08-06-2001033
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
AUGUST 6, 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,
August 6, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen
Christiansen and Brookman were absent. Alderman Brookman
arrived at 7:49 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-Director of Finance Egeberg,
Administrative Assistant Bajor, Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella,
Director of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Acting Director
of Community Development Molinari, Director of Human Resources & Services
Merriman, Community Development Coordinator Broder, Assistant City
Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining, executive
session minutes and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Christiansen, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Sister Clare Marie,
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia presented a "Be Nice" Award to Postman
Kevin Whitson, who came to the aid of a resident who had
fallen on her balcony and was not able to get up; he
called for help and stayed with her until the paramedics
arrived.
Ms. Mary Rohde, 1718 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she would like to thank her
alderman, Carla Brookman, and the City Council for the
sidewalks on Webster Lane; this has brought her
neighborhood together. Ms. Rohde read a letter from Mrs.
Mariann Bilodeau, 2279 Eastview Drive, in which she
states what a pleasure it is to walk on Webster Lane; the
repairs were badly needed.
Mrs. Teri Biggar and her husband, Bob, 740 Cordial Drive,
addressed the City Council stating that they have come
before the City Council several times regarding the
professional batting cage her neighbor built; there has
been no resolution to this problem; the City refuses to
enforce the Code; they don't want more laws, just the
current ones enforced; they have been advised that they
would have to sue each alderman, the City and the
neighbor; they don't want to do that, but they may have
to; they have tried to meet with the neighbor, but he
refuses; they would like to know if the Code will be
enforced.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
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Alderman Sayad stated that he remembers this situation
and there is no Code covering batting cages; if there is
one, please provide it to the Acting Director of
Community Development.
Alderman Argus stated that there is nothing in the City
Code to say that this is illegal, but the Acting Director
of Community Development will research this again and the
Biggars will be advised.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that a student who participated in the
Maine West High School Clinical Government Program here
at City Hall, complained about the parking behind a
restaurant on Oakton Street; was this investigated?
Police Chief Ryan stated that he would find out.
Mr. Nick Bogner, 2023 Maple Street, addressed the City
Council stating that last Thursday he noticed a chemical
smell in his basement; he checked his house but could
find nothing wrong; the next day a representative from
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District came to his
door because other people had complained about the smell.
Ms. Mary Jo Lieber, 1805 Howard Street, addressed the
City Council stating that she also smelled this odor in
her home.
Mr. Jack Cavalenes, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, P.M.B. #274, 1153 S. Lee Street, addressed
the City Council stating that Alderman Murphy campaigned
that she would be responsive to the residents; many
people in her Ward are concerned about the direction the
City is going; he has 1640 petition signatures from
people in her Ward who are opposed to the high rise on
Oakton Street; he will be going to other Wards and
believes he will get an even greater response.
Sister Clare Marie, Sisters of the Holy Family of
Nazareth, 310 N. River Road, addressed the City Council
stating that they will be holding their 5th Annual Sister
Fest on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at Maryville Academy;
she would like to recognize Alderman Beauvais for
bringing the idea to her and she would like to thank
Alderman Christiansen for naming it Sister Fest; there
is total community involvement; everyone is welcome.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he is amazed that the City Council
is concerned about the $22, 000 or so payment to the
Suburban O'Hare Commission (SOC); we have the Mayor of
Chicago and some senators in Washington telling us that
we need new runways at O'Hare; new runways are not going
to solve this problem; this proposal is drastic; Des
Plaines should pay the $22,000.
Ms. Madlan McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that her problem is garbage; she puts out
a small bag and uses the recycling bin every week; today,
her little bag was not picked up but all her neighbors'
garbage was; why can't we purchase large bags and when
one is full, put it out for pick up; the plan should be
changed.
Alderman Brookman stated that she has received petitions
f ram people who are opposed to the use of the Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church property at Howard Avenue and
Lee Street for a public safety facility; she has 1,094
signatures from people who would like that property
removed from consideration; her position is that she is
against a public safety building on this site.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
7/16/01:
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1012
THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-40-01
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1000 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-41-01
LIQ. LIC.
CLASSES
UPDATE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-42-01
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Alderman Brookman requested that Item 2 be removed from
the Consent Agenda; Alderman Becker requested that Items
6 and 6a be removed, and Aldermen Sayad and Murphy
requested that Item 8 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 6, 6a and 8. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-37-01, T-4-01 and Z-10-01 were adopted; Ordinances M-
40-01, M-41-01, and Z-13-01 were placed on First Reading;
and Resolution R-63-01 was adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 16,
2001, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to TABLE the
Executive Session minutes of the City Council held July
16, 2001, until August 20, 2001. Alderman Brookman to
provide her recommended amendments to the City Clerk.
Mot ion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy, Smith and
Argus voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of special paving for a drop-off area in City-owned
right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1012 Thacker
Street; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-40-01, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PAVED DROP-OFF AREA
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER THE ALLIANCE FOR
CHARACTER IN EDUCATION LOCATED AT 1012 THACKER STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit existing paving
for a 20' x 5.13' landscaping retaining wall in City-
owned right-of-way on property located at 1000 Lee
Street; contingent upon petitioner paying $150 permit fee
for building without a permit; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary license agreement; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
41-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BRICK
PAVING AND A LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALL IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER MICHAEL D'AIELLO, AT 1000 LEE
STREET, 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 V, Chapter 34
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-18 "License
Limitations" of the City Code to decrease the following
classes of liquor licenses: Class A for property located
at 1584 Rand Road (The Spot); Class A-2 for property
located at 1450 E. Touhy Avenue (Doubletree Club Hotel);
Class E for property located at 668 N. Wolf Road (Lucky's
Chinese); Class G for property located at 1730 S.
Elmhurst Road (Crown Jewel Indian Banquets) ; Class J for
property located at 1450 E. Touhy Avenue (Doubletree Club
M-42-01
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
01-17-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2671
MANNHEIM:
Ordinance
Z-13-01
CDBG PLAN
& BUDGET/
PROGRAM
YEAR 2001:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-63-01
c.o. #1/
WEBSTER
LANE
SIDEWALKS:
PATIO
VARIATION/
800 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
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Hotel) -HOUSEKEEPING ACTION; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-42-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS" SECTION 18, "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
LIQUOR LICENSES DUE TO THE NON-RENEWAL OF SEVERAL
ESTABLISHMENTS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff, re Case 01-17-CU, to grant request for a
Conditional Use to permit the operation of a retail
service establishment consisting of a tanning, nail and
hair salon in C-2 Limited Office Commercial District on
property located at 2671 Mannheim Road; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-01,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION
7 . 3 . 1 TO ADD TANNING BOOTHS, A HAIR SALON, AND NAIL SALON
TO THE EXISTING RETAIL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT
2671 MANNHEIM ROAD (CASE 01-17-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve the City's Consolidated Plan
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Year 2001 (October 1, 2001 to September 30,
2002); authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Plan
and certifications required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and approve the
Program Year 2001 Budget in the amount of $326,000; as
presented at Public Hearings held June 20, 2001 and July
26, 2001; submit all to HUD before the end of August,
2001; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-63-01,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES 2001
CONSOLIDATED PLAN ACTION PLAN. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
A general discussion was held on why this change order
is being requested after the work has been completed; who
authorized this; what is the chain of authority; more
information is needed as to how this could have happened;
a meeting should be held to thoroughly discuss this
matter.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 (Final)
to contract with Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc., 1251
Redeker Road, Des Plaines, for Webster Lane Sidewalk and
Drainage Improvements Project (approved by the City
Council on August 7, 2000 in the amount of $698,711) due
to differing field conditions and quantity additions, in
the amount of $74,076.30/General Improvement Fund; for
a final construction cost of $772, 787. 30; AND a full
investigation be made and a report prepared for
discussion at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for property
located at 800 Touhy Avenue, to permit construction of
a 12' x 10. 5' patio with a distance of 87' from the
building foundation (Code permits patios to extend 15'
from the building foundation) . Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PATIO
VARIATION/
690
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
CHANGE OF
BID DATE/
DOWNTOWN
ELECTRIC
SERVICE:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-37-01
HOURS/
POLICE
RECORDS
CLERKS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-4-01
PARK. RESTR.
FIFTH, FOURTH
& LAUREL:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-10-01
VARIATION/
1975 LAURA:
Cons. Agen.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for property
located at 690 Castlerea Lane, to permit construction of
a 60' x 18' 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 Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve change of bid return date for
Downtown Electric Services Upgrade for Decorative
Lighting from August 2, 2001 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
August 16, 2001. Motion declared as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 2001 Capital Improvement Program Contract
"C" Water Main Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Mayoral recommendation to approve the following
appointments-reappointments:
CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION
Ron Friedman, term to expire April 30, 2003
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Mary Waigand, term to expire August 30, 2004
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
JoAnne Ross, term to expire January 31, 2003
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Larry Chagares, term to expire June 1, 2003
George Demos, term to expire June 1, 2004
LIBRARY BOARD -Noreen Lake, term to expire June 30, 2002
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Dan Tomko, term to expire August 31, 2003
Reappointments:
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Ray Grish, term to expire August 30, 2004
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Linda Forman, term to expire August 31, 2005
Sylvia Papadopoulos, term to expire August 31, 2005
Richard Prochenski, term to expire August 31, 2005
LIBRARY BOARD
John Ciborowski, term to expire June 30, 2004
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt 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 THE DES PLAINES, TO REFLECT
AN HOURS PER WEEK CHANGE FROM 40 HOURS TO 37.5 HOURS FOR
THE POLICE RECORDS CLERK POSITION. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
T-4-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 17, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES, SCHEDULE I, " OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-10-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8.1-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (SHED) AT 1975 LAURA LANE, DES PLAINES,
Z-10-01
(Cont'd.)
APPOINTMENTS:
ORDINANCE
M-42-01
LIQ. LIC.
CLASSES
UPDATE:
BIANNUAL
REVIEW/
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES:
MINUTES/
EXEC. SESS.
4/9/01:
RATIFY
UNION AGREE./
FIRE AND
PUBLIC WORKS:
038
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ILLINOIS (CASE 01-20-V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
appointment of Craig Westfall to the SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMISSION, replacing Shelby Reese.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to waive the two (2)
week waiting period and approve the Mayoral appointment
of Craig Westfall to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION, term
to expire August 31, 2002. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-42-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS" SECTION 18, "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
LIQUOR LICENSES DUE TO THE NON-RENEWAL OF SEVERAL
ESTABLISHMENTS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Christiansen, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the following
Executive Session minutes, or portions thereof, no longer
require confidential treatment and are available for
public inspection as recommended by City Attorney Wiltse
in his memo of July 27, 2001:
July 20, 1992 -Pending Litigation
September 21, 1992 -Roepke v. Des Plaines
June 5, 1995 -Neil v. Des Plaines
December 2, 1996 -Caputo v. Des Plaines
January 20, 1997 -Coll. Barg./Aldermen Comm.
May 5, 1997 -Law Dept. Quarterly Report
June 9, 1997
October 6, 1997
January 5, 1998
Caputo v. Des Plaines
-Caputo v. Des Plaines
-Neil v. Des Plaines
-Gonzalez, Gonzalez and
Park Homes v. Des Plaines
February 20, 2001 -Biannual Review of Minutes
It was also the consensus of the aldermen that the need
for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of the
remaining minutes. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to approve Executive
Session Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting
held April 9, 2001, as presented with no amendments.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to ratify the collective
bargaining agreements with the Des Plaines Professional
Firefighters Association and MECCA of Des Plaines, Inc.
(Public Works), for a period of three (3) years beginning
May 1, 2001 and expire April 30, 2004, Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute same; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary resolutions and
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE:
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ENGINEERING Alderman Sayad, Vice Chair
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Director of Public Works Killian reviewed his memo of
July 25, 2001, and introduced Mr. Rich Hitchcock,
Hitchcock Design Group, 221 W. Jefferson Avenue,
Naperville, IL 60540, who gave a presentation on what is
being proposed for Gateway Park, River Road and Miner
Street, project costs and time table.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has concerns about the
paver bricks; there have been problems with paver bricks
in other parts of the downtown area, they shift and
crack; she would also like to see the time table moved
up.
Alderman Murphy stated that this is a lovely project and
Hitchcock Design has done a wonderful job, but she
believes too much is being planned for this area and it
is too costly.
Alderman Brookman stated that this would be paid for by
TIF money, but it is not free money; the project is
unacceptable at this cost; Elk Grove Village is doing a
project at a cost of $254,000; she would like to know
what the City paid Teska for their design services; also,
the City should be certain that we own the property; the
public should see what is being planned for this area;
we need a lot of questions answered; she wants to see the
title report.
Alderman Smith stated that he agrees with Alderman
Murphy; he likes the project but the price is too high.
Alderman Argus stated that she loves parks and she
believes that you probably get what you pay for; she
wants to beautify downtown Des Plaines; we should move
ahead; we are way behind.
Ms. Dolores Florio, 650 S. Des Plaines-River Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she is
concerned about insurance; kids will be vandalizing this
fountain.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks this is too
much to spend on this corner; we have to cut back.
Mr. Jack Cavalenes, 1043 Wicke Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is in the
contracting business so he is familiar with what is being
presented; it seems excessive to him; you should bid this
in pieces so you can decide what you want; maybe you can
build a smaller fountain.
Alderman Brookman asked how soon the aldermen could
expect the title report and the history of this property,
and whether or not the City owns it. City Attorney
Wiltse stated that the City does own the property but he
will compare the City's legal document with what
Hitchcock Design Group is working with.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council to not approve the proposed design for
Gateway Park at River Road and Miner Street as presented
by Hitchcock Design Group.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council to
approve, in concept, the proposed design for Gateway Park
at River Road and Miner Street as presented by Hitchcock
Design Group, 221 W. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL
60540; Hitchcock Design Group be authorized to procee ~
STREETSCAPE
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
SENIOR
TRANSPORT.
PROGRAM:
ANNEXATION
& REZONING/
170 EAST
RIVER RD.:
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with an itemized bidding process and when bids are
received, each item and cost to be reviewed at a future
Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Murphy, Brookman and Smith voted no.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Motion by Alderman Smith to remove from the table motion
made on July 16, 2001 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, died for lack of a second.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the August 6, 2001 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $3,100,644.81; and
further recommend that Resolution R-64-01 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Argus, Chair
Alderman Argus briefly reviewed the Senior Transportation
Program sponsored by the Des Plaines Community Senior
Citizen Center, previously discussed on July 9, 2001.
Alderman Becker thanked Executive Director Sharon Smith
for including a bus stop at the Police Neighborhood
Resource Center on Touhy Avenue.
Alderman Sayad asked what is the total amount being
requested by the Senior Center. Executive Director Smith
said that would depend on the number of bus shelters; of
the proposed stops, only five (5) would need shelters;
right now the Senior Center is requesting funding in the
amount of $17,105.
Senior Board Member and Senior Transportation Program
Committee Chair, Graham Hills, thanked Mayor Arredia,
Aldermen Argus, Sayad, Smith and Director of Public Works
Killian for their assistance with the program.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to approve funding to the Des Plaines
Community Senior Center for their Senior Transportation
Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $17,105/
Contingency Fund, which includes purchasing fuel from the
City at the City's cost and storing of the bus at the
Public Works facility. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of July 25, 2001, which outlined the
request from Insignia Homes, Inc. that the City annex a
2.5-acre parcel on the west side of East River Road, just
north of the corporate limits; and also a request to zone
this property R-3 Townhouse Residential District (the
City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends R-1 Single-
Family Residential District) .
Mr. Mark Janek, Insignia Homes, Inc., 35 W. Slade Street,
Palatine, IL 60067, addressed the Committee of the Whole
and answered questions from the aldermen.
Alderman Beauvais expressed her concern about parking and
flooding. Mr. Janek stated that each unit will have two
(2) parking spaces and there will be additional guest
parking on the site; they will locate a storm water
detention pond on the property.
ANNEXATION
(Cont'd.)
NEWS BOX
ORDINANCE:
DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE:
SENIOR
TRANSPORT.
PROGRAM:
ANNEXATION/
170 EAST
RIVER RD.:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council to approve, in concept, the annexation of
170 East River (Bender) Road, a 2.5-acre parcel on the
west side of East River Road, just north of the corporate
limits; and City Attorney be authorized to proceed with
this action. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance to zone the property located
at 170 East River (Bender) Road, R-3 Townhouse
Residential District Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Smith, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of July 27, 2001,
and the draft ordinance which was patterned after the
City of Elmhurst newsbox ordinance because that one had
been recommended by the Illinois Press Association; also,
the Streetscape Committee approved the proposed ordinance
and recommends that the administration of the program be
changed to the Community Development Department; type,
size and color of the boxes will be considered at a
future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council to approve proposed ordinance to amend Title
V -"Business Regulations" of the City Code to add a new
Chapter 59 -"News Racks." Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve, in
concept, the proposed design for Gateway Park at River
Road and Miner Street as presented by Hitchcock Design
Group, 221 W. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540;
Hitchcock Design Group be authorized to proceed with an
itemized bidding process and when bids are received, each
item and cost to be reviewed at a future Committee of the
Whole meeting. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
funding to the Des Plaines Community Senior Center for
their Senior Transportation Program in the not-to-exceed
amount of $17,105/Contingency Fund, which includes
purchasing fuel from the City at the City's cost and
storing of the bus at the Public Works facility. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve, in
concept, the annexation of 170 East River (Bender) Road,
a 2.5-acre parcel on the west side of East River Road,
just north of the corporate limits; and City Attorney be
authorized to proceed with this action. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
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ANNEXATION
(Cont'd.)
ZONING/
170 EAST
RIVER RD.:
NEWS BOX
ORDINANCE:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-64-01
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED
DAY OF
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AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to
zone the property located at 1 70 East River (Bender)
Road, R-3 Townhouse Residential District. Motion
declared carried (further action on this matter under
Consent Agenda on September 4, 2001).
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed ordinance to amend Title V "Business
Regulations" of the City Code to add a new Chapter 59 -
"News Racks." Motion declared carried (further action
on this matter under Consent Agenda on August 20, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-64-01, 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:
$3,100,644.81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
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