04-16-2007227
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, APRIL 16, 2007
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 6:03 p.rn. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center on Monday, April 16, 2007.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Smith.
Alderman Becker arrived in Executive Session at 6:08
p.rn. Alderman Argus arrived in Executive Session at
6:12 p.rn. Alderman Beauvais arrived at 7:00 p.rn.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Acting Director of
Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director
of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director
of Community & Economic Development Conlan, Deputy Director of
Community & Economic Development Angell, Environmental Services
Coordinator Bajor, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel, pending
litigation and acquisition of real property. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Becker, Argus
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:04 p.rn.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.rn.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Argus.
MAYOR PRO TEM: Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to elect
Alderman Christiansen as Mayor Pro Tern in the
absence of Mayor Arredia. Motion declared carried.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/SPEC.
SVS. AREA #9
624-640
ALGONQUIN:
The opening prayer was given by Father
Kounavis, St. John Greek Orthodox Church,
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Demetri
followed
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen read a proclamation
proclaiming April 15-21, 2007 as National Volunteer
Week and recognized the City's Meals-On-Wheels
volunteers who deliver meals to those in need.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing
to order at 7: 10 p. m. The Public Hearing was being
held pursuant to legal notice to consider the
establishment of Special Service Area #9 for
resurfacing of parking lot at 624 -64 O W. Algonquin
Road and the funding of the property owner's share
of the improvement.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Attorney Bartel briefly reviewed this
request from the owner of 624-640 W. Algonquin Road
to create Special Service Area #9 for parking lot
improvements at 624-640 W. Algonquin Road.
PUBLIC
HEARING/SPEC.
SVS. AREA #10
642-658 w.
ALGONQUIN:
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen asked for comments from
the public and aldermen.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council asking if the property is privately
owned and how are the monies repaid to the City.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the property is
privately owned and it is repaid to the City, with
interest, through an extra levy.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson, addressed the City
Council stating that he was against this Special
Service Area when it came before the City Council in
June of 2006; none of the store fronts in this plaza
are vacant; the owners should apply for a loan to
repave the property.
There will be further discussion and action on this
matter later in the meeting under Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
PLAINES CIVIC C~NTER, MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007
THE
DES
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing
to order at 7:18 p.m. The Public Hearing was being
held pursuant to legal notice to consider the
establishment of Special Service Area #10 for
resurfacing of parking lot at 642-658 W. Algonquin
Road and the funding of the property owner's share
of the improvement.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Attorney Bartel briefly reviewed this
request from the owner of 642-658 W. Algonquin Road
to create Special Service Area #10 for parking lot
improvements at 642-658 W. Algonquin Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen asked for comments from
the public and aldermen.
There will be further discussion and action on this
matter later in the meeting under Consent Agenda.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
ELECTION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTYL
ACE RENT-A-
CAR, 2985 S.
MANNHEIM:
AWARD
RFP/ALARM
MONITORING
SYSTEM:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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City Attorney Wiltse read a statement reminding
anyone speaking this evening that tomorrow is
Election Day and speakers should not make any
comments regarding candidates or issues in any of
the Ward races.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that Assistant to the City
Manager Eric Palm will soon be leaving his position
with the City and he will be missed; he had the
pleasure of interfacing with Eric Palm and he was
always very polite and accommodating; he will be
hard to replace.
Ms. Donna Catlett, 1755 S. Wolf Road, addressed the
City Council stating that the Des Plaines Arts
Council has long embraced gardening as an artistic
pursuit; she invited everyone to attend "The Art of
Nature" a rain garden symposium on April 21, 2007 at
11:00 a.m. at the Science & Arts Academy, 1825 Miner
Street.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed
the City Council stating that there is a need for a
traffic signal at Perry and Lee Streets; last Monday
there were two accidents; this corner is very
unsafe; it is also a school crossing.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 83 5 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that tomorrow is Election Day;
let's shoot for a high vote count; let's show the
candidates that we appreciate that they are running
for office.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that the most important
responsibility of a citizen is that he be involved
in government and vote; many significant issues
currently face our City including infrastructure,
flooding, taxes, property rights, etc.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff
proceed as directed regarding the acquisition of the
Ace Rent-A-Car, 2985 S. Mannheim Road, located in
TIF #6; final action on this matter, including the
dollar amount of any purchase will be reported at a
subsequent meeting in open session. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Brookman and Becker voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to TABLE the
Award RFP/Alarm Monitoring System and Wireless
Network matter scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Murphy requested that Item 6 and 6a be
removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman
requested that Item 9 and 9a be removed and Alderman
Christiansen requested that Items 12, 12a and 14 be
removed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to establish
a Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 9, 9a, 1 2 ,
12a and 14. Motion declared carried.
CONSENT
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
RESCIND ORD.
M-24-06, SPEC.
SVS. AREA #9:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-19-07
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #9 I
624-640 w.
ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-20-07
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance M-13-07 was
adopted; Ordinances M-19-07, M-20-07, M-21-07, M-23-
07 and Z-12-07 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-63-07, R-64-07, R-66-07 and R-67-07
were adopted.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held April 2, 2007, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to
minutes of the Executive Session of the City
meeting held April 2, 2007. Motion declared
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
approve
Council
carried
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to rescind Ordinance M-24-
06, approved by the City Council on June 19, 2006,
which created Special Service Area #9 for the repair
of the parking areas behind the strip centers at
624-640 and 642-658 W. Algonquin Road, because these
parcels are not physically contiguous with one
another, which is required by the Cook County Map
Department who has instructed the City to create two
(2) separate Special Service Areas, one for each
parcel; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-19 -0 7 I AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING
ORDINANCE M-24-06, WHICH CREATED SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA #9 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE PARKING AREAS AT 624-
640 W. ALGONQUIN ROAD AND 642-658 W. ALGONQUIN ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve creation of
Special Service Area #9 for the repair of a portion
of the parking area behind the strip center at 624-
640 W. Algonquin Road, as requested by the owner of
the property, at a cost of $25,500; owner's share of
the cost to be repaid to the City from the tax
levies for the years 2007 through 2021, inclusive,
and shall be in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000
annually; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-20-07, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
NINE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS ( 624-64 0
WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD PARKING LOT) . Motion declared
carried
Agenda.
as approved unanimously under Consent
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #10 I
642-658 w.
ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-21-07
AMENDMENT/.
TELECOMM. TAX
ORDINANCE:
Ordinance
M-22-07
AMENDMENT/
MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS
ORDINANCE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-23-07
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve creation of
Special Service Area #10 for the repair of a portion
of the parking area behind the strip center at 642-
658 W. Algonquin Road, as requested by the owner of
the property, at a cost of $25,500; owner's share of
the cost to be repaid to the City from the tax
levies for the years 2007 through 2021, inclusive,
and shall be in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000
annually; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-21-07, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER TEN
IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (642-658 WEST
ALGONQUIN ROAD PARKING LOT) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Smith, to POSTPONE
until May 7, 2007, Staff recommendation to amend
Title 4, Chapter 3, Article 1 "Municipal
Telecommunications Tax" to revise the City Code as
required by the Illinois Department of Revenue to
comply with recent changes made by Public Acts 92-
878, 93-2986 and 94-793; these are housekeeping
changes which do not change the intent, rate or
impact of the tax; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-22-07, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4 I "BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 3 I
"MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION TAXES I II ARTICLE 1. I "MUNICIPAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion to DENY Staff recommendation to
amend Title 4, Chapter 3, Article 1 "Municipal
Telecommunications Tax." Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Becker, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote lS a faile d
vote) .
Upon roll call or:i. the o rig inal motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Mur phy,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Sayad, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter
10 "Massage Establishments" of the City Code to
reflect new State licensing procedures and allow
massage as an accessory use to already licensed
businesses; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-23-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 4 I "BUSINESS REGULATIONS I II CHAPTER 10 "MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS, " OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
07-04-CU/
COND. USE/
1450 TOUHY: ------
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-12-07
2007 PRIVATE
ACTIVITY
VOLUME BOND
CAP:
Resolution
R-62-07
IDOT
AGREEMENT, FAA
VISION 100
FUNDS, LAND
USE PLANNING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-63-07
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of
Appeals, re Zoning Case 07-04-CU, to grant request
for Conditional Use to permit operation of a Class A
restaurant (Longhorn Steakhouse) , accessory to a
hotel, in C-2 Limited Office Commercial District on
property located at 1450 E. Touhy Avenue; and
further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-12-07, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CLASS A
RESTAURANT, ACCESSORY TO
LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL
WITH SECTION 7. 3 05 C. OF
A HOTEL,
DISTRICT
THE ZONING
IN THE C-2 I
IN ACCORDANCE
CODE AT 1450
EAST TOUHY A.VENUE I DES PLAINES I ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as
Consent Agenda.
approved unanimously under
Moved by Becker, seconded by Say ad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to reserve
its entire 2007 Private Activity Volume Bond Cap of
$4,806,835, for possible future use as an industrial
attraction and retention incentive "until allocated
or sold".
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, adopt a
substitute motion to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City to reserve its
entire 2007 Private Activity Volume Bond Cap of
$4,806,835, for possible future use as an industrial
attraction and retention incentive. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Resolution R-62-07, A RESOLUTION RESERVING VOLUME
CAP IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES
AND RELATED MATTERS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute "Agreement of Limited Agency"
with IDOT's Division of Aeronautics, One Langhorne
Bond Drive, Capital Airport, Springfield, IL 62707,
for reimbursement of $750,000 for land use
compatibility planning through the Federal Aviation
Administration's Vision 100/Section 160 Program; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-63-07, A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AGREEMENT OF LIMITED
AGENCY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND IDOT FOR
SECURING FUNDING FOR PLANNING AND PROMOTION OF
COMPATIBLE LAND USES UNDER THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION VISION 100 CENTURY OF AVIATION
REAUTHORIZATION ACT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
2229 & 2233
WESTVIEW:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-64-07
SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCIES
FUNDING:
Resolution
R-65-07
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1751 SPRUCE:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept Public
Improvements for Guzzetti Subdivision, 2229 and 2233
Westview Drive, that include a rear yard storm sewer
and a public sidewalk; and authorize release of
Letter of Credit in the amount of $36,110 (cash
warranty of $3,611 will be held for 18 months; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-64-07, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
GUZZETTI SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2229 AND 2233
WESTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as
Consent Agenda.
approved unanimously under
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve funding for Social
Service Agencies/Organizations as follows:
Avenues to Independence
The Center of Concern
Children's Advocacy Center
Des Plaines Senior Center Meal Program
The Harbour, Inc.
Journey from P.A.D.S. to HOPE
Maine Center, Inc.
North Shore Senior Center
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Northwest Suburban Day Care Center
Rainbow Hospice
Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
Shelter, Inc.
Suburban Primary Health Care Council
The Volunteer Center
$ 1,665
6,115
2,215
6,855
4,215
4,715
4,515
6,465
2,615
9,015
2,815
9,015
2,265
1,750
765
$65,000
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-65-07, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBUSEMENT OF $65,000.00
IN BUDGETED FUNDS TO FIFTEEN SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCIES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen*, Murphy, Sayad
NAYS:
Brookman, Becker, Smith**, Argus
0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
* Alderman Christiansen
the funding for The Center
Board of Directors) and
abstained from voting on
of Concern (member of the
the Self-Help Closet &
Pantry of Des Plaines (a family member is a member
of the Board) -conflict of interest;
** Alderman Smith abstained from voting on the
funding for the Des Plaines Senior Center Meal
Program (member of the Board of Directors)
conflict of inter est.
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 9'6" addition to existing
driveway of 8'6" wide x 27' long, for a total width
of 18' , on property located at 1 751 Spruce Avenue.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/TWO
FORD FUSION
14S POLICE
VEHICLES:
PURCHASU
SQUAD CARS &
FORD EXPLORER
FOR POLICE
DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
MONITOR/
DEFIBRILLATOR
FOR FIRE
DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/DUMP
TRUCKS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
SNOWPLOW KITS
FOR PUBLIC
WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSAL/SHOP
VEHICLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
AT PUBLIC
WORKS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of two (2)
2007 Ford Fusion 14S Police Vehicles through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative from Currie Motors,
9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, in the
amount of $14,472 each for a total amount of
$28,944/CERF Funds. 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 Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of
nine (9) Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor Squad Cars
and one (1) 2007 Ford Explorer through the Illinois
State Bid Program from Landmark Ford, Inc., 2401
Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in
the total amount of $201,693/2007 CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of one
(1) ZOLL M-Series, Med-Pro Plus Monitor
Defibrillator and Accessories from ZOLL Medical
Corporation, 269 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, in
the total amount of $24,207/2007 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 Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of
three (3) Tandem-Axle Dump Trucks through the
Illinois State Bid Program from Prairie
International Trucks, Inc., 401 S. Dirksen Parkway,
Springfield, IL 62703, in the total amount of
$318, 521/2007 CERF Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of
four (4) Western Snowplow Kits from Lindco Equipment
Sales, Inc., 2168 E. 88th Drive, Merrillville, IN
46410, in the total amount of $13,952/Budgeted
Funds; and it would be in the best interest of the
City that usual bid procedures be waived. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
K&K Sales and Service, Inc., 1032 W. Elmwood Lane,
Bartlett, IL 60103, for repairs to shop vehicle
exhaust system, at a cost of $8,979/Budgeted 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.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-13-07
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/NWMC
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-66-07
RETAIL
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
AGREEMENT/
GEOTECHNICAL
ENG. SERVICES/
2007 CIP:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-67-07
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for one ( 1) Tow-
Behind Self-Contained Leaf Loader, returnable by
3: 00 p. m., Friday, May 4, 2007. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for Water System
Leak Detection Survey, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, May 4, 2007. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for Underground
Fuel Storage Tank and Dispenser Replacement,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for Demolition of
3003 Mannheim Road (Travelodge) and 3036 Orchard
Place (AC Pavement Striping), returnable by 3:00
p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2007. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker,
Ordinance M-13-07,
DISPOSITION OF
seconded by Brookman, to adopt
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PERSONAL PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
PUBLIC
CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion
declared carried as
Consent Agenda.
approved unanimously under
Moved by Becker, seconded
Resolution R-66-07 AS
by Brookman,
AMENDED, A
to adopt
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES RETAIL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from
American GeoEngineering, Inc., 399-A Wall Street,
Glendale Heights, IL 60139, to perform soil and
material testing for 2007 Capital Improvement
Program in the total amount of $43, 500/MFT Funds;
and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary agreement; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-67-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMERICAN
GEOENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
FOR THE 2 0 0 7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $43, 500. 00. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
LOBBYIST
CONTRACT/
ALL-CIRCO:
CONCRETE
"WAVES"
DISPOSAL
OPTIONS/
REMOVED FROM
RIVER RD. &
MINER ST.:
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MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN 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 April 16, 2007
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,538,884.27; and further recommend that Resolution
R-83-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Christiansen abstained from voting on
Voucher #03248 The Center of Concern, in the
amount of $6, 115 (conflict of interest -member of
the Board of Directors) and Voucher #91944 -Self -
Help Closet & Pantry, in the amount of $9,015
(conflict of interest a family member serves on
the Board) . Alderman Smith abstained from voting on
Voucher #13253 -Des Plaines Senior Center, in the
amount of $6, 855 (conflict of interest -member of
the Board of Directors) .
Alderman Sayad reviewed City Manager Niemeyer's memo
of April 5, 2007, regarding whether to renew the
City's contract with lobbyist All-Circo for the
period November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008.
John Kelly, All-Circo, Inc., addressed the City
Council and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Murphy_~econded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council to renew the contract with lobbyist All-
Circo, Inc., 111 W. Washington Street, Suite 192 0,
Chicago, IL 60620 for a two-year period from
November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008 in the
amount of $75,000 per year and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary resolution. Motion
declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Smith, Chair
Environmental Services Coordinator Bajor reviewed
her memo of April 5, 2007, which recommends donating
three (3) waves to the Historical Society and
disposal of the remainder of the "waves" to a
recycling facility.
Aldermen Becker and Sayad stated that they are
interested in obtaining one or more of the "waves".
Alderman Argus stated that she has a resident who is
interested in obtaining three (3) or four (4)
"waves".
Alderman Murphy stated that they should be put out
for bid.
"WAVES"
(Cont'd.)
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Alderman Beauvais stated that some of them should be
placed along the Riverwalk and then auction off one
(1) or two (2) at the Taste of Des Plaines.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they should be
displayed and sold as pieces of art at the art show.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the donation of three
(3) waves to the Des Plaines Historical Society,
place five (5) along the Riverwalk and conduct a
silent auction at the Taste of Des Plaines for the
remaining waves; all proceeds to be donated to the
Healthy Community Partnership Foundation.
Moved by Brookma~ seconded by Smith, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council
approval of the donation of three ( 3) "waves" to the
Des Plaines Historical Society and hold the
remaining "waves" for possible placement along the
Riverwalk or in front of City Hall; and Staff to
look into other options. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith
3-Murphy, Becker, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo
of April 5, 2007 which states that Staff was
directed to investigate the status of a proposed
sign installation at the Radlein Detention Basin;
Mr. James Johnson from Thermal Construction has made
an offer to donate $200-$300 towards a sign because
the property abuts his proposed development.
Alderman Murphy stated that the City Council should
establish a policy that private entities pay sign
costs.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to
recommend to the City Council approval of the
installation of a sign at the Radlein Detention
Basin, accept donation from Mr. James Johnson of
Thermal Construction in the amount of $200-$300
towards the sign, and approve City funds in an
amount not-to-exceed $ 700, for a total installation
cost of approximately $1,000.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that Mr. Radlein was
a wonderful person; his family has done a lot for
the community.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Murphy voted no.
MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTIANSEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND
DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
ORDINANCE
Z-12-07
CONDITIONAL
USE/1450
TOUHY:
ORDINANCE
M-23-07
AMENDMENT/
MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT
ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE
M-15-07
CHANGE OF
ADDRESS, LATE
FILING,
PENALTIES &
APPEAL
PROCESS:
ORDINANCE
M-17-07
CREATION OF
ETHICS OFFICER
POSITION:
ORDINANCE
M-18-07
TIF PROPERTY
OWNERSHIP BY
CITY OFFICIALS
& STAFF:
ORDINANCE
M-17-07
CREATION OF
ETHICS OFFICER
POSITION:
RECONSIDER-
ATION
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance t o
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-12-07, AN
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE A CLASS A RESTAURANT, ACCESSORY TO A HOTEL,
IN THE C-2, LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.305 C. OF THE ZONING CODE
AT 1450 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
(CASE #07-04-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 Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-23-07, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 10 "MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS," OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
was:
Upon roll call, the vote
AYES: 8-Beauvais,
Brookman,
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Christiansen, Murphy,
Becker, Smith, Argus
Motion declared carried.
Sayad,
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to adopt
Ordinance M-15-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE I fl CHAPTER 9 I "CODE OF ETHICS I fl
SECTION 5 I "DISCLOSURE I fl OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauv ais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance M-1 7-07 I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE I fl CHAPTER 9 I "CODE OF ETHICS I fl:
SECTION 10, "ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES," OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
4-Beauvais, Murphy, Smith, Argus
4-Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman, Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed
vote).
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to POSTPONE
until May 7, 2007, adoption of Ordinance M-18-07, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES REGARDING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION
REDEVELOPMENT. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to reconsider
the vote on the motion to adopt Ordinance M-1 7-07,
Creation of Ethics Officer Position. 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.
M-17-07 ----
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-61-07
LOBBYIST
CONTRACT/
ALL-CIRCO:
CONCRETE
"WAVES"
DISPOSAL
OPTIONS/
REMOVED FROM
RIVER RD. &
MINER ST.:
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
substitute m~tion to POSTPONE until May 7, 2007,
adoption of Ordinance M-17-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE I II CHAPTER 9 I "CODE OF
ETHICS I II SECTION 10 I "ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES I II OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
carried.
Motion declared
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Cammi t tee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-61-07, 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, 538, 884. 27. 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.
Alderman Christiansen abstained from voting on
Voucher #03248 The Center of Concern, in the
amount of $6, 115 (conflict of interest -member of
the Board of Directors) and Voucher #91944 -Self-
Help Closet & Pantry, in the amount of $9,015
(conflict of interest a family member serves on
the Board) . Alderman Smith abstained from voting on
Voucher #13253 -Des Plaines Senior Center, in the
amount of $6, 855 (conflict of interest -member of
the Board of Directors).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to renew
the contract with lobbyist All-Circa, Inc., 111 W.
Washington Street, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60620,
for a two-year period from November 1, 2006 through
October 31, 2008, in the amount of $75,000 per year
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
resolution. 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 Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
the donation of three ( 3) waves to the Des Plaines
Historical Society and hold the remaining "waves"
for possible placement along the Riverwalk or in
front of City Hall; and Staff to look into other
options. 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.
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
approve the installation of a sign at the Radlein
Detention Basin, accept donation from Mr. James
Johnson Thermal Construction in the amount of $200-
$300 towards the sign, and approve City funds in an
amount not-to-exceed $700, for a total installation
cost of approximately $1, 000. 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 Brookman, seconded by Murphy, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Nancy Pet CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~~'-l~~-