03-03-2008120
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, MARCH 3, 2008
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, March 3, 2008.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and
Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent.
Also present were: Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski, Deputy Police
Chief Burton, Fire Chief Jaeger, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director
of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic Development
Conlan, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Angell,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to
Executive Session to discuss acquisition
property, pending litigation and personnel.
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
go into
of real
Upon roll
Roll call
Beauvais,
Argus.
indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Deacon Jim Ernst, Our
Lady of Hope Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia recognized the Elk Grove cheerleaders who
are three-time Illinois State Champions in the Co-Ed
Division.
Ms. Patti Haugeberg, 1702 Mill Street, addressed the City
Council regarding the construction going on next to her
condo building; construction workers .drive onto their
property and have done damage; their huge heavy equipment
comes down their street; they should be on River Street;
they park in their parking lot; their garbage is not
being picked up because the garbage truck can't get down
their driveway; Ms. Haugeberg passed out pictures to the
aldermen showing the damage that has been done.
Mayor Arredia asked Staff to arrange a meeting with the
developer regarding these problems, and asked Alderman
Beauvais and Ms. Haugeberg to attend if possible.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he has walked through residential
areas in Des Plaines and the sidewalks are shoveled but
not at Oakton and Lee Streets; their sidewalks were not
shoveled.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY/
EVALUATION
SERVICES
TIF #1
PROPERTIES:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
GEORGE SARKIS
V. CITY:
PERSONNEL/
CONTRACT OF
CITY
MANAGER:
Resolution
R-24-08
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, former alderman of the
Fourth Ward, addressed the City Council stating that in
May of 2006, the City Council voted to change the
required parking spaces from 1.5 to 2.0 per dwelling unit
for new development; the ordinance was prepared and
approved for 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; he
finds it appalling that this ordinance was changed to
1.5; he also stated that we should have read the draft
ordinance when it was presented and approved; shame on
us.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that City accept proposal
from Integra Realty Resources, 566 W. Lake Street, Suite
320, Chicago, IL 60661, for Phase I Consulting and
Evaluation Services for several parcels in the downtown
TIF District #1 area, for the approximate cost of
$32,250/TIF District #1 Funds. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to join with the Des Plaines Police Pension Board and
file a Petition for Leave to Appeal to the Illinois
Supreme Court in the matter of George Sarkis v. City of
Des Plaines. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute Employment Agreement
-As Amended, with City Manager Jason Bajor at an annual
salary of $138,000, effective March 3, 2008; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-24-08, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN JASON BAJOR AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR HIS
SERVICES AS CITY MANAGER. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Higgason requested that Items 6 and 6a be
removed from the Consent Agenda; Fire Chief Jaeger
requested that Item 7 be removed and Alderman Walsten
requested that Item 8 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 7 and 8. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; and
Ordinances M-7-08, M-8-08 and Z-5-08 were placed on First
Reading.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
19, 2008, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
LIQ. LIC./
1526
MINER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-7-08
2008A
GO BONDS/
REFUND 2001C
BONDS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-08
ZONING CASE
08-01-V
VARIATION/
1700 s.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-5-08
FACADE
REHABILITA.
PROGRAM
REBATE/
701 LEE:
Resolution
R-31-08
PURCHASE/
EXTRICATION
EQUIPMENT FOR
FIRE DEPT.:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held
February 19, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 4-4-5 of the City Code
to add one (1) new Class A Tavern Liquors Dealers License
for property located at 1526 Miner Street, d/b/a Karma
Karaoke Bar; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-7-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR KARMA KARAOKE BAR, INC. D/B/A KARMA KARAOKE BAR
LOCATED AT 1526 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to issue $2,455,000 in Taxable
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Refunding Bonds,
Series 2008A, to refund Series 2001C Taxable General
Obligation TIF Bonds (TIF Districts #1 and #3); and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-8-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2008A, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 08-01-V, to grant request for a Variation
to permit a building height of 7 5' instead of the
permitted maximum height of 40' on property located at
1700 S. Mt. Prospect Road (and 51 Wille Road) in M-2
General Manufacturing District; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-5-08, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 7.4-5 D. OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PILOT PLANT WITH A HEIGHT OF 75
FEET, INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 40 FEET,
AT 1700 S. MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Economic Development
Commission to authorize payment of $19,066/TIF District
#1 Funds, to Management/Marketing Services, Inc., as the
City's contribution for exterior facade improvements
under the Facade Rehabilitation Rebate Program for
property located at 701 Lee Street; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-31-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF $19, 066 TO MANAGEMENT/MARKETING SERVICES,
INC., OWNER OF 701 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AS
THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROPERTY'S FACADE
REHABILITATION. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Fire Chief Jaeger requested that the purchase of two (2)
sets of Holmatro Extrication Equipment be referred back
to Staff for further review.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to REFER BACK TO
STAFF for further review the purchase of extrication
equipment for the Fire Department. Motion declared
carried.
PURCHASE OF
SANDBAG
MACHINE:
PURCHASE OF
MESSAGE BOARD
FOR PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
FORESTRY
CUTTER
ATTACHMENT &
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
PICKUP
TRUCK FOR
PUBLIC
WORKS DE PT . :
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT . :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-6-08
2008
APPROPRIA. :
FIRE FACILITY
4 OR 5
STATION
CONFI GURA. :
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from The Sandbagger
Corporation, P.O. Box 607, Wauconda, IL 60084, for
purchase of one (1) Model II Motorized Sandbag Machine
in the amount of $17,000/Budgeted Funds; and it would be
in the best interest of the City that usual bids
procedures be waived (sole source). Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one (1)
Model #KKMB9055-150 Message Board through the Federal
Government General Services Administration from K&K
Systems, Inc., 687 Palmetto Road, Tupelo, MS 38801, in
the total amount of $13, 659/Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Atlas
Bobbcat, Inc., 5050 N. River Road, Schiller Park, IL
60176, for purchase of Forestry Cutter Attachment and
Associated Protective Equipment for City's Bobcat Skid-
Steer Loader, in the amount of $20,464/Budgeted Funds;
and it would be in the best interest of the City that
usual bid procedures be waived (sole source). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (Northwest Municipal
Conference) of one (1) 2008 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck from
Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL
60423, in the total amount of $33, 840/Budgeted CERF
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2008 Street Improvements, MFT 08-
00204-00-RS, returnable by 3: 00 p .m., Thursday, March 20,
2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve Mayoral
reappointment to the BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
of Don Rosedale, term to expire April 30, 2009. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until
March 17, 2008, approval of Second Reading of Ordinance
M-6-08, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Smith, to postpone until
March 17, 2008, the matter of Fire Facility/4 or 5
Station Configuration scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later in the evening because
Alderman Brookman was absent.
Alderman Beauvais stated that her committee met and
discussed this matter; the committee recommendation is
to only move forward on Station 4 on Central Road as
Phase I; there will be other meetings and discussions in
the future on locations of the other stations. ~
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FIRE FACILITY
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF
TIME/
VARIATIONS
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
PAGE FIVE
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Alderman Murphy stated that there are a lot of people
here tonight; we should hear it tonight just for
discussion.
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Walsten and Smith voted
yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason and
Argus voted no) .
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Mr. Dick Sayad, 290 Shannon Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating he is concerned about how
bills are paid; when he was alderman there was always a
dot on the Warrant Register if it was not a budgeted
item; it that still being done? Alderman Smith said yes.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the March 3, 2008 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $2, 7 42, 42 6. 1 7, and
further recommend that Resolution R-29-08 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Alderman Murphy reviewed this request from R. Franczak
& Associates for an Extension of Time for construction
of a 40-unit condominium development (approved by the
City Council on March 19, 2007 -Ordinance Z-7-07) and
variations to permit a lot area of 27,900 sq. ft. instead
of a minimum lot area of 65,000 sq. ft, and to allow
development with no interior parking lot landscaping,
rather than the required 5% interior parking lot
landscaping · on property located at 1382-1398 Prairie
Avenue.
Alderman Moylan stated that he is very concerned about
this project; this 40-unit condominium project is being
"shoehorned" into a very small lot; there will not be
enough parking for this area with only 1.5 parking spaces
per condominium unit; if the City changes it's parking
space requirement to 2. 0 parking spaces, there is no
agreement by R. Franczak & Associates that they will do
that.
Attorney for the petitioner, Barry Collins, Tuttle,
Vedral & Collins, P.C., 733 Lee Street, Suite 210, Des
Plaines, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating
that his client has agreed to a shared parking
arrangement with the City; they are prepared to go to 2.0
parking spaces per condominium unit if the City requires
them to do that.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Walsten, to refer back to
Staff for further review the request from R. Franczak &
Associates for Extension of Time for variations for
property located at 1382-1398 Prairie Avenue.
Alderman Argus stated that the City Council voted to
approve this project; they should get their extension.
Aldermen Moylan and Walsten withdrew their motion.
PRAIRIE
(Cont'd.)
REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF
TIME/
CONDIT. USE
& VARIATION
1750 s.
ELMHURST:
ZONING CASE
07-87-CU
CONDIT. USE/
397 ALLES:
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that it was an honest
mistake when the ordinance was passed for 1.5 parking
spaces instead of 2. O; if R. Franczak & Associates'
project was approved before that ordinance, he should be
allowed to do this; the City should look at all projects
approved after that ordinance was passed.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant
request for Extension of Time, until March 1, 2009, for
construction of a 40-unit condominium development with
variations (approved by the City Council on March 19,
2007 -Ordinance Z-7-07) for property located at 1382-
1398 Prairie Avenue in C-5 Central Business District; and
Ordinance Z-6-08 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Moylan and Walsten voted no.
Alderman Murphy reviewed this request from Asbury Court
Retirement Center for an Extension of Time for
Conditional Use and Variation (approved by the City
Council on April 2, 2007 -Ordinance Z-9-07) to permit
expansion of existing assisted living center in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 1750
S. Elmhurst Road, and permit a total of 198 parking
spaces instead of the required 255 parking spaces.
Mr. Hilel Shapiro, Administrative Director, Asbury Court
Retirement Center, addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that there has been a regulatory delay by the
State of Illinois; they submitted the required
documentation to the State on May 18, 2007 and are still
awaiting approval.
Aldermen Beauvais stated that she will be abstaining
because she works for an assisted living facility.
Alderman Higgason stated that she will be abstaining
because she works for Asbury Court Retirement Center.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant
request for Extension of Time, until April 5, 2009, for
Conditional Use and Variation (approved by the City
Council on April 2, 2007 -Ordinance Z-9-07) to permit
expansion of existing assisted living center in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 1750
S. Elmhurst Road; and place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-7-08 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Beauvais and Higgason abstained
(conflict of interest) .
Alderman Murphy reviewed Zoning Case 07-87-CU regarding
request for a Conditional Use to permit continued
operation of a boarding house in R-4 Central Core
Residential District on property located at 397 Alles
Street; there have been significant issues regarding this
operation from both the Building Division and the Police
Department; both Staff and the Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals recommend that this request be denied.
Alderman Murphy stated that petitioner Veronica King was
not present this evening and indicated to Staff that she
was not going to pursue this matter due to problems with
her landlord.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to DENY request, re Zoning Case 07-87-CU, for Conditional
Use to permit continued operation of a boarding house in
R-4 Central Core Residential District on property located
at 397 Alles Street. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
07-89-V
VARIATION/
2100 T.OUHY:
PAGE SEVEN
Alderman Murphy reviewed Zoning Case 07-89-V regarding
request for Variation to permit construction of a car
wash with a small convenience store operation with. a lot
size of 19,729 sq. ft. instead of the required 25,000 sq.
ft. on property located at 2100 E. Touhy Avenue; the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals recommended that this
request be granted with the following conditions: a left
turn-only exit onto Hickory Street; additional data on
traffic volume; and a formalized shared parking agreement
with the adjacent office building; Staff also recommends
the request be granted with consideration given to the
Zoning Board of Appeals' recommended conditions.
Petitioner Dr. Aboulmassih Abdulmassih, ANA Group, LLC,
1706 Kendale, Glenview, IL 60025; Architect Irene Edgar,
Design Studio C, 4030 North Point Boulevard, Waukegan,
IL 60085; and property owner Charles Flaherty, Meadow
View Crossing, West Chicago, IL 60185, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the
aldermen.
Mr. Jeff Johnston, 2384 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is not totally
against this project but is concerned about the traffic;
could the car wash driveway be moved off Hickory Street?;
that is directly across from his property.
Mr. George Rizas, 2392 Hickory Street, addressed the
Cammi ttee of the Whole stating he has had a lot of
problems with cars in this area; there have been a lot
of accidents at this corner.
A representative for the office building at 2340 Touhy
Avenue addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
this project could be an asset to his building but the
entrance to this business is near the entrance to his
building; this is purely a traffic issue; the project is
an improvement to the area; if they could reverse the
footprint, he thinks it would be better.
Mr. Franz Grossmann, 2344 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking what the noise would be
like; would it affect their water pressure?; will the
property be kept clean? Architect Edgar said the noise
would be relatively minimal because it is a hand car
wash; we will be using recycled water.
Ms. Linda Hinrichs, 2360 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is totally
against this car wash; the traffic will be a big problem;
they have enough traffic in the area.
Mrs. Jan Arens, 2376 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating cars will be literally
driving out of the car wash and into their driveways; the
traffic will be bad with a lot of accidents; you should
look at this project again.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is concerned about
placing too much on this property; she agrees that there
will be traffic issues; how will cars back out of the
convenience store if cars are waiting for the car wash?
Mr. Jeff Johnston, 2384 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that as long as the exit
from the car wash is on Hickory Street, he will be
opposed to this project.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council to REFER BACK TO STAFF for further review
Zoning Case 07-89-V regarding request for Variation to
permit construction of a car wash with a small
convenience store operation with a lot size of 19,729 sq.
ft. instead of the required 25,000 sq. ft. in C-3 General
Commercial District on property located at 2100 E. Touhy
Avenue, and Ordinance Z-8-08. Motion declared carrie~
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FIRE FACILITY
4 OR 5
STATION
CONFIGURA. :
AMENDMENT/
MINUTES OF
2/4/08:
PAGE EIGHT
PUBLIC SAFETY -Aldermen Beauvais, Chair
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Alderman Beauvais stated that the Public Safety Committee
met to discuss construction of new fire facilities with
either a four (4) or (5) station deployment; the Public
Safety Committee's recommendation is to move ahead with
with construction of a new 25,408 sq. ft. Fire Station
Headquarters at Central Road on City-owned property;
there will be further meetings and discussions in the
future on other phases of this project.
Fire Chief Jaeger provided a PowerPoint presentation
focusing on the current deployment of fire department
resources within the City and an assessment of the future
needs of the department in terms of Fire Station
locations, apparatus and staffing.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking what the "green effect"
was. Fire Chief Jaeger said it is the efficiency of the
structure and how is helps the environment, i.e. using
recyclable material, efficiency of heating and air
conditioning.
Mrs. Cheryl Hurtenbach, 1212 Prospect Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that the City could
do Strategy "A" while downsizing the headquarters; you
could sell the land at Prospect Avenue and Lee Street;
you need to look at staffing; other towns are doing thi s
with less personnel.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was very impressed
with the Public Safety Committee meeting last week; he
thanked the committee members and Fire Chief Jaeger for
their efforts to defer other stations for more data; y ou
are going in the right direction.
Mrs. Cheryl Hurtenbach, 1212 Prospect Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole asking why the Administrative
Office came in at twice the recommended size. Fire Chief
Jaeger said because the facility will also be used for
vehicle storage.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to authorize construction of a new 25,408 sq. ft. Station
#4 including an Administrative Headquarters on City-owned
property on Central Road. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to approve amendment
to minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
February 4, 2008, as follows:
Page One -"PERSONNEL/SELECTION OF CITY MANAGER"
AFTER First Paragraph insert:
"Alderman Argus stated that the Mayor and City Council
interviewed two candidates besides Jason Baj or on January
gth and 11th. There was a tape recorder on the table but
it was found not to be working on both days so there is
no recording for executive session for either day.
The two candidates interviewed were men who were city
managers and/ or are city managers. Both men had reviewed
our budget and said that they had ideas on how to make
it more user friendly. They could present the budget
with a short recap which would allow anyone who was
interested to immediately know what the City was doing
and for what purpose.
MINUTES
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-29-08
REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF
TIME/
VARIATION
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
Ordinance
Z-6-08
PAGE NINE
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The candidates stated that they worked with residents,
committees, focus groups to let them know what the City
was doing, planning; they appreciated residents' input
and they were very transparent with their City's
intentions and goals.
They worked with newspapers to let them know what was
going on and to answer their questions so that the people
who read the newspaper would know what the City was
doing ... so that taxpayers knew what their elected
officials were doing and why.
They told us about their experience in economic
development, which was extensive. They told us about
projects that they were involved in. One candidate had
experience in building a police and fire station.
The candidates talked about weekly reports sent home to
the aldermen/trustees describing what of importance had
happened that week. The candidates told us they
communicate with residents, the newspapers, the
aldermen ... they return phone calls. They bring their
community together.
We are a large city ... we need the experience and maturity
of one of these two candidates. We need someone like one
of these two candidates with extensive economic
development experience ... a City Manager who returns phone
calls.
Therefore, I cannot support Jason Bajor for city
manager."
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held February
4, 2008 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-29-08, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$2,742,426.17. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Cammi ttee of the Whole to grant request
for Extension of Time, until March 1, 2009, for
construction of a 40-unit condominium development with
variations (approved by the City Council on March 19,
2007 -Ordinance Z-7-07) for property located at 1382-
1398 Prairie Avenue; and place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-6-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE
Z-7-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED TWO MAJOR VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS
7.3-8 E. AND 10.8-2 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH A LOT AREA OF 27,900 SQUARE
FEET WITH NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AT 1382-
1398 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-134-
V) •
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Walsten, that this matter
be DEFERRED until March 17, 2008.
Alderman Murphy called for the order of the day (the
agenda should proceed as posted) .
City Attorney Wiltse ruled in favor of Alderman Moylan
based on Section 1-6-3-1 -Rule 34 of the City Code.~
REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF
TIME/
CONDIT. USE
& VARIATION
1750 s.
ELMHURST:
Ordinance
Z-7-08
ZONING CASE
07-87-CU
CONDIT. USE/
397 ALLES:
ZONING CASE
07-89-V
VARIATION/
2100 TOUHY:
Ordinance
Z-8-08
FIRE FACILITY
4 OR 5
STATION
CONFIGURA. :
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for Extension of Time, until April 5, 2009, for
Conditional Use and Var ia ti on (approved by the City
Council on April 2, 2007 -Ordinance Z-9-07) to permit
expansion of existing assisted living center in C-3
General Commercial District on property located at 1750
S. Elmhurst Road; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-7-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-
9-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7. 3-6
C. OF THE ZONING CODE AND AUTHORIZING A MAJOR VARIATION
TO SECTION 9.7 TO ALLOW A TOTAL OF 198 PARKING SPACES FOR
THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1750 ELMHURST ROAD, DES
PLAINES (Case 05-16-CU-V). Motion declared carried.
Aldermen Beauvais and Higgason abstained (conflict of
interest) .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to DENY request,
re Zoning Vcase 07-87-CU, for Conditional Use to permit
continued operation of a boarding house in R-4 Central
Core Residential District on property located at 397
Alles Street. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to REFER BACK
TO STAFF for further review Zoning Case 07-89-V regarding
request for Variation to permit construction of a car
wash with a small convenience store operation with a lot
size of 19,729 sq. ft. instead of the required 25,000 sq.
ft. in C-3 General Commercial District on property
located at 2100 E. Touhy Avenue, and Ordinance Z-8-08.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
implementation of Phase I of Strategy "A" for
construction of a new 25,408 sq. ft. Station #4 including
an Administrative Headquarters on City-owned property on
Central Road. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. <ii:~a;e;
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK