04-21-2008153
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 21, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City o f
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Ma yor
Anthony W. Arredia at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 21, 2008.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Smith and Argus.
following
Higgason,
aldermen present:
Brookman, Walsten,
Also present were: City Manager Baj or, Acting Director of Finance
Wisniewski, Deputy Police Chief Burton, Fire Chief Jaeger, Director o f
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director o f
Community & Economic Development Conlan, and Assistant City Attorney
Bartel.
PRAYER:
PRESENTATION
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary Ho ude k,
Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge o f
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia introduced Robert D. King, Acting Directo r,
Cook County Emergency Management Agency, and William F.
Dorgan, Administrative Assistant, Cook County Emergency
Management Agency, who presented a Plaque of
Certification stating that the City's Response Plan has
been certified through Cook County EMA; Des Plaines is
only one of 19 municipalities (out of 128) whose Response
Plan has been certified by Cook County EMA.
Mayor Arredia introduced Pat Marchman and Kimberly
Potter, interns in the City's Human Services Division,
who are responsible for the Meals on Wheels Program;
meals are provided 260 days a year; 980 hours are given
by the volunteers; this program saves the City $21,000
a year; more volunteers are needed.
Mrs. Anne Holmberg, 2556 Ballard Road, addressed the City
Council thanking them for their financial support for
Bessie's Table at the First Methodist Church, which
provides meals to the needy; 77 guests are served each
time and the numbers will grow now that PADS is closing
for the summer; there is no paid Staff; this is a massive
undertaking; they need volunteers.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that at the last meeting someone said
they could find the address of a building on Miner
Street; if there is a fire, how will the Fire Department
find them; the City should enforce the ordinance
requiring residents to clearly display they address.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 2, 2a, 4 and
4a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman
requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 4 and 4a.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None {)11
ABSENT: 0-None w ,
CONSENT
(Cont'd.)
LIQ. LIC./
782 w.
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-17-08
TIME
EXTENSION/
CONDIT. USE
1050 OAKTON:
Ordinance
Z-13-08
ZONING CASE
08-07-V
SIGN VARIA. /
1755 S. WOLF:
Ordinance
Z-14-08
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Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-11-08 and M-12-08
were adopted; Ordinance M-1 7-08 was placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-50-08, R-52-08, R-53-08, R-54-
08, R-55-08, R-56-08, R-57-08 and R-58-08 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, 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 a new Class B -Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License
for property located at 782 W. Oakton Street, d/b/a S &
S Food & Liquor; contingent upon verification of
fingerprints; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-17-08, 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 B LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR AR & R BROTHER, INC., D/B/A S & S FOOD & LIQUOR
LOCATED AT 782 WEST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, 1549 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating that because there are new aldermen
on the City Council now, he would like to remind everyone
that this project has been going on since 2000 and there
have been changes to the project over the years; the new
aldermen should be aware that the residents are unhappy
with this project; it does not fit in this area; the
building is too high.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for second Extension of
Time, until May 30, 2010, for construction of a 300-unit
congregate living facility with variation (approved by
the City Council on April 5, 2004 -Ordinance Z-13-04 and
first extension until May 30, 2008 was approved by the
City Council on February 6, 2006 -Resolution R-22-06)
for property located at 1050 Oakton Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-13-08,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 24 MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE
CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WITH A MAJOR HEIGHT VARIATION GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-13-
04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 EAST OAKTON
STREET, DES PLAINES (Case 00-68-PUD-CU).
Alderman Moylan stated that the petitioner has made
concessions regarding this project
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to this
because of the language in the ordinance; the sign would
be limited to school activities only with no advertising;
this could restrict free speech.
Alderman Murphy stated that this language is in the
ordinance to prevent it from becoming a billboard.
Director of
stated that
petitioner.
Community & Economic
this language was
Development Conlan
requested by the
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Moylan, to delete Item 2
under Section 3 of Ordinance Z-14-08 in its entirety.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion that Zoning Case 08-07-V, a sign
variation for 1755 S. Wolf Road, be referred back to
Staff for review.
Following further discussion Aldermen Murphy and Brookman
withdrew their substitute motion.
Z-14-08
(Cont'd.)
2008
PRIVATE
ACTIVITY
VOLUME BOND
CAP:
Resolution
R-49-08
AGREEMENT/
OAK TON
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
JULY 4TH
FESTIVITIES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-50-08
IDOT
AGREEMENT/
SIDEWALKS
GOLF-
MT. PROSPECT-
WOLF ROADS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-52-08
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion to concur with recommendation of Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 08-07-V,
to grant request for Sign Variation, with conditions, to
permit construction of an 11' high, 102 sq. ft. monument
sign, including a 29.5 sq. _ft. Electronic Message Board,
at Maine West High School in R-1 Single Family
Residential District on property located at 1755 S. Wolf
Road; place on First Reading Ordinance Z-14-08, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 A. OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN 11 FOOT HIGH, 102 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT
SIGN INCLUDING A 29.5 SQUARE FOOT ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
BOARD AT 1755 SOUTH WOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS; AND
Staff review the wording in Item 2 of Section 3 of the
ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais
abstained (conflict of interest) . (further action on
this matter under Unfinished Business on May 5, 2008)
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking what are Private Activity Volume Bonds.
Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski said federal tax
law allows home-rule municipalities to annually issue up
to $85 per capita in qualified "private activity" bonds
to be used by a business that would benefit from tax
exempt financing to assist them in funding necessary
plant and equipment costs.
Acting Director of Finance Wisniewski stated that if the
bonds are not needed by Des Plaines, they could be sold
for development projects outside of Des Plaines; if the
City does not reserve these funds, they would be
automatically ceded back to the State of Illinois.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City to reserve its
entire 2008 Private Activity Volume Bond Cap of
$4, 847, 805, for future industrial and/or mortgage revenue
bond purposes that have not yet been determined; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-49-08, A
RESOLUTION RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN CONNECTION WITH
PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES AND RELATED MATTERS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorize to execute "Contract for Use of Facilities"
with Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, to use
the Des Plaines campus for the 4th of July 2008 Festival
and Fireworks on Friday, July 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.; City to provide Certificate of Insurance; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-50-08, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND OAKTON COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FOR USE OF THE OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
FOR THE 4TH OF JULY EVENT FOR THE YEAR 2008. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Local Agency Agreement for Federal
Participation -Section #06-00198-00-SW" with Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order for City to
be eligible for funding from the Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program in the amount
of $430,000 for construction of new sidewalks on Golf
Road, Mt. Prospect Road and Wolf Road, with City
providing 20 % matching funds in the amount of
$88,000/2008 CIP; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-52-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTI~
R-52-08
(Cont'd.)
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
WISCONSIN
CENTRAL RR
GOLF ROAD
SIDEWALK:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-53-08
DOWNTOWN
LANDSCAPE
SUPPLEMENTAL
WATERING
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-54-08
WEED
CONTROL
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-55-08
PURCHASE/
MICROSOFT
OFFICE
SOFTWARE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-56-08
!DOT
AGREEMENT/
DOWNTOWN
IMPROVE. -
LEE ST.,
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Res. R-57-08
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OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION
BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GRANT MONEY FROM THE CONGESTION
MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Manager and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "License For A Sidewalk Crossing
Agreement" with Wisconsin Central, Ltd, 17641 S. Ashland
Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, to permit City to construct,
operate and maintain a sidewalk crossing the Wisconsin
Central, Ltd. Railroad at Golf Road-Milepost CM-23.94 on
the Waukesha Subdivision DOT #689-676N as part of the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement
Program also approved this evening; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-53-08 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WISCONSIN CENTRAL,
LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
SIDEWALK CROSSING AT GOLF ROAD -MILEPOST CM-23. 94.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from ILT
Vignocchi, 25865 W. Ivanhoe Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, to
provide supplemental watering for replacement plantings
which is part of Phase 2 of the Downtown Comprehensive
Landscaping Project (awarded to ILT Vignocchi on August
6, 2007 in the amount of $201,975 for 2008); supplemental
watering to be on an "as needed time and material" basis
at a cost of $75 per hour for tanker truck with operator
and $34 per hour ground personnel, in the not to exceed
amount of $75,000/TIF District #1 Funds; it would be in
the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures
be waived; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
54-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL
FOR DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE SUPPLEMENTAL WATERING SERVICES
BETWEEN ILT VIGNOCCHI, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase through the
Federal Government General Services -Contract #GS-06F-
0076M, Weed Control Services from Tru-Green Limited
Partnership, 966 Seton Court, Wheeling, IL 60090, for a
total one ( 1) -year cost of $16, 253. 2 8 /Budgeted Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-55-0 8, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR WEED
CONTROL SPRAYING BETWEEN TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from CDW
Government, Inc., 230 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills,
IL 60061, for purchase of 50 copies of Microsoft Office
to upgrade the City's Microsoft Office Software at a cost
not-to-exceed $14, 869/Budgeted Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-56-08, A RESOLTUION
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE
FROM CDW, INC. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Local Agency Agreement for Federal
Participation -Section #06-00199-00-LS" with Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order for City to
be eligible for funding from the Illinois Transportation
Enhancement Program (ITEP) in the amount of $471,000 for
construction of new lighting and streetscape in the
downtown area, Oakton Street and Lee Street Corridor,
with City providing 20% matching funds in the amount o~
R-57-08
(Cont'd.)
RENTAL OF
TENTS, TABLES
& CHAIRS/
TASTE OF
DES PLAINES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-58-08
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-11-08
LIQ. LIC.
965 s.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
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$94,200/Budgeted TIF District #1 Funds; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-57-08, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GRANT
MONEY FROM THE ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Indestructo
Rental Company, 1500 Birchwood Avenue, Des Plaines, for
rental of tents, tables and chairs for the Taste of Des
Plaines (to be held June 6, 7 and 8, 2008) at a cost not-
to-exceed $13,603.50/Taste of Des Plaines Escrow Funds;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-58-08 , A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM
INDESTRUCTO RENTAL COMPANY, INC. FOR TENTS, TABLES AND
CHAIRS FOR THE TASTE OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Brick Paver Resetting and Sealing
in the downtown business district, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2008 Sewer Lining, returnable by
3: 00 p. m., Wednesday, May 7, 2 00 8. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Blauer Emergency Response Jackets
for Fire Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday,
May 7, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2008 Street & Utility Improvements
-Contract A Project, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday ,
May 8, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Weller Creek Retaining Wall
Improvements, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Wednesday, Ma y 14,
2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve
Mayoral reappointments as follows:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Barry Collins, term to expire April 30, 2012
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Joseph Catalano, term to expire April 30, 2013
Robert Porada, term to expire April 30, 2013
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance M-11-08, 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 ARA II, INC. D/B/A MGM BILLIARDS II LOCATED AT 965
SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ORDINANCE
~12-08
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REVIEW/
INTERGOVERN.
PERSONNEL
BENEFIT
COOPERATIVE
(IPBC):
REVIEW/
MUNICIPAL
DEPARTMENTS
UPDATE:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, t o adopt
Ordinance M-12-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the April 21, 2008 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $2, 724, 339. 21, and
further recommend that Resolution R-51-08 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
City Manager Bajor reviewed his memo of April 10, 2008,
regarding the City's membership within the
Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC),
which is an entity created under Illinois state law
allowing municipalities to join together for the purposes
of health insurance; Des Plaines joined the IPBC on April
21, 2003 under Resolution R-46-03 and renewed for three
(3) years on May 2, 2005 under Ordinance M-24-05.
City Manager Bajor stated that the City's decision to
join the IPBC was a prudent one-fund reserves are
favorably positioned, rate increases for the City,
employees and retirees have been below national trends
for several consecutive years; Staff is recommending
renewal of membership with IPBC.
Mr. Gregg Aleman, Area Vice President, Gallagher Benefit
Services, Inc., Two Pierce Place, Itasca, IL 60143,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve three (3)-year renewal of City's membership
within the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit
Cooperative (IPBC), beginning July 1, 2008 through June
30, 2011; and Ordinance M-18-08 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Moti on
declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Brookman, Chair
This matter was previously discussed by the City Council
on May 7, 2007 and referred back to Legal & License
Committee for further review; it was discussed again on
April 7, 2008 and then postponed to April 21, 2008.
Alderman Brookman reviewed City Manager Bajor's memo of
April 10, 2008, which highlighted the Staff's recommended
changes to the structure of the City Manager's Office,
Police Department, Fire Department, Department of
Finance, Department of Community & Economic Development,
Department of Engineering and Department of Public Works.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of the various amendments to Title 3
"Municipal Department" of the City Code; and Ordinance
M-26-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried. ~
EXTENSION
OF TIME/
SUBMISSION OF
FINAL PLAT
300
WESTERN:
EXTENSION
OF TIME/
VARIATION
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
Ordinance
Z-6-08
(DEFERRED
3/3/08)
ORDINANCE
M-13-08
AS AMENDED
DEPARTMENT
HEAD
RESIDENCY:
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Alderman Murphy reviewed this request for Extension of
Time for submission of Final Plat of Subdivision which
is required for final approval of Planned Unit
Development (PUD); the extension is for 180 days from
approval of the ordinance.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant request for Extension of Time, until October 18,
2008, to submit Final Plat of Subdivision for property
located at 300 Western Avenue, for construction of 105
townhouses (Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD)
with Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exceptions
was approved by the City Council on August 20, 2007 under
Ordinance Z-22-07); and Ordinance Z-15-08 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Alderman Moylan requested that Director of Community &
Economic Development Conlan explain this project.
Director Conlan made a brief PowerPoint presentation .
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten
voted no.
(deferred motion)
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee 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 SECTION
7.3-8E. 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). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Higgason, Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Moylan, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
PRESENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to adopt
Ordinance M-13-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 7, "CITY OFFICIALS," SECTION
8, "DEPARTMENT HEAD RESIDENCY" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE.
Alderman Murphy stated that there was never any intention
to overturn residency for department heads.
Alderman Higgason stated that she believes the Director
of Finance should not be exempt from residency.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Moylan, Brookman, Walsten, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Higgason, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-14-08
DISSOLUTION/
CABLE
SERVICES
COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE
M-15-08
DISSOLUTION/
KEEP D.P.
BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE
M-16-08
DISSOLUTION/
HUMAN
SERVICES
ADVISORY
COMMISSION:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-51-08
INTERGOVERN.
PERSONNEL
BENEFIT
COOPERATIVE
(IPBC) :
Ordinance
M-18-08
MUNICIPAL
DEPARTMENTS
UPDATE:
Ordinance
M-26-07
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-14-08, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 12, "CABLE
SERVICES COMMISSION," FROM TITLE 2, "BOARD AND
COMMISSIONS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance
M-15-08 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 15,
"KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION," FROM TITLE 2 ,
"BOARD AND COMMISSIONS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Walsten, to adopt Ordinance
M-16-08, AN ORDINANCE DELETING CHAPTER 9, "HUMAN SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMISSION," FROM TITLE 2, "BOARD AND
COMMISSIONS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-51-08, 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:
$2,724,339.21. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve three
(3)-year renewal of City's membership within the
Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC),
beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-18-08.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-18-08, AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PARTICIPATION IN THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE FOR A
PERIOD OF THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
various amendments to Title 3 -"Municipal Departments"
of the City Code; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-26-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
3, "MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried.
EXTENSION
OF TIME/
SUBMISSION OF
FINAL PLAT
300
WESTERN:
Ordinance
Z-15-08
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for Extension of Time, until October 18, 2008, t o submit
Final Plat of Subdivision for property located at 300
Western Avenue, for construction of 105 t ownhouses
(Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD ) with
Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exceptions was
approved by the City Council on August 20, 2007 under
Ordinance Z-22-07); and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-15-08. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-15-08, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A 180 DAY EXTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR
THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY
ORDINANCE Z-22-07 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 300
WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-40-PUD-A).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Moylan
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS J ---
DAY OF 2008
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