08-20-2007010
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, AUGUST 20, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, August 20, 2007.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:23
p.m.
Director of Finance
Heavey, Director of
Dusckett, Director of
Director of Community &
Palmer, Assistant City
Also present were: Acting City Manager Baj or,
Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works
Community & Economic Development Conlan, Deputy
Economic Development Angell, Management Intern
Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss probable-imminent litigation, pending
litigation and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith,
Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Dr. Daryl
Merrill, Jr., Christian Life Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Police Chief Prandini displayed the first place award
recently given to the Des Plaines Police Department by
the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illino is
Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration for their efforts in developing
traffic safety programs and enforcement initiatives.
Mayor Arredia presented a plaque of appreciation to Fire
Chief Heavey who will be retiring on August 31, 2007,
after over 33 years of dedicated and loyal service to the
City.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council and read articles from several newspapers about
the proposed fare increases for Metra and the CTA; it is
important that people use public transportation; he urged
the aldermen to contact their legislators asking them to
support the proposed increase in funding for public
transportation.
Mrs. Theresa Pytlewicz, 640 W. Kathleen Drive, addressed
the City Council asking the City to consider speed bumps
in her area; lots of people use her street to cut through
and they speed.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
ACE RENT-A-
CAR, 2985
MANNHEIM
TIF #6:
PERSONNEL/
EXECUTIVE
SEARCH FIRM
CITY MANAGER
POSITION:
Resolution
R-113-07
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Fire Chief Heavey introduced Danny Gillespie, 14 69
Prospect Avenue, who recently won two medals at the
Special Olympics; one in bowling and one in golf .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding the
acquisition of 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 out
at a future meeting in open session. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
majority agreement that City retain an executive search
firm for the position of City Manager. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Moylan voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that City retain The Par
Group, LLC, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 211, Lake Bluff,
IL 60044, to conduct an executive search for the position
of City Manager, at a cost not-to-exceed $22,000; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-113-07, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE PAR GROUP, LLC TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR CANDIDATES FOR
THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 5, 5a, 5b,
5c, 8, 8a, 13, 14 and 17 be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 8, 8a,
13, 14 and 17. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; minutes were approved;
Ordinances M-46-07, M-47-07, M-48-07 and Z-17-07 were
adopted; Ordinances M-53-07, M-54-07 and T-6-07 were
placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-114-07 and R-
115-07.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held
July 30, 2007, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held July 30, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
August 6, 2007, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held August 6, 2007. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABOLISHMENT/
CABLE SVS.,
KEEP D.P.
BEAUTIFUL &
HUMAN SVS.
ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS:
Ordinance
M-50-07
Ordinance
M-51-07
Ordinance
M-52-07
SENIOR-
D ISABLED
SUBSIDIZED
TAXICAB
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-53-07
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
600 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-54-07
DISPOSAL OF
SURPLUS FIRE
TRUCK #81:
Ordinance
M-55-07
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Mr. Ron Friedman, 1613 Stockton Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that he served on two (2) of these
commissions; they didn't meet because there wasn't any
interest for us to meet/ the Staff didn't see a roll for
these commissions; we need a Cable Commission to monitor
our franchise agreement; there is no public access on
our Channel #17 which the Commission was working on; an
effort was not made to involve the public with the Keep
Des Plaines Beautiful Commission; find a way to keep
these commissions active.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the City Council stating that she is not
familiar with these commissions; she hasn't seen
anything that people were wanted on these commissions.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to refer back to
the Legal & Licensing Committee for further review the
proposed abolishment of the Cable Services Commission,
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission and Human Services
Advisory Commissions and their ordinances, M-50-07,
M-51-07 and M-52-07. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Argus voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 12,
Section 4-12-7 "Senior-Disabled Citizen Subsidized
Taxicab Rate Program" of the City Code to permit the use
of a physician's statement for certification of
disability as an addition to the criteria for
certification; make housekeeping changes to reflect the
name change and expansion of Lutheran General Hospital
to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital campus, and
passenger tickets shall be forwarded to the City for
payment on a monthly basis instead of weekly; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-53-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 12 "PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES,"
SECTION 7, "SENIOR/DISABLED CITIZEN SUBSIDIZED TAXICAB
RATE PROGRAM" 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
Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater
(well water) as a potable water supply by installation
of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other
method within 420' of property located at 600 E. Touhy
Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-54-07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF
GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE
INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY
ANY OTHER METHOD AT 600 EAST TOUHY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council asking whether there is a back-up truck in
case of a malfunction in one of the newer trucks. Fire
Chief Heavey said yes, we do; we wouldn't be left
without a back-up.
Mr. Jim Brookman, 702 Howard Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he was on the Fire Department for
many years; this is a specialized vehicle; he thinks it
would be good to have the truck in reserve; the training
credit the City would receive could be funded through
the budget process.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that things have changed in downtown Des
Plaines; we have many tall buildings; we have to make
sure we have an aerial truck.
FIRE TRUCK
(Cont'd.)
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
ALLEYS &
DRIVEWAYS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-6-07
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
622
BIRCHWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-114-07
MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
AMERICAN
RED CROSS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-115-07
PATIO
VARIATION/
1887
WELWYN AVE. :
Consent
Agenda
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Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that he is in favor of donating
this truck; there was plenty of equipment at the recent
fire in his building; we had fire trucks from all over
the area.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Acting City Manager
and City Clerk to execute contract with University of
Illinois, 258 Henry Administration Building, 506 s.
Wright Street, Urbana, IL 61801, to transfer ownership
of surplus 1986 Grumman 100' Aerial Cat Fire Truck -
#81, which is deemed no longer necessary or useful to or
for the best interest of the City, in exchange for
$55,000 in Fire Department training services through the
Illinois Fire Service Institute; and further reconunend
to place on First Reading Ordinance ·M-55-07, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL
PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion that further discussion on the
disposition of Fire Truck #81 be POSTPONED until
September 4, 2007 for further review. Motion declared
failed (Aldermen Beauvais, Brookman and Walsten voted
yes; Aldermen Moylan, Higgason, Smith and Argus voted
no) .
Motion declared carried on the original motion.
Aldermen Brookman and Walsten voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff reconunendation to amend Title 7 -Motor Vehicles
and Traffic, Chapter 2, Subsection 7-2-1 of the City
Code, to require all vehicles to stop when emerging from
alleys, buildings, private roads or driveways; and
further reconunend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-
6-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, II CHAPTER 2, "TRAFFIC CODE, II SECTION 1,
"ADOPTION OF ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE; VIOLATIONS," 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
Staff reconunendation to accept Public Improvements for
Delgado's Tenth Subdivision, 622 Birchwood Avenue,
consisting of a storm sewer and public sidewalk; and
authorize release of surety in the amount of $20,795
(cash warranty in the amount of $2,311 will be held for
18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
114-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR DELGADO'S TENTH SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 622 BIRCHWOOD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Memorandum of Understanding" with
American Red Cross, Greater Chicago Chapter, 2200 W.
Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, to provide disaster
relief services; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-115-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING
DISASTER SITUATIONS IN COOPERATION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS, GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff reconunendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of an 18' x 35' irregular shaped brick
paver patio in the rear of property located at 1887
Welwyn Avenue (Code prohibits patios from extending more
than 15' from building foundation) . Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.~
PURCHASE/
FIRE DEPT.
TURNOUT GEAR:
REPAIR OF
POLICE STA.
PARKING LOT/
CONTRACT
AMENDMENT
2007 STREET
IMPROVEMENTS:
REJECT BIDS
& REBID/
OAKTON ST.
PUMPING STA.
REHABILIT.:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS/
POLICE STA.
ROOF REPLAC. :
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recorrunendation to accept proposal from W. S. Darly
Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160, for
purchase of twelve (12) sets of Turnout Gear for newly
hired Firefighter/Paramedics in the amount of
$21,598.80; and purchase of eighteen (18) sets of
Replacement Turnout Gear in the amount of $32,398.20,
for a total of $53,997/Budgeted Funds; and it would be
in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council asking why the City wants to spend all this
money to repair this parking lot if you are going to
building a new station; what are the plans for this
building? Acting City Manager Bajor said because we do
intend to use the building in the future, i.e. move the
9-1-1 Center there.
Mr. Burkross asked why this was not bid out. Director
of Engineering Oakley said because the bids would be
higher and the work would not be done this year.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recorrunendation to approve amendment to contract
with J. A. Johnson Paving Company, 1025 E. Addison
Court , Arlington Heights , IL 6 0 0 0 5 , for 2 0 0 7 Street
Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Improvements/MFT 07-
00200-00-RS, approved by the City Council on May 7,
2007, in the amount of $542,777.75, to add repair of the
Police Station Parking Lot in the amount of
$55,084/Building Replacement Fund; for a new contract
amount of $597, 861. 75; and it would be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be
waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recorrunendation to reject all bids received on July
23, 2007 for Oakton Street Storm Water Pumping Station
Rehabilitation because they were in excess of the
budgeted amount; and City Clerk be authorized to rebid
the project returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9,
2007. 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 City Hall Vent and Window Reseal,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that if you have a leaking roof, you
could have employees failing and hurting themselves;
that could result in Workman's Compensation claims.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recorrunendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Police Station Roof Replacement,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007.
Motion declared carried.
REAPPOINT-
MENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-07
AS AMENDED
DRIVEWAY &
HARD SURFACE
LIMITATIONS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINACE
M-47-07
AS AMENDED
DELETE
DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-48-07
AS AMENDED
ADDITIONAL
IMPROVE./
WITHIN CITY
LIMITS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-17-07
VARIATION/
1355
VAN BUREN:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
INCREASE BID
CONTRACT
LIMIT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
Mayoral reappointment to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Of
James Szabo, term to expire April 30, 2012. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais,
Ordinance M-46-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
"BUILDING CODE I" CHAPTER 1, "ENACTMENT I"
"DRIVEWAY AND HARD SURFACE LIMITATIONS," OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
to adopt
TITLE 10,
SECTION 1,
THE CITY OF
carried as
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-47-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8,
"PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY I" CHAPTER 2 I "DRIVEWAYS I If:
SECTION 1, "DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION," FROM THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-48-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 ,
"SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, "DESIGN
IMPROVEMENTS," SECTION 2, "ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN CITY LIMITS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z-17-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATI ON
TO SECTION 8.1-3A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 1355 VAN BUREN
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-26-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
Mayoral reappointment to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
of Carol Shannon and Neal Watson (final action on this
under Consent Agenda on September 4, 2007).
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seocnded by Walsten, to recommend t o
the City Council approval of the August 20, 2007
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,144,076.67,
and further recommend that Resolution R-116-07 be
adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Alderman Smith stated that currently the purchasing and
contract policy requires competitive bidding with City
Council approval for items or services over $5,000; the
City Manager can approve purchases and contracts not t o
exceed $5,000.
Alderman Smith stated that the Finance and
Administrative Committee met on this matter and concurs
with Staff's recommendation that the City Manager could
approve up to and including $10,000; any purchase
between $2,500 and up to $10,000 would require a minim~
BID LIMIT
(Cont'd.)
BILLBOARD
LIGHTING
STANDARDS:
Tabled
7/16/07
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of three (3) competitive quotes to be approved b y the
City Manager; items above $10,000 would come to the City
Council for approval.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that inflation is moving
up the cost of living; gas is going up; this is a fair
limit.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Strafford Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole asking what kind of
purchases would this affect; even TIF projects. Acting
Director of Finance Simpson said all; the City's $5,000
limit is very low; this would save a lot of time in
processing.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of changes to City's Purchasing Policies and
Guidelines that City Manager be authorized to approve
all purchase orders or contracts up to and including
$10,000; purchases or contracts over $2,500 to $10,000
must have a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes t o
be approved by the City Manager; and Ordinance M-5 6-07
be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
BUILDING CODE -Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to take from the
table the matter of Billboard Lighting Standards tabled
on July 16, 2007. Motion declared carried.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed various sections of the
City Code regarding the current sign lighting standards;
there are no lighting standards for billboards currently
in the City Code; Staff recommends that the proposed
lighting standards be implemented.
Alderman Brookman stated that the City does have
lighting standards on the books; the Staff's memo missed
some important points; billboards are signs; you a r e
being intellectually dishonest to say that billboar ds
are not signs.
Alderman Walsten stated that his main concern is the
disaster (sign) pushed through at Touhy Avenue and River
Road; we need to reduce the candlelight spillage into
the residential area. Alderman Higgason said the
Building Code Committee will be revisiting that sign and
what kind of relief we can provide for the residents.
Alderman Beauvais stated that we have to make sure we
put an order in place now and then look into the
possible relocation of the sign at Touhy Avenue and
River Road.
Alderman Moylan stated that he fought against billbo ards
in the past; he will always be against them, but we need
lighting standards.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this be tabled f or
review by the residents; some communities allow "O"
illumination; slow down; do more homework.
Mr. Chris Peterson, 2156 Estes Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he disagrees with
City Attorney Wiltse; he think the Code does apply to
billboards; why don't these signs need landscaping; the
Staff should check these signs for maintenance.
BILLBOARDS
(Cont'd.)
BILLBOARD
ZONING
ISSUES:
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Mr. John Leone, 2184 Estes Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the sign at Touhy
Avenue and River Road is only 30' from his property
line; the sign is built wrong; the inspectors are not
doing their job.
Mr. Jerry Peterson, 2155 Estes Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City has made
mistakes before and got rid of them, i.e. the parking
deck, the waves; let's get rid of this sign at Touhy
Avenue and River Road.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that feels sorry for these people; he
wouldn't want to see these billboards if he lived in a
$500,000 home.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the proposed Billboard Lighting Standards and
Ordinance M-7-05 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening.
Mr. John Leone, 2184 Estes Avenue, addressed the
Cammi ttee of the Whole asking if the owner of the
billboard at Touhy Avenue and River Road has a business
license for this sign. Director of Community & Economic
Development said the owner has a permit and a lease.
Mayor Arredia stated that maybe we could require that a
hood/shield be placed on the billboards to defuse the
light like we have done for other businesses.
Motion by Beauvais to adopt a substitute motion that the
proposed Billboard Lighting Standards be amended to add
that a hood/shield be required to defuse the light from
the residential areas, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion that
the proposed Billboard Lighting Standards be tabled for
further review, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Alderman Moylan called for the vote.
Motion declared carried on Alderman Moylan' s motion.
Alderman Brookman voted no.
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed this additional matter
relating to the Billboard Lighting Standards and that is
the placement of billboards in relation to residential
neighborhoods; Staff is recommending that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended to add that no billboards shall be
allowed within 300' of a residential property.
Mr. Chris Peterson, 2156 Estes Avenue, addressed the
Cammi ttee of the Whole asking why the sign can't be
further from the property line than 300'. Director of
Community & Economic Development Conlan said because
that is the State law.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
add that no billboard shall be allowed within 300' of a
residential property; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair
REDEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
RIVER ROAD &
RIVER ST.:
ZONING CASE
07-40-PUD-A
MAP AMEND. &
PRELIMINARY
POD/
300 WESTERN:
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Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Agreement for the
$43.7 million, 144-unit, Everleigh Residential Project
at River Road and River Street; the Agreement contains
a City financial incentive of $1,657,277 in TIF
financing, structured as a pay-as-you go note; the
Community Development Committee met on this matter and
recommended approval.
Petitioner Mike Glazier, River Plaines Associates, LLC,
225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, and Attorney
Endy Zemenides, Acosta, Kruse & Zemenides, LLC, 6336 N.
Cicero Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60646, addressed
the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from
the aldermen.
Mr. Terry Thvedt, 2240 Sprucewood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he would like the
aldermen to consider a positive response to this
request; this is a good project.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he can't see why
private developers need TIF funds; he would ask that
developers make other arrangements for their financing.
Mr. John Hecker, Executive Director, Des Plaines Park
District, 2222 Birch Street, addressed the Committee of
the Whole stating that the Park District has been
working with this developer for the past year and a half
regarding a park project on this site; they are in favor
of this project.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
"Redevelopment Agreement" with River Plaines Associates,
LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, for the
144-unit Everleigh Residential Project at River Road and
River Street; and Resolution R-117-07 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
reviewed this request, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, from
Remington Homes, LLC, developer of the 105-townhouse
project at 300 Western Avenue for a Map Amendment and
preliminary approval of the Planned Unit Development
( PUD) .
Petitioner Nat Wynsma, and attorney for the petitioner,
Patrick Brankin, 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. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking how much the units will
sell for. Mr. Brankin said between $300,000 to
$400,000.
Moved by Higgason seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to grant request for Map
Amendment to rezone property located at 300 Western
Avenue from M-2 General Manufacturing District to R-4
Central Core Residential District; and place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-21-07 at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
WESTERN AVE.
(Cont'd.)
CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT/
S. B.
FRIEDMAN
TIF #4 -FIVE
CORNERS:
FINAL PLAT &
VARIATION/
2942
CURTIS ST.:
Resolution
R-111-07
PATIO
VARIATION/
1469
VAN BUREN:
Postponed
8/6/07
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-116-07
INCREASE BID
CONTRACT
LIMIT:
Ordinance
M-56-07
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council, re
Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned
Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit
Development Bulk Exception to permit construction of 105
townhouses on property located at 300 Western Avenue;
and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-22-07, amended to
delete Condition #5 on Page 4, at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
reviewed the proposed consultant agreement to provide a
Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4,
as approved by the City Council on July 2, 2007.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
"Consultant Agreement Letter" with S. B. Friedman &
Company, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL
60601, to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan
in TIF District #4, as amended on Page nine (9) to state
that the project will be completed within twelve (12)
months; and Resolution R-118-07 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until
September 4, 2007, approval of Final Plat for
Drozdowicz-Smith Subdivision and Subdivision Regulations
Variation and adoption of Resolution R-111-07. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Moylan, 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 a 16' x 8' patio in the rear yard of
property located at 1469 Van Buren Street (Code
prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the
building foundation) . Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-116-07, 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:
$3,144,076.67. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Cammi ttee of the Whole to approve
changes to City's Purchasing Policies and Guidelines
that City Manager be authorized to approve all purchase
orders or contracts up to and including $10,000;
purchases or contracts over $2,500 to $10,000 must have
a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes to be approved
by the City Manager; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-56-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 10, "PURCHASING
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.
BILLBOARD
LIGHTING
STANDARDS:
Ordinance
M-7-05
BILLBOARD
ZONING
RESTRICTION:
REDEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
RIVER ROAD &
RIVER ST.:
Resolution
R-117-07
ZONING CASE
07-40-PUD-A
MAP AMEND. &
PRELIMINARY
PUD/
300 WESTERN:
Ordinance
Z-21-07
Ordinance
Z-22-07
CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT/
S. B.
FRIEDMAN
TIF #4 -FIVE
CORNERS:
Resolution
R-118-07
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed billboard Lighting Standards; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-7-05, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, "BUILDING REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 1, "BUILDING CODE," SECTION 6, "ADOPTION OF ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE," BY ADDING A., "BILLBOARD LIGHTING" TO
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no. (further action on this
matter under Unfinished Business on September 17, 2007)
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add that
no billboard shall be allowed within 300' of a
residential property; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman voted no. (further action on this
matter under Unfinished Business on September 4, 2007).
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute "Redevelopment
Agreement" with River Plaines Associates, LLC, 225 W.
Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, for the 144-unit
Everleigh Residential Project at River Road and River
Street; and adopt Resolution R-117-07, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RIVER PLAINES
ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DES
PLAINES RIVER ROAD AND RIVER STREET. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
07-40-PUD-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to
rezone property located at 300 Western Avenue from M-2
General Manufacturing District to R-4 Central Core
Residential District; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-21-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A MAP AMENDMENT FROM M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-4
CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300
WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
07-40-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned Unit
Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit
Development Bulk Exception to permit construction of 105
townhouses on property located at 300 Western Avenue;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-22-07, as amended to delete Condition #5 on
Page 4, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH
PERMITTED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BULK EXCEPTION FOR
300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute "Consultant
Agreement Letter" with S. B. Friedman & Company, 221 N.
LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60601, to provide
a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District
#4, as amended on Page Nine ( 9) to state that the
project will be completed within twelve (12) months; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-118-07, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
fl
TIF #4
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
PAGE TWELVE
021
8/20/07
A LAND USE ANALYSIS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #4 WITH S. B. FRIEDMAN &
COMPANY. Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion dec lared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Donna CITY CLERK
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