02-19-2002186
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 TUESDAY I
FEBRUARY 19, 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 6:15 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday,
February 19, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen
Beauvais, Brookman and Argus were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. and
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:18
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Deputy Fire Chief Pratt,
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:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining, acquisition of
real property and pending litigation. Upon roll call ,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Steve Hjelle,
Evangelical Free Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Police Chief Ryan, Deputy Police Chief Prandini and
Deputy Fire Chief Pratt gave a brief overview of the
City's Emergency Preparedness Plan for virtually all
types of emergency situations, incidents and catastrophic
events that might happen in Des Plaines; a copy of the
plan is available in the Police Chief's, Fire Chief's and
City Manager's offices.
Mrs. Donna Kassens, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, addressed the City Council stating that this
organization will be holding a Pampered Chef fundraiser
at Oakton Arms, 1665 Oakton Street, and the entire
community is invited; for reservations, call (847) 269-
1130.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating the founder of Common Cause recently
died; he was the founder of campaign financing.
Mrs. Elizabeth Iwaszewica, 1110 Prospect Lane, addressed
the City Council stating she is here tonight regarding
the proposed fire house at Prospect Lane and Lee Street;
the neighbors were not informed so we could voice our
opinion; the fire house would ruin the integrity of our
neighborhood; it is a very quiet neighborhood; why
couldn't you have found a commercial area?; there is also
a safety issue; try to find another location .
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
SWEARING-IN
PROCEDURE/
DEVELOPERS,
CONTRACTORS
& PETITION. :
ZONING CASE
01-64-PUD-A
344
GRACELAND:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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A resident at 210 North East River Road addressed the
City Council and thanked them for preserving her
neighborhood.
A resident at 160 North East River Road addressed the
City Council and thanked the aldermen and especially
Alderman Becker for changing his vote; he represented the
people.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating he is concerned about the state of the
economy and the effect it will have on Des Plaines ;
businesses are leaving Des Plaines like the car dealer
on Busse Road; this car dealer is moving to Park Ridge;
the City does not support existing businesses; the City
should consider increasing the real estate tax; you may
have to consider a wage freeze, consolidate some
departments; you have to make some hard choices.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating the City's cable coordinator, Eric
Palm, is doing a fine job and so is Alderman Becker for
reporting lost and stray animals on the cable station;
programming on City services is being planned for Channel
#17; please do one on TIF in layman's language about what
is a TIF, who is eligible for it, etc.
A resident at 514 Teela addressed the City Council
stating her thanks to the aldermen for keeping her area
for family homes.
Mrs. Cindy Ciero, 2591 Parkwood Lane, addressed the City
Council stating she would like to thank Carla Brookman
for standing up for them and Tom Becker for changing his
vote; she thinks it is a great thing that the Park
District will leave it open space (Rand and Dempster) ;
it is time to take a look at who votes; we need open
land; we need parks; this is a people issue.
A resident at 476 North East River Road addressed the
City Council thanking the alderman for changing his vote
on the annexation.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that Staff be
authorized to investigate a swearing-in (oaths) procedure
for developers, contractors and/or petitioners coming
before the City Council, and report back to the aldermen.
Alderman Brookman stated that this is most disrespectful;
you are saying that residents are lying.
Alderman Sayad stated that he did not mean citizens, only
developers, contractors and/or petitioners.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to TABLE
Zoning Case 01-64-PUD-A, 344 Graceland Avenue, scheduled
to be discussed in Committee of the Whole later in the
meeting. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen requested that Items 9 and 9a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 9 and 9a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ACQUIS. OF
PROPERTY/
JEFFERSON &:
GRACELAND:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-12-02
RIVER MILL
PROJECT
DEV. BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-13-02
RECLASSIFI.
OF POSITION
&: SALARIES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-14-02
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AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
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Alderman Becker abstained on approving Item 6 and 6a on
the Consent Agenda (possible conflict of interest) .
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-9-02, M-10-02 and M-11-02 were adopted; Ordinances M-
12-02, M-13-02, M-14-02 and M-15-02 was placed on First
Reading; and Resolution R-16-02 was adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
January 28, 2002, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
January 28, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
February 4, 2002, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
February 4, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize acquisition of property
located at 556 Graceland Avenue, to provide approximately
25 parking spaces for Municipal Parking Lot at Jefferson
Street and Graceland Avenue; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-12-02, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION
OR OTHERWISE FOR MUNICIPAL OFF-STREET PARKING. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to issue a Limited
Obligation Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2001, in
the amount up to $650,000 for the River Mill Project,
southeast corner of Mill Street and River Road; to be
paid from TIF Funds, as authorized by the City Council
on February 5, 2001 (R-18-01); and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-13-02, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LIMITED OBLIGATION TAX
INCREMENT REVENUE NOTE (RIVER MILL PROJECT) SERIES 2001,
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Job Evaluation Committee to amend Title
I, Chapter 15 -"Position Classification and Compensation
Plan," Section 4, Schedule IV, of the City Code to change
the position of Assistant City Manager to Assistant City
Manager/Economic Development Director with a salary range
of $65, 969 -Minimum, $77, 600 -Midpoint, $89, 234
Maximum; change the position of Building Official to
Deputy Director of Community Development with a salary
range of $58,401 -Minimum, $68,707 -Midpoint, $79,013 -
Maximum; and change the salary range for the position of
Assistant to the City Manager to $49, 025 -Minimum,
$57, 676 Midpoint, $66, 327 Maximum; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-14-02,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE, " OF
CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ,
M-14-02
(Cont'd.)
AGREEMENT/
STORMWATER
MASTER
PLAN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-16-02
AGREEMENT/
UTILITY
BILLING
SERVICES:
Resolution
R-17-02
c.o. #3/
CIVIC CENTER
RESTROOM
RENOVATION:
Consent
Agenda
ENGRG. SVS./
SALT STORAGE
FACILITY:
Consent
Agenda
ENGRG. SVS./
REPAINTING OF
DULLES ROAD
WATER TOWER:
Consent
Agenda
MAINT. AGREE.
DEFIBRILLA.
UNITS:
Consent
Agenda
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PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE IV, "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Christopher
B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite
600, Rosemont, IL 60018, to provide Professional
Engineering Services to oversee the Stormwater Master
Plan Project at an hourly, cost-plus basis, with a not-
to-exceed amount of $105,254/General Improvement Fund;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-16-02, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve three-year extension to
contract with Third Millennium Associates, Inc., 328 S.
Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661, to provide Utility
Billing Services at the same fixed price established in
1999 of $0.218 per utility bill (approximately $24,861
annually)/Budgeted Funds, effective March 1, 2002; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-17-02, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIRD
MILLENNIUM ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #3 to
contract with Dubs Company, 1699 E. Chicago Street,
Elgin, IL 60120, for Civic Center Restroom Renovation and
Police Department Locker Room Renovation (contract
approved by the City Council on October 16, 2000 in the
amount of $227,700; Change Order #1 approved on May 7,
2001 in the amount of $14, 691; and Change Order #2
approved on July 16, 2001 in the amount of $20,715), for
additional electrical work and relocation of sprinkler
heads; in the added amount of $1,624/General Fund; for
a total contract amount of $264,730. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Strand
Associates, Inc., 910 W. Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715,
to provide Engineering Services for construction of a new
salt storage facility at the Public Works Facility, 1111
Joseph J. Schwab Road, in an amount not-to-exceed
$22,000/MFT Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Alvord,
Burdick & Howsen, L.L.C., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1401,
Chicago, IL 60606, to provide Engineering Services for
repainting of the Dulles Road Water Tower, in an amount
not-to-exceed $11,300/2002 Water Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute one-year Technical Service Support
Agreement with Medtronic Physic-Control Corporation,
11811 Willows Road NE, P.O. Box 97048, Redmond, WA 9807 ~
DEFIBRILLA.
(Cont'd.)
PURCHASE/
POLICE VAN:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
DUMP TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TUCKPOINTING
REPAIRS AT
PUB. WKS.:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-15-02
LIQ. LIC.
UPDATE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-9-02
LIQ. LIC./
1535
ELLINWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
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to provide maintenance for Fire Department's LifePak 10
and LifePak 300 EKG/Defibrillation Units, beginning May
1, 2002 and ending February 28, 2003, in the amount of
$7, 257. 81/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Lyle
Snow/Landmark Automotive Group, 2401 Prairie Crossing
Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, for the purchase of one (1)
2002 Ford Econoline E-350 Super Duty Extended Van, in the
total amount of $20,826/Custom Asset Seizure Funds; and
it would be in the best interest of the City that usual
bid procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid through the Illinois
State Joint Purchase Program, Contract #211124, for a 5-
Ton Dump Truck with plow, underbody plow and salt
spreader, in the amount of $74,581/2002 CERF Funds, from
International Truck & Engine Company, % Prairie
International Trucks, Inc. , 4O1 S. Dirksen Parkway,
Springfield, IL 62703. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Foundation and
Tuckpointing Repairs at the Public Works Facility, 1111
Joseph J. Schwab Road, to the lowest responsible bidder,
Safe-Way Tuckpointing, 9120 N. Delphia, Des Plaines, in
the base bid amount of $100,000 and the associated unit
prices of $45/square foot for brick replacement and
$16. 75/square foot for additional concrete foundation
repair/all costs from the General Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Public Works Resurfacing Program,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2002. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Asphalt Finish Roller, returnable
by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2002. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-15-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS"
SECTION 18, "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "A" LIQUOR
LICENSES BY ONE, AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E"
LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE TO REFLECT JIMMY'S RESTAURANT AND
PANCAKE HOUSE AT 144 0 W. RAND ROAD IN DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-9-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE v,
"LICENSES" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 18,
"LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES BY
ONE TO REMOVE DAPPER'S, AND TO ADD ONE CLASS "A" LICENSE
FOR MARIA'S HOSPITALITY CORPORATION, D/B/A MARIA'S
MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF DES PLAINES LOCATED AT 1535
ELLINWOOD IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-10-02
CONTRACT
FINANCING/
IDFA BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-11-02
ACQUIS. OF
PROPERTY/
TIF #1
1550 PARK
& 1552
JEFFERSON:
Consent
Agenda
CHANGE ORDER
OF AGENDA:
170 NORTH
EAST RIVER:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-10-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INSTALLMENT
CONTRACT FINANCING. Motion .declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-11-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR OTHERWISE FOR
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT AREA NO. 1 (Downtown
Redevelopment Area -1550 Park Place and 1552 Jefferson
Street) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to change the order
of the amended agenda to bring Item 10 under New Business
forward for discussion at this time. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Becker stated that he is WITHDRAWING his request
to change his vote from "AYE" to "NAY" to approve and
adopt Ordinance A-1-01; his request was made and granted
by the City Council on February 4, 2002, which created
a tie vote and required the Mayor to vote at that time;
the Mayor voted no, which DEFEATED the motion to approve
the annexation and preliminary approval of the PUD, and
the adoption of Ordinance A-1-01.
City Attorney Wiltse explained that this matter is back
before the City Council because of a recent Illinois
Appellate Court ruling that items which are not on the
agenda may be brought up and discussed, but action cannot
be taken on such items until they are placed on a
subsequent agenda; on February 4, 2002, two (2) new items
were acted on: Alderman Becker's request to change his
vote and the contract for 4th of July fireworks; both
items were legally posted on the amended agenda for
tonight's meeting.
Mayor Arredia stated that inasmuch as the action taken
on February 4, 2002, regarding Ordinance A-1-01 (170
North East River Road) is null and void because of the
Illinois Appellate Court ruling regarding proper
notification of agenda items, the vote taken on January
21, 2002, to approve and adopt Ordinance A-1-01 (Aldermen
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus voted yes and
Aldermen Beauvais, Brookman and Smith voted no), STANDS
as adopted on January 21, 2002.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Jason Schram, 480 N. East River Road, addressed the
City Council stating that the case cited by the Illinois
Appellate Court, "Rice v. Board of Trustees of Adams
County" is different than what was done in this case;
this matter was on a previous agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is in disagreement with
the Court ruling; why don't we leave it as it is until
we have more information.
170 RIVER
(Cont'd.)
PENDING
LITIGATION/
UNITED
FEATHER &:
DOWN:
ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY/
RAND PARK
LEVEE:
ZONING CASE
01-53-A
TEXT AMEND.
CAXTON ST.:
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A resident at 210 N. East River Road addressed the City
Council stating that this is all so confusing to her and
her family; she doesn't want to leave; they have lived
there 2 O years; they will get flooded with all this
building.
A resident at 476 N. East River Road addressed the City
Council stating that there are people living in the woods
in this area; she hasn't heard crime addressed at all.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the City is in a legal mess; you
should have a special meeting of the City Council with
just this item on the agenda.
Mrs. Cindy Ciero, 2591 Parkwood Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that' she can't believe what she is
hearing here tonight; the City's motto seems to be
"contractors welcome -citizens be dammed."
A resident at 477 N. East River Road addressed the City
Council stating that you had that meeting in January on
a holiday when there was no mail service; you did this
dirty deed on a night when people could not be there;
this is not a Christian action; you should not be doing
this to us.
A resident at 514 Teela addressed the City Council
stating there is no natural flood plain for this area;
there is suppose to be a retention pond, but we don't
know what is going to happen to all the water; is anyone
looking at where it is going to go?
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed with settlement negotiations as directed.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City proceed with
the Rand Park Levee Project; hire Gremley & Biedermann,
Inc., 4505 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, to
provide land surveying and legal description services for
the rights-of-way, at a cost not to exceed $10,950; and
retain Storino, Ramella & Durkin, 9501 W. Devon Avenue,
Rosemont, IL 60018, to negotiate the acquisition of the
easements, possibly leading to condemnation, at a fee
not-to-exceed $10,000 for the legal work plus
reimbursables (appraisals) at their rate of $190 per hour
for partners and $150 per hour for associates; the source
of funding would be the General Improvement Fund with
reimbursement from the City of Park Ridge for 35% of the
costs. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 4, 2002).
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 February 8, 2002, regarding Text
Amendment to permit one (1) dwelling on the second floor
of buildings in the C-3 General Commercial District on
Oakton Street from the railroad tracks east of Lee
TEXT AMEND.
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
01-63-V
1682 MAPLE:
ZONING CASE
02-01-CU
20 W. GOLF:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
MEMBERSHIP/
O'HARE
NOISE COMP.
COMMISSION:
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Street, east to the City limits; the Des Plaines Plan
Commission recommends that this be approved.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 01-53-
A, to permit one (1) dwelling on the second floor of
buildings in the C-3 General Commercial District on
Oakton Street from the railroad tracks east of Lee
Street, east to the City limits contingent upon the five
(5) conditions cited in the Staff report of February 8,
2002; and Ordinance Z-3-02 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of January 30, 2002, regarding request
to permit construction of an addition that would result
in a lot coverage of 36.5% instead of the permitted 30%
on property located at 1682 Maple Street; the Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals recommends that this request be
denied.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council ,
re Zoning Case 01-63-V, to grant request to permit
construction of an addition that would result in a lot
coverage of 36.5% instead of the permitted 30% in R-1
Single-Family Residential District on property located
at 1682 Maple Street; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of January 30, 2002, regarding request
for an amended Conditional Use to permit construction of
a drive-through service lane at restaurant located at 20
W. Golf Road; the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
recommends that this request be granted with conditions.
Alderman Becker asked the petitioner and his architect
if they could meet all the conditions; they said yes.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
02-01-CU, to grant request for an amended Conditional Use
(originally approved by the City Council on April 3, 2000
-Ordinance Z-3-00), to permit construction of a drive-
through service lane for existing Class B restaurant in
C-3 General Commercial District on property located at
20 W. Golf Road contingent upon the six (6) conditions
as cited in the Staff report of January 30, 2002; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the February 19, 2002 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $1,720,916.02;
and further recommend that Resolution R-18-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
City Manager Miller reviewed his memo of February 8,
2002, regarding City membership in the O'Hare Noise
Compatibility Commission; this Commission deals mainly
with noise related issues and programs, not airport
expansion and growth; noise will always affect our
community and belonging to the Commission will give the
City a voice to be heard on noise related issues and
programs.
O'HARE NOISE
(Cont'd.)
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Mrs. Donna Bavido, 1895 Fargo Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole regarding the soundproofing
changes to her home, i.e. new doors, windows, interior
ceilings, outside walls, insulation in her attic; she is
getting over $40,000 in repairs to her home and it is not
costing her any money.
Alderman Becker stated that the City needs to belong to
this organization.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to joining
the O'Hare Noise Commission; it is sponsored and paid for
by the City of Chicago; it does not have a level of
independence; we will get lost in all the communities ;
it could cease to exist when Chicago decides not to fund
it; we should not have to belong to this group to receive
equal and fair treatment; we have not received our fair
share of funding; there are also safety issues; it is no
more than a public relations campaign by Chicago to give
the facade that they are good neighbors to the
surrounding communities; this should go to the voters on
a referendum.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that Staff be authorized to prepare
a referendum asking the residents if they want the City
to fight expansion at O'Hare Airport.
Alderman Beauvais stated there should be a dollar amount
attached to this referendum; how much do the people want
to spend?
Alderman Sayad stated that things have changed;
sentiments have changed; people have not indicated to him
that they want us to be in Suburban O'Hare Commission
(SOC); we should be in the O'Hare Noise Commission.
Alderman Becker stated that this organization has nothing
to do with airport expansion; this is all about
soundproofing our homes and noise control.
Alderman Smith stated that if we are going to join this
organization, we should sit down and delineate what our
position will be; we should be very clear on our issues.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to AMEND the
motion to add that the proposed referendum be presented
for review at the next City Council meeting.
Alderman Murphy stated that this is not the most
effective way to go out and get the wishes of the people;
many people do not vote; you can meet with the residents
which would reflect the wishes of 58, 000 people; she
supports joining this organization; this would be a good
move for the City.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he was opposed to
dropping out of SOC; why can't these two (2)
organizations work together?
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
motion and recommend to the City Council that the City
join the 0' Hare Noise Compatibility Commission at no cost
to the City.
Mrs. Cindy Ciero, 2591 Parkwood Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she lives by the
airport; come over in the summer and you'll hear all the
noise; she can't open her windows or enjoy her patio; you
can soundproof her house but she still can't open her
windows.
O'HARE NOISE
(Cont'd.)
WATER METER
READING
PROGRAM:
DEBT
SERVICE
UPDATE:
REORGANIZA.
OF COMMUN.
DEV. DEPT.:
Ordinances
M-93-01
M-16-02
ZONING CASE
01-53-A
TEXT AMEND.
OAKTON ST.:
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Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating it doesn't cost anything
to belong; what is there to loose?; get as much as you
can out of this organization.
Mr. Steve Vels, 1019 Wicke Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating you are not going to fight
Chicago; you don't have the money; you don't listen to
the people; this is the only place we can come and you
are not representing us.
Mrs. Donna Bavido, 1895 Fargo Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is not just
interested because we are getting residential
soundproofing; we will get additional , help when the
decibel level drops.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he hopes the aldermen
have Ward meetings; you can get a feel of your
constituents just by talking to them; he is happy the
aldermen voted against SOC.
A resident at 1001 Third Avenue addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he is very concerned about the
toxin level; there has to be some accountability; there
was a lot of information that SOC provided us.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried (Aldermen Beauvais ,
Christiansen and Brookman voted no) .
Upon roll on Alderman Becker's motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 4, 2002).
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of February
8, 2002, which states that NICOR has notified the City
that it will no longer read the City's water meters after
August 31, 2002; the City has several options which were
reviewed.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council that the City contract with four (4)
to six (6) individuals to read the City's water meters
at a rate of $0.50 per outside meter read and $0.75 for
each inside meter read/Water Fund. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE until
March 4, 2002, the discussion on the Debt Service Update.
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to VOID Ordinance M-
93-01 and place on First Reading the replacement
Ordinance M-16-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I,
"ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 23 I "DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT." Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
01-53-A, to permit one (1) dwelling on the second floor
of buildings in the C-3 General Commercial District o~
OAKTON ST.
(Cont'd.)
Ordinance
Z-3-02
ZONING CASE
01-63-V
VARIATION/
1682 MAPLE:
ZONING CASE
02-01-CU
CONDIT. USE/
20 W. GOLF:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-18-02
MEMBERSHIP/
O'HARE
NOISE COMP.
COMMISSION:
WATER METER
READING
PROGRAM:
DEBT
SERVICE
UPDATE:
196
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Oakton Street from the railroad tracks east of Lee
Street, east to the City Limits contingent upon the five
(5) conditions cited in the Staff report of February 8,
2002; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-3-02, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING CODE SECTION 7 . 3 -6 "C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT" TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
ABOVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES (CASE 01-53-A) . Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
01-63-V, to grant request to permit construction of an
addition that would result in a lot coverage of 36.5%
instead of the permitted 30% in R-1 Single-Family
Residential District on property located at 1682 Maple
Street; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
02-01-CU, to grant request for an amended Conditional Use
(originally approved by the City Council on April 3, 2000
-Ordinance Z-3-00), to permit construction of a drive-
through service lane for existing Class B restaurant in
C-3 General Commercial District on property located at
20 W. Golf Road contingent upon the six (6) conditions
as cited in the Staff report of January 30 , 2002; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance .
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-18-02, 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:
$1,720,916.02. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais , Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
join the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission at no cost
to the City. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on March 4, 2002).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
contract with four (4) to six (6) individuals to read the
City's water meters at a rate of $0.50 per outside meter
read and $0.75 for each inside meter read/Water Fund.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Argus
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to POSTPONE
discussion on the Debt Service Update until March 4,
2002. Motion declared carried.
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JULY
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The motion regarding the contract for 4th of July
fireworks which was adopted on February 4, 2002, has been
declared null and void because of the Illinois Appellate
Court ruling regarding proper notification of agenda
items.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, at the specific
direction of the City Council it would be in the best
interest of the City to waive usual bid procedures and
accept proposal from The Mad Bomber, P.O. Box 518 ,
Kingsbury, IN 46345, for the fireworks display at Oakton
Community College on July 4, 2002, in the amount of
$16,000/Water Bill Donations -2002, 2003 and 2004. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen asked that the record show that the
contractor has agreed to increase the display by 10%.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY
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