10-15-2001076
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
OCTOBER 15, 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,
October lS, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:38 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider, Assistant
to the City Manager Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief
Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, FPB Division Commander Schuman, Director of
Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Acting Director of Community
Development Molinari, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
VACATION/
SOUTH HALF
OF ESSER
COURT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to go into Executive
Session to discuss probable litigation, acquisition of
real property and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call
Beauvais,
Argus.
indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines Executive
Director Joan Hagenson gave a brief update of the
organization's service to the community, and asked
residents to participate in "Stock the Pantry Day" on
Saturday, November 3, 2001; donations may be dropped off
at the Pantry's location, 600 E. Algonquin Road.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that further discussion
on the request to vacate the south half of Esser Court
Right-Of-Way be TABLED until November S, 2001. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Items s, Sa and 17
be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy
requested that Items 12, lS and 16 be removed; and City
Clerk McAllister requested that Item 23 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items s, Sa, 12, lS, 16, 17 and
23. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
TIF PROJECT
AREA #6:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinances
M-57-01
M-58-01
M-59-01
PROHIBIT USE
OF DRUG
PARAPHERNA.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-60-01
PROHIBIT
DEFACEMENT
OF PROPERTY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-61-01
LIQ. LIC./
933 E.
OAKTON:
Ordinance
M-62-01
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recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-52-01, M-53-01, M-54-01, M-55-01 and T-5-01 were
adopted; and Ordinances M-57-01, M-58-01, M-59-01, M-60-
01, M-61-01, M-63-01, M-64-01 and T-8-01 were placed on
First Reading.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held October
1, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve the establishment of a Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District, TIF #6, for the area
bounded by Higgins Road, Mannheim Road and Greco Avenue;
adopt TIF Financing for Project Area #6; designating the
Higgins-Mannheim Roads area as TIF Area #6; and further
recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance M-57-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES I COOK COUNTY I ILLINOIS I APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE
MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA;
Ordinance M-58-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES I COOK COUNTY I ILLINOIS I DESIGNATING THE
MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF SAID CITY
A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX
INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT, AS AMENDED; and
Ordinance M-59-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT
ALLOCATION FINANCING FOR THE MANNHEIM/HIGGINS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title VI, Chapter 1, Section 6-1-
59 -"Public Display and Sale of Drug Paraphernalia to
Minors" of the City Code, to delete the word "minors" and
make it unlawful for anyone to publicly display, possess
or sell drug paraphernalia; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-60-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE VI, "POLICE REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1,
"GENERAL OFFENSES" CHAPTER 59, "PUBLIC DISPLAY AND SALE
OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TO MINORS" TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION
"D." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title VI, Chapter 1, Section 6-1-
41 -"Malicious Injury to or Destruction of Property" of
the City Code, to add it shall be unlawful for anyone to
possess spray paint, markers or any device that could be
used in the defacement of property; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-61-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE VI, "POLICE REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1,
"GENERAL OFFENSES" CHAPTER 41, "MALICIOUS INJURY TO OR
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY" TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, 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 E Restaurant and Dining Room Liquor
License for property located at 933 E. Oakton Street,
d/b/a Allegretti's; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints and criminal background investigation; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
62 -0 l, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER
34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 18, LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd.)
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
543
LINCOLN AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-63-01
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
LAUREL AVE.
AT NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-8-01
RECODIFICA./
POLICE DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
CHANGES TO
APPROVED
RECODIFICA./
9-1-1:
Consent
Agenda
RECODIFICA./
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
474
PINEHURST:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
111 E.
MILLERS:
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THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD
ALLEGRETTI' S LOCATED AT 933 E. OAKTON STREET IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of an underground lawn sprinkler system in City-owned
right-of-way adjacent to property located at 543 Lincoln
Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-63-01, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH MARIO GAMBINO, AGENT FOR PROPERTY OWNER
MICHAEL CHRISTIE, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 543 LINCOLN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 6, Section 10-6-
23 -"Obedience to No-Turn Signs and Turning Markers" of
the City Code, to make it unlawful for anyone to turn any
vehicle left from southbound Laurel Avenue onto Northwest
Highway; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance T-8-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 6 I "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES II
SECTION 23, "OBEDIENCE TO NO-TURN SIGNS AND TURNING
MARKERS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve changes to the City Code
pertaining to the Police Department as recommended by the
former Public Safety Committee (Becker, Beauvais,
Christiansen) ; and these approved changes be held until
the entire recodification is complete. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve proposed "housekeeping" changes
to the changes to the City Code that were approved on May
7, 2001, relating to the Emergency Telephone Answering
System 9-1-1, as approved by the Public Safety Committee
(Beauvais, Becker, Murphy); and these approved
"housekeeping" changes be held until the entire
recodification is complete. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve proposed changes to the City
Code pertaining to the Engineering Department as
recommended by the Engineering Committee (Christiansen,
Sayad, Becker) ; and these approved changes be held until
the entire recodification is complete. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit widening
of driveway from existing width of 12' to 18' in the
front yard of property located at 474 Pinehurst Drive;
contingent upon the driveway approach lining up with the
driveway at the petitioner's property line. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of September 21, 2OO1, regarding
request for driveway variation to permit a driveway width
of 23' from permitted width of 18' at the property line.
MILLERS
(Cont / d.)
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1785 MAPLE:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1110 s.
WOLF ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
51 N.
WARRINGTON:
2001
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS:
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The Staff is recommending against granting this request
because there is no precedent for permitting a driveway
this wide in the area.
Alderman Sayad stated that he provided Staff with
addresses where driveways are beyond the 18 1 width.
Alderman Becker questioned whether a camper would be
parked on this widened driveway. The petitioner said no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to GRANT request for
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit widening of driveway from existing
width of 18 / to 23 / (Code prohibits driveways with widths
greater than 18 / at the property line) , in the front yard
of property located at 111 E. Millers Road. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 4-Christiansen, Murphy, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit widening
of driveway from existing width of 9 1 to 16.58 1 in the
front yard of property located at 1785 Maple Street i
contingent upon the driveway approach lining up with the
driveway at the petitioner 1 s property line. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit widening
of driveway from existing width of 9.5 1 to 17 1 , in the
front yard of property located at 1110 S. Wolf Road;
contingent upon the driveway approach lining up with the
driveway at the petitioner 1 s property line. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
widening of driveway from existing width of 18.25 1 to
21. 25 1 at a point beginning approximately 59. 5 1 back from
the property line, on property located at 51 N.
Warrington Road. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Murphy stated that she supports holiday
decorations but the City should hold back this year with
all that is going on right now.
Alderman Christiansen stated that decorations for poles
along Oakton Street are included in this requesti the
poles are now electrif iedi we are finally doing something
on Oakton Streeti we should do this.
Alderman Becker stated that these additional decorations
will be owned by the City so there will now only be an
installation charge; we are expanding our decorations
every year; this company will be donating a 20 1 tree.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to accept second year
renewal contract with Four Seasons Display, Inc., 1510
Morgan Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 (bid approved by the City
Council on July 10, 2000 in the amount of $23,126), for
2OO1 Holiday Decorations in the second year renewal
amoun of $23,653.50/TIF Funds.
DECORATIONS
(Cont'd.)
APPOINTMENT:
ORDINANCE
M-64-01
SUBDIVIS.
FEES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-52-01
LIC. AGREE./
651
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-53-01
LIC. AGREE./
655
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-54-01
LIC. AGREE./
661
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to concur with Staff recommendation to
accept second year renewal contract with Four Seasons
Display, Inc., 1510 Morgan Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 (bid
approved by the City Council on July 10, 2000 in the
amount of $23,126), for 2001 Holiday Decorations in the
second year renewal amount of $23, 653. 50; AND grant
request for additional funds to purchase additional
street light pole decorations in the amount of $10,140,
plus $5,620 for invitations, refreshment material,
carriage rides, school donations, miscellaneous items;
for a total amount of $39,413.50; and further recommend
that as much of this cost as possible be paid from TIF
Funds with the balance from KDPB Budget and General Fund.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Sayad, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to TABLE until
the Executive Session on November 5, 2001, the matter of
the appointment of Craig Westfall to the Youth
Commission. Motion declared failed. Aldermen
Christiansen and Smith voted yes.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Argus, to approve
Mayoral appointment of Craig Westfall to the YOUTH
COMMISSION, term to expire December 1, 2002. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-64-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
IX, "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 12,
"SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS" SECTION 18, "FEES" TO INCREASE
FILING FEES FOR SUBDIVISION REQUESTS AND CHAPTER 16,
"PROCEDURE FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS"
SECTION 3, "APPLICATION" TO INCREASE VACATION FILING
FEES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-52-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERNE SMITH, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
651 CASTLEREA LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-53-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ALAN CREDELL,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 655 CASTLEREA LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-54-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN HASTINGS,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 661 CASTLEREA LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-55-01
LIC. AGREE./
651
MIDDLETON:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-56-01
CITY VEH./
PUBLIC
AUCTION:
ORDINANCE
T-5-01
SKATEBOARD
RESTRIC.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-57-01
APPROVE TIF
PROJECT
AREA #6:
ORDINANCE
M-58-01
DESIGNATING
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS AREA
AS TIF #6:
ORDINANCE
M-59-01
TIF FINANCING
FOR PROJECT
AREA #6:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-55-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MIKE NOWAK, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
651 MIDDLETON LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to amend
Ordinance M-56-01, to change the sponsoring agency from
Northwest Municipal Conference to West Central Municipal
Conference for the Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction;
change the location to Triton College Building "I" at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2001; and add two
more police vehicles to the auction inventory for a total
of 22 vehicles. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to adopt
Ordinance M-56-01 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
T-5-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER
6, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES" SECTION 8, "USE OF
COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES, SIMILAR DEVICES" TO ADD A NEW
SUBSECTION D TO INCLUDE PROHIBITING MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS
IN PUBLIC AREAS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-57-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A
TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR THE MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-58-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESIGNATING
THE MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF SAID
CITY A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX
INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT, AS AMENDED. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-59-01, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES I COOK COUNTY I ILLINOIS I
ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION FINANCING FOR THE
MANNHEIM/HIGGINS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-62-01
LIQ. LIC./
933 E.
OAKTON:
ORDINANCE
T-8-01
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
LAUREL AVE.
AT NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF
POSITIONS:
NEW LIBRARY/
SEMI-FINAL
PAYOUT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
RENTAL
UNIT FEE:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-62-01, 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 "E"
LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD ALLEGRETTI' S LOCATED AT 93 3
E. OAKTON STREET IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-8-01, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 6, "MISCELLANEOUS
DRIVING RULES" SECTION 23, "OBEDIENCE TO NO-TURN SIGNS
AND TURNING MARKERS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that the City
Attorney be authorized to draft the necessary ordinance
to create a new Step (D) to be added to the Deputy Fire
Chief salary range in Schedule I-B of the City Code.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried (further action under Unfinished
Business on November 5, 2001).
Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to approve
payment of the semi-final payout in the amount of
$172,695, for the new Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
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 Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the October 15, 2001 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,770,739.60;
and further recommend that Resolution R-80-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of October
4, 2001, in which he recommends that the Rental Unit Fee
be increased from the current fee of $11 per rental unit
(established in 1994) to a new fee of $20 per rental
unit.
RENTAL FEE
(Cont'd.)
FINAL PLAT/
1022-1030
NORTH AVE.:
ZONING CASE
01-27-A
MAP AMEND./
1100
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
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A representative of the Northwest Association of Realtors
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that his
organization is opposed to this increase; it is
unreasonably steep and unfair; a more moderate increase
would be more fair; more money will be spent on taxes
than on property maintenance; an 80% increase is
unwarranted and excessive.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City Attorney be authorized to draft the
necessary ordinance to increase the current Rental Unit
Fee of $11 to $20. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to remove the matter
tabled on June 4, 2001 regarding approval of Final Plat
for Des Plaines Land Trust Resubdivision, 1022-1030 North
Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Murphy stated that the petitioner has been
working with the neighbors on various issues, i.e.
traffic, lights, noise, and their concerns have been
satisfied.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff,
and recommend to the City Council, to approve Final Plat
for Des Plaines Land Trust Resubdivision, 1022-1030 North
Avenue (between First Avenue and Second Avenue); and
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same.
Motion declared carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of September 21, 2001, regarding
request for a Map Amendment to rezone property located
at 1100 Northwest Highway from M-2 General Manufacturing
District to R-4 Central Core Residential District; both
the Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff recommends in
favor of the Map Amendment. Acting Director Molinari
stated that the only issue being considered tonight is
the request for rezoning and not the proposed project.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is totally against this
development; she does not feel that this property's best
use is multi-family; the train noise and vibration in
this areas is excessive; we need to look at other
options.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is opposed to this
rezoning also; we should encourage developers to stay
within the present zoning for properties.
Alderman Murphy stated that this is not an appropriate
use of this property; she is against this change.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would like to see some
retail on this property; he will not be supporting this
request.
Alderman Argus stated that she is not opposed to this
request; she likes the idea of putting this property on
the tax rolls; she would like to see what is going to
happen to the proposed transfer station for this
property.
Mr. John Thomas, Newport Builders, Inc., the contract
purchase of this property, addressed the Commit tee of the
Whole stating that the Comprehensive Plan calls for this
N.W. HIGHWAY
(Cont / d.)
FINAL PLAT/
JS &: J
SUBDIVISION,
CURTIS AND
PRATT:
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MOTION
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property to be developed multi-family; it would have a
positive affect on the surrounding properties; he
respectively requested that this property be rezoned.
Mr. Roy Merkley, 1243 Washington Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City should get
rid of the building on that property right away; his
house doesn't shake; the noise doesn't bother him.
Mr. Jack Cavalenes, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he wished he could
have heard this kind of argument against the Riviera
Project a few months ago; people don / t want any more
condos.
Mr. Mike Wenkus, owner of the property, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that it is easy to say
that we should put up something else on this property,
but the shape and the nature of the area does not lend
itself to a commercial area; he has to move; he has tried
to interest people in this property.
A resident at 1325 Perry Street, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he is against building condos
on this property; condos are going up everywhere in this
area; parking is a problem.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council to DENY request, re Zoning Case 01-
17-A, for a Map Amendment to rezone property located at
1100 Northwest Highway from M-2 General Manufacturing
District to R-4 Central Core Residential District .
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Smith and Argus voted
no.
There is a motion on the floor - -Moved by Becker,
seconded by Beauvais, to deny recommendation of the Des
Plaines Plan Commission and Staff to approve Final Plat
and Subdivision Variation to allow the depth of all three
(3) lots to be only 103' instead of the required 125' for
JS & J First Addition Subdivision, southwest corner of
Curtis Street and Pratt Avenue. This motion was TABLED
to this date on October 1, 2001.
Petitioners, Joe Dziadkowiec, Steve Lenart and Joe Lenart
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they
were told by the Staff that they could build three (3)
homes on this property; the Des Plaines Plan Commission
approved the lot sizes; no one told them that the City
Council had the final decision.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he is totally against
this request; no one is questioning the quality of their
work; congestion will be caused by this development.
The petitioners filed a petition with the City Clerk from
residents in the area stating that the three (3) houses
should be allowed on this property
Alderman Sayad stated that someone should have indicated
to the petitioners what needed to be done; the City
neglected to tell these people what the proper procedure
is.
Alderman Murphy stated that she is sorry that the
petitioners were given misinformation, but she cannot
approve building on these sized lots.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this lot is larger
than what is required to build on.
FINAL PLAT
(Cont'd.)
ABOVE-
GROUND FUEL
STORAGE
TANKS:
DISPOSITION/
841
GRACELAND
(OLD LIBR.):
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion to concur with recommendation of the
Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff to APPROVE Final
Plat and Subdivision Variation to allow the depth of all
three (3) lots to be only 103' instead of the required
125' for JS & J First Addition Subdivision, southwest
corner of Curtis Street and Pratt Avenue; and Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion
declared failed. Aldermen Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad
and Argus voted no. Aldermen Beauvais, Becker and Smith
voted yes.
Motion declared carried to deny.
Both Aldermen Christiansen and Becker recommended that
the procedure be reviewed so this confusion won't happen
again.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Fire Chief Farinella and Fire Prevention Bureau Division
Commander Schuman reviewed their memo of October 4, 2001,
regarding the requests they have received for aboveground
fuel storage tanks; the City currently has approximately
ten (10) aboveground fuel storage tanks; they do not
afford the same level of fire protection as underground
tanks, however, due to costs of installing and
maintaining underground tanks, more and more fleet owners
will want to install ASTs for their fuel supply.
The Fire Department is recommending that if the City
continues to allow aboveground fuel storage tanks, they
adopt NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code-2000
Edition and NFPA 30A Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and
Repair Garages-2000 Edition.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is concerned about
maintenance and appearance issues.
Alderman Sayad stated that he will be opposing
aboveground storage tanks because of hazard.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't have a problem with
aboveground storage tanks as long as the Fire Department
has no conflict with it.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council that the City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance to prohibit installation of
aboveground storage tanks for the dispensing of flammable
and combustible liquids. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held October 3,
2001, that City retain ownership of 841 Graceland Avenue
(old Library); and Staff be authorized to actively pursue
funding for a new Police Station at this location. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-80-01
RENTAL
UNIT FEE:
FINAL PLAT/
1022-1030
NORTH AVE.:
ZONING CASE
01-27-A
MAP AMEND./
1100
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
FINAL PLAT/
JS & J
SUBDIVISION,
CURTIS AND
PRATT:
ABOVE-
GROUND FUEL
STORAGE
TANKS:
AFSCME UNION
PETITION:
CHANGE BID
DATE/VIDEO
EQUIPMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-80-01, 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:
$3,770,739.60. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to
increase the current Rental Unit Fee from $11 to $20.
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on November 5, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Final
Plat for Des Plaines Land Trust Resubdivision, 1022-1030
North Avenue (between First Avenue and Second Avenue);
and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same .
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY
request, re Zoning Case 01-17-A, for a Map Amendment to
rezone property located at 1100 Northwest Highway from
M-2 General Manufacturing District to R-4 Central Core
Residential District. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Smith and Argus voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY
recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan Commission and
Staff to approve Final Plat and Subdivision Variation to
allow the depth of all three (3) lots to be only 103 1
instead of the required 125' for JS & J First Addition
Subdivision, southwest corner of Curtis Street and Pratt
Avenue.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, that this matter be
DEFERRED until November 5, 2001.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to
prohibit installation of aboveground storage tanks for
the dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith
voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that any
pending applications to permit an aboveground fuel
storage tank be approved. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith voted no.
Mayor Arredia referred to Staff for review and report the
petition received in the City Clerk's Office on October
5, 2001, requesting that the Chain of Command language
from the City Code, Section 1-24-7, be included in the
AFSCME Local 3891's current contract as an amendment.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the bid return date
for Purchase and Installation of New Video Equipment for
cable control room has been changed from October 19, 2001
to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2001.
PURCHASE OF
TEST. EQP./
FIRE DEPT.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, that Staff be
authorized to purchase one (1) Guardian BTA Biohazard
Reader for the Fire Department to detect the presence of
eight (8) biohazards including anthrax, small pox and
botulism, from Alexeter Technologies, 830 Seton Court,
Wheeling, IL 60090, in the total amount of $8,165/General
Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman,
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS --~<;? ______ _
DAYOF ~~ , ~ //
2001