09-05-2006083
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,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 6:15 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, September 5, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith. Aldermen
Murphy, Brookman and Argus were absent. Aldermen Murphy,
Brookman and Argus arrived in Executive Session at 6:17
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Interim Director of Finance
Raymond, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Public Works Foreman Passi, Development Planner
Gascoigne, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Spiel,
Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Angell and Assistant
City Attorney Bartel.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss probable-imminent litigation, setting
price for sale-lease of property and pending litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present;
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Father John Rallis, St.
John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia presented the American Cancer Society's
Community Excellence Award to City's Community Health
Nurse Madeline May for her consistent and passionate
regard for providing cancer prevention and education
materials and programs to all residents of the community.
Fire Chief Heavey and Deputy Fire Chief Zern recognized
two (2) YMCA Staff members, Joel Sieplinga and Anthony
Kriz, who began resuscitation efforts (CPR) and applied
automated external defibrillator (AED) prior to the
arrival of Ambulance 71 and Engine 61, on a man who
suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on the handball court
on May 23, 2006; also recognized were Paramedics Jim
Mulvihill, Scott Korona, Dan Hauser, Engineer Duane Owen
and Lieutenant Jim Hall for their continued resuscitation
efforts and treatment while transporting the patient to
Lutheran General Hospital.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council about his living conditions; he can't get
anything done by the City; he has until September 14th to
leave but the owner broke in and turned off his power;
he reported it but was denied help by the police and was
further harassed; everyone is pushing him around.
CIT. PARTIC.
(Cont'd. )
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Mrs. Noreen Lake, 1538 Campbell Street, addressed the
City Council stating that she is president of the Des
Plaines Library Board of Trustees and is here to announce
that September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and
encouraged everyone to take advantage of the great
services provided by the Des Plaines Library.
Mr. Steve Schaefer, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council announcing that the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 2992 will a concert with the Des Plaines Community
Band on Sunday, September 10, 2006, beginning at 2:00
p. m., on the Library Plaza; there will be free food;
everyone is welcome.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that sometimes politicians do good; the
former mayor of Northbrook travels around the world
raising money for charities; Mayor Arredia and Alderman
Sayad were recently on a local radio station providing
a positive image of Des Plaines.
Mr. Paul Klein, 1845 Linden Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he spoke on August 7, 2006 about the
national crisis in our country of illegal aliens; illegal
aliens have overpowered our citizens; there is
overcrowding; school should cross-check student addresses
to see if there are violations; he doesn't want something
to happen in Des Plaines like it did in Chicago.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the City Council and read from a report by
Richard F. Dye and David F. Merriman on The Effects of
Tax Increment Financing on Economic Development; a TIF
is not tax free; it will be a strain on taxing bodies;
studies show that cities that adopt TIFs grow more slowly
than those that do not; she is against the proposed TIF
#4. Mayor Arredia requested that a copy of the report
be sent to the aldermen.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and read the proposed amendment to the minutes
of the June 19, 2006 City Council meeting; the City
Council voted against this amendment; he questioned
Alderman Smith about his motion and vote to not amend the
minutes; the minutes should be changed; they do not
reflect what was said on June 19, 2006. Alderman Smith
read his response to the certified letter Mr. Burkross
sent to him, which he felt was unnecessary. Alderman
Smith said that one ( 1) word should be added to the
minutes and he will discuss this with City Attorney
Wiltse to see how this can be done. Alderman Brookman
stated that she voted for the amendment.
Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393,
addressed the City Council encouraging everyone to attend
the Veterans' Expo to be held Saturday, September 16,
2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Prairie Lakes
Center, to learn about veterans' benefits and
eligibility; he also read the names of local legislators
who voted against making English the official language
and those that voted to give illegal aliens social
security.
Mrs. Mariana Tamayo, 2293 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council in response to Mr. Klein's comments made
earlier in the meeting regarding illegal aliens; people
should disregard his remarks; those people come here to
work; they pay taxes; they do work that Americans do not
want to do -dirty jobs.
Ms. Pat Nelson, 1109 Stockton Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that people should read State of
Emergency by Patrick Buchanan and In Mortal Danger by Tom
Tancredo.
CIT. PARTIC.
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
8/15/06:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
8/21/06:
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT/
513 ROSE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-36-06
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC
CONFERENCE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-37-06
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Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that a man is coming to look at painting
a mural on the side of the old Ameritech building on
Pearson Street; it will be a big draw to our City; we
should be more positive about our City.
Alderman Becker requested that Items 3 and 4 be removed
from the Consent Agenda; City Clerk McAllister requested
that Items 9 and 9a be removed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 4, 9 and 9a~ Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, 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
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes
were approved; Ordinances M-36-06, M-37-06, Z-30-06, Z-
31-06, Z-33-06, Z-34-06 and Z-35-06 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-110-06, R-121-06, R-122-06 and
R-123-06 were adopted.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Special meeting of the City Council held August
15, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the Special meeting of the
City Council held August 15, 2006. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
August 21, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker abstained (he was absent).
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
August 21, 2006. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Becker abstained (he was absent).
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute "Recapture Agreement" with Brian Krause for
his recovery of $16.56 per front foot for each front foot
for a maximum cost of $13,250 for the storm water sewer
system line extension on property located at 513 Rose
Avenue; cost to be paid by owners of any properties which
connect to the line extension; City to become absolute
owner of said storm water sewer system line extension at
the end of ten (10) years after ordinance is adopted; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
36-06, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
MUNICIPAL STORM WATER SEWER ALONG ROSE AVENUE IN DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at the
annual Northwest Municipal Conference Surplus Auction to
be held Saturday, September 23, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Mt.
Prospect Public Works Facility, 1700 W. Central Road, Mt.
Prospect, various Public Works Department equipment that
is deemed no longer necessary or useful to or for the
best interest of the City; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance M-37-06, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ZONING CASE
06-75-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1150 N.
RIVER ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-30-06
ZONING CASE
06-76-LSA
CONDIT. USE/
1150 N.
RIVER ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-31-06
ZONING CASE
06-77-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1453
MARKET ST.:
Ordinance
Z-32-06
ZONING CASE
06-82-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1533
ELLINWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-33-06
ZONING CASE
06-97-TA
TEXT AMEND./
CURRENCY
EXCHANGES &
PAYDAY LOAN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-34-06
Ordinance
Z-35-06
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 06-75-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit a food service training facility, with
sales to the general public, as part of an institutional
development in I-1 Institutional District on property
located at 1150 N. River Road; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-30-06, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION
OF A FOOD SERVICE TRAINING FACILITY WITH SALES TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.5-1 C. OF THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE IN AN I-1, INSTITUTIONAL
ZONING DISTRICT AT 1150 N. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 06-76-LSA, to grant request for
Conditional Use for a Localized Sign Alternative Regular
Plan, with conditions, to permit installation of two (2)
new ground signs for Camelot Schools on Maryville Academy
Campus on property located at 1150 N. River Road in I-1
Institutional District; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-31-06, AN ORDINANCE
PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW GROUND SIGNS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.8 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE AT 1150 N. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to TABLE request
for Conditional Use, re Zoning Case 06-77-CU, to permit
massage therapy component within an existing gym-fitness
facility on property located at 1453 Market Street in C-5
Central Business District and Ordinance Z-32-06. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 06-82-CU, to grant request for Conditional
Use to permit a massage therapy component within an
existing physical therapy and rehabilitation facility on
property located at 1533 Ellinwood Street in C-5 Central
Business District; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-33-06, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-8
C. OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A MASSAGE
THERAPY FACILITY AT AN EXISTING PHYSICAL THERAPY AND
REHABILITATION FACILITY AT 1533 ELLINWOOD STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Text Amendment to the Zoning
Code, re Zoning Case 06-97-TA, to amend Article 7,
Section 7. 3, Table 7. 3. 1 "Commercial District Use
Matrix" to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District; amend
Article 13, Section 13.1 -"Definitions" to read "Pay Day
Loan Businesses or Agencies" instead of "Pay Day Loan
Store"; and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance Z-34-06, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO TABLE 7.3-1, "COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE
MATRIX," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE TO CHANGE
"CURRENCY EXCHANGE" IN THE C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO A CONDITIONAL USE; and
Ordinance Z-35-06, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO TABLE 7.3-1, "COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USE
MATRIX" AND ARTICLE 13. 3 "DEFINITIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING CODE TO CHANGE "PAYDAY LOAN STORES" TO
"PAYDAY LOAN BUSINESSES OR AGENCIES."
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
REPAVING
PORTION OF
PARKING LOT/
711 DULLES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-110-06
ASSIGNMENT OF
BUS. DEVEL.
AGREEMENT/
77 RAND RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-121-06
IEMA FLOOD
GRANT AGREE./
METHODIST
CAMPGROUND:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-122-06
FLOOD TECH.
SUPPORT
AGREEMENT/
METHODIST
CAMPGROUND:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-123-06
PURCHASE/
BRANCH
CHIPPER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Quality Blacktop,
Inc., 1484 Phoenix Drive, Des Plaines, to repave
approximately 20' x 90' parking area in the parking lot
behind property located at 711 Dulles Road, Units c, D
and E, in the amount of $7,844/Dept. Funds; City to place
a lien on the properties should the amount not be repaid
to the City; it would be in the best interest of the City
that usual bid procedures be waived; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-110-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM QUALITY
BLACKTOP, INC. FOR THE REPAVING OF THE PARKING AREA
BEHIND 711 DULLES ROAD, UNITS C, D AND E, DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize assignment of Business
Development Agreement with Mancari Auto Group (approved
by the City Council on June 3, 2002 -Resolution R-64-
02), to Des Plaines Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc., for
property located at 77 Rand Road; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-121-06, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
ASSIGNMENT OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MANCARI AUTO GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO DES
PLAINES CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, INC. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA )
Grant Agreements (grant applications authorized by the
City Council on July 11, 2005 -Resolution R-110-05) as
follows: for technical assistance in the amount of
$22,410, and a flood mitigation plan in the amount of
$20, 300, for the proposed building elevations at the
Methodist Campground; City to match up to 25% of the
total cost for an approximate cost range to the City of
$5,962.50 to $11,925/Capital Projects Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-122-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF TWO GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES FOR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22, 410 AND
$20, 300. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute agreement with French & Associates, Ltd., 153
Nanti Street, Park Forest, IL 60466, to prepare Building
Elevation Plan in the amount of $22, 400 and Hazard
Mitigation Plan in the amount of $25,300, for a total
amount not-to-exceed $47,700; City to be partially
reimbursed from IEMA Grants approved earlier in the
meeting with City matching up to 25% of the total cost
for an approximate cost range to the City of $5,962.50
to $11,925/Capital Projects Funds; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-123-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRENCH & ASSOCIATES
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
IN PREPARING A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND A BUILDING
ELEVATION PROJECT FOR THE METHODIST CAMPGROUND. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve purchase of One (1) 2006
Morbark Model 18 Hurricane Branch Chipper through the
Federal Government General Services Administration
Contract #GS-30F-0018N from Alexander Equipment Company,
Inc., 4728 Yender Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, in the amount
of $34,116/Budgeted CERF Funds; and authorize trade-in
of 1995 Morbark Model 17 Branch Chipper. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.~
PURCHASE/
BOBCAT
WORK MACHINE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
SODIUM
CHLORIDE
SALT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
PARKING FARE
COLLECTION
SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT/
REAPPOINT . :
ORDINANCE
Z-30-06
CONDIT. USE/
1150 N.
RIVER ROAD:
ORDINANCE
Z-31-06
CONDIT. USE/
1150 N.
RIVER ROAD:
ORDINANCE
Z-33-06
CONDIT. USE/
1533
ELLINWOOD:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Atlas Bobcat,
Inc., 5000 North River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, for
purchase of One (1) Bobcat Toolcat Turbo 5600 Work
Machine in the amount of $67,453/Budgeted CERF 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 Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Supply and Delivery of
Sodium Chloride Salt to the lowest bidder, Cargill, Inc.,
24950 Country Club Blvd., Suite 450, North Olmsted, OH
44070, at a cost of $35. 90 per ton through May 1,
2007 /MFT Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Furnishing and Installing
Parking Fare Collection System to the lowest bidder,
meeting City's needs, Total Parking Solutions, Inc., 2721
Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, for Option 2 in
the amount of $52,091/$30,000 from Metra Grant and
$22,091 from Parking Fund Improvements. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for demolition of residence at 2250 Ballard
Road, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21,
2006; and void Resolution R-109-06 referred back to Staff
on August 7, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Murphy, to waive the two week
waiting period and approve Mayoral appointment to the
LIBRARY BOARD of Maria G. Bahamon, term to expire June
30, 2007; and approve Mayoral reappointment to the
LIBRARY BOARD of Rhys Read, term to expire June 30, 2009.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-30-06, AN ORDINANCE
ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION
OF A FOOD SERVICE TRAINING FACILITY WITH SALES TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.5-1 C. OF THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE IN AN I-1 INSTITUTIONAL
ZONING DISTRICT AT 1150 N. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 06-75-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 Smith, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-31-06, AN ORDINANCE
PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW GROUND SIGNS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.8 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE AT 1150 N. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Case 06-76-LSA). 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 Z-33-06, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 7.3-8 C. OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW A MASSAGE THERAPY FACILITY AT AN EXISTING PHYSICAL
THERAPY AND REHABILITATION FACILITY AT 1533 ELLINWOOD
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-82-CU). Upon roll
call, the vote was: 1'/
Z-33-06
(Cont'd.)
PARKING OF
TRAILERS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
TIF
MONITORING
REPORT:
PAGE SEVEN
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Police Chief Prandini reviewed his memo of August 23,
2006, in which he recommends that there be a time
restriction on the parking of all types of trailers,
campers, boats, etc. on public streets and they must be
directly in front of a resident's dwelling or publi c
parkway.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that people park their
vehicles over the sidewalk or on the apron leading to the
street; this goes on all the time.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he will hold a meeting
regarding unsightly vehicles on driveways.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she agrees wi t h
Alderman Christiansen; we should try to make our City
look better than any other place.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 2 -"Parking Prohibi ted
in Certain Places" of the City Code be amended to
prohibit the parking of any trailer, camper, boat,
recreational vehicle, motor vehicle on a public street
directly in front of a resident's dwelling or public
parkway for purposes of loading or unloading for a period
longer than twenty-four hours unless there is a public
safety concern; prior notification must be given to the
Police Department; and Ordinance M-26-06 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to remove
Check #250909 in the amount of $220 from the Warrant
Register for further review. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the September 5, 2006 -
Warrant Register -as amended, in the total amount of
$2,940,062.85, and further recommend that Resolution R-
127-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Mrs. Leslie Murphy, of Griffith, Murphy, LLC, 2658 Ewing
Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, addressed the Committee of
the Whole and made a PowerPoint presentation of the
monitoring memoranda they prepared for the City regarding
Downtown TIF District #1, Lee Street-Perry Street TIF
District #5, Wille Road-Mt. Prospect Road TIF District
#3 and Mannheim Road-Higgins Road TIF District #6.
Mrs. Murphy stated that the memoranda assesses the past
and current performance of these four (4) TIF districts;
it determined how successful each TIF district has been
TIF MEMORAN.
(Cont'd. )
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT -324
BERKSHIRE:
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in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the
Redevelopment Plan for each district, and strategizing
future direction for redevelopment, based upon the fiscal
flexibility in each district; it is clear that all four
(4) districts have been successful from a redevelopment
perspective, creating new commercial, industrial, mixed-
use, residential and government uses in areas of the City
that needed an infusion of revenue and construction
activity.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole questioning if all
the proper TIF forms have been filed. Deputy Director
of Community & Economic Development Angell said that the
City cannot file the 2005 report until an audit has been
approved by the City Council.
Mrs. Van Slambrouck stated that there are two (2) kinds
of TIFs -good ones and bad ones; this is a bad one; the
City should be more honest with the public.
Ed, co-owner of Geiser-Berner Plumbing Heating & Air
Conditioning, 1484 Rand Road, addressed the Committee of
the Whole asking if there are any negatives to a TIF.
Mrs. Murphy said yes, the ability to pay debt is one.
Ed stated that there should be two (2) sides of the
spectrum; creating a TIF is not necessarily a positive.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole questioning whether any TIF has
been terminated. Deputy Director Angell said yes, TIF
#2 in 2000.
Mr. Burkross asked if we know how many new residents
there are in these TIFs. Alderman Sayad said that the
City is going to do a new census very soon.
Mr. Burkross asked what new businesses have been
attracted by a TIF. Deputy Director Angell said the
warehouses in TIF #2. Mr. Burkross stated that a TIF
should be a last resort.
Alderman Brookman stated that this is a valid document;
it condensed relative information that will be used for
discussion; she encouraged the other taxing agencies to
review the tape of this meeting and this data;
Alderman Beauvais stated that this City is so much better
off with these TIFs; she is glad that finally some
positives have come out about TIFs.
Alderman Sayad complimented Mrs. Murphy and her company
for this memoranda; it was well done.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed this matter and questioned
whether this was a legal lot of record. Development
Planner Gascoigne said he would verify this.
Petitioner Mukesh Patel, 832 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL
60432, addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that this non-conforming lot of
record for 324 Berkshire Lane be REFERRED back to Staff
for further review. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-29-06
VARIATION/
2211
WEBSTER AVE . :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-127-06
PARKING OF
TRAILERS:
Ordinance
M-26-06
SINGLE BID/
LANDSCAPE
DESIGN
GATEWAY PARK:
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MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-29-06, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION
TO SECTION 8.1-3 E. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (OVERSIZED SHED) AT 2211 WEBSTER
LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-64-V) . Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-127-06 -AS AMENDED, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $2,940,062.85. 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 Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Title
7, Chapter 3, Section 2 -"Parking Prohibited in Certain
Places" of the City Code be amended to prohibit the
parking of any trailer, camper, boat, recreational
vehicle, motor vehicle on a public street directly in
front of a resident's dwelling or public parkway for
purposes of loading or unloading for a period longer than
twenty-four hours unless there is a public safety
concern; prior notification must be given to the Police
Department; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-26-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-26-06, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 2,
"PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES," 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.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, that City Clerk be
authorized to open single bid received on August 28, 2006
for Landscape Design, Removal and Installation at Gateway
Park, River Road and Miner Street. Motion declared
carried.
City Clerk McAllister opened the bid and announced that
the bid for Landscape Design, Removal and Installation
at Gateway Park, River Road and Miner Street was received
from ILT Vignocchi, Inc., 25865 W. Ivanhoe Road,
Wauconda, IL 60084, in the total bid amount of $200,755.
Mayor Arredia referred the bid to Staff for review and
report.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
SETTING PRICE
FOR SALE-
LEASE OF
PROPERTY/
VACATION OF
ESSER COURT:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
ANNEXATION -
1901 s.
ELMHURST RD . :
Resolution
R-116-06
Ordinance
A-1-06
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss setting price for sale-lease of
property, pending litigation and probable-imminent
litigation. 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.
The City Council recessed at 11:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 11:57 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that City set the price
for the sale of the south half of Esser Court right-of-
way to the adjourning property owner and petitioner, Jim
Johnson, Jet Properties, Inc., 2064 S. River Road, Des
Plaines, for the appraised amount of $60,400. 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 Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute "Annexation Agreement" with 8400
Partners, LLC, 935 W. Chestnut Street, Unit 425, Chicago,
IL 606176-1076, for property located at 1901 S. Elmhurst
Road; City settle the daily fines imposed by the Des
Plaines Administrative Hearing Officer for pending
citations in the amount of $4,000; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-116-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1901 ELMHURST ROAD. 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 Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
A-1-06 (approved by the City Council on August 21, 2006),
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 1901 ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carr~~ed at 12~a.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK