06-21-2004209
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, JUNE 21, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, June 21, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant Director of Finance
Jisa, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Acting Director
of Community Development Molinari, and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
WELCOME:
RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia welcomed the students from Maine West High
School who are participating in the City's Clinical
Government Program, which is now in its 29th year.
Mayor Arredia introduced Betty Stone, Co-President of the
Des Plaines Arts Council, who, along with Co-President
Donna Catlett and Scholarship Chairman Don Gloor,
recognized the following scholarship winners:
Cornell Bar, St. Viator High School
Cristina Enea, Elk Grove High School
Jennifer Moy, Elk Grove High School
Jonathan Prue, Elk Grove High School
Diana Range, Elk Grove High School
Daniel Ruedisueli, Maine West High School
Nick Scalise, Jr., Maine West High School
Maria Surawska, Maine East High School
Kyle Amati, Chippewa Middle School
Kathryn Feldkamp, Algonquin Middle School
Delia Mendez, North Elementary School
Christina Moore, Iroquois Community School
Jade Newman, Chippewa Middle School
Amanda Wessell, Cumberland Elementary School
Police Chief Prandini presented a memorial plaque to
Officer Mike Mellenthin, the trainer/partner of police
canine -Xenion, who passed away in April, 2004; Police
Sergeant Bill Prim and Alex Rothacker, owner/trainer of
TOPS Kennels, described the commitment Officer Mellenthin
and Xenion made to the police department.
Mayor Arredia introduced Special Events Commissioner and
Taste of Des Plaines Chairman Linda Forman who gave a
brief report on the recently held "Taste of Des Plaines,"
it was a tremendous success with over 20,000 people in
attendance; she thanked the City and the community for
their support and participation.
Mr. Mike Lake, 1538 Campbell Avenue, addressed the City
Council as Jr. Vice Commander VFW Post #2992, inviting
everyone to attend the rededication of the Lake Park
Memorial Pavilion on Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.
STUDY/SITE OF
NEW FIRE
STATION:
CONST. MGR. /
FIRE STATION
LEE ST &
PROSPECT:
ZONING CASE
03-57-V
VARIATION/
2839 SCOTT:
ZONING CASE
03-80-FPV
FLOOD PLAIN
VARIATION/
436 COLUMBIA:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE the Public
Safety Committee Report regarding a study for the site
of a new fire station scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE t he
Committee of the Whole (Public Safety) recommendation ,
deferred on June 7, 2004, regarding Construction Manager
Services for Fire Station #2 Headquarters, Lee Street and
Prospect Avenue, scheduled to be discussed under
Unfinished Business later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
July 6, 2004, the matter of Zoning Case 03-57-V, 2839
Scott Street, scheduled to be discussed under Committe e
of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
July 6, 2004, or until it is determined whether a Klaeren
Hearing will be necessary, the matter of Zoning Case 03-
80-FPV, 436 Columbia Avenue, scheduled to be discussed
under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Murphy requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to
Consent Agenda except for Items 3 and
declared carried.
establish a
3a. Motion
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, 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
Z-21-04, Z-22-04, Z-23-04 and Z-24-04 were adopted;
Ordinances M-39-04, M-40-04, T-5-04, T-6-04 , Z-26-04 , Z-
27-04, Z-28-04 and Z-29-04 were placed on First Reading;
and Resolutions R-74-04, R-75-04 , R-76-04, R-77-04 and
R-79-04 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 7,
2004, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
;.,,of Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes
ii~ '1/ of the Exe cu ti ve Session of the City Council meeting held ~""· ·11.... liq pe ;n 1 200 4. Motion declared carried as approved Y//f unanimously under Consent Agenda.
GEN. WAGE
INCREASE/
NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES:
Ordinance
M-38-04
Alderman Murphy stated that she is against this increase;
she does not agree with a cost-of-living plus merit
increases.
Aldermen Sayad stated that he is also against this, and
Alderman Argus stated that she voted against an increase
during the budget hearings.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title I, Chapter 8, Section
1-8-4, Schedules I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, III, IV-A,
IV-B, V-A, V-B, VI-A, VI-B and VII, of the City Code to
grant a 3.5% general wage increase for non-union
personnel (excluding management positions) effective May
1, 2004; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-38-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I
"PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULES I-A
"PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL-FIRE-UNION," I-B "PUBLIC SAFEpP1
GEN. WAGE
(Cont'd. )
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-39-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
715 SHAWN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-40-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PEARSON ST . :
Cons. Agenda
Ordinance
T-5-04
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PERSONNEL-POLICE-UNION," AND I-C "PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL-EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS-UNION;" AMENDING
SCHEDULE I-A "PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/
UNIONIZED" INTO SCHEDULES II-A "PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY
PERSONNEL-FIRE-UNION," AND II-B "PUBLIC SAFETY
SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL-POLICE-UNION;" AMENDING SCHEDULE
I-B "PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED ,"
INTO SCHEDULE III "PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL-
FIRE, POLICE & EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS-NON-UNION;
"AMENDING SCHEDULE II, "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE IV-A
"CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL-UNION;"
AMENDING SCHEDULE II-A "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AN D
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE IV-
B "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNE L-NON-
UNION;" AMENDING SCHEDULE III "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AN D
INSPECTION PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE V-A
TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL-UNION;"
AMENDING SCHEDULE III-A "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE V-B
"TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL-NON-
UNION;" AMENDING SCHEDULE IV "LABOR AND TRADES
PERSONNEL/UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE VI-A "PUBLIC WORKS
PERSONNEL-UNION;" AMENDING SCHEDULE IV-A "LABOR AN D
TRADES SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL/NON-UNIONIZED ," I NTO
SCHEDULE VI-B "PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL-NON-
UNION;" AND SCHEDULE V "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL /NON-
UNIONIZED," INTO SCHEDULE VII "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL-NON-
UNION," OF SECTION 1-8-4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE," OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, BE AMENDED TO REFLECT TITLE CHANGES TO THE
SCHEDULE CLASSIFICATIONS HEREIN ABOVE, AS WELL AS 3.5%
INCREASES TO SCHEDULES I-C, II-A, III, IV-A, IV-B, V-A,
V-B, VI-B & VII, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2004. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Sayad, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman abstained
from voting on all matters pertaining to fire officers
(conflict of interest).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that pursuant to Section 820 ILCS
130/1 of the State Statutes (2004), City establish
prevailing rate of wages for laborers, mechanics and
other workers employed in performing construction of
public works projects for the City; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M-39-04, AN ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ. (2004) PERTAINING TO
WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of a brick-paver driveway apron in the City-
owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at 715
Shawn Lane; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-40-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNERS THOMAS AND SHARON
DRISCOLL, 715 SHAWN LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Mot i on
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
that Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 7-3-4:F.2 -"Three Hour
Parking Limit" of the City Code be amended to delete west
side of Pearson Street, Ellinwood Street south to alley;
and add that there be a three hour parking limit on the
west side of Pearson Street from Ellinwood Street ~
PEARSON ST.
(Cont'd. )
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
SEEGERS ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-6-04
ZONING CASE
04-20-V
FENCE VARIA./
1523 SIXTH:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-26-04
ZONING CASE
04-23-V
FENCE VARIA./
578 KINKAID:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-27-04
ZONING CASE
04-24-CU
CONDIT. USE/
782 OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-28-04
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south to Prairie Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; excluding
Sundays and holidays; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance T-5-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3,
"STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 4, "PARKING
LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE II, OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
that Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 7-3-4:F.3 -"Three Hour
Parking Limit" of the City Code be amended to add three
hour parking limit on the north side of Seegers Road from
Broadway to Seventh Avenue, Monday through Friday, 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays; amend Section 7-3-4:G -"Restricted Parking -
Various Hours" of the City Code to delete no parking on
the north side of Seegers Road from Broadway to Seventh
Avenue, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except Saturday,
Sundays and holidays; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance T-6-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 3,
"STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECT ION 4, "PARKING
LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE II, OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 04-20-V, to permit installation of a 6',
100% opaque fence in the secondary front yard along
Lincoln Avenue, with conditions, instead of the permitted
4', 50% open fence, in R-1 Single Family Residential
District on property located at 1523 S. Sixth Avenue; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-
26-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 6 FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD
OF THE PERMITTED 5 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 1523 SOUTH
SIXTH AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-20-V).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 04-23-V, to permit installation of a 5.5',
100% opaque fence in the secondary front yard along
Wilson Avenue, instead of the permitted 4', 50% open
fence, with conditions, in R-1 Single Family Residential
District on property located at 578 Kinkaid Court; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-
27-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 5 1/2 FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE,
INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 578
KINKAID COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-2 3-V) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 04-24-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit operation of a Class B Restaurant in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 782
W. Oakton Street, Suite H; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-28-04, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A CLASS B
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 782 WEST OAKTON STREET,
UNIT H, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-24-CU). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ZONING CASE
04-04-CU
CONDIT. USE/
379 D.P.
RIVER RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-29-04
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
THOMAS SUBDI.
DOUGLAS-
SPRUCEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-74-04
WATER TOWER
ANTENNAE
LEASE AGREE./
100 N. D.P.
RIVER RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-75-04
TOPOGRAPHIC
SURVEY SVS./
2004 CIP:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-76-04
AGREEMENT/
OA.KTON COMM.
COLLEGE
JULY 4TH
FESTIVITIES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-77-04
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 04-04-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit construction of a branch bank and drive-
through facility, with conditions, in C-3 General
Commercial District on property located at 379 Des
Plaines River Road; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-29-04, AN ORDINANCE GRANTIN G
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION AND DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY LOCATED AT 37 9
SOUTH RIVER ROAD IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-0 4-
CU) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimous ly
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements fo r
Thomas Subdivision, 2166 and 2170 Douglas Avenue and 2169
Sprucewood Avenue, which includes rear-yard storm sewer ,
sanitary sewer and public sidewalks; authorize rel ease
of surety in the amount of $39,347.10 (cash warranty of
$4,371.90 will be held for 18 months); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-74-04, A RESOLUT I ON
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THOMAS SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 2166 DOUGLAS AVENUE AND 2169 SPRUCEWOOD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and Ci ty Clerk be
authorized to execute Lease Agreement with VoiceStream
GSM I Operating Company, LLC, % T-Mobile USA, Inc., 1 2920
SE 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, to permit
installation of a wireless antennae and base stati on on
property located at 100 N. Des Plaines River Road (Ho ly
Family Water Tower), at an initial annual rent of $22,000
with a 5% annual increase; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-75-04, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VOICESTREAM GSM I OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, D/B/A T-MOBILE
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNAE AT 100 NORTH
RIVER ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute agreement with SEC Surveying, 4500
Prime Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050, to perform Topographic
Surveying and Drafting Services for 2004 Capital
Improvement Program, in the amount of $ 69, 195/General
Improvement Fund; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-76-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEC SURVEYING
CONSULTANTS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR TOPOGRAPHIC
SURVEYING AND DRAFTING SERVICES AS PART OF THE 2004
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Letter Agreement with Oakton
Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, to use the Des
Plaines campus for the 4th of July 2004 Festival and
Fireworks on Saturday, July 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.; City to provide Certificate of Insurance; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-77-04, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR USE OF THE OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
FOR THE 4TH OF JULY EVENT FOR THE YEAR 2004. Moti on
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
YOUTH ACTIVI.
CENTER AGREE.
D.P. PARK
DISTRICT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-79-04
PATIO
VARIATION/
715 SHAWN:
Consent
Agenda
MAY
ELEC. INSPEC.
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2004 CONCRETE
IMPROVE.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-21-04
FENCE VARIA./
1790 DEXTER:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-22-04
FENCE VARIA./
1303
BRIAR COURT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-23-04
FENCE VARIA./
1581
WEBSTER LANE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, t~ concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Youth Activity Cente.r Agreement
with Des Plaines Park District, to establish. a Youth
Activity Center at 2222 Birch Street (Des Plaines Pa~k
District Leisure Center); all operating cost to be paid
from us Department of Housing and Urban Developme~t Gr~nt
#B-02-SP-IL-0212, in the amount of $490,000, which will
expire on August 31, 2007; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-79-04, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER
AGREEMENT WITH THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH
A YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER AT THE PARK DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEISURE CENTER, 2222 BIRCH STREET.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to co~cu~ with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a patio, 32' wide x 22' long (Code
prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the
building foundation) on property located at 715 Shawn
Lane. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize payment to B&F
Technical Code Services, Inc., 2401 W. Hassel Road, Suite
1550, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, Invoice #19610, in the
amount of $7,680/Building & Code Funds, for electrical
inspection services provided in May, 2004. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and award bid for 2004 Concrete
Improvements to the lowest bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder,
Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076, in the total
amount of $300, 000/MFT Funds, Section 04-00000-01-GM.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
Z-21-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 6 FOOT (88 LINEAR FEET) AND 5 FOOT
(27 LINEAR FEET), 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD OF THE
PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 1790 DEXTER LANE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-12-V) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
Z-22-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 6 FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD
OF THE PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 1303 BRIAR
COURT , DES PLAINES , ILL IN 0 IS ( Case 0 4 -13 -V) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
Z-23-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 6 FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD
OF THE PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 1581 WEBSTER
LANE , DES PLAINES , I LL IN 0 IS ( Case 0 4 -14 -V) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
Z-24-04
FENCE VARIA./
777
MARCELLA:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
ORDINANCE
Z-27-04
FENCE VARIA./
578 KINKAID:
ORDINANCE
Z-28-04
CONDIT. USE/
782 OAKTON:
ORDINANCE
T-5-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PEARSON:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
PARKING LOT
TAX RATE
INCREASE:
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215 PAGE SEVEN
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance
z-24-04 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-1 B: AND 8.2-6 A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A 6 FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD
OF THE PERMITTED 4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 777 MARCE~LA
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Cas.e 04-16-V) .9*-Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda. :f... (ovtJ. ~)
Presented for consideration (no action' required) was the
Mayoral appointment to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION of Donald G. Roberts, replacing James
O'Carroll. (final action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on July 6, 2004)
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-27-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS 8.2-1 B. AND 8.2-6
A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
A 5 ~ FOOT, 100% OPAQUE FENCE, INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
4 FOOT, 50% OPEN FENCE AT 578 KINKAID COURT, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 04-23-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 Argus, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-28-04, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A
CLASS B FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 782 WEST OAKTON
STREET, UNIT H, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-24-CU) .
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 Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-5-04, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 4, "PARKING
LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE II, OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. 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.
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 June 21, 2004 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,205 ,936.63;
and further recommend that Resolution R-78-04 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
City Manager Niemeyer reviewed Director of Finance
Egeberg's memo of June 14, 2004, regarding a proposed
parking lot tax increase; Metra has agreed to give the
City a capital grant of $355,000 and allow the City t o
raise the commuter rate to $1.25 per day once the capital
improvements are finished, which are scheduled for 2005
and expected to last for twenty years.
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July 19, 2004
ADD:
"This ordinance reflects a 6' fence which is the revised
request of the petitioner who had originally requested
a 5' fence, as reflected in the minutes and Staff report
presented on June 7,2004; the Staff concurs in the
revised request for a 6' fence as shown in Ordinance
Z-24-04, just adopted."
PARK. LOT TAX
(Cont'd.)
RESOLUTION
R-62-04
COMMUTER
PARK. LOT
LEASE EXT.:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
468
NORMAN COURT:
ZONING CASE
04-08-V
GARAGE
VARIATION/
2211
MAGNOLIA:
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216
Alderman Sayad stated that he is
wants us to maintain their lot.~
against this; Metra
(ore/1..) ~-
Alderman Murphy stated we should have the same fee for
all lots.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais,. to recomrr:end to
the City Council that discussion on a un~f?rm park~ng lot
tax rate for all lots: Metra, Union Pacific and City, be
placed on the agenda for the Commit.tee of the, Whole on
July 6, 2004. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker stated that we should have a uniform rate
with other communities; we need to provide parking for
our people.
Alderman Smith asked if there was a time limit as to how
long we have to keep the $1.25 per day rate. City
Manager Niemeyer said he didn't know.
Mr . Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that we would be
maintaining Metra's land; this doesn't sound like a good
economic solution; the money that Metra receives should
go in the City's pocket if we have to maintain the land;
be careful, the numbers don't add up.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council to POSTPONE until · July 6, 2004, further
discussion on the proposed parkin~ lot tax r~te increase,
for further review by the Staff. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Sayad asked for a motion to take from the table
Resolution R-62-04, having to do with the Commuter
Parking Lots Lease Extension with Union Pacific . No
motion was offered. (the matter will be heard again on
July 6, 2004)
BUILDING CODE -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of June 9, 2004, regarding request for
a Variation to permit enlargement of an existing driveway
to create a parking pad, 6' wide x 36' long, on property
located at 468 Norman Court; the Staff is recommending
against this request because it would cover 52% of front
yard, Code permits 50% coverage in the front yard.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for Variation to Section
10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
enlargement of existing driveway to create a parking pad
6' wide x 36' long, in the front yard of property located
at 468 Norman Court. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of April 19, 2004 , regarding request
for an oversized garage with an overall height of 17~;
the Staff is recommending against this request for
various reasons, i.e. has not proven hardship.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 04-08-
V, to permit construction of a detached oversized garage
of 32' x 30' with an overall height of 17' in R-1 Single
Family Residential District on property located at 221 1
Magnolia Street; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carri ed.
July 19, 2004
ADD:
"Alderman Sayad asked City Manager Niemeyer how long has
the fee for Metra parking been $1. City Manager Niemeyer
said for some 20 years. Alderman Sayad said with the
increase in payroll, health costs and gas, we haven't asked for
funds to offset these expenses. City Manager Niemeyer said the
agreement was that either party can request an increase with a
30-day written notice, and the City didn't. Alderman Sayad
still feels a $2 fee increase is proper, which this Council
passed during last year's budget."
PRAIRIE LAKES
IRRIGATION
WELL:
ORDINANCE
M-25-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
716 HOWARD:
ORDINANCE
Z-30-04
CONDIT. USE/
551 LEE ST.:
ORDINANCE
Z-19-04
PREL. PUD/
700 NW HWY.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-78-04
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217
Alderman Murphy reviewed a request from the Des Plaines
Park District for permission to install and operate an
irrigation well system at Prairie Lakes Park.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to ~oncur wi~h
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City grant permission to the Des Plaines Park
District to install and operate an irrigation well system
at Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker Street, to irrigate
their fields and fill their ponds. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance
M-25-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNERS JAMES
BROOKMAN AND THOMAS VERVERKA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN FRONT OF 716 HOWARD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Case 04-04-LA). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Brookman (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-30-04. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-30-04, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 7.3-6 C. OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW THE LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
WITHIN A C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND C-5 CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT LOCATED AT 551 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 04-10-CU-LASR) . 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 adopt
Ordinance Z-19-04, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL
USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.5 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE AT 700 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 04-07-PUD-A). 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 Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-78-04, 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:
$3,205,936.63. 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.
PROPOSED
PARKING LOT
TAX RATE
INCREASE:
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
468
NORMAN COURT:
ZONING CASE
04-08-V
GARAGE
VARIATION/
2211
MAGNOLIA:
PRAIRIE LAKES
IRRIGATION
WELL:
ADJOURNMENT:
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218
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that discussion
on a uniform parking lot tax rate for all lots: Metra,
Union Pacific and City, be placed on the agenda under
Committee of the Whole on July 6, 2004. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to POSTPONE
until July 6, 2004, further discussion on the proposed
parking lot tax rate increase, for further review by the
Staff. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for Variation to Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit enlargement of existing driveway to
create a parking pad 6' wide x 36' long, in the front
yard of property located at 468 Norman Court. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
04-08-V, to permit construction of a detached oversized
garage of 32' x 30' with an overall height of 17' in R-1
Single Family Residential District on property located
at 2211 Magnolia Street; and City Attorney be authorized
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City grant
permission to the Des Plaines Park District to install
and operate an irrigation well system at Prairie Lakes
Park, 515 E. Thacker Street, to irrigate their fields and
fill their ponds. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
~~~ Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS _;;; ___ ~:2--~~
MAYOR