05-19-2003211
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, MAY 19, 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 6:30 P.M. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, May 19, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Smith, Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Brookman and Becker were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:37 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at
6:40 p.m.
Also present were: Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan,
Deputy Fire Chief John Heavey, Assistant Director of Engineering
Duddles, 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.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
PROCLAMATION:
RECOGNITION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith,
Executive Session to discuss personnel.
call, the vote was:
to go into
Upon roll
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Deputy City Clerk
Peterson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
Mayor Arredia introduced Director of Human Resources
& Services Arlene Merriman, who gave a brief
presentation on the Des Plaines Community Mental
Health Crisis Response Team. This program has been
developed as an outreach program of the Des Plaines
Heal thy Community Partnership and the Mayor's 2 0 0 3
Year of the Family.
Mayor Arredia proclaimed the week of June 1st through
June 8th, 2003, as Des Plaines Art Guild's Fiftieth
Anniversary Week.
Mayor Arredia recognized Shirley Mueller, who
recently was selected to receive the Cook County
Sheriff's Senior Medal of Honor Award.
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA
#5/WESTFIELD
LANE:
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Mayor Arredia recognized
recently won the title of
Plaines.
Jennifer Forman,
Miss Junior West
who
Des
Mayor Arredia recognized Director of Human Resources
and Services Arlene Merriman for her 21 years of
service to the citizens of Des Plaines.
Mayor Arredia introduced Special Events Commissioner
and Taste of Des Plaines Chairman Linda Forman who
gave a brief presentation on the upcoming "Taste of
Des Plaines" to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 7
and 8, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY I MAY 19 I
2003.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at
7:51 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice to give citizens the
opportunity to comment on the proposal to establish
Special Service Area #5 for a portion of Westfield
Lane.
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Assistant City Attorney Bartel briefly reviewed the
Special Services to be provided which include the
construction of a water main along the North side of
Westfield Lane and funding of the residents' share
of the costs related thereto.
Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen
and the public.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, 1549 Webster Lane, addressed
the City Council stating that at a Committee of the
Whole meeting a few weeks ago, 1600 signatures were
filed on a petition against the Riviera; Alderman
Murphy stated that only 300 of the signatures were
registered voters; do you only care about registered
voters?
Ms. Dolores Vels, 1019 E. Wicke, addressed the City
Council stating that the Zoning Board and Staff has
advised against the Riviera; aldermen are supposed
to work for the people, not against the people; this
is why people are not coming out to vote.
Ms. Donna Kassens, 1509 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that the residents who surround
the Riviera are against the development; we are not
listened to and we don't want our neighborhood
ruined; this is an awful project.
Dr. M. McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that there are traffic problems
around the Allstate Arena; traffic is backed up on
Touhy to Lee Street, on Mannheim and on the tollway.
AMENDED 6/2/03
Add:
"It is the height of the building at 134' that
is unacceptable; the Riviera is inappropriate
for our area; it is too tall; it will create
congestion."
ORDINANCE
M-29-03
COUNCIL RULES,
RULE V
AMENDMENT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
5/5/03:
MINUTES/
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Consent
Agenda
SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA
#5/WESTFIELD
LANE:
Ordinance
M-30-03
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE
adoption of Ordinance M-29-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 6, "COUNCIL"
SECTION 9, "PROCEDURE" TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING
CITIZEN COMMENTS (scheduled to be adopted under
Unfinished Business later in the meeting) . Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that I terns 1, 4 and 4a
be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Smith
requested that Items 27 and 28 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 4, 4a, 27 and 28.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman,
the Consent Agenda.
AYES: 7-~eauvais,
seconded by Murphy, to approve
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Brookman,
NAYS: 0-None
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-25-03, T-7-3,
T-8-03 and T-9-03, were adopted; Ordinances M-31-03,
Z-14-03, Z-15-03 and Z-16-03 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-59-03, R-60-03, R-62-03,
R-63-03 and R-65-03 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to
amend and approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Council held May 5, 2003, as follows:
Page Thirteen, under "Ordinance M-29-03 Council
Rules, Rule V Amendment", second paragraph ADD
"Alderman Brookman stated that she believes that the
proposed ordinance flies in the face of the First
Amendment." Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to
the minutes of the Executive Session of
Council held May 5, 2003 (Session One).
approve
the City
Motion
declared carried ·as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
seconded by Murphy, to approve
Executive Session of the City
Moved by Brookman,
the minutes of the
Council held May 5,
declared carried as
Consent Agenda.
2003 (Session Two). Motion
approved unanimously under
Alderman Brookman stated that she does not believe
that the residents of the Special Service Area
should be charged interest on their payments.
Motion by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to grant
request from residents at 15, 16, 23, 24, 31, 32, 36
and 39 Westfield Lane that City create Special
Service Area #5 for the construction of an eight
inch (8") water main along the north side of
Westfield Lane, to be funded by the residents on
@)
WESTFIELD LANE
(Cont'd. )
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/NWMC
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-31-03
AMEND
ORDINANCE
Z-8-03/
1363
JEFFERSON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-14-03
ZONING CASE
03-16-V
VARIATION/
809 BEAU:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-15-03
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their property tax bill for tax levy years 2003
through 2018 inclusive and shall be in a total
amount not-to-exceed $5,650 annually; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-30-
03, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (PORTIONS OF WESTFIELD LANE).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by
auction at the annual Northwest Municipal Conference
Surplus Auction to be held Saturday, May 31, 2003,
11:00 a.m., Arlington Heights Public Works Facility,
222 N. Ridge Road, Arlington Heights, surplus City
vehicles and equipment that are deemed no longer
necessary or useful to or for the best interest of
the City; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-31-03 I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
carried
Agenda.
as approved unanimously
Motion declared
under Consent
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to amend
Ordinance Z-8-03, adopted by the City Council on
April 21, 2003, granting a Conditional Use for
property located at 1363 Jefferson Street, to delete
the condition that "petitioner will make the
Graceland Avenue curb cut an entry-only driveway to
avoid traffic conflicts at the Graceland
Avenue/Northwest Highway intersection" so petitioner
can apply to the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for the permits to have full
access entrance at the Graceland Avenue location
because IDOT must approve all curb-cuts on Northwest
Highway and Graceland; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-14-03, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE Z-14-03, A
CONDITIONAL USE, FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1363 JEFFERSON STREET (CASE #03-07-CU-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals, re Zoning Case 03-16-V, to grant request
for an after-the-fact Variation to permit existing
non-permitted obstruction (above-ground swimming
pool) in the secondary front yard on property
located at 809 Beau Drive; contingent upon
petitioner obtaining a building permit, making any
modifications to the pool deemed necessary by the
Plan Examiner, and pay a $150 fine for building
without a permit; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-15-0 3, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 7.1-3 TO ALLOW AN
ABOVE-GROUND SWIMMING POOL IN A SECONDARY FRONT YARD
(CORNER LOT) AT 809 BEAU DRIVE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE #03-16-V) . Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
03-20-V
VARIATION/
100-180 TOUHY
AVENUE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-16-03
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
PRE-EMPTION
ENGINEERING
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-59-03
LANDSCAPE
MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT/
1565-1575
ELLINWOOD ST. :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-60-03
PUB. IMPROV.
YARO
RESUBDIVISION/
FOURTH AND
FIFTH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-62-03
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals, re Zoning Case 03-2 0-V, to grant request
for Variation to permit installation of a pole sign
on a lot with a frontage of 68. 84' instead of the
minimum permitted frontage of 75' and permit a pole
sign with a setback of 0' instead of the required
5', on property located at 100-180 Touhy Avenue
(Touhy Court) in M-2 General Manufacturing District;
contingent upon petitioner submitting a sign permit
application including a landscaping plan and install
the required and approved landscaping at the base of
the sign within 3 0 days of securing a permit; and
further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-16-03; AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6-B TO PERMIT A POLE SIGN ON
A LOT WITH A FRONTAGE OF 68.84 FEET INSTEAD OF THE
MINIMUM PERMITTED FRONTAGE OF 75 FEET, AND A
VARIATION TO SECTION 11. 5-lC TO PERMIT A POLE SIGN
WITH A SETBACK OF 0 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 5
FEET I LOCATED AT 100-180 TOUHY COURT I DES PLAINES I
ILLINOIS (CASE 03-20-V) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
Civiltech Engineering, Inc., 450 E. Devon Avenue,
Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143, to complete the design
and permitting of Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption
(EVP) installations at ten (10) intersections in the
City, for a fee of $8, 125/Illinois First Grant; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-59-03; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL BY CIVILTECH
ENGINEERING, INC. TO PERFORM EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-
EMPTION SYSTEMS WORK AT 10 LOCATIONS THROUGH THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Landscape Maintenance
Agreement with Hanlin Management, Inc., 1565
Ellinwood Street, to perform up-keep of landscaping,
shrubbery and plantings in the City-owned right-of-
way adjacent to and in front of property located
between 1565 and 1575 Ellinwood Street; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-60-03; A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT" WITH HANLIN MANAGEMENT, INC.
FOR THE PROPERTY BETWEEN 1565 AND 1575 ELLINWOOD
STREET IN DES PLAINES . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept Public
Improvements that include a watermain, water service
lines, public sidewalk repair, a manhole pavement
repair, catch basin and parkway trees for Yaro
Resubdivision, 726 and 736 Fourth Avenue, and 739
Fifth Avenue; and authorize release of public
improvement surety in the amount of $18,684.90 (cash
warranty in the amount of $2,076.10 will be held for
18 months); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-62-03; A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
YARO RESUB:
(Cont'd.)
TESTING
SERVICES/CITY
WATER SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-63-03
FINAL PLAT/
THOMAS SUBDIV.
2166 & 2170
DOUGLAS AVE.
& 2169
SPRUCEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1073 STOCKTON:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
944 SPRUANCE:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
886 N. GOLF
CUL-DE-SAC:
Consent
Agenda
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PUBLIC IMROVEMENTS FOR THE YARO RESUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 726 AND 736 FOURTH AVENUE AND 739 FIFTH
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
Earth Tech, Inc., 1020 N. Broadway, Suite 400,
Milwaukee, WI 53202, to perform Federally-mandated
testing of the City water system known as a
Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Action Plan,
at a cost not-to-exceed $35,400/Budgeted Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-63-03; A
RESOLTUOIN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY EARTH TECH, INC. , TO PERFORM
FEDERALLY-MANDATED TESTING OF THE WATER SYSTEM,
KNOWN AS THE "VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND EMERGENCY
ACTION PLAN". Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
to approve Final Plat for Thomas Subdivision, 2166
and 2170 Douglas Avenue, and 2169 Sprucewood Avenue;
and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments, for property located at 1073 Stockton
Avenue, to permit expansion of existing patio that
would extend 23' from the building foundation (Code
permits patios to extend 15' from the building
foundation) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments, for property located at 944 Spruance
Place, to permit expansion of existing driveway and
parking pad from 10' to 18' at the property line
including the driveway apron. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments, for property located at 886 N. Golf Cul-
de-Sac, to permit construction of a landscaped
garden and patio in the rear yard that would extend
17.25' from the building foundation (Code permits
patios to extend 15' from the building foundation).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
BID AWARD/
ALUMINUM
FENCE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2003 PUBLIC
WORKS STREET
RESURFACING
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS/:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT. :
Consent
Agenda
MARYVILLE
5-K RUN:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-65-03
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for an
aluminum ornamental fence (Alternate #1) along
Ellinwood Street, south of the METRA train tracks,
between Des Plaines River Road (east end) and
Graceland Avenue (west end), to the lowest bidder,
Georgetown Fencing, 555 Ruskin, Elk Grove Village,
IL 60007, in the total bid amount of $36,630/TIF #1
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for the 2003
Public Works Street Resurfacing Program to the
lowest bidder, Plote Construction, 1100 Brandt
Drive, Elgin, IL 60120, in the bid amount of
$138,380 for Surface Removal; $9,416.25 for Prime
Coat; and $260,610.50 for Concrete Surface; for a
total bid amount of $408,406.75/Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for Fire Hydrants,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2003.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for Weller Creek
Tree Removal, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday,
June 5, 2003. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve
Mayoral appointment/reappointments as follows:
Appointments:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Peter Gialamas, term to expire April 30, 2008
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Jim Wozny, term to expire August 31, 2006
YOUTH COMMISSION
Brian Darrey, term to expire December 1, 2005
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Richard Arthur, term to expire August 30, 2003
Reappointments:
CABLE COMMISSION
Robert Suriano, term to expire April 30, 2006
PLAN COMMISSION
Sally Lowing, term to expire April 30, 2009
POLICE PENSION BOARD
Gaston Freeman, term to expire April 30, 2005
Robert Muehlenbeck, term to expire April 30,2005
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Rodney Yourist, term to expire April 30, 2008
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation and approve temporary
closing of the westbound lane of Central Road from
Maryville Academy entrance to Timothy Lane and the
easternmost northbound lane of Wolf Road from Mark
Avenue to Kylemore Drive, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00
MARYVILLE
(Cont'd. )
ORDINANCE
M-25-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1525 THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-7-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PROSPECT AVE. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-8-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
BRENTWOOD DR.
& 825 CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-9-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
BRENTWOOD DR. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-12-03
TEXT AMEND./
OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING
SIGNS:
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a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2003, to permit Chicago
Special Events Management, 1960 S. Clybourn, Rear
Building, Chicago, IL 60614, to hold a 5-K Run
benefiting Maryville Academy; proof of insurance
naming City as additional insured will be provided;
and City Clerk be authorized to submit necessary
documents to Illinois Department of Transportation;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-65-03, A
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MARYVILLE ACADEMY'S 5-K RUN
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 14 , 2 0 0 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE
CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND PORTIONS OF WOLF
ROADS FOR THE 5-K RUN. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-25-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
PROPERTY OWNER PARKVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BY
HANK KOLAK OF HANLIN MANAGEMENT, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1525 THACKER
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by
Ordinance
Brookman,
T-7-03, AN
seconded by
ORDINANCE
Murphy,
AMENDING
to adopt
TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC, " CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING" SECTION 24, "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY" OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by
Ordinance
Brookman,
T-8-03, AN
seconded by
ORDINANCE
Murphy,
AMENDING
to adopt
TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC, " CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING" SECTION 17 "PARKING PROHIBITED IN
DESIGNATED PLACES, SCHEDULE I, " OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by
Ordinance
"TRAFFIC"
PARKING"
PLACES"
Brookman, seconded by
T-9-03, AN ORDINANCE
Murphy,
AMENDING
to adopt
TITLE X,
CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
SECTION 5, "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to suspend
the rules to permit public input. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Carl Kowalski, 156 Kathleen Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that he is concerned about this
issue; these signs leave a bad impression as people
go through Des Plaines; the First Amendment will
guarantee that the company will put up whatever they
want on the signs.
Ms. Donna Kassens, 1509 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that she concurs with Mr.
Kowalski; this will dirty-up Des Plaines; vote no;
the money is not worth it.
TEXT AMEND:
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-13-03
TEXT AMEND./
OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING
SIGNS:
ORDINANCE
M-31-03
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/NWMC
AUCTION:
PARKING PAD/
1073 STOCKTON:
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PAGE NINE
Ms. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that the aldermen should listen
to the people; treat Des Plaines as a jewel and care
for it as a jewel.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
City Council stating that we will need advertisement
for some of our events and the money would be good;
this won't be that bad.
Moved by
Ordinance
AMENDMENT
SECTION
Sayad,
Z-12-03,
TO THE
11. 6 /
CLASSIFICATION"
MANUFACTURING AND
seconded by Argus, to adopt
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE
"REGULATION BY DISTRICT
SUBSECTION B, "COMMERCIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS." Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance Z-13-03 I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE
SECTION 11. 3 "SIGN PERMITS" SUBSECTION 3, "ISSUANCE
OF THE PERMIT." Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvias, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
second reading and adopt Ordinance M-31-03, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BUILDING CODE -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of May 7, 2003, regarding a
request for a Parking Pad Variation at 1073 Stockton
Avenue approximately 9.5 feet wide by 65.38 feet
long; Staff is recommending against granting this
request.
Mr. Darren Nowalski, 1073 Stockton Ave., addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that he keeps his
van on the street, but does not feel safe even
1073 STOCKTON
(Cont'd.)
COMMONWEALTH
EDISON TREE
TRIMMING
AGREEMENT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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though it is locked; he wants to park his truck on
the side of the house; cars are an obstruction on
the street.
Ms. Carol Ehnert, 1081 Stockton Ave., addressed the
Conunittee of the Whole stating that Mr. Nowalski's
children play on her driveway; there is not enough
room for a parking pad on the side of the house; she
objects to this variation.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to reconunend to
the City Council that petitioner work with Staff and
his neighbor to reach a compromise regarding
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments (Hard Surface Limitations), for property
located at 1073 Stockton Avenue, to permit expansion
of existing driveway and parking pad from 9.89' wide
by 28.82' long to 9.5' wide by 65.38' long and
report back to the City Council. Motion declared
carried.
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo
of May 8, 2003, regarding a four-year tree trinuning
agreement with Conunonwealth Edison.
Alderman Sayad stated that the City's Forestry
Department will have to monitor ComEd; put the areas
that are to be trinuned on cable.
Dr. M. McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the
Conunittee of the Whole stating that the City will
have to keep an eye on ComEd; we should take an
active role in making sure ComEd follows the
agreement.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Conunittee of the Whole asking if dangerous trees
also means those that will fall on power lines.
Alderman Murphy stated yes.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff reconunendation and reconunend to the City
Council approval of a four-year agreement with
Conunonwealth Edison effective June 1, 2003 through
May 31, 2007 for Tree Trinuning; Conunonwealth Edison
notify the City upon each renewal; City Council
review agreement at time of each renewal; and
further reconunend that Resolution R-64-03 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to
reconunend to the City Council approval of the May
19, 2003 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$2,197,234.08; and further reconunend that Resolution
R-61-03 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
VACATION OF
TIMES DRIVE:
ORDINANCE
M-28-03
2002
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIA. :
ORDINANCE
M-32-03
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES WAGE
INCREASE:
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MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held April
29, 2003, to approve vacation of Times Drive from
Executive Way south to Oakton Street; contingent
upon petitioner providing a fully dedicated access
road on the east side of his property that complies
with all traffic standards for emergency and
business vehicles; and City Attorney be authorized
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to adopt
Ordinance M-28-03, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2002 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2002. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-32-03. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Argus voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-3 2 -0 3 , AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I "PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED", SCHEDULE I-1 "PUBLIC SAFETY
SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED" SCHEDULE I-B
"PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED,"
SCHEDULE II, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS
PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED" SCHEDULE II-A "CLERICAL,
ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL/NON-
UNIONIZED," SCHEDULE III, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING
AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED" SCHEDULE III-A
"TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION
PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED", SCHEDULE IV "LABOR AND
TRADES PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED", SCHEDULE IV-A "LABOR
AND TRADES SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED", AND
SCHEDULE V, "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED" OF
SECTION 1-15-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE I " OF CHAPTER 15 I TITLE I I OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE
MAY l, 2003 TO APRIL 30, 2004. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Smith
1-Argus
1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
PARKING PAD/
1073 STOCKTON:
COMMONWEALTH
EDISON TREE
TRIMMING
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R-64-03
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-61-03
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to
concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole
that petitioner work with Staff and his neighbor to
reach a compromise regarding Variation to Section 4-
7-9 of the Building Code Amendments (Hard Surface
Limitations), for property located at 1073 Stockton
Avenue, to permit expansion of existing driveway and
parking pad from 9. 89' wide by 2 8. 82' long to 9. 5'
wide by 65.38' long and report back to the City
Council. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole approval of
a four-year agreement with Commonwealth Edison
effective June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2007 for Tree
Trimming; Commonweal th Edison notify the City upon
each renewal; City Council review agreement at time
of each renewal; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-64-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH
EDISON AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR TREE TRIMMING
SERVICES. Motion declared carried. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by
recommendation of Committee
Resolution R-61-03, BE IT
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Argus, to concur with
of the Whole to adopt
RESOLVED BY THE CITY
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, 197, 234. 08. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Becker
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 9:47 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:25 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Smith, Argus.
PERSONNEL:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City Council
agree with the terms and provisions of the City
Manager Employment Agreement and Staff be authorized
to execute the Agreement with David J. Niemeyer,
candidate for City Manager. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
MAYOR