08-07-2000064
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
AUGUST 7, 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, August 7, 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, Acting Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Director
of Public Works Killian, Sr. Civil Engineer Kaszuba, Director of
Community Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services
Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
SWEARING IN
OF POLICE
CHIEF:
PRESENTATION:
ACKNOWLEDGE-
MENT:
MAINTENANCE
OF LATERAL
SEWERS:
LIQ. LIC./
965-967 s.
ELMHURST:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Phil Sheets,
First United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
City Clerk McAllister administered the Oath of Off ice to
Police Captain Jim Ryan as the new Police Chief of Des
Plaines. Acting Mayor Arredia presented Police Chief
Ryan with his official badge and warm congratulations on
behalf of the City.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented Certificates of
Appreciation to the following people who had been
nominated for the "Be Nice Month" awards:
Maureen Garay, 1752 Orchard Street
Edith and Leonard Beverly, 563 Radcliffe Avenue
Marylin and Wayne Bachar, 918 S. Golf Cul-De-Sac
(accepting for neighbors on S. Golf Cul-De-Sac)
Henry Sikoda, 81 Dover Drive
Gerardo Vite and Jose Llanos, 1 North Broadway
(accepting for Genesis Group)
Stephanie Britt, 721 Rose Avenue
Amanda Volkmann, 500 Kenilworth Court
Alyssa Taylor
Molly Mattos, 1321 Henry Avenue
Acting Mayor Arredia acknowledged the following girls who
were recently awarded the "Girl Scout Silver Medal"
(second highest possible award) : Jennifer Orstrom -Third
Ward; Melissa Orstrom -Third Ward; Deanna Tyler -Fourth
Ward; Laura Holinquist -Fourth Ward; Valerie Brunton -
Four Ward; and Holly Buta -Seventh Ward.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
August 21, 2000, the matter of the report regarding
Maintenance of Lateral Sewers scheduled to be discussed
in Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
further notice the request for a new Class B-1 Liquor
License for property located at 965-967 S. Elmhurst Road
and Ordinance M-34-00 scheduled to be discussed in
Committee of the Whole later this evening. Motion
declared carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRESENTATION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
CON-WAY
TRANS. V.
CITY:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation. 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 7:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Consumer Protection
Coordinator Jeff Winings, who gave a brief history of the
Consumer Protection Commission, their mission and his
role as coordinator; the Commission is designed to
receive and investigate complaints and initiate its own
investigation of deceptive or unfair practices against
Des Plaines residents by Des Plaines businesses.
Alderman Sayad stated that he served on this Commission
about five (5) years ago; he now refers his residents to
Mr. Winings when they have complaints. Alderman Sayad
asked Mr. Winings if he feels he has enough assistance
to resolve these cases; does he need any other kind of
assistance. Mr. Winings said he receives great
assistance from the City Attorney's Office; he has not
yet had to go beyond that assistance; there is a lot of
expertise within our Staff.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding Con-Way Transportation
Services, Inc. v. City. 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.
Ms. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council regarding the misleading listing by a local real
estate company for property located at 2008 Busse
Highway; the listing stated that the property could be
divided into five (5) residential lots; she is also
concerned that there are so many "For Sale" signs in the
flood plain area; we need some sort of protection from
unscrupulous real estate agents; is there anything the
City can do? Acting Mayor Arredia stated that he and
Alderman Christiansen will be meeting with the Northwest
Realtors Association about their advertising in this
manner.
Ms. Johanna Seranella, 1985 Busse Highway, addressed the
City Council stating that she lives across the street
from 2008 Busse Highway; the property is not listed as
a home, but as land for development; there is nothing on
the listing about the house; there is an enormous
flooding problem in her area; it is very scary.
Mr. Ray Grish, 980 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the City needs to avoid permitting
building in a flood plain; the City has made laws but are
not following them; you need to uphold your laws; without
proper compensatory storage, no land should be built on.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
7/10/00:
MINUTES/
7/17/00:
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
7/17/00:
Consent
Agenda
POSITION
CLASSIFICA./
COMMUNITY
POLICING
COORDINATOR:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-36-00
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
185
STRATFORD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-37-00
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A resident at 2069 Busse Highway addressed the City
Council stating that she has lived there since September
of 1999, she is concerned that the homes on the east side
of Busse Highway are on septic; it is going to back up
into our homes; she is against any building in the flood
plain.
Alderman Sayad requested that Item 1 be removed from the
Consent Agenda; Alderman Becker requested that Items 2,
11 and 12 be removed; and Alderman Elstner requested that
Items 13 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 2, 11, 12 and 13.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, 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 Z-13-00 and Z-14-00 were
adopted; Ordinances M-36-00, M-37-00, M-38-00, and Z-15-
oo were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-53-00,
R-54-00 and R-55-00 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
August 21, 2000, the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Council held July 10, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
August 21, 2000, the minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Council held July 17, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
July 17, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Chapter 15, "Position
Classification and Compensation Plan," Section 4,
Schedule V, to add the new position of Community Policing
Coordinator with the recommended salary range of: $38, 276
-Minimum, $45,031 -Midpoint and $51,786 -Maximum; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
36-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE V, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION GROUP" TO ADD THE NEW POSITION OF COMMUNITY
POLICING COORDINATOR IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda (this ordinance was adopted later in the
meeting) .
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of a driveway apron constructed of brick
pavers in City-owned right-of-way adjacent to property
located at 185 Stratford Road; Acting Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute necessary license
agreement; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-37-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK
PAVING OF A DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
M-37-00
(Cont'd.)
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
71
INNER CIRCLE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-38-00
SEWER LEASE
AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT/
UNION PAC.
RAILROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-53-00
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT/
DELGADO'S
FOURTH RESUB:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-54-00
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT/
EXTENDED
STAY RESUB.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-55-00
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1744 WHITE:
Consent
Agenda
c. o. #1/
YEAR 2000
STREET MAINT.
SERVICES:
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WITH OWNER DANIEL W. WILSON, 185 STRATFORD ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in City-
owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at 71
Inner Circle Drive; Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary license agreement; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
3 8-0 0, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH NASCA, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
71 INNER CIRCLE DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute amendment to agreement with Union
Pacific Railroad Company, 1800 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE
68102, (entered into on June 29, 1943), to convert the
annual lease payment of $525 for a 12" sewer line located
near the intersection of Wolf Road and Washington Street,
into a one-time buyout payment of $5,750 (City would save
$4,750); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-53-
00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 29, 1943 BETWEEN
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE ELIMINATION OF ANNUAL RENTAL CONTAINED
IN THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
include storm and sanitary sewers, and sidewalk repair
for Delgado's Fourth Resubdivision, 1778 Estes Avenue;
authorize release of public improvement surety of
$40,547.50 (cash warranty of $4,054.50 to be held for 18
months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-54-
00, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROYEMENTS FOR
THE DELGADO'S FOURTH RESUBDIVISION AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF ESTES AVENUE AND MAPLE STREETS, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
include sanitary and storm sewer, water main, public
sidewalks and driveway aprons for Extended Stay
Resubdivision, 1201-1207 Touhy avenue; authorize release
of public improvement surety of $92,357 and cash
guarantee (tree bond) of $900 (cash warranty of $7,388.56
to be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-55-00, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EXTENDED STAY RESUBDIVISION LOCATED
AT 1201-1207 TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 25' x 22' parking pad located off
existing alley on property located at 1744 White Street.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Alderman Becker questioned whether this change order
couldn't have been anticipated with a closer review of
the bids; he would like to receive copies of all bids
specifications that go out to bidders.
c. 0. #1
(Cont'd.)
CONTRACT
AMEND. #1/
YEAR 2000
ST. REHABIL.
CONTRACT 1:
BID AWARD/
CUMBERLAND
CIRCLE
CURB AND
GUTTER:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to
contract with Orange Crush, LLC, 321 S. Center Street ,
Hillside, IL 60162, for Year 2000 Street Maintenance
Outsource Services (approved on March 6, 2000), for curb
and gutter replacement on Sixth Avenue from Prairie
Avenue to Greenview Avenue, for a total cost of $23,100
($21 per foot)/Year 2000 CIP; AND further recommend that
in the future the aldermen receive copies of all bid
specifications that go out to all bidders. 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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Contract Amendment #1 with
Orange Crush, LLC, 321 S. Center Street, Hillside, IL
60162, for Year 2000 Street Rehabilitation -Contract 1
(approved March 20, 2000), for additional 10" diameter
storm sewer on east parkway of Deane Street between
Prospect Avenue and Howard Avenue, in the amount of
$25,960/General Improvement Fund. 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 NOT award
bid for Cumberland Circle Concrete Curb and Gutter
Removal and Replacement and go out for bid on this
project next year.
Alderman Elstner stated that the Cumberland Circle
doesn't look that bad.
Alderman Smith stated that he would like to see this work
done now; he doesn't want to go through another winter
with the way it is now.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with Alderman
Smith; we may not have lower bids next year because of
inflation.
Alderman Sayad stated that he agrees with Aldermen
Brookman and Smith; this work is needed.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 1-Elstner
NAYS: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Cumberland Circle
Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement to the
single bidder, Alliance Contractors, Inc., 1166 Lake
Avenue, Woodstock, IL 6 O O 9 8, in the amount of
$11,135.25/Contingency Funds. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
1-Elstner
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDING
SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
REJECT BIDS/
ROOF REPLACE.
STATION #2:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-15-00
CONDIT. USE/
1969 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-13-00
CONDIT. USE/
1411 RAND:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-14-00
VARIATION/
1888 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Digital Voice
Recording, Monitoring and Playback System, that would be
in the best interest of the City, to the lowest compliant
bidder, CVDS, Inc., 6900 Trans-Canada, Pointe-Claire,
Quebec H9R 1C2, in the amount of $21,995, plus selected
options in the amount of $2,695, for a total bid amount
of $24,690/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to reject all bids received on
August 4, 2000, for Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2,
because it has been determined that there is a less
expensive, but equally effective, roofing option
available; new specifications be developed and this
project be rebid later this year. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Purchase of Various Firefighting
Nozzles and Related Equipment, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 23, 2000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Miscellaneous HVAC Unit
Replacements at Public Works, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 23, 2000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-15-00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP, LOCATED AT 1969 TOUHY AVENUE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-27-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
(this ordinance was adopted later in the meeting) .
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-13-00, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR USED MOTOR
VEHICLE SALES IN A C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
AT 1411 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-24-CU).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-14-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION
TO SECTION 8. l-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY
BUILDING WITH DIMENSIONS OF 12' BY 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 as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following Mayoral reappointments:
LIBRARY BOARD -Susan Burrows, William Grice, Rhys Read
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL -Maggie 0' Donnell-Ancona,
Donna Holtz, Elaine Tejcek
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION -William Muehlenbeck
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION -Sharon Smith
(final action on these matters under Consent Agenda on
August 21, 2000)
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
LIQ. LIC./
919 E.
OAKTON ST.:
BID REVIEW/
WEBSTER LANE
SIDEWALK &:
IMPROVE.:
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LEGAL &: LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioners Migdalia Perez and Bertha Gonzalez were sworn
in by City Clerk McAllister and gave testimony before the
Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for new Class B Bulk Sale
Liquor License for property located at 919 E. Oakton
Street, d/b/a Oakton Liquors; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints; and further recommend that
Ordinance M-39-00 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
Sr. Civil Engineer Kaszuba reviewed Director of
Engineering Oakley's memo of July 24, 2000, regarding the
bids that were received for constructing sidewalks,
drainage improvements and street resurfacing along
Webster Lane from Oakton Street to Howard Avenue.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is totally against
this project; he is not against safety for children, but
these improvements should be done by Special Assessment
as is required in other areas or the request is denied;
it is going to be hard for aldermen to deny any future
requests; we have miles of streets in the City that are
just like this; we are setting a bad precedent.
Alderman Becker asked if most of the money isn't being
spent for sewers. Engineer Kaszuba said yes.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is something that is
needed; what we are doing is recognizing a problem and
fixing it; it is costing the City money, yes, but it has
to be done; it is going to benefit the City.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she thinks the City should
take a look at all sidewalks and sewers; it doesn't
matter which Ward; we need to look at a much more
progressive approach.
Alderman Brookman stated that the pros and cons of this
issue has been discussed in the past; this administration
has made a real commitment to improving our City; we have
replaced sidewalks and storm sewers all over the City
with no assessment; this is good public policy; we
provide a service.
Alderman Petersen stated that she is all for sidewalks
and streets; it will improve the whole City; we should
develop, however, have some kind of master plan.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that we should have a plan
and fund it properly.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he agrees with
Alderman Brookman; he does a lot of walking and some of
the sidewalks he has seen are very dangerous; we don't
want people falling; they could sue the City.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to award bid for Webster Lane Sidewalk and Drainage
Improvements to the lowest bidder, Mauro Sewer
Construction, Inc., 1251 Redeker Road, Des Plaines, in
the bid amount of $698, 711; plus, if necessary and
requested in writing by the engineer, the following items
and unit prices:
Corporation Stop, 1" -$350/each
Water Service Line, 1" -$30/foot
WEBSTER LANE
(Cont'd.)
PURCHASE OF
HOME SAFETY
LIGHT BULBS:
TIF PROJECT
AREA #3:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PAGE EIGHT
Curb Stop, 1" -$350/each
Curb Box -$350/each
Sanitary Sewer Service, 6"PVC -$110/foot
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Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs, 24" dia. -$250/foot
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith
voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that he has been in contact with
Life Light Products, Inc., who would sell the City one
(1) case of 400 bulbs for $5.00 each; these could be
given to our residents free during fire safety
inspections and police home inspections; they would also
be available for purchase at $5 each at Fire Station #1,
Police Station and City Hall.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is in favor of this, but
is the City in any way liable because we are giving them
away free? City Attorney Wiltse stated that this is not
meant to supplement 9-1-1, only to assist the safety
personnel when answering a call.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to that the City purchase 400 emergency
beacon light bulbs from Life Light Products, Inc., P.O.
Box 1308, Minneapolis, MN, at a cost of $5 per bulb, for
a total amount of $2, 000/General Funds; bulbs to be
distributed free during home safety inspections and
available for purchase for $5 each at Fire Station #1,
Police Station and City Hall. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
City Manager Douthwaite reviewed the three (3) ordinances
being presented to establish a Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) District for the area bounded by Wille Road, Mt.
Prospect Road, Elmhurst Road and the I-90 Tollway.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the following ordinances be placed on First Reading
at appropriate time this evening:
Ordinance M-40-00 -approving TIF Project Area #3;
Ordinance M-41-00 -adopting TIF Financing for Project
Area #3; and
Ordinance M-42-00 -designating Wille Road-Mt. Prospect
Road as TIF Area #3
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of August 7, 2000 -Warrant Register, in the amount of
$2,897,219.41, which includes $1,673.25 in expenditures
to Home Depot; and further recommend that Resolution R-
56-00 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$1,673.25 -conflict of interest).
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
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ALLEY VACA./
ILLINOIS,
HOWARD,
DEANE AND
PROSPECT:
Ordinance
M-33-00
ORDINANCE
Z-16-00
CONDIT. USE/
382 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
ZONING CASE
00-33-PUD
PRAIRIE &
FIRST AVE.:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to grant
request from Phat Bao Temple, 1495 Prospect Avenue, that
city vacate alley right-of-way located in the block
bounded by Illinois Street, Howard Avenue, Deane Street
and Prospect Avenue, contingent upon:
1. Petitioner reimbursing the City for cost of the land,
as determined by the appraisal;
2. Petitioner providing a Plat of Vacation showing all
streets and alleys in the vicinity with correct names and
right-of-way widths and plat certificates; and
3. Petitioner removing the existing depressed curb
located on Illinois Street and replace it with B6-12 curb
and gutter; replace parkway sod; all to be done within
60 days of approval, weather permitting; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-33-00.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-33-00, AN ORDINANCE
FOR THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST
OF ILLINOIS STREET BETWEEN PROSPECT AND HOWARD AVENUES.
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 Sayad stated that he has not seen the elevation
plans for this property; they were supposed to come back
to the aldermen for their review and then he would have
a meeting with his residents; the language in this
proposed ordinance needs to be clarified.
Moved by Sayad, second by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-16-00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
4.2.2.12 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP, LOCATED AT 3 82
S. MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-12-
CU-V) , PENDING the necessary amendments to the ordinance
regarding elevation levels for review before final
adoption on August 21, 2000.
Alderman Smith stated that he will be voting no again on
this matter because the conditions placed on this
Conditional Use are overly burdensome; this property is
not in the flood plain; there is no requirement that the
petitioner provide water retention; he is not against the
Conditional Use, just the conditions being placed on it.
Motion declared carried on the motion. Aldermen Smith
voted no.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Smith, to suspend the rules
to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Dan Ponterelli, Ponterelli & Company, 7001 W. Higgins
Road, Chicago, IL 60656, developer for this site,
addressed the City Council stating that he would like to
reopen the lines of communication with the City Council
to continue discussion on this development; the EDC, the
Plan Commission and Staff have endorsed this project, but
he would like to find out what the residents want and
come back; he is a property owner in this area and would
1 ike to see something good happen there; perhaps the
zoning could be changed; he has a vested interest; many
residents in the area want this area redeveloped.
PRAIRIE AVE.
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-11-00
FLOOD PLAIN
VARIATION/
1054 RIVER:
LIQ. LIC./
919 OAKTON:
Ordinance
M-39-00
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Alderman Beauvais stated that she doesn't have a problem
with this suggestion, but Mr. Ponterelli should start
with the people in the area that have to live with any
development; try to come up with some compromise and then
come back for a meeting when the residents are present;
they are not here tonight.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he agrees with Alderman
Beauvais; it is not fair to the people who are not here
tonight; he thinks it was wrong for Mr. Ponterelli to
come here tonight without notifying him, as chairman of
the Community Development Committee, or the residents in
the area of the proposed development.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that the
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held July
24, 2000, re Zoning Case 00-33-PUD, to deny request for
approval of Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD)
to permit construction of a 39-unit multi-family
residential development in the area of Prairie and First
Avenues, in C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District be TABLED
for further review and report. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to 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).
Alderman Christiansen read parts of letters from FEMA
cautioning the City Council in their action on this
matter; he doesn't know how the aldermen can vote for
this; we should consider the life, health and safety of
the residents; we could be jeopardizing our rating for
flood insurance.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City prematurely
adopted the FEMA flood guidelines; we just now got around
to notifying the people who are now in the flood plain;
we were remiss; the FEMA letters have baseless threats.
Alderman Smith stated that this was not an easy decision
for him; this decision doesn't mean that just because we
approved this variation we have to approve others.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded Christiansen, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared failed. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen and
Elstner voted yes.
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 Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
request for new Class B Bulk Sale Liquor License for
property located at 919 E. Oakton Street, d/b/a Oakton
Liquors; contingent upon verification of fingerprints;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M-39-00. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-39-00, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASS B LICENSES BY ONE FROM 19 TO 20 TO ADD OAKTON
LIQUORS LOCATED AT 919 E. OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
9/5/00 INSERT
"Alderman Brookman read parts of the letters from FEMA which
stated: 'the variance was to waive the requirement for
compensatory storage in a floodway fringe area which is not
a National Flood Insurance Program requirement.' The letter
from FEMA of July 7, 2000, also stated: 'we will close the
file on this issue since the compensatory storage is not a
National Flood Insurance requirment .. ' Based on these state-
ments from FEMA, it is clear that the variation did not
jeopardize the City's flood insurance rating."
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
WEBSTER LANE
SIDEWALK &:
IMPROVE.:
ORDINANCE
M-36-00
POSITION
CLASSIFICA./
COMMUNITY
POLICING
COORDINATOR:
ORDINANCE
Z-15-00
CONDIT. USE/
1969 TOUHY:
PURCHASE OF
HOME SAFETY
LIGHT BULBS:
TIF PROJECT
AREA #3:
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AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to award bid for
Webster Lane Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements to the
lowest bidder, Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc., 1251
Redeker Road, Des Plaines, in the bid amount of $698,711;
plus, if necessary and requested in writing by the
engineer, the following items and unit prices:
Corporation Stop, 1" -$350/each
Water Service Line, 1" -$30/foot
Curb Stop, 1" -$350/each
Curb Box -$350/each
Sanitary Sewer Service, 6" PVC -$110/foot
Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs, 24" dia. -$250/foot
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-36-00 (presented earlier
in the meeting under Consent Agenda) , AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15
"POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, " SECTION
4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE
V, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP" TO ADD
THE NEW POSITION OF COMMUNITY POLICING COORDINATOR IN THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. 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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-15-00 (presented earlier
in the meeting under Consent Agenda) , AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION
OF AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP, LOCATED AT 1969 TOUHY
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-27-CU) . 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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
purchase 400 emergency beacon light bulbs from Life Light
Products, Inc., P.O. Box 1308, Minneapolis, MN 55345, at
a cost of $5 per bulb, for a total amount of
$2, 000/General Funds; bulbs to be distributed free during
home safety inspections and available for purchase for
$5 each at Fire Station #1, Police Station and City Hall.
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 Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
TIF Project Area #3 at Wille and Mt. Prospect Roads and
place on First Reading Ordinance M-40-00. Motion
declared carried. ~
TIF #3
(Cont'd.)
Ordinance
M-40-00
Ordinance
M-41-00
Ordinance
M-42-00
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-56-00
PETITIONS/
PRAIRIE &
FIFTH:
FUNDING/
OPEN HOUSE
RE STREET-
SCAPE STATUS:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-40-00, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES COOK COUNTY ,
ILLINOIS, TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT NO. 3 AT WILLE AND MT.
PROSPECT ROADS. 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 Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
TIF Financing for Project Area #3, Wille and Mt. Prospect
Roads and place on First Reading Ordinance M-41-00.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-41-00, AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 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 Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to designate
Wille and Mt. Prospect Roads as TIF Area #3 and place on
First Reading Ordinance M-42-00. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-42-00 , AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS , TAX
INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 3 AT WILLE AND
MT. PROSPECT ROADS. 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-56-00, 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:
$2,897,219.41, which includes $1,673.25 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
$1,673.25 -conflict of interest).
Acting Mayor Arredia referred petitions received in the
City Clerk's Office on July 21, 2000, requesting four-way
stop signs at Prairie and Fifth Avenues to Staff for
review and report.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to authorize
payment to Hitchcock Design Group, 221 W. Jefferson
Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540, to fund a public open house
on Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 102
of City Hall, to gather public input on planned
STREETS CAPE
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
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streetscape for the downtown area; and also facilitate
a workshop with approximately 35 invited attendees
regarding design; all for a total amount of $2,500/TIF
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 Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~-~---~~~
ACTING MAYOR