01-19-2004094
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, JANUARY 19, 2004
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, January 19, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Say ad, Becker, Smith and Argus.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:33 p.m.
Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:45
p. m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering
Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community
Development Molinari, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse. -
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
CDBG ANNUAL
PERF. RPT.:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss sale of City property. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Richard Mau,
Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MINUTES OF THE PUBIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, JANUARY 19,
2004
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:14
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER ) for Program Year 2002, detailing the
City's use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds, beginning October 1, 2002 and ending September 30,
2003.
Community Development Block Grant Consultant Nancy Dobner
gave a brief overview.
Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen and
the public. There were none. Final action on this
matter under Items 6 and 6a on the Consent Agenda this
evening.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:19 p.m.
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/841
GRACELAND:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
TAXI ORD.
AMENDMENTS/
RE INSPECTION
AND FEE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-3-04
Ordinance
M-4-04
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed to prepare the necessary documents
for the request for proposals to market the sale of 841
Graceland Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he questions the comments made by
the chairman of the Finance & Administration Committee
regarding the budget because it does not include all the
projects, i.e. funding for the new Fire Facility; the
budget is not finished; no grant money was ever received
for this project. Alderman Sayad said that these
projects are going to be addressed in the future; we are
going to have open meetings.
Moved by Sayad,
Consent Agenda.
seconded by Becker, to
Motion declared carried.
establish a
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, 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. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-1-04, M-2-04 and Z-6-04 were adopted; Ordinances M-3-
04, M-4-04, M-5-04 and T-1-04 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-6-04 and R-7-04 were adopted.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
January 5, 2004, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
January 5, 2004. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 1, Section
4-1-6 -"License Fees" and Chapter 12, Section 4-12-1 -
"Taxicab Company Licenses" of the City Code to remove the
Community Service Officers from the inspection process
altogether; authorize Arlington Automotive Service, Inc.,
1001 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL
60005, or Leyden-Windy City Towing & Service Center, 9345
Byron, Schiller Park, IL 60176, to conduct these
inspections (taxi company to pay the inspection cost
directly to the businesses); a re-inspection fee be
implemented for vehicles that fail the inspection
process; a "Des Plaines Chauffeur License" be displayed
in each vehicle passing inspection; and further recommend
to place on First Reading:
Ordinance M-3-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL LICENSE
REGULATIONS" SECTION 6, "LICENSE FEES" OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE; and
Ordinance M-4-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 12, "PUBLIC PASSENGER
VEHICLES" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
SALE OF P.W.
EQUIPMENT TO
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-5-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PROSPECT
AVENUE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-1-04
CDBG ANNUAL
PERF. & EVAL.
REPORT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-6-04
PENTAMATION
UPGRADE
CONTRACT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-7-04
DECEMBER
ELEC. INSPEC.
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize sale of four (4)
Sweepster Leaf Loaders (#538082, #538085, #538086 and
#538087) to the Village of Mt. Prospect, 100 S. Emerson
Street, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, in the total amount of
$8,000; equipment is no longer necessary or useful to or
for the best interest of the City; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-5-04. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-5-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY
AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY
CODE SECTION 1-12-4 AND SECTION 1-12-5. 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 Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
to amend Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 7-3-4 -"Parking
Limited in Designated Places" of the City Code to delete
overnight parking restriction on the north and south
sides of Prospect Avenue, Ash Street to Pine Street; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
1-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 3, "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.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year -October 1,
2002 to September 30, 2003, and City Clerk be authorized
to submit the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD ) by February 2, 2004 ; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-6-04, A
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR PROGRAM
YEAR 2002, A REPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Software License Agreement with
SunGard Pentamation, Inc., 3 W. Broad Street, Suite 1,
Bethlehem, PA 18018, for a two ( 2 ) -year project to
upgrade the City1 s Pentamation accounting software a t a
cost of $75,000 for 2004 and $75,000 for 2005/Budgeted
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-7-04,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BETWEEN PENTAMATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
DATABASE SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004 AND 2005.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve payment to B&F Technical
Code Services, Inc., 2401 W. Hassell Road, Suite 1550 ;
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, Invoice #18921, in the amount
of $7, 520/Building & Code Funds, for electrical
inspection services provided in December, 2003. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
.•
EXPENSE
PAYMENT/NEW
YEAR'S EVE
CELEBRATION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-1-04
LIQ. ORD.
AMEND. RE
DAY CARE
CENTERS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-2-04
LIOo LIC./
1186 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-6-04
TEXT AMEND./
MAIL. NOTICE
REQUIREMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
SUSPEND THE
RULES FOR
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
V:1 /
1/19/04
PAGE FOUR
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize payment to Woolson
Production Group, 1739 Chestnut Avenue, Building #5,
Glenview, IL 60025, in the amount of $5,500 for
professional services provided for the New Year's
celebration at the Des Plaines Library on December 31 ,
2003; this cost was underwritten by R. Franczak &
Associates. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance M-1-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4, "LIQUOR CONTROL"
SECTION 11, "PREMISES RESTRICTIONS" OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance M-2-04, 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 H-1 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A EL
MARIACHI RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 118 6 LEE STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance Z-6-04 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE
SECTION 3 .1-3, "NOTICE," TO ADD THE REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE PERIMETER OF THE
SUBJECT LOT OF RECORD BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) Medium Duty EMA Response
Vehicle, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12 ,
2004. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration, no action required, were the
following reappointments:
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Tom P. Kalayil, Terry Just and Nancy Magill
YOUTH COMMISSION
Ronald Burton, Mary Dankowski and Thomas Simeone
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
February 2, 2004)
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to suspend the
rules to permit public comment at this time. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Phil Manelli, 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot 393, addressed
the City Council stating that he has lived here 37 years,
part of that in corporate Des Plaines; we are as much a
part of Des Plaines as anyone else; some people think we
are second class citizens just because we don't live in
corporate Des Plaines; we are not.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT:
KLAEREN RULES
OF PROCEDURE:
PAGE FIVE
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098
1/19/04
Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the January 19, 2004
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,520,592.91;
and further recommend that Resolution R-8-04 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council the abatement of the Year 2003 Tax
Levy in the amount of $72,982 (from 4% to 3 .5%), as
provided in Ordinance M-87-03; and Ordinance M-7-04 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman
voted no.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed the matter of the Klaeren rules
which were previously discussed on January 5, 2004; these
rules are now mandated by the Court (Klaeren v. Village
of Lisle -2002); it is now required that "interested
parties" should have an unlimited cross-examination of
opposing witnesses, thus rules of procedure become
necessary.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the rules being
presented for approval are model rules compiled by a
selected special committee of attorneys of the Illinois
Municipal League member cities.
Alderman Brookman questioned the legality of these rules.
Motion by Alderman Brookman to recommend to the City
Council that the matter of the Klaeren Rules of Procedure
be tabled for a review of their legality, DIED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND.
Mr. Arnie Seegers, 1707 Campbell Avenue, who is chairman
of the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks these r ule s
are a good idea, but they need a little more refinement ;
a lot of this is common sense, but these procedures are
very important; there should be a provision to permit
modifications; the Zoning Board and the Plan Commission
should meet and review these rules.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole regarding someone being ruled out
of order and whether hearsay can be given. City Attorney
Wiltse said decisions must be made on competent evi dence .
A general discussion followed on hearsay evidence, what
will be acceptable, when would evidence be ruled out of
order.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that these are not the
complete rules; they have been modified by the City
Attorney; who is a "special interested" person?; they
should define this. Alderman Smith said that would b e
up to the chairman.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that these rules will make
it difficult to conduct the meetings; he questioned how
these rules would be administered when the aldermen have
difficulty enforcing "Robert's Rules of Order;" i mplement
your present ordinances; stay as a l egislative body .
KLAEREN
(Cont'd. )
DES PLAINES
THEATER
FEASIBILITY
STUDY:
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1/19/04
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept the proposed Rules of Procedure for Public
Hearings before the Des Plaines Plan Commission, Zoning
Board of Appeals and City Council; and Resolution R-9-04
be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Alderman Brookman stated that the aldermen should
continue to act as a legislative body; we should make new
rules since the ruling of the Illinois Supreme Court is
unclear; we must receive a copy of the official minutes
from the Plan Commission and/or Zoning Board before we
hear a matter.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council to
accept the proposed Rules of Procedure for Public
Hearings before the Des Plaines Plan Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals, but delete the City Council.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that on August 18, 2003, the City
Council authorized the Staff to prepare an RFP and
solicit proposals for a feasibility/marketing study for
the Des Plaines Theater property, 1476 Miner Street, in
an amount not-to-exceed $60,000/TIF Funds, which would
be repaid by the Des Plaines Theater Preservation
Society.
Alderman Becker asked if a market study could be done
City-wide and paid for with TIF Funds. City Manager
Niemeyer said no.
City Manager Niemeyer stated that the Staff needs
direction as to what the City Council wants them to do,
i.e. mail out the RFP and then choose a firm to do such
a study as previously approved, implement a marketing
study that is not site specific as to whether a theater
would be feasible in the community at an approximate cost
of $25,000/General Fund.
Alderman Brookman stated that she would strongly support
a feasibility study done by a third party; the Des
Plaines Theater Preservation Society should be part of
the study group.
Alderman Beauvais asked what we would do wit h this study
when we get it back after investing all this money if we
don't get the consent of the owner. City Manager
Niemeyer said it would give the City a truer picture of
what it would cost to develop this project.
Mayor Arredia stated that he would strongly recommend the
City spend the $25,000 and do a study in the downtown
area.
Mr. Douglas Bryan Bean, 726 Howard Avenue, Secretary of
the Des Plaines Theater Preservation Society, addressed
the Committee of the Whole regarding the Society vision
for this project and benefits for the City; he strongly
urged the City Council to move forward with a full study.
THEATER
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-100-03
2004
APPROPRIA. :
ORDINANCE
M-6-04
SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION:
ORDINANCE
Z-7-04
TEXT AMEND./
PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
100
1 /19/04
PAGE SEVEN
Alderman Becker stated that he would like to see all
parties, the Staff, the Society, the owner, sit down and
work out an understanding of this matter.
Mr. Paul Saletnik, 320 Oxford Road, Vice President of the
Des Plaines Theater Preservation Society, addressed the
Committee of the Whole regarding the comments made about
the condition of the theater building; the owner has made
corrections/repairs and they were done before he began
operation.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this has been going
on for over a year; this owner can do with this property
whatever he wants; there will be a parking problem.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this is a valuable
piece of property; people are asking why we don't do
something with this building; that is why a feasibility
study is needed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council that Staff be authorized to meet with
representatives of the Des Plaines Theater Preservation
Society and the owner of the Des Plaines Theater, 1476
Miner Street to discuss the future plans for this site,
i.e. letter of intent from the owner, landmark status,
and report back to the Committee of the Whole on March
1, 2004. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-100-03 -AS AMENDED, 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 roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-6-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 7-C, "SALARY ADVANCEMENT
WITHIN CLASSIFICATION" BY DELETING THE GENERAL WAGE
INCREASE AND INCREASING THE MERIT BONUS FOR SCHEDULE V
"MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL," OF THE CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-7-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE SECTION 3.4 "CONDITIONAL
USES," SECTION 3.5 "PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS," SECTION
3. 6 "VARIATIONS" AND SECTION 3. 7 "AMENDMENTS." Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-8-04
PROPERTY
TAX
ABATEMENT:
Ordinance
M-7-04
KLAEREN
RULES OF
PROCEDURE:
Resolution
R-9-04
DES PLAINES
THEATER
FEASIBILITY
STUDY:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-8-04, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total :
$2,520,592.91. 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 abate Year
2003 Tax Levy in the amount of $72,982 (from 4% to 3.5%),
as provided in Ordinance M-87-03; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-7-04. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman voted no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-7-04, ABATEMENT OF THE 2003
TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
.Mot;iQR Q.Q..,l;u;01d Qilr:d01d. @_v'<I-.)
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept the
proposed Rules of Procedure for Public Hearings before
the Des Plaines Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
and City Council; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-9-04, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF
PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ATTACHED HERETO AS THE
RULES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE DES
PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND CITY
COUNCIL. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be
authorized to meet with representatives of the Des
Plaines Theater Preservation Society and the owner of the
Des Plaines Theater, 1476 Miner Street to discuss the
future plans for this site, i.e. letter of intent from
the owner, landmark status, and report back to the
Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2004. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman and Smith voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF s+~. « ~ ,
A~rredi:, MAYOR
2004
2/2/04
CORRECTION:
"MOTION DECLARED FAILED." (a two-thirds vote is required
for immediate adoption at the
meeting where an ordinance is
placed on First Reading)