03-21-2005050
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, MARCH 21, 2005
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, March 21, 2005.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith and Argus.
Aldermen Christiansen and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Christiansen arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley,
Director of Public Works Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community &
Economic Development Angell, Assistant to the City Manager Palm,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia and Alderman Argus introduced Linda Forman,
Special Events Commission Chairman, and commended her for
recently receiving the Des Plaines Elks Lodge's "Citizen
of the Year" Award.
Mayor Arredia introduced Jim Wozny, New Year's Eve
Celebration Chairman, who presented Plaques of
Appreciation to R. Franczak & Associates, Norwood
Builders and Joseph Freed & Associates/Tucker Development
Corporation for their generous donations which made the
"New Year's Eve on the Plaza" such a success.
Mayor Arredia and Alderman Becker introduced Rodney
Yourist and presented him with a plaque acknowledging his
years of service on the Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals from July 19, 1993 to February 22 , 2 005.
Mayor Arredia introduced Steve Friedman, President of S.
B. Friedman & Company, the developer of the Des Plaines
Library Plaza, and the Vice President of the Illinois
Chapter of the American Planning Association, who
presented to the City their 2002 Honorable Mention Award
for its Des Plaines Library Plaza Project in recognition
of a bold vision that succeeded as a result of its
evolution and the persistence of those implementing it.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that the City recently purchased a
software program and maintenance service for City vehicle
stickers; he agrees that everyone should buy a sticker
and the City should collect them all, but you would need
183 new sticker purchases to pay for the software and
maintenance cost; also letters were sent out which also
cost a lot of money; how do you figure that this was a
good venture? Director of Finance Egeberg said the City
uses a list provided by the Secretary of State which has
proved financially very beneficial to the City.
Mr. Jim Ryan, 4 68 Ambleside Road, addressed the City
Council stating that he has lived here 20 years and has
25 years of experience in the insurance business; he
doesn't believe the recent action by the City Council
regarding the City's health insurance was handled
properly; why wasn't there a public bid on this?; the
pool was ill advised and now the taxpayers will have to
foot the bill; you would never see this happening in the
private sector. rP
CITIZEN
(Cont'd. )
COST OF
FACADE/
SR. CENTER
52 N. W. HWY . ;
ICMA
NATIONAL
CITIZEN
SURVEY:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
WAIVE OR
REDUCE PERF.
BOND
REQUIRE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-12-05
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Mrs. Noreen Lake, President of the Des Plaines Public
Library Board of Trustees, addressed the City Council
stating that the Third Annual "Do the Dewey" will be held
at the Library from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday,
April 16, 2005; the evening will include food and drinks,
live music, entertainment, interactive programs, and a
raffle; the cost is $35, dress is business casual, and
everyone is invited to attend.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he is also concerned about the
recent changes to the City's health insurance program;
the report from Price Waterhouse should be reevaluated;
the residents are owed an explanation.
Alderman Becker requested that the facade cost for the
new Charles Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest
Highway, be placed on a future Committee of the Whole
meeting for discussion by the City Council.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
April 18, 2005, the matter of ICMA National Citizen
Survey scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the
Whole later in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 5 and 5a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5 and Sa. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-
11-05 was adopted; Ordinances M-12-05, M-13-05 and Z-4-05
were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-39-05,
R-40-05, R-41-05 and R-43-05 were adopted.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 7,
2005, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held
March 7, 2005. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title 1, Chapter 10 -"Purchasing
Policies and Guidelines," Section 1-10-12 -"Performance
and Payment Bonds" of the City Code that the City Manager
or his/her designee may, in the best interest of the
City, be authorized to waive or reduce the performance
bond requirement on all service contract bids (no
construction contracts); and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-12-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 10, "PURCHASING
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES," SECTION 12, "PERFORMANCE AND
PAYMENT BONDS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ESTABLISH
POSITION OF
COMMUNITY
PLANNER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-13-05
VACATION OF
PUBLIC
STREETS &
ALLEYS:
Ordinance
M-14-05
ZONING CASE
05-07-A
MAP AMEND./
20 S. D.P.
RIVER RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-4-05
WIRELESS
PAGER SVS.
AGREEMENT/
ARCH
WIRELESS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-39-05
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
643 & 649
JARVIS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-40-05
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Job Evaluation Committee
and the Civil Service Commission to amend Title 1,
Chapter 8, Section 4 -"Classification Plan to the City
Service" of the City Code to establish a new position of
Community Planner in the Community and Economic
Development Department with a salary range of $49,193 -
Minimum, $57,872 -Midpoint, and $66,553 -Maximum; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
13-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 "ADMINISTRATIVE,"
OF CHAPTER 8 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY
SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE V-A, "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND
INSPECTION PERSONNEL-UNIONIZED," TO ADD THE NEW POSITION
OF COMMUNITY PLANNER IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to refer back
to Staff for further review the matter of the City
complying with the Illinois Legislature's amendment to
the section of the Illinois Municipal Code controlling
the vacation of public streets and alleys within
municipalities, i.e. the legal description or permanent
index number of the particular parcel or parcels of
property acquiring title to the vacated property shall
be provided; and the placing on First Reading of
Ordinance M-14-05. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning
Case 05-07-A, to grant request to approve rezoning from
M-1 Limited Manufacturing District to C-3 General
Commercial District for property located at 20 S. Des
Plaines River Road; contingent upon petitioner obtaining
a building permit and commencing construction of the
proposed commercial building within one (1) year of final
approval by the City Council, or the zoning
classification will revert back to M-1 Limited
Manufacturing District; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-4-05, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A REQUEST FOR A MAP AMENDMENT FROM M-1 LIMITED
MANUFACTURING TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL AT 20 SOUTH RIVER
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 05-07-A). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Fire Chief be authorized to execute
"Sales and Service Agreement" with Arch Wireless,
Wireless Department Services, 350 Automation Way,
Birmingham, AL 35210, to provide 2005 Wireless Pager
Services for the Fire Department in the amount of
$10,078.08 (same pricing structure since 2001); it would
be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-39-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND ARCH WIRELESS FOR WIRELESS PAGER SERVICES FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT /EMA. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Delgado's Eighth Resubdivision, 643 and 649 Jarvis
Avenue, which include storm sewer, sidewalks, driveway
aprons and parkway trees; authorize release of surety in
the amount of $4,585.50 (cash warranty of $509.50 will
be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-40-05, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DELGADO'S EIGHTH RESUBDIVISION AT
643 AND 649 JARVIS AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
GRANT/
2005 TOBACCO
ENFORCEMENT
OPERATIONS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-41-05
EXT. OF TIME/
FINAL PLAN,
WATER'S EDGE
CONDO PROJ. :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-43-05
TAXICAB LIC./
BETTER RIDE:
Consent
Agenda
ENGINEERING
CONSUL. SVS./
SALT DOME:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
TRUCKS/
PUB. WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
435
BERKSHIRE:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
2304 CEDAR:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute 2005 Illinois Department of
Revenue Grant Agreement -#36-6005849, in the amount of
$10,230, to be used by the Police Department to conduct
enforcement operations to reduce the illegal sales of
tobacco to minors; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-41-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT 0 F REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT 0 F $10, 2 3 0 FOR
TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur wi t h
Staff recommendation to grant request for extension of
time for submission of a final plan for development of
the Water's Edge Condominium Project (Fisherman's Dude
Ranch), 2323 E. Golf Road (formerly 9665 Golf Road), up
to and including March 12, 2006; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-43-05, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WATER'S EDGE CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 12, 2006. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Better Ride,
500 Zenith Drive, #507, Glenview, IL 60025, to approve
application for a taxicab license (City currently has
seven (7) taxicab companies with 124 taxicabs licensed
to operate) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Strand
Associates, Inc., 910 W. Wingra Drive, Madison, WI
53715, to perform engineering consulting services for
the replacement of the salt dome at the Public Works
Facility, in the amount of $19, 000/MFT Funds; and it
would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Illinois State Bid Program of Three (3) 1-Ton Ford Dump
Trucks and One (1) 3/4-Ton Ford Stake-Body Truck, from
Dennison Corporation, 1508 Morrissey, Bloomington, IL
61701, in the total amount of $158,880.40/CERF Funds -
$119, 212. 05 and CERF Water Fund -$39, 668. 35. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for an after-the-
fact Variation to Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit replacement and enlargement of
existing patio to add a round raised wall, 3' in height,
enclosing an 18' high, round raised patio adding an
additional 15.3' in diameter to the patio, on property
located at 435 Berkshire Lane. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to
permit construction of a 24' x 16' patio in the rear
yard of property located at 2304 Cedar Street (Code
prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the
building foundation) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-11-05
SWEARING IN
DATE/ELECTED
OFFICIALS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-12-05
WAIVE OR
REDUCE PERF.
BOND REQUIR. :
ORDINANCE
M-13-05
ESTABLISH
POSITION OF
COMMUNITY
PLANNER:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PETITIONS/
DESIGNATION
OF VISITOR
PARKING
SIGNS IN
DEVELOPMENTS:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Building Demolition and Pavement
Removal on property located at 2655, 2675-2661, 2687 and
2695 Mannheim Road, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday,
April 6, 2005. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-11-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 6, "CITY COUNCIL," SECTION 1,
"MEMBERS AND TERMS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-12-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 10, "PURCHASING POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES," SECTION 12, "PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT
BONDS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance
M-13-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 8 "POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4, "CLASSIFICATION PLAN
TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE V-A, "TECHNICAL,
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL-UNIONIZED," TO ADD
THE NEW POSITION OF COMMUNITY PLANNER IN THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
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 March 21, 2005 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $7,284,140.31;
and further recommend that Resolution R-42-05 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker briefly reviewed this matter stating
that Staff has determined that the City's current
requirement for multi-family developments of 1.5 spaces
per dwelling unit is consistent with other
municipalities with similar development patterns and
characteristics of Des Plaines; the Staff also found
from discussions with other planning professionals that
there seems to be a consensus that a supportable ratio
for designated visitor parking, in addition to the
current 1. 5 parking ratio, would be one ( 1) parking
space per ten (10) dwelling units.
Alderman Becker suggested that this matter be referred
back to Staff for consideration when the Comprehensive
Plan is reviewed.
"'
PARK. SPACES
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-15-05
SEWER
LATERAL
REBATE
PROGRAM:
UJJ
3/21/05
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Alderman Beauvais is concerned that we have no idea when
the review of the Comprehensive Plan will be done; we
haven't even approved money for it; she does not want to
wait; the parking problem will only get worse; if we
encourage developers to come here, we have to make sure
there is proper parking.
Alderman Murphy stated that she agrees with Alderman
Beauvais; this problem is too specific to be included in
the Comprehensive Plan; additional information is
needed, i.e. parking studies, where are the problem
areas?
Alderman Sayad stated that we have to have designated
parking areas for visitors; we have to do studies; it is
a problem that has been here for a long time; we have to
address it.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he also agrees with
Alderman Beauvais; leaves and garbage are not being
picked up because of the parking problem; handicapped
spaces also have to be provided.
Alderman Argus stated that she agrees with Alderman
Beauvais; this should be referred back to Staff for more
information before it goes to the Comprehensive Plan
review.
Mr. Richard Grosse, 750 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating we should move quickly on
this before any more developments are built; some people
have two (2) and three (3) cars; it is a serious
problem; we need additional parking spaces; don't wait
two (2) years.
Ms. Pat Reddy, 501 Alles Street, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that they have barely enough
parking now; people have more than one (1) car; it is a
hazard to pull out with all the cars on the streets;
please look at this now; there is development going up
around her.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he hopes any change
would not be retroactive to buildings already there;
please choose wisely.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the matter of visitor and
handicapped parking spaces in multi-family residential
developments be referred back to Staff for additional
information and review, and as soon as this information
is available that a Committee of the Whole meeting be
called with multi-family housing residents and
developers. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to place on First
Reading Ordinance 15, 2005, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
9, "PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 2, "SEWER SYSTEMS
REGULATIONS," SECTION 2, "HOMEOWNER SEWER MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITY" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-42-05
DESIGNATION
OF VISITOR
PARK. SPACES
IN DEVEL.:
USE OF
BUILDING
PERMITS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Anth
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-42-05, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COVNCIL
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:
$7,284,140.31. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of visitor and handicapped parking spaces in multi-
family residential developments be referred back to
Staff for additional information and review, and as soon
as this information is available that a Committee of the
Whole meeting be held with multi-family housing
residents and developers. Motion declared carried.
At the request of Alderman Christiansen, Mayor Arredia
ref erred the matter of residents doing work outside the
scope of their building permit to the Building Code
Committee.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carri~a 8~40 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
J
2005
MAYOR