial Services for the Des Plaines Police
Pension Fund and the Firefighters Pension Fund in the
amount of $3, 600 for each tax year of 2000, 2001 and
2002, and $4,000 for each tax year of 2003 and 2004; City
also has the option to extend the contract for two (2)
additional years in the amount of $4,400 for each tax
year of 2005 and 2006; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-68-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MR. TIMOTHY SHARPE,
ENROLLED ACTUARY AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Arredia, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute agreement with Harvard Collection Services,
Inc., 4839 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, to
provide collection services for past due receivables
(water-utility bills, ambulance service fees, parking
tickets, false alarm charges, etc.), in the amount of 25%
for all accounts placed for collection, that are
collected; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
69-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARVARD COLLECTION SERVICES, INC. AND~
R-69-99
(Cont'd.)
WATER MAIN
IMPROVE./
STONECREST
CONDO
725 DEMPSTER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-70-99
SURVEYING-
DRAFTING
SVS./ALLEY
RECONSTRUC.:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1345 WALNUT:
Consent
Agenda
REPAIRS/
CIVIC CENTER
PARKING
DECK:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
CONTROL HUB
EQUIPMENT
FOR CABLE:
BID AWARD/
LEAF HAULING
& DISPOSAL:
Consent
Agenda
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THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Assignment and Assumption Agreement with
Stonecrest Condominium Association, 725 Dempster Road,
Des Plaines, to dedicate to the City the six-inch (6")
Water Service Line located underneath and below 725
Dempster Road; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-70-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STONECREST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF THE SIX INCH
WATER SERVICE LINE LOCATED UNDERNEATH AND BELOW 725
DEMPSTER ROAD, DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Peter F. Olesen
and Associates, Inc., 500 W. Central Road, Suite 205 , Mt.
Prospect, IL 60056, to perform Topographic Surveying and
Drafting Services for Alley Reconstruction -2000 Capital
Improvements, in the amount of $6, 015/General Improvement
Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 11.5' x 18' new patio on the east side
of the existing detached garage that would extend 64.65 '
from the building foundation (Code permits patios to
extend 15' from the building foundation), on property
located at 1345 E. Walnut Avenue. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from J. Gill & Co.,
9646 W. 196th Street, Mokena, IL 60448, to perform
repairs on the Civic Center Parking Deck in the amount
of $9,404/Building & Grounds Fund; and it would be in the
best interest of the City that usual bids procedures be
waived. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Video Images, 435
W. Fullerton Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126, to purchase
Control Hub Equipment, including installation charges and
a one-year maintenance agreement, for City Hall Cable
Room to coordinate programming on City's PEG Channels,
in the amount of $33,282/1999 Cable Commission Budget.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Hauling and Disposal of
Leaves to the lowest bidder, R. Smits & Sons, 8848 Stark
Drive, Hinsdale, IL 60521, in the amount of $74,000/
Sanitation Budget. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
TANDUM AXLE
DUMP TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
HEAVY DUTY
DUMP TRUCKS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
CITY HALL
GENERATOR:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-99
BUILD. CODE
AMEND. RE
PATIOS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-26-99
VARIATION/
981 OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-27-99
VARIATION/
401 W. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
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PAGE FIVE
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for One ( 1) New Current
Production Model Heavy Duty Tandem Axle Dump Truck to the
lowest bidder to meet specifications, Northwest Ford,
4000 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the
total bid amount of $96,286/2000 CERF. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Two (2) New current
Production Model Heavy Duty Dump Trucks to the lowest
bidder, Chicago Truck Center, 1015 W. Pershing Road,
Chicago, IL 60609, in the total bid amount of
$161,022/2000 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Installation Services of
City Hall Emergency Diesel Replacement Generator
(approved for purchase on August 2, 1999) to the lowest
bidder, Adlite Electric Company, 1355 E. Golf Road, Des
Plaines, for the base bid amount of $39,947, plus
Alternate #1 in the amount of $16,350, for a total amount
of $56,297/General Fund and 9-1-1 Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Waste Hauling Contract, returnable by 3:00
p. m., Friday, November 19, 1999. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Replacement of Ballard Road and Columbia
Avenue Lift Stations, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
November 12, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-48-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
IV II BUILDING I II CHAPTER 7 I II BUILDING CODE I " SECTION 9 I
II DRIVEWAYS AND HARD SURFACE LIMITATIONS I II TO ADD NEW
LANGUAGE to permit one for one replacement of an existing
patio (approved by the City Council on October 4, 1999).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-26-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8. 2 -1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED
EIGHT FEET AT 981 OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(MIDAS MUFFLER) (CASE 99-61-V). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-27-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8 . 2 -1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
FOUR FOOT AT 401 W. GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE 99-62-V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PROCEDURE/
REQUESTS FOR
STOP SIGNS:
UPDATE/
DES PLAINES
EDC:
113
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PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Becker, Chair
City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of October 7,
1999, regarding the installation of traffic control
devices, i.e. traffic signals, signs and pavement
markings. Mr. Oakley stated that the City is subject to
the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. These requirements (criteria or warrants)
include items such as stopping sight distance, traffic
volumes of the intersecting streets, and accident
history.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has seen a triangle-
type sign in other communities that are placed in the
middle of the street where they can be easily seen; Des
Plaines has their sign on the parkway on the right side.
Police Chief Sturlini stated that it is a very good idea
to use this type of sign; our Police Department has
purchased them and offered them to the schools; he will
re-contact the schools.
Alderman Arredia stated that the aldermen and the people
in their ward should decide where a stop-speed sign
should be put up; they know their neighborhood.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has observed the area on
Westgate Road in front of Terrace School; there is a
serious problem in this area; he would like two (2) signs
on the street and one (1) at the parking lot exist from
the school onto Westgate Road.
City Attorney Wiltse cautioned the aldermen that placing
stop signs in disregard of State Statutes and the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices could place the City
in a liable position.
Alderman Smith stated that STAC (Staff Traffic Advisory
Committee) has the knowledge with respect to sign
placement, etc.; we may not always agree, but if the
professionals recommend against a placement, we should
follow their advice.
Alderman Arredia stated that he would normally agree
except when it comes to schools; stop signs around
schools help the situation.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he wished STAC would
be a lot more lenient regarding resident requests for
stop signs.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Arredia, to recommend to the
City Council to place three (3) stop signs on Westgate
Road in front of Terrace School: one at the driveway on
the east side in front of Terrace School; one facing
southbound between 700 and 710 Westgate Road; and one
facing northbound at 720 Westgate Road; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Arredia, Chair
Mr. Jim Ulet t, Chairman of the Des Plaines Economic
Development Commission, stated that the EDC feels Des
Plaines has a problem common among other older closed-in
suburbs--we have no more room; we are land-locked by
other municipalities on all side so we have no land to
annex. Mr. Ulett stated that Des Plaines can no longer
talk of 11 development 11 but rather 11 redevelopment; 11 the
City cannot prosper by maintaining a status quo; it may
be time to consider development of other commercial ~
EDC
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
99-53-V
VARIATION/
1653 FOREST:
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corridors in the City and to reevaluate our height
requirements; we must not ignore what is happening around
us in other communities like Arlington Heights and
Rosemont; there is no time to look back, only time to
move solidly into the future.
Alderman Sayad thanked the EDC and Alderman Arredia for
the leadership and direction they have given the City;
it gives the people in Des Plaines a better perspective
of where we are going.
Alderman Arredia also thanked the EDC and stated that all
the City's commissions and boards should give reports to
the City Council; we should know what they are doing;
they don't always know what direction they should take;
they should feel that they are appreciated.
Mayor Jung thanked Chairman Ulett and all the commissions
and boards for the work that they do.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of October 7, 1999, regarding the request for an
oversized garage measuring 24. 15' x 50. 24' instead of the
maximum permitted 24' x 30'. Mr. D'Onofrio stated that
the petitioner failed to apply for a variation for the
oversized garage or apply for a building permit, yet went
ahead and started building the addition. Mr. D'Onofrio
stated that the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
unanimously recommended that the request be denied .
Petitioner Jack Anderson and his attorney, Wayne Adams ,
were introduced to the Committee of the Whole.
Alderman Beauvais asked if a covenant could be put on the
land to ensure that the building would only be used as
a garage.
Attorney Adams said yes, and they would do that.
Alderman Beauvais asked Mr. Anderson why he didn't come
in for a permit. Mr. Anderson said he "screwed" up; he
did apply after a stop work order was issued.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he went to a
neighborhood meeting and the neighbors are not opposed
to the garage; he has been making improvements to his
property.
Alderman Sayad stated that he visited the property; he
asked Mr. Anderson if there were going to be other
utilities there, i.e. water, gas. Mr. Anderson said no.
Alderman Sayad stated that the neighbors told him that
they do not have a problem with this garage; he likes to
see residents improving their property.
Alderman Becker stated that they should have a covenant
on the title.
Alderman Smith stated that if the variation is granted,
he should pay a double permit fee.
Mr. Jack Hartness, 1659 Forest Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has no problem
with the garage; he believes Jack Anderson will only keep
cars in it.
Ms. Cathy Koeune, 462 Rose Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she owns property on
Forest Avenue directly east of Jack Anderson's home; Jack
Anderson spoke to her before he built the garage and told
her what he wanted to use it for; this use is very
adaptable to the neighborhood.
FOREST AVE.
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
LIQ. LIC./
1504 MINER:
ADDITIONAL
LICENSES/
COMMUNITY
CAB CO.:
ORDINANCE
M-44-99
AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE/
CALUMET CITY
GAMING
REVENUE:
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PAGE EIGHT
A resident at 1673 Forest Avenue addressed the Committee
of the whole stating that she has no problem with the
garage; she hopes the Committee grants the request.
Ms. Ruth Ryza, 1662 Forest Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she cannot even see
the garage from her home; he has done a lot of work to
improve his property.
Ms. Lynn Simpson, 1653 Forest Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole, stating that she is for the
garage; it would take congestion off the streets; it will
improve the appearance of the neighborhood.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council, re Zoning Case 99-53-V, to grant
request for Variation to Section 8.1-3-E of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit an accessory structure measuring
50.24' x 24.15' instead of the maximum permitted 24' x
30' in R-1 Single-Family Residential District, on
property located at 1653 E. Forest Avenue; petitioner to
pay a double permit fee of $220; a covenant be placed on
the title that the garage must be used for the purpose
intended; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of October 18, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount of
$4,817,982.81; and further recommend that Resolution R-
71-99 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioner Leon Toia' s chief financial officer, Doug
Quinn, was sworn in by the City Clerk and gave testimony
before the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council approval of Change of Location for
Class A Liquor License from 2 05 S. River Road to property
located at 1504 Miner Street, d/b/a Leona's Restaurant.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the request from Community Cab
Company, 15O1 Miner Street, for ten ( 10) additional
taxicab licenses be TABLED until the entire taxicab
license ordinance has been reviewed. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-44-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF REVENUE PURSUANT TO THE CALUMET CITY SOUTH
SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Smith, Arredia
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
STOP SIGNS/
WESTGATE:
ZONING CASE
99-53-V
VARIATION/
1653 FOREST:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-71-99
LIQ. LIC./
1504 MINER:
ADDITIONAL
LICENSES/
COMMUNITY
CAB CO.:
LANDSCAPING
DRAWINGS/
LIBRARY
PLAZA:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place three
(3) stop signs on Westgate Road in front of Terrace
School: one at the driveway on the east side in front of
Terrace School; one facing southbound between 700 and 710
Westgate Road; and one facing northbound at 720 Westgate
Road; City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance; and further recommend that Alderman Sayad
contact the Terrace School administration and the Terrace
School PTC for their input. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Unfinished Business
on November 1, 1999).
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
99-53-V, to grant request for Variation to Section 8.1-3-
E of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an accessory
structure measuring 50.24' x 24.15' instead of the
maximum permitted 24' x 30' in R-1 Single-Family
Residential District, on property located at 1653 E.
Forest Avenue; petitioner to pay a double permit fee of
$220 for building without a permit; a covenant be placed
on the title that the garage must be used for the purpose
intended; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on November 1, 1999).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-71-99, 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:
$4,817,982.81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Change of Location for Class A Liquor License from 205
s. River Road to property located at 1504 Miner Street,
d/b/a Leona's Restaurant. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
request from Community Cab Company, 1501 Miner Street,
for ten (10) additional taxicab licenses be TABLED until
the entire taxicab license ordinance has been reviewed.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to accept proposal
from Lohan Associates, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60601, and Teng & Associates, Inc., 205 N. Michigan
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, to prepare presentation
drawings depicting the landscaping and hardscape for the
Des Plaines Library Plaza Project, for a total amount of
$7, 400/Contingency Fund; and it would be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived.
Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition of real property and
personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:21 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding acquisition of real
property. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
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Thomas
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