05-21-2001283
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by
Mayor Anthony W. Arredia at 7:01 P.M. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, May 21, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Exe cu ti ve Session at
6:35 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived at 8:45 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan, Deputy Fire Chief
Heavey, Director of Public Works Killian, Sr. Civil Engineer
Kaszuba, Director of Community Development D' Onofrio, Director of
Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel
and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to go
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m.
into
real
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Deputy City Clerk
Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Mayor Arredia recognized Des Plaines resident
Rosemary Nickles who was the recipient of the Cook
County Sheriff's Senior Medal of Honor Award for her
hard work and accomplishments through volunteerism.
Mayor Arredia recognized Des Plaines Police Officers
Mike Myer, Kevin O'Connell and Jeff Rotkvich who
were commended by other Police and Fire Departments
for their particiation and assistance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Human Resources Director
Arlene Merriman who introduced high school members
of the Youth Design Team who made a presentation on
their vision of Des Plaines and what they feel are
their priorities for making a better connection
between the community and our youth.
ZONING CASE
01-11-CU-V
CONDIT. USE/
855 RAND ROAD:
SELF-HELP
CLOSET/600
ALGONQUIN:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
June 18, 2001, the recommendation of Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff re Zoning Case 01-
11-CU-V, to DENY request for a Conditional Use and
Variation to allow for the installation of a
commercial mobile radio service facility (cellular
phone antenna), including a 90' monopole antenna, on
property located at 855 Rand Road in C-3 General
Commercial District. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to TABLE until
June 18, 2001, the Self Help Pantry's request to
address seven maintenance issues with the building
at 600 Algonquin. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen abstained conflict of
interest.
Acting City Manager Schneider presented "What is a
TIF?"; Tax Increment Financing is a financing
technique that cities may use to pay public
improvement or other eligible costs necessary to
attract a private developer into a particular area;
they can be either property tax TIF's or sales tax
TIF's.
Mr. Ernest Bomicino, 228 Kincaid Court, addressed
the City Council stating that the Council should
reconsider the way trees are trimmed in the
parkways; trees should not look like mushrooms;
someone came and chainsawed the trees in his
parkway; trees do not recuperate; these trees have
been butchered.
Mrs. Linda Forman, 505 Courtesy Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a Special Events
Commissioner; the "Taste of Des Plaines" will be
held June 2 and 3, 2001, along Ellinwood Street from
Pearson Street east, in conj unction with the 4 gth
Annual Des Plaines Art Guild Art Fair in the Library
Plaza and the Lattof YMCA 150th Anniversary Run.
Alderman Argus requested that Item 1 be removed from
the Consent Agenda; Deputy City Clerk Peterson
requested that Item 4 be removed; Alderman Becker
requested that Item 10 be removed; a citizen
requested that Item 14 be removed, and Alderman
Smith requested that Item 15 be removed.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker,
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 4,
Motion declared carried.
to establish a
10, 14 and 15.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-28-01 and M-29-
01 were adopted; Ordinances M-30-01 and T-3-01 were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-44-01 and
R-45-01 were adopted.
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
04/09/01:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
05/07/01:
GO BONDS/
STREET & SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-30-01
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
FIFTH &
SIXTH AVE AT
POLYNESIAN DR:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-3-01
LEASE
AGREEMENT/
COMMUTER
PARKING LOTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-44-01
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE unt i 1
June 4, 2001 the minutes of the Executive Session of
the Committee of the Whole held April 9, 2001 -as
amended. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council
held May 2, 2001, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held May 2, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held May 7, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Deputy City Clerk requested the following amendment:
Page Seven, Second Paragraph, Third Line, after the
word "TABLED", delete "until May 21, 2001."
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held May 7, 2001 as amended. Motion declared
carried.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to issue
$5,470,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001,
to be used to finance street and sewer improvement
projects (CIP) and to fund the Risk Management Fund;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-30-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 7,
Section 10-7-4 -"Yield Right of Way," of the City
Code to ADD that Fifth Avenue yield to Polynesian
Drive and that Sixth Avenue yield to Polynesian
Drive; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance T-3-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE x, "TRAFFIC I II CHAPTER 7 I "THROUGH AND TO
STREETS I II SECTION 4 I "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" TO ADD
FIFTH AND SIXTH AVENUES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute "Of fer to Lease" Agreement with
Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1800 Farnam Street,
Omaha, NE 68102, to lease three (3) ADDITIONAL
commuter parking lots in the downtown area, located
north and south of the railroad tracks between River
Road and Pearson and Lee and Graceland, and on the
north side of the tracks running west of Graceland
Avenue; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
LEASE AGR.
(Cont'd.)
SOUNDPROOFING/
ST. ZACHARY
567 ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-45-01
FINAL PLAT
NIKKO CARLO
SUBDIVISION:
BID AWARD/
EQUIPMENT
TRAILER:
Consent
Agenda
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44-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN "OFFER TO LEASE" BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
COMMUTER PARKING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve City's participation
as a sponsor in the Federal Aviation
Administration's Soundproofing Program for St.
Zachary School, 567 Algonquin Road, in an amount not
to exceed $820,000, all of which are Federal funds;
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Grant
Agreement with Federal Aviation Administration and
Illinois Department of Transportation Division of
Aeronautics for these monies; the City and Illinois
Department of Transportation will serve as a conduit
for these funds as Federal grant money cannot go
directly to a private school; no City tax money will
be used on this project; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-45-01; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ALL OTHER SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOUNDPROOFING AT ST.
ZACHARY SCHOOL I LOCATED AT 5 6 7 ALGONQUIN ROAD I DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Becker stated that the approval is
contingent upon the City making as part of the CIP
the completion of 800' of water main and at the time
the City completes the water main, the developer has
to run a one inch (l") line under Rand Road, connect
and pay the portion of their front footage within a
six month period.
Alderman Sayad asked the petitioner if he agrees
with the agreement; when will the house on Berkshire
be developed?
Mr. Barry Collins of Tuttle, Vedral & Collins, PC,
733 Lee Street, Suite 210, the petitioner's
attorney, addressed the City Council stating that
his client does agree with the agreement; it is not
known when the house on Berkshire will be developed.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Final Plat for Nikko
Carlo Subdivision, 352 Rand Road and Berkshire Lane,
contingent upon developer's execution of a recapture
agreement; that water service line and connection
for Lot 3 be at the developer's expense and take
place within six ( 6) months of completion of the
water main; and this action be recorded with the
Cook County Recorder. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) New
Current Production Model Equipment Trailer to the
lowest bidder, Lewis International, 55 E. Palatine
Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070, in the total bid
amount of $7,765/2001 CERF. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
LEAHY
CIRCLE/KING
LANE STORM
SEWER:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT. :
ORDINANCE
M-31-01
RESIDENCY
DEPT. HEADS:
287
5/21/01
PAGE FIVE
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Leahy
Circle/King Lane Storm Sewer Project to the lowest
bidder, Martam Construction, 1200 Gasket Drive,
Elgin, IL 60120, in the bid amount of
$420,630/General Improvement Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City Clerk to
advertise for bids for One (1) "Turn-Key" Media 100
iFinish Non-Linear Editing System, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Mrs. Donna Bavido, 1895 Fargo Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a member of the
Consumer Protection Commission; their complaints
have risen dramatically; open the language barrier
and appoint minorities to commissions.
Mayor Arredia stated that he has been working to get
more minorities on the commissions; if a minority is
found to serve on the Consumer Protection Commission
he will expand the commission and appoint them.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Mayoral
appointments/reappointments as follows:
Appointments:
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Arthur F. Lukowicz, term to expire April 20, 2002
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Bob Hinde, term to expire August 30, 2004
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Wendall McCarty, term to expire August 31, 2005
Darlene Joyce, term to expire August 31, 2003
YOUTH COMMISSION
Gloria Ludwig, term to expire December 1, 2001
Reappointments:
CABLE COMMISSION
Beverly Becker, term to expire April 30, 2004
Bernard Benjamin, term to expire April 30, 2004
Irene Serwa, term to expire April 30, 2004
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Noreen Lake, term to expire June 1, 2004
POLICE PENSION BOARD
Gaston Freeman, term to expire April 30, 2003
Robert Muehlenbeck, term to expire April 30, 2003
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Paul Saletnik, term to expire April 30, 2006
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-31-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I I "ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 7 I
"ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS" TO ADD A NEW SECTION 21,
"RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS" TO REQUIRE FUTURE
DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN NINE
MONTHS OF THEIR BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.
declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Motion
ORDINANCE
M-28-01
YEAR 2000
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIA. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-29-01
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT/551
E. LINCOLN:
Consent
Agenda
TAXICABS/
NO LIMIT
TO LICENSES:
Consent
Agenda
TAXICABS/
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
Consent
Agenda
TAXICABS/
REFERENCES:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
288
5/21/01
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance M-28-01, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance M-29-01, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANDREW BUDYS SECOND SUBDIVISION
MUNICIPAL STORM
LINCOLN AVENUE,
WATER
DES
SEWER EXTENSION AT
PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
551 E.
Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May
14, 2001, that there shall be no limit to the number
of licenses issued either to taxicab companies or
taxicabs as long as the licensee provides the City
with all necessary documents and follows all City
regulations; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on June 4, 2001)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May
14, 2001, that all NEW taxicab licenses be issued
for a one (1) year probationary period; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda. (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on June 4, 2001)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held May
14, 2001, that each taxicab company must list on
their application the cities and towns in which it
already holds licenses; list three (3) business
references, provide proof of complete insurance
coverage; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on June
4, 2001)
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to
recommend to the City Council approval of May 21,
2001 Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$2,563,497.10; and further recommend that Resolution
R-46-01 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
BUSINESS
REGULATION
CERTIFICATE
FEES INCREASE:
FAC(ADE PROGRAM
PROPOSED
REVISIONS:
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Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of May
11, 2001, which stated that the current fee
structure was established in 1994 and has not been
changed to reflect the increased Consumer Price
Index which has increased 15. 87% since 1994 and an
increase in revenue of about $76,000 is expected if
the new rates are approved.
Alderman Sayad stated that staff will make a
presentation in next few months regarding businesses
that do not have licenses after all the procedures
have been reviewed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to
recommend to the City Council a 15. 87% increase in
the business regulation certificate fees; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider reviewed
his memo of May 10, 2001, which presented the
proposed revisions to the Fa9ade Rehabilitation
Program Guidelines as approved by the Economic
Development Commission; changes include increasing
the reimbursement to 50% for general maintenance up
to a maximum of $10,000 and allowing flexibility to
make it easier for people to spruce-up their
buildings.
Alderman Becker stated that the Economic Development
Commission does good work and he compliments them.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is in favor of any
changes that make businesses look better; is it
feasible to go over the $10,000 limit for the
downtown businesses?
Alderman Becker stated that any changes should be
brought back to the City Council and approved first
by the Economic Development Commission.
Mr. Jim Ulett, Chairman of the Economic Development
Commission, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that the Commission would need a larger
budget if the program exceeds the guideline limits.
Alderman Murphy stated that it is not advantageous
to give the entire budget to one business.
Alderman Becker stated that an increase in the
Economic Development Commission's budget should be
discussed during the budget meetings in the fall.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council to adopt the changes to the
Fa9ade Rehabilitation Program Guidelines as
presented and approved by the Economic Development
Commission on February 21, 2001. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
VACATE PORT.
OF GARLAND
PLACE AT RAND:
Ordinance
M-15-01
REDUCTION
PUB. IMPROV.
SURETY/
WEBSTER &
PLAINFIELD:
ZONING CASE
00-68-PUD-CU
PUD, COND.
USE AND
VARIATION/
1050 OAKTON:
Ordinance
Z-8-01
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to approve
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; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-15-01, AN ORDINANCE FOR
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GARLAND PLACE AT RAND
ROAD. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman stated that the reverter clause
portion is not in the motion and we have no
documentation regarding a reverter clause.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to adopt a
substitute motion, to TABLE, approval of the Plat of
Vacation for a portion of the right-of-way on
Garland Place at Rand Road and placing Ordinance M-
15-01 on First Reading. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 2-Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Upon roll call on Alderman Beauvais'
motion,
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
the vote was:
6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Becker, Argus
2-Brookman, Smith
0-None
Motion declared carried.
original
Sayad,
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to accept
public improvement construction as part of the
Salemi' s Resubdi vision, 1 750 Webster Lane and
Plainfield Drive; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary document. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on June 18, 2001)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance Z-8 -0 l, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST
FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND CONDITIONAL USE FOR HEIGHT
VARIATION TO DEVELOP A 220-UNIT CONGREGATE LIVING
FACILITY AT THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050
OAKTON STREET (Case 00-68-PUD-CU).
Alderman Brookman stated that she would like to know
what is going on with the FAA.
Director of Community Development D' Onofrio stated
that he spoke with a Regional Representative from
the FAA and she stated that a study does not seem
necessary based on the information provided.
ZONING CASE
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-46-01
291
5/21/01
PAGE NINE
Alderman Brookman stated that she spoke with the
same Regional Representative who told her that there
would need to be a formal study; no formal
application has been made to the FAA.
Alderman Brookman will vote no for the same reasons
as before; no compromises have been made at all;
this is a blatant case of spot zoning.
Motion by Brookman to DENY the adoption of Ordinance
Z-8-01, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) AND CONDITIONAL USE FOR HEIGHT VARIATION TO
DEVELOP A 220-UNIT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY AT THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 OAKTON STREET (Case
00-68-PUD-CU), died for lack of a second.
Alderman Smith stated that if this ordinance passes
we will have a litigation problem; we have to have
findings of fact; we have no evidence of hardship;
we will be at serious risk for litigation if we pass
this ordinance tonight.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he has spoken with
the petitioner; he has other concerns regarding the
parking; he is in favor of this project.
Alderman Murphy stated that 50% of the calls she has
received have been for this project; will support
this because this is just preliminary and will come
back to us; we have to allow the developers to come
to us with ideas.
Alderman Sayad stated that the parking is adequate
for this structure per our ordinance.
Alderman Christiansen stated that open land is
scarce; developers can only go up; we are going to
see more requests from developers; we are going to
have a lot of work to do; staff should look into the
current height variations.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she does not want to
shut this down when we can still work on this; we
can vote no at any time; she does not want to deny
this if the developer wants to work with us.
Upon roll call on the orginal motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
adopt Resolution R-46-01, 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: $2, 563, 497. 10. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
BUSINESS
REGULATION
CERTIFICATE
FEES INCREASE:
FA9ADE PROGRAM
PROPOSED
REVISIONS:
ORDINANCE
M-15-01
VACATE PORT.
OF GARLAND
PLACE AT RAND:
ADJOURNMENT:
PAGE TEN
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen,
with recommendation of Committee of the
292
5/21/01
to concur
Whole to
approve a 15.87% increase in the business regulation
certificate fees; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on June 18, 2001)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
the changes to the Fa9ade Rehabilitation Program
Guidelines as presented and approved by the Economic
Development Commission on February 21, 2001.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to
adopt Ordinance M-15-01, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF GARLAND PLACE AT RAND ROAD.
Alderman Smith stated that the Aldermen should have
the final ordinance in front of them before voting
on it.
Alderman Brookman agreed with Alderman Smith.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
~-~·
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR
2001