04-21-2003187
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 21, 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 21, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent.
Also present were: Director of Finance Egeberg, 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:
RECOGNITION:
INTRODUCTION:
DES PLAINES
THEATER
PRESERVA.
SOCIETY:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia read honorable mention certificates that
have been presented to Police Officer Richard Niznik and
Police Officer Phillip Olsen for their skillful handling
of a call that led to the arrest and clearance of two (2)
burglaries.
Mayor Arredia read a petition from residents on Webster
Lane, between Algonquin Road and Thacker Street,
commending the City's Project Resident Engineer Eric
Heiker for his efficiency and cooperation during the
recent reconstruction of their street.
Mayor Arredia introduced the young participants in the
recent Oratorical 2003 contest sponsored by the Des
Plaines Optimist Club; Zack Ladner and Heather Dean gave
their winning presentations.
Mayor Arredia introduced Congresswoman Jan Schakowski,
9th District, who offered her assistance in helping Des
Plaines solve its challenges.
Alderman Becker announced that the matter of the Des
Plaines Theater Preservation Society's request regarding
the theater will be discussed again on June 2, 2003 under
Unfinished Business.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Item 14 be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded
Consent Agenda except for
carried.
by Becker,
Item 14.
to establish a
Motion declared
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-14-03, M-17-03 and Z-9-03 were adopted; Ordinances M-
18-03, M-19-03, M-20-03, M-21-03, M-22-03 and T-4-03 were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-42-03, R-43-
03, R-44-03, R-45-03, R-46-03, R-47-03 and R-48-03 were
adopted.
ALLEY
VACATION/
GRACELAND-
N. W. HWY.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-18-03
LIQ. LIC./
935 OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-19-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
2133 ELMIRA:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-20-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
283 ARDMORE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-21-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
334 LYNN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-22-03
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
vacation of alley located in the block bounded by
Graceland Avenue, Northwest Highway and Jefferson Street
(Walgreen's site); and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-18-03, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
VACATION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT GRACELAND
AVENUE AND NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, 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) Class H-1 Beer and Wine Only Liquor
License for property located at 935 E. Oakton Street,
d/b/a Taqueria Chelo's; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-19-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
V, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 34 "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS" SECTION 18, "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE CLASS H-1 LIQUOR
LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD TAQUERIA CHELO'S, LOCATED AT 935
E. OAKTON STREET IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for property located at
2133 Elmira Avenue, for an after-the-fact Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
an existing oversized rear yard patio that would extend
approximately 26' from the building foundation (Code
permits patios to extend 15' from the building
foundation); AND an after-the-fact License Agreement to
permit existing brick paver driveway on City-owned right-
of-way, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
said license agreement; all contingent upon petitioner
paying a $150 fine for EACH violation for performing work
without obtaining a building permit; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-20-03,
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 MIKE AND BARBARA
D' AIELLO, 2133 ELMIRA AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of a brick paver driveway apron in the City-owned right-
of-way adjacent to property located at 283 Ardmore Road;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
license agreement; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-21-03, 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 OWNER DANIEL O'CONNELL, LOCATED AT 283
ARDMORE ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of a brick paver driveway apron in the City-owned right-
of-way adjacent to property located at 334 Lynn Court;
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
license agreement; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-22-03, 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 OWNER GUILLERMO CONTRERAS, LOCATED AT 334
LYNN COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
HARDING AVE.
& WEDGEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-4-03
LEASE
AGREEMENT/
ANKUS USA
1501 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-42-03
IDOT AGREE./
EMERGENCY
VEH. EQUIP.
RIVER AND
CENTRAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-43-03
SUPPLEMENTAL
IDOT AGREE./
ROUTE 14
IMPROVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-44-03
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
to amend Title X, Chapter 5 -"Stopping, Standing and
Parking," Section 10-5-17, of the City Code to permit
parking on both sides of Harding Avenue from Willow
Avenue to Lee Street (parking will still be prohibited
on the north side of Harding Avenue from Western Avenue
to Willow Avenue); and there be no parking along the east
side of Wedgewood Avenue (entire street); and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-4-03, 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 Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Lease Agreement with Ankur USA, Inc., d/b/a
Kaffeccino, 1465 Ellinwood Street, for 125 sq. ft. of
space as a Coffee Shop in the Des Plaines Transit Center,
1501 Miner Street, for a monthly rent of $170 with an
annual increase of 5% each January 1st; the lease term is
ten (10) years; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-42-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND ANKUR
USA, INC. d/b/a KAFFECCINO LOCATED AT 1501 MINER STREET
IN THE DES PLAINES TRANSIT CENTER. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute agreement with Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) to install Emergency Vehicle Pre-
Emption Equipment at the intersection of Des Plaines
River Road and Central Road as part of IDOT's traffic
signal system improvements, at a cost to the City of
$6,900/MFT Funds; City Clerk be authorized to execute
IDOT Form BLR4103 MFT Section 03-00188-00-TL in said
amount; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-43-
03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STATE OF
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "RESOLUTION FOR
IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY
CODE," AND ATTACHED AGREEMENT THERETO, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION
EQUIPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD
AT CENTRAL ROAD (03-00188-00-TL). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Supplemental Agreement" to agreement approved
by the City Council on January 2, 2001, with Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for resurfacing of
U.S. Route 14 (Northwest Highway) from Mt. Prospect Road
to the Miner Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River (in
the amount of $42,660), for additional work items, i.e.
parking lane base patching, sidewalk removal and
replacement, driveway apron removal and replacement,
brick paver removal and replacement; in the additional
amount of $35,118/MFT Funds, Section 00-00180-00-RS, for
a total project cost of $77,778; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-44-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT), AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ALLOW FUNDING FOR THE IDOT U.S.
ROUTE 14 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
GEOTECH.
ENGRG. SVS./
2003 CIP
MIDWEST
ENGINEERING
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-45-03
MEMBERSHIP/
IPBC WITH
CONTRACT &
BY-LAWS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-46-03
RESCIND
R-25-02 &
CITY PARTIC.
IN POLICE
MENTAL HEALTH
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-47-03
PURCHASE OF
FITNESS EQP./
STATION #1:
Consent
Agenda
REJECT BIDS/
2003 STREET
RESURFACING
PROGRAM:
BID AWARD/
DEMOLITION OF
P.W. STORAGE
BUILDING:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Midwest
Engineering Services, Inc., 4243 W. 166th Street, Oak
Forest, IL 604 52, to perform Geotechnical Engineering
Services (soils and materials testing) on Contracts 1,
2, A and the Concrete Program for the 2003 Capital
Improvement Program, in the amount of $40,474/MFT Funds,
Section 03-00000-00-GM; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-45-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIDWEST ENGINEERING
SERVICES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE
2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$40,474, FUNDED FROM THE MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND (03-00000-
00-GM) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute any document necessary to indicate membership
by the City in the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit
Cooperative (IPBC) and accept their contract and by-laws,
to jointly administer some or all of the personnel
benefit programs in order to contain costs related to
health benefits; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-46-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT AND BY-LAWS DOCUMENT OF THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE (IPBC)
AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE IPBC. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to rescind Resolution R-25-02, adopted by
the City Council on March 18, 2002, authorizing the City
to contract with the Association of Police Social Workers
(which is an unincorporated association) and to authorize
the City's participation in the Intergovernmental Police
Mental Health Assistance Program with various
municipalities to provide mutual aid during a large
scale, police-managed critical incident, retroactive to
March 18, 2002; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-47-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
"INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICE MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
AGREEMENT" AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES'
PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICE MENTAL
HEALTH ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT; AND THE RESCISSION OF
RESOLUTION R-25-02. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Magnum Fitness
Systems, 2201 121th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172,
for purchase of cardiac and strength physical fitness
equipment for Fire Station #1, in the total amount of
$24,390/Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Funds; and usual
bid procedures be waived as this equipment best meets the
fitness needs of the firefighters. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to reject
all bids received on April 9, 2003, for 2003 Public Works
Street Resurfacing Program, and this project be rebid
with a return date of Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Demolition of Storage
Garage at Public Works Facility, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab
Road, to the lowest responsible bidder, Albright All
Weather Service, Inc., 14N569 Timber Ridge Drive, Elgin,
IL 60123, for Phase I in the total bid amount of $7,560,
and, IF NEEDED, Phase 2 in the total bid amount of
$2,677.50; funding from insurance monies received.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously und~
Consent Agenda. ~1
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-48-03
D.P. PUBLIC
LIB. LEASE/
1501
ELLINWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-14-03
SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION
ESCROW:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-17-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
501 ALLES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-9-03
MAP AMEND./
556
GRACELAND:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
02-72-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2077
DEMPSTER:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for a 4' ornamental aluminum fence (Alternate
1) and a 4' vinyl/PVC fence (Alternate 2) along Ellinwood
Street, south of the METRA train tracks, between Des
Plaines River Road (east end) and Graceland Avenue (west
end), returnable by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Resolution
R-48-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF
THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1501
ELLINWOOD STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt 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 under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-17-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER
FRANCZAK & ASSOCIATES, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN FRONT OF 501 ALLES STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt 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.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed this request, re Zoning Case 02-
72-CU, to permit operation of a bank with a drive-through
facility at 2077 Dempster Street.
Petitioner Moti Agarwal addressed the Committee of the
Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating his concern about the
traffic congestion that will be caused by both the
funeral home and the bank being located on this site.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 02-72-CU, to grant request to permit the
operation of a bank with a drive-through facility in C-2
Limited Office Commercial District on property located
at 2077 Dempster Street; and Ordinance Z-10-03 be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
REVISIONS/
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE:
COUNCIL RULES
PROPOSED
RULE V
AMENDMENT:
SPECIAL SVS.
AREA/
WESTFIELD
DRIVE:
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the April 21, 2003 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,520,393.11 ;
and further recommend that Resolution R-49-03 be adopt e d
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed the proposed revisions to the
liquor license ordinance as outlined in City Attorney
Wiltse's memo of April 11, 2003, i.e. separated sales
area, Sunday hours, payment of fees.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the proposed revisions to the City's liquor
license ordinance; and Ordinance M-23-03 be placed on
First Reading at the appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith reviewed the proposed amendment to Rule
V of City Council Rules regarding the procedure for
handling citizens who make statements criticizing City
employees, businesses or companies by name.
Alderman Sayad stated that aldermen should be included;
they are sometimes subjected to criticism.
Both Aldermen Smith and Murphy disagreed; as City
employees, aldermen would be included.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to accept the amendment to Rule V o f the
City Council Rules but add "or any elected official," and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Smith voted
no.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
City Engineer Oakley reviewed his memo of April 10, 20 03,
regarding petition received from resident of Westfi e ld
Drive requesting that a Special Service Area (SSA ) be
created to fund the construction of public water main i n
connection with street improvements along Westfield Lane
this spring; the total cost for the 8" diameter water
main would be $52,556; each homeowner would pay $800 a
year for ten (10) years.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve and create a Special Service Area (SSA ) to
fund the construction of public water main in connecti on
with street improvements along Westfield Lane; and Staff
be authorized to proceed as necessary and prepare the
necessary documents. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
ORDINANCE
Z-8-03
CONDIT. USE/
1363
JEFFERSON:
ORDINANCE
T-5-03
PARKING
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
REMEDIATION
AGREEMENT/
MANCARI'S
77 RAND:
ORDINANCE
T-4-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
HARDING AND
WEDGEWOOD:
ZONING CASE
02-72-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2077
DEMPSTER:
Ordinance
Z-10-03
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
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
PUBLIC SIDEWALK, AS PART OF A WALGREENS DRUG STORE
LOCATED AT 1363 JEFFERSON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(CASE 03-07-CU-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance T-5-03. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvias, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-5-03, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING,
STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 28, "CODE VIOLATION FINES"
AND ADD A NEW SECTION 31 TO TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER
5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" AND AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 9, "LICENSES." Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute 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 $2, 000 fine (increased from
$500). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-4-03, 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.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
02-72-CU, to grant request to permit the operation of a
bank with a drive-through facility in C-2 Limited Office
Commercial District on property located at 2077 Dempster
Street; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-10-03, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND DRIVE THROUGH
FACILITY LOCATED AT 2077 DEMPSTER STREET IN DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 02-72-CU) . Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
May 5 , 2 0 0 3 ) .
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-49-03
REVISIONS/
LIQ. LIC.
ORDINANCE:
Ordinance
M-23-03
COUNCIL RULES
PROPOSED
RULE V
AMENDMENT:
SPECIAL SVS.
AREA/
WESTFIELD
DRIVE:
RECESS:
SWEARING-IN
CEREMONY:
COUNCIL
RECONVENED:
COMMITTEE ON
COMMITTEES:
AJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-49-03, 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:
$3,520,393.11. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
revisions to the City's liquor license ordinance; and
place on First Reading Ordinance M-23-03, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER
34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried (further action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on May 5, 2003).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
amendment to Rule V of the City Council rules but add
"or any elected official," and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried (further action on this matter under
Unfinished Business on May 5, 2003). Aldermen Murphy
and Smith voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve and
create a Special Service Area (SSA) to fund the
construction of public water main in connection with
street improvements along Westfield Lane; and Staff be
authorized to proceed as necessary and prepare the
necessary documents. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to call for a recess
at 8:29 p.m. for the swearing-in of the newly-elected
aldermen.
City Clerk McAllister administered the Oath of Office to
the following newly-elected aldermen:
Thomas J. Christiansen -Alderman -Second Ward
Dick Sayad -Alderman -Fourth Ward
Thomas (Tom) Becker -Alderman -Sixth Ward
Rosemary S. Argus -Alderman -Eighth Ward
Mayor Arredia called the meeting back to order at 8:44
p.m. Roll call indicated that following aldermen
present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to elect Alderman
Christiansen as Chairman of the Committee on Committees.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen announced that the Committee on
Committees will meet to reorganize the Council
Committees on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Police Neighborhood Resource Center, 1928 E. Touhy
Avenue.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
MAYOR
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