07-21-2003264
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, JULY 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, July 21, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent. Alderman Brookman
arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant to the City Manager-
EDC Director Schneider, Assistant Director of Finance Jisa, Deputy Police
Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering Oakley,
Director of Public Works Dusckett, Acting Director of Human Resources
Bajor and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced State Senator Susan Garrett,
29th Legislative District, who read a proclamation from
the Senate of the 93rct General Assembly recognizing Des
Plaines as an ethnically diverse community, recipient of
two (2) individual Governor's Hometown Awards, and the
steadfast leadership of Mayor Arredia.
Alderman Beauvais made a brief power point presentation
regarding the facts for the new Fire Station at Lee
Street and Prospect Avenue, i.e. location, costs ,
building size and financing; the Public Safety Committee
and Staff are more than willing to work with the
residents on the exterior design of the building,
landscape design, buffering, sidewalks and other related
issues.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council questioning why some recent committee meetings
have been held during the day; most people in the City
work; these meetings should be at night.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that the Dodge World building on Lee
Street is now vacant; this could be a multi-use building
for the City; the Police Department could move there;
Public Works could park some of their vehicles there; the
cost would be cheaper than building a new building; we
should discuss this; it is here and available.
A resident from 905 Center Street addressed the City
Council stating that this $35 million project should be
put on a referendum; we spent all this money on the
Oakton Street Fire Station and now we are going to tear
it down; this is a waste of money.
Ms. Mary Rohde, 1718 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating her concern about the new Fire Station
on Lee Street; Lee Street will flood; you have not
addressed all the problems that will follow; raise her
taxes, but spend her money wisely; people are being
driven out of town by this.
Mrs. Renee Ekman, 1101 Prospect Lane, addressed the City
Council questioning when the meeting was held that
determined the location of the new Fire Station; we were
not aware of any public discussion about this; she
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd. )
ZONING CASE
03-32-V
VARIATION/
2518 RUSTY:
Ordinance
Z-21-03
BUS. REGUL.
CERTIFICATE/
FAILURE TO
COMPLY
PENALTY:
PROPOSED
MODIFICATIONS
WILLE ROAD
TIF #5 REDEV.
AGREEMENT:
ORDINANCE
Z-19-03
CONDIT. USE/
1029
GRACELAND:
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offended by the attitude of the City Council; Dodge World
is available and would not impede a residential area; the
money could be better spent somewhere else.
A resident at 465 Oak Street addressed the City Council
stating that he watched the meeting of July 7, 2003 and
it was really pathetic to see the people coming here t o
speak thinking the City Council was listening to them;
you don't; so the residents should get ready for a $1 7
million Fire Station; it's coming; you don't listen; this
is not responsible government.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he has attended meetings where the
Citizens for Responsible Development have lohbied the
City Council against the project on Oakton Street; you
have a responsibility to weigh this issue; this group
says the City Council does not respect their views; in
his opinion, this accusation has not been proven; he
objects to the Citizens for Responsible Development
targeting the Third Ward alderman, she has done her job.
Mrs. Renee Ekman, 1101 Prospect Lane, addressed the City
Council asking who is responsible for reviewing the flood
plans for the new Fire Station. City Engineer Oakley
said the site plans will be reviewed by the Engineering
Department.
Mr. John Graziadei, 1050 Wicke Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that his group did turn in qualified
signatures on their petitions against the project on
Oakton Street; we walked all the Wards; we didn't think
it was necessary to ask for their voter's card.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to RECONSIDER
motion defeated on July 7, 2003 "to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals ,
re Zoning Case 03-32-V, to permit construction of an
oversized garage, 25' x 52.22', instead of the ma x imum
permitted size of 24' x 30' contingent upon petitioner
agreeing that the garage is to be used solely for the
storage of automobiles and household goods and not
construct any additional buildings on the lot or request
any other variations for the lot; on property located at
2518 Rusty Drive in R-1 Single-Family Residential
District; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-21-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION
TO SECTION 8 .1-3E OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 2518 RUSTY
DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS;" and POSTJ?ONE for
discussion on August 4, 2003 under Unfinished Business.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
August 4, 2003, the matter of Business Regulation
Certification/Failure to Comply Penalty, 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
August 4, 2003, the matter of the proposed modifications
to the Wille Road TIF #5 Redevelopment Agreement,
scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole
later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE until
August 4, 2003, Second Reading of Ordinance Z-19-03, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 7.2-4(D) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A CONGREGATE HOUSING
FACILITY IN A C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
LOCATED AT 1029 S. GRACELAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 03-24-CU). Motion declared carried.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
2003 GO BOND
ISSUE/TIF
AREAS & FIRE
STATION:
Ordinance
M-43-03
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
162 LANCE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-44-03
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
ASHLAND AND
CENTER STS.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-10-03
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Alderman Brookman requested that Items 1, la, 7 and 7a
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, la, 7 and 7a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-38-03, M-39-03, M-
40-03, M-41-03 and Z-22-03 were adopted; Ordinances M-44-
03 and T-10-03 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-81-03, R-82-03, R-83-03, R-86-03, R-87-03
and R-88-03 were adopted.
Alderman Brookman questioned why this matter was on the
Consent Agenda; there should be full discussion; she
asked what the interest rates will be on these bonds;
each bond issue should be considered separately; she has
no problem with the bonds for TIF #6.
Motion by Smith that each bond issue be considered
separately died for lack of a second.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City be authorized to issue
$7,835,000 in General Obligation Bonds for Series 2003A
and $2,250,000 in Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2003C, for land acquisition cost in TIF areas and
financing of the new Fire Station's land and
architectural fees; and place on First Reading Ordinance
M-43-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003A, AND TAXABLE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003C, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman asked that
the record show she voted yes on the bonds for TIF #6.
(further action on this matter under Unfinished Business
on August 4, 2003)
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, 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
162 W. Lance Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-44-03,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNER PAUL McCREADIE FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 162 WEST LANCE
DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
to amend Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 4 -"Parking Limited
in Designated Places" of the City Code, that parking be
restricted between the driveways at 1454 Ashland Avenue
and 905 Center Street from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance T-10-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING,
STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 4, "PARKING LIMITED IN
DESIGNATED PLACES" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda. ~
CLASS 6(b)
PROP. TAX
EXEMPTION/
622 E.
N.W. HWY.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-81-03
CLASS 6(b)
PROP. TAX
EXEMPTION/
WILLE ROAD
AREA:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-82-03
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
FINNANDER
RESUB. , 1500
OXFORD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-83-03
FINAL PLAT/
141-161 EAST
RIVER RD.:
Resolution
R-85-03
PURCHASE OF
SECURITY
WINDOWS AND
ELEC. GATE/
WATER PLANT
2555 MAPLE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-86-03
Resolution
R-87-03
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City support and consent to the
granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b )
property tax exemption to R. G. Smith Equipment Company,
for proposed new construction and substantial
rehabilitation of property located at 622 E. Northwest
Highway; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-81-
03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 622 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY TN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City support and consent to the
granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6(b)
property tax exemption to Wille Road L.L.C., % Colliers,
Bennett & Kahnweiler, 9700 W. Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL
60018, for proposed new construction on vacant property
located at Wille Road, generally bounded by the center
line of Wille Road to the north, private properties to
the west and to the east, and Illinois Toll Highway
Authority property to the south; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-82-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON WILLE
ROAD TIF #3, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS PURSUANT TO COOK
COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements that
include construction of a storm sewer and public sidewalk
for Finnander Resubdivision, 1500 Oxford Road; and
authorize release of public improvement surety in the
amount of $2, 321. 2 0 (cash warranty in the amount of
$2, 321. 20 will be held for 18 months); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-83-03, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR FINNANDER
RESUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1500 OXFORD AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Final Plat for East River Road
Townhouse Subdivision, 141-161 East River Road; Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-85-03, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EAST RIVER ROAD
TOWNHOUSE SUBDIVISION PLAT LOCATED AT 141-161 E. RIVER
ROAD. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and
Brookman voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from A & J Glass,
Inc., 6238 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631, for
the purchase and installation of nine (9) security
windows at the Des Plaines Water Plant, 2555 Maple
Street, for a total cost of $5,986; AND accept proposal
from Electronic Entry Systems, Inc., 1056 Gage Street,
Winnetka, IL 60093, for the purchase and installation of
an electronically operated gate at the Des Plaines Water
Plant, 2555 Maple Street, for a base price of $11,831,
plus the Knox Key option ($423) and Radio Control option
($370) for a total cost of $12,624; all funded by 2003
Budget; it would be in the best interest of the City that
usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to
adopt:
Resolution R-86-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL BY A&J
GLASS, INC. TO PURCHASE WINDOWS WITH SECURITY GLASS FOR
THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC WORKS WATER PLANT; and
WATER PLANT
(Cont'd.)
ANTENNA LEASE
AGREEMENT/
1402 HOWARD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-88-03
WAIVE PERMIT
FEES/
BUCKHORN HOME
PARK, 2993
CURTIS:
Consent
Agenda
WATER MAIN/
WESTFIELD
DRIVE:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
178
CAMBRIDGE:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
850 ALFINI:
Consent
Agenda
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Resolution R-87-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL BY
ELECTRONIC ENTRY SYSTEMS, INC. TO PURCHASE AN
ELECTRONICALLY-OPERATED GATE FOR THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC
WORKS WATER PLANT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Lease Agreement with VoiceStream
GSM I Operating Company, LLC, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue,
Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60631, to permit installation of
wireless antennae on City's water tower located at 1402
E. Howard Street (Howard & Chestnut Streets); term of the
lease is five (5) years and can be renewed for four (4)
additional five-year periods; City to receive a rental
fee of $15,000 for the first year which will be increased
by 5% for each subsequent year of the lease; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-88-03, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND VOICESTREAM
GSM I OPERATING COMPANY, LLC. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Buckhorn
Mobile Home Park that City waive any and all permit fees,
including plumbing, for installation of eight (8) fire
hydrants and installation of an 8" water main (petitioner
to pay for improvements), for property located at 2993
Curtis Street. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Mola
Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 5235, Wheaton, IL
60189, to construct approximately 430' of an 8" diameter
public water main on Westfield Drive (part of the
Westfield Drive Special Service Area #5 approved by the
City Council on June 2, 2003), and approve a change order
in the amount of $32,684 to the 2003 Capital Improvement
Program A Project to fund the improvement. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
a parking pad addition that would extend 4' on one side
of existing driveway and 2' on the other side of the
driveway, making the driveway-parking pad 17' wide x 27'
long, on property located at 178 Cambridge Road. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments, for
property located at 850 Alfini Drive, to permit widening
of existing driveway from approximately 7' to 10' for a
parking pad, and permit construction of a second parking
pad-patio, 12' deep x 24' wide, in the rear yard adjacent
to existing driveway; contingent upon rear parking pad-
patio conforming to applicable building code standards,
and driveway approach from the street will line up with
the driveway at the property line at petitioner's
expense. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
PATIO
VARIATION/
1214
PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT . :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-38-03
SALE OF EQP./
ENGRG. DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-39-03
FIRE INVEST.
POWERS/STATE
STATUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-40-03
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-41-03
TOBACCO ORD.
AMEND . /LOCK
OUT DEVICES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-22-03
MAP AMEND./
1365 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments, for
property located at 1215 Prospect Avenue, to permit
construction of a 18' x 18' patio plus a 3' planting bed
that would extend the patio 21' from the building
foundation (Code prohibits patios from extending more
than 15' from the building foundation); contingent upon
petitioner agreeing to not construct any additional hard
surface or structures on the lot. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to approve Mayoral
appointments/reappointments, as follows:
Appointments:
YOUTH COMMISSION
Janna Stumpf, term to expire December 1, 2005
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Joseph Catalano, term to expire April 30, 2007
Cortney Anderson Wascher, term to expire April 30, 2007
Reappointments:
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL
Donna Holtz, term to expire June 30, 2006
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Edith Behnke, term to expire August 31, 2007
Carol Shannon, term to expire August 31, 2007
Penny Wenstrom, term to expire August 31, 2007
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Tom Mattox, term to expire August 30, 2007
Richard Arthur, term to expire August 30, 2007
LIBRARY BOARD
Rhys Read, term to expire June 30, 2006
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Dick Ohman, term to expire April 30, 2008
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-38-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-39-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, "FIRE
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1, "BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION"
SECTION 5, "INVESTIGATION OF FIRES" TO ADD LANGUAGE TO
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-40-03, AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ.
(2002) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
M-41-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 7, "MERCHANTS AND RETAILERS" ARTICLE
C, "TOBACCO DEALERS" TO ADD LANGUAGE TO 4-7C-4A, AND
DELETE LANGUAGE IN 4-7C-4B2 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
Z-22-03, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM M-1, LIMITED MANUFACTURING TO C-3, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL, LOCATED AT 1365 LEE STREET (CASE 03-22-A) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
CHANGE ORDER
OF AGENDA:
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1073
STOCKTON:
ORDINANCE
Z-24-03
LOT SIZE
REQUIREMENT/
AUTO
DEALERSHIPS:
(amended
agenda item)
ORDINANCE
Z-25-03
CONDIT. USE/
1441 RAND:
(amended
agenda item)
PROPOSED
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
GUIDELINES:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to change the order
of the agenda and bring to the floor the request for a
driveway variation for 1073 Stockton Avenue, scheduled
to be discussed under Unfinished Business later in the
meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to grant
request for Variation to Section 10-1-11 of the Building
Code Amendments to allow widening of driveway to permit
construction of a parking pad 16' wide x 28.82' long in
front of garage and existing service walks on property
located at 1073 Stockton Avenue; contingent upon
petitioner paying all necessary fees and obtaining all
permits but not be required to go through the other
procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCII, WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-24-03,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING CODE SECTION 3.7-4 D. TO ADD A NEW
SUBSECTION 3 THERETO AND CODE SECTION 7.3-6 "C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT" TO REDUCE LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR
MOTOR VEHICLE SALES. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Alderman Sayad stated that the landscaping requirements
and other items must be provided. A representative of
the petitioner addressed the Committee of the Whole and
gave assurance that this would be done.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-25-03,
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES IN A
C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AT 1441 RAND ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 03-27-CU). Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted no.
Assistant City Manager-EDC Director Schneider reviewed
his memo of July 11, 2003, regarding the proposed
architectural design guidelines which resulted from the
meetings with Staff, Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan
Commission, Architectural Commission and The Lakota Group
(who were hired to evaluate and make recommendations);
once approved these guidelines will serve as a "roadmap"
for the Architectural Commission to standardize many
features and geographic areas within the City.
Mr. John LaMotte, The Lakota Group, 70 W. Erie Street,
Chicago, IL 60610, was introduced and made a presentation
of the recommended guidelines; he asked the aldermen to
review the material and return their comments and
suggestions.
Mayor Arredia stated that this is a high priority; he
urged the aldermen to get their comments back as soon as
possible; he would like to get it back to the aldermen
in final form.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to
the City Council that the proposed Architectural Design
Guidelines be reviewed by the aldermen and they return
their comments/suggestions to Staff no later than Augus~
21, 2003. Motion declared carried. '1'
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVIEW/ANNUAL
VEHICLE
STICKER
COMPLIANCE:
CITY MANAGER
FORM OF
GOVERNMENT:
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the July 21, 2003 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,286,093.53;
and further recommend that Resolution R-84-03 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Sayad reviewed in detail the requirement that
residents purchase an annual vehicle sticker for each
vehicle stored or registered in the City; the annual cost
for a sticker is $30 if purchased by June 30th or within
30 days of moving into the City; from July 1st to July
31st, the cost is $40, and thereafter $80; if a sticker
is not purchased in the prior year, a $75 fee is assessed
when purchasing the current year's sticker; no real
estate transfer stamps will be issued until any and all
fines owed to the City are paid.
Ms. Mary Waigand, 306 Diamond Head Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if businesses will be
checked also. Alderman Sayad said only residents are
checked at this point. Mr. Waigand asked if City
inspectors could check also. Alderman Sayad said they
are now.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith stated that a Legal & Licensing Committee
meeting was held on June 26, 2003, to consider the
question of adopting the managerial form of government;
the only difference is the power to hire and remove
department heads; it must be on a referendum either by
the City Council or the citizens; also should the
aldermen be elected "at large" or by Wards?; the
Committee recommends that no changes be made.
Alderman Becker stated that he would like to see the
ordinance amended that if the chain of command is not
followed, the aldermen be informed and sanctions be
placed on the elected official.
Alderman Say ad stated that he thinks it would be a
disservice to the residents to go to "at large;" the
aldermen work hard and build a rapport with their
residents; people want accountability.
Alderman Brookman stated that she doesn't believe we need
to change our form of government right now; it would make
our local government less responsive; she is strongly
opposed to aldermen "at large."
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that it would be more
expensive to run for office "at large;" it works for the
U.S. Senate, why can't it work for us?; you have to have
one person in charge.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this would be more
problematic for the residents; we don't have to have that
system.
Mr. Mike Sweeney, 532 E. Leahy Circle, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that it is important for
the city manager to be able to hire and fire; the problem
with aldermen "at large" is that all the people aren't
able to vote; there would always be contested elections.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that our present ordinance
is extremely clear, but it is not always followed; he
hopes the aldermen listen to the new city manager and ~
CITY MANAGER
(Cont'd.)
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN/
FUNDING
OPTIONS:
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what he recommends; it is important to adhere to the City
ordinance; the city manager runs the day to day business
of the City; do not go around him.
Mr. Rhys Read, 175 Lancaster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the present form of
government is the best form of government.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to NOT make any changes to our current form
of government. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to prepare
amendment to Section 1-7A-5 of the City Code re chain of
command procedure for elected officials and possible
sanctions if not adhered to, and report back to the
Committee of the Whole. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad voted no.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of July
7, 2003, which included the revised Executive Summary to
the Stormwater Master Plan; cost estimates for each
project have been refined and a recommended priority list
for the projects based on structure damage potential; the
overall cost for the plan is estimated to range from
$10.7 to $15.4 million.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that the backyard
flooding portion will cost about $1.8 million and the
City has funds on hand in the General Improvement Fund
($1.3) as well as a State grant ($500,000) to pay fo r
this; it will take about two (2) years to complete this
project.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that the remaining
$13.6 million in projects can be completed over a six
(6)-year period, with $7 million of the total paid from
a one 1-cent increase in the City's motor fuel tax, and
a 26-cent increase for five (5) years to the current 38-
cent storm sewer fee (from $0.38 to $0.64 for five (5 )
years) .
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is concerned about the
alleys; there is nothing in the plan that addresses that.
Alderman Christiansen agreed; we should work on the
alleys first; we should look at that before we do other
projects.
Alderman Murphy stated that this plan is a wonderful
start to abate flooding.
Alderman Sayad stated that this is a great step forward;
we have isolated the problem areas.
Alderman Brookman stated that we have only had this
information for a few days; this should be discussed
during the budget hearings; she doesn't think this is
appropriate right now; we would be accruing massive debt.
Alderman Smith stated that we should not be making this
choice tonight; this should be done at budget time.
Alderman Argus stated that these flooding solutions are
top priority; we are being responsive and accommodating
to our residents; we should go with it.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to approve the backyard flooding portion of
the Stormwater Master Plan in the amount of $1.8 million,
with funding from the General Improvement Fund ( $1. 3
million) and a State grant ($500,000). ~
STORMWATER
(Cont'd.)
PATIO
VARIATION/
1528
PENNSYLVANIA:
RESOLUTION
R-89-03
REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT/
TUCKER-FREED
TIF #5:
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Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has spent a lot
of money to keep water out of her home; she pays a lot
of money in taxes; we need to solve backyard flooding.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that getting the backyard
flooding problem solved is probably the only thing you
can do tonight; the streets can't handle the water now.
Mr. Jim Vinci, 1481 Marshall Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he never sleeps well
during a rainstorm; he has flooding; it disappoints him
to hear people wavering on this issue; he realizes that
this problem won't be solved overnight, but it would be
a start; we need to do something as a community to reduce
the risk of flooding; please vote for this plan even if
it is piecemeal.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees that we should
move forward with the backyard flooding project and look
at the rest at budget time.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Brookman and Smith voted no.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman
Christiansen and Smith voted no.
Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman and Smith stated that
they were not opposed to the backyard flooding portion
of the Stormwater Master Plan, but it should be discussed
at budget time.
Alderman Brookman ask leave of the body to change her
vote to "no" on the original motion. There were no
objections.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to grant request for
Variation to Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit construction of a patio in the rear
yard of property located at 1528 Pennsylvania Avenue,
which would be 25' wide x 15' long and be lot line to lot
line (Code prohibits patios from being within 5' of any
lot line), contingent upon petitioner agreeing to not
build any other structures or hard surface items on the
lot. Motion declared carried (Aldermen Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Argus and Mayor Arredia voted yes; Aldermen
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy and Smith voted no).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Resolution R-89-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE "REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT' BETWEEN TDC
& JFA DES PLAINES LLC, AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-42-03
WATER SHUT
OFF AMEND.:
ORDINANCE
Z-23-03
TEXT AMEND./
PUD
STANDARDS:
STREET SEWER
PROBLEM/
322 ALLES:
(amended
agenda item)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-84-03
CITY MANAGER
FORM OF
GOVERNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-42-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE, TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES' CHAPTER
1, "WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS" SECTION 9, "DELINQUENT AND
NONPAYMENT OF WATER BILLS" TO ADD NEW LANGUAGE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance
Z-23-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE SECTION 3.5-2 (PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENTS) AND SECTION 3.5-3 (PERMITTED
EXCEPTIONS AND MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) CASE 02-78-
A. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and approve Option Two to replace
the existing flood control structure at 322 Alles Street
with an overhead sewer system for the benefit of 322
Alles Street alone, at an approximate cost of
$12,500/General Improvement Fund.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to waive the rules
and permit public input on this matter. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Ken Marek, 324 Alles Street, addressed the City
Council stating that if the City does this repair work
for 322 Alles Street and it doesn't help him, he expects
the City to accept full responsibility and compensate him
for any damages; he doesn't believe Option Two is the way
to go; a better job could be done.
Mrs. Danette Ross, 322 Alles Street, addressed the City
Council stating that they don't want to be responsible
for anyone else; they only want to be responsible for
their property.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-84-03, 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:
$3,286,093.53. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to NOT make any
changes to the City's current form of government. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to prepare amendment to Section 1-7A-5 of th~
CITY MANAGER
(Cont'd.)
PROPOSED
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
GUIDELINES:
STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN/
BACKYARD
FLOODING:
ORDINANCE
Z-24-03
LOT SIZE
REQUIREMENT/
AUTO
DEALERSHIPS:
ORDINANCE
Z-25-03
CONDIT. USE/
1441 RAND:
AJOURNMENT:
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City Code re chain of command procedures for elected
officials and possible sanctions if not adhered to, and
report back to the Committee of the Whole. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
proposed Architectural Design Guidelines be reviewed by
the aldermen and they return their comments/suggestions
to Staff no later than August 21, 2003. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
backyard flooding portion of the Stormwater Master Plan
in the amount of $1. 8 million, with funding from the
General Improvement Fund ($1.3 million) and a State grant
($500,000). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman stated that
she is in favor of the project but we shouldn't make the
decision tonight.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-24-03. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-24-03, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING CODE SECTION 3.7-4 D. TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3
THERETO AND CODE SECTION 7.3-6 "C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT" TO REDUCE LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR
VEHICLE SALES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-25-03. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-25-03, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOWING FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES IN A C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AT 1441 RAND ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 03-27-CU). Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, that tte regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meet~~
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF