05-15-2006011
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, MAY 15, 2006
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, May 15, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Murphy arrived at 6:02 p.m. Alderman
Christiansen and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:08 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Interim Director of
Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director
of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director
of Community & Economic Development Bleuher, Assistant to the City
Manager Palm and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to go
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
into
real
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary
Houdek, Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia and Court Liaison Officer Bob Neil
recognized students from Elk Grove and Maine West
High Schools who created Public Service
Announcements to promote various
through the Technology Assisted
(TAGS) program.
safety issues
Group Solutions
Mayor Arredia and Des Plaines Art Guild Scholarship
Committee member Willard Strassburger presented the
2006 Des Plaines Art Guild scholarships to high
school students Michael Gardner, Jessica Hemauer and
Isela Victor.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that The Daily Northwestern
newspaper had an article about Aldermen calling in
their votes by phone; Evanston is considering a
change to their City Code to allow it.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY/
ELLINWOOD &
PEARSON
STREETS:
ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY/
NEW POLICE
STATION:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Mr. Tom Nagle, 603 S. River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that when developers purchase
property, they let it get run down; the houses on
River Street look abandoned; the landscaping is
overgrown.
Mr. Tom Vana, 942 Hollywood Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that the City looks better than
it did 50 years ago; remember the citizens and
businesses who have been removed by eminent domain;
taking a wrecking ball to Miner Street or River Road
is not the answer.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that the
City not acquire at this time the old Kinder
property at 1545 Ellinwood Street and the property
known as Tin Lizzie at 1549 Ellinwood Street. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Smith
PRESENT: 1-Brookman
ABSTAIN: 1-Murphy (conflict of interest)
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to pursue the possible acquisition of
property for a new Police Station as outlined in
Executive Session; further and final action, if any,
to be subsequently discussed and reported in open
session at a later date. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Argus
0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker requested that Item 1 be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested
that Item 2 be removed; Alderman Sayad requested
that Item 3, 3a and 3b be removed; a resident
requested that Item 7 and 7a be removed and Alderman
Murphy requested that Item 13 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 2, 3, 3a, 3b, 7,
7a, and 13. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-20-06, M-21-06
and M-22-06 were adopted; Ordinance Z-21-06 was
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-76-06, R-
77-06, R-79-06, R-80-06, R-81-06 and R-82-06 were
adopted.
MINUTES:
MINUTES/EXEC.
SESSION
05/01/06:
ZONING CASE
06-03-PUD/
755 SEEGERS:
FINAL PUD/
1355 S. MT.
PROSPECT ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-21-06
MINER STREET
BUS SHELTER
AGREEMENT/
PACE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-76-06
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held May 1, 2006, amended as follows: Page 7 under
"FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TIF DISTRICT /RIVIERA
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, 1050 OAKTON," Line Four after
the semicolon to the end of the sentence, delete
that language and add: "Mr. Mitchell said he would
pay all costs and expenses for a Phase I Feasibility
Study to be conducted by Kane, McKenna & Associates,
Inc., including any legal and surveying fees which
may be necessary. Alderman Becker further stated
that it is the Community Development Committee's
recommendation to approve the Phase I Feasibility
Study being conducted at Mr. Mitchell and Faithful
Works LLC/Riviera Retirement Resort's cost and
expense."; and further amend the minutes as follows:
Page 9 under "FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TIF
DISTRICT/RIVIERA RESIDENTIAL PROJECT I 1050 OAKTON, II
Line Seven to Line Ten after the work "Resort,"
delete that language and add: "Feasibility Study
for a possible TIF District at 1050 Oakton Street;
all costs and expenses including any legal and
surveying fees which may be necessary to be borne by
Faithful Works LLC/Ri viera Retirement Resort." .
Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais
abstained.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE
adoption of minutes of the Executive Session of the
City Council meeting held May 1, 2006 until June 5,
2006 and Alderman Sayad and Brookman to provide
their amendments to these minutes. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE
until June 19, 2006, the matter of Zoning Case 06-
03-PUD, 755 Se~gers Road, and ordinances Z-15-06 and
Z-16-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission,
re Zoning Case 006-02-PUD, to grant request for
approval of Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) ,
with conditions, consisting of a warehouse/office
and distribution facility, on property located at
1355 Mt. Prospect Road (northeast corner of Mt.
Prospect Road and Roxbury Lane) , in M-2 General
Manufacturing District and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-21-06, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND PERMITTED PUD
BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR 1355 MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 06-02-PUD). Motion declared
carried
Agenda.
as approved unanimously under Consent
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute "Passenger Shelter Agreement"
with Suburban Bus Division of Regional
Transportation Authority (PACE) to permit
construction of a bus shelter on Miner Street at Lee
Street at a cost of $13, 967, with reimbursement of
$6, 000 by PACE, for a total cost to the City of
$7,967/TIF #1 Funds; and further authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute "License Agreement" with PACE
BUS SHELTER
(Cont'd.)
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
WATER SYSTEM
LEAK
DETECTION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-77-06
DESIGN
SERVICES,
RIVER/PEARSON/
RIVER ST.
SIGNAL
INSTALLATION:
Resolution
R-78-06
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for use of the bus shelter and surrounding City
property for public transportation; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-76-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PASSENGER SHELTER
AGREEMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AND THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR A BUS SHELTER
ON MINER STREET AT LEE STREET IN DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve one ( 1) -year
extension of Water System Leak Detection Contract
with Severn Trent Services, 20 N. Wacker Drive,
Suite 1530, Chicago, IL 60606 (approved by the City
Council on May 17, 2004) at a cost of $0.0197 per
foot/$104 per mile (no increase)/Budgeted Water
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
77-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND SEVERN TRENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR
WATER LEAK DETECTION SURVEYS IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed
the City Council stating that the last study that
addressed this site said a signal was to be
determined; when was this signal added to the list?
City Engineer Oakley stated that signal improvements
were added to the redevelopment agreement and they
were approved by the Illinois Department of
Transportation as meeting the requirements for a
traffic signal.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to suspend
the rules to permit public input. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that he lives on Pearson; there
is a lot of traffic on Pearson; the fire trucks go
through there as a shortcut to River Road.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., 850 Forest Edge
Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, to perform
Engineering Design Services for traffic signal
installation at the River Road-Pearson Street-River
Street intersection, in the amount not-to-exceed
$29,650/TIF #1 Funds; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary documents; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-78-06; A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL
WITH GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AT DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD AND PEARSON
STREET IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
the vote was:
Upon roll call,
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
CLASS 6(b}
PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION,
WILLE ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-79-06
AGREEMENT
RENEWAL/
CROSSING GUARD
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-80-06
FINAL PLAT/
THOMAS' THIRD
SUBDIVISION/
2247 EASTVIEW:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-81-06
REDUCTION OF
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT
SURETY/HANBURY
& NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-82-06
LIQ. LIC./
686 LEE
STREET:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize City to
support and consent to the granting of a Cook County
Real Estate Classification 6(b) property tax
exemption to AMB Property Corporation to assist with
the construction of a cartage and freight facility
on property located on the north side of Wille Road,
PIN #08-25-200-010-0000; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-79-06; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
6(b) CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY WITH COOK
COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INDEX NUMBER 08-25-200-010-
0 0 0 0, LOCATED ON WILLE ROAD IN DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute "Renewal Service Agreement"
with Twin City Security, Inc., 228 Genesee, Suite
201, Waukegan, IL 60085 (approved by the City
Council on January 17, 2005 -Resolution R-6-05), to
provide 2006 Crossing Guard Program at 35 to 40
locations in the amount of $15.41 per hour/Budgeted
Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
80-06; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWIN CITY SECURITY, INC.
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD SERVICES IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
to approve Final Plat for Thomas' Third Subdivision,
2247 Eastview Drive; and Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute same; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-81-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT FOR THOMAS' THIRD SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
2247 EASTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Reduction of Public Improvement Surety for Concord
Commons Townhouse Development, Hanbury Lane and
Northwest Highway, from $354,647 to $90,421.50 for a
75% reduction; petitioner to submit an amended
Letter of Credit in that amount; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-82-06, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING REDUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SURETY FOR
CONCORD COMMONS TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
HANBURY LANE
ILLINOIS.
AND NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,
Motion declared carried
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LOCATED AT
DES PLAINES,
as approved
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve Change of
Ownership for Class A Tavern Liquors Dealers
License for property located at 686 Lee Street,
d/b/a Little Amsterdam Restaurant; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
METROPOLITAN
SQUARE/
ADDITIONAL
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE:
POLICE ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP/
NEMRT:
Consent
Agenda
SIDEWALK SALE
DAYS/CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1084 W. GRANT:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1679 LUNT:
Consent
Agenda
AWARD BID/
SEWER CLEANING
& TELEVISING:
Consent
Agenda
Alderman Murphy
electrical service
out for bid.
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stated that the additional
for Metropolitan Square should go
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that Staff
verify that the installation of additional
electrical service at Metropolitan Square Place was
not part of the developer's original obligation, if
it was not, Staff be authorized to obtain proposals
and bring back to the City Council and not accept
proposal from Trench-It, Inc., 18202 W. Union Road,
Union, IL 60180, in the amount of $18, 338/TIF #1
Funds. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize membership
renewal with North East Multi-Regional Training,
Inc., 355 Smoke Tree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542,
for training of police officers, effective July 1,
2006 through July 1, 2007, in the amount of
$10, 625/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request from Des
Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hold
their Annual City-Wide Sidewalk Sales Days from
Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6, 2006;
and parking restrictions be waived during these
special days for the convenience of shoppers except
for parking lot at Graceland and Prairie Avenue -
ANNUAL REQUEST. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Variation to Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit construction of a 23' deep x
35' wide patio in the rear yard of property located
at 1084 W. Grant Drive (Code prohibits patios from
extending more than 15' from the building
foundation) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to grant request for
Variation to Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code
Amendments to permit construction of a 40' x 30'
patio in the rear yard of property located at 1679
Lunt Avenue (Code prohibits patios from extending
more than 15' from the building foundation). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for Sewer
Cleaning and Televising to the lowest bidder,
National Power Rodding, 2500 W. Arthington Street,
Chicago, IL 60612, in the amount of $1.81 per foot -
6" pipe, $1.81 per foot -8" pipe, $1.81 per foot -
10" pipe and $1.81 per foot 12" pipe/CIP
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARD BID/
WELLER CREEK
BOX CULVERT
CLEANING &
TELEVISING:
Consent
Agenda
AWARD BID/
2006 STREET &
UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
AWARD BID/
2006 STREET
IMPROVEMENTS/
CONTRACT 2:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-20-06
PUBLIC PASS.
VEHICLE
STANDING-
PARKING TIMES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-21-06
ALLEYS/
REPAVING,
RESURFACING &
RECONSTRUCT. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-22-06
ALLEYS/
REPAVING,
RESURFACING &
RECONSTRUCT.:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for Weller
Creek Box Culvert Cleaning and Televising to the
single bidder, Martam Construction, Inc., 1200
Gasket Drive, Elgin, IL 60120, in the total amount
of $236,010/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2006
Street and Utility Improvements-MFT 06-00197-00-FP,
to the lowest bidder, Martam Construction, Inc.,
1200 Gasket Drive, Elgin, IL 60120, in the total
amount $1,373,922/MFT Funds -$1,122,922, Water Fund
$205,000 and Capital Projects SSA#8 $46,000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2006
Street Improvements Contract 2, to the lowest
bidder, Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., 225
Telser Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, in the total
amount of $482,604.25/Capital Projects Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to approve
change of expiration date for Mayoral appointment to
the YOUTH COMMISSION of Eileen and Tim Finnander
(approved by the City Council on May 1, 2006), from
December 1, 2006 to December 1, 2008. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-20-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS I,, CHAPTER 12 I "PUBLIC
PASSENGER VEHICLES I,, SECTION 10 I "PROHIBITED ACTS I,,
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-21-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8,
"PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 1, "STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS," BY ADDING SECTION 12, "ALLEYS: REPAVING,
RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTING, " OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-22-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13,
"SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, "DESIGN
IMPROVEMENTS I ,, SECTION 2 I "ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN CITY LIMITS, " OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
-
ORDINANCE
Z-21-06
FINAL PUD/
1355 S. MT.
PROSPECT ROAD:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSAL/FREE
VEHICLE
STICKERS FOR
CITY
VOLUNTEERS:
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-21-06, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A FINAL APPROVAL OF
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND PERMITTED PUD
BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR 1355
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy,
Brookman, Becker,
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
MT. PROSPECT
06-02-PUD).
Sayad,
Smith, Argus
ROAD, DES
Upon roll
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the May 15, 2006
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,009,048.52; and further recommend that Resolution
R-83-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad reviewed City Manager Dave Neimeyer's
memo of May 4, 2006, regarding Alderman Sayad's idea
to recognize volunteers; volunteers who work more
than 10 hours per year would receive a $20.00
voucher for free food or soda at the Taste of Des
Plaines in lieu of free vehicle stickers.
Alderman Becker asked if this proposal included the
Library volunteers; how many hours do Library
volunteers work each week?
Ms. Susan Weinberg, 394 Graceland Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that she is a
member of the Library Board; they have over 100
volunteers; the volunteers are recognized by the
Library; some volunteers work as many as four hours
a week.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thought the
purpose of volunteering was to feel good; he is
opposed to this; people volunteer for the good of
the community; we are losing tax revenue by giving
money away.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of a $20. 00 voucher for free food
or soda at the Taste of Des Plaines for volunteers
who work more than 10 hours per year and issue thank
you letters in lieu of free vehicle stickers.
Motion declared carried.
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
SURVEY FOR
DOWNTOWN/
MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENTS:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Bleuher
reviewed his memo of May 5, 2006, regarding the
review of other municipal downtown/multi-family
parking requirements; Staff is recommending that the
multi-family parking ratio be revised to require
1. 25 spaces per dwelling unit for studio or
efficiency units, 1.5 spaces for one-bedroom units
and 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit for 2 or more
bedroom units.
Mayor Arredia stated that there should be a parking
space requirement per unit and a separate parking
space requirement for guest spaces; condo
associations should not let owners sell their
parking spaces.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the parking issue has
gotten worse in the 13 years she has been an
alderman; we have added parking to both sides of the
streets in her Ward where there used to be parking
on just one side and that is now full; development
is good, but we must take care of the current
residents.
Mr. Norm Duncan, 603 S. River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that in his building
there were seven extra parking spaces, which were
assumed to be visitor spaces; these were sold by the
developer; ample parking is a good selling point.
Ms. Evelyn Nagle, 603 S. River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has been to
many meetings and nothing ever happens; make the
requirement two spaces per unit, then if someone
wants to deed their extra space to someone else, so
be it.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there are now
condos on Graceland where the old Library was and
people used to park there for church; where are the
people supposed to park.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the Council
could make a better decision when all the
traffic/parking study information is received later
this year; look at the traffic studies as well as
the parking issue.
Mr. Richard Grosse, 750 s. Pearson Street, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that there are
178 units in his building and only 12 visitor
spaces; make a motion and approve two parking spaces
per unit tonight and 25% visitor spaces.
Mr. Walter John, 750 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he loses
confidence when things are delayed; there should be
two spaces per unit.
PARKING
(Cont'd.)
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Ms. Patty Kluth, 711 S. River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that we should hold
developers accountable for providing parking on the
grounds and not rely on street parking; make a
decision tonight.
A resident at 1702 Mill Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that Mill Street is
one block long and there are 200 condos on the
street; the situation is difficult and has been a
problem for 3 O years; vote on the parking issue
tonight and amend it later if needed.
Mr. Ronald Moore,
the Committee of
surprised that no
proposed parking
his building have
1480 Jefferson Street, addressed
the Whole stating that he is
developers are here to protest the
change; 8 0 % of the new owners in
at least two cars.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of the multi-family parking ratio
of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit for studio or
efficiency units, 1. 5 spaces for one-bedroom units
and 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit for 2 or more
bedroom units.
Alderman Murphy stated that Staff should hold the
parking/traffic study vendor accountable for the
parking study that is not completed yet; she doesn't
believe this should be passed without any
documentation to back this up.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council
that a parking requirement of 2.5 spaces per unit be
adopted on a temporary basis.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman,
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Motion by Murphy to adopt a substitute motion and
recommend to the City Council that a parking
requirement of 2.0 spaces per unit be adopted.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
PARKING
(Cont'd.)
TIME
EXTENSION/
CONDITIONAL
USE, 1545 &
1549 ELLINWOOD
STREET:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to recommend
to the City Council that a parking requirement of
2.0 spaces per unit and a 20% guest parking
requirement be adopted. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Motion by Beauvais to recommend to the City Council
that a parking requirement of 2. O spaces per unit
and a 10% guest parking requirement be adopted.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of the multi-family parking ratio
of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit for studio or
efficiency units, 1. 5 spaces for one-bedroom units
and 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit for 2 or more
bedroom units on a temporary basis until the
parking/traffic study is completed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council
that a parking requirement of 2.5 spaces per unit be
adopted. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Motion by Murphy to adopt a substitute motion and
recommend to the City Council that a parking
requirement of 2.0 spaces per unit be adopted.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council
that a parking requirement of 2. 25 spaces per unit
be adopted. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council
that a parking requirement of 2.0 spaces per
dwelling unit be adopted for new developments and
City Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman
NAYS: 3-Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
City Manager Niemeyer reviewed Director of Community
& Economic Development Bleuher's memo of May 5,
2006, regarding a six-month extension to a
Conditional Use for a 3-lane drive-through facility
for Des Plaines National Bank on properties located
at 1545 & 1549 Ellinwood Street.
1545-1549
ELLINWOOD
(Cont'd.)
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
433 WASHINGTON
STREET:
022
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Attorney Bernard Citron, Schain, Burney, Ross &
Citron, 222 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL,
representing the petitioner, addressed the Committee
of the Whole and answered questions from the
Aldermen; the Bank could not come to an agreement
with the developer, Newport Builders, to combine
their development and the bank's plans; it is not
possible to rehab the Kinder Hardware and Tin Lizzie
buildings.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he lives close
to this site; we have granted other extensions; the
bank has been through a lot of aggravation; give
them the extension.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the bank has
been a good neighbor; Grazie's has been granted
three extensions.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 14 8 O Jeff er son Street, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that the bank has
supported the City; they have come here and are
determined to do business with our City; they first
bought the Des Plaines Theatre building and then it
was considered a historic site.
Mr. John Burke, 1351 Evergreen Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is the
President of the Historical Society Board; he
commends the bank for trying to save the building.
Mr. Jim Ulett, 445 Rose Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is the Chair
of the Economic Development Commission; the
Commission has recommended that the bank be allowed
to continue with their building plans.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council to grant request for time extension for
Conditional Use for a 3-lane drive-through facility
for Des Plaines National Bank as approved by the
City Council on April 18, 2005 -Ordinance Z-6-05,
for property located at 1545 & 1549 Ellinwood
Street; time extension to be from April 18, 2006
through October 18, 2006; and further recommend that
Resolution R-62-06 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSTAIN: 1-Murphy (conflict of interest)
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
BUILDING CODE -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Bleuher
reviewed his memo of April 27, 2006, regarding
request for a variation to widen the existing
driveway from 12' to 18' and move the driveway to
the edge of the east lot line on property located at
433 Washington Street; Staff recommends against
granting the variation.
433 WASHINGTON
(Cont'd.)
VEHICLE
SEIZURE &
IMPOUNDMENT
FOR
VIOLATIONS:
023
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Petitioner Lorraine Townsend addressed the Committee
of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that she should
petition for a patio; the Council approved two
patios tonight; she just wants a driveway.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council to grant request for Variation
to Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments
to permit petitioner to widen driveway from 12' to
18' in width and move the driveway to the edge of
the east lot line on property located at 433
Washington Street. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Becker and Smith voted no.
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Police Chief Prandini reviewed his memo of May 5,
2006 regarding an ordinance for Vehicle Seizure and
Impoundment for Violations and made a PowerPoint
presentation.
Alderman Brookman stated that she disagrees with the
premise that this will deter criminal activity;
there is too much subjective judgment allowed with
this ordinance; there is no justification for this
ordinance except to make money for the City; this is
hostile to the residents.
Alderman Sayad stated that this ordinance should not
go into effect until the residents, high school and
college students are informed; put an article in the
Des Plaines Digest.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that some of these
violations are discretionary charges; how will the
City prevent law suits when a driver is found not
guilty?
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council to approve proposed ordinance that allows
for the seizure and impoundment of vehicles for
specified violations and criminal activity effective
October 1, 2006; and Ordinance M-23-06 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted
no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-83-06
FREE VEHICLE
STICKERS FOR
CITY
VOLUNTEERS:
PARKING
REQUIREMENT
FOR DOWNTOWN/
MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENTS:
TIME
EXTENSION/
CONDITIONAL
USE, 1545 &
1549 ELLINWOOD
STREET:
Resolution
R-62-06
VEHICLE
SEIZURE &
IMPOUNDMENT
FOR
VIOLATIONS:
Ordinance
M-23-06
024
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-83-06, 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: $3,009,048.52. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
a $20.00 voucher for free food or soda at the Taste
of Des Plaines for volunteers who work more than 10
hours per year and issue thank you letters in lieu
of free vehicle stickers. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that a
parking requirement of 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
be adopted for new developments and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman and Mayor Arredia voted yes. Aldermen
Becker, Smith and Argus voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
request for time extension for Conditional Use for a
3-lane drive-through facility for Des Plaines
National Bank as approved by the City Council on
April 18, 2005 Ordinance Z-6-05, for property
located at 1545 & 1549 Ellinwood Street; time
extension to be from April 18, 2006 through October
18, 2006; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-62-06, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF SIX
MONTHS FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR A THREE LANE
DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-6-06
FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1545 & 1549
ELLINWOOD STREET, DES PLAINES (Case #05-08-CU)
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Sayad, Becker, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSTAIN: 1-Murphy (conflict of interest
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
approve an ordinance that allows for the seizure and
impoundment of vehicles for specified driving
violations and criminal activity effective October
1, 2006; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-23-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 7 I "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC I" OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11, "VEHICLE
SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT FOR VIOLATIONS." Motion
declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
433 WASHINGTON
STREET:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Murphy, 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 petitioner to
widen driveway from 12' to 18' in width and move
the driveway to the edge of the east lot line on
property located at 433 Washington Street. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Becker and Smith voted
no.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjou ed at 11:42 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
An tho OR