12-04-2006138
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, DECEMBER 4, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City o f
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:05 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, December 4, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:22 p.m.
Alderman Murphy arrived in Executive Session at 6:40 p.m.
Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 7 :06.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager /Director
of Human Resources Bajor, Interim Director of Finance Simpson, Police
Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Public
Works Director Dusckett, Development Planner Gascoigne, Deputy Director
of Community & Economic Development Angell and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2006 TAX
LEVY:
CALL TO
ORDER:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to go into Executi ve
Session to discuss collective bargaining and pending
litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present;
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister.
Mayor Arredia introduced the 3 ~ and 4th Grade students
from South School who performed a spoken version of the
Pledge of Allegiance; South School was recently named "No
Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Mayor Arredia recognized Des Plaines Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post #2992 and its members who were recent
recipients of the 2006 Governor's Home Town Award for
Veterans Involvement; the award was given for their
"Support the Troops" programs in 2005.
Mayor Arredia recognized resident John Burke for being
the recipient of the Illinois Humanities Council Studs
Terkel Humanities Service Award for 2006; he is being
honored for contributing to the quality of life for the
whole community through his extraordinary efforts on
behalf of the Des Plaines Public Library and the Des
Plaines Historical Society.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS , DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:27
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
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TAX LEVY
(Cont'd. )
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
PENDING
LITIGATION/
HARDIN
PAVING V.
CITY:
REDEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
THE HARP GP.
2800 s.
MANNHEIM:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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for the City of Des Plaines for 2006 tax year levy, in
the amount of $24,993,756, which represents a 4.2%
increase over the previous year.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the reasons for
the tax levy, i.e. personnel, contractual services and
commodities to provide services to the residents of Des
Plaines.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking what was the point of this Public Hearing.
City Manager Niemeyer said because it is required by law.
Mr. Burkross questioned how he can intelligently comment
of this matter without some information; it should have
been made available to the public.
There were no further comments from the aldermen and the
public. There will be further action on this matter
under Committee of the Whole later in the meeting.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
Ms. Kathryn Macaluso, 815 E. Oakton Street, addressed the
City Council regarding the Riviera project being planned
on Oakton Street; she is very concerned about the height
of the building at nine ( 9) stories; it would be a
monstrosity; she is truly outraged that the owner is
requesting a TIF to pay for this project; funding a
private project is not something residents should be
asked to do.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that he would like to see the i terns
coming before the City Council before the meeting. City
Clerk McAllister said there is a public review packet at
the Des Plaines Library and in her off ice the Wednesday
before every City Council meeting.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council regarding the recent TIF referendum; in spite of
the results of the election, the City Council seems
determined to pursue this TIF; in this joyous Christmas
season, we pray you will give back the freedom to
residents to live and work in the five (5)-corners area;
we have faith you will do the right thing.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed at directed regarding the Hardin Paving v.
City law suit. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to REFER BACK TO
STAFF the matter of a redevelopment agreement with The
Harp Group (formerly LaQuinta Inns, Inc.), 2800 S.
Mannheim Road, and Resolution R-158-06 and Ordinance
M-66-06. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 25 and 25a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 25 and 25a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
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
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd. )
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #3:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-46-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #4:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-47-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #5:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-48-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #6:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-49-06
YEAR 2006
TAX LEVY/
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #7:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-50-06
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PAGE THREE
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes
were approved; Ordinances M-46-06, M-47-06, M-48-06,
M-4 9 -0 6 , M-5 0 -0 6 , M-51-0 6 , M - 5 2 -0 6 , M-5 3 -0 6 , M-5 4 -0 6 ,
M-55-06, M-56-06, M-57-06, M-58-06, M-59-06, M-60-06,
M-61-06, M-62-06, M-63-06, M-64-06, T-10-06, T-11-06 and
Z-43-06 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R-
155-06 was adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
November 20, 2006, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Exe cu ti ve Session of the City Council
held November 20, 2006. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for
Special Service Area Number Three (Cumberland Townhomes,
140-150 Northwest Highway) in the amount of $10,034, as
provided in Ordinance M-42-94, and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-46-06, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for
Special Service Area Number Four (Woodland Townhomes,
1560-1568 Woodland Avenue) in the amount of $2,000, as
provided in Ordinance M-11-95; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-47-06, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for
Special Service Area Number Five (Westfield Lane Water
Main) in the amount of $3,782, as provided in Ordinance
M-30-03; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-48-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for
Special Service Area Number Six ( 2150-21 72 Chestnut
Street Parking Lot), in the amount of $981, as provided
in Ordinance M-73-04; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-49-06. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for
Special Service Area Number Seven (Woodland Townhomes
Parking Lot) in the amount of $12,000, as provided in
Ordinance M-35-05; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-50-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL~
M-50-06
(Cont'd. )
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 1996A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-51-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 1998
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-52-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 1999
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-53-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2000
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-54-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2001
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-55-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2001B
YEAR 2001C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-56-06
ABATEMENTL
2002A
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-57-06
&
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PAGE FOUR
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
1996A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $463,220, as provided in Ordinance M-64-96;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-51-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1998
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $1,035,787.50, as provided in Ordinance M-24-98; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-52-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1998
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1999
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $ 902, 4 4 3. 7 6, as provided in Ordinance M-6-99; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-53-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 1999
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $421,497.50, as provided in Ordinance M-25-00; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-54-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $37 3, 2 8 0, as provided in Ordinance M-30-01; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-55-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2001A and Year 2001C General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Bonds in the amount of $1, 020, 875 for Series
2001B and $309, 810 for Series 2001C, as provided in
Ordinance M-72-01; and further · recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-56-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006
TAX LEVY FOR THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001B AND SERIES 2001C. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2002A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $107,822.82, as provided in Ordinance M-28-02;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-57-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES
2002A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda. ~
ABATEMENT/
YEAR 2003A &
YEAR 2003C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-58-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2003B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-59-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 20030
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-60-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2004A
YEAR 2004B
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-61-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2005A
YEAR 2005B
YEAR 2005C
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-62-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 2005E
YEAR 2005F
YEAR 2005G
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-63-06
ABATEMENTL
YEAR 20050
GO BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-64-06
&
&
&
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2003A and Year 2003C General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Bonds in the amount of $541,507.50 for Series
2003A and $124,207.50 for Series 2003C, as provided in
Ordinance M-4 3-03; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-58-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006
TAX LEVY FOR THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE
PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003A AND SERIES 2003C. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2003B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $84,069.29, as provided in Ordinance M-45-03;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-59-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2003B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2003D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $543,777.50, as provided in Ordinance M-58-03;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-60-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2003D. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2004A and Year 2004B General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Bonds in the amount of $753,543.76 for Series
2004A and $829, 120 for Series 2004B, as provided in
Ordinance M-2 9-04; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-61-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006
TAX LEVY FOR THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2004A AND SERIES 2004B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2005A, Year 2005B and Year 2005C General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $247,737.50 for
Series 2005A, $41,025 for Series 2005B and $246,037.50
for Series 2005C, as provided in Ordinance M-70-04; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-62-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A, SERIES 2005B AND
SERIES 2005C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2005E, Year 2005F and Year 2005G General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $881,212.50 for
Series 2005E, $224,437.50 for Series 2005F and $48,750
for Series 2005G, as provided in Ordinance M-20-05; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-63-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005E, SERIES 2005F AND
SERIES 2005G. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize abatement of Year
2005D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the
amount of $671,547.50, as provided in Ordinance M-92-04
(which authorized the refunding of the 1998 GO Bonds);
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-64-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2005 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,r;;J0-
M-64-06
(Cont'd. )
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
DOVER AND
PENNSYLVANIA:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-10-06
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
DOVER DRIVE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-11-06
ZONING CASE
06-114-V
VARIATION/
2099 MINER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-43-06
FINAL PLAT/
1420
WEDGEWOOD:
Resolution
R-154-06
IEMA CITIZEN
CORPS GRANT/
POLICE
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-155-06
ALERTS SYS.
AGREEMENT/
POLICE DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
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SERIES 20050. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee
(STAC) to amend Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 9
"Residential Parking Only" of the City Code to add the
south side of Dover Drive from west property line of 255
Dover Drive to west property line of 93 Dover Drive, and
both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue from Oakton Street
north to Dover Drive, as Residential Parking Only; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
10-06, AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING," SECTION 9, "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY," OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee
(STAC) to amend Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 3 -"Parking
Prohibited in Designated Places" of the City Code to add
that parking be prohibited on the north side of Dover
Ori ve from Marshall Ori ve to Mt. Prospect Road; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
11-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING," SECTION 3, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED
PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals ,
re Zoning Case 06-114-V, to grant request for Variation
to permit construction of a monument sign on the same
site as an existing pole sign contingent upon the sign
having a setback of 7' from the Miner Street (north )
property line, in C-2 Limited Office Commercial District
on property located at 2099 Miner Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-43-06,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 B.
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT SIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH
A POLE SIGN AT 2099 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
December 18, 2006, approval of the Final Plat for Pandya
Estates Subdivision, 1420 Wedgewood Avenue and
Resolution R-154-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to accept
Illinois Emergency Management Agency/Citizen Corps Grant
in the amount of $6,500; monies to be used to purchase
traffic trailer and essential equipment necessary to
respond to a homeland security or natural disaster in
Des Plaines; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-155-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR A
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize payment to Illinois
Public Safety Agency Network, 231963 Momentum Place,
Chicago, IL 60689, for ALERTS System for Police Mobile
Data Terminal, January 1, 2007 through July 1, 2007, in
the amount of $10, 342/2007 Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda. f-
PATIO
VARIATION/
616 DEBRA
DRIVE:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
2649 SCOTT:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-10-06
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
DOVER AND
PENNSYLVANIA:
ORDINANCE
T-11-06
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
DOVER DRIVE:
ORDINANCE
Z-43-06
VARIATION/
2099 MINER:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for an after-the-
f act Variation to Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code
Amendments, for property located at 616 Debra Drive, to
permit a 21' -6" x 10' addition to existing concrete
patio with brick pavers (Code prohibits patios from
extending more than 15' from the building foundation);
contingent upon petitioner paying a $150 fine for
building without a permit. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of an 8' x 68' parking pad to the side of
existing driveway on property located at 2649 Scott
Street. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2006 Emergency Vehicle Preemption
Systems, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 29,
2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance T-10-06, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 9,
"RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. 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 Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance T-11-06, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 3, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. 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 Becker, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-43-06, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 B. OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT SIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
POLE SIGN AT 2099 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Case 06-114-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT
REGISTER:
2006
ESTIMATED
TAX LEVY:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the December 4, 2006 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $3,065,499.05, and
further recommend that Resolution R-157-06 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed
estimated 2006 Tax Levy; the Illinois Property Tax
Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) requires that the City
adopt a tax levy ordinance and file it with the County
Clerk's Office by the last Tuesday in December (December
26, 2006); the City retains the option of reducing the
levy amount even after it is approved and filed with the
County Clerk's Office through the subsequent approval
and filing of an abatement ordinance prior to June 1,
2007.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
stated that Staff is recommending a 4.23% 2006 Tax Levy
in the amount of $24,993,756; which is a $1,015,207 or
4.23% increase in the 2005 tax extension.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is very uncomfortable with
this because we don't have a budget yet; he doesn't
think he can vote for this tonight; he wants to see a
budget first; he doesn't think we can go any further.
Alderman Argus stated that she agrees with Alderman
Sayad; she would feel better if she could see a budget;
could the Staff give us something by December 18, 2006.
Alderman Smith stated that the City has a deadline i t
has to meet; we do have some numbers to go on t onight ;
he is not that uncomfortable setting a tax levy number
tonight; we have to face the reality that we don't have
a budget tonight; he does not have a problem with
placing the ordinance on First Reading tonight.
Alderman Becker asked how close are we to having a
budget. Assistant City Manager Bajor said Staff could
provide a "thumbnail" picture by December 18 , 2006.
Alderman Brookman stated that she thinks the City
Manager should have come to the City Council f o r
direction not Jason Bajor or Eric Palm; Jason and Eric
are doing a "yeoman's job"; she would feel very remiss
moving forward tonight; she understands this is not a
final vote tonight and we do have to collect some taxes
to pay our expenditures; please give us something by
December 18, 2006.
Alderman Murphy stated that she agrees with almost a ll
that has been said tonight, but we are between a "roc k
and a hard place"; it is wrong to expect the City
Council to approve this but we know we have to; she
would suggest that between now and Second Reading of
this ordinance, we receive a copy of salaries and
benefits because that is 80% of the budget.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff and recommend to the City Council to approve the
2006 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $24, 003, 756
(4.23%), and Ordinance M-65-06 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Smith,
Argus voted yes; Aldermen Sayad, Brookman, Becker voted
no) .
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
ASSIGNMENT/
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
855 RAND RD. :
MINUTES/
11/20/061
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Alderman Becker reviewed this matter regarding the
request from Midway Kia, Inc. for assignment of City's
Business Development Agreement with Gateway Imports,
Inc. for property located at 855 Rand Road (approved by
the City Council on June 16, 2003 -Resolution R-74-03);
for operation of a new and used car auto dealership;
this assignment would adjust the base amount and rebates
related to this dealership; this assignment is stronger
for the City.
A general discussion was held as to whether the City has
given these considerations to other businesses; are
these considered incentives. Alderman Becker stated we
have done this in the past for other businesses; i.e.
Sam's Club, Cisco, O'Hare Honda, Mancari.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to
the City Council that the request for assignment of
Business Development Agreement for property located at
855 Rand Road to Midway Kia, Inc. Be REFERRED BACK TO
STAFF for further review.
Petitioner Mario Weber, 4747 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago,
IL 60632 and Attorney Kevin Wolfberg, Schain, Burney,
Ross & Citron, Ltd., 222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1910,
Chicago, IL 60601, addressed the Committee of the Whole
and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Weber stated that Midway Kia, Inc. will bring a
great record with lots of experience to Des Plaines;
they have made a considerable investment and are
committed to making this business succeed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to make a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION to recommend to the City Council to approve
assignment of Business Development Agreement with
Gateway Imports, Inc. (approved by the City Council on
June 16, 2003 -Resolution R-74-03) to Midway Kia, Inc.
for operation of a new and used car auto dealership on
property located at 855 Rand Road; and Resolution R-159-
06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith seconded by Brookman, to approve
amendment to minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council held November 20, 2006, as follows: Page Seven -
"Ordinance M-42-06," after Paragraph One, add:
"Alderman Smith stated: This is a question, is our
voting tonight on this issue not also considered
electioneering since we are stating our opinion by the
vote?
City Attorney Wiltse stated: I have not had the
opportunity to research the answer to this question. I
do not think so, but if you vote to allow the dialog,
then I think we may have a problem."
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
November 20, 2006 AS AMENDED. Motion declared
carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-157-06
2006
ESTIMATED
TAX LEVY:
Ordinance
M-65-06
ASSIGNMENT/
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
855 RAND RD. :
Resolution
R-159-06
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVE
DAY OF
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-157-06, 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:
$3,065,499.05. 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 Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the
2006 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $24, 003, 756
(4.23%), and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-65-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Sayad, Brookman, Becker
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
assignment of Business Development Agreement with
Gateway Imports, Inc. (approved by the City Council on
June 16, 2003 -Resolution R-74-03) to Midway Kia, Inc.
for operation of a new and used car auto dealership on
property located at 855 Rand Road; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-159-06, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
ASSIGNMENT OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
GATEWAY IMPORTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO
MIDWAY KIA, INC. 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 Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR