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03-06-2000214 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, MARCH 6, 2000 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Acting Mayor Anthony W. Arredia at 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 6, 2000. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen. Alderman Christiansen arrived at 7:05 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived at 8:37 p.m. Al so present were: City Manager Douthwai te, 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: PRESENTATION/ PIONEER PRESS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: PRESENTATION/ FLOOD FUNDING: PRESENTATION/ CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION: CITIZEN PARTICIPA. : The opening prayer was given by Deputy City Clerk Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Acting Mayor Arredia presented a proclamation in honor of Des Plaines resident Becky Mazurek. She was awarded the Pioneer Press Volunteer of the Year Award for her many hours of volunteer work at North School. Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Maine Township Supervisor Mark Thompson, who gave a history and update on Prairie-Farmer's Creek. The Creek is in deplorable condition. Some of the problems include garbage, debris, branches, silting, erosion and whole trees in the creek bed. Thanks to State Representative Rosemary Mulligan, the total amount received to clean up Prairie-Farmer's Creek is $1.2 million; plans have been sent to the State and they hope to begin the clean up this year. Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Vice Chairman Jim Brink, Des Plaines Cable Services Commission, who gave a brief overview of the Commission's role and plans for the upcoming year. Several subcommittees: Complaints and Compliance, Government Channel and HUB and Education/Library have been formed to effectively achieve the goals of the Commission. Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that retail businesses must follow the State plumbing code, which states that restrooms must be available to anyone; some businesses in Des Plaines post signs that restrooms are only for customers and not the homeless. Mr. Steven Schaefer, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that the VFW is trying to replace all of the missing veteran monuments; they CITIZENS (Cont'd.) CONSENT AGENDA: 215 3/6/00 PAGE TWO have found a photo of the original World War I I plaque which had 32 names on it, which was located at Cornell Park; would the City Council consider approving a portion of the monies needed for the plaque; total cost is $1,SOO; dedication will be the Sunday before Memorial Day. that the City World War II /Contingency Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, contribute $1,SOO for a replacement plaque with 32 names in Cornell Park Fund. Motion declared carried. Mr. Frank Casper, 1784 Howard Street, addressed the City Council stating that he has not received a response from Alderman Becker regarding the lights in the Delicious Brands parking lot; the lights shine into their houses; he is asking that the lights be turned toward the parking lot or turned down; diesel engines start-up at 4:00 a.m. Alderman Becker stated that the outgoing CEO of Delicious Brands does not want to make any changes; waiting for the new CEO to start; City has been to the site with light meters and they do meet code; Alderman Becker will meet with the residents of the area. Mr. Mike Paschen, 2SlS Scott Street, addressed the City Council stating that he has a large volume of water running into his sump pump; he came before the Council on December 6, 1999 and testing was performed on the water by Public Works with no results; this situation is not closed. Director of Public Works Killian stated that tests were performed; they keyed the buffalo box, checked the meters and hydrants and the leak detection company could not find anything; seepage is from a natural source of water; leak detection is being performed throughout the City this year. Alderman Becker and Director of Public Works Killian will meet with Mr. Paschen. Alderman Sayad requested that Item 2 be removed from the Consent Agenda, Alderman Smith requested that Items s and Sa be removed, Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed, Alderman Brookman requested that Item 11 be removed and Alderman Becker requested that Item lS be removed. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 2, S, Sa, 6, 6a, 11, and lS. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 1-Beauvais Motion declared carried. The minutes were approved; requests were approved; adopted; and Ordinances placed on First Reading. Staff recommendations and Ordinance M-3-00 was M-6-00 and M-7-00 were MINUTES: Consent Agenda MINUTES/ EXEC. SESS. : RECAPTURE AGREEMENT/ 2332 EASTVIEW: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-6-00 TIF "INTERESTED PARTIES" REGISTRIES: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-7-00 REPEAL CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARKING RESTRICTION: Ordinance T-2-00 PAGE THREE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to minutes of the regular meeting of the City held February 22, 2000, as published. declared carried as approved unanimously Consent Agenda. 216 3/6/00 approve Council Motion under Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held February 22, 2000, be held for review in Executive Session later in this meeting. Motion declared carried. Motion by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Acting Mayor and City Clerk to execute Recapture Agreement with Philip Flores for his recovery of $21. 00 per front foot for each front foot for a maximum cost of $11,825 for the installation of the storm water sewer system line extension on property located at 2332 Eastview Drive; to be paid by owners of any properties which connect to the line extension; City to become absolute owner of said storm water sewer system line extension at the end of ten (10) years after ordinance is adopted; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-6-00, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHILIP FLORES MUNICIPAL STORM WATER SEWER EXTENSION AT 2332 EASTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as Consent Agenda. approved unanimously under Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and, as required by the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, the City hereby establishes certain "interested parties" registries and adopts registration rules for each redevelopment project area as to how one registers and obtains information about a TIF project; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-7-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING "INTERESTED REGISTRATION PARTIES" RULES FOR declared carried as Consent Agenda. REGISTRIES AND SUCH REGISTRIES. ADOPTING Motion approved unanimously under Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, that the amendment to Title X -"Traffic" of the City Code to repeal Section 19 "Cumberland Estates Parking Restriction" (approved by Ordinance T-8-99 on November 15, 1999), to prohibit parking from the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the Cumberland Estates Subdivision, located in the southeast area of Wolf and Central Roads and Ordinance T-2-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 19, "CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARKING RESTRICTION," TO REPEAL THE OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTION FOR CUMBERLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION, be held for review in Committee of the Whole later in this meeting. Motion declared carried. FINAL PUD, Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to RIVER AND RAND concur with Staff recommendation and Des Plaines ROADS: Plan Commission re Zoning Case 00-7-PUD, to grant request for a final Planned Unit Development to Z-2-00 (Cont'd.) MILLER ROAD STORM SEWER/DESIGN ENG. SVCS.: Consent Agenda PATIO VARIATION/ 759 MEADOW: Consent Agenda DRIVEWAY VARIATION/ 1177 THACKER/ DEMPSTER: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ SIDEWALK MAIN. TRACTOR: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ OUTSOURCE SERVICES: 217 3/6/00 PAGE FOUR permit a convenience mart fueling station with automated car wash and free standing Class B restaurant in C-3 General Commercial District on property located at southeast corner of Rand and River Roads; and further recommend to place on First Reading Z-2 -00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RIVER AND RAND ROADS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONVENIENCE MART FUELING STATION WITH AUTOMATED CAR WASH AND A FREE STANDING CLASS B RESTAURANT. declared carried. Motion Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, 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, for design engineering services for the Millers Road Storm Sewer Project in the amount of $50,068.31/General Improvement Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for a Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments, for property located at 759 Meadow Drive, to permit construction of an oversized patio that would extend 18' from the rear of the building foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15' from the building foundation) ; contingent upon proof of approval from the homeowners association before building permit is issued. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for a 56'-wide driveway on property located at 1177 Thacker/ Dempster Street (and 926 Graceland Avenue), that would be 21' over the maximum allowed driveway width; contingent upon installation of a City- approved landscaped median in the middle of the proposed driveway. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation that it would be in the best interest of the City to award bid for One ( 1) New 2000 Sidewalk Maintenance Tractor with Attachments to Standard Equipment Company, 2033 W. Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612, in the amount of $101,340 ($75, 926/TIF and $25, 414/Year 2000 CERF) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Brookman stated that she has always voted against awarding contracts to Orange Crush because of their association with Palumbo; coring was never done on Forest Street last year to check if the materials were acceptable. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried. Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that he echoes Alderman BID AWARD (Cont'd.) BID AWARD/ STREET SWEEPER: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ ASPHALT PAVER: Consent Agenda ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda APPOINTMENTS- REAPPOINT. : 218 3/6/00 PAGE FIVE Brookman' s comments; Palumbo was convicted of providing improper materials to surrounding suburbs; they are not allowed to bid on State projects; Jack Flynn asked for coring samples on Forest Avenue and it was refused; he will pursue this through the Whistleblower Ordinance. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, that a core sample be completed on Forest Avenue, west of Wolf Road, by an independent contractor. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen stated that State of Illinois engineers were found guilty of accepting bribes; Palumbo had accomplices; recommends using Orange Crush. Alderman Sayad stated that Orange Crush works well with the residents and their work is good. Moved by Cft:rioeian, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for Street Maintenance Outsource Services 2000 (grinding, prime coat and asphalt) for in-house repaving program, to the lowest bidder, Orange Crush, 231 Hillside Court, Hillside, IL 60162, in the total bid amount of $827, 321.10/Year 2000 CIP. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation that it would be in the best interest of the City to award bid for One ( 1) New Current Production Model Six-Wheel Broom Street Sweeper with Belt Conveyor to Standard Equipment Company, 2033 W. Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612, in the bid amount of $133,943, which includes a $20, 000 trade-in/Year 2000 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation that it would be in the best interest of the City to award bid for One ( 1) New Current Production Model Self-Propelled Asphalt Paver to Casey Equipment, 1603 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, in the total bid amount of $84, 540/Year 2000 Budget. Motion declared carried Agenda. as approved unanimously under Consent Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids for Ten ( 10) Fire Hydrant and Valve Assemblies, returnable by 3: O O p. m. , Friday, March 31, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that approval of the Mayoral appointments/reappointments, be held for review in Exe cu ti ve Session later in this meeting. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE M-3-00 BUSINESS TENANT VERIFICATION: Consent Agenda APPOINTMENTS- REAPPOINT. : SCULPTURE PARK SITES: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR OPEN SPACE: ZONING CASE 00-2-FP FLOOD PLAIN VARIATION/ 1054 RIVER: GOLF ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVE.: 219 3/6/00 PAGE SIX Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance M-3-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, TITLE V, "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 48, "BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES" SECTION 12, "ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT" TO ADD LANDLORD REQUIREMENT LANGUAGE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Presented for consideration (no action required) were the following appointments/reappointments: Appointments: CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION -Tom Mattox HUMAN SERVICES COMM. -Jerry Pinney, Gina Ellinger, Barbara Blume YOUTH COMMISSION -Mary Clesen Reappointments: LIBRARY BOARD -John Burke, Betty Ritter, Ellen Yearwood (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on March 20, 2000) ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY SERVICES -Alderman Petersen, Chair Moved by Petersen, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the City Council that the discussion on the sites for the Des Plaines Sculpture Park, be TABLED. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Christiansen, Chair Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the discussion of Acquisition of Property for Open Space, be held for discussion in Exe cu ti ve Session later in this meeting. Motion declared carried. ENGINEERING -Alderman Elstner, Chair Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council that the matter of Zoning Case 00- 2-FP/Flood Plain Variation, 1054 River Road, be TABLED until March 20, 2000, at the property owner's request. Motion declared carried. Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of January 3, 2000, which recommended that a landscape architect be retained for landscaping improvements to the Golf Road median between Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road at an estimated cost of $20,000. Alderman Smith stated that this was brought up by the residents of the area; not much maintenance is needed; why not approve the whole project now; there is money in the CIP; good community pride. Alderman Becker asked if this plan could be used for other sites; do we have a landscape architect on GOLF ROAD (Cont'd.) 220 3/6/00 PAGE SEVEN staff. Director of Engineering Oakley stated that yes the plan could be used for other sites; we do not have a landscape architect on Staff. Alderman Sayad stated that he sees potential liability problems with people out working on the area; this only accommodates residents of three blocks; a great deal of money for a small area. Alderman Brookman asked if trees were a liability; let's have a comprehensive plan; let's address this at a later date after more research is done; we have to slow down and do a good job, not a quick job. Alderman Christiansen stated that this money would be best used to upgrade streets and alleys; there are still miles of streets that need to be repaired; he is not in favor of this project. Alderman Beauvais stated that she is in favor of this project; maybe Keep Des Plaines Beautiful would be interested in this project as part of their program; possible grant money through Keep Des Plaines Beautiful; research this and come back to the Committee. Mr. Dick Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that petitions, photos and computer enhancements were brought to the City Council last year; IDOT has given approval; the neighbors are in the audience tonight; this will improve our image; their Association will volunteer to be the Adopt -A-Spot volunteers for the area; dedicate it to Paul Jung; Keep Des Plaines Beautiful has supported this plan. Ms. Tracy Lombardo, 241 S. Warrington Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the median may be the only view of Des Plaines people passing through may have; this is a high traffic area; will add beautification and muffle the noise from traffic and the trains. Mr. Bob Wesley, 94 S. Cumberland Parkway, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking if the landscaping will block the view when turning. Mr. Chris Lombardo, 241 S. Warrington Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that currently this is not a good impression for Des Plaines; beautify this area; set a date to work on this. Alderman Petersen asked how long before the work would start. Director of Engineering Oakley stated that planting would begin in the Spring of 2001. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Say ad, to the City Council that the Golf to recommend Road Median Landscape Improvements between Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road be referred to Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission/Streetscape Committee. Motion declared carried. AMENDED 4/3/00 ADD: "City Attorney Wiltse mentioned that he advised the City Council not to use the Adopt-A-Spot Program on the proposed landscaping project on Golf Road between Mt. Prospect Road east to Wolf Road. Instead, if passed, City Attorney Wiltse recommends using a professional service that has the proper equipment, such as flashers, road cones and other safety materials." REPEAL CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARKING RESTRICTION: 221 3/6/00 PAGE EIGHT Alderman Smith stated that on November 15, 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance T-8-99, banning overnight parking in the Cumberland Estates area after petitions were received from residents. Another set of petitions have been received requesting that the overnight parking ban for the subdivision be rescinded. Alderman Brookman stated that further discussion is needed in the neighborhood; we should take our time on this ordinance. Alderman Sayad stated that he has questions about the petitions. Alderman Beauvais asked if there was a meeting with all of the residents; maybe the residents can come up with a solution. Mr. Edward Lapinski, 741 Berkshire Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that not all residents were notified the first time; no Alderman is affected by this ordinance; big inconvenience to residents. A resident at 814 Concord, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that this was originally presented only for Concord Lane; original petition is vague; residents were signing under false pretenses; 105 households want the ordinance overturned. Mr. Roger Johnson, 607 N. Third Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he owns five cars and purchases five City stickers; he is currently breaking the law by blocking the sidewalk because he can't park on the street; there was not a majority of households that signed the first petition. Mr. Bill Trinka, 585 Concord Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the ordinance was adopted one day and tickets were given out the next day because two residents called the City. Mr. Bob Lutzow, 572 Concord, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he circulated the petitions the first time; he is concerned about security; hard for police to sweep the neighborhood; emergency vehicles have a hard time; streets are now cleared at night and during the day; his neighbor uses our streets for storage of his vehicles. Mr. Kent Polkoszek, 625 N. Third Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that there are five vehicles in his household; he was not aware of the first petition. Mr. Dick Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking if this is a good ordinance or a bad ordinance; a special permit or permission is required for overnight parking in other suburbs. CUMBERLAND (Cont'd.) CUMBERLAND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA SURVEY: REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTIONL GO BONDS-ROADS & SEWERS: 222 3/6/00 PAGE NINE Mr. Bob Proda, 575 Concord Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that this petition process is good; the problem is numerous vehicles using streets for free parking; violates character of the area; no hardship to residents without too many vehicles. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council that a meeting with the residents of Cumberland Estates be held in Room 101 of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on March 29, 2000 to discuss overnight parking in the Cumberland Estates subdivision and Staff to notify residents. Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to adopt a substitute motion and recommend to the City Council that Ordinance T-2-00, repealing the Cumberland Estates overnight parking restriction be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Alderman Petersen stated that she is against having one law for a specific area of the City; neighbors should work together. Acting Mayor Arredia stated that we should be careful of city-wide ordinances. Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was: AYES: 4-Christian, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared failed (a tie vote is a failed vote) Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman Sayad stated that a survey card was mailed to residents in the Cumberland Terrace Subdivision to determine their interest in a special service area for construction of curb and gutter. 86 surveys were returned and 85 were opposed to the special service area. No further action is needed. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Brookman, Chair Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of February 25, 2000, which outlined the Reimbursement Resolution, which is the first step in the bond issuance process for street and sewer improvement costs. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of the Reimbursement Resolution that would permit the City the flexibility to issue General Obligation Bonds at any time during the next three (3) years while reimbursing itself for any street and sewer improvement costs incurred between the adoption of the resolution and the issuance of the bonds; and further recommend that Resolution R- 14-00 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. WARRANT REGISTER: SERVICES ON PRIVATE STREETS AND ALLEYS: CITY-OWNED PARKS: TAXICAB REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS: 223 3/6/00 PAGE TEN Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of March 6, 2000 Warrant Register, in the amount of $1,941,567.12, which includes $860.43 in expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-15-00 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of $860.43 -conflict of interest) . ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole meeting held February 28, 2000, that the City continue existing services for the following private streets: Campbell Avenue-east of River Road, Hawthorne Terrace, Forest Edge Lane off Ballard Road, Rita Road, Trailside Lane, Acres Lane, Apple Creek Lane and Crabtree Lane; Staff further study the possibility of right-of-way dedication and street improvements for private streets and alleys for review at a future Engineering Committee meeting and notification and information be given to the residents. Motion declared carried. Alderman Petersen voted no. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee Of the Whole meeting held February 28, 2000, that the City bring the City-owned parks up to the proper safety standards, as outlined in letter from Des Plaines Park District of October 7, 1999, at a cost not to exceed $50,000/Contingency Fund; and titles for the following City-owned parks: Arlington Triangle, Cornell Park, Hoffman Triangle, Horshoe Court, Kutchen, North Golf Cul De Sac, Orchard Court, Prairie Triangle, South Golf Cul De Sac, Teton Park, Westfield Gardens and Yale Court; be turned over to the Des Plaines Park District after which they will be responsible for full maintenance, liability and equipment replacement for these parks. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole meeting held February 28, 2000, to approve proposed amendments to Title X, Chapter 5, Section 5-5-25 - "Public Passenger Vehicles" (taxicabs) , i.e. number of vehicle licenses be increased to 80, taxicab company license fee shall be $1,000, each vehicle must post a City license sticker on the driver's side rear passenger window; and the taxi dispatch/service company proposed section be deleted µP TAXICAB (Cont'd.) SCULPTURE PARK SITES: ZONING CASE 00-2-FP FLOOD PLAIN VARIATION/ 1054 RIVER: GOLF ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVE.: REPEAL CUMBERLAND ESTATES PARKING RESTRICTION: : REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION/ GO BONDS-ROADS & SEWERS: Resolution R-14-00 WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-15-00 224 3/6/00 PAGE ELEVEN From the draft ordinance; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-8-00 AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 5-5-25 "PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE. Motion declared carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on March 20, 2000). Moved by Petersen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the discussion on the sites for the Des Plaines Sculpture Park, be TABLED. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter of Zoning Case 00-2-FP/Flood Plain Variation, 1054 River Road, be TABLED until March 2 O, 2 000, at the property owner's request. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Golf Road Median Landscape Improvements between Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road be referred to Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission/Streetscape Committee for review and report. Motion declared carried. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that a meeting with the residents of Cumberland Estates be held in Room 101 of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on March 29, 2000 to discuss overnight parking in the Cumberland Estates subdivision and Staff to notify residents. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt the Reimbursement Resolution that would permit the City the flexibility to issue General Obligation Bonds at any time during the next three (3) years while reimbursing itself for any street and sewer improvement costs incurred between the adoption of the resolution and the issuance of the bonds; and adopt Resolution R-14-00 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS DECLARING ITS OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT ISSUES. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 0-None 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-15-00, 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 R-15-00 (Cont'd.) SINGLE BID/ GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL: EXECUTIVE SESSION: APPOINTMENTS- REAPPOINT. : 225 3/6/00 PAGE TWELVE MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME Total: $1,941,567.12, which includes $860.43 in expenditures to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of $860.43 -conflict of interest). Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, that the Deputy City Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on February 23, 2000, for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel. Motion declared carried. Deputy City Clerk Peterson opened the single bid for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, which was from Avalon Petroleum Company, 7601 West 1918t Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477, in the base bid amount of $0.938 per gallon for Lead Free Gasoline and $0.8416 per gallon for Diesel Fuel. Acting Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and report. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to go into Exe cu ti ve Session to discuss Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office, Personnel and Executive Session Minutes. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 1-Christiansen ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. The City Council recessed at 10:34 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 10:52 p.m. Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session to approve Mayoral appointments/reappointments as follows: Appointments: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION George Prosiliakos, term to expire August 31, 2001 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Don Rosedale, term to expire April 30, 2003 CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION Irene Serwa, term to expire April 30, 2001 Keith Gerber, term to expire April 30, 2002 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Eugene Fregetto, term to expire April 30, 2003 CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION Mike Lake, term to expire August 30, 2002 Ray Grish, term to expire August 30, 2000 Donna Bavido, term to expire August 30, 2003 LIBRARY BOARD Rhys Read, term to expire June 30, 2000 APPOINTMENTS (Cont'd.) PAGE THIRTEEN SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION Susan Sipich, term to expire August 31, 2003 Sandra Anderson, term to expire August 31, 2002 Marv Eichenfeld, term to expire August 31, 2003 YOUTH COMMISSION Karen Wise, term to expire December 1, 2002 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Paul Saletnik, term to expire April 30, 2001 Reappointments: KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL Joan Chiropolos, term to expire June 1, 2002 Kathy Shanahan, term to expire June 1, 2002 Nancy Wilson, term to expire June 1, 2002 Motion declared carried. 226 3/6/00 ACQUISITION OF Alderman Christiansen stated that the discussion of PROPERTY FOR Acquisition of Property for Open Space will be OPEN SPACE: discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 27, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102 of City Hall instead of in Executive Session later in this meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS 7 DAY OF