12-20-1999156
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 20, 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: 02 p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
December 20, 1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Arredia.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, 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 D'Onofrio, Director of Human
Resources & Services Merriman, Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator
Rosinia, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED
2000
APPROPRIA. :
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
CONSOLIDA.
ANNUAL PERF.
& EVALUATION
REP. TO HUD:
CALL TO
ORDER:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman presented
a plaque of appreciation to Donald Essig for his
exemplary volunteer service as a member of the Des
Plaines Civil Service Commission since May 6, 1963.
Director Merriman expressed, on behalf of the City, her
gratitude for his 36 years of dedicated service and
wished him well in his retirement.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing to
order at 7:07 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity
to comment on the proposed Year 2000 Appropriations
Ordinance for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2000, in
the amount of $102,288,299.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief overview. Mayor
Pro Tern Christiansen asked for public comment. There was
none. Final action on this matter under Item 15 on the
Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing to
order at 7:11 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity
to comment on the city's Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report for Program Year 1998 , detai ling
the City's use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG} Funds, beginning October 1, 1998 and ending ~
PUB. HEAR.
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PROHIBIT
GROUNDWATER/
POTABLE
WATER
SOURCE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-64-99
ZONING CASE
99-72-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2096-2120
MINER ST.:
Ordinance
Z-31-99
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September 30, 1999.
Community Development Coordinator Broder gave a brief
overview. Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen asked for public
comment. There was none. Final action on this matter
under Item 11 on the Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 4, 4a and 12 be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a and 12. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, 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; Ordinances M-51-99, 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, M-63-99, T-11-99, T-12-99 and Z-30 -
99 were adopted; Ordinance M-64-99 was placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-85-99, R-86-99, R-87-99, R-88-
99 , R-89-99 and R-90-99 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held December
6, 1999, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, approve Executive
Session minutes of the City Council meeting held December
6, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater
within and around the northeast corner of Rand Road and
Des Plaines River Road, as a potable water source;
"potable water" is any water used for human or domestic
consumption including, but not limited to, water used for
drinking, bathing, washing dishes, preparing foods,
watering lawns, or watering gardens in which produce
intended for human consumption is grown; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-64-99,
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD IN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter . Motion
declared carried.
The petitioner addressed the City Council and answered
questions regarding lighting and garbage disposal.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 99-72-CU, to grant request from Subway
Development Corporation of Chicagoland to amend its
Conditional Use (Ordinance Z-5-88, approved on June 6,
1988), to permit expansion of an existing Class B
Z-31-99
(Cont'd.)
ABATEMENT/
1996A BONDS
(MFT FUNDS) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-85-99
ABATEMENT/
1996A BONDS
FOR 1998 TAX
LEVY -
(MFT FUNDS) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-86-99
ABATEMENT/
1996A BONDS
FOR 1997 TAX
LEVY -
(MFT FUNDS) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-87-99
ABATEMENT/
1996A BONDS
FOR 1996 TAX
LEVY -
(MFT FUNDS) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-88-99
ABATEMENT/
1990 BONDS
FOR 1996 TAX
LEVY -
(MFT FUNDS) :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-89-99
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Restaurant in C-3 General Commercial District on property
located at 2096-2120 Miner Street; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-31-99, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SPECIAL USE ORDINANCE #88-5-SU TO PERMIT THE
RELOCATION OF THE SUBWAY CLASS B RESTAURANT WITHIN THE
STRIP MALL LOCATED AT 2096-2120 MINER/DEMPSTER STREET TO
THE STOREFRONT IMMEDIATELY TO THE NORTH TO ALLOW FOR
INCREASED SEATING CAPACITY (99-72-CU). Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT)
"Obligation Retirement Resolution," to abate the 1999 Tax
Levy for the 1996A General Obligation Refunding Bonds in
the amount of $200,000/MFT Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-85-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION RETIREMENT RESOLUTION," FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE 1999 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE
1996A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT)
"Obligation Retirement Resolution," to abate the 1998 Tax
Levy for the 1996A General Obligation Refunding Bonds in
the amount of $137,080/MFT Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-86-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION RETIREMENT RESOLUTION," FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE 1998 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE
1996A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT)
"Obligation Retirement Resolution," to abate the 1997 Tax
Levy for the 1996A General Obligation Refunding Bonds in
the amount of $137,080/MFT Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-87-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION RETIREMENT RESOLUTION," FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE 1997 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE
1996A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT )
"Obligation Retirement Resolution," to abate the 1996 Tax
Levy for the 1996A General Obligation Refunding Bonds in
the amount of $137,080/MFT Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-88-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION RETIREMENT RESOLUTION," FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE 1996 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE
1996A GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT)
"Obligation Retirement Resolution," to abate the 1996 Tax
Levy for the 1990 General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds, in the amount of $200,000/MFT Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-89-99, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION RETIREMENT
RESOLUTION," FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE 1996 PROPERTY
R-89-99
(Cont'd. )
AGREEMENT/
MAINE
TOWNSHIP RE
PRAIRIE-
FARMER' S
CREEK:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-90-99
CDBG/1998
CONSOLID.
ANNUAL PERF.
& EVALUATION
REPORT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
WASTE
HAULING:
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TAX LEVY FOR THE 1990 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor Pro Tern and City
Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement with Maine Township to collect Grant Funds in
the amount of $700,000, from the Illinois First Program
and Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the
maintenance and restoration of certain areas of the
Prairie-Farmer's Creek; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-90-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MAINE AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF BOTH THE TOWNSHIP OF MAINE
AND 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 to approve City's Annual Grantee
Performance Report to U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) concerning activities using
Community Development Block Grant Funds, for the Program
Year -October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999, and Mayor
Pro Tern be authorized to execute necessary documents for
submittal to HUD no later than December 28, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais questioned the representative from
Waste Management whether unlimited yardwaste pickup would
require a sticker. The answer was no, but it must be in
approved containers.
Alderman Beauvais asked Director of Public Works Killian
whether people in multi-unit residences can be notified
that they can participate in the City's program if they
wish. Director Killian said yes that can be done.
Alderman Beauvais asked if the multi-unit residences
would have the same pickup date as single family
residences. Director Killian stated that this would
depend on the level of service, i.e. twice a week pickup.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has received letters
and telephone calls regarding the sloppy pickup of
garbage or they completely forget to pickup; when people
call about the problem, no one comes out; these problems
are not being resolved.
The representative from Waste Management stated that they
are working on a procedure through their customer service
department and the drivers; all calls are now being
routed through the route foreman.
Alderman Elstner stated that he is concerned about all
the money the City is putting into street repairs; Waste
Management trucks damage some of these streets. The
representative stated that Waste Management will repair
any street they damage; it is a matter of educating the
drivers to slow down.
Alderman Sayad stated that he complained a year ago about
the damage the trucks did to his street; they came out
right away, but nothing was done; the street still has
not been repaired; the trucks are the problem; they are
too heavy; there is also a problem with their customer
service which has to be corrected; do the trucks have
shovels? The representative said yes, and brooms, too(Jft
WASTE HAUL.
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
JANITORIAL
CONTRACT-
TRANSIT
CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-51-99
YEAR 2000
APPROPRIA. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-52-99
1999 TAX
LEVY:
Consent
Agenda
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Alderman Brookman asked if the contract will address the
problem of street damage. Director Killian said it will
be in writing that they must repair the damage.
Alderman Brookman asked what the difference was between
the lowest and the second lowest bidder. Director
Killian said it was just under $20.
Alderman Becker asked about areas where the trucks can't
get down. Director Killian stated that they do have
small pickup trucks in some areas.
Alderman Becker asked how the City can be assured that
Waste Management will address these problems with the
drivers. The representative stated that it is a
foreman's function; they go out everyday there is a
problem; it is a matter of enforcement.
Alderman Smith asked the representative from the second
lowest bidder, ARC Disposal, what the people would see
different if they were awarded the contract. The ARC
representative stated that he has not had these problems
in the towns they service; they use rear-load trucks;
they distribute the weight over eight (8) tires; there
is a foreman assigned to each town; problems are
addressed immediately and resolved; we have two (2) men
on a truck; three (3) separate trucks have three (3)
separate functions starting at 7:00 a.m .
. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, that it would be in
the best interest of the City to award the bid for a Five
(5) Year Waste Hauling Contract to the second lowest
bidder, ARC Disposal, 2101 S. Busse Road, Mt. Prospect,
IL 60056, to provide unlimited refuse, recycling and yard
waste collection services in the amount of a 5-year total
of $740.16 for single family household and a 5-year total
cost of $710.40 for multi-family households, beginning
April 1, 2000. 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.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) Year
Janitorial Contract for the Des Plaines Transit Center
to the lowest bidder, Crystal Maintenance Services, 1699
Wall Street, Suite 504, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, in the
total bid amount of $480 per month, beginning on or about
January 1, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Hydraulic
System and Log Loader, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
January 21, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-51-99, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
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 as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt 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.
ORDINANCE
M-53-99
1999 TAX
LEVY/SPEC.
SVS. AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-54-99
1999 TAX
LEVY/SPEC.
SVS. AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-55-99
ABATEMENT/
1999 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-56-99
ABATEMENT/
1998 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-57-99
ABATEMENT/
1997A, 1997B,
1997C GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-58-99
ABATEMENT/
1997D GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-59-99
ABATEMENT/
1996A AND
1996B GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-60-99
ABATEMENT/
1994A GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-61-99
ABATEMENT/
1993 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-5 8 - 9 9 , ABATEMENT OF THE 19 9 9 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997D. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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 Brookman, to adopt 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.
ORDINANCE
M-62-99
ABATEMENT/
1991 GO
BONDS:
· Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-63-99
DISTRIB. OF
OBSCENE MAT.
TO MINORS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-11-99
YIELD RIGHT
OF WAY/
VARIOUS
STREETS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-12-99
REMOVE PARK.
RESTRICTION/
CLEARWATER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-30-99
VARIATION/
71 LANCASTER:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSED
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
GARLAND PL. :
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-62-99, ABATEMENT OF THE 1999 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1991
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-63-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI "POLICE
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL OFFENSES," SECTION 32,
"OBSCENE CONDUCT" TO ADD SUBSECTION "A" TO THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
T-11-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 7 I II THROUGH AND STOP STREETS I II SECTION 4 I II 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 Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
T-12-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 5,
"PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," 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 Brookman, to adopt 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' X 16' 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.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of December 8,
1999, regarding the problem of cut-through traffic along
Garland Place between Rand Road and Dempster Street; the
Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) has met several
times within the past few years on this matter. City
Engineer Oakley reviewed the options that were considered
by STAC.
The STAC is recommending the construction of a narrowed
pavement (choker) on Garland Place immediately south of
the Wheels, Inc. driveway approaches; the pavement would
be reduced to 12' and vehicles would be prohibited from
driving through the choker by the placement of "Do Not
Enter" signs; "No Outlet" signs would be installed on
Garland Place on both Rand Road and Dempster Street.
Alderman Elstner stated that something should be done for
the residents on Garland Place; he asked Police Chief
Sturlini for his comments.
Police Chief Sturlini stated that there are three (3)
problems: education, engineering and enforcement; all of
their studies show the average speed to be 28.9 MPH; ~
GARLAND PL.
(Cont'd. )
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believes the STAC recommendation is more enforceable; it
is difficult to enforce the speeding; they can't have a
policeman there 24 hours a day; a cul-de-sac is the only
thing that would stop speeders; it can enforce the STAC
recommendation.
Fire Chief Farinella stated that he is emphatically
against a cul-de-sac; he is very concerned about setting
precedent; it will increase response time in emergencies ;
it would hamper firefighting operations; the "choker"
would be an option; he is strongly opposed to a cul-de-
sac.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she was informed today that
Wheels, Inc. cannot accept the "choker" option because
it would hinder their driveway access; they would like
to pursue the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Sal Peri, Wheels, Inc. representative, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he feels the "choker"
would create a greater hazard; Wheels, Inc. supports a
cul-de-sac.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City is just focusing
on peak traffic hours; there are cut-throughs at all
hours; the residents have a legitimate complaint.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would like to try
the "choker" option; a cul-de-sac could always be
installed if that doesn't work.
Mr. Jim Schwass, 730 Garland Place, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he took pictures of
other cul-de-sacs around town and they are working out
very well; he disagrees with Police Chief Sturlini' s
comment that the average speeder does 28.9 MPH --it is
32 MPH on average; the residents do not want a "choker" -
they want a cul-de-sac.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would like to see a
cul-de-sac on Garland Place.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that if there is a legal
problem with cul-de-sacs, none should be allowed; there
are cul-de-sacs in the City that seem to be working.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that a cul-de-sac be installed just
south of Wheels, Inc., between Rand Road and Dempster
Street; with a depressed area for use by emergency
vehicles; at an estimated cost of $10,000/Contingency
Fund; and Staff be authorized to coordinate the
landscaping of the cul-de-sac with Wheels, Inc.
Aldermen Christiansen and Elstner stated that they would
like to try the "choker" and if that didn't work, install
a cul-de-sac.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman to call for the
question.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Elstner, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
REVIEW/SNOW
& ICE CONTROL
PLAN:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ORDINANCE
T-10-99
TRAFFIC
RESTRIC./
WESTGATE:
MINUTES/
11/15/99:
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Director of Public Works Killian reviewed his memo of
November 24, 1999, which outlined the City's snow and ice
control plan including salt operations, snow plowing, and
the plan for the Central Business District.
Following questions from the aldermen, Director Killian
invited all elected officials to ride along with a plow
operator; just call him and he will make the
arrangements.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of December 20, 1999 -Warrant Register in the amount of
$3,150,569.16, which includes $213.84 in expenditures to
Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-91-99
be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving
expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of $213.84 -
conflict of interest).
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED
THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the First
Reading of Ordinance T-10-99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
x "TRAFFIC, II CHAPTER 7 I "THROUGH AND STOP STREETS , II
SECTION 3 II STOP STREETS I II TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION ( E)
"MISCELLANEOUS THROUGH AND STOP STREETS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES by TABLED for further review.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he tabled these minutes on
December 6 , 1999, for review, because they did not
accurately reflect what he said during the Committee of
the Whole under Legal & Licensing regarding the appointed
City Clerk referendum; he spoke for 30 minutes and no
where do the minutes refer to his comments; the City Code
states that the City Clerk "shall keep in a suitable
book, to be furnished by the City, a full and faithful
record of its proceedings."
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
November 15, 1999, amended as follows:
"Alderman Sayad asked the City Manager if the City Clerk
is appointed, does he or she have to live in Des Plaines?
The City Manager answered no.
Alderman Sayad asked if the City Clerk is appointed,
would they automatically get raises like our Department
Heads? The City Manager answered that the City Clerk
would be treated like all current Department Heads, yes
they would.
The City Manager stated that if appointed, the City
Clerk's salary would automatically be adjusted according
to the industry.
Alderman Sayad stated that he feels that if appointed,
the Mayor can dismissed the City Clerk at any time, where
currently they would have a four year term which would
bring stability to the position and accountable only to
the residents.
Alderman Sayad said that he received calls from his
residents stating to leave the process for our City Clerk
alone, nothing is broken.
Alderman Beauvais asked City Clerk Donna McAllister if
she wants to say something about the referendum request,
she replied no." Motion declared carried. if
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
GARLAND PL • :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-91-99
SINGLE BID/
COPING
STONE
REPLACEMENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that a cul-de-
sac be installed just south of Wheels, Inc., between Rand
Road and Dempster Street; with a depressed area for use
by emergency vehicles; at an estimated cost of
$10,000/Contingency Funds; and Staff be authorized to
coordinate the landscaping of the cul-de-sac with Wheels,
Inc. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Elstner, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-91-99, 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:
$3,150,569.16, which includes $213.84 in expenditures to
Home Depot. 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 (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$213.84 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, that the City Clerk
be authorized to open single bid received on December 7,
1999, for Coping Stone Replacement. Motion declared
carried.
City Clerk McAllister opened the single bid for Coping
Stone Replacement at 1420 Miner Street, which was from
Abel Building Restoration, Inc., 888 E. Belvidere Road,
Unit 216, Grayslake, IL 60030, in the base bid amount of
$76,301. Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen referred the bid to
Staff for review and report.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS