02-18-2003149
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,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003
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 18, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Christiansen arrived at 6:17 p.m. Alderman Brookman
arrived in Exe cu ti ve Session at 6: 50 p. m. Alderman
Beauvais arrived at 7:41 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider, Director
of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Human
Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant Director of Human Resources &
Services Bajor, Director of Emergency Communications Ornberg, 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 Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated
Christiansen, Murphy,
Argus.
the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Greg Eaton, First
United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia presented the The Year of the Family Award
to Al Alderman, who has been an inspiration to not only
his children and scout troop, but to his family and the
community at large.
Mayor Arredia introduced Rev. William Grice, First
Congregational Church, who in turn introduced Debra
Wielusiak, the new Community Resource Director for the
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, who urged
residents to contribute food and clothing because there
is a growing need in Des Plaines.
Alderman Tom Becker introduced Keep Des Plaines Beautiful
Coordinator Wolski who presented appreciation awards to
businesses who contributed to the Holiday Ceremony at the
Library Plaza on December 5, 2003; and to schools who
created ornaments and decorated the holiday trees:
Grazie! Ristorante and Banquets
Optimist Club of Des Plaines
Sysco Food Service
U-STOR-IT
Algonquin Middle School
Brentwood Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Chippewa Middle School
Cumberland Elementary School
Iroquois Community School
North Elementary School
Orchard Place Elem. Schoo]
Our Lady of Destiny School
Plainfield Elem. School/)"-
PRESENTATION
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
POLICE (MAP)
CHAPTER 282
Resolution
R-21-03
Ordinance
M-8-03
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Devonshire Elementary School
Forest Elementary School
Friendship Jr. High School
Immanuel Lutheran School
South Elementary Schoo l
SPARKS Program (Dis. 62)
St.Emily Elem. School
Terrace Elementary School
Mrs. Stacey Magnusson, President of the Optimist Club of
Des Plaines, read a letter from the Optimist Club stating
that they will donate all seventeen (17) trees for t he
2003 holiday season at Library Plaza.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, Des Plaines Citizens for
Responsible Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines,
addressed the City Council stating that his organi zation
has looked into the flooding issue; they have c ontac t ed
other communities to see what they are doing; permeable
pavers are being used to construct parking lots; he has
a lot of information that he would be willing to loan t o
the City; we should require that all large parking l o t s
and driveways be constructed with permeable pavers.
Mr. Bob Suriano, 1258 Wayne Drive, addressed the Ci ty
Council stating that there is a problem with cars goi ng
the wrong way down Graceland Avenue; there should be
better signage; when the Police stop cars on Go l f Road
at River Road, they should pull off into a parking lot
rather than block traffic; when cars are involve d in
accidents, they should be pulled off the road so traf fic
can go through.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that the City should not accept g ifts
from the Optimist Club until they clean up after the i r
Christmas Tree sale; we should look at allowing them t o
use City property; they don't maintain the property
properly.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that City rati fy
contract with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP )
Chapter #282 (E-911), effective May 1, 2002 through April
30, 2005; and adopt Resolution R-21-03, A RESOLUTI ON
RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TH E
METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE, DES PLAINES CIVILIAN
CHAPTER #282.
Alderman Argus stated that a 5.5% increase in wages plus
steps is irresponsible in this bad economy and the state
of our budget.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad,
Reading Ordinance M-8-03. Motion
Alderman Argus voted no.
to place on First
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-8-03, AN ORDINAN CE
AMENDING SCHEDULE VII "TELECOMMUNICATION OPERATORS GR OUP"
OF TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15, "POSITION
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," OF SECTION 4,
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS MADE IN THE
AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2 005.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MOTOR FUEL
TAX INCREASE
& TELECOMM.
TAX INCREASE:
MANCARI AUTO
GROUP/
77 RAND ROAD:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
1/22/03:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
2/3/03:
DRIVING
RESTRICTIONS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-9-03
LIQ. LIC./
1415
ELLINWOOD:
Ordinance
M-10-03
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
PERRY ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-3-03
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE the
matters of Motor Fuel Tax Increase and Telecommunication
Tax Increase, scheduled to be discussed under Ne w
Business later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE until
April 7, 2003, the matter of the Business Development
Agreement and the 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 Sayad requested that Item 2 be removed from the
Consent Agenda; Alderman Beauvais requested that Items
4 and 4a be removed; and a resident requested that I t ems
6 and 6a be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded
Consent Agenda except for
Motion declared carried.
by Becker,
Items 2 , 4,
to establish a
4 a , 6 an d 6a.
Moved by Murphy, seconded b y Say ad, to approve t he
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-4-03, M-5-03, M-6-03, M-7-03, T-1-03 and Z-3-03 be
adopted; Ordinances M-9-03 and T-3-03 be placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-23-03 and R-24-03 be adopted .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Special meeting of the City Council held January
22, 2003, as published. Motion declared carried a s
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until
March 3, 2003, under Unfinished Business, approval o f
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
February 3, 2003, as published. Motion declared carr i ed .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 9 -"Licenses"
of the City Code to ADD a NEW Section 9 to make it
unlawful to drive without a license or drive on a
suspended license; the minimum fine upon conviction or
plea of guilty shall be $50; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-0 3, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, TITLE
X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 9, "LICENSES" TO ADD A NEW SECTI ON
9, TITLED "PENALTY FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE , OR
DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE." Motion declared c a r r ied
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE until
March 3, 2003, under Committee of the Whole, discussion
on amending Title V, Chapter 34, Section 18 -"License
Limitations" of the City Code to ADD one (1) Class B-1
Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for property located
at 1415 Ellinwood Street, d/b/a Sofia Specialty Food a nd
Liquors; contingent upon verification of fingerprint s ;
and one (1) Class B Liquor License (umbrella
classification for all B Liquor Licenses); and placing
on First Reading Ordinance M-10-03. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Say ad, to concur wi th
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee to
amend Title X, Chapter 7, Section 3 -"Stop Streets" of
the City Code to ADD that westbound Perry Street traffic
stop at Graceland Avenue; and further recommend to p l ace
on First Reading Ordinance T-3-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDIN G
TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 7, "THROUGH AND STOP STREETS"
T-3-03
(Cont'd. )
TIME EXTEN./
CONDIT. USE
& VARIATION,
2930 RIVER:
Resolution
R-22-03
ATM MACHINE
PLACE. AGREE.
POLICE STA.
1420 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-23-03
LOCKBOX BANK
ACCT. AGREE./
OAK BROOK
BANK:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-24-03
LIQ. LIC.
CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP/
699 N. WOLF:
Consent
Agenda
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SECTION 3 "STOP STREETS" TO ADD A NEW STOP AT THE
WESTBOUND LANE OF PERRY STREET. Motion declared carr i ed
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council asking why the City is giving them a six -month
extension. Alderman Becker said because of 9/1/01; this
is a multi-million dollar project; the hotel industry
took a big hit.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for extension of time for
preparation and submittal of the Conditional Use Permit
and Variations (as approved by the City Council o n J ul y
16, 2001 -Ordinance Z-12-01 and amended by Ordinance Z-
2-02 6n April 1, 2002), from April 1, 2003 through and
including October 1, 2003; for property located at 2930
S. River Road (Hilton Garden Inn); and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-22-03 , A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE AND ZONING VARIANCES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS
3.4-8 "LIMITATIONS ON CONDITIONAL USE" AN D 3 .6-12
"LIMITATIONS ON VARIATIONS" OF THE DES PLAINES ZONI NG
ORDINANCE, AND GRANTING AN EXTENSION UNTIL OCTOBER 1,
2003, LOCATED AT 2930 S. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES (CASE
01-22-CU-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Sta ff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Placement Agreement" with Anderson AT M
Systems, 4644 N. Leclare Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, to
place an ATM Machine in the lobby of the Des Plaines
Police Station, 1420 Miner Street; City to receive $1.20
per transaction at said ATM machine; and furthe r
recommend to adopt Resolution R-23-03, A RESOLUTI ON
AUTHORIZING A "PLACEMENT AGREEMENT" BETWEEN ANDERSON ATM
SYSTEMS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PLACING AN ATM MACHINE IN THE LOBBY OF THE DES PLAINES
POLICE STATION, LOCATED AT THE DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
1420 MINER STREET. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to e x ecute
"Corporate Authorization Resolution" with Oak Brook Bank,
1400 W. 16th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523, to open a b ank
account for lockbox service for utility bill and vehic l e
sticker payments; said resolution reaffirms the authority
of the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of
Finance to sign checks and make investments for the City;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-2 4-03, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN OAK BROOK BANK
CORPORATE AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT AT OAK BROOK BANK. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change of Ownership of Class
B-1 Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for property
located at 699 N. Wolf Road, d/b/a ZJ's Pantry Plus &
Liquors; contingent upon verification of fingerprint s .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1660 S. CORA:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
AMBULANCE
STRETCHERS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
PRESSURE
WASHER FOR
PUBLIC WKS. :
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BID:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-4-03
POLICE RECORD
SYS. ADMIN.
(9-1-1) :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-5-03
DONATION/
SURPLUS FIRE
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-03
RESCINDING
ORDINANCE
M-10-02:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-7-03
CITY CODE
REVISIONS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a parking pad, 17' wide x 2 1' long, i n
the rear yard adjacent to the alley and detached garage
on property located at 1660 · S. Cora Street (all new
parking pads require approval by the Building Code
Committee); contingent upon petitioner agreeing not t o
construct any additional hard surface or structures i n
the rear yard. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase of Two ( 2 )
Ambulance Stretchers to the single bidder, Armst rong
Medical Industries, 575 Knightsbridge Parkway ,
Lincolnshire, IL 60069, in the total bid amount of
$5,904/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carrie d as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase of Combinatio n
Cold/Hot/Steam Pressure Washer for Public Wo rks
Department to the lowest responsible bidder, Standard
Industrial & Automotive, 6211 Church Road, Hanover Park ,
IL 60133, in their alternate bid amount of $8,935/2 0 03
CERF Fund. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Sta f f
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to adverti se
for bids for 2003 Street Rehabilitation (Contrac t 1 ),
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 200 3 . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve Mayoral
appointment of Penny C. Wenstrom to the SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMISSION, term to expire August 31, 2003. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-4-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 15 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATI ON
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE V-A "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION GROUP" IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Mo t ion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Co n sent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-5-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION AND
CONVEYANCE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimousl y
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-03, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CITY OF DES PLAINE S
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE M-10-02 IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-7-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE"
CHAPTER 6, "CITY COUNCIL" SECTION 3, "MEETINGS" TO
ADDRESS CERTAIN HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS (formerly 1-6-8 and
1-6-9). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
T-1-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
FIFTH AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-3-03
CONDIT. USE/
1526 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-3-03
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
PERRY ST.:
ORDINANCE
M-9-03
DRIVING
RESTRICTIONS:
HEALTH
INSURANCE
PREMIUMS/
RETIRED CITY
EMPLOYEES:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
T-1-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
5, "STOPPING STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 17, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-3-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW
THE OPERATION OF A CLASS B RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 1526
MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, (CASE 03-03-CU ) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-3-03, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 7, "THROUGH
AND STOP STREETS" SECTION 3 "STOP STREETS" TO ADD A NEW
STOP AT THE WESTBOUND LANE OF PERRY STREET. 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 Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-9-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 9, "LICENSES"
TO ADD A NEW SECTION 9, TITLED "PENALTY FOR DRIVING
WITHOUT A LICENSE, OR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE."
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed the status of the meetings
that have been held with the Staff and retirees regarding
heal th insurance premiums for retired City employees; the
matter had been postponed on 11/4/02, 11/18/02, 12/16/02
and 1/20/03; the City acknowledges that 37 retirees were
overcharged in the total amount of $19, 7 0 4. 8 9; these
credits will be off-set against monies owed by the
retirees for the currently-due premiums.
Both Alderman Argus and Murphy stated that maybe the City
should look for a supplemental plan for Medicare for the
retirees; Blue Cross/Blue Shield should explain their
plan; it doesn't make sense.
Director of Finance Egeberg stated that a supplemental
plan for Medicare for the retirees would cost the City
approximately $2 million.
Alderman Sayad stated that some research needs to be done
on this matter.
Mrs. Linda Laffey, 1888 Fargo Avenue, vice president of
the Retired Employees Association, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they have been
working on this for over one (1) year; she thanked the
City for correcting the rate error, but their issue is
with the Medicare cost; they are asking for a fair rat~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HEALTH INS.
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS/
BOARD OF FIRE
& POLICE
COMMISSIONERS
RULES & REGS:
TRANSFER
STATION
PERMIT/
101-103 SELL:
ZONING CASE
02-79-A
MAP AMEND./
1601-03-09
HILLS AVE.:
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Alderman Sayad stated that the Staff will get the answers
to the aldermen's and retirees' questions; Staff will
have a representative of Blue Cross/Blue Shield explain
their plan; investigate a supplement plan for Medicare;
and report back to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus , to recommend to the
City Council approval of the February 18 , 2 003 -Warr ant
Register, in the total amount of $2,710,822.2 8; and
further recommend that Resolution R-25-03 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Mr. Randy Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Fire a nd
Police Commissioners, addressed the Committee of t he
Whole regarding the proposed changes to the Fire & Police
Commission Rules regarding promotional testing, which h ad
been referred back to the Public Safety Committee a nd
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners on February 3, 2 0 03.
Mr. Johnson stated that the Commissioners are still of
the belief that 70% of the highest achievable score is
the better way to go, but they have agreed that if the
City Council wishes to instead select Option B and have
a minimum passing of 70%, they would concur with that.
Alderman Sayad stated that he agrees with Option B.
Mr. Colin Carroll, President of the Des Plaines
Professional Firefighters Association, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that his organization
supports these proposed changes.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to approve Option B of the proposed cha n ges
to the Revised Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire
& Police Commissioners, and Ordinance M-12-03 be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this eveni n g .
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Brookman, Chair
Alderman Brookman reviewed the request from Disposal
Management Systems, 101-103 Sell Road, for a transfer
station permit from the Illinois Environmental Prote ction
Agency (IEPA), which requires approval of the
municipality in which they are located before seeking
approval from the IEPA.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Counci l
to approve the construction and demolition transfer
station application to the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency for Disposal Management Services, 101-
103 Sell Road. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider reviewed his
memo of January 28, 2003, regarding the request for a Map
Amendment to change the zoning from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District
for property located at 1601-03-09 Hills Avenue (River
and Rand Roads intersection) ; the Des Plaines Pl an
Commission voted 2-1 in favor of the rezoning and t he
recommended conditions, but motion failed because three
(3) votes are required for passage; the Staff recommends
approval of the rezoning and the recommended conditions,
which are:
HILLS AVE.
(Cont'd.)
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--construction of the proposed retail use must begin
within one year of City Council approval or the zoning
classification will revert to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District;
--petitioner must submit a fully dimensioned and detailed
site plan and separate landscape plan for Staff review,
comment and approval, before applying for a building
permit;
--there be no access to Hills Avenue;
--a landscape buffer be constructed along the entire
Hills Street frontage consisting of a 6-8 foot high
opaque wall built of face brick and/or other approved
material; the wall shall be set back 5-10 feet from the
petitioner's property line along Hills Avenue and contain
trees, shrubs and grass and/or plant ground cover.
The petitioner, Dan Pontarelli, Pontarelli Builders, 7001
W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60656, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen; he wants to attract the highest quality of
retailers for that corner.
Alderman Becker stated that he is concerned that there
is not enough of a buffer between this project and the
neighbors; this developer should be encouraged but the
project needs more work; he is not ready to vote this
evening.
Alderman Beauvais stated that there have been no meetings
with the residents in the area; we should not piece meal
this property; that corner is such an eyesore; the access
to Hills Avenue is a big issue with her; how will the
traffic flow?; we need to know what we will be putting
on this site.
Mr. Pontarelli stated that he will work with the City to
"work out the bugs."
Alderman Sayad thanked Mr. Pontarelli for his interest
in this corner; he should meet with the Ward alderman and
maybe the Economic Development Commission; he should come
back with a solid plan.
Alderman Brookman stated that she did some research with
the County and these lots are both legal and buildable;
we need to clear this up.
Alderman Becker stated that the Staff and Mr. Pontarelli
with meet and work on these concerns of the aldermen.
Both Alderman Smith and Argus agreed that the rezoning
should be granted; the project will come back to the
aldermen at another time. Mr. Pontarelli stated that the
rezoning will help him get retailers.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole, stating that there have been
problems in this area for a long time; Hills Avenue
should not come out onto River Road; we may need to make
some concessions as to what can go there.
Ms. Linda Caruth, 1868 Bennett Place, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if this property is in the
flood plain; the audience needs to see what the
petitioner is presenting.
The owner of the corner property addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he is meeting with the City
about cleaning up his property; he has an engineer
looking at this site.
Mr. Ken Johnson, 1602 Hills Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived here 40
years; he objects to this zoning change; there would be
flooding, noise, lighting and traffic problems; the City
should improve this corner but not with a zoning chang~
HILLS AVE.
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-2-03
CHURCH ST.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
VACATION:
ORDINANCE
M-11-03
REVISIONS/
CITY COUNCIL
RULES:
ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT/
9661 GOLF:
Resolution
R-26-03
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-25-03
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157
2/1 8/03
Mr. Dan Gaspar, 1619 Hills Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he would be impacted
by this project because his house is right next door; the
lignts would be shining on him; we need time to express
our concerns; something has to be done with thi s
property, but look at the corner first.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to meet with
Alderman Becker, Acting City Manager-EDC Director
Schneider, the owner of the corner property and Mr.
Pontarelli to discuss this matter.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend
to the City Council that further discussion on Zoning
Case 02-79-A regarding a Map Amendment to rezone property
located at 1601-03-09 Hills Avenue from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District
be POSTPONED un ti 1 Apr i 1 2 1 , 2 0 0 3 . Motion de c 1 are d
carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-
2-03, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF THE CHURCH STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY, WEST OF BELLAIRE AVENUE, INCLUDING THE
VACATION OF THE WATER MAIN EASEMENT WITHIN SAID RIGHT-
OF-WAY. 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 Murphy, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-11-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
I, "ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 6, "CITY COUNCIL" TO ADDRESS
CERTAIN HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS (formerly 1-6-8 and 1-6-9).
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that the record show that
she is voting no on Rule VIII and Rule XXVIII.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
10, 2003, to approve the Water's Edge Condominium
project and annexation agreement proposed for property
located at 9661 Golf Road (formerly Fisherman's Dude
Ranch), including the access roadway from Golf Road to
the Bay Colony parking lot, contingent upon results of
traffic studies to be completed within the next two (2)
weeks; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-26-
03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
"ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 9661 GOLF ROAD, "WATER'S EDGE CONDOMINIUMS" BY THE
MAYOR AND ATTESTED TO BY THE CITY CLERK OF 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.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-25-03, 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:
$2,710,822.28. 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. ~·
AMENDMENTS/
BOARD OF FIRE
& POLICE
COMMISSIONERS
RULES & REGS:
Ordinance
M-12-03
TRANSFER
STATION
PERMIT/
101-103 SELL:
ZONING CASE
02-79-A
MAP AMEND./
1601-03-09
HILLS AVE.:
BID DATE/
EMERG. VEH.
PRIORITY
SYSTEMS:
ORDINANCE
M-11-03
REVISIONS/
CITY COUNCIL
RULES:
AJOURNMENT:
PAGE TEN
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Option B of the proposed changes to the Revised Rules
and Regulations of the Board of Fire & Police
Commissioners, and place on First Reading Ordinance M-
12-03. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-12-03, AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
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 Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
the construction and demolition transfer station
application to the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency for Disposal Management Services, 101-103 Sell
Road. 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 Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that further
discussion on Zoning Case 02-79-A regarding a Map
Amendment to rezone property located at 1601-03-09 Hills
Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-
3 General Commercial District be POSTPONED until April
21, 2003. Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister announced that the bid return date
for the 2003 Emergency Vehicle Priority Systems has been
changed from February 20, 2003, to 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
February 27, 2003.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-11-03, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 6, "CITY
COUNCIL" TO ADDRESS CERTAIN HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS
(formerly 1-6-8 and 1-6-9). 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.
Alderman Brookman requested that the record show that
she is voting no on Rule VIII and Rule XXVIII.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meet _. __
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME ~IS
DAY O~-=----"-....-.~-----~~~' 2003
Antho ~i-a-,-M-A-~OR