01-15-2001197
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
JANUARY 15, 2001
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, January 15, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider, Assistant
to the City Manager Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief
Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works Killian, Director
of Engineering Oakley, Director of Community Development D' Onofrio,
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney
Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented certificates of
appreciation to Mrs. Peggy Giovanni and Mr. Don Moran,
who had been nominated for a "Be Nice" award.
Acting Mayor Arredia read a letter from the Palatine
Police Department commending Des Plaines' MCAT
Investigators Randy Akin and Kevin O'Connell, for their
swift response and professional work that led to the
timely identification of the offender in a shooting
incident in the Village of Palatine on December 2, 2000.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Keep Des Plaines
Beautiful Coordinator Pamela Rosinia, who in turn
introduced Mr. Joe Marcella and Mr. Jim Crowell,
representing the Des Plaines Area Jaycees who sponsored
the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Mr. Marcella
thanked The Journal & Topics Newspapers and Alderman
Wayne Elstner for their support of this community
project. Mr. Marcella and Mr. Crowell presented the
following awards:
WARD 1 -The Darrey Family, 705 Arlington Avenue
WARD 2 -John & Cookie Bzdusek, 1670 Whitcomb Avenue
Honorable Mention
Rick & Rose Villarreal, 1666 Orchard Street
WARD 3 -Jim Wozny, 100 Oakwood Avenue
Honorable Mention
Judith Schmidt, 296 Leahy Circle
WARD 4 -Denise and Dave Everly, 670 Westgate Road
Honorable Mention
Joe and Rose Umana, 508 Bedford Lane
WARD 5 -Dale Spielman, 2056 Spruce Street
Honorable Mention
Ed Lamansky, 2065 Spruce Street
WARD 6 -Dianne Develbiss, 2846 Craig Drive
Honorable Mention
The Sandoval Family, 1983 Birch Street
WARD 7 -Michalski Family, 4 N. Warrington Road
Honorable Mention
Howard Van Zandt, 266 N. Eighth Avenue
WARD 8 -Frank and Tina DeNisi, 1397 Susan Drive
Honorable Mention
The Wisniewskis Family, 1443 Danbury Lane
BEST OVERALL
Dale Spielman, 2056 Spruce Street
BEST DECORATED BUSINESS
Oakton Pavillion/Arms, 1660 Oakton Place
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
1/2/01:
LEASE AGREE./
COFFEE SHOP
TRANSIT
CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-4-01
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Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council regarding his request on December 4, 2000, that
storm sewers be installed on Webster Lane, between
Algonquin Road and Thacker Street, before the road
reconstruction begins; petitions were presented that
night; it is the only street in the area that doesn't
have separate storm sewers; what is the situation?; what
can the residents expect?; he hopes Webster Lane is given
the same consideration as streets in other parts of the
City.
Alderman Sayad stated that yes, Oxford Road was done in
his Ward; the whole area was evaluated and then we had
to wait 2-1/2 years; he doesn't understand why the City
would tear up a street and then go back and put in
sewers; it would be cheaper to do it all at once.
Mr. Powers asked if there were any plans to get back to
the residents. Alderman Elstner stated that a letter is
going out.
Alderman Brookman stated that the residents expect to
have the streets and alleys maintained; it is up to the
alderman of the Ward to bring it to the City Council for
a full and open discussion.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council to concur with Acting Mayor Arredia's opening
remarks about the very fine Northwest Symphony who have
performed in Des Plaines for over 40 years. Mr. Serbin
stated that Maine West High School also has a wonderful
Fine Arts Program performed by the students.
Alderman Brookman requested that Item 2 be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad,
Consent Agenda except for Item 2.
carried.
to establish a
Motion declared
Moved by Elstner, seconded 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; Ordinances M-2-01 and M-3-01 were adopted;
Ordinances M-4-01 and Z-1-01 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-4-01 and R-5-01 were adopted.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
January 2, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to TABLE until
February 5, 2001, the minutes of the Executive Session
of the City Council held January 2, 2001. Motion
declared carried (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on February 5, 2001).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Lease Agreement with Frappe, Inc.,
d/b/a Kaffeccino, to provide a coffee shop at the Des
Plaines Transit Center, 1501 Miner Street, effective
January, 2001; rent to be $150 a month, which includes
a vending machine; there be an automatic annual increase
of 5% a year to the rent, payable effective January,
2002; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-4-01,
COFFEE SHOP
(Cont'd.)
ASSIGNMENT/
SITE LEASE
AGREE., 1111
J. SCHWAB:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-5-01
FINAL PAY./
WIEBOLDT DR.
RECONSTRU. :
Consent
Agenda
FINAL PLAT/
WANDA'S
RESUBDIV •.
2161-2165
DOUGLAS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
GAS AND
DIESEL FUEL:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-4-01
LIQ. LIC./
2104 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-1-01
VARIATION/
1036
VAN BUREN:
Consent
Agenda
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND FRAPPE,
INC. D/B/A KAFFECCINO LOCATED AT 1501 MINER STREET IN THE
DES PLAINES TRANSIT CENTER. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Letter of Agreement approving the
assignment of a wireless site lease agreement from
Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership, % GTE Wireless Inc.,
One GTE Place, Alpharetta, GA 30004, for site on the
grounds of the Public Works facility at 1111 Joseph
Schwab Road, to Crown Castle GT Company LLC, % Crown
Castle International Corporation, 510 Bering, Suite 500,
Houston, TX 77057; all terms and conditions contained in
the master wireless site lease agreement, entered into
on November 5, 1986, remain in full force and effect and
apply to Crown Castle GT Company LLC; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-5-01, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LETTER AGREEMENT ASSIGNMENT
LEASES BETWEEN SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR A WIRELESS ANTENNA SITE LOCATED AT 1111
JOSEPH SCHWAB ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize final payment to Sysco
Food Services-Chicago, Inc., 250 Wieboldt Drive, Des
Plaines and Bake-Line Products, Inc., a/k/a Keebler
Company, One Hollow Tree Lane, Elmhurst, IL 60126, for
City's portion of cost for reconstruction of Wieboldt
Drive from Wolf Road to end of roadway ($75,599.24), in
the amount of $9, 024. 89/General Improvement Fund; project
approved by the City Council on June 19, 2000. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
to approve Final Plat for Wanda's Resubdivision, 2161-
2165 Douglas Avenue; and Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of Gas and
Diesel Fuel to the lowest bidder, Avalon Petroleum
Company, 7601 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477, for
their "amount over average" of $.033 per gallon Lead Free
Gas and $.027 per gallon for Diesel Fuel/2001 Budget.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-4-01, 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 A-1 CIGARETTES, INC., DBA A-1
LIQUORS I LOCATED AT 2104 MINER STREET I DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-1-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 8.l-3(A) AND (E) OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 1036 VAN BUREN IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-62-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-2-01
PROHIBIT.
WASTE WATER
DISCHARGE/
RT • 14 IMPV • :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-3-01
PROHIBIT.
ENCROACH./
RT. 14 IMPV. :
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
1535
ELLINWOOD:
HIRING OF
LOBBYIST:
Tabled
12/19/00
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-2-01, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE
OF SANITARY AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO ANY STORM SEWER OR
DRAINAGE FACILITY CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE U.S . ROUTE
14 (NORTHWEST HIGHWAY/MINER STREET) IMPROVEMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-3-01, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ENCROACHMENTS
WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS RIGHT OF WAY ALONG U.S.
ROUTE 14 (NORTHWEST HIGHWAY/MINER STREET) . 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
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
February 5, 2001, discussion on the request for a new
Class E Liquor License for property located at 1535
Ellinwood, d/b/a Dapper' s Family Restaurant. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the discussion tonight will
be on which lobbyist the City will hire, not on whether
we should hire one or not; that has already been
discussed; the aldermen should make a list of their wants
and wishes.
Alderman Becker stated that he checked Altheimer & Gray's
website and found that the aldermen were not given a page
from their credentials regarding their work with the
aircraft industry; there could be a conflict of interest;
we may not get our money's worth if we hire them.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that the City hire All-Circo, Inc., 111 W.
Washington Street, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60602, as the
City's lobbyist for a one-year period (funding scheduled
to be approved under Unfinished Business later in this
meeting) .
Alderman Brookman stated that the base retainer is
between $50,000 to $60,000, but there could be additional
costs for additional services; we don't know what they
will do for us; we need to tell them what we want them
to do; we are already in communication with State Senator
Sullivan and State Representative Mulligan; we have a new
Acting City Manager and department heads who are experts
in their respective fields; neither of these two (2)
firms have a track record of lobbying for municipalities;
maybe we should hire a grant writer; she will be voting
no on this motion.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has met with both
lobbyists; he wouldn't want to bank on just the
legislators and department heads; we need many avenues
to get funds; All-Circo, Inc. said they would meet with
the department heads to find out what the needs are; this
is only for one (1) year; if it doesn't work out, we can
cancel; we need someone out there to help us grow; we
need someone who is a professional; this is going to be
valuable for us; he is all for this motion.
LOBBYIST
(Cont'd.)
BID REVIEW/
JANITORIAL
CONTRACT/
TRANSIT
CENTER:
201
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PAGE FIVE
Alderman Smith questioned Alderman Becker's concern about
Altheimer & Gray doing work for the aircraft industry;
it is unlikely we would be asking them to lobby airport
issues; what we would be asking them to do is find money
through grants and other funding sources; Altheimer &
Gray does not have a conflict of interest.
Alderman Petersen stated that this is worth a try.
Alderman Elstner stated that we should have a lobby
agenda before we hire anyone; we should have some ideas
first.
Alderman Becker again stated his concern about Altheimer
& Gray; they do legal work for American and United
Airlines; time is of the essence.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he agrees with Alderman
Brookman; Representative Mulligan wants to know what she
and Senator Sullivan can't get for us; why don't we hire
a grant writer instead of a lobbyist; this is another
option.
Alderman Brookman stated that both firms said they have
no experience or track record; both of our legislators
have gotten money for us; grant writing sounds like the
way to go.
Alderman Sayad stated that we are just looking at another
way to help us grow in addition to Representative
Mulligan and Senator Sullivan; everyone has a lobbyist
to help them; if it doesn't work, we can kill it next
year.
Alderman Brookman stated that she asked both firms if
they would be doing any grant writing, but neither of
them gave her a definite answer; we have to establish an
agenda before we hire anyone; we should look at other
avenues.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that he would recommend to
the aldermen that each committee chairman meet with their
department head and develop a wish list; we can't do
anything without the list; he is for a lobbyist; Senator
Sullivan told him that we should try this because he
can't be everywhere; we can't wait much longer, it won't
be advantageous to do this.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he doesn't know if
he would support a lobbyist or not; he doesn't know
enough about it; is it possible to ask these two (2)
firms if they would take a percentage of what they get
for us. Alderman Brookman stated that is illegal.
Motion declared failed on Alderman Becker's motion.
Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Smith and
Petersen voted no. Aldermen Beauvais, Sayad and Becker
voted yes. (No further motions were made. This matter
will be discussed again under New Business later in this
meeting.)
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Director of Public Works Killian reviewed Assistant
Public Works Director's memo of January 5, 2001,
regarding his recommendation that the bid for the
Janitorial Cont~act for the Transit Center be awarded to
the third lowest bidder because of his concern about the
relationship between the first and second bidders.
JANITORIAL
(Cont'd.)
DISCUSSION/
SIDEWALK
SNOW REMOVAL,
RESIDENTIAL
& COMMERCIAL:
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PAGE SIX
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Petersen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that it would be in the best
interest of the City to award bid for Janitorial Contract
for the Des Plaines Transit Center to Advanced Janitorial
Systems, P.O. Box 1264, Des Plaines, in the amount of
$1,098 per month/Budgeted Funds, effective January 16,
2001 and ending January 16, 2002. Motion declared
carried.
BUILDING CODE Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad stated that there is a problem with snow
removal; many sidewalks near schools have not been
shoveled; the City has come out and removed snow even
though it is not our responsibility.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of December 28, 2000, citing Section 6-1-26 of the
City Code which requires that snow must be removed from
public sidewalks and that the owner can be subject to a
court-imposed fine of $50 to $500.
Alderman Sayad stated that the businesses should be
reminded that this ordinance is in effect; the press
should put it in their newspaper; maybe we should send
out a letter to the businesses.
Alderman Brookman stated that the language in the
ordinance should be clear and strong; there should be
enforcement; we can't allow our residents to walk in the
streets; this is an ongoing problem; the City should send
out a special letter about any new wording or
enforcement; the Chamber of Commerce has tried to get the
word out; the Chamber will cooperate with the City.
Alderman Petersen asked how long before a violation is
enforced?; when do you have to start shoveling?
Alderman Beauvais asked about the snow on sidewalks near
railroad tracks; these are never shoveled; who would do
that? City Attorney Wiltse stated that this is the
railroad's responsibility; the City could contact them
about cleaning this up, but if the City cleans up, we
become liable also.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the City has to look
at Lee Street because the plows put the snow onto the
sidewalk when they clean the streets; it then freezes;
we have to try and help these residents so they don't
have to walk in the street.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he brought this up
two (2) weeks ago and a year ago, and finally the City
is going to do something about this; removing the snow
from the sidewalks will help businesses who want people
to come in and shop; it will help the mailmen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to review Section
6-1-26 of the City Code regarding removal of snow from
sidewalks to see how the language can be strengthen and
clarified; incorporate the changes that were suggested
during this meeting; and bring the information back to
the Committee of the Whole on February 20, 2001. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REFERENDUM/
PROPOSED
PROG. FOR
RESIDENTIAL
SOUNDPROOF.:
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Alderman Sayad questioned why the voucher for s. B.
Friedman & Company regarding the Wille Road TIF #3, was
on the Warrant Register again when he had not received
an explanation to his satisfaction on this matter; he
would agree to pay the original amount agreed to of
$7, 500, but he would like the additional amount of
$1,370.45 held until -this expenditure is justified.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to withhold $1, 3 7 o . 4 5
from Voucher #05857 to S. B. Friedman & Company regarding
Wille Road TIF #3, and pay only the original amount
agreed to of $7, 500 until the additional amount is
justified. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Smith and
Petersen voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council approval of January 15, 2001
Warrant Register, as amended (Voucher #05857 in the
amount of $8,870.45 was reduced to $7,500), in the total
amount of $1,720,026.72, which includes $49.00 in
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-6-01 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the
amount of $49.00 -conflict of interest).
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed his memo of January 5, 2001,
regarding the plan to ask both the airlines and O'Hare
Airport management to extend their residential
soundproofing plan to include all residential, condo and
multi-family homes located in the affected areas in Des
Plaines; this would increase the current promise by the
airlines and O'Hare Airport management of 350 homes to
approximately 6, 92 9; this is very important for Des
Plaines.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that this plan was very
successful on the East Coast; he thinks it is something
that the City should do right away; it would improve the
quality of life.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is for soundproofing for
our residents, but the wording could be misunderstood;
it is too generic; shouldn't there be a decibel level in
the wording; it should specify what the noise level is;
it should be modified; he can't vote for this with the
present wording.
Alderman Petersen stated that she disagrees; the wording
doesn't necessarily have to be too specific; she is in
favor of the wording.
Alderman Smith stated that he is in favor of the
referendum; the wording was chosen by SOC; it will pass
with this wording.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would be in favor of
the referendum that would expand soundproofing; this
would not be a trade-off for airport expansion.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is not against this
referendum, but why don't we just put in the decibel
level; he knows it is going to pass; we are going to give
a false impression to the people if we don't change the
wording.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane,
Committee Of the Whole stating that
referendum is extremely important because
addressed the
he thinks a
it reflects the
¢
REFERENDUM
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-64-65-A-CU
MAP AMEND . &:
CONDIT. USE/
1501 RIVER:
Ordinance
Z-2-01
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PAGE EIGHT
wishes of the people, but some people may think they will
get soundproofing with this wording; he doesn't think it
does any good, but putting in 65 decibels might help; he
encouraged the aldermen to put that in.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to add "(maximum 65 decibel level)" after
the word adversely in the proposed referendum to be
placed on the April 3, 2001 Consolidated Election Ballot.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Petersen, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
an advisory referendum, as presented, be placed on the
April 3, 2001 Consolidated Election Ballot asking the
question: "Shall the Illinois Legislature require Chicago
and the Airlines to pay for soundproofing of all
residences adversely affected by O'Hare noise without any
cost to the homeowner?"
Following further discussion, moved by Smith, seconded
by Brookman, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Sayad and Becker voted no.
Motion declared carried on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Smith and
Petersen voted yes. Aldermen Bea av ais, °'aJ ad and :Becke!:"
ve1iila ao.
Alderman Sayad asked that the record show that he is not
against a referendum, just the wording.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to suspend
the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Vito Garofalo, 1899 Berry Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he is a 13 -year resident of Des
Plaines; this change will reduce property values and
adversely af feet his property; we have a noise and
pollution problem with this car agency; some compromises
have been made by the car agency (lights and loud
speakers) and that is appreciated, but granting this
would be a gross mistake; two (2) other City Councils
have denied this; is there anything he can do or say that
would reverse the vote?
Alderman Brookman stated that she had asked for details
of the lawsuit filed by the petitioner against the City
in 1994; she voted for this at a previous meeting
contingent upon receiving a copy of the court case, but
she found out that the court case cannot be found.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, that this
matter be tabled until the court case can be found.
Motion declared failed. Aldermen Beauvais, Elstner,
Sayad, Becker, Smith and Petersen voted no. Aldermen
Christiansen and Brookman voted yes.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-2-01, contingent upon the aldermen
receiving a copy of the court case by February 5, 2001.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to adopt a substitute
motion to concur with recommendation of Committee of the
Whole held December 19, 2000, re Zoning Case 00-64-65-A-
CU, for a Map Amendment to rezone a 1.8 acre parcel from
R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-3 General~
2/5/01
Aldermen Beauvais, Sayad and Becker asked leave of the
City Council to change their vote from "no" to "aye."
There was no objection so Acting Mayor Arredia so
ordered.
Z-2-01
(Cont'd.)
FUNDING/
LOBBYIST:
TAXI LIC.
ORDINANCE
REVISIONS:
PROPOSED
NEWS BOX
ORDINANCE:
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Commercial District and a Conditional Use to permit
expansion of an automobile sales facility on property
located at 1501 River Road; and place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-2-01, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT AND FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 1501 SOUTH RIVER ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-64-65-A-CU), without any
conditions.
Alderman Brookman stated that she still doesn't have all
the information to make a decision; we need the court
case; can we get it from downtown? City Attorney Wiltse
stated that it is probably just a one (1) page order;
they don't always have all the backup information; he
will go downtown if he is so ordered.
Alderman Sayad asked if we could get this in three (3)
weeks. City Attorney Wiltse said we might; it depends
on how Cook County keeps their records.
Alderman Sayad stated that he thinks any alderman should
get the information they want; if this is going to be
many, many pages, give it to Alderman Brookman first to
review.
Motion declared carried on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Petersen voted yes. Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman
voted no.
Alderman Brookman stated that we should make sure that
in the future we have all the documentation before we
take a vote.
Staff was directed to obtain all the documentation they
could regarding this court case from downtown.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held December
19, 2000, to approve funding for a lobbyist in the amount
of $50,000 to $60,000, and lobbyist be provided with a
needs list. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 8,
2001, that Chairman of the Legal & Licensing Committee
(Alderman Pat Beauvais) and the City Attorney meet and
review the present taxi licensing ordinance and the
proposed revisions; City Attorney be authorized to meet
with the taxi companies requesting new licenses or
additional licenses to determine their needs and how they
will best serve the residents of Des Plaines; and further
recommend that the City Attorney be authorized to draft
a new ordinance for dispatch service only; and report
back to the City Council under Committee of the Whole on
February 20, 2001. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 8,
2001, that City Attorney be authorized to meet with the
Illinois Press Association's attorney and local
newspapers regarding the proposed newsbox ordinance; City
Attorney prepare a map showing the location of all
newsboxes presently in the City; City Attorney forward
all his findings to the Des Plaines Streetscape Committee
for their review and recommendation back to the City
Council under Committee of the Whole on February 5, 2001,
if possible. Motion declared carried.
LIQ. LIC./
1535
ELLINWOOD:
HIRING OF
LOBBYIST:
JANITORIAL
CONTRACT/
TRANSIT
CENTER:
SIDEWALK
SNOW REMOVAL/
RESIDENTIAL
& COMMERCIAL:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-6-01
REFERENDUM/
RESIDENTIAL
SOUNDPROOF.:
Resolution
R-7-01
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE until
February 5, 2001, discussion on the request for a new
Class E Liquor License for property located at 1535
Ellinwood Street, d/b/a Dapper's Family Restaurant.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with vote carried in Committee of the Whole to NOT hire
All-Circo, Inc., 111 W. Washington Street, Suite 1920,
Chicago, IL 60602, as the City's lobbyist for a one-year
period, and no further action be taken on this matter.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Smith and Petersen voted yes. Alderman
Beauvais, Sayad and Becker voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that it would
be in the best interest of the City to award bid for
Janitorial Contract for the Des Plaines Transit Center,
1501 Miner Street, to Advanced Janitorial Systems, P.O.
Box 1264, Des Plaines, in the amount of $1,098 per
month/Budgeted Funds, effective January 16, 2001 and
ending January 16, 2002. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to review Section 6-1-26 of the City Code
regarding removal of snow from sidewalks to see how the
language can be strengthen and clarified; incorporate the
changes that were suggested during this meeting; and
bring the information back to the Committee of the Whole
on February 20, 2001. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-6-01, 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:
$1,720,026.72, which includes $49.00 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
$49.00 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that an
advisory referendum be placed on the April 3, 2001
Consolidated Election Ballot asking the question: "Shall
the Illinois Legislature require Chicago and the Airlines
to pay for soundproofing of all residences adversely
affected by O'Hare noise without any cost to the
homeowner?"; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-7-00, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY TO
THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, AT THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION SCHEDULED TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2001. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: g $-Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Smith, Petersen -::?\.
NAYS: O;Y-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker ___./' ·
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
2/5/01
Aldermen Beauvais, Sayad and Becker asked leave of the
City Council to change their vote from "no" to "aye."
There was no objection so Acting Mayor Arredia so
ordered.
R-7-01
(Cont'd. )
FUNDING/
HOCKEY CLUB
& YOUTH
BASKETBALL:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Alderman Sayad again asked that the record show that he
is not against the referendum, just the wording.
Aldermen Becker and Beauvais also stated their objection
to the wording. Alderman Becker stated that this wording
might give people false hope; this referendum makes no
sense.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to authorize
funding in the amount of $1,000/Contingency Fund, to the
Maine Township Hockey Club; and $1,000/Contingency Fund,
to the Junior Warrior Youth Basketball Association (these
organizations were also funded in Year 2000). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Beauvais (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
ACTING MAYOR