01-07-2002144
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
JANUARY 7, 2002
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,
January 7, 2002.
ROLL CALL: present: Roll call indicated the following aldermen
Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen
Christiansen and Brookman were absent.
Beauvais,
Alderman
at 6:33 p.m.
and Alderman
Christiansen arrived in Executive Session
Alderman Beauvais arrived at 6: 50 p. m.
Brookman arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Assistant to the City Manager ~
EDC Director Schneider, Director of Finance Egeberg, 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:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
Roll call
Beauvais,
Argus.
indicated the following aldermen present :
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Jonathan Hutul,
Unity Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Police Chief Ryan recognized Police Officer John Ohlson
as Officer of the Year for his dedication to the
community, his outstanding job performance and the
positive image he portrays on a daily basis; he
exemplifies the Department's motto of dignity, decency
and determination.
Police Chief Ryan recognized Police Officer Brigitte
Plein as Community Policing Officer of the Year for her
achievements, as well as her dedication to the Police
Department, the Police Neighborhood Resource Center, and
the citizens of this community.
Mr. Jack Cavalenes, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines, addressed the
City Council stating that he has rated the aldermen:
aldermen of the 5th and 7th Wards get a "B+", they have
shown intelligence; aldermen of the 1st and 2nd Wards get
a "C, " they are responsible; the rest of the aldermen get
an "F"; the aldermen haven't met a large developer that
they haven't embraced; the little developer is not well
received; this is a mean spirited Council; he suggested
that the aldermen straighten out their act; remember the
next election for four (4) of the aldermen is just a
little over a year away .
CIT. PARTI.
(Cont'd.)
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Mrs. Virginia Pasowicz, 2094 Miner Street, addressed the
City Council regarding the traffic downtown; there have
been 21 accidents with four (4) injuries; trucks park on
the medium strip; there is increased ambulance traffic
which makes a lot of noise; we need some kind of light
at the intersections.
Mrs. Beverly Becker, 1917 Big Bend Drive, addressed the
City Council and read a letter from the former owner of
the Choo Choo Restaurant, Marilyn Ballowe, 888 Acres
Lane, who states that she is very happy someone has taken
over the Choo Choo Restaurant after her husband died;
please cherish the history of Des Plaines and make it a
wonderful place to live and raise children.
Mr. John Graziadei, 1050 Wicke Avenue, addressed the City
Council regarding the noise from the new business that
just opened on Lee Street; the people have graf f i on
their garage doors; please think next time.
Mrs. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she is here to talk about flooding
again and to recognize Carla Brookman for her work on her
behalf; she applauds Carla and her husband; (she showed
film clips of a City Council meeting) ; she said she is
very, very angry; do we not have a say-so in this town? -
she thinks not.
Mr. Todd Patterson, 1027 Crabtree Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that he is sick of this flooding
issue; he has lived here five (5) years and has come to
other meetings, but it has fallen on deaf ears; he has
a small ocean in his backyard every time it rains .
Mr. Steve Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council and showed a tape of flooding in Des Plaines;
there should be accountability; you said you knew that
there was a flooding problem; you have all seen the
pictures; when you know there is a problem, how can you
vote to add to this problem; you have to protect the
citizens.
Mrs. Lisa Patterson, 1027 Crabtree Lane, addressed the
City Council regarding open space grants; how many have
the City applied for?; other communities have open space
plans; why don't we?; we need to take a united stand on
flooding; do the right thing and preserve open space.
Mr. Sam Seranella, 1985 Busse Highway, addressed the City
Council stating the aldermen should take a look at all
the people here tonight; that should tell you something;
he is not against the bank and hotel if you can fix the
flooding; give the land to the Park District.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he is here as a respected former
alderman; he worked hard and diligently for the City; he
is ashamed of the way the aldermen are operating.
Mrs. Sheila Schultz, Chairman of the Des Plaines
Watershed Team, addressed the City Council stating that
she is concerned about flooding and its impact on
residents; she works with many agencies to reduce the
threat of flooding in this area; they all agree that it
is not if but when the next flood will occur; one of the
many alternatives is to prohibit building in the
floodway; it would worsen the plight of those in this
area; open space and storage capacity is important; it
is fortunate to have citizens interested in getting
involved with this issue and a park district who is
interested in this property.
CIT. PARTI.
(Cont'd.)
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Mr. Jason Schram, 480 N. East River Road, addressed the
City Council and asked that a letter be included in the
records; he is here to talk about the development at 170
N. East River Road; he is very disturbed about this; he
doesn't think this is the direction you want the City to
go in; he would like to recognize the great leadership
from Carla Brookman both on the Dempster & Rand issue and
170 N. East River Road.
A resident at 1003 Apple Creek Lane addressed the City
Council stating that the City has been aware of the
problem at Dempster and Rand for 14 years; we need to fix
the problem first; do not allow the hotel-bank to be
approved; we should plant trees on this property.
Mr. Ray Grish, 980 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that this is the fourth time he has
spoken before the City Council; he spoke against the
Mappa project, the Park Plain Chevrolet project; it is
the same problem over and over; we have seen the water
problem get worse over the years; his flood insurance
cost $900 a year; they have tried for ten (10) years to
get someone to listen to them; we will continue to ask
for help; the park district is interested in acquiring
that area for open space; consider the health, safety and
happiness of our residents.
Mr. Greg Lietzau, 2040 Miner Street, addressed the City
Council asking what is the comprehensive plan, who
updates the plan; it has been around for seven (7) years;
instead of condos, we should build more commercial.
properties to get revenue.
Mr. Bill Eyring, a member of the Des Plaines River
Watershed Alliance, addressed the City Council and read
a statement; this crowd here tonight is a beautiful
sight; you would think Des Plaines would be a model of
common sense.
Mr. Brad Elisenberg, 924 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council stating he lives just around the corner from the
project at Dempster and Rand; he can't use his garage
when it rains and his kids can't play in the backyard;
make some wise and sound decisions.
Mrs. Mary Rohde, 1718 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating she would like to thank Alderman Brookman
for her efforts; she doesn't live in this flood area but
she is absolutely opposed to this project; we need open
space for our teenagers; we don't need another hotel in
Des Plaines.
Ms. Erin Rohde, 1718 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she goes to Maine West High School;
she thinks the hotel is a bad idea; the kids will go
there to drink and have sex; crime rates may go up; fake
IDs are all around; put in a skate park or a running
track.
A resident at 1531 Walnut Avenue addressed the City
Council stating that he is 17 and goes to Maine West High
School; there will be underage drinking at this hotel;
it is right by the water park where kids are.
Mr. James Behrenfeld, 957 Acres Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he moved here nine (9) years ago;
he thought the City was run by visionaries, but it is
not; there is no altruism on the City Council or in the
Mayor's office; he sees a loss of open space; he sees an
increase in transient hotel crime; vote no on the
Dempster and Rand project.
Mr. David Markworth, Director, Des Plaines Park District,
addressed the City Council and read a letter from the Des
~
CIT. PARTI.
(Cont'd.)
CHANGE ORDER
OF AGENDA:
ORDIN.ANCE
Z-24-01
CONDIT. USE/
DEMPSTER &
RAND ROAD:
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Plaines Park Board which states that they are reiterating
their position that the preservation of open space ,
especially adjacent to an existing park, is a high
priority; it is the Park Board's desire to acquire this
property from the owner and have authorized their agent,
CorLands, to negotiate a purchase price and if this is
not successful, they are committed to pursuing every
option available to the Park District.
Mr. Eric Suevel, 1369 Dennis Place, addressed the City
Council stating that he is amazed and angry at the lack
of respect that was showed to the residents in this area ;
you say everything will be solved if we build this hotel;
have you aldermen been getting calls asking for more
hotels in Des Plaines?; do we need another hotel in Des
Plaines; what is the City going to do when this goes
belly-up?; what is the rush?; there is something really
bad going on here.
Mr. Garry Danfield, 655 Des Plaines-River Road, addressed
the City Council stating that times have changed; there
was a time when flooding was not a problem; use your
heads.
Mrs. Angie Ancona, 1053 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that a hotel next to a water park that
attracts children will be a problem; she asked Alderman
Christiansen to change his vote.
Mr. Edwin Bohula, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating he moved to Des Plaines to be near water,
but in Des Plaines there is a problem with water ; other
communities keep open spaces; we should do the same .
Mr. Joel Long, 901 Westgate Road , addressed the City
Council stating that he believes in these people here
tonight; he doesn't want his daughter on drugs; we don't
have enough room for the kids now.
Mr . Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
City Council stating that he thinks this is an important
issue but it was inappropriate to speak about it at this
time because this matter is on the agenda .
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to change the
order of the agenda to bring forward the Second Reading
of Ordinance Z-24-01 scheduled to be discussed under
Unfinished Business later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to DENY request,
re Zoning Case 01-57-CU, for a Conditional Use and
Variation for property located at the southwest corner
of Dempster Street and Rand Road, and void Ordinance z-
24-01.
Alderman Christiansen stated that in light of the letter
presented tonight from the Des Plaines Park District by
David Markworth, the Des Plaines Park District has set
its sights on this property; one way or another their
intent is to secure this parcel; he would not want to
inf late the price of this property anymore than what the
Park District would have to pay for it; he thinks by
granting this request the City would be inflating the
price for this property, which would eventually be paid
for by the residents; he doesn't want the developer to
spend any more money if the Park District is going to go
in there an tear down whatever he puts up.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he thought this was a
good project, but he will be changing his vote because
he does not want to pay any more for this property than
the Park District absolutely has to.
Z-24-01
(Cont'd.)
RECESS:
RECONSIDER
VOTE/
DEMPSTER &
RAND ROAD:
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
FIRE COMMAND
OFFICERS
ASSOCIA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Alderman Sayad asked Mr. Markworth if the entire Park
District Board gave him the authority to tell the City
Council that the Park District wants this land. Mr.
Markworth said yes, and it was unanimous.
Alderman Sayad asked Mr. Markworth to clarify when the
acquisition would take place. Mr. Markworth said that
the Park District Board has directed CorLands to
negotiate right now to purchase the property and if that
is not successful, they will pursue other options
available to them.
Alderman Sayad asked Mr. Markworth what the Park District
plans to do with this property. Mr. Markworth said that
right now they plan to keep it open space; there is no
plan to develop it right now.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, that there be a
five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The City Council meeting recessed at 9:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to reconsider
the vote on the motion to DENY request, re Zoning Case
01-57-CU, for a Conditional Use and Variation for
property located at the southwest corner of Dempster
Street and Rand Road, and void Ordinance Z-24-01 , adopted
earlier in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the reconsidered motion by Beauvais,
seconded by Brookman, to DENY request, re Zoning Case 01 -
57-CU, for a Conditional Use and Variation for property
located at the southwest corner of Dempster Street and
Rand Road, and void Ordinance Z-24-01, 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
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding collective bargaining
negotiations with the Des Plaines Fire Command Officers
Association. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 4, 4a, 5, Sa
and 18 be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman
Murphy requested Item 17 be removed; and Alderman Becker
requested that Item 24 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a, 5, Sa, 17, 18 and
24. Motion declared carried.
AMENDMENT -1/21/02
ADD AND INSERT:
"The tape clearly indicated that Alderman Sayad asked to change
his vote; the City Clerk asked if he wanted the whole vote
reconsidered; Alderman Sayad said yes, reconsider the whole vote;
the motion to reconsider passed; the tape revealed that the City
Clerk again took a roll call on the reconsidered motion to DENY
request, re Zoning Case 01-57-CU, for a Conditional Use and
Variation for property located at the southwest corner of
Dempster Street and Rand Road, and void Ordinance Z-14-01, which
then received a 8-0 vote to DENY. City Attorney Wiltse stated
that, accordingly, even though it was Alderman Sayad's intent to
change his vote, a reconsideration actually occurred instead."
CON. AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ABATEMENT/
2001B AND
2001C GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-1-02
ZONING CASE
01-51-V
VARIATION/
750 OAKTON:
Ordinance
Z-1-02
ZONING CASE
01-66-V
VARIATION/
1561 SHERMAN:
Ordinance
Z-2-02
PAGE SIX
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, 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-92-01, M-94-01 and Z-23-01 were adopted; Ordinances M-
1-02 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-1-02 ,
R-2-02, R-3-02, R-4-02, R-5-02 and R-6-02 were adopted.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held December
17, 2001, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
December 17, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001
I I • I General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $164,550 for Series 2001B and $269,591.26 for Series
2001C, as provided in Ordinance M-72-01; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-1-02,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2001 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2 0 0 lB AND
SERIES 2001C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Christiansen questioned why there was no mention
in the Staff report about a penalty fee for building
without a permit. Acting Director of Community
Development Molinari stated that was an oversight; it
should have been in the Staff report.
Alderman Sayad requested that the matter of penalty
fines-fees be discussed by the Building Code Committee;
Alderman Murphy agreed to do that.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Case 01-51-V, for an after-the-fact Variation to
permit an existing 8' x 12' shed in addition to the two
(2) other existing accessory buildings for a total area
for all three (3) buildings of 858 sq. ft. (Code permits
840 sq. ft. of total building area for accessory
buildings); in R-1 Single-Family Residential District on
property located at 750 Oakton Street, contingent upon
petitioner obtaining a permit and paying a double permit
fee ($150) for building without a permit; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-1-02, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.l-3D OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A THIRD ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (POOL HOUSE)
AT 750 W. OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 01-
51-V). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff re Zoning Case 01-66-V, for an after-the-fact
Variation to permit an existing house addition with an
overall height of 37' (Code permits building heights of
35'); in R-1 Single-Family Residential District on
property located at 1561 Sherman Place; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-2-02 , AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 7. 2 -2 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BUILDING
--
Z-2-02
(Cont'd. )
MFT FUNDS
ABATEMENT/
1996A GO
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-1-02
TIF #6
APPRAISAL
AGREEMENT/
MAROUSE
& co.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-2-02
FACADE
REHABILIT./
701 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-3-02
LEASE
RENEWAL/
POLICE RES.
CENTER
1926-1928
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-4-02
TOWING
CONTRACT/
SCHIMKA
AUTO:
Con. Agen.
R-5-02
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HEIGHT OF 37 FEET INSTEAD OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED HEIGHT
OF 35 FEET, LOCATED AT 1561 SHERMAN PLACE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 01-66-V). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to execute
the State of Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) 's "Obligation Retirement Resolution" for the
abatement of 1996A General Obligation Refunding Funds in
the amount of $200,000 as provided in Ordinance M-64-96 ,
from the City's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-1-02, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "OBLIGATION
RETIREMENT RESOLUTION" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE
2001 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE 1996A GENERAL OBLIGATION
BOND. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Professional Services Appraisal Agreement"
with MaRouse & Company, 116 S. Prospect Avenue, Suite
200, Park Ridge, IL 60068, to provide appraisal services
for properties within Mannheim/Higgins Roads TIF #6 (as
provided in Ordinances M-57-01, M-58-01 and M-59-01), in
the amount not-to-exceed $50,000/TIF Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-2-02, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MAROUS & COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $50,000,
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CONCERNING APPRAISAL SERVICES
FOR MANNHEIM/HIGGINS TIF #6 IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus , to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Economic Development
Commission and Staff to authorize payment of $8,921/2002
Facade Rehabilitation Program Funds, to Klaff Realty, 701
Lee Street, as the City's contribution for the
rehabilitation ranging from minor repairs and painting
to complete facade renovation of this property; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-3-02, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $ 8 I 9 21 TO KLAFF REALTY I LP OWNER OF 701 LEE
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUILDING FACADE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Letter of Intent" with Bill Karambenis, 1930
E. Touhy Avenue, for one (1) year renewal of lease for
the Police Neighborhood Resource Center at 1926 and 1928
E. Touhy Avenue, at the same monthly rental of $2,000 and
under the same lease terms, beginning March 1, 2002 and
ending February 28, 2003/Budgeted Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-4-02, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "LETTER OF INTENT" BETWEEN
BILL KARAMBENIS "LESSOR," AND THE DES PLAINES POLICE
DEPARTMENT "LESSEE," FOR THE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE
POLICE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER LEASE AT THE PREMISES
LOCATED AT 1926 AND 1928 E. TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Towing Services Agreement" with Schimka Auto
Wreckers, Inc., 1132 Thacker Street, Des Plaines, to
provide towing and storage services at the rates
specified in Exhibit A of the contract which shall remain
in effect for the entire term of the contract/Budgete~
R-5-02
(Cont'd.)
TOWING
CONTRACT/
TRI-R SVS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-6-02
RECODIFICA./
LEGAL &
LICENSING:
Consent
Agenda
REDISTRICT.
MAP:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #3/
CONCRETE
RESTORATION:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
FIRE HOSE:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
GAS AND
DIESEL FUEL:
Consent
Agenda
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Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-5-02,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "TOWING
SERVICES AGREEMENT" BETWEEN SCHIMKA AUTO WRECKERS, INC .
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR VEHICLE TOWING AND
STORAGE SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Towing Services Agreement" with Tri-R
Service, Inc., 419 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, to provide
towing and storage services at the rates specified in
Exhibit A of the contract which shall remain in effect
for the entire term of the contract/Budgeted Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-6-02, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "TOWING
SERVICES AGREEMENT" BETWEEN TRI-R SERVICE, INC. AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve proposed changes to the City
Code pertaining to Legal & Licensing as recommended by
the Legal & Licensing Committee (Aldermen Smith,
Beauvais, Brookman); and these approved changes be held
until the entire recodification is complete. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to prepare
a preliminary redistricting map of the City and its eight
( 8) Wards based on 2 o o o census and current Federal
guidelines and report back to the City Council for
consideration and review within six (6) months. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #3 and FINAL to
contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, 800 w. Irving
Park Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (original contract
approved on April 16, 2001--$44,917.50, Change Order #1
approved on June 18, 2001--$100,000 and Change Order #2
approved on September 4, 2001--$80,132.88), for
additional concrete restoration in the amount of
$34,770.62/2002 CIP, for a contract total of $259,821.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Dolton Fire
Equipment, 563 Williams, Thornton, IL 60476, for the
purchase of 45 lengths of 2-1/2" fire hose in the total
amount of $6,671.25/2002 Budget; and it would be in the
best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be
waived because Dolton Fire Equipment is the only local
vendor for the manufacturer of the hose, Snap-Tite
Corporation. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase and Delivery of
Gas and Diesel Fuel to the lowest bidder after cost
comparison, Avalon Petroleum, 7601 West 191st Street,
Tinley Park, IL 60477, for their "amount over average"
of $.017 per gallon Lead Free Gas and $.023 per gallon
for Diesel Fuel/2002 Budget. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
JANITORIAL
CONTRACT
TRANSIT
CENTER:
BID AWARD/
MAINT. OF
HEATING &
AIR CONDIT. :
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-92-01
LAND
ACQUISIT./
TIF #6:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-93-01
REORGANIZA./
COMMUNITY
DEV. DEPT.:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that it would be in the best interest of
the City to award bid for three (3) -year Janitorial
Contract for the Des Plaines Transit Center to the third
lowest bidder, Advanced Janitorial Systems, P.O. Box
1264, Des Plaines, 60017, in the amount of $1,098 per
month for the first year, $1,131 per month for the second
year, and $1, 187 per month for the third year/2002
Budget; effective January 16, 2002 and ending January 16,
2005; and reject the first and second lowest bids. 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 Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for three (3)-year contract
for Maintenance of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems,
to the lowest bidder, Bedco Mechanical, 322 N. Wolf Road,
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, for the three (3) -year total
amount of $17,401/2002 Budget. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Various Radio Equipment, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Ceramic Floor Tile at Fire Station #1,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2002.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Blood Pressure Monitors, returnable by 3:00
p. m., Wednesday, January 23, 2 002. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Pan/Tilt Camera System, returnable by 3:00
p. m. , Thursday, January 24, 2 O 02. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-92-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT AREA NO. 6 (MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS TIF #6). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
February 19, 2002, the Second Reading of Ordinance M-93-
01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE"
CHAPTER 23, "DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"
SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3 TO PLACE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-94-01
ADMINISTRA.
HEARING
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-23-01
VARIATION/
70 RAWLS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT/
REAPPOINT. :
ORDINANCE
M-1-02
ABATEMENT/
2001B &
2001C GO
BONDS:
PROPOSED
PLAT/
BUDYS FOURTH
ADDITION
112
OAKWOOD:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-94-01, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SECTION IN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE, TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE"
CHAPTER 8, "COMPOSITION AND OBLIGATIONS OF LEGAL
DEPARTMENT" SECTION 7, "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS" FOR THE
PURPOSE OF THE CREATION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
Z-23-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8.1-3(A) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE AT 70 E. RAWLS ROAD IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE 01-54-V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
January 21, 2002, the following appointment/
reappointments:
Appointment:
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Robert Phillips (to replace Larry Golberg)
Reappointments:
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SERVICES COMMISSION
Barbara Blume, Corky Morales, Pam Surber
YOUTH COMMISSION -Mary Clesen, Gloria Ludwig
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Gloria Keane, Lucille Adamick
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-1-02, ABATEMENT OF
THE 2001 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001B AND SERIES 2001C.
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.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of December 19, 2001, regarding the
request to resubdivide a parcel at 112 Oakwood Avenue,
which measures 130' x 154' with a total area of
approximately 19,997 sq. ft., into two lots: Lot #1 would
be 50' wide and 153.87' deep with a total area of 7,693
sq. ft. and Lot #2 would be 80' wide and 153.83 deep with
a total area of 12, 3 06 sq. ft. ; the Des Plaines Plan
Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (straw vote) and
Staff recommends approval of this request.
Alderman Murphy stated that she is against undersized
lots for any reason; she has always felt this way.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council to DENY request to redivide a parcel at
112 Oakwood Avenue, which measures 130' x 154' with a
total area of approximately 19, 997 sq. ft., into two
lots: Lot #1 would be 50' wide and 153.87' deep with a
total area of 7,693 sq. ft. and Lot #2 would be 80' wide
and 153.83 deep with a total area of 12,306 sq. ft.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
ZONING CASE
01-53-A
TEXT AMEND./
SECOND FLOOR
DWELLING
UNITS:
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Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of December 21, 2001, regarding
proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit
one (1) residential unit on the second floor in all C-3
General Commercial Districts contingent upon several
conditions.
Alderman Brookman questioned why the provision to permit
combined residential and commercial districts was
eliminated from the Zoning Ordinance except for C-5
(downtown) District; she would like more information
about this; this should be made a Conditional Use instead
of a text amendment.
Alderman Sayad questioned whether letters were sent to
the residents in the surrounding area of the address that
is requesting this text amendment (1531 Oakton Street).
Acting Director Molinari said no.
Alderman Sayad stated that a year ago he asked that
letters be sent to advise residents of variations like
this; this is not being done.
Alderman Becker stated that Acting Director Molinari was
not in charge of this department a year ago, nor was City
Manager Miller here.
Alderman Sayad said yes, that's true, but the procedure
should have been in place even with a change in
leadership.
Alderman Brookman stated that we have to get the input
of the neighbors.
City Manager Miller stated that in the future a letter
would be sent to every resident within 300' of the
subject address and a notice placed in the newspaper.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council to POSTPONE until March 4, 2002, further
discussion on Zoning Case 01-53-A, a proposed text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit one ( 1)
residential unit on the second floor in all C-3 General
Commercial Districts.
Petitioner Mike Vallone, who is requesting the text
amendment for property located at 1531 Oakton Street ,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Alderman Becker asked the petitioner when he anticipates
removing the present building on the site and rebuilding.
Mr. Vallone said as soon as possible.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the petitioner has
waited a long time on this request; proper notification
was not sent out.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
SUBSTITUTE motion, re Zoning Case 01-53-A, to approve the
proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to perm.it
one (1) residential unit on the second floor in all C-3
General Commercial Districts contingent upon certain
conditions; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to call for the
question. MOTION DECLARED FAILED. Aldermen Murphy I
Sayad, Brookman and Argus voted no; Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Becker and Smith voted yes (a tie vote is
a failed vote) .
TEXT AMEND.
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
CONSTRUC.
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES/
NEW POLICE
& FIRE
FACILITIES:
ZONING CASE
01-53-A
TEXT AMEND./
SECOND FLOOR
DWELLING
UNITS:
PROPOSED
PLAT/
BUDYS FOURTH
ADDITION
112
OAKWOOD:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adopt an
AMENDMENT to the substitute motion to POSTPONE until
February 19, 2002, further discussion on Zoning Case 01-
53-A, a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to permit one (1) residential unit on the second floor
in all C-3 General Commercial Districts. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen and Smith voted
no.
Alderman Sayad again asked City Manager Miller if the
residents in the area of a variation would be notified.
City Manager Miller said yes, everyone within 300'.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the January 7, 2002 ·-
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $4,297,346.56;
and further recommend that Resolution R-7-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY Alderman Beauvais, Chair
City Manager Miller reviewed his memo of December 27,
2001, regarding his recommendation that the City hire a
Construction Management (CM) firm for the new Police and
Fire Facilities, said firm would act as the owner's agent
and eventually hold all contracts, assume financial risk
for the project and provide a guaranteed maximum price
at some point between the design development stage and
the construction documents stage.
Mr. Garry Danfield, 655 Des Plaines-River Road, addressed
the Committee of the Whole asking that the City please
take their time in making this decision; this will take
time.
Alderman Brookman stated that she will be voting no on
this request; this location is in her Ward and she thinks
the location is inappropriate.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to recommend
to the City Council that the Staff be authorized to
proceed with the process of Construction Management for
the proposed new Police and Fire Facilities, which
includes formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for
construction management services. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to POSTPONE
until February 19, 2002, further discussion on Zoning
Case 01-53-A, a proposed text amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to permit one (1) residential unit on the
second floor in all C-3 General Commercial Districts.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen
and Smith voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY request
to redivide a parcel at 112 Oakwood Avenue, which
measures 130' x 154' with a total area of approximately
19,997 sq. ft., into two (2) lots, Lot #1 would be 50'
wide and 153.87' deep with a total area of 7,693 sq. ft.
BUDYS PLAT
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-7-02
CONSTRUC.
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES/
NEW POLICE
& FIRE
FACILITIES:
CONTEST/
CITY MOTTO:
DEMOLISH/
BURNED-OUT
BUILDING
1215 RAND:
ADJOURNMENT:
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and Lot #2 would be 80' wide and 153.83 deep with a total
area of 12 ,306 sq. ft. Motion declared carri ed.
Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-7-02, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$4,297 ,346.56. 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 Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff
be authorized to proceed with the process of Construction
Management for the proposed new Police and Fire
Facilities, which includes formal Request for Proposals
(RFP) for construction management services. Upon r o ll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Motion by Alderman Sayad to have a City-wide contest for
a new motto for Des Plaines; a deadline of May 1, 2002 ;
a review committee be formed for presentation to the City
Council by July 1, 2002 , died for lack of a second.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, that if the burned-
out building, locating at 1215 Rand Road , is not
demolished by tomorrow, January 8, 2002, that Staff be
authorized to take necessary action to see that this
matter is resolved. Motion declared carried .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn . Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS ;), ~
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