12-04-2000157
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
DECEMBER 4, 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, December 4, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen.
Aldermen Beauvais and Christiansen were absent . Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:50 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Schneider, Assistant to the City Manager Baj or, Director of Finance
Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Assistant Director of
Public Works Reynolds, Sr. Civil Engineer Kaszuba, Director of Community
Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman ,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT &
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING
AGREEMENT/
D.P. FIRE
COMMAND OFF.
ASSOCIA.:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to go
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
into
Upon
Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Petersen.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to ratify the Settlement
Agreement and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City and the Des Plaines Fire Command Officers
Association, for the period January 1, 2001 through April
30, 2002, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary documents. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on December 18, 2000).
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia recognized Police Officer Bridget
Plien who was commended in a letter from a resident for
her care and concern shown to the resident's daughter.
Officer Plien then spoke about Lincoln's Challenge , a
five (5 )-month alternative program for youths 16 to 18
years old.
Acting Mayor Arredia read a letter from a resident
commending the men and women of the Emergency Management
Agency (EMA), who give so much of their time and effort
to our community in assisting at fires, crowd control,
traffic patrol, etc.
RECOGNITION
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2000 TAX
LEVY:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Fire Chief Farinella, who
in turn introduced Fire Captain Don Schuman, who
recognized Pamco Printed Tape & Label Company, 2200 s.
Wolf Road, for their donation of 10, 000 "Junior Fire
Fighter" stick-on badges for use in fire safety
educational programs.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Mr. Richard Cammarata,
Maine West High School Art Instructor, who presented the
following students and their art work: Nanda Te, Salvador
Munoz, Dave Szczepanski, Kristie Krall, Corinne Sanders,
Ashley Gierke, Hoang Dang and Megan Larsen.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4,
2000.
Acting Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order
at 7:28 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant
to legal notice to discuss the proposed property tax levy
increase for the City of Des Plaines for 2000, in the
amount of 14,675,096, which represents a 3.92% increase
over last year.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief overview.
Acting Mayor Arredia asked for public comment. There was
none. Further action on this matter under Item 6 on the
Consent Agenda this evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that on a recent visit to The Sugar Bowl
Restaurant he inadvertently left his credit card; he
called the restaurant and was told the card was found ;
he got it back the next day; the owners should be
commended for their honesty.
Mr. Eldon Burk, 661 Walnut Court, addressed the City
Council stating that as president of the Des Plaines
Library Board, he would like to thank Alderman Becker for
all he did for the Christmas celebration this past
weekend; over 12,000 people came into the Library during
that three (3)-day period; he only wishes the late Mayor
Paul Jung had lived to see this; he read a letter from
the Park Ridge Library Board complimenting the Des
Plaines Library on their new building and programs.
Alderman Becker stated that he would like to thank
Alderman Elstner, Library Administrator Sandra Norlin,
Karen Henrikson, the schools and all the Staff for all
their work; it was a total team effort.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and presented petitions to the City Clerk asking
that storm sewers be installed on Webster Lane, between
Algonquin Road and Thacker Street, before the road
reconstruction begins next year; all the streets near him
have storm sewers; he asked for a written response to his
request.
Alderman Sayad requested that Item 3 be removed from the
Consent Agenda, and Alderman Becker requested that Items
20 and 20a be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 20 and 20a. Motion
declared carried.
CONSENT
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES/
11/6/00:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
11/6/00:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
11/20/00:
PROPOSED
YEAR 2001
APPROPRIA.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-63-00
YEAR 2000
TAX LEVY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-64-00
YEAR 2000
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-65-00
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-62-00 and Z-28-00 were
adopted; Ordinances M-63-00, M-64-00, M-65-00, M-66-00,
M-67-00, M-68-00, M-69-00, M-70-00, M-71-00, M-72-00, M-
73-00, M-74-00, M-75-00 and M-76-00 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-78-00, R-80-00 and R-81-00
were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
6, 2000, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
November 6, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Sayad requested the following amendment: Page
Seven, First Paragraph, First Line, after the word
excluding add "present."
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
20, 2000 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve proposed Year 2001
Appropriations, in the amount of $88,453,977 (additional
changes may be made prior to final passage on December
18, 2000); and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-63-00, AN ORDINANCE MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2001. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve the Year 2000 Tax Levy in the
sum of $14,675,096, exclusive of debt service; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
64 -00, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2000 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Three (Cumberland Townhomes, 140-150
Northwest Highway) in the amount of $13,000, as provided
in Ordinance M-42-94; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-65-00 I AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2000
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-66-00
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2000
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-67-00
ABATEMENT/
1999 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-68-00
ABATEMENT/
1998 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-69-00
ABATEMENT/
1997A, 1997B,
1997C GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-70-00
ABATEMENT/
1997D GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-71-00
ABATEMENT/
1996A, 1996B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-72-00
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2000 Tax Levy for Special
Service Area Number Four (Woodland Townhomes, 1560-1568
Woodland Avenue) in the amount of $2,000, as provided in
Ordinance M-11-95; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-66-00 I AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001 .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $303,173.75, as provided in Ordinance M-25-00 ; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
67-00, ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1999 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$883,768.76, as provided in Ordinance M-6-99; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-68-00 ,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1999 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1998 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$1,762,905.02, as provided in Ordinance M-24-98; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
69-00, ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1998
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1997A, 1997B and
1997C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $59, 753. 76 for Series 1997A, $235, 785 for
Series 1997B and $467,875 for Series 1997C; for a total
of $763,413.76, as provided in Ordinance M-36-97; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
70 -00, ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1997
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A,
SERIES 1997B AND SERIES 1997C. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1997D General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$798,240, the total levy as provided in Ordinance M-60 -
97; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-71-00, ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997D.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1996A and 1996B
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $358, 600 for Series 1996A and $71, 845 for Series
1996B, as provided in Ordinance M-64-96; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-72-00 ,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION
PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A, SERIES 1996B. Motion
declared as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/
1994A GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-73-00
ABATEMENT/
1993 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-74-00
ABATEMENT/
1991 GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-75-00
AMENDMENT/
SPEC. FLOOD
HAZ. AREA:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-76-00
REALLOCA. OF
IDRBs/VLG.
OF WHEELING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-78-00
REALLOCA. OF
IDRBs/VLG.
MT. PROSPECT:
Resolution
R-79-00
PUB. HEARING/
PROPOSED
TIF #5:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-80-00
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1994A General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$101,487.50, as provided in Ordinance M-88-94; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
7 3 -0 0 , ABATEMENT OF THE 2 0 0 0 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1994A. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1993 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$201,219 of the $1,253,052.50 levy, as provided in
Ordinance M-15-93; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-74-00, ABATEMENT OF THE 2000
TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
SERIES 1993. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of 1991 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$329,500, as provided in Ordinance M-53-91; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-75-00,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2000 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1991 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Ordinance M-56-00, adopted by the
City Council on October 16, 2000, regarding regulations
for development in Special Flood Hazard Areas, for minor
word changes and additions in Sections 9-14-2
"Definitions" and Section 9-14-4 "Duties of the
Enforcement Officials"; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-76-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
M-56-00 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO INCLUDE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) RECOMMENDED CHANGES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request from Village of Wheeling
that City reallocate $292,300 of its Year 2000 Industrial
Revenue Bond Volume Cap; City be paid a fee of $5,846;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-78-00, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REALLOCATION OF THE 2000
VOLUME CAP OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION TO THE
VILLAGE OF WHEELING, ILLINOIS FOR THE V-S INDUSTRIES,
INC. PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to TABLE until
January 2, 2001, the Staff recommendation to grant
request from Village of Mt. Prospect that City reallocate
$2, 763, 600 of its Year 2001 Industrial Revenue Bond
Volume Cap; City be paid a fee of 2.5% or $69,090; and
the adoption of Resolution R-79-00. Motion declared
carried (this matter will be under Unfinished Business
on January 2, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize Public Hearing to consider
implementation of Tax Increment Financing ordinances for
the proposed Lee Street/Perry Street TIF #5; said Public
Hearing to be held Monday, February 5, 2001, in Room 102
of City Hall; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-80-00, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES PROPOSED TIF NUMBER 5. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC
IMPROVE./
MANKIEWICZ
RESUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-81-00
c.o. #1/
BALLARD &:
COLUMBIA
LIFT STA.:
Consent
Agenda
ENGRG. SVS./
E. RIVER RD.
LIFT STA.
REPLACEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
SOFTWARE
UPGRADE/
COMM. DEV.:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
238 EIGHTH:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
750 THERESE:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
755 JARLATH:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements that include
sanitary and storm sewers, a water service, public
sidewalks and parkway restoration for Mankiewicz
Resubdivision, 624-626 Birchwood Avenue; authorize
release of public improvement surety of $17,225 (cash
warranty of $1,722 to be held for 18 months); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-81-00, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MANKIEWICZ
RESUBDIVISION AT 624-626 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to contract
with Glenbrook Excavating, 20389 Weiland Road, Prairie
View, IL 60069 (approved by the City Council on December
6, 1999, for replacement of Ballard Road and Columbia
Avenue Lift Stations) , to move several pipes necessitated
by underground obstructions at a cost of $8,617.57/Year
2000 CIP Funds, for a total project cost of $301,258.57 .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Baxter & Woodman
Consulting Engineers, 8678 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake,
IL 60012, to provide engineering services to design one
(1) lift station for Phase I and II of the East River
Road Lift Station Replacement, in an amount not to exceed
$19, 000/2001 CIP Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Sungard/
Pentamation Company, 9050 Pines Boulevard, #270, Pembroke
Pines, FL 33024, to provide upgrade of software for all
computers in the Community Development Department, at a
cost of $12,000/Building & Code Enforcement Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments, for property
located at 238 Eighth Avenue, to permit construction of
an addition to an existing patio that would extend 28.8'
from the building foundation (Code permits patios to
extend 15' from the building foundation). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, 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 9. 33' x 25' parking pad next to
existing driveway on property located at 750 Therese
Terrace. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4 -7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to construct a
circular driveway in the front yard on property located
at 755 Jarlath Avenue (all circular driveways require
approval by the Building Code Committee) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Gas and Diesel Fuel, returnable by 3: 00
p.m., Friday, December 22, 2000. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BIDS
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-62-00
RULES &: REG.
AMENDMENTS/
BD. OF FIRE
&: POLICE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-28-00
VARIATION/
810 THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSED
OVERCROWDING
ORDINANCE:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Janitorial Contract for the Des Plaines
Transit Center, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Friday, December
22, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-62-00, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND
POLICE COMMISSIONERS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-28-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8.l-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(DETACHED GARAGE) AT 810 THACKER STREET, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS (CASE 00-61-V) . Motion declared carried . as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BUILDING CODE Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad thanked the City Council and Director of
Community Development D' Onofrio for their efforts in
trying to resolve overcrowding; he is concerned about our
community; there are health problems; this is a plan to
go after repeat offenders; we mean business with this
procedure; this is a great stepping stone forward.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed the
proposed ordinance and the efforts the Staff has made to
remedy some of the situations in towns; there is a task
force to deal specifically with the problem with single
family homes that are being rented out; it gives us a
little more teeth.
Alderman Sayad stated that the owner of a single family
home will be obligated to get a license from the City if
the home will be used as rental property, and with this
ordinance, inspections would now be allowed; this is a
win-win situation.
Alderman Brookman stated that this deals only with rental
properties and that is a good start, but there is a big
problem with owner-occupied properties; can we do
anything with owner-occupied properties?
Director D'Onofrio sated that the Staff is looking at the
new BOCA Code that will look at all properties and
tighten some of these situations; they are going to adopt
the International Property Maintenance Code, 2000
edition.
Alderman Elstner stated that a number of residents in his
Ward are very happy with this ordinance; how long do
people with rental property have to get a license?
Director D'Onofrio stated that he would like to start
enforcing this very soon after the ordinance is adopted.
Alderman Becker asked if the $100 license fee was per
rental unit or per property. Director D'Onofrio stated
that would be a decision of the City Council; he thinks
the City should license the property.
OVERCROWDING
(Cont'd.)
PROPOSED
BUILDING FEE
CHANGES:
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Alderman Beauvais stated that she likes the teeth in this
ordinance; does this include townhomes? Director
D' Onofrio said no, only single-family detached homes, but
there are already provisions for multi-family homes; we
are only adding single-family homes.
Alderman Petersen asked where citizens would call if they
see a problem. Director D'Onofrio said they can call his
office.
Alderman Beauvais asked if a fee is assessed for repeat
offenders. Director D'Onofrio stated that the City can
revoke their license and they can't rent out the
property, but only the Court can fine them.
Mr. Jim Grady, 2540 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is in the real
estate business and there is nothing that bothers him
more than to see run-down properties in our town; if
these inspections are not consistent, we are going to
have problems; inspections should be spelled out for
single-family homes.
Alderman Sayad stated that the City does have a repeat
inspection procedure that seems to be working; if
everyone would take care of their property, we would not
have to have this ordinance.
Alderman Becker stated that he agrees with Mr. Grady; he
hopes that when someone comes in for a license they will
be given a list of maintenance requirements that will be
looked at during an inspection.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that when there is
overcrowding, there are fire hazards; many of the victims
of overcrowding are immigrants who don't understand and
are being taken advantage of.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council approval of proposed overcrowding ordinance
that requires the licensing of single-family rental units
and fee structure; Staff develop a maintenance check list
for people applying for these licenses; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft the final ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that there have been discussions
about the various building code fees over the past few
months; there is a fine of $500 in the City Code for
driveways built without a permit, but the City Council
usually decreases it; an effort has been made to lower
the fine to $150.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of November 14, 2000, which recommends that Section
4-4-2 of the City Code be amended to reduce the fee from
$500 to $150, which would put driveways in line with all
other work being done in the City.
Alderman Sayad stated that if a resident is not sure if
a permit is needed, they should call the City; it is safe
to do that; it is the homeowner's responsibility to get
the permit.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with this fine
reduction; she has been opposed to these large fines.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that Section 4-4-2 of the City Code be amended to reduce
the fee for constructing a driveway without a permit from
$500 to $150; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
PROPOSED
LIQ. LIC./
COMMERCIAL
DELIVERIES:
PRELIMINARY
AGREEMENT/
PROPOSED TIF
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LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to add a new
section to the City Code to provide for Commercial
delivery of alcoholic beverages.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed the draft ordinance that
would provide Class B Liquor Licenses for direct delivery
to other business locations with each establishment
putting in writing rules and regulations outlining their
delivery practices.
A representative of Binny's Beverage Depot, 767 w. Golf
Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
they have a delivery plan; they card everyone in the home
or business when the liquor is delivered; they agree with
the decision to not sell to underage people; they will
not hire delivery people under 21 years of age; they try
to be good, corporate citizens in Des Plaines; they
follow all the local and State regulations.
Alderman Beauvais stated that unfortunately not all
businesses are as responsible a Binney's is; we want to
look for some protection for the City; would it be better
to include this under Class B or create a new license
just for commercial deliveries.
The Binny's representative stated that this could stay
under Class B, but each establishment should provide the
City with a plan of what their program is and what their
safeguards are; the majority of their business is
deliveries to other businesses; very few are to customer
homes; that is the least significant part of their
business.
Alderman Brookman asked how this ordinance would be
enforced. City Attorney Wiltse said the same way the
City enforces other liquor license ordinances.
Alderman Sayad stated that Binny's has handled this very
well; we have not had a problem with Binny's; they should
be commended; we just want to avoid any kind of liquor
going to young people
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to add a new Section 5-34-42 to the City
Code to provide for direct delivery of alcoholic
beverages from commercial establishments to business and
residential locations; each establishment must put in
writing rules and regulations outlining their delivery
practices; and Ordinance M-78-00 -AS AMENDED be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Brookman, Vice Chair
Alderman Brookman stated that the proposed retail-
commercial development is located in the area of Dempster
and Potter Roads; the developer, Reliant Group, is
looking for a commitment from the City as to whether they
should continue investing time and money in this project;
they would like a time-span of twelve months to pursue
this project; the City would contribute $25,000 towards
reimbursing the Reliant Group for various studies such
as traffic, engineering, soil, wetlands, etc.
Alderman Elstner stated that due to possible conflict of
interest, he will be refraining from any discussion or
voting on this project.
Assistant City Manager/EDC Director Schneider reviewed
his memo of November 22, 2000, which outlined the
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agreement and what it will accomplish; The Reliant Group
has already invested $60,000 in this project.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to have an
economic impact study done of this area and she would
like the residents of the area to be involved in the
selection of the company; also, there is no mention of
water retention; the residents in the area would like the
development to be restricted to the commercial area only .
Alderman Sayad stated that he did meet with the residents
with Alderman Smith; when the studies are complete, The
Reliant Group will see if their project can be done; we
are not quite there yet; they have to work with the
State, County and City departments; no one can say that
this is a done deal; this is just an idea; there are many
studies to be done yet; we are taking it slowly .
Alderman Becker stated that he thinks there should be an
economic impact study, but it should be at the City
Council's discretion; would this development create
interest from other businesses? Assistant City Manager
Schneider stated that with this document, other
businesses could become interested in locating in Des
Plaines.
Alderman Sayad stated that The Reliant Group may want
only part of this property after they do their studies ;
they have done this before.
Alderman Beauvais urged the Committee of the Whole for
some direction for water retention; The Reliant Group
should be required to look at residential and existing
businesses.
Alderman Brookman stated that the Committee of the Who l e
is only going to consider a preliminary agreement
tonight.
A resident at 2515 Church Street addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that there should be better notice
to the residents; he would like to be notified of these
meetings.
Mrs. Weslie Bellini, 2495 Seminary Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and presented the City Clerk with
petitions from residents to not allow a TIF in this area;
do not consider residential properties; even with market
value, it would not be possible to find similar property
anywhere else; we are entitled to flood relief; increased
traffic on Potter Road would also be a problem; we
understand the need for development in this area, but it
should be limited.
The owner of the Countryside Saloon, 2501 Ballard Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that his
business would be affected; he is not against
development, but he doesn't want to see the homes and
businesses taken away; give them a piece of the pie and
let us have a piece of the pie.
Mr. Jim Grady, 2540 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this time-frame of
12 months leaves a lot of people in limbo--should they
move, etc.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't think The Reliant
Group should be limited to 12 months; it is not
realistic.
Alderman Beauvais stated that then don't give them a
time-frame but limit them to existing commercial only and
water retention.
TIF #4
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Alderman Becker stated that he doesn't have a problem
with the time-frame; we are not giving them approval
tonight; we don't know if it is going to happen; he
agrees with the economic impact study.
Mrs. Pam Warford, 2530 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she lives about two
(2) blocks from this area; it is extremely scary if you
allow the beautiful homes to be affect by this
development; she would like to feel that her City will
protect her; please restrict this development to the
commercial area only.
Motion by Alderman Beauvais to recommend to the City
Council to approve a preliminary agreement with The
Reliant Group, Ltd., 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 540 ,
Chicago, IL 60611, for the commercial properties only,
an economic impact study be done for the whole area, with
the City, residents and The Reliant Group choosing the
company; a water retention pond be included; and
Resolution R-82-00 -AS AMENDED be adopted at appropriate
time this evening, died for lack of a second.
Partner Mary Riordan, The Reliant Group, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they are a small
company; this will be a primary project for us; they have
to go through the zoning process which would require a
water retention plan, a 30-acre retention pond; their
biggest hurdle is the roadway system; they must expand
the roadway at Dempster Street and Potter Road in all
directions; we need the money and the right-of-ways; if
we don't get that, we can't do anything; we want to know
that we are the developer of this area for the next 12
months; we will look at the concerns of the residents.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to aprove a preliminary agreement with The Reliant Group,
Ltd., 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 540, Chicago, IL
60611, for the proposed development of the area near
Dempster Street and Potter Road; and Resolution R-82-00
be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she thinks the City Council
is being very insensitive in not considering any of the
emotional stress being felt by the residents and the
businesses in the area; the residents like the larger,
undeveloped lots; it would be a shame to be insensitive
to the residents' feelings.
Alderman Sayad stated that he takes offense at Alderman
Beauvais' remarks that the City Council is insensitive;
he talked to these people; their concerns are very real;
we are trying to address what is best for everyone; he
is very sensitive to the residents' needs; nothing has
been finalized yet.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is not offended by what
Alderman Beauvais said; she is doing her job as alderman
of that Ward to represent her people; she applauded
Alderman Beauvais.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to amend Alderman
Smith's motion to add that an economic impact study be
done for the whole area, with the City, residents and The
Reliant Group choosing the company; a water retention
pond be addressed; and Resolution R-82-00 -AS AMENDED
be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to have a five (5)
minute recess. Motion declared carried.
RECESS
(Cont'd. )
FINAL PLAT/
MEADOWLAKE
III SUBDIV.
GOOD &:
CHURCH:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:40 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of November 17, 2000, which states that the Des
Plaines Plan Commission voted to approve the seven (7 )-
lot subdivision; approve the Variation to allow public
sidewalks throughout the entire subdivision to be 3-1/2'
instead of the required 5'; and approve the Variation to
permit Good Avenue right-of-way to remain 33 ' wi de
instead of the required 66'.
Mr. Jeff Warford, 2530 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is concerned about
the density; front doors would only be 25' from the curb ;
it would look like Wrigleyville and Hyde Park; there
should be 5' sidewalks; we need to save the 66' right-of-
way; there are no reasons for the variations; this should
be sent back to the Des Plaines Plan Commission .
A resident at 287 Good Avenue addressed the Committee o f
the Whole stating that she is for this project; it will
raise the property value; it might make people look at
their own property; she would like to see a high quality
development added to this area.
Mr. Jim Grady, 2540 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating he is for development in
this area, but is concerned about density; what is it
going to look like when it is finished; traffic will be
a problem.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is very concerned about
the easement issue; it is a one-way street right now;
density is a concern also; she is not as concerned about
the sidewalks as she is about the easement.
Mrs. Pam Warford, 2 53 O Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is losing faith
in the City; she has been told in the past "don't worry"
but everything she feared has happened; she is concerned
about flooding; her property floods after almost every
rain; this problem is not going to go away with this
project.
Petitioner Cary Levin, Levin Architects Associates, 1455
Golf Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating
that his firm has built over 350,000 homes over 20 years;
they have received awards for their designs; they
developed Meadowlake I; he lives in that area; he shares
the residents' concerns regarding flooding and density;
they could have built 15 homes there, but downgraded it
to seven (7) lots.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE the
matter of Final Plat approval for the Meadowlake III
Resubdivision, northwest corner of Good Avenue and Church
Street, until December 18, 2000. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Smith and Petersen voted no.
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council approval of December 4, 2000 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $2,491,000.02, which
includes $3,956.10 in expenditures to Home Depot; and
further recommend that Resolution R-83-00 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to
Home Depot in the amount of $3, 956. 10 -conflict of
interest) .
REVIEW/
TAXPAYERS'
BILL OF
RIGHTS
REQUIRE.:
FIRE DEPT.
EXEMPT RANK
NEW POSIT.:
MINUTES/
10/16/00 -
AS AMENDED:
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Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of November
21, 2000, which states that the City must enact by
January 1, 2001, a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights; this is
mandated by the Illinois General Assembly; it requires
municipalities collecting locally imposed taxes to have
certain standards with regard to tax appeal, refunds,
penalties and interest assessed for late payments, and
filing.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
City enact a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, as mandated by
the Illinois General Assembly; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Becker, Chair
Fire Chief Farinella reviewed his memo of November 20,
2000, which outlined his recommendation that a new
Section 3-2-15 be added to the City Code to create the
new rank of Division/Battalion Commander that would be
an exempt rank in the Fire Department; this is part of
the settlement agreement between the City and the Des
Plaines Fire Command Officers Association.
Fire Lieutenant Jim Brookman addressed the Committee of
the Whole stating that this would not be in the best
interest of the City; this opens the door to patronage
and cronyism; people can be removed from their position
without cause by the department head; it is unfair and
unhealthy; fundamentally unfair; it will harm
communications; when the City runs a test and establishes
a list, the City should honor that; he also has a problem
with the testing method; the list should be honored.
Fire Chief Farinella stated that this is in the best
interest of the City; the Des Plaines Command Officers
Association voted on every rank; the test was given for
captains and for lieutenants, not positions; this list
will be honored.
Alderman Becker asked Fire Lieutenant Art Zern,
negotiator for the Des Plaines Fire Command Officers
Association if the Association recommends passage of this
ordinance. Fire Lieutenant Zern said yes.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is concerned about the way
the rank and file would move up; he thinks there should
be a method that will justify these positions; maybe just
a little fine tuning would be helpful; he wants the best
thing for our men; we have to give them the opportunity
to grow and make more money.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of creation of exempt rank positions of Division
and Battalion Commanders; and Ordinance M-77-00 be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman abstained.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held October
16, 2000 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-29-00
FLOODPLAIN
VARIATION/
526 LYMAN:
RESOLUTION
R-84-00
FLOODWAY
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTA.
WITH IDNR:
DESIGN &:
DEVELOPMENT
OF CITY
WEBSITE:
AGREEMENT/
STREETS CAPE
DESIGN FOR
MINER &:
RIVER:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-29-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
9-14-7(B) OF THE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES TO
PERMIT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN THE
FLOODWAY THAT WILL EXCEED THE COST OF FIFTY PERCENT OF
THE MARKET VALUE AT 526 LYMAN AVENUE, DES PLAINES (CASE
00-54-FP).
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no
because she feels the fine of $2,500 should be waived;
this City has given away millions of dollars to
developers; the character of our City is not measured by
how we treat developers, but how we treat our elderly,
sick and people in need. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Resolution
R-84-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS/DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES TO ALLOW STORAGE TO BE ELIMINATED AS A FACTOR
IN THE DELINEATION OF FLOODWAYS AS DEFINED IN THE
DEPARTMENT'S FLOODWAY CONSTRUCTION RULES.
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no
because she objects to the Federal Government through
FEMA dictating how we as a City should apply our own
local ordinances.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Brookman, Smith, Petersen
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
2 7, 2 O O O, to accept proposal from Municipal Web Services,
369 Kimberley, Suite 200, Birmingham, MI 48009, to
provide design and development for a City Website in the
amount of $10,850/Year 2001 Budgeted Funds. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held November
27, 2000, to approve the concept for the Streetscape
Design in the Gateway Area (Miner Street and River Road)
as presented by Hitchcock Design Group, 221 W. Jefferson
Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540, and accept their proposal
to provide amended Phase II for Design Development,
Construction Document and Bidding Phases for a fixed fee
of $174,000/TIF Funds; accept a total project budget of
$1,819,767/TIF Funds; and Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Letter of Agreement.
Alderman Brookman stated that she was not at the meeting
on November 27, 2000, but she was at the previous
meeting, and while she supports downtown beautification
and she understands that the funds involved are from TIF
Funds, she still has a problem with spending over
$1, 800, 000 for a streetscape improvement that covers only
8/lO's of an acre; TIF money is tax money and we should
exercise the same care and concern in spending TIF
dollars as we do with any other tax money; we don't have
enough information about this project.
STREETS CAPE
(Cont'd.)
OVERCROWDING
ORDINANCE:
BUILDING FEE
CHANGES:
PRELIMINARY
AGREEMENT/
PROPOSED TIF
#4:
Resolution
R-82-00
FINAL PLAT/
MEADOWLAKE
III RESUB.
GOOD &:
CHURCH:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-83-00
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Elstner, Sayad, Becker , Petersen, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed overcrowding ordinance that requires the
licensing of single-family rental units and fee
structure; Staff develop a maintenance check list for
people applying for these licenses; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft final ordinance. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on December 18, 2000).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Section 4-
4-2 of the City Code be amended to reduce the fee for
constructing a driveway without a permit from $500 to
$150; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried (further acti on on
this matter under Consent Agenda on December 18 , 2000 ).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Preliminary Agreement with The Reliant Group, Ltd., 919
N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 540, Chicago, IL 60611, for the
proposed development of the area near Dempster Street and
Potter Road; an economic impact study be done for the
whole area with the City, residents and The Reliant Group
choosing the company; a water retention pond be
addressed; and adopt Resolution R-82-00, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RELIANT GROUP, LTD.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON 60 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF DEMPSTER AND POTTER ROADS. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Beauvais
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
ABSTAIN:l-Elstner (possible conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE the
matter of Final Plat approval for the Meadowlake III
Resubdivision, northwest corner of Good Avenue and Church
Street, until December 18, 2000. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-83-00, 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:
$2,491,000.02, which includes $3,956.10 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$3,956.10 -conflict of interest).
TAXPAYERS'
BILL OF
RIGHTS
REQUIRE.:
FIRE DEPT.
EXEMPT RANK
NEW POSIT.:
Ordinance
M-77-00
LIQ. LIC./
COMMERCIAL
DELIVERIES:
Ordinance
M-78-00
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PERRY ST.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
enact a Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, as mandated by the
Illinois General Assembly; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on December 18, 2000).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
creation of exempt rank positions of Division and
Battalion Commanders; and place on First Reading
Ordinance M-77-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III
"DEPARTMENTS," CHAPTER 2 "FIRE DEPARTMENT" TO ADD A NEW
SECTION 15 "DIVISION/BATTALION COMMANDERS" TO THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried (final action
on this matter under Unfinished Business on December 18,
2000). Alderman Brookman abstained (conflict of
interest ) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to add a new
Section 5-34-42 to the City Code to provide for direct
delivery of alcoholic beverages from commercial
establishments to business and residential locations;
each establishment must put in writing rules and
regulations outlining their delivery practices; and place
on First Reading Ordinance M-78-00 -AS AMENDED , AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS "
CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" TO ADD A NEW SECTION
5-34-42 "DELIVERY" TO INCLUDE DELIVERY FROM COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS TO BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on December 18, 2000).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to amend Title
X, Chapter 5 , Section 5 "Parking Limited in Designated
Places" of the City Code to add Perry Street on the north
side from Northwest Highway to Laurel Avenue ; and the
south side of Perry Street from paved parkway, 50' west
of Northwest Highway. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on December
18, 2000).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Petersen, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS