07-16-2001021
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
JULY 16, 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 Ci vie Center on Monday, July
16, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Murphy
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais and
Christiansen arrived in Executive Session at 6:36 p.m.
Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:37
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, Sr. Civil
Engineer Kaszuba, Acting Director of Community Development Molinari,
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Cable Coordinator Palm,
and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
4/9/01:
SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT/
FORMER DIR.
COMM. DEV.:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss executive session minutes and
personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to approve
amendments to the Executive Session minutes of the
Committee of the Whole held on April 9, 2001, as
discussed in Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker
ABSTAIN:2-Murphy, Argus (there were not in attendance at
this meeting)
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed (the aye votes not being the
majority of the City Council). This matter will be
discussed again in Executive Session on August 6, 2001.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that City enter into a
Settlement Agreement with former Director of Community
Development Michael D'Onofrio for an estimated net lump
sum payment of $24,167.16, which represents the balance
of the originally-proposed six (6) month lump sum
settlement payment to Mr. D'Onofrio, minus payments made
to him while on Administrative Leave, and contributions
for health and dental insurance. 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.
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Mayor Arredia and Alderman Sayad presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to Maria Rozo, a 9-year old, 3rd grader
from Terrace School, who participated in the Accelerated
Reader Program and finished the year with 252 points--one
of the highest recorded scores in the State.
Mayor Arredia introduced Saran Larson, a Board member and
Orchestra member of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra, who
gave a brief overview of the Orchestra and its connection
with Des Plaines; formed in 1952, the Orchestra rehearses
and performs at Maine West High School; it will be
celebrating its 50th anniversary season at its opening
concert on October 13, 2001; everyone is encouraged to
attend and support this worthwhile community
organization.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that City sidewalks are in deplorable
condition; they are very dangerous; we should have
someone inspect them; at least part-time.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, 1549 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that he is very disappointed with
the vote on May 21, 2001 regarding 1050 Oakton Street;
he said Alderman Beauvais told him she did not want high
condos in her Ward; why did she vote for this project?;
he said Alderman Becker told him that Oakton Street is
the third downtown and that we need to work with the
businesses. Both Aldermen Beauvais and Becker stated
that they have not seen the final plan yet; they will
work with the developer.
Ms. Diane Thorne and Ms. Melissa Thorne, 1582 Oakwood
Drive, addressed the City Council stating that they are
trying to make the public aware of a 10-year old, Des
Plaines resident, Paul Pietrowski, who has Duchenne
muscular dystrophy and is in need of myoblast transfer
treatments; they need to raise $250,000 by October 25,
2001; everyone is asked to help save Paul 1 s life.
Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
City Council stating that there is a problem on his
street and many streets throughout the City--speeding
cars; please look at this.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he has come here before about the
Real Estate Transfer Tax, but never received any feedback
from the City; it has never been brought up at a
committee meeting; he would like to suggest that the Tax
be reduced from $2 per $1,000 value of the property to
$1, and to transfer the Tax to the buyer; he would like
someone to respond to him about this suggestion.
City Clerk McAllister stated that a resident would like
Items 7, 7a, 8 and 8a removed from the Consent Agenda;
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 11, lla, 20 and
21 be removed; and Alderman Christiansen requested that
Item 17 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 7, 7a, 8, 8a, 11, lla,
17, 20 and 21. 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. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-36-01 and Z-9-01 were adopted; Ordinances M-37-01, M-
38-01, M-39-01, T-4-01, Z-10-01, Z-11-01 and Z-12-01 wer~
CON. AGEND.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
POLICE
RECORDS
CLERKS/WKLY.
HOURS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-37-01
SIDEWALK
TABLES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-38-01
Ordinance
M-39-01
ZONING CASE
01-20-V
VARIATION/
1975 LAURA:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-10-01
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
FIFTH,
FOURTH AND
LAUREL:
Consent
Agenda
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placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-57-01, R-58-
01, and R-60-01 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 18,
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
18, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 15,
Section 1-15-4, Schedule III -"Clerical, Accounting and
Miscellaneous Group, " of the City Code to change the
hours worked per week for the Police Records Clerks from
40 hours to 37.5 hours to conform with all other City
clerical employees -HOUSEKEEPING ACTION; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-37-01,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING
AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP" OF SECTION 1-15-4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF CHAPTER 15,
TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO REFLECT AN
HOURS PER WEEK CHANGE FROM 4 0 HOURS TO 3 7 . 5 HOURS FOR THE
POLICE RECORDS CLERK POSITION. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title IX, Chapter 4,
Section 9-4-9 -"Blocking Sidewalk," AND Title V, Chapter
34, Section 5-34-27 "Premises; Unobstructed View
Required," of the City Code to require that a permit must
be obtained from the Director of Community Development
to place any items on the sidewalk, i.e. tables and
chairs; AND a separate permit must be obtained from the
Liquor Control Commissioner if alcoholic beverages are
served; and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance M-38-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX,
"PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS; DEALING WITH
SUBDIVISIONS; DEDICATIONS AND FLOOD PLAINS" CHAPTER 4,
II STREETS AND SIDEWALKS II SECTION 9 I "BLOCKING SIDEWALK"
TO ALLOW CERTAIN OBSTRUCTIONS ON STREETS AND SIDEWALKS;
and
Ordinance M-39-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 34, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS"
SECTION 27, "PREMISES; UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW REQUIRED" TO ADD
A PROVISION FOR SIDEWALK TABLES. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 01-20-V, to grant request for an after-
the-fact Variation to permit an addition to an accessory
structure (garage) resulting in an overall size of 16.3'
x 34. 5' (Code permits dimensions of 24' x 30'), on
property located at 1975 Laura Lane; contingent upon
petitioner paying a double permit fee for building
without a permit; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-10-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 8.l-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (SHED) AT 1975 LAURA LANE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-20-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5, Section
10-5-17 "Parking Prohibited in Designated Places,"
Schedule I, of the City Code to prohibit parking along
the west side of Fifth Avenue at 340 Fifth Avenue and
along the west side of Fourth Avenue at 310 Fourth
ORDINANCE
T-4-01
(Cont'd.)
LAND STUDY
AGREEMENT/
LEE-PERRY
TIF #5:
Resolution
R-55-01
LAND STUDY
AGREEMENT/
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-56-01
024
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PAGE FOUR
Avenue; AND to delete no parking on the east side of
Laurel Avenue from Willow Road to south property line of
517 Laurel Avenue and add no parking on the east side of
Laurel Avenue from Willow Road to Northwest Highway; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
4 -01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 17, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES I SCHEDULE I I II OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Donna Kassens, 1509 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she asked this item be removed from
the Consent Agenda and also the Land Study Agreement for
Mannheim-Higgins Roads TIF #6, because these studies will
be done by the same company that did the City's
Comprehensive Plan at a cost of $100, 000; she has no
complaint against the company, but their Plan called for
a 45' height limitation at 1050 Oakton Street; this
building will be nearly 150'; she does not think these
studies should be approved; the taxpayers should not pay
any more money to this company as long as the City
Council continues to ignore the professional
recommendation of this company in the Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute a Planning Study Agreement Letter
with Camiros, Ltd. , 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL
60607, to provide redevelopment planning services for the
proposed Lee-Perry Streets TIF #5 and adjacent property,
for the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000/TIF Project
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-55-01,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LAND STUDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CAMIROS, LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CONCERNING THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY CURRENTLY IN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS COMMONLY KNOWN AS LEE/PERRY TIF
#5.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees that we
shouldn't continue to ignore the Comprehensive Plan; if
the aldermen know exactly what they want in these TIF
areas, then we shouldn't pay for a new plan and then
follow our own pre-conceived political agendas because
it simply makes no sense; we have a fiduciary
responsibility to the people we represent.
Substitute motion by Alderman Brookman that the Mayor and
City Clerk NOT execute a Planning Study Agreement Letter
with Camiros, Ltd. , 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL
6 o 6 o 7, to provide redevelopment planning services for the
proposed Lee-Perry Streets TIF #5 and adjacent property,
for the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000/TIF Project
Funds, died for lack of a second.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute a Planning Study Agreement Letter with
Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60607,
to provide redevelopment planning services for the
proposed TIF #6 Triangle Subarea bounded by Mannheim Road
on the west, Higgins Road on the south, the Wisconsin
Central Railroad on the east and Lunt Avenue on the
north, for the not-to-exceed amount of $45,000/TIF
Project Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-56-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LAND STUDY AGREEMENT
TIF #6
(Cont'd.)
PUBLIC
HEARING/
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS RDS.
TIF #6:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-57-01
LEASE AGREE./
POLICE RESOU.
CTR., 1926-
1928 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-58-01
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BETWEEN CAMIROS, LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CONCERNING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
CURRENTLY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE TRIANGLE SUBAREA.
Alderman Brookman stated that if we are going to ignore
our Comprehensive Plan and the aldermen are going to
follow pre-conceived political agendas, she will have to
make another substitute motion.
Substitute motion by Alderman Brookman that the Mayor and
City Clerk NOT execute a Planning Study Agreement Letter
with Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL
6 O 6 O 7, to provide redevelopment planning services for the
proposed TIF #6 Triangle Subarea bounded by Mannheim Road
on the west, Higgins Road on the south, the Wisconsin
Central Railroad on the east and Lunt Avenue on the
north, for the not-to-exceed amount of $45,000/TIF
Project Funds, died for lack of a second.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she does not agree with
Alderman Brookman; she does not have a political agenda,
nor does she have certain things planned out; the
Comprehensive Plan was done to give the City some
direction; also it will give some insight on change as
times change; she takes great offense at the accusation
that she has some political agenda; part of these
planning studies are for traffic; she doesn't have a
political agenda; she knows that the other aldermen are
looking out for the best interest of the City--there is
not just one (1) alderman who does that.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize a Public Hearing and
the establishment of a Joint Review Board to consider
designation of a Mannheim-Higgins Roads TIF #6 (Triangle
Subarea) bounded by Mannheim Road on the west, Higgins
Road on the south, the Wisconsin Central Railroad on the
east and Lunt Avenue on the north, the Joint Review Board
will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2001, in
City Hall, and the Public Hearing will be held at 7:00
p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2001, in Room 102 of City
Hall; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-57-01,
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
DESIGNATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (MANNHEIM/
HIGGINS TIF #6) REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute NEW Commercial Lease (this would
supersede lease approved by the City Council on February
5, 2001), with Bill Kararnbelis, 1930 E. Touhy Avenue, to
provide space for a Police Neighborhood Resource Center
(PNRC) at 1926 and 1928 E. Touhy Avenue for a total of
$2, O O O per month beginning March 1, 2oo1 and ending
February 28, 2002/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-58-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A "COMMERCIAL LEASE" BETWEEN BILL KARAMBELIS
"LESSOR," AND THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT "LESSEE,"
FOR A LEASE AT THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1926 AND 1928 E.
TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES/
PUB. WORKS
FACILITY
REPAIRS:
Resolution
R-59-01
9-1-1
LOCATOR ID
AGREEMENT
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-60-01
LIQ. LIC./
1051 s.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
2104 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
REDUCTION/
SURETY BOND
2293 &: 2299
WEBSTER:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
2065 DAVID:
Consent
Agenda
026
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PAGE SIX
Alderman Brookman requested that the minutes more
accurately reflect that the money being requested is for
Phase I and II Design Services for foundation repairs and
tuckpointing at the Public Works Facility, and because
these are professional services, no bids are required.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to accept proposal
from BLDD Architects, Inc., 999 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite
350, Des Plaines, to perform Phase I and II Design
Services for concrete foundation repairs and tuckpointing
at the Public Works Facility, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road,
in an amount not-to-exceed $9, 100/2001 General Fund;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
agreement; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
59-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BLDD ARCHITECTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $9, 100 FOR
REPAIRS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY. 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 concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Director of Finance &
Administration Services to execute a 9-1-1 Locator ID
Service Agreement with Ameritech, d/b/a SBC Global
Services, Inc., 225 W. Randolph Street, Suite HQ23C,
Chicago, IL 6 o 6 o 6, to implement a 9 -1-1 Lo ca tor ID
Service for the City's buildings, at a cost of $4,270,
with a recurring monthly fee of $62.40/Budgeted Funds;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-60-01, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
AMERITECH FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A 9-1-1 LOCATOR
SERVICE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Mayoral recommendation to approve change of ownership for
Class A Tavern Liquor License for property located at
1051 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a JP. Blue Bar & Grill
(formerly Brennen's); contingent upon verification of
fingerprints. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Mayoral recommendation to approve change of ownership
(within the family) for Class B Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor
License for property located at 2104 Miner Street, d/b/a
A-1 Liquor & Cigarettes Outlet; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for reduction to
the public improvement surety cash bond of 70%, or from
$21,620 to $6,486, for Marie & Stanislaw Lis First
Addition to Des Plaines, 2293 and 2299 Webster Lane.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for an after-the-
fact Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments for property located at 2065 David Drive, to
permit a 7.5' parking pad along entire length of existing
driveway that would now measure 17.5' x 27.17';
contingent upon petitioner paying a $150 permit fee for
building without a permit, posting of the required
$20,000 permit bond for the approach and compliance with
~ --===~------------------............................ ....,_ ______________________________________________________ __
2065 DAVID
(Cont'd.)
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1327-A
HIGHLAND:
PATIO
VARIATION/
1659
WHITCOMB:
Consent
Agenda
SIDEWALK
SALE DAYS/
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
SEWER
TRANSPORTER
UNIT:
PURCHASE/
SEWER
INSPECTION
CAMERA:
027
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PAGE SEVEN
all City Code requirements for driveway and approach
construction. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to suspend
the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen asked the petitioner, Mrs. Hermant
Patel, to confirm that the parking pad would be used by
her disabled son. Mrs. Patel said yes; they have three
cars and only one off-street parking stall; the son needs
to be located closer to the home.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to grant
request for a Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building
Code Amendments to permit construction of a 20' x 19.2'
parking pad that would extend from the existing off-
street parking area in front of 1327-A Highland Drive;
and Public Works be authorized to install a handicap
sign. Motion declared carried.
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 1659 Whitcomb Avenue, to permit
construction of a 23' x 16.5' patio that would extend 25'
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 grant request from Des Plaines
Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hold their 45th
Annual City-Wide Sidewalk Sale Days from Thursday, August
9 through Sunday, August 12, 2001; and parking
restrictions be waived during these special days for the
convenience of shoppers except for parking lot at
Graceland and Prairie Avenues -ANNUAL REQUEST. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Alderman Brookman requested that the minutes more
accurately reflect that this item is being purchased from
the sole source manufacturer and that it would be in the
best interest of the City to waive usual bid procedures.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to accept proposal
from Cues, 3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805, to
purchase a transporter unit to be used as a back-up for
the one in the sewer televising unit (purchased in 1999),
at a cost of $6,158.25/2001 Budget, as they are the sole
source manufacturer of this sewer televising unit; and
it would be in the best interest of the City that usual
bid procedures be waived. 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 requested that the minutes more
accurately reflect that this item is being purchased from
the sole supplier of this unit in Illinois and it would
be in the best interest of the City to waive usual bid
procedures.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to accept proposal
from Resource Utility Supply Company, 16500 Des Plaines-
River Road, P.O. Box 40, Lemont, IL 60439, to purchase
a portable sewer inspection camera, at a cost of
$10,950/General Fund, as they are the sole supplier of
~
CAMERA
(Cont'd. )
PURCHASE/
WATER
METERS:
Consent
Agenda
ENGNG.-DESIGN
SERVICES/
CABLE CONTROL
ROOM:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
KITCHEN EQP.
FIRE STATION
#3:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #2/
CIVIC CENTER
RESTROOM
REMODELING:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
SODIUM
CHLORIDE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
LIGHT. SYS.
FIRE STATION
#3:
Consent
Agenda
028
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PAGE EIGHT
this unit in Illinois; and it would be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived.
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 concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of water
meters from Badger Meters, Inc., 4545 W. Brown Deer Road,
Milwaukee, WI 53225, on an "as needed" basis throughout
the year at a cost not-to-exceed $79,000/Budgeted Funds,
and it would be in the best interest of the City that
usual bid procedures be waived because Badger Meters,
Inc. has provided meters to the City since 1977 and
approximately 94% of the City meters are Badger. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from MCSi, 435
W. Fullerton Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 6O12 6, to provide
engineering and design services for the Cable Control
Room on the second floor of City Hall, in the amount of
$10,400/Cable Services Commission Budget; 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 accept proposal from Home Depot,
350 E. Kensington, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for the
purchase and installation of cabinets, countertops, etc.,
in the kitchen at Fire Station #3, 130 E. Thacker Street,
in the amount of $14,963.84/Building Replacement Fund;
and it would be in the best interest of the City that
usual bid procedures be waived. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #2 with the
Dubs Company, 1699 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120,
for Civic Center Restroom Renovation and Police
Department Locker Room Renovation (contract approved by
the City Council on October 16, 2000 in the amount of
$227,700, and Change Order #1 was approved on May 7, 2001
in the amount of $14, 691), for additional electrical
work, upgrade finishes and counter tops; in the added
amount of $20,715/General Fund. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve contract extension with
Morton Salt, 100 N. Riverside Place, Chicago, IL 60606
(approved by the City Council on September 18, 2000,
which included two (2) years of pricing), to furnish and
deliver Sodium Chloride at the Year 2 bid amount of
$29.17 per ton for 2001-2002 season, in an amount not-to-
exceed $125,000/Motor Fuel Tax 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 purchase and
installation of lighting system for the emergency vehicle
indoor parking area at Fire Station #3, 130 E. Thacker
Street, to the lowest bidder, Norb & Sons Electric Inc.,
78 N. Broadway, Des Plaines, in the total bid amount of
$8,174/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-11-01
PUD/
1115-1133
PRAIRIE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-12-01
CONDIT. USE
&: VARIATION/
2930 RIVER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-36-01
LEE/PERRY
TIF #5:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-9-01
AMENDING
Z-4-01/
TIME EXT.:
Consent
Agenda
11BUY-A-
BRICK11
PROGRAM/
LIBRARY:
Consent
Agenda
SENIOR
TRANSPORTA.
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Downtown Electric Services Upgrade
for Decorative Lighting, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, August 2, 2001. 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 Rehabilitation of Water Meter
Connection Vault, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Thursday,
August 2, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-11-01, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR THREE SEPARATE SITES CONSISTING OF
25 TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1115-1133 W. PRAIRIE AVENUE, (CASE 00-33-PUD). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-12-01, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A 262-ROOM HOTEL, AND A
VARIATION TO SECTION 10. 8-3C TO PERMIT A 6-FOOT LANDSCAPE
BUFFER, AND A VARIATION TO 7.3-2 TO PERMIT A BUILDING
HEIGHT OF 100.10 FEET INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 45 FEET,
LOCATED AT 2930 SOUTH DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-22-CU-V) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt 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 adopt Ordinance
Z-9-01, 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)
(this ordinance grants a time extension for Ordinance z-
4-01) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held July 9,
2001, to approve the "Buy-A-Brick" Program through the
Des Plaines Public Library for a period from September
through December, 2001, at an estimated cost of $75 for
a 4" x 8" brick, $150 for a 8" x 8" and $250 for a 8" x
8" with logo; proceeds to be used for the Library' s
Century Fund for Books and the Art Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held July 9,
2001, to approve in concept the Senior Transportation
Program as proposed by the Des Plaines Community Senior
Center who will present a total and complete breakdown
of costs for the Program at a Committee of the Whole
meeting to be held Monday, August 6, 2001. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-38-01
SIDEWALK
TABLES/
OBSTRUCTION:
ORDINANCE
M-39-01
SIDEWALK
TABLES/
ALCOHOL:
ORDINANCE
Z-11-01
PUD/
1115-1133
PRAIRIE:
ORDINANCE
Z-12-01
CONDIT. USE
& VARIATION/
2930 RIVER:
APPOINTMENTS-
REAPPOINT. :
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-38-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE IX, "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS;
DEALING WITH SUBDIVISIONS; DEDICATIONS AND FLOOD PLAINS"
CHAPTER 4, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS" SECTION 9, "BLOCKING
SIDEWALK" TO ALLOW CERTAIN OBSTRUCTIONS ON STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS. 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 Smith, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-39-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 34,
"INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 27, "PREMISES;
UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW REQUIRED" TO ADD A PROVISION FOR
SIDEWALK TABLES. 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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-11-01, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR THREE SEPARATE SITES
CONSISTING OF 25 TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AT 1115-1133 W. PRAIRIE AVENUE (CASE 00-33-PUD).
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 Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-12-01, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A 262-ROOM
HOTEL, AND A VARIATION TO SECTION 10.8-3C TO PERMIT A 6-
FOOT LANDSCAPE BUFFER, AND A VARIATION TO 7.3-2 TO PERMIT
A BUILDING HEIGHT OF 100 .10 FEET INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
45 FEET, LOCATED AT 2930 SOUTH DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-22-CU-V). Upon roll call
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following appointments-reappointments:
Appointments:
CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION
Ron Friedman (replacing Lynn Brayton)
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Mary Waigand (replacing Sharon Smith)
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
JoAnne Ross (replacing Gina Ellinger)
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Larry Chagares (replacing Maggie O'Donnell Ancona)
George Demos (replacing Noreen Lake)
LIBRARY BOARD -Noreen Lake (replacing Betty Ritter)
PLAN COMMISSION
Sally Lowing (replacing Jim Wilhelm)
Carl Kowalski (replacing Robert Giurato)
Don Kellerman (replacing Dona Long)
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Dan Tomko (replacing Nancy Jenkins)
REAPPOINT.
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PAGE ELEVEN
Reappointments:
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION -Ray Grish
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
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Linda Forman, Sylvia Papadopoulos, Richard Prochenski
LIBRARY BOARD -John Ciborowski
(final action on these matters under Consent Agenda on
August 6, 2001)
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to waive the
two (2) week waiting period and approve the following
Mayoral appointments:
PLAN COMMISSION
Sally Lowing, term to expire April 30, 2003
Carl Kowalski, term to expire April 30, 2005
Don Kellerman, term to expire April 30, 2006
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council approval of July 2, 2001 -Warrant Register
in the total amount of $2,352,407.78; and further
recommend that Resolution R-61-01 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to TABLE Voucher
#37431, in the amount of $22,700.95, to the Suburban
O'Hare Commission, 117 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL
60106, on the July 16, 2001 -Warrant Register. Motion
declared failed. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen,
Brookman and Smith voted no (a tie vote is a failed
vote) .
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the July 16, 2001 -
Warrant Register in the total amount of $2,862,785.42;
and further recommend that Resolution R-62-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening.
Following discussion, moved by Smith, seconded by
Brookman to call for the question. Motion declared
failed. Aldermen Murphy, Sayad, Becker and Argus voted
no (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
substitute motion to TABLE until August 20, 2001, Voucher
#37431, in the amount of $22,700.95, to the Suburban
O'Hare Commission, 117 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL
60106, on the July 16, 2001 -Warrant Register.
A general discussion was held on the need for more
information; an itemized bill; where is all the money
going?
Motion declared carried on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Beauvais, Brookman and Smith voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the July 16, 2001 -Warrant
Register, AS AMENDED, in the total amount of
$2,840,084.47; and further recommend that Resolution R-
62-01 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
LIQ. LIC./
1494 MINER:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-61-01
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-62-01 -
AS AMENDED
ADJOURNMENT:
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ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to take from
the table the request for change of ownership for Class
A Tavern Liquor License for property located at 14 94
Miner Street (tabled on March 5, 2001). Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to approve change
of ownership for Class A Tavern Liquor License for
property located at 1494 Miner Street, d/b/a Sugar Bowl;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-61-01, 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:
$2,352,407.78. 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 Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-62-01 -AS AMENDED, 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: $2,840,084.47. 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 Brookman, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
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