12-15-2003071
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, DECEMBER 15, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 15, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Murphy, Sayad, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Brookman and Becker were absent. Alderman
Becker arrived in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Alderman Christiansen arrived in Executive Session at
6:14 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session
at 6:20 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive
Session at 6:35 p.m. Alderman Beauvais left the meeting
at 9:42 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering
Oakley, Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari, Director of
Public Works Dusckett, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2004
APPROPRIAT . :
CALL TO
ORDER:
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation, acquisition of
real property -City of Chicago-O'Hare and personnel "
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Dr. William
Grice III, First Congregational Church of Des Plaines,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Reverend Dr. William Grice III
and Debra Walusiak, Community Resource Director of the
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, who presented
a Certification of Appreciation to the City for its
ongoing support such as financial contributions and food
drives of the Self-Help Closet & Pantry to assist the
needy in Des Plaines.
Mayor Arredia introduced Traffic Unit Supervisor Police
Sergeant Dougherty who present "Saved by the Belt" awards
to non-offending drivers who were recently involved in
a traffic accident and due to their wearing a seat belt
prevented or diminished serious injury.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15,
2003
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:18
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to lega~
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on '\''
PUBLIC HEAR.
(Cont'd.)
DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
CDBG REPORT:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
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the proposed Year 2004 Appropriations Ordinance for
fiscal year beginning January 1, 2004, in the amount of
$120,078,675.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief overview.
Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen and
the public. There were none.
Further action on this matter under Cornrni ttee of the
Whole -Item lb, this evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Arredia announced that the Public Hearing for the
Community Development Block Grant Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report has been rescheduled for January 19,
2004, as well as approval of the Report (Items 18 and 18a
under Consent Agenda this evening ) .
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that residents were not given proper
notice of the meetings regarding the asphalt plant; he
will be requesting an investigation of this matter.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the new club located behind
Oli veti' s Restaurant is something for the City to be
proud of; they play jazz and blues; it has a very
sophisticated atmosphere; upper middle class; this is the
kind of people we want in downtown Des Plaines.
Mrs. Noreen Lake, 1538 Campbell Avenue, addressed the
City Council as president of the Board of Trustees for
the Des Plaines Library; use of the Library reached a
milestone on December 3, 2003 when the one (1) millionth
item was checked out; she thanked the Library Staff, the
volunteers and the residents by being active library
users.
Alderman Christiansen stated that there is not enough
time to have a contest through the schools for the
vehicle sticker logo as approved by the City Council on
December 1, 2003; the Friends of the Library are
celebrating their 50th anniversary next year so he would
like their logo used on the 2004-2005 vehicle sticker.
Alderman Christiansen requested that the matter of using
t he Friends of the Library logo on the 2004-2005 vehicl e
stickers be placed on the Consent Agenda on January 5,
2004.
Ms. Mary Ellicson, 38 9 Amherst Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating her concern about the conduct of the City
Council at the December 1, 2003 meeting and that of the
people in the audience; the voting procedure went too
fast; it should have been explained to the residents; we
need to work together to have a more productive City
Council meetings.
Ms. Terry Nelson, 1330 Rand Road, addressed the City
Council; she is also the president of the Illinois Mobile
Home Owners Association, so she wears two (2) hats but
her heart is as a resident; your decision will negatively
impact the people living in the Touhy Mobile Home Park;
it will also affect the whole City; please don't allow
this plant 100' from these homes.
Ms. Nicole Linstad, 438 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #294,
addressed the City Council and spoke against the
variation at 320 W. Touhy Avenue and the conduct of
of the aldermen at the meeting on this matter; there
be noise, dust and traffic problems.
some
wil~
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
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Frank Weber (child), 416 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #115,
addressed the City Council asking why you made a decision
when you don't have all the facts; if you need the money
why don't you stop spending money you don't have on other
things.
Francisco Leija (child), 416 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #128,
addressed the City Council stating that Alderman Becker
said this was a non-issue; would you or Alderman Murphy
live here and have this in your backyard?; it is not nice
to call people names.
Raul Leija (child), 416 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #128,
addressed the City Council stating that we want the City
Council to deliberate their decision.
Mr. Daniel Aloisio, 2215 Birch Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he has lived here for 27 years and
there have been many, many issues during that time; he
has his opinion and you have yours; he was embarrassed
and appalled at what went on at the December 1st meeting;
you need to act more professionally; we should respect
each other.
Ms. Paige Bates, 418 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #131, addressed
the City Council stating that she is here again to speak
out against this asphalt plant; this could have been
built elsewhere; you give more thought to a stop sign;
there will be health hazards here; we will be boycotting
this City.
Mr. Roland Zierk, 412 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #86, addressed
the City Council stating that the aldermen would not want
this asphalt plant in their backyard; you consider us
second-class citizens so it is OK for us; there will be
serious health hazards; you either don't care or don't
understand, or both .
Nick Montano (child), 420 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #20,
addressed the City Council stating that he likes living
here.
Bruce, who resides at 424 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #180,
addressed the City Council asking if the aldermen would
like this plant next to their house; you should all be
ashamed of yourselves; this was all fast-tracked by the
City Council; you don't live by rules of ethics.
Paul, who resides at 422 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #184,
addressed the City Council stating that he was appalled
that people were not given the chance to speak about this
issue; we are residents of Des Plaines; this should never
have happened.
Ms. Mary Zierk, 412 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #86, addressed
the City Council asking why they can't get justice; we
help people; there should be justice for all; put this
in your backyard.
Mrs. Dolores Vels, 1019 E. Wicker Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that as a member of Des Plaines
Citizens for Responsible Development her heart went out
to the people that come here with their children who have
asthma and how this plant will affect them; go visit the
site where Plote now operates; most of you have ignored
this; listen to the people.
Mrs. Chris Zenner, 406 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #36,
addressed the City Council stating that she would like
to applaud Alderman Brookman for her efforts to stop thi s
project; why are you jeopardizing her daughter's heart.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
SENIOR MGMT.
COMPENSATION:
ACQUIS. OF
PROP./O'HARE
AIRPORT-
CH I CAGO:
PEND. LITIG./
SWALLOW VS.
HARDIN VS.
CITY:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Mr. Tom Dore, 606 Berkshire Lane, addressed the City
Council thanking the aldermen for all the time they put
in on the residents' behalf; he appreciates it; he was
disappointed in one alderman during the December 1, 2003
meeting.
Mr. Bill Maher, 872 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he wished he spoke as well as Mr.
Dore; he wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year and thank the aldermen for their service.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the original issue with Plote was
the height variation; they did not need the City's
permission to build there, just the variation; he can't
believe any alderman would put a child in danger; he
would suggest the aldermen follow Council rules.
Ms. Joan Blackmore, 434 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #272,
addressed the City Council stating that tonight she
learned that freedom of speech is not dead; we spend our
money in Des Plaines; we should be heard.
Mr. Joe Bagdonas, 400 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #456,
addressed the City Council and spoke in great detail
about the grading of the property when it was owned by
MC Steel and his efforts to have it corrected; he is
calling for the resignation of the City Attorney.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to approve the
following senior management compensation plan:
--general wage increases afforded to other employee
groups would not apply to the actual salaries of senior
management employees, only their respective salary
ranges; and
--merit increases and/or bonuses would be the sole source
of any increase in compensation for senior management
employees, based upon his or her annual performance
review; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Say ad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding acquisition of real
property/O'Hare Airport Expansion -City of Chicago.
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 Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding pending
litigation/Swallow Construction Corporation vs. Hardin
Paving Company vs. City. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad requested that Items 17 and 17a be removed
from the Consent Agenda (Items 18 and 18a were removed
earlier in the meeting) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to
Consent Agenda except for Items 1 7, 1 7 a,
Motion declared carried.
establish a
18 and 18~
CONSENT AGEN.
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2003A &
2003C BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-88-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2003B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-89-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 20030
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-90-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2002A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-91-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2001
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-92-03
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-83-03, M-84-03, M-85-03 and M-86-03 were adopted;
Ordinances M-88-03, M-89-03, M-90-03, M-91-03, M-92-03,
M-93-03, M-94-03, M-95-03, M-96-03, M-97-03, M-98-03, M-
99-03, Z-39-03 and Z-40-03 were placed on First Reading;
and Resolutions R-128-03, R-131-03 and R-132-03 were
adopted.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held December
1, 2003, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003A
and Year 2003C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
in the amount of $511,884.39 for Series 2003A and
$124,207.50 for Series 2003C, as provided in Ordinance
M-43-03; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-88-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE
2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES
2003A AND SERIES 2003C. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003B
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $49,323.47, as provided in Ordinance M-45-03; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
89-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2003B. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003D
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $262,052.50, as provided in Ordinance M-58-03; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
90-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003D.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2002A
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $431,471.58, as provided in Ordinance M-28-02; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
91-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2002A. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $368,655, as provided in Ordinance M-30-01; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
92-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2001B &
2001C BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-93-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2000
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-94-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1999
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-95-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1998
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-96-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1997A,
1997B &
1997C BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-97-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 19970
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-98-03
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 1996A &
1996B BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-99-03
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001B
and Year 2001C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
in the amount of $160,000 for Series 2001B and $265,475
for Series 2001C, as provided in Ordinance M-72-01; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
93-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001B
AND SERIES 2001C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $412,992, as provided in Ordinance M-25-00; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
94-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1999
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $895,218, as provided in Ordinance M-6-99; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-95-03,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1999 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1998
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $1, 753, 324, as provided in Ordinance M-24-98; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
96-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1998
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
1997A, Year 1997B and Year 1997C General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $149,156 for
Series 1997A and $250,445 for Series 1997B, as provided
in Ordinance M-36-97; Series 1997C was refunded with the
2003D Bond (see Ordinance M-90-03); and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-97-03, ABATEMENT
OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997A, SERIES 1997B AND
SERIES 1997C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 19970
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $779,070, as provided in Ordinance M-60-97; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
98-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1997D. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1996A
and Year 1996B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
in the amount of $688,800 for Series 1996A and $73,290
for Series 1996B, as provided in Ordinance M-64-96; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
99-03, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003 TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1996A, SERIES 1996B.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
03-64-V
VARIATION/
1330 HARDING:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-39-03
ZONING CASE
03-67-V
14 KING:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-40-03
MFT FUND
ABATEMENT/
1996A BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-128-03
LEASE AGREE./
POLICE RES.
CENTER, 1926
& 1928 TOUHY:
Resolution
R-129-03
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals ,
re Zoning Case 03-64-V, to permit construction of one (1)
additional dwelling unit on a lot with two (2) existing
dwelling units and a total lot area of $6 ,296 sq . ft.
instead of the required 8,400 sq. ft.; permit a s i deyard
setback of 2.74'; and permit a reduction of the required
off-street parking spaces from five (5) cars to three (3)
cars, on property located at 1330 Harding Avenue in R-3
Townhouse Residential District; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-39-03. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-39-03 , AN ORDINAN CE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 7. 2-6, SECTION 7 . 2-6D,
AND SECTION 9. 7 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A GARDEN APARTMENT
WITHIN A R-3 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AT 1330
HARDING AVENUE IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 03-64-V ).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 03-67-V, to permit construction of a 6'
high privacy fence in the front yard along Mt. Prospect
Road, instead of the permitted 4' high, 50% open fence,
on property located at 14 King Lane in R-1 Single Family
Residential District; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-40-03. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-40-03, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS 8.2-lB. AND 8.2-6A .
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A
6 FOOT, 100% SOLID FENCE, INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 4
FOOT, 5 0 % OPEN FENCE AT 14 KING LANE , DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS (CASE 03-67-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute the State of Illinois Department of
Transportation's (IDOT) "Obligation Retirement
Resolution" for the abatement of 1996A General Obligation
Refunding Bonds in the amount of $200,000 as provided in
Ordinance M-64-96, from the City's allotment of Motor
Fuel Tax Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolut i on
R-128-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
"OBLIGATION RETIREMENT RESOLUTION" FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ABATING THE 2003 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE 1996A GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND. 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 authori zed
to execute Commercial Lease with Bill Karambenis, 193 0
E. Touhy Avenue, to provide space for a Police
Neighborhood Resource Center (PNRC) at 1926 and 1928 E.
Touhy Avenue for a period of five (5) years beginning
March 1, 2003 and ending February 29, 2008, at monthly
fee of $2,100 for 2003-2004, $2,200 for 2004-2005, $2,300
for 2005-2006, $2, 400 for 2006-2007, and $2 , 500 for 2007-~
R-129-03
(Cont'd.)
CDBG ANNUAL
PERF. & EVAL.
REPORT:
Resolution
R-130-03
VEH. ENFORCE.
AGREEMENT/
2074
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-131-03
VEH. ENFORCE.
AGREEMENT/
D.P. PARK
DISTRICT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-132-03
DENIAL/6b
TAX CLASSIF./
333 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
HIRING OF CD
DIRECTOR:
Consent
Agenda
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2 0 0 8 /Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-129-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A "COMMERCIAL LEASE" BETWEEN BILL KARAMBENIS
"LESSOR," AND THE DES PLAINES POLICE DEPARTMENT "LESSEE ,"
FOR THE FIVE-YEAR LEASE OF THE POLICE NEIGHBORHOOD
RESOURCE CENTER LEASE AT THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1926 AND
1928 E. TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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.
As announced earlier in the evening, approval of t h e
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG )
Program Year -October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003, and
the approval of Resolution R-130-03 has been rescheduled
for January 19, 2003.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Agreement for Enforcement o f
Municipal Ordinances on Private Property with Afco
Products, Inc., for police, traffic and parking
enforcement on property located at 2074 Mannheim Road ;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-131-03, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER
TITLES 5 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," 6 "POLICE
REGULATIONS" AND 7 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE
CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND AFCO PRODUCTS, INC. LOCATED AT 2074 MANNHEIM
ROAD , DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Agreement for Enforcement of
Municipal Ordinances on Private Property with Des Plaines
Park District, 2222 Birch Street, for police, traffic and
parking enforcement on all properties occupied by Des
Plaines Park District located in Des Plaines; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-132-03, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT
OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER TITLES 5 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY," 6 "POLICE REGULATIONS" AND 7 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT FOR ALL
PROPERTIES OCCUPIED BY DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT LOCATED
IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to deny request from Displaycraft
and Travel Caddy/Champion for renewal of Cook County 6b
property tax classification granted to them on November
20, 1995 (Resolution R-68-95), for property located at
333 Touhy Avenue. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager be authorized to
begin the process for the hiring of Director of Community
Development. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-83-03
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-84-03
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-85-03
YEAR 2003
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #5:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-86-03
LIQ. LIC./
1141 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
2004
APPROPRIA. :
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-83-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-84-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-85-03, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Ordinance
M-86-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 5,
"NUMBER OF LICENSES LIMITED" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR VITOSHA 65,
INC. D/B/A MEHANA RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 1141 LEE STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the December 15, 2003 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,541,529.06;
and further recommend that Resolution R-133-03 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg gave a brief review of the
proposed 2004 Appropriations; Staff is recommending that
the ordinance be placed on First Reading at appropriate
time this evening and that Staff be authorized to
continue to operate their departments at the 2003 budget
amounts until final approval of the ordinance.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff and recommend to the City Council to accept the
proposed 2004 Appropriations in the amount of
$120,078,675; Staff be authorized to continue to operate
their departments at the 2003 budget amounts until final
approval of the ordinance; and further recommend that
Ordinance M-100-03 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening.
Motion by Alderman Brookman to separate the motion DIED
FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
APPROPRIA.
(Cont'd.)
WATER RATE
INCREASE/
CITY OF
CHICAGO:
LIQ. LIC./
1186 LEE:
FINAL PLAT/
SOLADZ SUBDI.
1779 CORA:
Reconsider-
ation
ORDINANCE
M-87-03
2003 TAX
LEVY -AS
AMENDED:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-133-03
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to call for
the question. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Brookman voted no.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Alderman
Brookman voted no. Alderman Brookman stated that she is
voting no on the 2004 Appropriations, but yes on Staff
being authorized to operate at the 2003 budget amounts.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, t o concu r with
Staff and recommend to the City Council to approve a two-
year water rate increase beginning January 1, 2004 a t
$2.710 and January 1, 2005 at $2.839 per 100 cubic f eet
of consumption to cover the cost of the recent water rate
increase by the City of Chicago; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-101-03 at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carri ed.
Aldermen Murphy and Brookman voted no.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Petitioners Jesus and Maria Perez were sworn in by City
Clerk McAllister and gave testimony before the Committee
of the Whole regarding their request for a new Class H-1
Beer and Wine Only Liquor License for property located
at 1186 Lee Street.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve a new Class H-1 Beer and Wine Only Liquor
License for property located at 1186 Lee Street, d/b/a
El Mariachi Restaurant; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Argus, seconded by Becker, to RECONSIDER motion
approved by the City Council on November 3, 2003, as
follows:
"Moved by Argus, seconded by Christiansen, to DENY
approval of Final Plat for Roman Zoladz Subdivision, 1779
Cora Street.n Motion declared carried. Alderman
Christiansen voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION to approve Final Plat for Roman Zoladz
Subdivision, 1779 Cora Street with three (3) 50' lots;
and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-
87-03 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2004. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-133-03, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNC IL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,541,529.06. Upon roll call, the vote was: ~
R-133-03
(Cont'd.)
2004
APPROPRIA. :
Ordinance
M-100-03
WATER RATE
INCREASE/
CITY OF
CHICAGO:
Ordinance
M-101-03
LIQ. LIC./
1186 LEE:
ADJOURNMENT:
PAGE ELEVEN
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept the
proposed 2004 Appropriations in the amount of
$120,078,675; Staff be authorized to continue to operate
their departments at the 2003 budget amounts until final
approval; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-100-03, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE
"ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. Upon rol l
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on January 19, 2004).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve a
two-year water rate increase beginning January 1, 2 0 04
at $2.710 and January 1, 2005 at $2.839 per 100 cubic
feet of consumption to cover the cost of the recent water
rate increase by the City of Chicago; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-101-03,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES" CHAPTER
1, "WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS" SECTION 7, "RATES" TO
INCREASE WATER RATES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on January 5, 2004 ).
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve a new
Class H-1 Beer and Wine Only Liquor License for property
located at 1186 Lee Street, d/b/a El Mariachi Restaurant;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance .
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on January 5, 2004 ).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF~-=~~-=~----=-=~\~~-' 2004
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR