11-18-2002065
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, NOVEMBER 18, 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 Civic Center on
Monday, November 18, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:41 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:43
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Assistant City Manager-EDC
Director Schneider, Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan, Fire
Chief Farinella, Civil Engineer LaBerg, Acting Director of Public Works
Dusckett, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City
Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen,
Executive Session to discuss personnel and
of real property. Upon roll call, the vote
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:50 p.m.
to go into
acquisition
was:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary D. Houdek,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia read a letter from a resident commending
the employees of the Public Works Department for their
fine performance during the leaf pickup program.
Mayor Arredia read a letter from a resident commending
Building Inspector Tina Patemen for being both
resourceful and industrious; she is a skillful advocate
on behalf of those property owners she so pleasantly
serves.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating his concern about the condition of
Pearson Street; we need to have that street finished
before the snow starts; it is very dangerous.
Mr. Jason Schram, 480 N. East River Road, addressed the
City Council stating his concern about the budget and
the 15% property tax increase that is being considered;
the problem is that the department heads have not
provided any cost cutting projects; this budget is not
fooling anyone; we were told that spending would remain
at the 2002 level; it is about time the aldermen do
their job and see that the department heads are held
accountable.
CITIZENS
(Cont'd.)
PERSONNEL/
CITY MGR.:
ACQ. OF REAL
PROPERTY/
DRUG STORE
GRACELAND &
N.W. HWY.:
MANCARI AUTO
GROUP/
77 RAND RD.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
586 E.
OAK.TON ST.:
Ordinance
M-75-02
ll/1~foo2
PAGE TWO
A resident at 1725 Howard Avenue addressed the City
Council stating his concern about the lack of
participation by teens in programs sponsored by the
City; he has an idea of how to get more teens involved
and that would be to open a kick-boxing gym after
school.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with majority agreement in Executive Session to concur
with Mayoral appointment of Assistant City Manager-EDC
Director Schneider as Acting City Manager, effective
December 2, 2002. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Sayad voted no for the reason stated in Executive
Session.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to continue negotiations for a redevelopment agreement
to bring a drug store to the area at the northwest
corner of Graceland Avenue and Northwest Highway -TIF
#1. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
December 2, 2002, the matter of the Business Development
Agreement and 6 (b) Status for Mancari Auto Group, 77
Rand Road, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of
the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 3, 3a, 6 and 6a
be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman
requested that Items 4 and 4a be removed; a resident
requested that Item 9 and 9a be removed; and Alderman
Murphy requested that Item 15 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 6, 6a, 9,
9a and 15. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, 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-69-02, M-70-02, M-71-02, M-72-02, M-73-02, Z-27-02 and
Z-28-02 were adopted; Ordinances T-12-02, Z-30-02 and Z-
31-02 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-
118-02, R-119-02, R-120-02 and R-121-02 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held November
4, 2002, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
November 4, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ms. Stephanie Gonzalez, 61 Mt. Prospect Road, a student
at Maine West High School, addressed the City Council in
opposition to the proposed liquor license at 58 6 E.
Oakton Street; this location is only one (1) block from
the school.
Ms. Arantza Jawregui, 142 Clyde Avenue, #2E, Evanston,
IL 60202, a counselor in the mental health field,
addressed the City Council in opposition to this liquor
license; drugs and alcohol are serious problems with
teens; the City will have to spend money to control this
liquor license.
LIQ. LIC.
(Cont'd. )
CHANGE ASST.
DIRECTOR OF
ENGRG. TO
EXEMPT
POSITION:
Ordinance
M-76-02
ORDINANCE
M-72-02
CHANGE ASST.
DIR. OF FIN.
TO EXEMPT
POSITION:
Reconsider
Vote
AMENDMENT/
PARKING CODE
VIOLATION
PROCEDURE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-12-02
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067 11/18/02
Mr. Donald J. Ciszewski, Real Estate Manager, 7-Eleven,
Inc . , Great Lakes Division , 12 51 N . Pl um Grove Ro ad,
Suite 1 7 0 , Schaumburg , IL 6 0 1 7 3 , addressed the City
Council and answered questions from the aldermen
regarding the security in the store, penalty if they
sell to minors, etc.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title V, Chapter 34
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 5-34-18, of the City
Code, to add one ( 1) H-2 Liquor License for property
located at 586 E. Oakton Street, d/b/a 7-Eleven #33360;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
75-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER
34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 18, "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD ONE
H-2 LIQUOR LICENSE AT 586 E. OAKTON STREET (7-ELEVEN).
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen and Brookman voted no. (further action on
this matter under Unfinished Business on December 2,
2002)
Alderman Brookman stated that she has a problem with
giving a great deal of power to the department heads; it
lacks checks and balances; this is wrong; we are
abdicating too much power to the department heads; this
is clearly unfair and open for abuse; the process is
flawed; she wants to go on record that she is opposed to
this action.
Aldermen Murphy, Smith and Sayad spoke in support of
this change to the position of Assistant Director of
Engineering.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 14
"Department of Engineering," Section 1-14-2, of the City
Code, to create the position of Assistant Director of
Engineering as an exempt position; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-76-02, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER
14 "DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING" TO ADD THE EXEMPT
POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no. (further
action on this matter under Unfinished Business on
December 16, 2002)
Moved by Brookman, seconded by
reconsider vote taken earlier in
Consent Agenda to adopt Ordinance
declared carried.
Christiansen, to
the meeting under
M-72-02. Motion
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-72-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 13 "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES," TO ADD THE EXEMPT POSITION
OF ASSISTANT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIRECTOR. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5
"Stopping, Standing and Parking," Section 28, of the
City Code, to eliminate the three (3)-week delinquent
notice procedure for parking violations, as it would
reduce Staff workload and save the City an estimated
$2,700 in postage and printing; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance T-12-02, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING,
T-12-02
(Cont'd. )
ZONING CASE
02-69-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1256 RAND:
Ordinance
Z-29-02
ZONING CASE
02-70-CU
CONDIT. USE/
170
CAMBRIDGE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-30-02
ZONING CASE
02-71-V
VARIATION/
1444
CAMPBELL:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-31-02
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STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 28, "CODE VIOLATION
FINES." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Beauvais stated her concern about the condition
of the property at 1256 Rand Road.
Petitioners Leonid Taytsit and Steve Podolny addressed
the City Council and answered questions from the
aldermen; they have done extensive clean up of the
property and will provide whatever landscaping the City
requires.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 02-69-CU, to grant request for a
Conditional Use to permit operation of an auto body
repair shop in C-3 General Commercial District on
property located at 1256 Rand Road, contingent upon all
parking stalls and aisles complying with applicable
requirements including landscaping; all repair services
and other business be conducted inside the building; no
merchandise shall be displayed outside the building;
petitioner obtaining a Des Plaines business license; no
new signage be displayed without securing a permit; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-
2 9-02, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-6 IN A C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1256 RAND ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-69-CU) .
Motion by Alderman Beauvais to approve the request for
a Conditional Use for property located at 1256 Rand Road
contingent upon the property being cleaned up, DIED FOR
LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion declared carried on the original motion.
Alderman Beauvais voted no. (further action on this
matter under Unfinished Business on December 2, 2002)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 02-7 0-CU, to grant request for
Conditional Use to permit operation of a large
residential care home, housing six (6) residents and one
(1) Staff person, in R-1 Single Family Residential
District on property located at 170 Cambridge Road,
contingent upon six ( 6) conditions as cited in the
ordinance; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-30-02, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.2-
4 ( D) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A LARGE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME IN
AN R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AT 170
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-70-CU).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 02-71-V, to grant request for Variation
to permit a non-permitted obstruction (open porch and
steps) in the front yard of property located at 1444
Campbell Avenue in R-1 Single Family Residential
District; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-31-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 7.1-3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A NON-PERMITTED OBSTRUCTION
OF A FRONT STOOP WITH STEPS MORE THAN 4 FEET ABOVE GRADE
(4 FEET PERMITTED) TO ALLOW 4.67 FEET (PROPOSED) AT 1444
CAMPBELL AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-71-V).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
LAND ACQUIS./
2662-2675
MANNHEIM:
Resolution
R-117-02
LAND ACQUIS./
1350 N.W.
HWY.-TIF #1:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-118-02
LAND ACQUIS./
1363-1366
N.W. HWY.
TIF #1:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-119-02
LAND ACQUIS./
556
GRACELAND
TIF #1:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-120-02
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute Real Estate Purchase Contract with Clara M.
Miceli for the purchase of property located at 2661-2675
Mannheim Road in the amount of $483,000, as part of the
redevelopment of the area within the boundaries of
Higgins Road, Mannheim Road and Greco Avenue -TIF #6;
City's Special Attorneys, Ryan and Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn
Street, Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60602, be authorized to
execute any and all supplemental agreements or contracts
necessary to complete this transaction; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-117-02, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE
CONTRACT BETWEEN CLARA M. MICELI AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE
CLARA M. MICELI TRUST, AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2661-2 67 5
MANNHEIM ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $483, 000. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all necessary documents to finalize purchase
of 1350 Northwest Highway, Pin 09-17-412-017, through
Condemnation #02L 050038, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$500,000, with possession of property to occur on
February 1, 2003, as part of the redevelopment of the
area at the northwest corner of Graceland Avenue and
Northwest Highway -TIF #1; City's Special Attorneys,
Ryan and Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402, Chicago,
IL 60602, be authorized to execute any and all
supplemental agreements or contracts necessary to
complete this transaction; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-118-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1350 NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500, 000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all necessary documents to finalize purchase
of 1363-1366 Northwest Highway, Pin 09-17-412-006, -007,
011, through Condemnation #02L 050216, in the not-to-
exceed amount of $500,000, with possession of property
to occur on June 1, 2003, as part of the redevelopment
of the area at the northwest corner of Graceland Avenue
and Northwest Highway -TIF #1; City's Special Attorneys,
Ryan and Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402, Chicago,
IL 60602, be authorized to execute all supplemental
agreements or contracts necessary to complete this
transaction; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-119-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1363-1366 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute all necessary documents to finalize purchase
of 556 Graceland Avenue, Pin 09-17-412-010, through
Condemnation #02L 050417, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$545,000, with possession of property to occur on May 1,
2003, as part of the redevelopment of the area at the
northwest corner of Graceland Avenue and Northwest
Highway -TIF #1; City's Special Attorneys, Ryan and
Ryan, 33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 402, Chicago, IL
60602, be authorized to execute all supplemental
agreements or contracts necessary to complete this
transaction; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-120-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 556 GRACELAND AVENUE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $545,000. Motion declared carried as approv~~
unanimously under Consent Agenda. v··
VEHICLE
ENFORCEMENT
AGREEMENT/
815 E.
OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-121-02
FINAL PLAT/
BUDYS FOURTH
RESUBDIVISION
112 OAKWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
FINAL PLAT/
PETER'S
SUBDIVISION
2245 & 2249
WESTVIEW:
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1020 ALFINI:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
LIQUID
CALCIUM
CHLORIDE
(SALT) :
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
9-1-1
CONSOLE
FURNITURE:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT/
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances on Private
Property with Town and Country Manufactured Home
Community, for police, traffic and parking enforcement
on property located at 815 E. Oakton Street; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-121-02, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT
OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER TITLE VI "POLICE
REGULATIONS," VIII "HEALTH AND SANITATION" AND X
"TRAFFIC" OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MANUFACTURED
HOME COMMUNITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815 E. OAKTON
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, FOR PARKING AND COMMON
AREA ENFORCEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
and approve Final Plat for Andrew Budys Fourth Addition
to Des Plaines, 112 Oakwood Avenue; and Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute same. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaiens Plan Commission to approve
Final Palt for Peter's Subdivision, 2245 and 2249
Westview Drive; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
widening of driveway from existing width of 10' to 16'
in the front yard of property located at 1020 Alfini
Drive; contingent upon driveway approach from the street
lining up with the driveway at the petitioner's property
line. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept low bid for joint purchase
through Northwest Municipal Conference for Liquid Calcium
Chloride from Sicalco Ltd., 907 N. Elm Street, Suite 100,
Hinsdale, IL 60521, for approximately 12,000 gallons, for
the cost of $0.2803 per gallon and a freight price of
$0.0721 per gallon/MFT Funds; and City Clerk be
authorized to execute IDOT Form BLR 6103 to authorize
expenditure of this amount from MFT Section 00-00000-02
GM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Emergency
Communications Radio Console Furniture to the lowest
bidder, Chicago Communications, 200 Spangler Avenue,
Elmhurst, IL 60126, in the base bid amount of $40,430,
plus selected option in the amount of $9,548, for a total
amount of $49,978, to be funded by the Villages of Niles
and Morton Grove as part of the 9-1-1 Center expansion to
accommodate these communities (no cost to the City).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Mayoral appointment of Matt Dusckett as Director of
Public Works, effective immediately. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-69-02
RECLASSIF. &
COMPENSATION/
MEDIA
COORDINATOR:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-70-02
SALARY
ADJUSTMENT/
COMMUNITY
SVS. OFF.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-71-02
RECLASSIF. &
COMPENSATION/
ASST. DIR. OF
ENGINEERING:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-72-02
CHANGE ASST.
DIR. OF FIN.
TO EXEMPT
POSITION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-73-02
ANNEXATION/
OAK.TON WEST
OF ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-27-02
VARIATION/
2065 SPRUCE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-28-02
VARIATION/
1401 FIFTH:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-69-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE V-A, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION GROUP" TO REPLACE CABLE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
WITH MEDIA COORDINATOR IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-70-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE III, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP" IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-71-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE IV, "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP" TO REPLACE SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER WITH ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-72-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE ,"
OF CHAPTER 13 "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES," TO ADD THE EXEMPT POSITION OF ASSISTANT
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-73-02, AN ORDINANCE EXPRESSING THE DESIRE AND INTENT OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO ANNEX
CERTAIN TERRITORY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
Z-27-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.1-3(C) AND 8.l-3(E) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (SHED) AT 2065 SPRUCE AVENUE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-59-V) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
Z-28-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
7.1-3 TO ALLOW AN ABOVE-GROUND SWIMMING POOL IN A SIDE
AND FRONT YARD (CORNER LOT) AND SECTIONS 8.2-l(B) AND
8.2-6(A) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A SIX FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD OF THE
PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 1401 S. FIFTH AVENUE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 02-61-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BACKGROUND
CHECKS/
BUSINESS
LICENSES:
ZONING CASE
02-58-V
VARIATION/
2010 FARGO:
ANNEXATION/
141-161
NORTH EAST
RIVER ROAD:
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Assistant City Attorney Bartel reviewed his memo of
November 7, 2002, regarding the matter requested by the
City Council on October 7, 2002 that the Staff prepare
draft ordinances regarding background checks for various
businesses.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of proposed draft ordinances regarding
background checks for various businesses, i.e. circuses
and carnivals, food vehicles, day care centers, nursing
homes, public passenger vehicles, rebound tumbling
centers, registration of solicitors and business
regulations certificates. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais abstained from voting on the ordinance
regarding nursing homes (conflict of interest).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Director of Economic Development Schneider reviewed his
memo of October 23, 2002, regarding request for a
Variation to permit construction of a 17' high garage
instead of the permitted 15'; there were no objectors at
the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
The petitioner, Camille Bartczak, addressed the Committee
of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen;
there are other high garages in the area.
Mr. Phillip Miller, 2011 Welwyn Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that his property backs up
to 2010 Fargo Avenue and he has no problem with the
proposed height of the garage.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council, re Zoning Case 02-58-V, to grant request
for Variation to permit construction of a 1 7' high
accessory building (garage) instead of the permitted 15'
in R-1 Single Family Residential District on property
located at 2010 Fargo Avenue; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Assistant City Manager-EDC Director Schneider reviewed
his memo of November 5, 2002, regarding the annexation of
property located at 141-161 North East River Road; this
matter dates back to September, 2001; the City is
proposing an annexation agreement that would restrict the
development to 36 units in R-3 Townhouse Residential
District and an increase in guest parking by 31 spaces.
Speaking in opposition to this annexation were:
-a resident at 210 N. East River Road
-a resident at 310 N. East River Road
-Jason Schram, 480 N. East River Road
-Gary Danfield, 655 River Road
Speaking in favor of this annexation was:
-Mrs. Alice Beyer, 527 Westmere Road who owns property
at 200 N. East River Road
The petitioner, Eugene Moiescu, addressed the Committee
of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen and
thanked them for all the time they have given to this
matter.
Alderman Becker asked Mr. Moiescu if he would be the
developer. Mr. Moiescu said yes and he will be living in
one of the units.
ANNEXATION
(Cont'd. )
ZONING CASE
02-68-A
MAP AMEND./
MULTI-FAMILY
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS:
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Alderman Sayad asked if all of the water concerns have
been resolved. Mr. Schneider stated that this property
is not in the flood plain; they must follow all our
codes.
Alderman Brookman spoke strongly in opposition to thi s
annexation and at great length.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Annexation Agreement with Eugene Moiescu for
property located at 141-161 North East River Road; and
Resolution R-84-02 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that Ordinance A-2-01, authorizing the
annexation of property located at 141-161 North East
River Road, be placed on First Reading at appropriate
time this evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Economic Development Director Schneider reviewed his memo
of November 4, 2002, regarding amendment to Section 9 .7
of the Zoning Ordinance to require posting of directional
signs in front of multi-family structures located in R-4
Central Core Residential and C-5 Central Business
Districts re guest parking; and amendment to Section 3.6-
6A.-3 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove the authority
from the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant parking
variations up to 30% in R-4 and C-5 zones, and give it to
the City Council.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole questioning the wording in the
Zoning Board minutes about how many buildings would be
affected with this change; he presented petitions to the
City Clerk in opposition to the requirement that
directional signs must be posted in front of multi-family
structures; and also that Perry Street traffic become
two-way.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance to amend Section 9.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance to establish a requirement to post directional
signs in front of all future constructed multi-family
structures (existing buildings to be "grandfathered")
located in R-4 Central Core Residential and C-5 Central
Business Districts for the purpose of alerting the public
to the availability of guest parking. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council that City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance to amend Section 3.6-6-A.-3 of the
Zoning Ordinance to require all variation petitions
regarding Off-Street Parking Requirements for multi-
family dwellings in the R-4 Central Core Residential and
C-5 Central Business Districts to be approved by the City
Council.
-PARKING REQ.
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
HEALTH
INSURANCE
PREMIUMS/
RETIRED CITY
EMPLOYEES:
FUNDING/
JULY 4TH
PARADE AND
FESTIVITIES:
MINUTES/
10/7/02:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt a substitute
motion that Staff be authorized to further review this
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and report back to the
Committee of the Whole on December 16, 2002. MOTION
DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on Alderman Beauvais's motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that NO amendment be made to Section 3.6-6-
A.-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the November 18, 2002 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,511,866.53;
and further recommend that Resolution R-122-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
City Attorney Wiltse briefly reviewed his meeting with
the retired City employees on November 13, 2002,
regarding health insurance premiums; no resolution was
reached; further meetings are planned.
Mrs. Linda Laffey, 1888 Fargo Avenue, vice president of
the Retired Employees Association, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that many meetings have
been held on this matter but nothing is getting done.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the Staff be authorized to meet
with the retired City employees regarding health
insurance premiums on November 26 and December 3, 2002,
and report back to the Committee of the Whole on December
16, 2002. Motion declared carried. Alderman Becker
voted no.
A brief discussion was held on funding for the July 4th
Parade and Festivities; there was general agreement that
there will be sufficient funds to support this event; who
will coordinate the event will be decided at a later
date.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to amend and
approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council held October 7, 2002, as follows: Page Five,
under DCCA Grant, after the fifth paragraph ADD
"Alderman Sayad stated that the City is behind some $2.5
million in 2002 revenues; we, as a City Council, should
be more responsible on spending funds for projects; we
must clearly evaluate our financial position before we
look at building a new Police Station and not to go
ahead without a clear financial plan; he would like a
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-32-02
FINAL PUD/
170 N. EAST
RIVER RD.:
BACKGROUND
CHECKS/
BUSINESS
LICENSES:
ANNEXATION/
141-161
NORTH EAST
RIVER ROAD:
Resolution
R-84-02
Ordinance
A-2-01
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-122-02
HEALTH
INSURANCE
PREMIUMS/
RETIRED CITY
EMPLOYEES:
UJ:J
11 /18/0 2
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new Police Station but we don't have the funds and can't
go into further debt; every month the aldermen receive
a status report of the City finances; you must see that
we are in a crisis." Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-32-02 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AT 170
NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 21
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT (CASE 01-55-PUD) . Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Brookman and Smith voted
no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed draft ordinances regarding background checks
for various businesses, i.e. circuses and carnivals,
food vehicles, day care centers, nursing homes, public
passenger vehicles, rebound tumbling centers,
registration of solicitors and business regulations
certificates. Motion declared carried (further action
on this matter under Consent Agenda on December 2, 2002)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute Annexation Agreement
with Eugene Moiescu for property located at 141-161
North East River Road; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-84-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" FOR THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 141-161 NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD, BY THE
MAYOR AND ATTESTED TO BY THE CITY CLERK, OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
annexation of property located at 141-161 North East
River Road and place on First Reading Ordinance A-2-01,
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 141 AND 161 NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais
and Brookman voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-122-02, 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:
$2,511,866.53. 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 Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to meet with the retired City employees
regarding health insurance premiums on November 26 and
December 3, 2002, and report back to the Committee of
the Whole on December 16, 2002. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Becker voted no.
ZONING CASE
02-58-V
VARIATION/
2010 FARGO:
ZONING CASE
02-68-A
MAP AMEND./
MULTI-FAMILY
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS:
AJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
02-58-V, to grant request for Variation to permit
construction of a 17' high accessory building (garage )
instead of the permitted 15' in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 2010 Fargo
Avenue; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no. (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on December 16, 2002)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance to
amend Section 9.7 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish
a requirement to post directional signs in front of all
future constructed multi-family structures (existing
buildings to be "grandfathered") located in R-4 Central
Core Residential and C-5 Central Business Districts for
the purpose of alerting the public to the availability
of guest parking. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Sayad voted no. (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on December 16, 2002)
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, that NO amendment be
made to Section 3.6-6-A.-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion that City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance to amend Section 3.6-6-A.-3 of
the Zoning Ordinance to require all variation petitions
regarding Off-Street Parking Requirements for multi-
family dwellings in the R-4 Central Core Residential and
C-5 Central Business Districts to be approved by the
City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on December 16, 2002).
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVE~b
DAY OF ~ , 2002
Anthon~a, MAYOR