05-01-2000001
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, MAY
1, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, May 1, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Petersen. Aldermen
Beauvais, Elstner and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:40 p.m.
Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:41
p. m. Alderman Elstner arrived at 6: 59. Alderman Beauvais
left the meeting at 11:48 p.m.
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, Director of Emergency Communications
Ornberg, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYE·R AND
PLEDGE:
9-1-1
UNION
CONTRACT:
RECOGNITION:
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen,
Executive Session to discuss 9-1-1 Union
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker,
Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Elstner, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:51 p.m.
to go into
negotiations.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Petersen.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to ratify collective
bargaining agreement between the City and the
Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) , Des Plaines
Civilian Chapter #282, effective May 1, 1999 and ending
April 30, 2002; to reflect a 3% increase effective May
1, 1999 to April 30, 2000, a 3.5% increase effective May
1, 2000 to April 30, 2001, and a 3.5% increase effective
May 2, 2001 to April 30, 2002; Acting Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute same; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary documents. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Elstner
Motion declared carried.
Acting Mayor Arredia recognized Des Plaines resident,
Lorraine Blaha, who recently received the Cook County
Sheriff's Senior Medal of Honor for her many hours of
dedicated service to the Des Plaines Senior Center.
RECOGNITION
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
HEARING/
ANNEXATION
2532
CHURCH:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
002
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Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Margaret Polovchak of Des
Plaines Area-Project Success, who presented certificates
of appreciation to the following Des Plaines residents
for their work as Census Volunteers in passing out Census
Awareness posters, handbills and videos to Des Plaines
businesses and residents, assisting residents in
completing Census forms, and spreading the word of the
confidentiality and importance of the Census to our
community:
Monica Silva
Carmen McNamera
Josue Jaimes
Rozan Dein
Sylvia Garcia
Margaritta Medina
Jose Llanos
Ramon Sanchez
Pilar Montoya
Elizabeth Morales
Norma Matos
Kathy Puetz
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000
Acting Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order
at 7:01 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant
to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to
consider the annexation of certain property located at
2532 Church Street (at Good Avenue) .
Acting Mayor Arredia 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 7:04 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating he came before the City Council in March
regarding homeowners' responsibility for sewer repairs
from their home to the street; he has heard nothing from
the City; he would like this discussed in a Committee of
the Whole meeting in the near future.
Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
City Council stating that during a Neighborhood Watch
meeting the residents talked about a group home that was
in their area; they had no information about this home;
they would like to be kept informed when things like this
happen in their neighborhood.
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 4, 4a and 12 be
removed from the Consent Agenda, Alderman Christiansen
requested that Item 7 be removed, and City Clerk
McAllister stated that a resident had also requested that
Item 12 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a, 7 and 12 . Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances A-1-00, M-11-00, M-12-00, M-13-
00, M-14-00, M-15-00, M-16-00, M-17 -00 and Z-5-00 were
adopted; and Ordinances M-18-00 and Z-6-00 were placed
on First Reading.
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1529
OAKWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-18-00
ZONING CASE
00-15-CU
CONDIT. USE/
725 w.
GOLF ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-6-00
REALLOCATION
OF IDRBs TO
VILLAGE OF
HODGKINS &
IDFA:
Resolution
R-31-00
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
2040 BUSSE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 17 ,
2000, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit the
continued existence of a sidewalk, 2.83' wide and 16.21'
long (built without a permit), extending between the
existing public sidewalk and the curb, on property
located at 1529 Oakwood Avenue; contingent upon
petitioner paying a $150 permit fee for doing work
without a permit; Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary license agreement; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
18-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SHARI C. EKLOF, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CONCRETE SIDEWALK IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1529 OAKWOOD AVENUE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff, re Case 00-15-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit construction of a new Class B restaurant
in C-4 Regional Shopping District just west of existing
facility on property located at 725 W. Golf Road;
petitioner be permitted to install a 5' wide perimeter
landscaping area instead of the required 7'; contingent
upon traffic entering from the two (2) main entrances on
the east side of the parcel with all traffic moving one-
way, counter-clockwise; at least 46 parking spaces be
provided; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-6-00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-1 OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CLASS B
RESTAURANT AT 725 W. GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE 00-15-CU). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman advised the City Council that the
Village of Hodgkins now only needs $2,471,300 of the
City's $2,763,600 IDRB Volume Cap; the City could then
cede the balance of $292,300 to the Illinois Development
Finance Authority; the full 2% service fee of $55,272
would still be paid.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Village of
Hodgkins that City cede $2, 763, 600 of its Year 2 000
Industrial Revenue Bond Volume Cap of $2,763,600; City
cede the balance of $292,300 to the Illinois Development
Finance Authority for issuance of Private Activity Bonds
by Morton Grove Pharmaceutical; and City be paid a
service fee in the amount of $55,272 ($49,426 by Village
of Hodgkins and $5,846 by Morton Grove Pharmaceutical);
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-31-00 -AS
AMENDED, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REALLOCATION OF THE
2000 VOLUME CAP OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO THE VILLAGE OF HODGKINS,
ILLINOIS AND TO THE ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
AUTHORITY. 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 Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
the Building Code Amendments to permit construction of
a circular driveway, 12' wide and 133' long, and
connected to existing driveway, in the front yard of ~
---==~==========-==----==c--===============~-=~=
2040 BUSSE
(Cont'd.)
PATIO
VARIATION/
283 DRAKE:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSAL/
CABLE
INTERVIEW
PROGRAMS:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
004
5/1/00
PAGE FOUR
property located at 2040 Busse Highway (Code requires the
Building Code Committee to approve all front yard
circular driveways) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for
property located at 2 83 Drake Lane, to permit
construction of an oversized patio that would extend 20'
from the rear of the house (Code permits patios to extend
15' from the building foundation) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Alderman Christiansen stated that he does not care for
the format planned for the four (4) interview programs;
each alderman should have the opportunity to be
interviewed and show pictures of his/her Ward; 15-2 o
minutes with photos.
Alderman Sayad stated that he thinks something like that
is being planned, i.e. a discussion with the Acting Mayor
and then turn it over to the aldermen; two aldermen
together with the Acting Mayor at one time.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that the aldermen would
decide what they want to talk about.
Alderman Brookman stated that she can't justify spending
$7, 000 on this kind of programing; our City Council
meetings are filmed twice a month during which there are
aldermen comments; she can't support this but would
support the information segment.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to accept
proposal from Count Video Productions, 2070 N. Rand Road,
Palatine, IL 60074, for the production of four (4)
interview programs with no set format at this time, in
the total amount of $ 6, 7 5 O; and further recommend to
contract with Mr. James F. Mitchell, 1017 W. Cypress,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005, to moderate this series in
the total amount of $500; all funds to come from Cable
Services Commission Budget. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Purchase and Installation of a
Heating/Cooling/Ventilating System at Fire Station #2,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2000. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 606 Lee Street Building Demolition
and Parking Lot Construction, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, May 18, 2000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve change of bid return date
for Year 2000 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program from
May 11, 2000 to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2000. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
A-1-00
ANNEXATION/
2532
CHURCH ST.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-11-00
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES/
SALARY
ADJUSTMENT:
005
5/1/00
PAGE FIVE
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
A-1-00, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 2532 CHURCH STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be abstaining on
the wage adjustment for the Fire Department officers '
portion of this ordinance -conflict of interest.
Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he requested at a previous City
Council meeting that when wage adjustment are reported
out of Executive Session that the matter go into a
Committee of the Whole format for public input; he was
told by the Acting Mayor that only one ( 1) alderman · J agreed to the merit of that request_;__iie w9_uld like
,Ll"o everyone to know that t.his__i_nv_o_l~~. 5 ~illTVi:D this ~~ r--yea.r, next year and every year; he can't uri erstand why f ~ the aldermen do not want to discuss this important issue
. in the Committee of the Whole; why do you talk about
[}Jlil liquor licenses, garbage cans and not want to talk about µ~ this much money; he finds it very discouraging; it is
depressing; you should rethink your position.
ORDINANCE
M-12-00
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
POLICE AUC. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-13-00
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Acting Mayor Arredia that he was the one who met with the
various unions many times for discussion on these matters
and Mr. Sherwood should remember that; he hopes people
don't think we are hiding anything.
Mr. Sherwood stated that at least if it was in the
Committee of the Whole, people would have the opportunity
to discuss these increases.
Alderman Brookman reminded Mr. Sherwood that people can
remove any item from the Consent Agenda for full
discussion.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-11-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I-A "FIRE GROUP,"
SCHEDULE II-A "POLICE GROUP," SCHEDULE III-A "CLERICAL,
ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP," SCHEDULE IV
"SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP," SCHEDULE V-A
"TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP," AND
SCHEDULE VI-A "LABOR/TRADES SUPERVISORY GROUP" OF SECTION
1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF
CHAPTER 15, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO
REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000 TO APRIL
30, 2001. 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 Brookman abstained on
voting for the wage adjustment for Fire Department
officers -conflict of interest).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-12-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES (Annual Police Department
Auction) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-13 -0 0, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES (Northwest Municipal Conference Surplus Vehicle
and Equipment Auction) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-14-00
EXEMPTION/
PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-15-00
1999
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIA. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-16-00
DISSOLVING
TIF #2/
WILLE RD.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-17-00
DISTRI. OF
SURPLUS FDS./
TIF #2:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-5-00
VARIATION/
1693
MAPLE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT/
REAPPOINT. :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PAGE SIX
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-14-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 8 "LIMITATIONS ON CONTRACTS" OF THE DES PLAINES,
CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE SPECIFIC TO
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND TO OPT OUT OF CERTAIN STATE
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-15-00, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1999 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1999. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-16-00, AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR THE DES PLAINES WILLE/MT.
PROSPECT ROADS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-17-00, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS FUNDS IN THE DES
PLAINES TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND
PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THOSE FUNDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
Z-5-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8. 2-1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
FOUR FOOT AT 1693 MAPLE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(00-14-V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following appointments/reappointment:
Appointments:
CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION Margie Olszewski
KEEP D. P. BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION -Maggie 0 1 Donnell Ancona
Reappointment
PLAN COMMISSION Corinne Zobott
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on May
15, 2000)
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of May 1, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the amount
of $2,054,604.23, which included $3,073.15 in
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-32-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving expenditures to Horne Depot in the
amount of $3,073.15 -conflict of interest).
LIQ. LIC./
1223
OAKTON ST.:
ZONING CASE
00-12-CU-V
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
007
5/1/00
PAGE SEVEN
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioner Suethei K. Hong was sworn in by the City Clerk
and gave testimony before the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for Class E Liquor License
for property located at 1223 Oakton Street, d/b/a Chang
Jiang Buffet; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and Ordinance M-19-00 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of April 14, 2000, regarding request made by the
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Des Plaines
for a Conditional Use to permit expansion of their place
of worship on property located at 382 s. Mt. Prospect
Road.
Petitioner Pastor Samuel Lee and architect for the
project, Mr. Carl Santos, were introduced.
Alderman Petersen asked when the church is used. Pastor
Lee said on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and two (2)
services on Sundays; the rest of the time people
occasionally come in to pray.
Alderman Sayad stated that there were two (2) Ward
meetings on this matter; many concerns were brought up
at the meetings, i.e. where is the water going to go,
noise problems, parking, there will probably be more
services added with this expansion; concerns about
traffic existing the property.
Alderman Sayad did commend the church officials for their
efforts to accommodate the residents, but with the number
of concerns, he will be voting no on this matter.
Pastor Lee stated that he has talked to nine (9) of the
13 homes around the church and they have now changed
their minds and are not against the project; he was never
able to reach two (2) of the remaining four (4)
residents.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would like to see a plan
for water runoff and lighting; the church has been very
cooperative, but he has concerns.
Alderman Smith stated that the church is not asking for
a zoning change--a church is allowed there; all they are
asking for is to expand and add parking; they would have
to meet City requirements regarding flooding, lights, and
traffic before they could get a permit; he is for this
expansion.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is concerned about the
additional parking spaces; where is the water going to
go; could they make the building smaller. Pastor Lee
stated that they are not making the building as large as
they could under the Code.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the City Council would
have to find a compelling reason not to grant this
request.
Mr. Richard Hutton, 31 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived here 21
years; the majority of the neighbors feel that this is
an imposition and would cause flooding; 85% of the lot
CHURCH
(Cont'd.)
BID REVIEW/
CUMBERLAND
CIRCLE
CONCRETE
EDGING:
008
5 /1 /00
PAGE EIGHT
is going to be covered with asphalt; he is opposed to
this project because of the potential for flooding;
increase in noise level; traffic problems will increase;
lighting problems.
Mrs. Maria Bellantuono, 20 W. Fremont Court, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that her property
backs up to the church; she does want to be a good
neighbor; she commended Pastor Lee for his efforts; she
asked how many Des Plaines residents are members of this
church. Pastor Lee said he didn't know. Mrs.
Bellantuono stated that she is concerned about the safety
of her child; traffic; flooding.
A resident at 21 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is concerned about
water, traffic, noise; and the plans for expansion.
Mr. Vito Bellantuono, 20 W. Fremont Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is against the
expansion; they have no information about what the
lighting would be; on timers?; what will happen to the
traffic; he commended Pastor Lee for his efforts to work
with the neighbors.
Mr. Sammartino, 40 Fremont Court, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that water comes into his yard now,
what will it be like after the expansion; where are they
going to put the snow; he is concerned about flooding.
The Secretary of the Governing Board of the church
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the
concerns of the people will be taken up in their proper
order at a later time; they really have tried to be good
neighbors with the residents; they are trying to live
within their legal rights.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council that this matter be held until engineering
drawings and lighting drawings can be presented to the
Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council to
DENY request, re Zoning Case 00-12-CU-V, for a
Conditional Use to permit expansion of a place of worship
in R-1 Single-Family Residential District, on property
located at 382 S. Mt. Prospect Road.
Following further discussion, moved by Becker, seconded
by Brookman, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried.
Motion declared carried on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Smith and Petersen voted no.
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed Director of Public Works
Killian's memo of April 7, 2000, regarding the bids for
the concrete edging work on the inside of the Cumberland
Circle which were requested because of the continual
problem of tire ruts in the Circle from trucks; gravel
and resodding have been tried, only to be damaged within
a couple of days.
Alderman Brookman suggested that perhaps the trucks
should be restricted to the outside lane of the Circle.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that IDOT has
rejected that suggestion before because of the amount of
traffic in that area. Police Chief Sturlini stated that
that would also cause a large number of accidents in the
Circle.
CUMBERLAND
(Cont'd.)
GARBAGE
CONTAINER
SIZE:
009
5/1/00
PAGE NINE
Mr. Nick Chiropolos, 156 N. Third Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and gave a brief history of the
efforts that have been made over the years to alter the
Cumberland Circle; there have only been light fender-
benders there--no fatalities; it is a landmark; there
should have been a public hearing on this matter; a high
curb should be put there and painted yellow; put a 3'
restricted area around the curb; the curb is the key; it
will act as a deterrent; this is a solution that will
work.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that even with a
9" curb, the trucks can still drive over it.
Mr. John Schraw, 235 N. Wolf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived there
40 years; Alderman Brookman made a very good suggestion;
the City should put up a concrete barricade like under
the "S" curve on Northwest Highway.
Mr. Paul Andrews, 526 State Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks Nick's idea
is a good first step; maybe there should also be better
lighting.
Mrs. Sandra Crocker, 640 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that a high curb is
needed; a concrete area would be an invitation for our
children to play on.
Mr. Bob Crocker, 640 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks trucks
using the outside lane would be dangerous; he likes the
Circle and would hate to see it destroyed; if concrete
is put in, he hopes it will be several feet deep; once
it is put in, it will be an invitation for the trucks to
drive over it; he thinks Nick's suggestion is good; put
in a camera and find the people who are driving over it.
Mr. John Sieben, 870 N. Golf Cul-De-Sac, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived there
41 years; the problem with the Circle is that IDOT moved
in; they should be moved out.
Mr. Jim Kostohrys, 521 Cornell Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is a 20 year
resident; he likes Nick's idea; they have similar circles
in England with very few stop signs, but they do have
higher curbs; this would work here; signage could be
better.
Director of Public Works Killian stated that IDOT has
denied the City's request for additional signage.
Mr. Bob Suriano, 1258 Wayne Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that if we don't own the
Circle, let's get rid of it.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to reject all bids received for the
Cumberland Circle Concrete Edging, and City request
permission and funding from Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) to construct a 9" high curb around
the inside edge of the Circle for which bids will be
requested at a later date. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that the matter of the size of garbage
containers be TABLED until May 15, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
ZONING CASE
00-02-FP
VARIATION/
1054 RIVER:
RECESS:
ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR
SIDEWALKS/
WEBSTER LANE:
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PAGE TEN
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that Zoning Case 00-02-FP, regarding a
Variation to the Flood Plain Development Guidelines, be
TABLED until May 15, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, for a three (3)
minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 10:20 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 10:27 p.m.
Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of April
19, 2000, which detailed an estimate of cost of $602,000
for the construction of public sidewalks and drainage
along both sides of Webster Lane from Oakton Street to
Howard Avenue; he has no source for funding.
Alderman Brookman stated that she has been bringing up
the subject of sidewalks on Webster Lane for 3-1/2 years;
this is a main thoroughfare; this is a life-safety issue;
it abuts a grammar school and a high school; it is an
accident waiting to happen; a large area will benefit
from this project; funding can come from the General
Improvement Fund.
Alderman Petersen asked if the 50-50 Program could be
used for this project; and where does storm water go.
Director Oakley stated that the 50-50 Program was
discontinued about three (3) years ago; the water drains
into the MWRD.
Alderman Sayad stated that he received several calls from
people who were in favor of this project and several
calls from people who did not live in the Ward who were
against the project; it is our responsibility to protect
our children.
Alderman Christiansen stated that we have heard from
other areas who have asked for this same thing; we turned
them down and said the work would have to be done by
special assessment, then the people didn't want it; this
street has never had sidewalks; these homes were built
this way; he doesn't see this street as a feeder street
to the schools; he is opposed to this project because of
the money involved; there are other areas in town that
don't have sidewalks; if this passes, similar areas in
town will be before us asking for the same thing; unless
it is done by special assessment, he is against this
project.
Alderman Smith asked Alderman Brookman why she thinks
this street needs sidewalks. Alderman Brookman stated
that 49 years ago this was a quiet street; unfortunately,
times have changed and this is no longer a quiet street;
it is a main thoroughfare; accidents will be paid for by
all the taxpayers; only 1% of the traffic is from people
who live there, the rest are drive-through cars; this is
a life-safety issue.
Alderman Sayad stated that if we have problems in other
areas, let's take them one by one, but let's do this one.
Alderman Petersen stated that it seemed to her that we
should do this; it is our job; let's take the problem
areas one by one.
WEBSTER LANE
(Cont'd.)
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Ms. Beverly Conrad, 1732 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has lived there
31 years; there are not that many children on that
street; the traffic has been there since they put in the
light at Oakton Street 18 years ago; she is concerned
about the cost; Alderman Brookman promised her that it
would not cost her one cent.
Alderman Brookman stated that she went to over 50 homes;
she spoke to the fact that the street is deteriorating;
she told the residents that she would pursue this and the
money would come out of the General Improvement Fund.
Mr. Paul Schaefer, 1740 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating he spoke to Alderman
Brookman about his concern for the trees; are they going
to move the trees. Alderman Brookman stated that she
said she was not prepared to answer that question at the
time, but would check with the Staff.
Mr. Curt Bohlmann, 1893 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that his wife got hit by
a car two years ago; they have a lot of kids walking down
that street; there is going to be an accident sooner or
later; he knows he is going to lose a tree.
A resident at 1846 Webster Lane addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he has lived there six (6)
years; there is much more traffic now than when he moved
there; come and see between 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 2:30-6:00
p.m.; kids walk wherever they can; people walk coming
back from shopping at all hours; cars speed down Webster
Lane.
A resident at 1836 Webster Lane addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that there has been an increase in
traffic in just the two (2) years that he has lived
there; there are a number of children coming from school.
Ms. Delta Craft, 1954 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has three (3)
children and is worried about their walking to school;
please put in the sidewalks.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has gone up and
down Webster Lane and that is a thoroughfare; it is an
accident waiting to happen; you owe it to the people on
that street.
Ms. Patricia Fanning, 1790 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has lived there
15 years; she is in favor of the sidewalks; traffic is
very heavy.
Mr. Jim Palm, 1679 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he is in favor of the
sidewalks; traffic has increased in just the few years
that he has lived there; safety is for all of us not just
the children.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is not against the
sidewalks, but ask for a special tax and see what the
residents would say.
Ms. Gina Bohlmann, 1893 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that yes they knew that
there wasn't sidewalks there when they moved there, but
we should try to improve their area.
A resident at 1872 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that the street is very dangerous;
please do something.
WEBSTER LANE
(Cont'd.)
CHIEF ELEC.
OFFICIALS
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R-23-00
PARTIAL
FUNDING/
D.P. PARK
DISTRICT
SKATE PARK:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-32-00
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Mrs. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this problem should
be attended to; this is a very dangerous street.
Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this sounds like a
traffic problem, isn't there a less expensive way;
perhaps a cul-de-sac; maybe this isn't a sidewalk issue
but a traffic issue.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that new sidewalks be installed and drainage improvements
be made on Webster Lane, between Oakton Street and Howard
Avenue, at an estimated cost of $602,000/General
Improvement Fund.
Following further discussion, moved by Becker, seconded
by Sayad, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Aldermen
Christiansen and Smith voted no.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
City Clerk McAllister announced that the matter of the
Chief Elected Officials Agreement, Workforce Investment
Board and Resolution R-23-00, are being held until May
15, 2000, under Unfinished Business.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held April 24,
2000, that City enter into a partnership with the Des
Plaines Park District to construct a permanent Skate Park
at Prairie Lakes Park, in the amount of $50,000 each from
the City and the Des Plaines Park District; contingent
upon the Park District applying and receiving a grant
through the State of Illinois Open Space Acquisition and
Development Program in the amount of $100,000 (City's
portion to come from Contingency Funds) . 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-32-00, 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 MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,054,604.23, which includes $3,073.15 in expenditures
to Horne 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
$3,073.15 -conflict of interest).
ZONING CASE
00-12-CU-V
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
CUMBERLAND
CIRCLE:
GARBAGE
CONTAINER
SIZE:
LIQ. LIC./
1223
OAKTON ST.:
Ordinance
M-19-00
ZONING CASE
00-02-FP
VARIATION/
1054 RIVER:
SIDEWALK &
DRAINAGE/
WEBSTER
LANE:
REIMBURSE.
OF COST/
DRIVEWAY
APRON AT
429 LYNN CT.:
013
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PAGE THIRTEEN
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY
request, re Zoning Case 00-12-CU-V, for a Conditional Use
to permit expansion of a place of worship in R-1 Single-
Family Residential District, on property located at 382
S. Mt. Prospect Road. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City reject
all bids received for the Cumberland Circle Concrete
Edging, and City request permission and funding from
Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT) to construct
a 9" high curb around the inside edge of the Circle for
which bids will be requested at a later date. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of the size of garbage containers by TABLED until May 15,
2000. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
request for Class E Liquor License for property located
at 1223 Oakton Street, d/b/a Chang Jiang Buffet ;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-19-00.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-19-00, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS"
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF CLASS E LICENSES BY ONE FROM 15 TO 16 TO ADD
CHANG JIANG BUFFET LOCATED AT 1223 OAKTON STREET, DES
PLAINES. 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 Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Zoning
Case 00-02-FP, regarding a Variation to the Flood Plain
Development Guidelines, for property located at 1054 S.
River Road, be TABLED until May 15, 2000.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that new
sidewalks be installed and drainage improvements be made
on Webster Lane, between Oakton Street and Howard Avenue,
at an estimated cost of $602, 000/General Improvement
Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad
Brookman, Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by
homeowner at 429 Lynn Court for
concrete driveway apron in the
City will be removing it
reconstruction on Dulles Road.
was:
Brookman, to reimburse
cost of installing a new
amount of $800, because
for scheduled street
Upon roll call, the vote
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
TOUHY AVE.
REZONING:
ADJOURNMENT:
PAGE FOURTEEN
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that
authorized to proceed with process for rezoning
side of Touhy Avenue, between Maple Street
Street, from R-1 Single-Family Residential
to C-2 Limited Office Commercial District.
declared carried.
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Staff be
the south
and Dale
Motion
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF .~-~~-' 2000 An~ Arredia\ ACTING MAYOR