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:
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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
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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.
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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:
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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. :
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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.:
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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.)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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. :
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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.)
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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.
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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