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07-17-2000056 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I JULY 17, 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, July 17, 2000. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen. Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant City Manager-EDC Schneider, Assistant to the City Manager Bajor, Assistant Director of Finance Jisa, Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse. PRAYER AND I.VS~ PLEDGE: '?1 PRESENTATION: PROPOSED NEWS BOX ORDINANCE: MEMBERSHIP DUES/SOC: CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Consent Agenda The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Sheila Quirk, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Alliances for William Rainey Harper College. Ms. Quirk briefly reviewed the scope and function of Harper College and the survey that is being sent to residents asking for feedback on what challenges should be priorities for Harper College; she encourages those receiving the survey to respond with their input . Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to TABLE until August 21, 2000, the matter of the proposed News Box Ordinance and Permit Application scheduled to be discussed in Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to TABLE until August 28, 2000, the matter of Membership Dues for Suburban O'Hare Commission scheduled to be discussed in Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Petersen requested that Items 2 and 2a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Becker requested that Items 3, 3a and 8 be removed; Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed; and Alderman Brookman requested that Item 7 be removed. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 2a, and 8. Motion declared carried. to establish a 3, 3a , 4, 4a , 7 Moved by Sayad, secon~ed by Brookman, 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; and Resolution R-51-00 was adopted. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held June 26, 2000, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. 8/21/00 AMENDMENT: "MAYORAL OPENING COMMENTS: Add Acting Mayor Arredia read a letter from a resident commending the attitude and performance of an employee in the City Clerk's Office, Marge Fennell. Alderman Becker stated that it may not be a major thing in the meeting, but he believes that it may be in that person's life." ~ ZONING CASE 00-30-V VARIATION/ 1888 MINER: Ordinance Z-14-00 AGREEMENTS/ N.W. WATER COMM. AND SWANCC RE SIDEWALK &: WATER SUP.: Resolution R-49-00 FACADE REHABILITA. PROGRAM/ 620 LEE: Resolution R-50-00 057 7/17/00 PAGE TWO Moved by Petersen, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation, re Zoning Case 00-30-V, to grant request for an after-the-fact Variation to permit construction of a 12' x 16' (detached) accessory building instead of the maximum permitted size of 10' x 12', in R-1 Single-Family Residential District on property located at 1888 Miner Street; petitioner be required to pay a $150 permit fee for constructing without a permit; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-14-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITH DIMENSIONS OF 12' X 16' FOR A STORAGE SHED WHICH EXCEEDS THE TOTAL AREA LIMIT BY 72 FEET AT 1888 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-30-V). Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Letter of Understanding with Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), 1616 E. Golf Road, and Northwest Water Commission, 1525 Wolf Road, for construction of a sidewalk along the east side of Wolf Road extending southward from the end of the sidewalk at the Walgreens Drug Store in front of the agency's property at 1525 Wolf Road; Northwest Water Commission to reimburse the City for construction of the public sidewalk in the amount of $8,000 (City's portion would be $ 7, o o o) ; amend Year 2 O O O Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program contract with Alliance Contractors, Inc., 1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 (approved on June 19, 2000), in the amount of $15,000/General Improvement Fund, for this construction; further authorize Acting Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Water Supply Agreement whereby the City will supply water to the SWANCC facility at the River Road Transfer Station at a cost of 120% of in-City rate; costs to connect the SWANCC facility to the City water system to be borne by SWANCC; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-49- 00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY (SWANCC) AND A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, SWANCC, AND THE NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION. 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 Christiansen questioned whether this work was really facade rehabilitation and not general maintenance; what were the guidelines. City Manager Douthwaite stated that the City does not have clear guidelines; only a few of these have been done; this work would result in a better looking appearance of this building; there have been no other applicants for these funds this year. Alderman Brookman stated that perhaps the Staff should survey the businesses and maybe tailor our guidelines to fit their needs; we should be concentrating on making the downtown look as good as possible. Alderman Becker stated that he feels this comes under maintenance; he does like the idea of people taking care of their building. Alderman Beauvais stated that we should take a look at the guidelines and if we don't have any, we should table this until we do. FACADE (Cont'd.) BIKEWAY RECREATION. LEASE/ COMMON. ED . : Consent Agenda Resolution R-51-00 PATIO VARIATION/ 1151 WEXFORD: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ PRINTING OF DES PLAINES DIGEST: 058 7/17/00 PAGE THREE Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize payment of $24,200/TIF Project No. 1 Funds, to Gay Meizen, owner of 620 Lee Street building, as the City's contribution for the rehabilitation for acid washing of all brick, tuck- pointing and window replacement on this building; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-50-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $24, 200 TO GAY MEIZEN, OWNER OF 620 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUILDING FACADE. Alderman Beauvais stated that she will be voting no because we don't have guidelines and this work might not be in the guidelines we may develop in the future. Alderman Christiansen stated that he doesn't think this falls under the guidelines that we have now; the owner should be doing this work; until we set some guidelines, he is voting no. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Petersen ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a 20-year Recreational Lease with Commonwealth Edison Company, P.O. Box 767, Chicago, IL 60690, to permit the City to install and maintain a 10' wide bikeway on Commonwealth Edison property from Terrace School to Kenilworth Court, for a total lease fee of $1; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-51-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A 20 YEAR RECREATIONAL LEASE BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE BIKE PATH EXTENSION FROM TERRACE SCHOOL TO KENILWORTH COURT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section 4 -7-9 of the Building Code Amendments, for property located at 1151 Wexford Court, to permit construction of a new patio that would extend 19' from the building foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15' from the building foundation) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Brookman stated that she would like some consideration given to changing the print color for the Des Plaines Digest. City Manager Douthwaite stated that he would coordinate that with Staff. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for the bi-monthly printing of the Des Plaines Digest, that would be in the best interest of the City, to Fairchild Printing, 22 N. Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106, as follows: September and November, Year 2000 -$2,925 per edition; Year 2001 -$2,925 per edition; Year 2002 -$2,990 per edition; and Year 2003 -$3, 050 per edition/all City Clerk's Budgeted 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. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: WARRANT REGISTER: NEW LIQ. LIC. CATEGORY/ CENTRAL BUS. &: TIF DISTRICTS: 059 7/17/00 PAGE FOUR Alderman Becker stated that Fire Station #2 is probably our worse station; it is not working as it should; we need to get serious about a new Station #2. Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2 , returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2000. Motion declared carried. ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair Alderman Sayad stated that the new procedure for issuance of business licenses seems to be working; fees have increased to $35,000; this is very commendable. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of July 17, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the amount of $4, 3 02, 4 7 o. 6 5; and further recommend that Resolution R-52-00 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. LEGAL &: LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of July 10, 2000, regarding an interest by 7-Eleven Company to locate a store in the Library Plaza which would involve the sale of beer and wine in carry-out only; City's current ordinance does permit beer and wine sales only, but not for carry-out; a new ordinance is being proposed for the Tax Increment Financing District and C-5 Central Business District. Alderman Becker stated that he is not comfortable with this; it ie tao alase te efie Lisr ary ~ \ tJ .se~"(' -------;;;;--David Dresner, LR Development (City' s developer for :"'\ this site) , addressed the Committee of the Whole stating r-0~~f-) that the proposed 7-Eleven store would be over 100 feet l\ from the Library. Alderman Sayad stated that he doesn't think it should be even that close; he agrees with Alderman Becker. Mr. Dresner stated that the 7-Eleven store is a very significant tenant for this area; the next door tenant said they would pull out if the 7-Eleven store's request is not approved. Alderman Petersen stated that she is in favor of this request because it is just in the TIF District; she sees nothing wrong with this. Alderman Sayad stated that there is going to be a lot of young people around there; the temptation to buy liquor is there. Mr. Donald Ciszewski, Real Estate Manager for 7-Eleven, Inc., 1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 170, Schaumburg, IL 60173, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they sell many age-restricted products; they do a good job of this; they card anyone under the age of 27; we have scanner registers; we feel we are a responsible retailer; we are only looking to rent 2,500 sq. ft. with two (2) to three (3) cooler doors, about less than 100 ~ 8/21/00 AMENDMENT: Add "we don't allow this type of store throughout the City and he doesn't know why we should change the laws because the developer is scampering around trying to fill these empty stores." LIQ. LIC. (Cont'd.) PERRY ST. ANGLE PARK./ MINER TO LAUREL: PURCHASE OF HOME SAFETY LIGHT BULBS: 060 7/17/00 PAGE FIVE sq. ft.; he is very disappointed with what he is hearing from the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Beauvais stated that she doesn't have a problem with the liquor license, just that it singles out the C-5 Central Business District; she would like something for the whole City; she doesn't want to pick and choose; she would rather have this more uniform. Alderman Christiansen stated that in the past similar requests from convenient stores in other parts of the City have been denied; we should look at this Citywide. Alderman Elstner stated that he has never heard people say they want a liquor store downtown. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council that request for an additional category for liquor license for Beer and Wine Carry-Out Sales Only in Tax Increment Financing District and C-5 Central Business District be DENIED; and Ordinance M-35-00 be voided. Motion declared carried. Alderman Petersen voted no. ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of July 7, 2000, regarding request for angle parking along Perry Street between Miner Street and Laurel Avenue in order to add additional on-street parking spaces; this would necessitate making Perry Street one-way going east; both the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) and the Fire Department are opposed to this request. Alderman Elstner stated that this area is in need of parking; there is no parking on Laurel Avenue. Alderman Christiansen stated that angle parking has worked well in his Ward with a time restriction. Alderman Becker stated that he sees a need but he is not willing to see public safety at risk. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council that request for angle parking along Perry Street between Miner Street and Laurel Avenue be TABLED until September 5, 2000, so that the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) can review all parking in the area and report back to the Committee of the Whole. Motion declared carried. PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Becker, Chair Alderman Becker reviewed the possibility of offering home safety light bulbs to residents; when in distress, just flicking the light switch off and on twice activates the Emergency Beacon to flash on and off continuously to alert police, fire or neighbors to a problem; his only concern is how they would be distributed--they could be included with the free Home Fire Inspection packet along with the smoke detectors. Alderman Becker stated that 3,000 bulbs would cost $5 each and that ensures the City the price of $5 each with a minimum order of only one (1) case after that. Alderman Sayad stated that we should get just a minimum order and test them out with the residents. Alderman Brookman suggested that the City order 400 bulbs and pay the increased amount of $12.50. LIGHT BULBS (Cont'd.) ORDINANCE Z-11-00 FLOOD PLAIN VARIATION/ 1054 RIVER: 061 7/17/00 PAGE SIX Fire Chief Farinella stated that they could be available at City Hall, Fire Department, Police Department, Ward meetings, Neighbor Watch Program meetings; we should make them available for a break-even price. Alderman Christiansen stated that there are a lot of "what if's" in order to make this work. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council that the purchase of home safety light bulbs (Emergency Beacon) be TABLED until August 7, 2000, and Staff be authorized to review this matter, i.e. minimum order, cost to residents (if any), distribution. Motion declared carried. ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 9-14-6(B) OF THE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITHOUT THE COMPENSATORY STORAGE GUIDELINES BEING MET AT 1054 S. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES (CASE 00-2-FP). A discussion followed regarding the potential flooding as a result of this house being constructed. Alderman Brookman stated that perhaps the City could buy this property and it be used as a nursery to grow trees; leaving it open would help with the flooding problem and the current owner would not lose his investment. Alderman Smith stated that he agrees with most of what Alderman Brookman said except he doesn't feel that we have an obligation to the homeowner; we shouldn't purchase land for anyone; the petitioner met all the conditions but one. Alderman Petersen stated that the City Council has been holding this up since January; we should come to a decision tonight. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a substitute motion and recommend to the City Council that the City purchase the property at 1054 S. River Road and use it as a tree nursery. Alderman Christiansen stated that the petitioner should have checked with an attorney before he bought this property; the Flood Committee as well as the Staff has recommended that this request be denied; we should deny this request and look at all the vacant land. Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was: AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman NAYS: 5-Christiansen, Elstner, Becker, Smith, Petersen ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared failed. Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to adopt a substitute motion and recommend to the City Council to deny request, re 1054 S. River Road, void Ordinance Z-11- 00; and Staff be authorized to review all open parcels in the flood plain for possible purchase by the City. 1054 RIVER (Cont'd.) WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-52-00 NEW LIQ. LIC. CATEGORY/ CENTRAL BUS. &: TIF DISTRICTS: PERRY ST. ANGLE PARK./ MINER TO LAUREL: PURCHASE OF HOME SAFETY LIGHT BULBS: CHANGE OF BID RETURN DATE/ WEBSTER LANE SIDEWALK: 062 7/17/00 PAGE SEVEN Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner NAYS: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared failed. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to call for the question. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no. Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was: AYES: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance z-11-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 9-14-6(B) OF THE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITHOUT THE COMPENSATORY STORAGE GUIDELINES BEING MET AT 1054 S. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES (CASE 00-2-FP). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Arredia ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared failed (a 2/3's affirmative vote (6) is necessary to pass an ordinance at the meeting at which it is placed on First Reading; final action on this matter under Unfinished Business on August 7, 2000). Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-52-00, 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: $4,302,470.65. 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 Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that request for an additional category for liquor license for Beer and Wine Carry-Out Sales Only in Tax Increment Financing District and C-5 Central Business District be DENIED; and Ordinance M-35-00 be voided. Motion declared carried. Alderman Petersen voted no. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that request for angle parking along Perry Street between Miner Street and Laurel Avenue by TABLED until September 5, 2000, so that the Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) can review all parking in the area and report back to the Committee of the Whole. Motion declared carried. Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the purchase of home safety light bulbs (Emergency Beacon) be TABLED until August 7, 2000; and Staff be authorized to review this matter, i.e. minimum order, cost to residents (if any), distribution. Motion declared carried. City Clerk McAllister announced that the bid return date for Webster Lane Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements has been changed from July 6, 2000 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2000. SINGLE BID/ CUMBERLAND CIRCLE IMPROVE.: EXECUTIVE SESSION: BIANNUAL REVIEW/ EXEC. SESS. MINUTES: APPOINTMENT/ POLICE CHIEF: ADJOURNMENT: 063 7/17/00 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, that City Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on July 6, 2000, for Cumberland Circle Concrete and Gutter Removal and Replacement. Motion declared carried. City Clerk McAllister opened the single bid for Cumberland Circle Concrete and Gutter Removal and Replacement, which was from Alliance Contractors, Inc., 1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098, in the total bid amount of $11,135.25 (315 LF @ $35.35). Acting Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and report. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive Session to discuss biannual review of Executive Session minutes and personnel. 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. The City Council recessed at 9:28 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 10:30 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 consensus 1n Executive Session that the following Executive Session minutes, or port ions thereof, no longer require confidential treatment and are available for public inspection: January 20, 1997 -Melchert v. City September 15, 1997 -Melchert v. City January 19, 1998 -Melchert v. City January 17, 2000 -Biannual Review of Minutes And further concur with consensus in Executive Session that the need for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of the remaining Executive Session minutes. Motion declared carried. Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus in Executive Session to concur with Mayoral appointment of Police Captain Jim Ryan as the new police chief, effective August 7, 2000. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. ~@212~ Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK 2000