12-06-1999135
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,
DECEMBER 6, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
Christiansen at 7: 05 p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
December 6, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Arredia. Alderman Arredia left the meeting at 9: 20
p .m. Alderman Elstner left the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Director of Public Works
Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant
City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
1999 TAX
LEVY:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister ,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Police Chief Sturlini recognized five (5) police officers
for their outstanding performance and contribution to law
enforcement. Detectives Rafael Tovar and Michael Kozak
for two (2) homicide investigations that resulted in the
arrest of the offenders. Officers Gary Parkhill and
Robert Zaccone for their efforts in the area of crime
reduction and public education, and Officer Ronny Smith
for his efforts in the area of D. U. I. Chief Sturlini
stated how proud he is of these officers and all members
of the Des Plaines Police Department.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1999
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing to
order at 7:10 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice to discuss the proposed property
tax levy increase for the City of Des Plaines for 1999,
in the amount of $13,709,719, which represents a 6.09%
increase over last year.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief overview. Mayor
Pro Tern Christiansen asked for public comment. There was
none. Further action on this matter under Item 5 on the
Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the only thing he wants Santa Claus
to bring him for Christmas in a new mayor.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen announced that a meeting will
be held on this matter on Wednesday, December 8, 1999,
at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102 of City Hall.
Mrs. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she has come here before asking for
some help from the Consumer Protection Commission; she
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CITIZENS
(Cont'd. )
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
11/15/99:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSED YEAR
2000
APPROPRIA. :
Ordinance
M-51-99
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explained why she didn't take the $1,200 settlement for
her roof repair--she needs a new roof that would cost her
$4,000; she has been denied a hearing by the Consumer
Protection Commission; she is here tonight to ask that
a meeting be scheduled with the Consumer Protection
Commission regarding this matter. Mayor Pro Tern
Christiansen stated that this would be done.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking that red ribbons be put on the trees in
the downtown area and residents put them on their trees
to show some sense of community spirit; she asked that
this be done as soon as possible .
A resident at 2515 Scott Street addressed the City
Council stating that he has a large amount of water
running into his sump pump in his basement; he has
contacted an environmental engineering firm and
J. U. L. I. E; he believes there is a leak in the fire
hydrant line; when is the City going to do testing on the
fire hydrants. Director of Public Works Killian stated
that there is a work order in process.
Alderman Sayad requested that Items 1, 4, 4a, 16 and 16a
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 4, 4a, 16 and 16a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinance M-49-99 was adopted; Ordinances
M-52-99, M-53-99, M-54-99, M-55-99, M-56-99, M-57-99, M-
58-99, M-59-99, M-60-99, M-61-99, M-62-99, T-11-99, T-12-
99, and Z-30-99 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-81-99 and R-82-99 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
15, 1999, be TABLED until December 20, 1999. Motion
declared carried (this matter will come under Unfinished
Business) .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
November 15, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approved minutes
of the Special meeting of the City Council held November
16, 1999, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Sayad asked Director of Finance Egeberg to
clarify a line item in the Cable Commission budget.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve the proposed Year 2000
Appropriations, in the amount of $98,595,313 (final
amount to be determined after final Budget Hearing
(December 13th and public hearing on December 20, 1999);
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-51-99, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
M-51-99
(Cont'd. )
1999 TAX
LEVY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-52-99
1999 TAX
LEVY/SPEC.
SVS. AREA
#3:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-53-99
1999 TAX
LEVY/SPEC.
SVS. AREA
#4:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-54-99
ABATEMENT/
1999 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-55-99
ABATEMENT/
1998 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-56-99
ABATEMENT/
1997A, 1997B,
1997C GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-57-99
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ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2000 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve the 1999 Tax Levy in the
sum of $13,709,719, exclusive of debt service; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
52 -99, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE 1999 TAX YEAR
FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES I COOK COUNTY I ILLINOIS I
COLLECTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve 1999 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Three (Cumberland Townhomes, 140-150
Northwest Highway) in the amount of $13,000, as provided
in Ordinance M-42-94; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-53-99, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE 1999 TAX YEAR FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, COLLECTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2000 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve 1999 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Four (Woodland Townhomes, 1560-1568
Woodland Avenue) in the amount of $2,000, as provided in
Ordinance M-11-95; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-54-99, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE 1999 TAX YEAR FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA
NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, COLLECTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2000 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1999
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $883,038.76, as provided in Ordinance M-6-99; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
55-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1999
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1998
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $1,765,980.02, as provided in Ordinance M-24-98; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
56-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1998
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1997A,
1997B and 1997C General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds in the amount of $59, 753. 76 for Series 1997A;
$235,060 for Series 1997B; and $423,050 for Series 1997C,
as provided in Ordinance M-36-97; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-57-99, ABATEMENT
OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A, SERIES 1997B AND
SERIES 1997C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/
1997D GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-58-99
ABATEMENT/
1996A AND
1996B GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-59-99
ABATEMENT/
1994A GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-60-99
ABATEMENT/
1993 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-61-99
ABATEMENT/
1991 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-62-99
DISTRIB. OF
OBSCENE MAT.
TO MINORS:
Ordinance
M-63-99
YIELD RIGHT
OF WAY/
VARIOUS
STREETS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-11-99
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1997D
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $773,740, the total levy as provided in Ordinance M-
60-97; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-58-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 19 9 7D.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1996A and
1996B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $358, 600 for Series 1996A and $69, 210 for
Series 1996B, as provided in Ordinance M-64-96; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
59-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A, SERIES 1996B .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1994A
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $101,487.50, as provided in Ordinance M-88-94; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
60-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1994A. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1993
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $206,552 of the $1,286,262.50 levy, as provided in
Ordinance M-15-93; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-61-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999
TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
SERIES 1993. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of 1991
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $330,180, the total levy as provided in Ordinance M-
53-91; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-62-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR THE
1991 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Alderman Sayad questioned City Attorney Wiltse about the
types of obscene material.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title VI -"Police Regulations,"
Chapter 1, Section 32 -"Obscene Conduct" to add a new
Subsection "A" to restrict distribution to minors of
sexually explicit materials where minors may obtain such
materials, i.e. at the train station; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-63-99,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE REGULATIONS"
CHAPTER 1, II GENERAL OFFENSES I II SECTION 3 2 I II OBSCENE
CONDUCT" TO ADD SUBSECTION "A" TO THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X "Traffic,"
Chapter 7, Section 4 -"Yield Right of Way," that Cindy
Lane, Fourth Avenue, Jeannette Street, Kenmare Drive,
Second Avenue and Sixth Avenue yield to Forest Avenue;
Kenmare Drive yield to Carlow Drive; Laura Lane yield to
Rusty Drive; Lincoln Avenue yield to Fifth Avenue; Third
Avenue yield to Berkshire Lane; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance T-11-99, AN ORDINANCE
T-11-99
(Cont'd.)
REMOVE PARK.
RESTRICTION/
CLEARWATER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-12-99
ZONING CASE
99-70-V
VARIATION/
71 LANCASTER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-30-99
REALLOCATION
OF IDRB VOL.
CAP/WILL
KANKAKEE
DEVEL.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-81-99
AGREEMENT/
DIST. #207
POLICE
LIAISON OFF.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-82-99
FINAL PLAT/
MANKIEWICZ'S
RESUBDIV.
626
BIRCHWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
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AMENDING TITLE x, "TRAFFIC, II CHAPTER 7 I "THROUGH AND STOP
STREETS," SECTION 4, "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY," IN THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X "Traffic."
Chapter 5, Section 5 -"Parking Limited in Designated
Places," to remove all parking restrictions on Clearwater
Drive, north end of 2100 Clearwater Drive south to cul-
de-sac, west side of street; Howard Street to dead end
west; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance T-12-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,"
SECTION 5 I II PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES I II OF THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO REPEAL PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF CLEARWATER DRIVE IN
SECTIONS 10-5-5 (D) 1 AND 10-5-5 (G). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals ,
re Case 99-70-V, to grant request to permit construction
of a 16' x 16' accessory structure instead of the maximum
permitted 10' x 12' accessory structure in R-1 Single
Family Residential District on property located at 71
Lancaster Lane; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-30-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3(E) OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 16 I x 16 I
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM 10' X 12' AT
71 LANCASTER LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 99-70-V).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to reallocate $500
of the City's remaining $53,000 (originally $2,741,800)
Industrial Revenue Bond Volume Cap to the Will Kankakee
Regional Development Authority for Atlas Putty Products
Company; the usual 1% service fee be waived; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-81-99, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE REALLOCATION OF $500 OF THE 1999 VOLUME
CAP OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO THE WILL KANKAKEE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor Pro Tern and City Clerk
be authorized to execute agreement with Township High
School District #207 to provide a full-time School
Resource Police Officer at Maine West High School, 1755
S. Wolf Road, during the school year; the School District
to pay for the officer's base salary plus any overtime
hours worked by the officer at the request of the
District; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-82-
99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 207 FOR THE
PAYMENT OF A POLICE OFFICER'S SALARY BY DISTRICT 207 TO
PROVIDE A POLICE LIAISON OFFICER AT MAINE WEST HIGH
SCHOOL, 1755 SOUTH WOLF ROAD. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Mankiewicz's Resubdivision, 626 Birchwood
Avenue; and Mayor Pro Tern and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
FINAL PLAT/
MIKODA'S
SUBDIVISION
2267-2273
WEBSTER:
Consent
Agenda
1999-2000
CDBG PUBLIC
SERVICE
CONTRACTS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
BALLARD ROAD
& COLUMBIA
AVE. LIFT
STATIONS:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-49-99
DECREASE
CLASS E
LIQ. LIC.:
Consent
Agenda
FUTURE USE
OF OLD
LIBRARY/
841
GRACELAND:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat of Mikoda' s Subdivision, 2267 and 2273 Webster
Lane; and Mayor Pro Tern and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funded public service contracts for 1999-
2000, as follows (budget for these funds was approved on
August 16, 1999):
Child Care Subsidy Program
Emergency Shelter Assist.
Shared Housing
Employment Service
Transit. Housing/Counsel.
New Public Service Program
-CEDA Northwest -$14,150
-Provided by City -$350
-Cen. of Concern -$9,000
-CEDA Northwest -$11,000
-1) Women In Need Growing
Stronger (W.I.N.G.S.) -
$7,600; 2)
CEDA Northwest-$2,000
-To be determined -
$3,000
Fair Housing Counseling
Motion declared carried
Consent Agenda.
-CEDA Northwest -$6,000
as approved unanimously under
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Replacement of
Ballard Road and Columbia Avenue Lift Stations to the
lowest bidder, Glenbrook Excavating, 20389 Weiland Road,
Prairie View, IL 6 o o 6 9, in the total bid amount of
$282, 000 ($155, 000/1999 C. I. P for Ballard Avenue and
$140,000/2000 C.I.P. for Columbia Avenue). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Kitchen Remodeling at Three (3)
Fire Stations, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday,
December 22, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-49-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS E LICENSES BY ONE TO BE 15
(Sayat Nova, 20 W. Golf Road). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Arredia, Chair
Alderman Arredia briefly reviewed what was discussed at
the previous meetings on this matter on September 8, 1999
and November 18, 1999. Alderman Arredia stated that the
Committee of the Whole has several options they could
consider, i.e. sell it to a developer for condos, sell
it to the Des Plaines Senior Center, or keep it for
community organizations.
Alderman Becker stated that he has talked to Sharon
Smith, Executive Director of the Des Plaines Senior
Center, and also some of the aldermen. Alderman Becker
stated that he would be receptive to a long term lease
with the Des Plaines Senior Center and they would be
responsible for leasing space out to other organization(f
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Alderman Sayad stated that he would be in favor of
something like that; if the land is owned by the City,
will the Senior Center be responsible for the
maintenance; if the Senior Center moves out, they are
responsible for any tenants they may have leased spaced
to; if there is any major work to be done in the
building, the Senior Center would have to come to the
City Council for approval; there is a give and take.
Alderman Elstner asked who would be responsible for any
liability. City Attorney Wiltse stated that the City
would require the Senior Center to have adequate
liability insurance.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to give some
direction to the Senior Center tonight but the Staff
needs to provide the aldermen with some options; we don't
know what all our options are--then she would like to
decide it with the Senior Board.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is not aware of anyone that
is interested in this property; he doesn't see anyone
knocking on our door for space.
Alderman Christiansen asked several questions:
--How many members of the Senior Center are Des Plaines
residents? President Larry Gillie of the Des Plaines
Senior Center stated that 96% of the membership is from
Des Plaines.
--Is it the Senior Center's intention to keep the
building as a Community Center? Mr. Gillie stated that
they will eventually need the whole building; the leases
will have to be terminated.
--What organizations want space? Mr. Gillie stated that
they have talked to everyone who has indicated interest
in space, i .e. Youth Commission, Self-Help Closet & Food
Pantry, Arts Council, SPARKS Program, and CNN Nutrition
Center.
--At what point would you decide that it would be better
to build a new building? Mr. Gillie stated that they
have done extensive cost research and everything
indicates that it would be less expensive to rehabilitate
an existing building.
Alderman Sayad asked if they would redo the building in
stages. Mr. Gillie said yes, somewhat; the windows need
to be replaced first, then the first floor and then plan
for future needs; as they redo the other areas, they
would have to raise more money.
Alderman Becker asked what will happen to the old space
at Prairie Lakes. Mr. Gillie stated that if legitimate
organizations that would fall within the CDBG guidelines
cannot be found, the Senior Center would maintain
programs in that space.
Alderman Smith asked if $1. 5 million is a reasonable
amount of money; can the Senior Center raise more. Mr.
Gillie stated that $1 million of the $1.5 million was
from one donor who has indicated that if the Senior
Center does not get the old Library building, she will
take back her donation.
Mrs. Donna Bavido, 1895 Fargo Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she thinks the whole
building should be renovated, not just in pieces.
Ms. Edith Schulz, 549 S. Mt. Prospect Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the Senior Center does
not get this building, what does the Des Plaines
community get for the $880,000; could the Park District
take this space over and offer their programs.
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(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
APPROVAL OF
YEAR 2000
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM:
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Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this is a matter of
economics; can the Senior Center afford to renovate the
building; can they raise the money or should the City
sell it.
Alderman Brookman stated that she thinks it is
questionable if it is legal to sell this building to a
501C3 group; she thinks it would be difficult to justify
it to the tax payers; the Senior Center could sell the
building for millions of dollars for something they paid
a $1 for; she thinks it is in the best interest of the
City that this be a lease use with the Senior Center.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, that the City
enter into a lease agreement with the Des Plaines Senior
Center for the old Library building at 841 Graceland
Avenue, with terms and conditions to be discussed by all
parties.
Executive Director Smith ask how long the lease would be
for; what would happen to the money that they would put
in the building if the lease was canceled. City Manager
Douthwaite stated that could all be discussed in
Executive Session at the Committee of the Whole meeting
on Monday, December 27, 1999.
Motion declared carried. The aldermen agreed to meet in
Executive Session on December 27, 1999, to discuss terms
and conditions of this lease agreement.
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the City
obtain a credit card for use by the Director and
Assistant Director of Finance for expenditures such as
airline tickets, etc. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of December 6, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount of
$3,000,550.26, which includes $1,025.56 in expenditures
to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-
80-99 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$1,025.56 -conflict of interest).
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to include
a cul-de-sac on Garland Place, leaving one lane open for
emergency vehicles only just north of Wheels, Inc.
driveway; the residents in the area are requesting this.
Fire Chief Farinella stated that he is opposed to a cul-
de-sac, in old or new developments.
Mr. Jim Schwass, 730 Garland Place, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived with the
traffic problems on Garland Place for 50 years; he thinks
the Fire Chief's remarks are irresponsible; if the street
were closed, we would not have had the accidents and
fatalities we have had on the street; the residents are
saying close the street for the safety of the residents
and for the people driving on the street.
Mrs. Norma Bishop, 720 Garland Place, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has lived there
40 years; you cannot allow a child to cross the street
by himself/herself; we have semi-trucks going down the~
C.I.P
(Cont'd.)
AMENDMENT/
STATE GIFT
BAN ACT:
Ordinance
M-50-99
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street. Alderman Beauvais stated that Wheels, Inc. is
also asking for this cul-de-sac.
Alderman Christiansen asked if the City has looked at
making the street one way and other options. City
Engineer Oakley said yes, i.e. restricting turns from
Rand Road, narrowing the pavement.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that a cul-de-sac be constructed on
Garland Place north of the Wheels, Inc. driveway, between
Rand Road and Dempster Street, and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
a meeting be held with the residents of Garland Place and
Staff to look at all the options and report back to the
Committee of the Whole on December 20, 1999. Motion
declared failed. Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner and
Smith voted yes.
Mr. Jim Schwass, 730 Garland Place, addressed the City
Council stating that there have been meetings on this
matter for 25 years with other aldermen; the residents
do not receive help from the Police Department; there are
major problems on this street; the residents are being
treated very poorly; he does not want to have another
meeting.
A resident at 717 Garland Place addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that she has lived here 10 years;
she wants a cul-de-sac.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
the Staff be authorized to review the traffic problems
on Garland Place, between Rand Road and Dempster Street,
and prepare a report that would include pros and cons for
the various options that have been proposed, and report
back to the Committee of the Whole on December 20, 1999.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to approve the Year 2000 Capital Improvement
Program in the amount of $21,607,670. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED
THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City should take a
"wait and see" approach on this matter; several key State
legislators are not in favor of a Local Ethics
Commission; obviously there are some real problems with
this; we should leave it alone.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to not amend Title
I, Chapter 26 -"State Gift Ban Act," Section 1-26-3, to
add a Local Ethics Commission to hear local gift ban
complaints instead of a State Legislative Ethics
Commission; and Ordinance M-50-99 be voided.
Alderman Sayad asked City Attorney Wiltse who would serve
on this Commission. City Attorney Wiltse stated that
this would be a mayoral appointment with concurrence by
the City Council.
GIFT BAN
(Cont'd.)
JOINT RESOL./
PARK RIDGE RE
O'HARE:
Resolution
R-83-99
FUTURE USE
OF OLD
LIBRARY/
841
GRACELAND:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-80-99
YEAR 2000
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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Following further discussion, both Alderman Brookman and
Alderman Sayad withdrew their motion.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE the
amending of Title I, Chapter 26 -"State Gift Ban Act,"
Section 1-26-3, to add a Local Ethics Commission to hear
local gift ban complaints instead of a State Legislative
Ethics Commission, and the placing of Ordinance M-50-99
on First Reading. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Resolution
R-83-99, A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRO TEM
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PARK RIDGE
TO DEVELOP AN AIRPORT MASTER PLAN. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
City enter into a lease agreement with the Des Plaines
Senior Center for the old Library building at 841
Graceland Avenue, with terms and conditions to be
discussed by all parties. Motion declared carried
(discussion on this matter will be held in Executive
Session on December 27, 1999).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-80-99, 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:
$3,000,550.26, which includes $1,025.56 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Arredia
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$1,025.56 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to review the traffic problems on Garland
Place, between Rand Road and Dempster Street; prepare a
report that would include pros and cons for the various
options that have been proposed; and report back to the
Cammi t tee of the Whole on December 2 o, 19 9 9 . Mot ion
declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
Year 2000 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of
$21,607,670. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Arredia
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to
Executive Session to discuss acquisition
property; pending litigation and personnel.
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Arredia
The City Council recessed at 10:25 p.m.
go into
of real
Upon roll
EXEC. SESS.
(Cont'd.)
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
ELEANOR GOSS
V. CITY:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED
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The City Council reconvened at 10:56 p.m.
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Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith.
Moved by Smith, 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 Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the Staff be
authorized to negotiate a settlement as directed
regarding Eleanor Goss v. City. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
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