04-15-2002223
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
APRIL 15, 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 Ci vie Center on Monday,
April 15, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Becker arrived at 6:16 p.m. Alderman Beauvais
arrived in Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Director Schneider, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan,
Deputy Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Acting Director
of Public Works Dusckett, Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Wolski,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining and acquisition
of real property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:17 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor James R. Hines,
Brentwood Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Police Chief Ryan introduced Dr. Rose Garlasco, Assistant
Principal, Maine South High School, who gave a brief
overview of the Community Task Force on Drug and Alcohol
Abuse, which includes 50 community leaders working to
reduce drug and alcohol abuse within our communities.
Police Chief Ryan introduced Chris O'Connell who gave a
brief overview of the Healthy Community Partnership's
Season of Service Taskforce Survey on "I Have A Dream for
Des Plaines and America;" over 40 responses ranging from
kindergarten students to senior citizens were received.
Mayor Arredia read a proclamation declaring the week of
April 14th to April 20th as National Library Week;
Library Board President John Ciborowski accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the Board.
Mayor Arredia read a proclamation declared the week of
April 14th to April 20th as Douglas Hubbard Family
Children's Poetry Week; Douglas and Maxine Hubbard
accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Arredia presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Pam Stone, Neighbors Helping Neighbors Coordinator, for
her outstanding contribution to the community.
ZONING CASE
01-27-A
1100 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
(TABLED
MATTER)
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
FIRE COMMAND
OFFICERS
ASSOCIA.:
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
FIRE COMMAND
OFFICERS
ASSOCIA.:
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
AFSCME LOCAL
3891:
CHANGE
ORDER OF
AGENDA:
FIREARMS
DEALER'S
LICENSE &
ASSAULT
WEAPON-
AMMUNITION:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to take from the
table the motion denied on October 15, 2001, re Zoning
Case 01-27-A, 1100 Northwest Highway, which was
reconsidered on November 5, 2001 and TABLED, and place
it on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting
to be held Monday, April 22, 2002. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed with negotiations with the Fire
Command Officers Association regarding compensation.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman abstained.
Aldermen Becker and Argus voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed with negotiations with the Fire
Command Officers Association regarding longevity. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Brookman abstained. Alderman
Beauvais voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed with negotiations with AFSCME Local 3891 as
directed. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to change the
order of the agenda to take up the matters in the Legal
& Licensing Committee scheduled to be discussed under the
Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed Assistant City Attorney Bartel's
memo of April 5, 2002, regarding various amendments to
Section 6-18-2 of the City Code regulating Firearms
Dealer's Licenses, i.e. licensee must take reasonable
precautions to ensure that firearms, ammunition and
related items the licensee sells, will not be used
illegally; application must be in writing and be
submitted under oath; the background of each applicant,
manager and on-site supervisors must be provided
including fingerprints.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council to DENY proposed amendments to Section 6-18-
2 of the City Code regarding Firearms Dealer's Licensing,
and proposed new ordinance regarding assault weapons.
The following people addressed the Committee of the Whole
in OPPOSITION to these ordinances:
Mrs. Claudia Levin, Maxon Shooters Supplies & Indoor
Range, 1226 Rand Road
Mr. Charles Glasgow, 893 N. Golf Cul De Sac
Two residents at 918 N. Golf Cul De Sac
A resident at 697 Laurel Avenue
Mr. Art Glasgow, 893 N. Golf Cul De Sac
Mr. Warren Roeske, 564 Lance Drive
Mr. John Rothermel, 700 Berkshire Court
Representative from the National Rifle Association
Mrs. Julia Stagner, 818 E. Leahy Circle
Mr. David Walach, 1716 Estes Avenue
Mr. Gunther Dorth, 154 Cornell Avenue
Mr. Jim Behrenfeld, 957 Acres Lane
A resident at 8996 Kennedy Lane
FIREARMS
(Cont'd.)
SURPLUS
FUNDS/
STREET
PROJECTS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AMEND IDRBs
2175 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-23-02
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Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole in SUPPORT of these ordinances.
Motion to DENY was declared carried.
voted no.
Alderman Smith
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to TABLE
disposition of surplus funds from Contract A and B Street
& Utility Improvements and Contract 1 Street
Rehabilitation, scheduled to be discussed under Committee
of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no.
Alderman Murphy requested that Item 12 be removed from
the Consent Agenda; and Alderman Beauvias requested that
Item 17 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 12 and 17. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, 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; Ordinance M-
22 -02 was adopted; Ordinances M-23-02, M-24-02, M-25-02
and Z-8-02 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions
R-36-02, R-37-02, R-38-02, R-39-02, R-40-02, R-41-02 and
R-42-02 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 1,
2002. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize First Amendment to Loan
Agreement, a First Supplemental Indenture of Trust and
related documents relating to issuance and sale of
Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Refunding
Revenue Bonds, Series 1997-A, in the aggregate principle
amount of $6,775,000 and Taxable Variable Rate Demand
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997-B, in
the aggregate principle amount of $355,000, for CP
Partners, L.L.C. Project (Comfort Inn O'Hare, 2175 E.
Touhy Avenue, approved by the City Council September 15,
1997); to change the mandatory sinking fund redemption
schedule by which the Series 1997-A Bonds are amortized
as to principal; there is no obligation to the City in
this transaction and it in no way affects the City's
assets; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-23-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO $6, 775, 000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997-A (CP PARTNERS, L.L.C.
PROJECT) AND $355, 000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
TAXABLE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997-B (CP PARTNERS, L.L.C.
PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
INDENTURE OF TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND RELATED MATTERS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1300
JEFFERSON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-24-02
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-25-02
RESERVE 2002
PRIVATE
ACTIVITY
BONDS VOLUME
CAP:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-36-02
OPPOSING
MWRD TIF
SEWER SVS.
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-37-02
MAB AS
AGREEMENT/
BY-LAWS
AMENDMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-38-02
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit existing
sewer clean-out to remain in the City-owned right-of-way
adjacent to property located at 1300 Jefferson Street,
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
license agreement; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-14-02 I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
ROBERT A CARLBERG, MANAGER FOR 1300 JEFFERSON GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SEWER CLEAN-OUT
SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1300
JEFFERSON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at
the annual Northwest Municipal Conference Surplus Auction
to be held Saturday, May 4, 2002, 11:00 a.m., Arlington
Heights Public Works Facility, 222 N. Ridge Road,
Arlington Heights, surplus City vehicles that are deemed
no longer necessary or useful to or for the best interest
of the City; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-25-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to reserve its
2002 volume cap allocation for Tax-Exempt Private
Activity Bonds (IDRBs) in the amount of $4,404,000 ($75
per City's population of 58,720 people), until the City
has the opportunity to solicit users for these bonds
within Des Plaines or sell the "cap" to other
municipalities; if this "cap" is not reserved before May
1, 2002, the City would lose this cap back to the State
of Illinois for their use; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-36-02, A RESOLUTION RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN
CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES AND RELATED
MATTERS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from the Northwest
Municipal Conference, 1616 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, to
join with them in opposing the sewer service permit fee
on suburban municipalities with tax increment finance
(TIF) districts, being imposed by the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) ; authorize
City's contribution of $2, 500/TIF #1 Funds for legal
fees; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
"Regional Opposition to MWRD TIF Sewer Service Fee 11
Agreement; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
37-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
"REGIONAL OPPOSITION TO MWRD TIF SEWER SERVICE FEE. 11
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve amendments to the By-Laws
for MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Division I
Specialized Response Team Association (approved by the
City Council on October 4, 1999 R-62-99), to the
existing MABAS Agreement (originally entered into on
December 21, 1970 and updated June 5, 1989), for language
clarification; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-38-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM
(MABAS) DIVISION I AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR AN UPDATED AGREEMENT TO BENEFIT THE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONTRACT/
GIS BASE
MAP SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-39-02
AGREEMENT/
GEOTECH. SVS.
2002 CIP:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-02
AGREEMENT/
ENGRG. SVS.
OAKWOOD AVE. :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-41-02
ROAD
CLOSING/
MARYVILLE
5-K RUN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-42-02
FINAL PLAT/
ART 2 HOMES
960 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Merrick,
Inc., 2450 S. Peoria Street, Aurora, CO, 80014, as the
sole source best qualified vendor to provide Geographic
Information System (GIS) Services (which is being
implemented for the Emergency Management E9-1-1 and
wireless 9-1-1 location projects), utilizing the existing
Cook County information at a cost saving of 40% for a
total amount of $45, 945/2002 Police Department Custom
Funds, 9-1-1 Emergency Communications and General Funds ;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-3 9-02, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MERRICK, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GIS
DATABASE SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Midwest
Engineering Services, Inc., 4243 W. 166th Street, Oak
Forest, IL 60452, to perform Geotechnical Engineering
Services (soils and materials testing) for Contracts A,
B and 1 of the 2002 Capital Improvement Program, in the
total amount of $46,967/MFT Funds, Section 02-00000-00
GM; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-40-02,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIDWEST ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. AND
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE 2002 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $46, 967. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Gewalt
Hamilton Associates, Inc., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon
Hills, IL 60061, to perform Construction Engineering
Services for the 2002 Street and Utility Improvements -
Contract C, Oakwood Avenue, in the total amount of
$181,137/General Improvement Fund; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-41-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GEWALT HAMILTON
ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO 2002 STREET
AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT C, OAKWOOD. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and approve temporary closing of the
westbound lane of Central Road from Maryville Academy
entrance to Timothy Lane and the easternmost northbound
lane of Wolf Road from Mark Avenue to Kylemore Drive,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2002,
to permit Chicago Special Events Management, 1960 N.
Clybourn, Rear Building, Chicago, IL 60614, to hold a 5-K
Run benefiting Maryville Academy; proof of insurance
naming City as additional insured will be provided; City
Clerk be authorized to submit necessary documents to
Illinois Department of Transportation; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-02, A RESOLUTION
ACKNOWLEDGING MARYVILLE ACADEMY'S 5-K RUN TO BE HELD ON
MAY 11, 2002 AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND PORTIONS OF WOLF ROADS FOR THE 5-K RUN.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Alderman Murphy stated that she does not support building
on undersize lots.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to NOT concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and DENY
request for approval of Final Plat for Art 2 Homes
FINAL PLAT
(Cont'd.)
REDUCTION
PUB. IMPRV.
SURETY/
1500 OXFORD:
Consent
Agenda
2002
BANNER
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2002 CIP
STR. REHAB.
CONTR. 1:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
RENOVATION
FIRE STA.
#3:
Consent
Agenda
DEMOLITION/
841
GRACELAND:
ORDINANCE
Z-8-02
VARIATION/
1407
REDEKER:
Consent
Agenda
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Subdivision, 960 Touhy Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Becker
NAYS: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Argus, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
final Plat for Art 2 Homes Subdivision, 960 Touhy Avenue 1
northeast corner of Touhy Avenue and Eastview Drive; and
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for reduction of
Public Improvement Surety for Finnander Resubdivision,
1500 Oxford Road, by 80% or $18,569.60; and petitioner
submit an amended Letter of Credit or cash bond in the
amount of $4, 642. 40. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Four Seasons
Display, 1510 Morgan Trail, McHenry, IL 60050, to provide
the 2002 Sponsorship Street Pole Banners Program, at no
cost to the City, at a cost of $44 9 per company;
solicitation and installation to be the responsibility
of Four Seasons; and for each City-owned street pole with
no sponsorship, Four Seasons will provide a general
banner in lieu of an empty street polo. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2002 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), Street Rehabilitation
Contract 1, to the lowest bidder, Orange Crush, L.L.C.,
321 S. Center Street, Hillside IL 60162, in the total bid
amount of $2, 476, 226/General Improvement Fund
$2,246,226 and Downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
District -$230,000 for Pearson Street. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Expansion and
Renovation of Fire Station #3, 130 E. Thacker Street, to
the lowest bidder, Fisher Commercial Construction
Company, 210 Campus Drive, Unit B, Arlington Heights, IL
60004, in the base bid amount of $649,000, plus Alternate
#1 -$39,500, plus Alternate #2 -$31,000, plus Alternate
#4 $6, 000, plus Alternate #6 $32, 000 and MINUS
Alternate #7 $2,000, for a total bid amount of
$755,500/Budgeted Funds and Illinois First Grant Funds
($250,000). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to TABLE the
matter of advertising for bids for demolition of 841
Graceland Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-8-02 I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 9.6-4 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNPAVED
OFF-STREET PARKING LOT WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HARD SURFACE
PAVEMENT, CONTINUOUS COMBINATION CONCRETE CURB AND
GUTTER, AND STRIPING LOCATED AT 1407 REDEKER ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-11-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-22-02
REPEAL
VANDALISM
SECTION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-23-02
AMEND IDRBs
2175 TOUHY:
ORDINANCE
M-25-02
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
PROPOSED
FLOOD
CONTROL
PLAN:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
M-22-02, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE VI, "POLICE
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL OFFENSES" SECTION 5 7,
"VANDALISM" IN ITS ENTIRETY (being replaced with
Ordinance M-19-02). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-23-02, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO $6,775,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997-A (CP
PARTNERS, L.L.C. PROJECT) AND $355,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAXABLE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997-B (CP
PARTNERS, L.L.C. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT, A FIRST
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND RELATED MATTERS. 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 Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-25-02, 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: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following Mayoral appointments/reappointments:
Appointments:
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Susan Locsmandy, replacing Shelby Reese (resigned 6/5/01)
Heather Wallace, replacing Wendall McCarty (resigned 9IO1)
Edith Behnke, replacing Susan Sipich (resigned 2/8/02)
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
June Grant, replacing Larry Golberg (resigned 6/1/01)
Reappointments:
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS -Arthur Lukowicz
CABLE COMMISSION -Joe Botte, Keith Gerber
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -Mary Howard, James
O'Carroll, Rick Ornberg, James Ulett
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -James Szabo
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on May
6, 2002)
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ENGINEERING Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Engineering Oakley gave a detailed PowerPoint
presentation of the proposed Flood Control Plan, which
was prepared by the Technical Subcommittee; the Plan
identifies sources of flooding and suggests
recommendations to reduce flood problems in the City;
also reviewed were the proposed local and regional
initiatives that will alleviate flood damages in the Des
Plaines River watershed.
FLOOD PLAN
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
01-48-CU
CONDIT. USE
875 RAND:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council to approve the proposed Flood Control
Plan and Projects; and City Attorney be authorized to
prepare necessary resolution for discussion in the
Committee of the Whole on May 20, 2002.
Alderman Brookman stated that she doesn't think formal
action should be taken tonight; we need to review this
information; we need to know more about the impact this
would have and which areas will be affected; she is not
prepared to vote tonight.
Technical Subcommittee member, George Chiagouris,
addressed the Committee of the Whole urging approval of
this Plan.
Mr. Vince Naccarato, 486 Cordial Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there was one thing
missing from the presentation--what about river cleanup?;
you need to look at that; if the river can't accept the
water, where is it going to go? Mayor Arredia explained
that dredging the river is not the answer; it just
quickly fills up again; there must be other solutions and
this Plan provides for that.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed this matter which was first
heard on April 1, 2002, and then referred back to Staff
and the Zoning Board of Appeals for further review; this
request is for a Conditional Use to permit operation of
a used car sales lot on property located at 875 Rand
Road; this request was referred back to the Zoning Board
of Appeals to make sure they had seen the latest site
plan and back to Staff to clarify the sales tax issue.
Manager of the business, William Baxmann, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen.
Alderman Brookman stated that she thinks this is a very
fine business; it is pristine; there is no good reason
for denying this request.
Alderman Becker requested that certain conditions be
placed in the ordinance, i.e. requiring a copy of the
previous year's sales tax revenue be submitted when the
business license is renewed; also that they be permitted
to begin operation of their business immediately.
Alderman Argus stated that this man has been in business
in Des Plaines for 3 O years; this request should be
granted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request, re Zoning Case 01-48-CU,
for a Conditional Use to permit operation of a used car
sales lot in C-3 General Commercial District on property
located at 875 Rand Road, contingent upon certain
conditions, i.e. a copy of the previous year's sales tax
revenue be submitted when the business license is
renewed; City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance; and petitioner be permitted to begin operation
of their business immediately. Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT
REGISTER:
SCHOOL
RESOURCE
OFFICER/
DISTRICT
#62:
ORDINANCE
Z-9-02
VARIATION/
1335 E.
ALGONQUIN:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the April 15, 2002 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $1,889,881.32;
and further recommend that Resolution R-43-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
City Manager Miller stated that the City has been awarded
a three (3) year grant from the Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to provide for a full-
time School Resource Officer to work the three (3) middle
schools in District #62; the local share for the three
(3) years would be $61,000 to be shared between the City
and School District #62, plus the City would be required
to retain the one (1) Police Officer position for one (1)
additional budget cycle after the grant expires.
City Manager Miller stated that the Superintendent of
School District #62 has indicated to him that they would
not be able to fund their local share of the grant
because of their budget constraints; does the City want
to make the commitment to fund the entire local match,
$20,000 per year for three (3) years?
Alderman Smith stated that he thinks this is a good idea;
he hates to see this taxpayers money going to waste; we
should fund this program.
Alderman Becker stated that what is important is the
protection of the children; the person would be absorbed
into the City force after the three (3) years; we would
be fools to let this program go away.
Alderman Brookman stated that this should have been a
decision of the School Board, not that of the
superintendent; she is not in favor of funding this
entire program; we are in as much of a tight money
situation as the School District; she will be voting no.
Alderman Christiansen stated that the City is in need of
money also; he is a little disappointed with the
superintendent; he asked the City for this program; he
hates to turn down the money but we have to do it.
Alderman Sayad stated that evidently none of the School
Board members want this or we would have heard from them.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council to NOT accept the three (3) year
grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services to provide for a full-time School Resource
Officer position to work the three (3) middle schools in
School District #62. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Becker and Smith voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-9-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 7.2-4(D) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED
GARAGE, RESULTING IN A LOT COVERAGE OF 3 6 . 5 PERCENT
INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 30.0 PERCENT, LOCATED AT 1335
E. ALGONQU°IN ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-07-V).
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and
Christiansen voted no.
FIREARMS
DEALER'S
LICENSE &:
ASSAULT
WEAPON-
AMMUNITION:
PROPOSED
FLOOD
CONTROL
PLAN:
ZONING CASE
01-48-CU
CONDIT. USE/
875 RAND:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-43-02
SCHOOL
RESOURCE
OFFICER/
DISTRICT
#62:
SINGLE BID/
FIRE
HYDRANTS &:
AUX. ASSEM.:
SINGLE BID/
POLICE
MOTORCYCLE:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY proposed
amendments to Section 6-18-2 of the City Code regarding
Firearms Dealer's Licensing, and proposed new ordinance
regarding assault weapons-ammunition. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
proposed Flood Control Plan and Projects; and City
Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary resolution
for discussion in the Committee of the Whole on May 20,
2002. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
request, re Zoning Case 01-48-CU, for a Conditional Use
to permit operation of a used car sales lot in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 875
Rand Road, contingent upon certain conditions, i.e. a
copy of the previous year's sales tax revenue be
submitted when the business license is renewed; City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance; and
petitioner be permitted to begin operation of their
business immediately. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on May 6,
2002).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-43-02, 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:
$1,889,881.32. 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 Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to NOT accept
the three (3)-year grant from the Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services to provide for a full-time
School Resource Officer position to work the three (3)
middle schools in School District #62. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Becker and Smith voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, that City
Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on April
4, 2002, for Fire Hydrants and Auxiliary Valve
Assemblies. Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the single bid was
received from U.S. Filter Distribution Group, 220 S.
Westgate Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188, in the total bid
amount of $39,390.
Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and
report.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, that City
Clerk be authorized to open single bid received on April
4, 2002, for One (1) Year 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHPI Road
King Police Motorcycle. Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the single bid was
received from Chicago Harley-Davidson, 6868 N. Western
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645, in the total bid amount of
$13,629.
Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and
report.
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, that proposed
amendments to the liquor license ordinance be placed on
the Committee of the Whole agenda for May 6, 2002 (this
matter was previously denied on March 18, 2002). Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
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