06-18-2001007
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, JUNE 18, 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 6:30 P.M. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, June 18, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Murphy, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus. Alderman
Sayad arrived in Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.,
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at
6:37 p.m. and Alderman Christiansen arrived in
Executive Session at 6:44 p.m.
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, Acting Director of Community
Development Molinari, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City
Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
WELCOME:
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to go into
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real
property, executive session minutes and personnel.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Deputy City Clerk
Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Mayor Arredia welcomed the students from Maine West
High School who are participating in the City's
Clinical Government Program, which is now in its 26th
year.
Mayor Arredia recognized Carolyn Sorice who was the
recipient of the Emergency Communications
Professional of the Year Award by her peers.
Mayor Arredia and Alderman Beauvais presented
plaques and certificates to the following adult
volunteers of the Police Youth Clubs: Bud Mukahirn,
Tim Veit, Mike Krueger, Larry Zumbrock, Ann Gehrke,
Nancy Jenkins, Brian Kenyon, Joe Spallone, Alyce
Anderson, John Marquardt and Matt Kulak.
PRESENTATION
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
REDEV.
AGREE./WILLE
ROAD-TIF #3
Resolution
R-53-01
008
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Mayor Arredia introduced Donna Catlett, President of
the Des Plaines Arts Council, who presented
certificates to the following scholarship winners:
Eric Jancsovics, Chippewa Middle School
Eric Schmidt, Chippewa Middle School
Christine Krill, Chippewa Middle School
Kevin Friedman, Iroquois Community School
Becki Coleman, Algonquin Middle School
Thomas Ksandr, Algonquin Middle School
Zachary Zimberoff, Algonquin Middle School
Cristina Enea, Friendship Junior High
Elizabeth Johnson, Maine West High School
Raoul Gravel, III, Maine West High School
Marta Kuersten, Maine West High School
Gregory Linz, Maine West High School
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that the plans for the new
public safety building show that it will cost about
$19 million; State law requires that you have to
issue bonds for this amount; we will have to go to
referendum; property taxes may have to be increased;
we went through this with the Library.
Ms. Dolores Vels, 1019 E. Wicke Avenue, addressed
the City Council stating that she is against the
1050 Oakton Street proposal; Oakton is congested and
is a busy street; was the 104' variance was approved
for 1050 Oakton Street.
Ms. Donna Kassens, 1153 S. Lee Street, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a member of Des
Plaines Citizens for Responsible Development;
progress is important while maintaining the comfort
of the citizens; tax revenues are not the only
important thing; we can entice other commercial
developments to 1050 Oakton Street.
Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that a recent Daily Herald
article referred to a $1.4 million revenue shortfall
for this year; does this mean that as of October 31,
2001, we have spent too much for the last two years
and that we will draw down our reserves; did we
spend approximately $3 million more than budgeted?;
look at smaller employee increases; let's prepare
for what might happen.
Mr. Frank Schindler, 1664 Spruce
the City Council stating that
Buffet moved in recently at Lee
are now a lot of cars parking
especially between noon and 3 p.m.
Avenue, addressed
the Chiang-Yiang
and Oakton; there
on Spruce Avenue
Ms. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that there will be an antique
car show in Des Plaines, sponsored by CoVest Bank,
in their parking lot on the third Thursdays of July,
August and September from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute a Redevelopment
Agreement with Wille Road L.L.C., % Colliers,
Bennett & Kahnweiler, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr, Rosemont,
IL 60018, that would include acquisition and
R-53-01
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LEE/PERRY
TIF #5 LAND
ACQUISITION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-36-01
009
06/18/01
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Remediation of property located within the Wille
Road TIF #3, bounded generally by the center line of
Wille Road to the north, private properties to the
west and to the east, and Illinois Toll Highway
Authority property to the south, to build, or cause
to be built, a Phase I development on said property
at a reimbursement not-to-exceed amount of
$7,558,000/TIF Funds ($5,019,000 for developer
reimbursement and $2,539,000 for Public
Improvements) and start the ten ( 10) day posting
period; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-53-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND WILL ROAD, LLC
FOR A REIMBURSEMENT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,558,000
($5,019,000 OF DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT AND
$2, 539, 000 OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) . Upon roll call,
the vote
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
was:
6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
2-Christiansen, Brookman
0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad requested that Item 14 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Item 14. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
Consent Agenda. 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.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-32-01, M-34-01
and M-35-01 were adopted; Ordinances M-36-01 and z-
9-01 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R-
52-01 was adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held June 4, 2001, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held June 4, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Motion by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize acquisition
of property within the Lee Street/Perry Street
Redevelopment Plan and Project Area TIF #5, as
authorized by the City Council on April 2, 2001
through Ordinances M-19-01, M-20-01 and M-21-01; and
further authorize the City to retain the law firm of
Ryan & Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402,
Chicago, IL 60602, (fee to be paid from TIF Funds),
to act as City's Special Attorney for land
acquisition within this area and, if necessary, ~
M-36-01
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-35-A-V/
TIME
EXTENSION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-9-01
FAyADE REHAB.
FUNDS/681
GRACELAND AVE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-52-01
APPROVAL/
RECODIFICA.
OF CITY CODE
RE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1086 WEBSTER:
Consent
Agenda
REPAIR HEATER
SYSTEM/1111
JOSEPH J.
SCHWAB ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
010
06/18/01
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shall acquire the properties through condemnation
proceedings; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-36-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR
OTHERWISE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT
AREA NO. 5. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for a 30-day
extension to June 29, 2001, for petitioner to
execute Ordinance Z-4-01, approved by the City
Council on March 19, 2001, re Zoning Case 00-35-A-V,
570-584 Oakton Street; and further recommend to
Place on First Reading Ordinance Z-9-01, amending ~
4-01, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT FOR VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 3.5-2-C-1, 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). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Economic Development Commission to
authorize payment of $29,661/TIF Project No. 1
Funds, to Music Starts Here, owner of 681 Graceland
Avenue, as the City's contribution for the
rehabilitation for new windows, doors and limestone
panels, as part of the 2001 Fac;ade Rehabilitation
Program; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-52-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $29, 661 TO MUSIC STARTS HERE,
OWNER OF 681 GRACELAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF
THE BUILDING Fac;ade. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve proposed changes to
the City Code pertaining to the Finance Department
as recommended by the Finance & Administrative
Services Committee (Aldermen Sayad, Christiansen,
Argus); and these approved changes be held until the
entire recodification is complete. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation
to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments,
for property located at 1086 Webster Lane, to permit
construction of a patio that would extend 21' from
the building foundation (Code permits patios to
extend 15' from the building foundation) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Bedco
Mechanical, 322 N. Wolf Road, Mt. Prospect, IL
60056, to repair existing heater system in the
Public Works Garage and install two (2) new gas-
fired unit heaters in the EMA truck storage garage~
HEATER SYSTEM
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
2001 SIDEWALK
& CURB
REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
CIVIC CENTER
GARAGE
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
NON-LINEAR
EDITING
SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT./
DEPARTMENT
HEADS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-30-01
GO BOND
ISSUE/STREET &
SEWER IMPROV.:
ORDINANCE
M-32-01
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
011
06/18/01
PAGE FIVE
all located at 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road, in an
amount not-to-exceed $22,765/General 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 Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2001 Sidewalk
and Curb Replacement Program to Sumit Construction
Company, Inc., 8026 N. Lawndale, Skokie, IL 60076,
in the total amount of $575, 000/MFT Funds, Section
01-00000-01 GM. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Civic Center
Garage Maintenance Repairs to the lowest bidder, J.
Gill & Company, 236 E. 1618 t Place, Suite A, South
Holland, IL 60473, in the total bid amount of
$55, 265/Contingency Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) "Turn-
Key" Media 100 iFinish Non-Linear Editing System, to
the lowest bidder, MCSi, 435 W. Fullerton Avenue,
Elmhurst, IL 60126, in the total bid amount of
$34, 931/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids for Installation of Lighting
Fixtures at Fire Station #3 Indoor Emergency Vehicle
Parking Area, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July
3, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
mayoral reappointments as follows: Police Chief Jim
Ryan, Fire Chief Tom Farinella, City Attorney David
Wiltse, Assistant City Attorney Ray Bartel, Director
of Finance Jim Egeberg, Director of Human Resources
& Services Arlene Merriman, Director of Public Works
Howard Killian and Director of Engineering Tim
Oakley. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance M-30-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $ 5, 4 7 0, 0 0 0 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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 Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-32-01, AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS
13/1, ET SEQ. (1998) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF
EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND
PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-34-01
REVISIONS/
TAXICAB
ORDINANCE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-35-01
BUSINESS
FEES INCREASE:
Consent
Agenda
ADDITIONAL
FUNDING/
STATION #3
ADDITION &
REMODELING:
012
06/18/01
PAGE SIX
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-34-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V,
"BUSINESSES" CHAPTER 5, "OTHER BUSINESSES" SECTION
25 "PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-35-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE v,
"BUSINESS" CHAPTER 48, "BUSINESS REGULATION
CERTIFICATES I II SECTION 6 I "AMOUNT OF FEE" TO AMEND
THE FEES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Fire Chief Torn Farinella reviewed his memo of June
1, 2001, regarding the Fire Administration's request
to consider the architectural firm of Sente &
Rubel's Design #2 for the addition/remodeling of
Fire Station #3 in the amount of $838,419, and add
$35,000 to include the kitchen, for a total of
approximately $875, 000; since $575, 000 has already
been appropriated, the Fire Administration is
requesting that the City Council appropriate an
additional $300,000 from the City's Building
Replacement Fund.
Alderman Brookman asked what the cost would be to
create a raw basement which would include rough
plumbing and electrical.
Fire Chief Farinella contacted Sente & Rubel and
they estimate the cost to be $450, 000 to build a
basement; it would be a good idea for the long term,
but it doesn't seem feasible now.
Alderman Sayad stated that the new street on the
east side of the building which will be deeded to
the City from the school will be added after the
addition is built; are the costs for the street
reflected in the addition; if they are not, add
those costs and do it all at once.
Alderman Murphy requested an explanation of the
Building Replacement Fund.
Director of Finance Egeberg stated that it is a
savings account for this type of expenditure; this
is a perfect example of what this money should be
used for.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that private businesses also
set aside money for equipment.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to recommend to
the City Council approval of Sente & Rubel
STATION #3
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-33-PUD
PRAIRIE &
FIRST AVE.:
013
06/18/01
PAGE SEVEN
Architects, 1955 Raymond Drive, Suite 105,
Northbrook, IL 60062, Design #2 for the
addition/remodeling of Station #3, 130 E. Thacker
Street, in the amount of $838, 419, and add $35, 000
to include the kitchen, for a total of approximately
$875, 000 and since $575, 000 has already been
appropriated in the 2001 budget, approve an
additional $300,000 from the City's Building
Replacement Fund. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to take from
the table the Request for Preliminary Approval of
Planned Unit Development, Prairie and First Avenues,
Zoning Case 00-33-PUD, Prairie and First Avenue
TABLED on August 7, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed the memo of May 29, 2001 which stated that
since last August, the petitioner has since revised
the plans and has had at least one neighborhood
meeting; the main revision to the preliminary plan
is to reduce the density from 39 dwelling units to
25.
Petitioner Mr. Dan Ponterelli, Ponterelli & Company,
7001 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60656, Mr. John
LaMotte of Lakota Group, 70 W. Erie Street, 4th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60610, Mr. Javier of KLOA, and
Mr. Tom Sokolowski of Hanna Architects, 188 W.
Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, were introduced to the
City Council.
Alderman Brookman asked if all the concerns from the
residents have been met.
Alderman Murphy stated that approximately six ( 6)
residents have issues; 95% of the residents have
agreed; the developer has made a lot of concessions.
Alderman Christiansen asked if this development
would be a common area ownership like condos or
town.homes with associations and fees.
Petitioner Dan Ponterelli stated that there would be
a blanket association; they want all three parcels
to be cohesive.
Alderman Sayad stated that the railroad is in the
backyard of these properties; will there be any
compensation made for the noise; any considerations
for the possibility of any railroad alterations.
Petitioner Dan Ponterelli stated that the town.homes
closest to the railroad tracks are located toward
First Avenue and the garages face the railroad
tracks; these are energy efficient townhomes.
Alderman Becker asked what the price range is for
the units.
(~
PRAIRIE/FIRST
(Cont'd.)
014
06/18/01
PAGE EIGHT
Petitioner Dan Ponterelli stated that the units are
approximately 2,000 square feet; the price range
will be from $290,000 to $310,000.
Ms. Barb McCullough, 734 Laurel Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole asking if the possible
double railroad tracking will effect this area?
Petitioner Dan Ponterelli
letter from Metra that
additional tracks on the
Street.
stated that he has a
they do not plan any
north side of Thacker
Mr. Tom Simeone, 621 Parsons, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was against
this project at the beginning but now he is for it;
this is responsible development; we have to give
something to get something; this is a positive move;
thank you.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this is a nice
upper middle class community; it will improve
property values.
Mr. Ray Hermanson, 1071 Walter Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was against
this development before and is still against it; the
double tracking will go through; whistle blowing
will go through; this is a major change; there are
no townhouses in this area; developers have never
come to him; there will be a traffic problem; he
wants to see single family homes in this area.
Ms. Debbie Hermanson, 1071 Walter Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that she takes
exception to_ the three foot (3') easement; you' re
giving the petitioner a lot of variations; it is
easier for them to get a variation than for
homeowners; the residents were not informed of the
meetings; there is a good possibility that First
Avenue will be taken away by the railroad.
Ms. Gina Jablenski, 1031 Walter, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they were never
notified of this meeting; how come flyers were not
put out; no set date was ever discussed; the density
in this area is still the same.
Mr. Ed Jablenski, 1031 Walter Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is against
this idea; too much congestion in this area; how
will the Fire Department get their rigs in there;
where will the snow be placed; what about garbage
removal.
Mr. Ray Hermanson, 1071 Walter Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this should be
delayed for one month so that his neighbors can be
notified of the meeting.
Mr. Tony Ayala, 658 Arlington, addressed the City
Council stating that he would like to thank Mr.
Ponterelli; his whole block is for this development.
PRAIRIE/FIRST
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
01-22-CU-V
2930 S. DES
PLAINES-RIVER
ROAD:
RECESS
015
06/18/01
PAGE NINE
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council, re Zoning Case 00-33-PUD, to approve
Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) to permit
construction of a 25-unit multi-family residential
development in the area of Prairie and First
Avenues, in C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of June 5, 2001 regarding the
request for approval of a Conditional Use Fermi t,
and Variations for building height and landscaping
for a Hilton Hotel at 2930 Des Plaines River Road,
Zoning Case 01-22-CU-V.
Petitioner Robert Zache, Central Place Real Estate,
8383 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 55562, was
introduced to the City Council addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this plan is
identical to the one presented at the Committee of
the Whole meeting on February 12, 2001.
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider stated
that the Economic Development Commission looks at
revenues; this will produce approximately $360, 000
in revenues per year and there are no developer
incentives.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that this will be close to the
"L" Station and the bus route; this will generate
convention business; it is very accessible to O'Hare
Airport; it's a very convenient location.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
City Council stating that changing the height from
45' to 100.83' will be establishing a precedent.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals and Staff, and recommend to the City
Council, re Zoning Case 01-22-CU-V, approval of a
Conditional Use permit, building height variation of
100.83 feet instead of the maximum permitted height
of 45' and a narrower perimeter landscape strip that
would be only 6' wide instead of the required 7' in
C-2 Limited Office Commercial, on property located
at 2930 Des Plaines-River Road; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that there be
a five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:34 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:39 p.m.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PAYMENT TO
SUBURBAN
O'HARE
COMMISSION:
ADD. WORK
SELF-HELP
CLOSET/600
ALGONQUIN:
016
06/18/01
PAGE TEN
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to
recommend to the City Council approval of June 18,
2001 Warrant Register in the total amount of
$4,680,139.78; and further recommend that Resolution
R-54-01 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES -Alderman Argus, Chair
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to take from
the table Voucher #37431 in the amount of $22,631.25
to Suburban O'Hare Commission TABLED on May 7, 2001.
Motion declared failed. Aldermen Murphy, Sayad,
Becker and Argus voted no, Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Brookman and Smith voted yes (a tie
vote is a failed vote) .
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of June 7,
2001, which presented the seven (7) repair issues
regarding the building at 600 Algonquin, which is
being leased to the Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry.
Alderman Sayad stated that Article 3 of the lease
states that maintenance to the building is the
responsibility of the tenant with the exception of
ADA requirements; when the Self-Help Closet took
possession of the building, everything was
acceptable; was there a walk-through of the building
before possession by the Self-Help Closet?; we do
not have any details of what is needed.
Alderman Becker stated that there
through of the building; it was
work would ·be acceptable; there
dollar figure on the seven issues.
was not a walk-
thought that the
is not a total
Mr. Paul Larsen, Treasurer for the Self-Help Closet
& Food Pantry, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that they were looking for a punchlist from
the City; the Self-Help Closet did not move in until
the building was ADA compliant.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the City is the
owner of this building; we never inspected this
building; some of these mechanical systems were not
needed when the lease went into effect.
Alderman Smith stated that we should be able to come
up with some sort of resolution and come to some
agreement on this issue.
Acting City Manager Schneider stated that this is a
tenant build-out; we are under no obligation to make
these repairs per Article 3 of the Lease Agreement.
Mayor Arredia stated that his recommendation is to
table this until we know the total cost to repair
each of the seven (7) issues in question.
600 ALGONQUIN
(Cont'd.)
SEATBELT
ORDINANCE:
017
06/18/01
PAGE ELEVEN
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council to TABLE the Self-Help Pantry's
request to address seven (7) maintenance issues
regarding the building at 600 Algonquin. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and Becker
voted no. Alderman Christiansen abstained
conflict of interest.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed his request to adopt a seat
belt ordinance in which the primary cause for
stopping a vehicle could be a seat belt violation.
Alderman Brookman stated that the entire packet they
received is only in favor of this ordinance; this
packet does not fairly show both sides of this
issue; we must know both pros and cons; what we
received is an excellent report; we need a full
picture.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is some of the same
information we received last time this issue came
up; this information is dated; wants to see
something current; does this only apply to front
seat passengers or all passengers; we should make it
a law that motorcyclers wear helmets; sees flaws in
this ordinance; cannot support this ordinance the
way it is written.
Alderman Smith stated that we are just giving the
officers the right to give someone a ticket; this
will be an educational process; our officers will
use their discretion.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is opposed to
this ordinance; this is a choice each person should
make; we should worry about the innocent bystanders;
it should not be up to us to tell someone to use
their seatbelt.
Mayor Arredia stated that if someone gets pulled
over for something else, they could then give them a
ticket.
Mr. Rob Sherman, a resident of Buffalo Grove,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he
would like this ordinance amended to state that all
school buses be required to have seatbelts; provide
the children some type of protection; require that
all new school buses be required to have seatbelts.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is in favor
of this ordinance; laws are something we have to
follow; his former employer required all employees
to wear their seatbelts; if you save one life,
you're doing your job.
Alderman Smith asked how can we have an ordinance
that states you have to cut your grass, but we won't
pass this primary enforcement; it's a state law.
SEATBELT
(Cont'd.)
PAYMENT TO
SUBURBAN
O'HARE
COMMISSION:
ADDITIONAL
FUNDING/
STATION #3
ADDITION &
REMODELING:
018
06/18/01
PAGE TWELVE
Alderman Christiansen stated that we should discuss
seatbelts on school buses at another time and at
that time send a resolution to Springfield.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to
recommend to the City Council to DENY request that
an ordinance be adopted requiring each driver and
each passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a
roadway in the City to wear a properly adjusted and
fastened seat safety belt, with a penalty for
convicted violators. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to
approve Voucher #37431 in the amount of $22, 631. 25
to the Suburban O'Hare Commission, 117 E. Green
Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.
Alderman Sayad stated that his questions have not
been answered by Suburban O'Hare Commission; the
employee who approved these invoices no longer works
there; where has this money been spent; this is
questionable; he has no problem with the attorney,
he has a problem with the Suburban O'Hare Commission
office that approves these payments; this
information was requested in writing through our
City Manager.
Alderman Murphy requested an itemization; we have a
right to track tax dollars.
Alderman Becker stated that approximately $12,000
was paid to the Suburban O'Hare Commission attorney
per month; all entries are listed as "work on
runways."
Alderman Beauvais stated that we promised them this
money; we should pay this time and pass along the
information from this meeting to the Suburban O'Hare
Commission.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to
concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole
to approve Sente & Rubel Architects, 1955 Raymond
Drive, Suite 105, Northbrook, IL 60062, Design #2
for the addition/remodeling of Station #3, 130 E.
Thacker Street, in the amount of $838, 419, and add
$35,000 to include the kitchen, for a total of
approximately $875,000 and since $575,000 has
already been appropriated in the 2001 budget,
approve an additional $300,000 from the City's
Building Replacement Fund. Upon roll call, the vote
\®
STATION #3
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-33-PUD
PRAIRIE &
FIRST AVE.:
ZONING CASE
01-22-CU-V
2930 S. DES
PLAINES-RIVER
ROAD:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-54-01
ADD. WORK
SELF-HELP
CLOSET/600
ALGONQUIN:
SEATBELT
ORDINANCE:
019
06/18/01
PAGE THIRTEEN
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
request, re Zoning Case 00-33-PUD, for Preliminary
Planned Unit Development (PUD), to permit
construction of a 25-unit multi-family residential
development in the area of Prairie and First
Avenues, in C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried. (further action
on this matter under Consent Agenda on July 16,
2001)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, to
approve, re Zoning Case 01-22-CU-V, a Conditional
Use permit, building height variation of 100.83 feet
instead of the maximum permitted height of 45' and a
narrower perimeter landscape strip that would be
only 6' wide instead of the required 7' in C-2
Limited Office Commercial, on property located at
2930 Des Plaines-River Road; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried. (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on July 16, 2001)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-54-01, 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: $4, 680, 139. 78. 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 Argus, seconded by Beauvais, concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE
the Self-Help Pantry & Food Closet's request to
address seven ( 7) maintenance issues regarding the
building at 600 Algonquin. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Brookman and Becker voted no. Alderman
Christiansen abstained -conflict of interest.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY
request that an ordinance be adopted requiring each
driver and each passenger of a motor vehicle
operated on a roadway in the City to wear a properly
adjusted and fastened seat safety belt, with a
penalty for convicted violators. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
CONCRETE
RESTOP~TION:
LIBRARY/BUY A
BRICK PROGRAM:
ADJOURNMENT:
020
06/18/01
PAGE FOURTEEN
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve
Change Order #1 for additional curb and gutter
replacements to alleviate some long standing
drainage problems to the Concrete Restoration bid
with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, 800 W. Irving Park
Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (originally approved
April 16, 2001) in the amount of $100,000/2001 CIP.
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.
Alderman Brookman stated that she was contacted by a
member of the Library Board to request that the City
allow the Library to continue their Buy-A-Brick
Program on the pavement in front of the Library.
Ms. Susan Burrows, 1739 Sherwood Road, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a member of the
Library Board of Trustees; they are coming before
the City Council because the City owns the building;
she apologized for any error in protocol.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to allow the
Library to continue their Buy-A-Brick Program under
the guidelines of the lease agreement. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to RECONSIDER
motion to allow the Library to continue their Buy-A-
Brick Program under the guidelines of the lease
agreement. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to allow the
Library to continue their Buy-A-Brick Program under
the guidelines of the lease agreement. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting yidJou ned at 11:55 p.m.
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