03-19-2001240
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
MARCH 19, 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, March 19, 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,
Administrative Assistant 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:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by Father John Smyth,
Maryville Academy, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia presented a certificate of
appreciation to Mr. Lou Scornavacco who had been
nominated for a "Be Nice" award; he found a box of gold
coins while remodeling a home and returned it to the
owner of the home.
Acting Mayor Arredia and Police Chief Ryan presented
Citizen Valor Award plaques for outstanding community
service to Darrick Bria, Gary Danfield, John Engeriser,
and Robert France.
Ms. Kathleen Guzman, 2415 Church Street, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a 21 year resident of
Des Plaines; there are some issues that have not been
answered to her satisfaction; did the Library have the
authority to dedicate a room in the new Library without
owning the building?; a room was dedicated to Sheldon
Good; how much was paid?
Alderman Sayad stated that the Library sold the room for
$45,000 and dedicated it to Sheldon Good's mother.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would get some
information about this matter and call Ms. Guzman.
Ms. Sandra Norlin, Des Plaines Library Administrator,
addressed the City Council stating that Sheldon Good's
fee for marketing the old Library building was $90,000;
he agreed to reduce it by half with no stipulations; he
did not request to have a room named for anyone; there
was no "quid pro quo;" this was a Library Board decision.
Alderman Sayad stated that in other words, the Library
Board game him a room for nothing; we need more answers
about this.
Alderman Brookman requested that Item 3 and 3a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Christiansen requested
that Item 22 be removed; and Alderman Petersen requested
that Item 28 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 22 and 28. Motion
declared carried.
CON. AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
VACATE PORT.
OF GARLAND
PLACE AT
RAND:
Ordinance
M-15-01
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
EMERSON
STREET:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-1-01
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
HOLLYWOOD,
ROSE AND
WALTER:
Con. Agen.
Ord. T-2-01
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-
14-01 was adopted; and Ordinances T-1-01, T-2-01, Z-5-01
and Z-6-01 were placed on First Reading.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
March 5, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
March 5, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman questioned whether this action would
preclude a future City Council from making this a street
again.
Assistant City Attorney Bartel stated that this could be
part of the agreement with Wheels, Inc., but the City
would have to renegotiate this agreement to add a
reverter clause.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that he is not sure
what the reaction would be by Wheels, Inc.; this was a
land swap.
Alderman Beauvais questioned why this couldn't be used
by the City since this is a public easement. Director
of Engineering Oakley said there would need to be an
added document; the City would have to go back to Wheels,
Inc.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE until
April 2, 2001, further discussion on approving the Plat
of Vacation for a portion of the right-of-way on Garland
Place at Rand Road that will no longer be used as a
street because of the construction of a cul-de-sac, and
in exchange for the vacation, Wheels, Inc., 666 Garland
Place, will grant to the City a permanent easement on
each side of Garland Place for construction and
maintenance of the cul-de-sac; placing on First Reading
Ordinance M-15-01; and further authorize Staff to
renegotiate the agreement with Wheels, Inc. to add a
reverter clause. Motion declared carried .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section
10-5-17 -"Parking Prohibited in Designated Places" of
the City Code to prohibit parking at any time along the
north and south sides of Emerson Street between Meadow
Lane and west end of Emerson Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-1-01, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5,
"STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 17, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 7, Section
10-7-4 "Yield Right of Way" of the City Code as
follows: traffic on Hollywood Avenue shall yield right
of way at Second Avenue and at Third Avenue; traffic on
Rose Avenue shall yield right of way at Third Avenue ;
traffic on Walter Avenue shall yield right of way at
Second Avenue and Third Avenue; and further recommend ~
T-2-01
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
01-05-CU
CONDIT. USE/
725 w.
GOLF RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-5-01
ZONING CASE
01-04-V
VARIATION/
980 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-6-01
FINAL PLAT/
LIS FIRST
SUBDIVISION
2293
WEBSTER:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
RAIN SUITS/
PUBLIC WXS.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
COPIER FOR
PUBLIC WXS.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
VEHICLE FOR
ENGINEERING
DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
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to place on First Reading Ordinance T-2-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE x, "TRAFFIC, II CHAPTER 7 I "THROUGH AND STOP
STREETS," SECTION 4, "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" TO ADD
HOLLYWOOD, WALTER AND ROSE AVENUES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff re Zoning Case 01-05-CU, to grant request for
Conditional Use to permit construction of a Class B
restaurant with a drive-thru, replacing an existing
facility, on property located at 725 W. Golf Road in C-4
Regional Shopping District; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-5-01, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 7.3-1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ALLOW A CLASS B RESTAURANT AT 725 WEST GOLF ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-05-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff re Zoning Case 01-04-V, to permit construction of
a 6' high, solid fence instead of the maximum permitted
height of 4' and 50% open in the front yard of property
located at 980 E. Touhy Avenue in R-1 Single-Family
Residential District; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-6-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.2-1 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WOOD
FENCE 6 FEET TALL AT 980 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 01-04-V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Maria and Stanley Lis First Addition
Subdivision, 2293 Webster Lane, and Acting Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Reliable
High Performance Products, Inc. , 1 721 S. Chester£ ield
Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, for purchase of 71
rain suits with reflectivity striping for Public Works
Department operation personnel in the total amount of
$16,155.04/Various 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 Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid through the Illinois
State Bid Program, Contract #4007303, for purchase of a
Konica 7045 Copier with print controller and network
card, for Public Works Department, from Konica Business
Technology, 1211 W. 22nd Street, Suite 300, Oak Brook,
IL 60523, at a total cost of $10,174.79/Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid through the Illinois
State Bid Program, Contract #4008350, for purchase of two
(2) 4x2 Chevrolet 4-Door Blazer LEV Vehicles, for
Engineering Department, from Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Inc. ,
2001 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, at a cost of
$21,016.73 each for a total cost of $42,033.46/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
VEHICLES FOR
POLICE DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
ARCH. SVS./
FIRE STA.
#3 EXPAN.:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2001 STREET
REHABILIT.
CONTR. #1:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
LIGHTBARS &:
ARROWSTICKS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
SKID STEER
LOADER:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TRUCK MOUNTED
ATTENUATOR:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TRUCK TIRE
CHANGER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve contract extension with
Sebert Landscaping, 31W060 W. Bartlett, Bartlett, IL
60103 (approved by the City Council on April 3, 2000,
which included five (5) years of pricing), for City-Wide
Landscape Maintenance at the Year 1 cost of $86,200 and
add the Moehling' s Farm detention area at a cost of
$2,600 and the Library Plaza at a cost of $4,299, for a
total cost for Year 2001 of $93, 099/Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid through the Illinois
State Bid Program, Contract #PDS4006468, for purchase of
five (5) 2001 Impala Pursuit Sedans (detective vehicles),
from Miles Chevrolet, Inc., 150 W. Pershing Road,
Decatur, IL 62524, for a total cost of $96, 780. 46/
Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Sente &
Rubel, 1955 Raymond, Suite 105, Northbrook, IL 60062, to
perform Architectural Services for building expansion/
remodeling work at Fire Station #3, 13 o E. Thacker
Street, at a not-to-exceed cost of $60,000/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Year 2001 Street
Rehabilitation -Contract 1, to the lowest bidder, Orange
Crush, L.L.C., 321 S. Center Street, Hillside, IL 60162,
in the total amount of $3,027,962.30/General Improvement
Fund ($2,952,962.30) for street rehabilitations and
Illinois First Grant ($75,000) for Terrace School Cul-De-
Sac. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Ten (10) Squad Car
Lightbars and Nine(9) Split Arrowsticks, to the lowest
bidder, Havey Communications, P.O. Box 448, Lake Forest,
IL 60045, in the total bid amount of $13,499 including
trade-in/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) New Current
Production Model Skid Steer Loader with Grinder
Attachment, to the lowest bidder, Atlas Bobcat, Inc.,
SOSO N. River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, in the total
bid amount of $22,002.60 including trade-in/2001 CERF.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One ( 1) New Current
Production Model Truck Mounted Attenuator, to the lowest
bidder, Energy Absorption Systems, Inc., 1 E. Wacker
Drive, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60601, in the total bid
amount of $13,650/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) New Current
Production Model Heavy Duty Truck Tire Changer, to the
lowest bidder, Standard Industrial & Automotive, 6211
Church Road, Hanover Park, IL 60103, in the total bid
amount of $9, 922. SO/Various Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
P.W. STREET
RESURFACING
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
DUMP TRUCK
WITH PLOW:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
SEWER LATERAL
CAMERA:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-14-01
LAND ACQ.
AGREE./
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Year 2001 Public
Works Street Resurfacing Program to the lowest bidder,
Orange Crush, L.L.C., 321 S. Center Street, Hillside, IL
60162, in the total bid amount of $526, 049. 90/General
Improvement Fund. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that it would be in the best
interest of the City to award bid for One (1) New Current
Production Model One-Ton, Heavy Duty Four-Wheel Drive
Dump Truck with Front Mounted 8.5' Power Reversible Snow
Plow and Dump Body Lift Gate, to the lowest bidder to
meet specifications, Bob Fish Pontiac, 5566 Highway P ,
West Bend, WI 53095, in the total bid amount of
$36,296/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Alderman Christiansen stated for the record that the
lowest bidder could only provide a locator depth of 15'
instead of the required 35' and that is why it is
recommended the bid be awarded to the next lowest bidder.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with Staff recommendation that it would be in the best
interest of the City to award the bid for Sewer Lateral
Camera to the lowest bidder to meet specifications ,
Standard Equipment, 2033 W. Walnut, Chicago, Il 60612 ,
in the total bid amount of $7,350/Budgeted Funds. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Fire Hydrants and Auxiliary Valve
Assemblies (for Public Works Department), returnable by
3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Concrete Restoration, returnable
by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Year 2001 Street and Utility
Improvements Contract A, returnable by 3: 00 p. m.,
Thursday, April 5, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Year 2001 Street and Utility
Improvements Contract B, returnable by 3: 00 p. m.,
Thursday, April 5, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-14-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE FOR
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT AREA NO. 3 (WILLE
ROAD/MT. PROSPECT ROAD) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
DISPOSITION/
841
GRACELAND
ORDINANCE
Z-5-01
CONDIT. USE/
725 w.
GOLF RD.:
ORDINANCE
T-1-01
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
EMERSON ST.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Moved by Petersen, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole held March
12, 2001, that assuming the building on property located
at 841 Graceland Avenue (old Library) will be used as a
Community Center, the Staff be authorized to obtain the
following information and report back to the Committee
of the Whole: what would be the impact on taxpayers if
bonds were used to pay for the rehabilitation of the
building?; estimate annual costs for maintenance of the
building and staffing; determine what public safety
(police, fire, 9-1-1) needs could be served in this
building; research what funding sources might be
available, i.e. State, Federal, corporate grants; request
assistance from the Des Plaines Library as to what
organizations have requested meeting space which the
Library cannot provide; and further recommend that the
Staff be authorized to form and meet with various focus
groups (notice to be posted on cable station and in
City1 s newsletter and newspapers), i.e. social service
agencies, recreational groups, clubs, organizations, to
determine what their needs would be in this building ,
i.e. days of use, hours, potential space growth. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-5-01, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 . 3 -1
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A
CLASS B RESTAURANT AT 725 WEST GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 01-05-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-1-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING,
STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 17, "PARKING PROHIBITED
IN DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
A general discussion was held on the Sewer Lateral
Program, the reimbursement amounts paid by the City, and
the contractors doing the work.
Alderman Sayad stated that these plumbing contractors
should be checked out; their qualifications checked; are
they licensed and bonded with the City?; do they pay
prevailing wages?: do they follow all the rules?
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that he thought the City was
going to check these jobs to see if their prices were
fair; weren1 t we going to check the companies out?
Mrs. Joanne Ross, 2081 Eastview Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stated that she had a personal
experience relating to this matter; she got one price f~
WARRANT
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-35-A-V
MAP AMEND.
&: VARIA./
570-584
WOLF RD.:
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the work she needed to have done and it was $10,000; she
got another quote and it was $250; the City should look
at these contractors.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that any resident who thinks
they are being overcharged should call the City.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio stated that
he is going to put some information together in the next
few weeks to help clarify this matter.
Alderman Christiansen stated that this information should
be put in the City's newsletter including what steps have
to be followed.
Alderman Sayad stated that before a resident has work
done, they have to call the City first for an inspection
and then they can get a plumber; there are rules and
regulations that have to be followed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to recommend
to the City Council approval of March 19, 2001 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $1,776,666.26, which
includes $347. 94 in expenditures to Home Depot; and
further recommend that Resolution R-30-01 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried
(Alderman Elstner abstained on approving expenditures to
Home Depot in the amount of $ 3 4 7 . 94 conf 1 ict of
interest; Alderman Christiansen abstained on approving
expenditure to Self-Help Food Pantry & Closet in the
amount of $10,700 -conflict of interest).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Alderman Elstner stated that he has met with the
residents in the area and the petitioner, and all items
have been addressed.
A resident at 510 E. Oakton Street addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is not too happy
that a strip mall is going in on this property; there
will be trash all over and lots of noise.
Alderman Christiansen stated that these concerned were
addressed at the last meeting; the petitioner knows about
these problems.
Alderman Becker stated that if they find that one garbage
container is not enough, they will add more.
Alderman Elstner stated that was true and the property
will be closely watched for violations.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff,
and recommend to the City Council re Zoning Case 00-35-A-
V, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone a single
lot (the west 100' of the site) from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District,
and grant request for Variations to permit a front yard
setback of 5' instead of the required 25' along Wolf Road
and allow for no perimeter parking lot landscaping
adjacent to the parking spaces along the north end of the
property located at 570-584 Oakton Street; and Ordinance
Z-4-01 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL &: LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
REVISIONS/
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE:
LICENSE
COMPLIANCE/
BUSINESSES:
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City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of March 9, 2001,
removing the requirement from the City Code to hold a
public meeting and examine under oath all applicants for
liquor licenses.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is against this
change; the petitioner should stand before the Committee
of the Whole so that they can see them and the people at
home can see them too.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with Alderman
Christiansen, but if this is passed, we would have to
make sure the residents understand that they can pull any
item off the Consent Agenda and speak to the issue.
Alderman Sayad stated that he supports this change; we
ask the same questions every time; it is repetitive; the
petitioner has to sign an affidavit; this is a good
ordinance; it is a step forward; they are all checked out
before they even come to the City Council.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the fingerprint
requirement would stay the same and so would the posting
of the property for the required number of days.
Alderman Smith stated that he understands Alderman
Christiansen1 s concerns, but he supports this ordinance;
this would greatly streamline the agenda.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she thinks the requirement
that bartenders have to be fingerprinted should be
removed from the ordinance; there is a constant turnover
of bartenders, especially in the summer.
Alderman Sayad stated that he thinks fingerprinting of
bartenders should stay in the ordinance; how do we know
that they have been checked out; whatever it costs the
City to fingerprint them, it is worth it.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like a future
Committee of the Whole meeting held to discuss
fingerprinting of bartenders and their attendance at the
TIPs program.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 S. River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City should
follow the rules; we shouldn 1 t change the ordinance; this
is about liquor.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposed revisions to the liquor license ordinance
that would remove the requirement of a public meeting and
examination under oath of all applicants for liquor
licenses; and further recommend that Ordinance M-16-01
be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen
voted no.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo regarding the
procedure for collecting business registration fees from
delinquent businesses and imposing penalties on an
increasing level, depending on how late the business
registration is paid; a 10% penalty after the first
notice; a 25% penalty after the second notice and a 100%
penalty after the third notice.
Alderman Petersen asked what happens after the third
notice. City Attorney Wiltse said their license can be
suspended or revoked; shut down their business.
BUSINESSES
(Cont'd.)
REVISIONS/
TAXICAB
LICENSING
ORDINANCE:
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS/
YMCA:
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Alderman Sayad thanked everyone for their assistance in
this matter; he attended the meetings regarding this and
they were very good; they went to the Chamber of Commerce
and they were in favor of this.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the proposed procedure for collecting business
registration fees from delinquent businesses; and further
recommend that City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais stated that one of the major issues
with licensing taxicabs is that there is no bonaf ide
application; no way to check the drivers; something
should be put in the draft ordinance about the
application process.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like a Committee
of the Whole meeting held to discuss three (3)
significant policy issues, i.e. limitation of licenses,
probationary period.
Alderman Smith stated that there needs to be an
application process; we need to know who owns the cabs;
he doesn't think it is the City's place to deny anyone
a license if they follow all the rules.
Alderman Becker stated that he agrees with this
ordinance; he is for opening the licenses to anyone; the
strong will survive.
Alderman Brookman stated that the granting of the
licenses should be up to the City Council; we shouldn't
just dole them out ten (10) at a time; she is not sure
there is a need for more cabs; it should be up to the
City Council who gets the licenses.
Alderman Sayad asked if a cab is not registered in Des
Plaines, can they pick up in Des Plaines. City Attorney
Wiltse said no, they will be ticketed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve the proposed revisions to the taxicab
licensing ordinance, i.e. application requirement,
identify the service area, documents required; and
further recommend that Ordinance M-18-01 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening, and a
Committee of the Whole meeting be held on May 14, 2001,
to discuss other issues pertaining to licensing of
taxicabs. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Petersen, Chair
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman reviewed
her memo of March 9, 2001, regarding the request from the
Lat tof YMCA for scholarship funds. Director Merriman
expressed her concern about funding recreational
programs; nothing has been budgeted for this; she would
like direction as to how she should handle this in the
future.
Alderman Sayad stated that this does not fall into any
of the social services funding criteria; if this is
approved, other recreational groups will be asking for
money; he is not in favor of this request; it does not
follow the City's criteria for funding; we should not
deviate from this procedure; this could open up the flood
gates; he will be voting no.
YMCA
(Cont'd.)
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Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that taxpayers' money
should not be used for this kind of facility.
Alderman Christiansen stated that maybe we should
reevaluate how we are giving out this money; maybe we
should give less to the YMCA and give something to other
groups.
Alderman Sayad stated that the YMCA provides fine
prog~ams but he thought this was going to be discussed
at budget time; they don't fall into our criteria.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she thinks the Youth
Commission should be given a set amount and they handle
the applications for funding these recreational
organizations.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2 04 8 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she agrees with
Alderman Sayad; she thought everyone had to pay at the
YMCA; this is taxpayers' money.
Ms. Cheryl Buckley, Executive Director, Lattof YMCA,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they
never turn a child away because they are unable to pay;
20 scholarships were given out last year; they have to
provide proof of income; over 15,000 children went to
summer camp last year; funds are desperately needed.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the YMCA's Cambridge
Club is very expensive; will this money be used to
support the scholarships or this exclusive club?; we have
other good causes; why can't we give money to the
Northwest Symphony, AAUW?; if we do one, we have to do
them all; we have to look at the City's needs first, i.e.
sidewalks, sewers, police and fire protection.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that he has worked with kids
for 38 years; we have to put this in perspective; what
are we going to do for the kids 14 to 19 years old?; we
have to look at what is important; we have to look at the
kids that can't afford these programs.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council to grant request from Lattof YMCA,
300 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, for a donation of
$7,500/General Fund, for their Scholarship Fund with the
understanding that the donation be used for scholarships
for Des Plaines residents; this be a one-time donation;
and matter be readdressed at budget time.
Alderman Sayad stated that we are doing the same thing
we did last year; we have to give Director Merriman some
direction; if we want to do this, let's put money in a
line item at budget time.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would rather give the
money to them this year; maybe we should add this to the
Youth Commission's budget next year.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith abstained -
conflict of interest. Alderman Sayad voted no. Alderman
Sayad asked that the record show he voted no because the
procedures for funding were not followed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council that the Staff be authorized to work
with the Des Plaines Youth Commission to review requests
for funding for youth activities and how much they should
be given, and this be discussed at budget time.
YMCA
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-30-01
ZONING CASE
00-35-A-V
MAP AMEND.
& VARIA./
570-584
WOLF RD.:
Ordinance
Z-4-01
REVISIONS/
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE:
Ordinance
M-16-01
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Alderman Sayad stated that the idea was great but this
should go through the Human Resources & Services
Department; the Youth Commission only meets six (6) times
~ year.
Motion by Sayad to recommend to the City Council that
Staff be authorized to review requests for funding for
youth activities, make a recommendation, and this be
discussed at budget time, died for lack of a second.
Motion declared carried on Alderman Christiansen's
motion. Alderman Sayad voted no.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-30-01, 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:
$1,776,666.26, which includes $347.94 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
$347.94 -conflict of interest; and Alderman Christiansen
abstained on approving expenditure to Self-Help Food
Pantry & Closet in the amount of $10,000 -conflict of
interest) .
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole re Zoning
Case 00-35-A-V, to grant request for Map amendment to
rezone a single lot (the west 100' of the site) from R-1
Single-Family Residential District to C-3 General
Commercial District, and grant request for Variations to
permit a front yard setback of 5' instead of the required
25' along Wolf Road and allow for no perimeter parking
lot landscaping adjacent to the parking spaces along the
north end of the property located at 570-584 Oakton
Street; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-4-01.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-4-01, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP AMENDMENT FOR
VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 3.5-2-C-l, AND 7.3-1 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO THE WEST PORTION OF 570-584 OAKTON STREET
FROM R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 570-584 OAKTON
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-35-A-V). Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
revisions to the liquor license ordinance that would
remove the requirement of a public meeting and
examination under oath of all applicants for liquor
licenses; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-16-01~
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
LICENSE
COMPLIANCE/
BUSINESSES:
REVISIONS/
TAXICAB
LICENSING
ORDINANCE
Ordinance
M-18-01
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS/
YMCA:
FRONTAGE
ROAD/
TOUHY AVE.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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AN a°RDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE IN TITLE V, "BUSINESS REdULATIONS" CHAPTER 34,
"INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 24, "LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL
COMMISSIONER" AND SECTION 35 "NOTICE OF PENDING LIQUOR
LICENSE. " Motion declared carried. Alderman
Christiansen voted no. (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on April 2, 2001)
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
proposed procedure for collecting business registration
fees from delinquent businesses; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on April 2, 2001).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
the proposed revisions to the taxicab licensing
ordinance, i.e. application requirement, identify the
service area, documents required; place on First Reading
Ordinance M-18-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V,
"BUSINESSES," CHAPTER 5, "OTHER BUSINESSES," SECTION 25
"PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE; and a Committee of the
Whole meeting be held on May 14, 2001, to discuss other
issues regarding licensing of taxicabs. Motion declared
carried (further action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on April 2 , 2001).
Moved by Petersen, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
request from Lattof YMCA, 300 Northwest Highway, Des
Plaines, for a donation of $7, 500/General Fund, for their
Scholarship Fund with the understanding that the donation
be used for scholarships for Des Plaines residents; this
be a one-time donation; and matter be readdressed at
budget time. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker
NAYS: 2-Sayad, Petersen
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Smith (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Petersen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to work with the Des Plaines Youth Commission
to review requests for funding and how much they should
be given, and this be discussed at budget time. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sayad voted no.
Alderman Becker stated that now that the hotel project
on Touhy Avenue has been canceled, he would like the City
Council to consider constructing a frontage road along
the south side of Touhy Avenue between Greco Avenue and
Maple Street to encourage residential development in this
area.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that Staff be
authorized to investigate the possibility of constructing
a frontage road on the south side of Touhy Avenue between
Greco Avenue and Maple Street, and report back to the
City Council. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME
Ant ACTING MAYOR