04-07-2003175
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, APRIL 7, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 7, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Argus. Alderman Smith was absent.
Also present were: Assistant Director of Finance Jisa, Police Chief Ryan,
Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public
Works Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari,
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney
Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PROCLAMATION:
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
(motion)
METRA
PRESENTATION:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Jan Niemeyer,
First Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia proclaimed the month of April as Child
Abuse Prevention Month and urged all citizens, community
agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and
businesses to increase their participation in efforts to
prevent child abuse.
Mayor Arredia recognized and honored Richard Boyko, Jr.,
a young resident who has achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout.
Mayor Arredia read a letter from a resident expressing
appreciation for the work the Public Works Sewer Di vision
Crew did in resolving his main line sewer blockage.
Alderman Murphy introduced Timothy G. Pitzen, Technical
Services Division, METRA, who gave a brief power point
presentation showing the new proposed METRA platform
shift in downtown Des Plaines to allow peak hour trains
to pull further west, and thereby allowing additional
north-south streets to be open during passenger
boarding/unboarding; METRA has agreed to pay the
estimated $2.4 million cost for these improvements; the
estimated duration of construction is eight (8) months.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
proposed train platform shift west in downtown Des
Plaines that would be totally funded and constructed by
METRA, which would allow additional north-south streets
to be open for passenger boarding/unboarding during peak
hours. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Arredia introduced George Buckely, a volunteer
member of the Police Neighborhood Resource Center (PNRC),
1928 Touhy Avenue, who gave a brief overview of the
Senior Citizens Safety Check Program which is
administered at the PNRC; any senior who either lives
alone, is handicapped, has a spouse that is terminally
ill, or would just like to have someone to talk to on a
daily basis can sign up to be called; the program has
been highly successful.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
COMMONWEALTH
EDISON TREE
TRIMMING
AGREEMENT:
ZONING CASE
02-78-A
TEXT AMEND./
PUD
STANDARDS:
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Mr. Steven Schaefer, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars
4th District, Department of Illinois, addressed the City
Council regarding the "Des Plaines Salute to Our Troops"
rally that will be held Monday, April 14, 2003, at 7 :00
p.m., at the Library Plaza; everyone is encouraged to
attend and pay honor to our service men and women.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that yellow ribbons have been put on all
the trees on her block, they look wonderful; material is
available at various local stores; everyone should do
this.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 83S Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that people are always complaining about
people in office; we had a very small voter turnout at
the recent election; this is very important; you can't
complain about the people in office if you don't vote.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, Des Plaines Citizens for
Responsible Development, P. 0. Box 2 7 60, Des Plaines,
addressed the City Council stating that a few months ago
he presented a packet to the City about using permeable
pavers for constructing parking lots; there are p l aces
you can go and see how this has helped with floodi ng.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
May 19, 2003, the matter of Commonwealth Edison Tree
Trimming Agreement, scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until May
S, 2003, the matter of Zoning Case 02-78-A, Text
Amendment re PUD Standards, scheduled to be discussed
under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting.
Motion declared carried (the date was later changed by
the chairman to May 19, 2003).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
April 21, 2003, all appointments/reappointments scheduled
to be discussed later in the meeting. Motion declared
carried (the date was later changed by Mayor Arredia to
May S, 2003).
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items S, Sa and 13; a
resident requested that Items 7 and 7a be removed; and
Alderman Brookman requested that Item 12 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items S, Sa, 7, 7a, 12 and 13.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to approve t he
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-
lS-03 was adopted; Ordinances M-14-03, M-17-03 and Z-9-03
were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-3S-03,
R-37-03, R-38-03, R-39-03 and R-40-03 were adopted.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 17,
2003, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION
ESCROW
ACCOUNT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-14-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
501 ALLES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-17-03
ZONING CASE
03-10-A
MAP AMEND./
556
GRACELAND :
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-9-03
ZONING CASE
03-07-CU-V
CONDIT. USE/
1363
JEFFERSON
(WALGREENS) :
Ordinance
Z-8-03
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title VIII, Chapter 1, Section
8-1-lA -"Installation of Sidewalks" of the City Code,
to ADD a new Section 8-1-lB to create a Sidewalk Escrow
Account in lieu of construction in isolated areas whe re
it is not practical to immediately construct a sidewalk,
at a cost of $5 per square foot with an annual i nc r eas e
of 5% to keep pace with inflation; and if said amount i s
not used for sidewalk construction within seven (7) years
of deposit, it shall be placed in the General Fund; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
14-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE, TITLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1, "INSTALLATION OF
SIDEWALKS" (FORMERLY SECTION 9-1-14 ) TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously unde r
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of an underground sprinkler system in the City-owned
right-of-way adjacent to property located at 501 Alles
Street; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-17-03, AN ORDINANC E
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENS E
AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER FRANCZAK & ASSOCIATES, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SY STEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 501 ALLES STREE T,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning
Case 03-10-A, to grant request for a Map Amendment to
rezone property located at 556 Graceland Avenue from R-4
Central Core Residential District to C-3 General
Commercial District; contingent upon petitioner making
application (which they have done) to vacate the existi ng
alley within the triangular-shaped parcel; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-9-03, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-4
CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
LOCATED AT 556 GRACELAND AVENUE (CASE 03-10-A) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, re Zoning Case 03-
07-CU-V, to grant request for a Conditional Use for
property located at 1363 Jefferson Street but that a
grass area be required along Northwest Highway between
the building and the sidewalk.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 03-07-CU-V, to
grant request for a Conditional Use to permit the
operation of a drug store with a drive-through facility
in C-3 General Commercial District, and a Variation to
Section 9. 6-6 of the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance to
permit a parking lot without the required 5' landscaped
divider strip between the drive-through lane and the
public sidewalk on property located at 1363 Jefferson
Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-8-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A DRIVE-THRU FACILITY AND A
VARIATION TO SECTION 9.6-6 OF THE ZONING CODE TO PERMIT
A PARKING LOT WITHOUT THE REQUIRED 5-FOOT LANDSCAPE
DIVIDING STRIP BETWEEN THE DRIVE-THRU LANE AND THE PUBLI C
SIDEWALK, AS PART OF A WALGREENS DRUG STORE LOCATED AT
1363 JEFFERSON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, and Staff
be authorized to review the landscaping along Northwest
Highway. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Sayad, Becker and Argus voted yes; Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy and Brookman voted no.
COMMONWEALTH
EDISON
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
CONTRACTS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-35-03
TIME EXTEN./
CONDIT. USE
& FINAL PLAT
1050 OAKTON:
Resolution
R-36-03
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Rate RCDS/Rider PPO-MI Contract " with
Commonwealth Edison, 2100 Swift Drive, Oa k Brook, IL
60523, to change the City's electrical accounts for t he
Lift Station and the 1444 Prairie Avenue Parking Deck to
the Commonwealth Edison PPO Program which will save the
City an estimated $22, 000 annually; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-35-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A RATE RCDS/RIDER PPO-MI CONTRACT
BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH EDISON AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE. Motion declared carri e d as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Donna Kassens, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines, addressed the
City Council stating that she is very concerned about our
City; she feels the building being proposed for this site
at 1050 Oakton Street is inappropriate because it does
not fit with our community; do not grant this extension;
there is no final plan for the building; no floor plans
have been submitted.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is not ready to grant
another year's extension for this project; there is going
to be construction in this area very soon (Executive
Way); the extension is too long.
Alderman Becker stated that Executive Way has been in the
CIP for the past five (5) years; we can remove it from
the construction schedule.
Alderman Brookman asked what was the purpose of the se
extensions; this project has changed dramati cally s ince
i t was first brought to us; there are a lot of probl ems
with this project; this is not an extension for what was
originally brought to the City Council; the present
extension should run out and then he should reapply with
a more definitive plan.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to DENY request
for a time extension for the Conditional Use and
submission of Final Plat for property located at 1050
Oakton Street.
Alderman Argus stated that she would like to help every
developer; we have granted extensions in the past; she
would like to give him some time.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION to grant request for time extension for submittal
and approval of a Conditional Use and submission of Final
Plat for the development of a 220-Unit Congregate Livi ng
Facility on property located at 1050 Oakton Street,
granted under Ordinance Z-8-01 (approved by the City
Council on May 21, 2001 and time extended by Resolut ion
R-53-02, approved by the City Council on May 6, 2002);
for a period of one (1) year from May 31, 2003 to May 30,
2004 (Riviera Development Project); and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-36-03, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE AND FINAL PLAT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3.4-8
AND 3. 5-4C OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE , AND
GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING MAY 31, 2003
AND ENDING MAY 30, 2004 OF THE CONDITIONAL USE ORDINANCE
AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR ORDINANCE Z-8-01
FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 OAKTON STREET,
DES PLAINES (CASE NO. 00-68-PUD-CU).
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, Des Plaines Citizens for
Responsible Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines ,
addressed the City Council stating that the whole scope
of this project has changed; the petitioner present ed a
completely different plan to the Des Pl aines Pl an
1050 OAKTON
(Cont'd. )
6 (b) TAX
EXEMPTION/
250 WIEBOLDT
& 501 WOLF:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-37-03
CONSTRUCTION
ON STATE
RIGHT-OF-WAYS
PERMIT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-38-03
EXTENSION/
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
SEBERT
LANDSCAPING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-39-03
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Commission; he is concerned about the parking; they have
many banquets and only 142 parking spaces; this shoul d
be completely reviewed.
Mrs. Dolores Vels, Des Plaines Citizens for Responsible
Development, P.O. Box 2760, Des Plaines, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a very concerned
resident in this area and she is very much against this
project; we were told last year that there would be no
more extensions.
Alderman Brookman stated that we should not grant this
extension; we should let the current extension run out.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Say ad, to call for the
question. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote wa s~
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City be authorized to support and
consent to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate
Classification 6(b) property tax exemption to Sysco Food
Services-Chicago for new construction or substantial
rehabilitation work on property located at 250 Wieboldt
Avenue and the acquisition and rehabilitation of property
and building located at 501 S. Wolf Road; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-37-03, A RESOLUTION
INDICATING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF A COOK COUNTY REAL
ESTATE CLASS 6(B) PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO SYSCO FOOD
SERVICES-CHICAGO, INC., LOCATED AT 250 WIEBOLDT AVENUE
IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS AND 501 SOUTH WOLF ROAD IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City be authorized to provide
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with a
resolution to serve as surety bond and permit for
emergency repairs to public utilities (street lights,
traffic signals, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers,
etc.) located within State Right-Of-Ways for the years
2003 through and including 2007; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-38-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, PLEDGING AND
GUARANTEEING THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE
HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY, ARE PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PERMITS GRANTED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize one (1)-year contract
extension with Sebert Landscaping, 31W060 West Bartlett
Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 (originally approved by the City
Council on March 20, 2000), for 2003 City-Wide Landscape
Maintenance in the not-to-exceed amount of $90, 000/Street
Services Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-39-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND SEBERT LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR
2003. Motion declared carried as approved unanimousl y
under Consent Agenda.
EXTENSION/
TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL
CONTRACT,
HENRICKSEN
COMPANY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-03
REMEDIATION
AGREEMENT/
MAN CARI
77 RAND ROAD:
BID AWARD/
CIP STREET
REHABILITA. -
CONTRACT 2:
BID AWARD/
P.W. UNIFORM
RENTAL:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
GAS AND
DIESEL FUEL:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISNG
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
HSU
4/7/03
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize one (1)-year contract
extension with R.W. Henricksen Company, 2131 S. Foster
Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (originally approved by the
City Council on March 17, 1997), for 2003 Parkway Tree
and Stump Removal at their 1997 bid price in the not-to-
exceed amount of $25,000/Street Services Fund; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-40-03, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND R.W. HENRICKSEN FOR TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL FOR 2003.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is very disappointed
that he has not complied with City Codes; he violated a
stop-work order and operated without an occupancy permit;
the $500 fine is not enough; if we had not allowed him
to open in the first place, these violations would not
have occurred.
Alderman Sayad stated that he should never have gotten
an occupancy certificate until all these issues had been
satisfied.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until
April 21, 2003, further discussion on approving the
Remediation Agreement with Frank Mancari, d/b/ a Mancari' s
of Des Plaines, 77 Rand Road, Des Plaines, to complete
grading and installation of catch basins and drainage
pipe so as not to cause flooding; outdoor lighting system
be operated consistent with City Code; and Mr. Mancari
to post $25, 000 bond and pay a $500 fine. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to award bid for
2003 Capital Improvement Program-Street Rehabilitation -
Contract 2, to the lowest responsible bidder, Arrow Road
Construction Company, 3401 S. Busse Road, Mt. Prospect,
IL 60056, excluding Executive Way for an ADJUSTED amount
of $1,056,395.50/Motor Fuel Tax Funds, Section 03-00000-
05 GM. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Uniform Rental Agreement
at Public Works Department, to the lowest responsible
bidder, Alsco-American Industrial Division, 2221 W.
Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618, for an annual per unit
cost of $751.14/2003 General Fund and Water Fund. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Purchase and Delivery of
Gas and Diesel Fuel, to the lowest bidder, Avalon
Petroleum, 7601 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477,
for their "amount over average" of $0.017 per gallon Lead
Free Gas and $0. 023 per gallon for Diesel Fuel/2003
General Fund. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 2003 Street & Utility Improvements
Contract A, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24,
2003. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-15-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1051 LISMORE:
Consent
Agenda
SOCIAL SVS.
AGENCIES
FUNDING:
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-15-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNERS
VITO AND MARIA DALMAZZIO, 1051 LISMORE DRIVE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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
COMMUNITY SERVICES -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Human Resources and Services Merriman
reviewed her memo of March 14, 2003, which outlined the
2003 funding for social service agencies; budgetary
constraints have limited the funding to only six ( 6)
agencies; the City normally funds 15 agenci es.
Alderman Christiansen stated he thought the total
allocation of $30, 000 would be split between all the
organizations.
City Clerk McAllister left the meeting at 9: 40 p .m. ,
after which Donna Catlett, Executive Secretary to the
Mayor, took the minutes.
Alderman Argus stated that the recommendation was made
to fund organizations that provided service as opposed
to recreation; the unfunded agencies will need to be more
creative in obtaining their financing.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is a bad time; we are in
a budget crunch and there is only so much money
available.
Alderman Becker stated that Staff had a rough job to do;
if they cut up the pie any smaller, it wouldn't go
anywhere.
Alderman Christiansen stated that it is tough to find
funding; organizations are tapping the same business
market; the 150-200 children in the Youth Club are
rewarded by being taken to camp in the summer; every
agency should get something.
Alderman Argus asked if the Youth Club children were
needy; we need to help the needy, it is the parental
responsibility to pay for their children's activities;
she supports the Staff recommendation.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the recommended funding for Social Service
Agencies/Organizations in the total amount of
$30,000/2003 Budget, as follows:
The Center of Concern
Journeys from PADS to HOPE
Maine Center, Inc.
Northwest Suburban Day Care Center
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
The Salvation Army-Comm. Counseling Center
$ 2,500
2,500
2,500
10,000
10,000
2,500
$30,000
Ms. Carol Brown, Shelter, Inc., addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating her disappointment that the City
will not be providing funding for abused and neglected
children; please reconsider. ~
SOCIAL SVS.
(Cont'd. )
DES PLAINES
LIBRARY
LEASE:
AMENDMENTS/
CITY PARKING
ORDINANCE:
ZONING CASE
03-08-A
TEXT AMEND./
OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING
SIGNS:
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Mrs. Mary Schurder, The Center of Concern, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the Center served
6,000 Des Plaines families last year, most in great need;
she thanked the City for helping them to continue their
work.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if PADS was included in the
funding; this organization was in trouble last year .
Mrs. Mary Freeman, Northwest Suburban Day Care Center,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the
Staff had to make a very hard decision; the pot is
getting smaller; she invited everyone to visit the
Center.
Alderman Murphy stated that she has served on the DCFS
Citizens Against Abuse and Neglect Committee; there is
a check-off box on your income tax form to donate $1.00
to this group.
Motion declared carried (Aldermen Murphy, Sayad, Becker,
Argus voted yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen,
Brookman voted no).
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Beauvais, Vice-Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of March 24, 2003,
which reviewed the minor changes that have been made to
the draft lease with the Des Plaines Library.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of the final revisions to the lease with the Des Plaines
Library, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Director of Parking Enforcement Bullock reviewed the
amendments to the City's parking ordinance, i.e. all late
fees for parking tickets be uniform at $15, late fees on
all Illinois Vehicle Code tickets be brought to $25, and
because fees for vehicle stickers are prorated by
lateness, the cost of the sticker be separated from the
late fees.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of the proposed amendments to the City's parking
ordinance regarding late fees for parking violations, and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed Zoning Case 03-08-A, a Text
Amendment to allow more outdoor advertising signs along
both I-90 Toll Road and I-294 Toll Road; the Des Plaines
Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend against
this request by Premere Outdoor, Inc., 1920 S. Highland,
Suite 333, Lombard, IL 60148.
Alderman Becker asked City Attorney Wiltse if the
additional signs are approved, would the company come
back to the City with the exact locations. City Attorney
Wiltse stated that the City should specify the number of
signs and their locations as part of the approval.
OUTDOOR SIGNS
(cont'd. )
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Alderman Sayad presented several changes that he would
like as part of the agreement:
total years of agreement -20;
reduce number of billboards from 15 to 10;
increase impact fee from $10,000 to $15,000
increase annual inspection fee from $2,400 to $3,000
for the first ten (10) years and then $4,000 for the last
ten (10) years;
--pay the Des Plaines 4th of July fireworks yearly cost
of $25, 000 for the next three ( 3) years beginning in
2004;
--City be allowed to use one (1) sign location for two
(2) months per year, at no cost to the City, for the term
of the agreement; City would notify the company which
months prior to January 1st of each year.
Total income to the City over 20 years would be $225,000,
plus $25,000 for July 4th fireworks each year for three
(3) years; plus $150,000 for initial permit fees.
Alderman Murphy asked who would perform the sign
inspections and at what cost. Attorney Joseph Loss,
Loss, Pavone & Orel, 1920 S. Highland Avenue, Suite 333,
Lombard, IL 60148, attorney for the petitioner, stated
that most municipalities do it in-house otherwise it is
contracted out. City Engineer Oakley stated that there
are no inspections of signs done in-house.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the City cannot count on
generating $70,000 per year after ten (10) years since
it is an unknown quantity as to who will perform
inspections and at what cost; how can the City Council
approve a sign proposed for the ~5 corners" area when we
don't know what will go on that property.
Mr. Loss stated that the petitioner has no plans for
surface street billboards; they are only interested in
tollway signs; all signs would be within 600' of the
Interstate Highway System and the exact locations depend
on how long the driver has to read them.
Alderman Brookman stated that both the Des Plaines Plan
Commission and Staff have denied this request; it is
contrary to the Comprehensive Plan; she is opposed to the
plan.
Alderman Becker stated that a blanket yes on this
proposal would be doing a disservice to the residents;
the petitioner could come back to the City later with
requests for additional signs.
Alderman Brookman stated that the negatives inherent in
this request outweigh the financial gain; financial
incentives are quite small unless we agree with Alderman
Sayad's suggestions.
Alderman Becker asked City Attorney Wiltse if any agreed
upon conditions could become part of the Special Use.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that should the petitioner
sell off the signs, the Special Use and permits are
assignable to the new agreement.
Mr. Loss stated that the petitioner wants to work with
the City; the use of a sign by the City would have to be
done when there is no contract advertisement already in
possession of the sign.
Alderman Becker asked Alderman Sayad to specify the
months the City would use the sign. Alderman Say ad
specified May and June. Alderman Becker asked Mr. Loss
if he had the authority to make these changes in the
proposal. Mr. Loss said yes.
City Attorney Wiltse suggested approving the concept of
this request within the parameters discussed and Staff
be authorized to negotiate with the petitioner on the
various proposed changes and bring back a written
proposal and ordinances. CJ!!'~
OUTDOOR SIGNS
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ORDINANCE
M-13-03
DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF HIRING
PROCESS:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council to approve in concept Zoning Case 03-08-A,
a Text Amendment re Outdoor Advertising Signs, with the
stated additions from Alderman Sayad's memo of April 7,
2003; and Staff be authorized to work with the peti t i oner
on the various proposed changes and report back to the
City Council on May 5, 2003.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION and recommend to the City Council to approve in
concept Zoning Case 03-08-A, a Text Amendment re Outdoor
Advertising Signs, with the stated additions from
Alderman Sayad's memo of April 7, 2003; Staff be
authorized to work with the petitioner on the various
proposed changes and report back to the City Council on
May 5, 2003; AND eliminate from the Staff report, dated
March 25, 2003, the previously discussed sections
including all of Section D, the last sentence in the
first paragraph of Section B and the entire second
paragraph of Section B and the last sentence of Section
E.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that wording from an official
record cannot be stricken; he suggested that Staff be
asked for documentation and defense of said l anguage .
Aldermen Murphy and Sayad requested that their motion be
changed to reflect City Attorney Wiltse's suggestion.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to AMEND THE
SUBSTITUTE MOTION to postpone approval entirely and not
give conceptual approval at this time. Motion declared
failed (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
voted no; Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman voted yes ).
Motion declared carried on the SUBSTITUTE MOTION to
recommend to the City Council to approve in concept
Zoning Case 03-08-A, a Text Amendment re Outdoor
Advertising Signs, with the stated additions from
Alderman Sayad's memo of April 7, 2003; Staff be
authorized to work with the petitioner on the various
proposed changes and report back to the City Council on
May 5, 2003; AND Staff provide documentation and defense
of language in Section D, the last sentence in the f i rst
paragraph of Section B, the entire second paragraph of
Section B and the last sentence of Section E in the Staff
report, dated March 25, 2003. Motion declared carried
(Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus voted
yes; Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman voted no).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the April 7, 2003 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,542,631.50;
and further recommend that Resolution R-34-03 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance M-
13-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III "DEPARTMENTS,"
CHAPTER 2 "FIRE DEPARTMENT," SECTION 4, "DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF" TO ADD DIVISION/BATTALLION COMMANDER LANGUAGE
(formerly Section 3-2-14). Upon roll call the vote was:
was:
M-13-03
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-7-03
FINAL PUD
APPROVAL/
PRAIRIE AND
FIRST:
SOCIAL SVS.
AGENCIES
FUNDING:
DES PLAINES
LIBRARY
LEASE:
AMENDMENTS/
CITY PARKING
ORDINANCE:
ZONING CASE
03-08-A
TEXT AMEND./
OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING
SIGNS:
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AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-7-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ( PUD) FOR PHASES I, II, AN D
III, CONSISTING OF 25 TOWNHOUSE UNITS; AND A REZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING TO R-3,
TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL; AND VARIOUS EXCEPTIONS TO THE PUD
PREREQUISITES AND PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS, ALL AT THE
DEVELOPMENT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS PRAIRIE CORNERS AT
FIRST AND PRAIRIE AVENUES (CASE 00-33-PUD ) . Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Say ad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
recommended funding for Social Service
Agencies/Organizations in the total amount of
$30,000/2003 Budget, as follows :
The Center of Concern
Journeys from PADS to HOPE
Maine Center, Inc.
Northwest Suburban Day Care Center
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
10,000
The Salvation Army-Comm. Counseling Center
Upon roll call, the vote was:
$ 2,500
2,500
2 ,500
10,000
2,500
$30,000
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus , Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais , Christi ansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 1 -Smi t h
Mo t ion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
final revisions to the lease with the Des Plaines
Library, and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary resolution. Motion declared carried (further
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on April 21 ,
2003 ).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur wit h
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed amendments to the City's parking ordinance
regarding late fees for parking violations, and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve in
concept Zoning Case 03-08-A, a Text Amendment re Outdoor
Advertising Signs, with the stated additions from
Alderman Sayad's memo of April 7, 2003; Staff be
authorized to work with the petitioner on the various
proposed changes and report back to the City Council on
May 5, 2003; AND Staff provide documentation and defen s e
of language in Section D, the last sentence in the first
paragraph of Section B, the entire second paragraph of
Section B and the last sentence of Section E in the
Staff report, dated March 25, 2003. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus voted
yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman voted no .
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-34-03
PETITIONS/
STOP LIGHT
AT WOLF AND
FOREST AND
SPEED LIMIT
SIGNS:
RESOLUTION
R-41-03
SUPPORT OUR
TROOPS:
AJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-34-03, 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 :
$2,542,631.50. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Arredia referred petitions (not the originals)
received by the City Clerk from the Mayor's Offi ce on
March 17, 2003, from residents of the subdivisi on known
as Homeland Acres who are asking for a stop l ight at
Wolf Road and Forest Avenue and that school speed limit
signs be posted at this intersection, to Staff for
review and report.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt
Resolution R-41-03, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UNITED
STATES ARMED FORCES IN FIGHTING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND
IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
~~
Donna Catlett
Executive Secretary to the Mayor
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~
DAY OF ~--+-:-
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR
' 2003