08-20-2001032
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 20, 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 6:31 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Ci vie Center on Monday,
August 20, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen
Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Beauvais and Christiansen were absent.
Christiansen arrived in Executive Session at
Alderman Beauvais arrived at 7:17 p.m.
present:
Aldermen
Alderman
6:34 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Administrative Assistant Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Assistant
Director of Finance Jisa, 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, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
FENCING OF
CONSTRUCTION
AREAS:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss executive session minutes, pending
litigation, personnel and acquisition of real property.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
Roll call indicated
Christiansen, Murphy,
Argus.
the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Phil Sheets, First
United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he is concerned about an additional
$250, 000 being funded to SOC by the City; tax money
should not be used to bring mobs into our City and to pay
for T-shirts; if individual citizens want to support SOC,
that is fine but taxpayers' money should not be used; it
is time for the City to review its policy of donating
money to SOC.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the City
Council stating that there are approximately 3,200 homes
in the 6th Ward; Mr. Powers does not represent these
people; why should we compromise with Chicago; they
didn't construct the airport right; Des Plaines hears the
noise more than other communities.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, that Staff be
authorized to review and prepare a draft ordinance that
would require fencing around all new construction sites
and sites involving 50% reconstruction, and report back
to the City Council. Motion declared carried.
REVENUES/
USED CAR
LOTS:
ZONING CASE/
1000 PRAIRIE:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
CHRYSLER
CORPORATION
622 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
7/16/01:
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
TIF #6
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
731
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that Staff be
authorized to review and prepare a draft ordinance
requiring used car lots to account to the City the number
of cars sold and the revenue received, and report back
to the City Council. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker announced that Zoning Case 01-32-A and
01-33-V, 1000 Prairie Avenue, scheduled to be discussed
under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting, has
been removed permanently from consideration.
Moved by Smith, seconded by .Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to permit Chrysler Realty
Corporation to apply for demolition permits to begin the
crushing of the underground tanks, leaving the crushed
concrete in the ground, and the fill-in of the remainder
of the holes on property located at 622 Northwest Highway
contingent upon IEPA approval of the clean-up and
Chrysler Realty Corporation dismissing its law suit
against the City without costs. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that the
Executive Session minutes of the City Council meeting
held July 16, 2001, be approved as presented without
amendments. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding acquisition
of real property in the proposed TIF #6 Mannheim-Higgins
Roads Triangle Subarea. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no. Alderman Beauvais abstained
(she was not in the meeting) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, 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-40-01, M-41-01, and Z-13-01 were adopted; Ordinances
M-43-01, M-44-01, M-45-01, M-46-01, Z-14-01 and Z-15-01
were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-65-01,
R-66-01 and R-67-01 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held August
6, 2 001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held
August 6, 2001. 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 installation
of an underground sprinkler system in the City-owned
right-of-way adjacent to property located at 731
Castlerea Lane; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-43-01,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH QUINTIN PADAWANG, PROPERTY OWNER,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER
M-43-01
(Cont'd.)
LIQ. LIC./
1730 s.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-44-01
ZONING CASE
01-28-V
VARIATION/
9 WESTFIELD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-14-01
ZONING CASE
01-35-V
VARIATION/
450
WESTERN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-15-01
FUNDING/
N.W. TRANSIT
PHASE II
ALTERNATIVES
ANALYSIS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-65-01
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SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 731
CASTLEREA LANE, 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, of the City Code
to add a new Class G Banquet Hall Liquor License for
property located at 1730 S. Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Crown
Jewel Banquets; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-44-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION
18, "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "G" LIQUOR
LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD CROWN JEWEL RESTAURANT LOCATED AT
1730 S. ELMHURST ROAD IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 01-28-V, to grant request for Variation to permit
installation of a 6' high front yard privacy fence (along
Mt. Prospect Road), instead of the maximum permitted
height of 4' and 50% open on property located at 9
Westfield Lane in R-1 Single-Family Residential District;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-14-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-l(B) AND 8.2-6(A) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIX FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE IN THE
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FRONT YARD INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
FOUR FEET AND 50% OPEN, AT 9 WESTFIELD LANE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 01-28-V) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 01-35-V, to grant request for Variations to
permit: 1) a 1.5' setback of the parking lot curb instead
of the required 3.5'; 2) a parking lot without interior
landscaping instead of the required 5% minimum; 3) a
parking lot without perimeter landscaping; 4) permit
parking in the required 12' front yard setback (along
Western Avenue) on property located at 450 Western Avenue
in R-4 Central Core Residential District; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-15-01,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 9.6-3 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A PARKING
LOT CURB SETBACK OF 1.5 FEET INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 3.5
FEET; A VARIATION TO SECTION 10 . 8 - 2 TO PERMIT NO INTERIOR
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 5%
MINIMUM; A VARIATION TO SECTION 10.8-3 TO ALLOW FOR NO
PERIMETER PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING; AND A VARIATION TO
SECTION 9.6-4 TO PERMIT PARKING SPACES ON THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK IN R-4 CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ON THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 450 WESTERN AVENUE (CASE 01-
35-V) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City be authorized, as a member of
the Northwest Transit Corridor Municipal Task Force, to
proportionately fund the local match of the Regional
Technical Assistant Program Grant ($490,000), the local
match is 20% or $98,000; funds to be used for Phase II
Alternatives Analysis (Phase I Feasibility Study
recommended eight (8) possible alternatives); City's
contribution to not-exceed $20,000/General Improvement
Fund; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-65-01,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE
NORTHWEST TRANSIT CORRIDOR PHASE II ALTERNATIVES
ANALYSIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BOUNDARY
SURVEY SVS./
TIF #6
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
REHAB. OF
WATER METER
VAULT:
Consent
Agenda
CHANGE BID
RETURN DATE/
CIP ncn
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-66-01
RATIFY FIRE
UNION
AGREEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-67-01
RATIFY P.W.
UNION
AGREEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-01
COMPENSA./
FIRE & P. W.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-01
NEWS BOX
ORDINANCE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-40-01
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1012 THACKER:
Con. Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal, that would be in the
best interest of the City, from Gremley & Biedermann,
4505 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, to provide
boundary survey services for the proposed TIF #6, an area
bounded by Higgins Road, Mannheim Road, railroad tracks
and Greenleaf Avenue, in the amount of $1 7, 5 o o /TIF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Rehabilitation of Water
Meter Connection Vault to the lowest bidder to meet
specifications, Adlite Electric, 1355 E. Golf Road, Des
Plaines, in the total bid amount of $28,477/Water Fund.
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
2001 Capital Improvement Program Contract "C" from August
22, 2001 to 3: 00 p. m., Wednesday August 29, 2001. Motion
declared carried 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 Mercury Contamination Remediation and Hazard
Control Plan, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
September 6, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Resolution
R-66-01, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE DES
PLAINES PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (EFFECTIVE
MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2004). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Resolution
R-67-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MECCA OF DES PLAINES, INC. AND THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2004. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-45-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN, " SECTION 4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE
I, "FIRE GROUP" AND SCHEDULE VI, "LABOR AND TRADES GROUP"
TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2004.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-46-01, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
PLACEMENT OF NEWS RACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
AMENDING THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE BY CREATING A NEW
CHAPTER 59, ENTITLED "NEWS RACKS" TO TITLE V, BUSINESS
REGULATIONS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt 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
M-40-01
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-41-01
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1000 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-13-01
CONDIT. USE/
2671
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
NEW FIRE
DEPARTMENT
FACILITY:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-45-01
COMPENSA./
FIRE &: P. W. :
ORDINANCE
Z-15-01
VARIATIONS/
450 WESTERN:
NEW POLICE
NEIGHBORHOOD
RESOURCE
CENTER:
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1012 THACKER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt 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 adopt 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
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole held August
13, 2001, that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed
in Executive Session regarding a new Fire Department
facility. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-45-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15
II POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN I II SECTION
4, "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE
I I II FIRE GROUP II AND SCHEDULE VI I II LABOR AND TRADES GROUP II
TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2004.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-15-01, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 9.6-3 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A PARKING LOT CURB
SETBACK OF 1.5 FEET INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 3.5 FEET;
A VARIATION TO SECTION 10. 8-2 TO PERMIT NO INTERIOR
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 5%
MINIMUM; A VARIATION TO SECTION 10.8-3 TO ALLOW FOR NO
PERIMETER PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING; AND A VARIATION TO
SECTION 9.6-4 TO PERMIT PARKING SPACES ON THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK, IN R-4 CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ON THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 450 WESTERN AVENUE (CASE 01-
35-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, that Staff be
authorized to explore the possibility of a lease at the
site of the proposed new Police Neighborhood Resource
Center, to be paid for from grant money, as discussed in
Executive Session of the Committee of the Whole meeting
held August 13, 2001, and report back to the City
Council. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen
and Brookman voted no.
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT/
HIST. soc. I
PARK DIST. I
AND CITY:
ALDERMEN-
AT-LARGE:
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MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Argus, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council to accept in concept the draft
Interlocal Agreement between the Des Plaines Historical
Society, Des Plaines Park District and the City,
contingent upon review and approval by the attorneys for
these agencies. Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed for discussion the possibility
of the City placing a binding referendum at the next
general election changing the number of Wards in the City
from eight (8) to four (4) and changing the way aldermen
are elected to those Wards; four (4) aldermen would be
elected to represent each of the four (4) new Wards, and
four (4) additional aldermen would be elected at large
by all the voters of the City. Alderman Smith presented
the pros and cons of this proposal.
Alderman Murphy stated that there is some merit to this
proposal but she is concerned about the amount of money
an alderman-at-large would have to spend to run for
office; would they be beholden to those that give them
money; it would diminish accountability.
Alderman Sayad stated that it seems like the mechanics
of this has to be studied; he thinks the people like to
see their alderman and know them; they are going to call
the one they know and who will get the work done; it
would cost a lot of money to campaign at large; this
system works; we would have to educate the residents; do
we know what this would cost the City.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to changing
the form of government; there is a relationship between
the resident and their alderman; you could have four (4)
aldermen-at-large from the same area; the cost could make
it almost impossible for people to run at-large.
Alderman Becker stated that no one in his Ward is
requesting this; it could cost a lot of money; he would
not support this.
Alderman Argus stated that she can see advantages on both
sides but she doesn't see any need to change; she will
be voting no.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she enjoys representing
people she knows; at-large aldermen may not know all the
problems in an area; she would be opposed to this.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he could see some
representatives at-large, but the money would be a
problem; maybe if everyone was at-large it would be
different; he is not in favor of this even though he has
thought about it.
Mr. Mike Didier, 1467 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he favors this
proposal; at least consider it; "not-in-my-backyard"
mentality has been a problem over the years.
ALDERMEN
(Cont'd.)
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
352 DOVER:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1558
MARSHALL:
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Mr. Rhys Read, 175 Lancaster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he doesn't think this
is a good idea; who would be able to meet everyone in a
double Ward; it is not right to spend the taxpayers'
money on this.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he sees some
advantage to aldermen-at-large, but he doesn't want to
break up anything that seem to be working; unless there
is an overwhelming cry, he thinks it would be difficult
to get this on the ballot by the citizens.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they should all be
at-large or leave it as it is, but the people should
decide.
Mr. Jack Cavalenes, 1043 Wicke Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that everyone that is
voted in should stay in; there is no reason to change
that.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council to reject the idea of changing the number
of Wards in the City from eight (8) to four (4); changing
the way aldermen are elected to those Wards; and four ( 4)
additional aldermen be elected at large by all the voters
of the City.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would like to see how this
would work and what the costs would be.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
BUILDING CODE Alderman Murphy, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of August 7, 2001, regarding a request
to permit the construction of a 9' x 48' parking pad in
the front yard on property located at 352 Dover Lane.
The Staff is opposed to this request.
Aldermen Sayad, Brookman, Becker and Argus stated that
they would be voting in favor of this variation; parking
is a real problem in this area.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would be voting
against this request; it could start a precedent.
Petitioner Joseph Ajayi and neighbor, Suryakan Patel, 346
Dover Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole, and
urged approval of this request.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to approve request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 9' x 48' parking pad in the front yard
on property located at 352 Dover Lane. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of August 7, 2001, regarding request
to permit construction of a 24' wide driveway at the
property line on property located at 1558 Marshall Drive.
The Staff is opposed to this request.
Alderman Argus stated that Marshall is a narrow street;
there is a lot of traffic; it will be safer for the
neighbors; she will be voting for the request.
MARSHALL
(Cont'd.)
RECESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVENUE
ENHANCE-
MENTS:
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Alderman Becker stated that he agrees with Alderman
Argus; this is a narrow street; it would cause a problem
with snow removal, leaf pickup, etc.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the City has rejected
other requests like this; this would set a precedent; we
will have more people coming to request this type of
variation.
Mrs. Debbie Hermanson, 1071 Walter Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she doesn't see any
difference with what is now on Marshall Drive.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to approve request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a driveway 24' wide at the property line
on property located at 1558 Marshall Drive. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen, Murphy and
Smith voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to call for a five
(5) minute recess. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Becker and Mayor Arredia voted no.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:16 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:21 p.m.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the August 20, 2001 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,294,222.18;
and further recommend that Resolution R-68-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Sayad reviewed the financial condition of the
City; a few years ago the City established a policy of
maintaining 10% of the total budget in reserve; our
financial condition affects our bond rating.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a presentation on the
2002 budget projected revenues and various funding
options; less revenue is coming in than anticipated; the
City could increase taxes, cut expenditures or a
combination of both; the Staff would like an indication
of where the aldermen would like to go on this so the
necessary ordinances could be prepared.
A resident at 1336 Pennsylvania Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking how the City is going to
enforce new building permit fees when residents don't get
permits in the first place.
Alderman Brookman stated that she may be able to support
some of these funding options, but not tonight; there
needs to be full discussion; she will not vote on this
until businesses and residents are notified and there is
public input.
Alderman Smith stated that he agrees with Alderman
Brookman; he is sure the Chamber of Commerce would have
input on some of these funding options; there needs to
be a meeting with the businesses and residents.
Alderman Christiansen suggested that there be an overview
of each option tonight and this will give everyone a
chance to digest the information.
REVENUE
(Cont'd.)
QUARTERLY
PAYMENT/
SOC:
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Alderman Sayad stated that this is just a starting point;
we have to start somewhere.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to approve for further review the following
funding options: Building Permit Fees, Package Liquor
Tax, Food-Beverage "Restaurant" Tax, Hotel-Motel Tax and
Vehicle License Fees, and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinances for further discussion on
September 4, 2001; Subdivision Fees to be discussed
separately on September 4, 2001. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.
It was announced earlier in the meeting that Property Tax
would be discussed on November 5, 2001.
Alderman Sayad stated that the quarterly membership
payment to Suburban O'Hare Commission in the amount of
$22,700.95 was tabled on July 16, 2001 to this meeting.
Alderman Murphy stated that she can't see that soc is
effectively spending the City's $90, 000 yearly membership
dues; she doesn't believe that soc is the way to go to
fight O'Hare expansion.
Alderman Brookman stated that SOC is the City's best
ally; we have to fight O'Hare expansion; the quality of
life of our residents is what is important here.
Alderman Sayad stated that SOC has been asked to address
the questions and concerns of some of the aldermen; they
have not done so; we have a right to ask these questions.
Alderman Becker stated that he has met with Attorney Joe
Karaganis; they are going to work on the billing
procedure; all his questions on the dues have been
answered.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his concern about the
money that was spend last week on the rally here at City
Hall; this is tax money; he is definitely against any tax
money being used for this purpose.
Mayor Arredia stated that Des Plaines has not contributed
any money to the rally as yet; we are the only community
that has not contributed to those expenses.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that we have had Attorney
Joe Karaganis out here before; if we have questions, we
should go to SOC, not Mr. Karaganis; Mr. Karaganis has
won many court cases; he will give you an accounting of
his bills, not of SOC's; they have worked for us for 20
years.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to approve the quarterly payment to the
Suburban O'Hare Commission, 117 E. Green Street,
Bensenville, IL 60106, in the amount of $22,700.95.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a substitute
motion to recommend to the City Council that Elk Grove
Village pay the City's quarterly payment to the Suburban
O'Hare Commission as Elk Grove Village President Craig
Johnson said he would do. Motion declared failed.
Aldermen Murphy, Sayad and Argus voted yes.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Aldermen
Murphy, Sayad and Argus voted no. Alderman Becker stated
again that he did have his questions answered by Mr.
Karaganis.
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT/
HIST. soc. I
PARK DIST. I
AND CITY:
ALDERMEN-
AT-LARGE:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
352 DOVER:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1558
MARSHALL:
REVENUE
ENHANCE-
MENTS:
QUARTERLY
PAYMENT/
SOC:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-68-01
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MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Argus, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept in
concept the draft Interlocal Agreement between the Des
Plaines Historical Society, Des Plaines Park District and
the City, contingent upon review and approval by the
attorneys for these agencies, and return to the City
Council for final approval. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to reject the
idea of changing the number of Wards in the City from
eight (8) to four (4); changing the way aldermen are
elected to those Wards; and four (4) additional aldermen
be elected at-large by all the voters of the City.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
request for Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building
Code Amendments to permit construction of a 9' x 49'
parking pad in the front yard on property located at 352
Dover Lane. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Christiansen voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
request for Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building
Code Amendments to permit construction of a driveway 24'
wide at the property line on property located at 1558
Marshall Drive. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Murphy and Smith voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve for
further review the following funding options: Building
Permit Fees, Package Liquor Tax, Food-Beverage
"Restaurant" Tax, Hotel-Motel Tax and Vehicle License
Fees, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinances for further discussion on September 4, 2001;
Subdivision Fees to be discussed separately on September
4, 2OO1. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and
Smith voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
the quarterly payment to the Suburban O'Hare Commission,
117 E. Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106, in the amount
of $22,700.95. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Sayad, Argus
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-68-01, 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:
$3,294,222.18. 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.
PETITIONS
684
THACKER:
c.o. #1/
CIVIC CENTER
GARAGE
REHABILITA. :
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mayor Arredia referred the petition received by the City
Clerk on August 7, 2001, regarding grievances against the
property at 684 Thacker Street, to Staff for review and
report.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to approve Change
Order #1 to contract with J. Gill & Company, 236 E. 161st
Place, Suite A, South Holland, IL 60473 (approved by the
City Council on June 18, 2001 in the amount of $55,265),
for 817' of additional floor repairs in the amount of
$19,403.75/General Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7
DAY OF
Antli -ny -W. Arredia, MAYOR