02-05-2001208
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS 1 DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY /
FEBRUARY 5, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, February 5, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen
Beauvais, Brookman and Petersen were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived at 6:32 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived
in Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. Alderman Elstner left
at 8:50 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Administrative Assistant Baj or, Director of Finance Egeberg, Acting
Police Chief Hachmeister, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Public Works
Killian, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Community
Development D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman,
and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED
TIF #5
LEE-PERRY:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Petersen
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:33 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister ,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia recognized Danny Gillespie for his
participation in the Winter Special Olympics recently
held in Galena, Illinois, and presented him with a
certificate of congratulations for winning a silver medal
in downhill skiing and a gold medal in the slalom.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5,
2001
Acting Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order
at 7: 10 p. m. . The Public Hearing was being held pursuant
to legal notice to give citizens the opportunity to
comment on the proposed Lee/Perry Streets Redevelopment
Plan, Redevelopment Project, and Redevelopment Project
Area No. 5 for tax increment financing program.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief overview and
stated that the Des Plaines Elks Lodge at 495 Lee Street
is excluded from the TIF area. Acting Mayor Arredia
asked for public comment. There was none.
PUB. HEAR.
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
CITY CODE
AMENDMENTS/
TAXPAYERS
BILL OF
RIGHTS ACT:
Consent
Agenda
Ord. M-6-01
Ord. M-7-01
Ord. M-8-01
Ord. M-9-01
Ord. M-10-01
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The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
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Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he thought there would be a special
meeting on his and his neighbors' request that storm
sewers be installed on Webster Lane, between Algonquin
Road and Thacker Street, but he must have been
misinformed; because of that 82 residents on Webster Lane
will not be heard; these residents have submitted a
petition to the City requesting that new sewers be
installed at the time the street is redone; we have been
told by the Engineering Department that the present
sewers are adequate and new ones will not be installed;
overhead sewers were recommended to the residents, but
they are very expensive; he suggests that before streets
are reconstructed, the sewers be looked at.
Mr. Sean Sullivan, a representative from the Des Plaines
Elks Lodge addressed the City Council and thanked them
for not including the Lodge in the TIF area.
Alderman Becker requested that Items 1, 3, 3a, 8 and Ba
be removed from the Consent Agenda. Alderman
Christiansen requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1 , 3, 3a, 6, 6a , 8 and
Ba. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Ordinances M-4-01 and Z-1-01 were adopted; Ordinances M-
6-01, M-7-01, M-8-01, M-9-01, M-10-01, M-12-01 and Z-3-01
were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-9-01, R-
11-01, R-12-01, R-13-01, and R-14-01 were adopted .
Alderman Becker requested unanimous consent that the City
Council allow him and Aldermen Beauvais and Sayad to
change their votes on Resolution R-7-01, adopted on
January 15, 2001 (Pages Eight and Ten of the minutes),
regarding placing an advisory referendum on the April 3,
2001 Election Ballot regarding soundproofing. There was
no objection, so Acting Mayor Arredia so ordered.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held January
15, 2001 -as amended. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that various sections of the City Code be
amended to meet the standards established by Ordinance
M-81-00 (adopted by the City Council on December 18,
2000) to reflect the newly-adopted Illinois Public Act
91-920 "Local Government Taxpayers" Bill of Rights Act;
and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance M-6-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 47 "HOTEL-MOTEL OPERATOR'S
OCCUPATION TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE
CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT
WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL
GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT;
Ordinance M-7-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 51 "REAL ESTATE TRANSFER
TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL
TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-
"
TAXPAYERS
(Cont'd.)
REPEAL/
CENTRAL
STATION
ALARMS:
Ordinance
M-11-01
DECREASE
LIQ. LIC./
1000
PRAIRIE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-12-01
ZONING CASE
01-02-V
VARIATION/
1113 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-3-01
CLASS 6b TAX
EXEMPTION/
2001 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Resolution
R-8-01
CLASS 6b TAX
EXEMPTION/
333 E.
HOWARD:
Con. Agen.
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ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT;
Ordinance M-8-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 52 "MOTOR FUEL TAX" OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND
PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED
ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS"
BILL OF RIGHTS ACT;
Ordinance M-9-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 53 11·TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH
WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT
91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT;
Ordinance M-10-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS
IN TITLE V "BUSINESS" CHAPTER 40 "MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX"
OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN LOCAL
TAXES AND PENALTIES WHICH WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE NEWLY-
ADOPTED ILLINOIS PUBLIC ACT 91-920 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAXPAYERS" BILL OF RIGHTS ACT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until March
5, 2001, discussion on repealing the Central Station
Alarms section of the City Code, and placing Ordinance
M-11-01 on First Reading. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-18, to decrease the
total number of Class A Liquor Licenses by one (1) to
delete Boomer's Tap, Inc., 1000 Prairie Avenue; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
12 -01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS "A" LICENSES BY ONE TO DELETE
BOOMER'S TAP, INC., LOCATED AT 1000 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES
PLAINES , ILLINOIS.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff re Zoning Case 01-02-V, to grant request for
Variation to permit construction of a detached garage to
a height of 22.6' instead of the permitted 15'; measure
30' x 40' with a total area of 1,200 sq. ft. instead of
the permitted dimensions of 24' x 30' and 720 sq. ft.;
in C-3 General Commercial District on property located
at 1113 Lee Street; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-3-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 1113
LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-02-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE
until February 20, 2001, discussion on request from
Pentair Electronic Packaging for a Cook County 6b Real
Estate Classification for property located at 2001 S. Mt.
Prospect Road and adoption of Resolution R-8-01. Motion
declared carried (date later changed to March 5, 2001).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City to support and consent
to the granting of a Cook County 6b Real Estate
Classification to Wesley Jessen Corporation for new
construction or substantial rehabilitation work to the
333 HOWARD
(Cont'd.)
Resolution
R-9-01
LEASE AGREE./
POLICE RESOU.
CENTER
1928 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Resolution
R-10-01
WATER SUPPLY
AGREEMENT/
CITY OF
CHICAGO:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-11-01
VACATE PUB.
UTIL. &:
DRAINAGE
EASEMENT/
671 JARVIS:
Consent
Agenda
LIC. AGREE./
WIS. CENTRAL
WOODLAWN AVE.
WATERMAIN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-13-01
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building and grounds located at 333 E. Howard Avenue; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-9-01, A
RESOLUTION INDICATING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A COOK COUNTY
REAL ESTATE CLASS 6b PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO WESLEY
JESSEN CORPORATION, LOCATED AT 333 EAST HOWARD AVENUE IN
DES PLAINES I ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Commercial Lease with Bill
Karambenis, 1930 E. Touhy Avenue, to provide space for
a Police Neighborhood Resource Center (PNRC) at 1928 E.
Touhy Avenue for a period of 14 months, effective January
1, 2001, at a monthly fee of $942 plus $200 per month for
common area maintenance, for a total of $1, 14 2 per
month/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-10-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A "COMMERCIAL LEASE" BETWEEN BILL KARAMBENIS
"LESSOR," AND THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT "LESSEE,"
FOR A 14-MONTH LEASE AT THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1928 E.
TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Water Supply Agreement" with the
City of Chicago to supply water to the City and Citizens
Utility Company at rates shown in the Agreement for a
period of ten (10) years, ending December 31, 2010; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-11-01 , A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHICAGO AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Des
Plaines Plan Commission and Staff to grant request to
Vacate a section (five (5) feet) of the Public Utility
and Drainage Easement located on Lot #2 in Delgado's
First Resubdivision, 671 Jarvis Avenue; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-12-01, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT VACATION FOR DELGADO'S FIRST RESUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 671 JARVIS AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute License Agreement with Wisconsin
Central System, One O'Hare Centre, 6250 N. River Road,
Suite 9000, Rosemont, IL 60018, to permit City to install
an 8" watermain beneath the Wisconsin Central, Ltd.
right-of-way at Woodlawn Avenue in conjunction with the
First Avenue reconstruction project at a cost of $500 for
an application fee and $300 annual occupancy fee/General
Improvement Fund; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-13-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A WATERMAIN PIPELINE CROSSING BETWEEN
WISCONSIN CENTRAL, LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
AGREE. AMEND.
INDR/PRAIRIE-
FARMERS
CREEKS EQP.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-14-01
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1714
WHITCOMB:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
COLOR LASER
PRINTER:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
FURNITURE/
HUMAN RESOU.
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
MAINT. OF
ELEVATORS:
Consent
Agenda
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
STR. LIGHT
REPAIR:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
ELEC. SVS.
INSTALLATION
PUB. WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Amendment No. One to
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (approved by the City
Council on August 21, 2000) for rehabilitation of Prairie
and Farmers Creeks, to include the purchase of a Track-
Mounted Dump Truck for creek maintenance to be paid for
from Illinois First Grant Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-14-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS/DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
THE FARMERS AND PRAIRIE CREEKS WATERSHED PROJECT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, 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 1714 Whitcomb Avenue (all circular driveways require
approval by the Building Code Committee) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal for purchase of one (1)
Hewlett Packard LaserJet 8550 DN Color Laser Printer from
Computer Discount Warehouse, 102 O E. Lake Cook Road,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, in the total amount of
$7,310.30/2001 Computer Replacement Fund; and it would
be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from US Off ice
Products, 100 N. Gary Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172, for
purchase of new furniture for the Human Resources &
Services Department (Benefits Coordinator, Community
Outreach Coordinator, Public Health Nurse and Reception
Area) in the total amount of $8,587/Budgeted Funds; and
it would be in the best interest of the City that usual
bid procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve contract extension with
Anderson Elevator, 1800 S. 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
(approved by the City Council on January 3, 2000, which
included two (2) one-year extensions), for maintenance
of elevators at City Hall, the Police Department and the
701 Lee Street Parking Garage in the amount of $8,484
(original bid amount)/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve contract extension with
Contracting & Material Company, 5401 W. Harrison Street,
Chicago, IL 60644 (approved by the City Council on
December 21, 1999, which included two (2) one-year
extensions), for Street Light Repair and Utility
Location, with a 10% increase in straight time ($50.05)
and oveitime ($85.80)/Budgeted Funds, and they will use
the current IDOT Equipment Schedule. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Electrical Service
Installation at 1111 Campground Road (Public Works
Facility) to the lowest bidder, Pinner Electric, Inc.,
9525 Southview Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, in the total
ELEC. SVS.
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
PAINTING
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
STORAGE LOCK.
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
SCUBA EQP.
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
RADIO UNITS
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
REJECT BIDS/
RADIO EQP. &
READVERTISE
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
REJECT BIDS/
TRACK CARRIER
PUB. WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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bid amount of $19,800/2001 Buildings & Grounds Budget .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Painting of the Walls and
Ceilings of the Apparatus Floors at Fire Stations #1 and
#3, to the lowest bidder, Schmidt & Company, 5202 N.
Liano, Chicago, IL 60630, in the total bid amount of
$14, 150/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase and Installation
of Personal Storage Lockers at Fire Station #1, to the
lowest bidder, Interior Street Products, 8 8 8 E. Bel vi de re
Road, Suite 223, Grayslake, IL 60030, in the total bid
amount of $12,175/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Various Underwater Rescue
Equipment (SCUBA) to the lowest bidder, Black Magic Dive
Shop, 253 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048, in the
total bid amount of $15,454.40/Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Six ( 6) Drager Radio
Interface Units, to the lowest bidder, AFC International,
Inc., P.O. Box 894, DeMotte, IN 46310, in the total bid
amount of $6, 025 .10/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to reject all bids received on January 23 ,
2001, for Various Radio Equipment for Fire Department;
Staff be authorized to prepare new bid specifications to
reflect the most current model numbers to assure that all
vendors have a fair opportunity to submit a qualifying
bid; and City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for Various Radio Equipment, returnable by 3:00 p .m.,
Wednesday, February 21, 2001. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to reject all bids received on November
21, 2000, for Low Ground Pressure Track Carrier (to be
paid from Illinois First Grant Funds); Staff be
authorized to prepare new bid specifications to better
reflect the needs of the City; and City Clerk re-
advertise for bids. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) New Current Production Model Low
Ground Pressure Track Carrier, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, February 22, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) Current Production Model Mini-Cargo
Van, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22,
2001. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Ten (10) Squad Car Lightbars and Nine (9)
ADVERTISING
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-4-01
LIQ. LIC./
2104 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-1-01
VARIATION/
1036
VAN BUREN:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-12-01
DECREASE
LIQ. LIC./
1000 PRAIRIE:
RECONSIDER/
BID AWARD
ELEC. SVS.
PUB. WORKS:
LIQ. LIC./
1535
ELLINWOOD:
LIQ. LIC./
1494 MINER:
214
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Split Arrowsticks, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
February 23, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt 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., DEA A-1 LIQUORS, LOCATED
AT 2104 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-1-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8. 1-3 (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.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-12-01, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS"
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF CLASS "A" LICENSES BY ONE TO DELETE BOOMER'S
TAP, INC., LOCATED AT 1000 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to
reconsider vote taken under Consent Agenda this evening
to award bid for Electrical Service Installation at 1111
Campground Road to the lowest bidder, Pinner Electric,
Inc., 9525 Southview Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, in the
total bid amount of $19, 800/2001 Buildings & Grounds
Budget. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE this
motion until February 20, 2001. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioners Mathew M. Manaves and Val M. Manaves were
sworn in by the City Clerk and gave testimony before the
Committee of the Whole.
Alderman Christiansen asked the petitioners if they are
intending to sell this business once it is open. Both
petitioners said no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to approve new Class E Liquor License for
property located at 153 5 Ellinwood Street, d/b/ a Dapper' s
Family Restaurant; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and Ordinance M-5-01 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
This matter is being held until February 20, 2001.
NEW CITY-
WIDE
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1354 FARGO:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING CASE
00-66-CU-V
1100 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
ORDINANCE
Z-2-01
MAP AMEND • &:
CONDIT. USE/
1501 RIVER:
MINUTES
EXEC. SESS./
1/2/01:
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This matter is being held until February 20, 2001.
BUILDING CODE Alderman Sayad, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of January 22, 2001, regarding an after-the-fact
request for a parking pad in the front yard on property
located at 1354 Fargo Avenue; the Staff originally
recommended denial of this request, but the petitioner
has changed his plan to the Staff's satisfaction.
Alderman Sayad stated that he visited the site and is in
agreement with the plan change.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant request for an after-the-fact Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 10.5' x 20' parking pad in the front
yard on property located at 1354 Fargo Avenue. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of February 5, 2001
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $1,307,214.77,
which includes $685.44 in expenditures to Home Depot; and
further recommend that Resolution R-16-01 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to
Home Depot in the amount of $685. 44 conflict of
interest, and Alderman Beauvais abstained from approving
expenditure to the Junior Warriors Basketball at Maine
West High School in the amount of $1,000 -conflict of
interest).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
This matter is being held until March 5, 2001.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to adopt 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). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Christiansen
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held January
2, 2001. Motion declared carried.
SIDEWALK
REPLACEMENTS/
NEW SIDEWKS:
ALLEY
IMPROVEMENTS:
AMENDMENT/
SEWER
LATERAL
REPAIR
PROGRAM:
Ordinance
M-13-01
BID AWARD/
GARLAND PL.
CUL-DE-SAC:
DISPOSITION/
841
GRACELAND
(OLD LIB.):
LEASE AGREE./
1501
ELLINWOOD
(NEW LIB.):
LIQ. LIC./
1535
ELLINWOOD:
Ordinance
M-5-01
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held
January 22, 2001, to TABLE discussion on Sidewalk
Replacements/New Sidewalks. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held
January 22, 2001, to TABLE discussion on Alley
Improvements. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 22,
2001, that the City's Sewer Lateral Repair Program be
retroactive for the period January 1, 2000 to September
19, 2000 (the date Ordinance M-45-00 was adopted which
established the Program) ; for an estimated cost to the
City of up to $142,500/2001 Sewer User Fee Budget; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-13-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 2 TO ADD
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE REGARDING MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
RESPONSIBILITY. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 22,
2001, to award bid for construction of the Garland Place
Cul-De-Sac to the lowest bidder, Johnson Paving Company,
1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 , in
the total bid amount of $75, 495/General Improvement Fund.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 1-Becker
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 29,
2001, that the property located at 841 Graceland Avenue
(old Library) remain as is; Staff be authorized to obtain
cost estimates from various sources (i.e. Des Plaines
Community Senior Center, Des Plaines Public Library) to
bring the building up to Code; Staff be authorized to
inquire from community organizations and businesses if
they would be interested in space if the building becomes
a Community Center and, if so, what their needs would be;
ask the Police Chief how this facility could be used for
various community services; and Staff report back to the
Committee of the Whole on March 12, 2001. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Committee of the Whole held January 29, 2001, that
the City enter into a lease agreement with the Des
Plaines Public Library for the property located at 1501
Ellinwood Street (new Library building) ; the terms to be
determined at a later date. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
new Class E Liquor License for property located at 1535
Ellinwood Street, d/b/a Dapper's Family Restaurant;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and place
on First Reading Ordinance M-5-01. Motion declared
carried.
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1354 FARGO:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-16-01
TERRACE
SCHOOL
CUL-DE-SAC/
SCHOOL
DISTRICT 62:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-5-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS "E"
LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD DAPPER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 1535
ELLINWOOD STREET, LOCATED IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for an after-the-fact Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the
Building Code Amendments to permit construction of a
10.5' x 20' parking pad in the front yard on property
located at 1354 Fargo Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-16-01, 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:
$1,307,214.77, which includes $685.44 in expenditures to
Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$685.44 -conflict of interest, and Alderman Beauvais
abstained from approving expenditure to the Junior
Warriors Basketball at Maine West High School in the
amount of $1,000 -conflict of interest).
Alderman Sayad reviewed a matter that had been discussed
by the City Council in the past and that is the concept
of a "land swap" with School District #62 for property
near Fire Station #3 (Thacker Street) to be used for
expansion, and in exchange the City will build and
maintain a cul-de-sac for Terrace School so that buses
can make a turn-around and drop off students; and should
the City ever abandon the Fire Station, or otherwise not
need the property, School District #62 would have the
right of first refusal to purchase the property back.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that City enter
into a land transfer agreement with School District #62
for property near Fire Station #3 (Thacker Street), and
in exchange the City will build and maintain a cul-de-sac
for Terrace School, and should the City ever abandon the
Fire Station, or otherwise not need the property, that
they would have the right of first refusal to purchase
the property back; estimated cost for the cul-de-sac to
be $100,526 with estimated partial funding of $75,000
from the State of Illinois and some work done by the
Public Works Department; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-17-01.
Alderman Becker stated that he would like to compliment
Alderman Sayad for his effort on this project; this will
relieve a lot of congestion on Westgate Road; it takes
the buses off the street for pickup and drop off; it is
a win-win situation.
Alderman Christiansen asked why this wasn't referred back
to committee; we don't have anything in writing from
Senator Dave Sullivan about this money; how much of the
work can Public Works do?; he is disappointed that we are
talking about it now and not in committee; he is not ~
CUL-DE-SAC
(Cont'd.)
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ACQUIS. OF
REAL PROP./
RIVER MILL
DEVELOPMENT
MILL ST. &:
RIVER ROAD:
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debating the need for this, just that this was started
in committee and it should end up in committee.
Alderman Sayad stated that there are time constraints .
Alderman Becker stated that time is of the essence for
the expansion of Fire Station #3.
Alderman Brookman asked Fire Chief Farinella what are the
time constraints. Chief Farinella said that some of the
money for this project must be expended by July and we
need to get an architect.
Alderman Brookman stated that Alderman Christiansen's
points are well taken, but we are doing this for the
safety of the children; she is sure that Senator Sullivan
will keep his word.
Alderman Sayad stated that it is his hope that this cul-
de-sac could be dedicated to Firefighter Robert Coombs,
who died in the line of duty in 1962; he received a call
from Senator Sullivan who said he will give us $75,000;
he has been working on this for three (3) months.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is leery of the
State; we should have the School Board here to answer
questions; they didn't even send a representative; do we
know if the neighbors even want this?; he will be voting
no because it is not in committee.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has talked to the residents
in the area, to the PTO and to the school representative;
it is good for everyone; it will be a plus for everyone.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES : 6-Beauvais , Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Christiansen
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to go
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS : 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Petersen
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
into
real
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present :
Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Acting Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Redevelopment
Agreement with River Mill L.L.C., 7458 N. Harlem Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60631, that would include the acquisition and
remediation of property located at 697 s. River Road
(Bill's Auto Body & Truck Repair), and the construction
of a 5-story, 36-unit condominium building with buried
utilities, on the southeast corner of Mill Street and
River Road, at at cost to the City of $650,000/TIF Funds ;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-18-01 , A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER
INTO A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND RIVER MILL, LLC FOR A REIMBURSEMENT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $650,000.
RIVER MILL
(Cont'd.}
ADJOURNMENT:
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 2-Elstner, Petersen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
onnaMCAll~ CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF _\:+,~~~~--~i.=-f---2001