02-06-2006239
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, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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, February 6, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Brookman and Smith were absent. Alderman
Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:11
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Acting Director of Finance
Sloth, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering
Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community &
Economic Development Bleuher, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human
Resources Bajor, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA:
Moved by Sayad, Seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition-sale of real property,
setting price for sale of property, potential-imminent
litigation and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Smith
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Jan Niemeyer,
First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Christine Bajor, Environmental
Services Coordinator, who presented plaques of
appreciation to the twenty-one (21) schools for creating
ornaments and decorating the holiday trees at the Des
Plaines Library Plaza; plaques were also presented to the
Optimist Club of Des Plaines and Riviera/Grazie!
Ristorante and Banquet who made donations to the 2005
holiday ceremony.
Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393,
addressed the City Council stating that the toilet seat
in the bathroom at the Dunkin Donuts on Elmhurst Road has
been broken for many weeks; he has reported it to the
City.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that long-time resident of Des Plaines,
Vince Powers, has moved to another community; he was very
active in our community; his actions made us think; we
need more people like him; he will be missed.
POTENTIAL-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
POST OFFICE,
684 LEE ST.:
SETTING PRICE
FOR SALE-
LEASE OF
PROPERTY/
WILLE ROAD-
PHASE II -
TIF #3:
Resolution
R-12-06
ACQUIS. OF
PROPERTY/
2655-2695 s.
MANNHEIM -
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-23-06
PERSONNEL/
TERMINATION
OF EMPLOYEE:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to approve Change Orders
#2, #3, #4 and #5 in an amount less than $5,000, for the
build-out of the proposed new U.S. Post Office Facility
on property located at 684 Lee Street; Staff be
authorized to prepare Settlement Agreement between the
City, the U.S. Post Office, Charter Construction,
Franczak & Associates and Cheshire Cheese, LLC; and Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute "First Amendment to
Vacant Land Purchase Agreement" with Wille Road
Redevelopment, LLC, 5520 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL,
6007 7, consent to the assignment of the development
rights for the Wille Road-Phase II -TIF #3 Project to
AMB Property II, L.P., One O'Hare Centre, 6250 N. River
Road, Suite 1100, Rosemont, IL 60018; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-12-06, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE VACANT
LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WILLE ROAD TIF #3 PHASE II.
Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute "Redevelopment Agreement and
Agreement of Purchase and Sale" for property located at
2655-2695 S. Mannheim Road -TIF #6, with Des Plaines
Mannheim, LLC-Tartan Realty Group, Inc., 30 W. Monroe
Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 60606, in the amount of
$775,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-23-
06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND
SALE WITH DES PLAINES MANNHEIM, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PROPERTY AT 2655-2695 SOUTH
MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to terminate the
employment of Deputy Director of Community & Economic
Development Leroy Molinari; Staff be authorized t o
prepare a Settlement Agreement of six (6) months salary,
six (6) months of health insurance and Mr. Molinari to
waive the right of any claims including a hearing before
the Civil Service Commission. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
05-94-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1300 RAND:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-7-06
ZONING CASE
05-95-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1535 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-8-06
AMENDMENT TO
REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT/
METRO SQ. -
TIF #5
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-13-06
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Moved by Sayad,
Consent Agenda.
seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Smith, Argus
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-1-06 and Z-4-06 were adopted; Ordinances M-3-06, Z-7-06
and Z-8-06 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions
R-13-06, R-14-06, R-15-06, R-16-06, R-17-06, R-18-06 and
R-20-06 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held January
17, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of Executive Session of the City Council held January 17,
2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 05-94-CU, to grant request for a
Conditional Use to permit a dog training facility
(domestic pet service) in C-3 General Commercial District
on property located at 1300 Rand Road; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-7-06, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A
DOMESTIC PET SERVICE AT 1300 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re
Zoning Case 05-95-CU, to grant request for a Conditional
Use to permit a massage therapy service at an existing
beauty salon in C-4 Regional Shopping District on
property located at 1535 Lee Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-8-06, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MASSAGE
THERAPY AT A SALON BUSINESS AT 1535 LEE STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "First Amendment to Redevelopment
Agreement" with TDC & JFA Des Plaines, LLC, 1400 S. Wolf
Road -Building 100, Wheeling, IL 60090 (Tucker-Freed),
(approved by the City Council on July 21, 2003
Resolution R-8 9-03), to complete several outstanding
issues within the Lee/Perry Downtown Redevelopment Area,
TIF #5; approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for
Metropolitan Square Phase I-A; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-13-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND TDC & JFA
DES PLAINES, LLC. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
VACATION/
JEFFERSON &
-PEARSON FOR
520 PERRY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-3-06
PLATS OF
DEDICATION/
CRABTREE
LANE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-14-06
PURCHASE OF
COPIERS/
CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AND
PUB. WKS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-15-06
TREE TRIMMING
CONTRACT
EXTENSION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-16-06
TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL
CONTRACT
EXTENSION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-17-06
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize vacation of remaining
portions of Jefferson Street and Pearson Street in
Metropolitan Square (previous vacation of the portions
approved by the City Council in conj unction with PUD
approval on May 2, 2005 -Ordinance M-21-05 and September
9, 2005 -Ordinance M-64-05), in exchange for 520 Perry
Street from Metropolitan Square Commercial, Inc.; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
3-06, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND PEARSON STREET IN METROPOLITAN
SQUARE AS ARE MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept and approve two (2) Plats
of Dedication for Crabtree Lane; one (1) Plat for the
north cul-de-sac and one (1) Plat for the southern
portion; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-14-
06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL
OF TWO PLATS OF DEDICATION FOR CRABTREE LANE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid through the State of
Illinois Bid Program to Imagistics, 100 Oakview Drive,
Trumbull, CT 06611, for purchase of a copy machine for
the City Clerk's Office in the amount of $8,219 with a
Monthly Maintenance Agreement at a cost not-to-exceed
$156.35 for 29,500 copies plus $0.0053 copy volume
overage; a copy machine for the Public Works Department
in the amount of $ 4, 4 7 8 with a Monthly Maintenance
Agreement at a cost not-to-exceed $73 for 10,000 copies
plus $0.007 copy volume overage/all from Equipment
Replacement Fund; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-15-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO COPY
MACHINES AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
IMAGISTICS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize one (1)-year extension
of contract with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster
Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (approved by the City Council
on April 4, 2005) to provide 2006 Tree Trimming through
December 31, 2006, at a cost not-to-exceed $150,000 (2005
price)/Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best interest
of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-16-06, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ,AND R. W.
HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE TRIMMING. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize one (1)-year extension
of contract with Robert W. Hendricksen, 2131 S. Foster
Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (approved by the City Council
on April 4, 2005) to provide 2006 Tree & Stump Removal
through December 31, 2006 at a cost not-to-exceed $50,000
(2005 price) /Budgeted Funds; it would be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-17-06, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND R. W.
HENDRICKSEN FOR TREE AND TREE STUMP REMOVAL. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
PETER'S
RESUBDIVISION
2251 & 2263
WESTVIEW:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-18-06
AGREEMENT/
AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
FOR GIS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-20-06
MAINT. SVS.
PLAN/SUPPORT
FOR GIS
SOFTWARE:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
1450 E.
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
1143 s.
LEE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
101 w.
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
2839 SCOTT:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Peter's Resubdivision, 2251 and 2263 Westview Drive, that
include capping the existing water well, construction of
rear yard storm sewer and public sidewalks; authorize
release of the entire $27, 594 performance completion bond
(cash warranty of $2,759 will be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-18-06, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PETER'S RESUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2251
AND 2263 WESTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Agreement for Professional
Services" with Ayres Associates, Inc., 1802 Panbkratz
Street, Madison, WI 53704, to provide aerial photography
to complete the entire 58.3-quarter sections in the City
for the City's Geographical Information System (GIS), at
a cost not-to-exceed $125,876/2006 CIP Funds; it would
be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-20-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN AYRES ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE GIS SYSTEM.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Maintenance Service Plan
that provides support, patches and upgrades to all the
software that multiple users are using to build and
access the Geographic Information System (GIS), from ESRI
Corporation, 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373, in
the amount of $8,265.75/Budgeted Funds; effective
February 26, 2006 through February 25, 2007. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change of Ownership for
Class A -Tavern Liquors Dealers License for property
located at 1450 E. Touhy Avenue, d/b/a Radisson Hotel
O'Hare; contingent upon verification of fingerprints.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change of Ownership for
Class H-2 Beer and Wine Only Liquor License for
property located at 1143 S. Lee Street, d/b/a White Hen
Pantry #0-9104-5, contingent upon verification of
fingerprints. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change of Ownership for
Class B -Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for property
located at 101 W. Oakton Street, d/b/a Sam's Club #6464;
contingent upon verification of fingerprints. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of two (2) parking pads in the rear yard of
property located at 2839 Scott Street; one parking pad
to be 15' wide x 42' long for a total of 536 sq. ft., the
second parking pad to be 14' wide x 12. 5' long for a
total of 175 sq. ft. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE/
SOFTWARE
LICENSES:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
SOFTWARE
PACKAGE,
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
INTERFACES
FOR CAD
SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
POSITIONING
SYSTEM
DEVICE/
ENGRG. DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
ADD. NETWORK
SOFTWARE
LICENSE/
ENGRG . DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
DESIGN JET
PRINTER/
ENGRG. DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
FOREIGN FIRE
INS. TAX BD./
PURCHASE OF
CAMERAS:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE/
END LOADER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of two (2)
ARCView Floating Software Licenses from Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), 880 Blue Gentian
Road, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55121, to provide easy
access for City employees to City maps and data without
the expense of purchasing each user their own individual
license, in the amount of $5,614.81/Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of Firehouse
software package, including all necessary licenses, from
ACS Firehouse Solutions, 3345-106th Circle, Urbandale,
IA 50322, to enhance the reporting and public safety
tools available to the Fire Department and the community
through an improved interface, at a cost of
$24, 637. SO/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of two ( 2)
Firehouse Interfaces from Geac Public Safety, 5509 Grey
Street, Tampa, FL 33609, at a cost of $15,300/Budgeted
Funds; to be used in conjunction with the City's (CAD)
System. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Precision
Midwest, 3Sl40 Barkley Avenue, Warrenville, IL 60555, for
one (1) Trimble GeoXT Handheld Global Positioning System
Device, through the Federal General Services
Administration Bid Program, in the amount of
$7,640/Capital Projects Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from DLT
Solutions, 13861 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA,
20171, for an additional network license for Autodesk
Civil 3D 2006 Software, through the Federal General
Services Administration Bid Project, in the amount of
$5,592.60/Capital Projects Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Clifford-
Wald, 255 E. Hellen Road, Palatine, IL 60067, for an HP
DesignJet 4000PS (42") Printer, in the amount of $9,645
(after $1, 000 rebate) /Capital Projects Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Foreign Fire Insurance Tax
Board and approve purchase of six (6) Bullard T3 Thermal
Max Imaging Cameras, from Environmental Safety Group,
Inc., 570 E. North Frontage, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, in
the amount of $58,794 (no cost to the City); and it would
be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of one (1) John
Deere Model 544J End Loader, through the Federal General
Services Administration Contract #GS-30F-1021D, from John
Deere Company, P.O. Box 8806, Moline, IL 61266, in the
total amount of $129,649/Budgeted CERF Funds, which
includes a trade-in allowance of $19,000 for a 1994 John
Deere 444E End Loader, Serial #001481; and it would be
in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ~
PURCHASE/
RADIOS FOR
POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
2006
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/MABAS:
Consent
Agenda
POLICE
TRAINING/
NORTHWESTERN
UNIVERSITY:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-1-06
WATER RATE
INCREASE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-4-06
CONDIT. USE/
240 POTTER:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve purchase of 26 Motorola
PR 1500 Portable Radios, with accessories for the Police
Department, from Communications Direct, Inc., 735 Hunter
Drive, Unit F, Batavia, IL 60510, in the amount of
$23,268, to be paid from Illinois Citizens Corps Second
Chance Grant Program monies (no cost to the City ) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize 2006 membership dues
to Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), Division III
(City is already a member of Division I), 1815 Glenview
Road, Glenview, IL 60025, in the amount of
$5,000/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize payment to Northwestern
University Center for Public Safety-Business Office, P.O.
Box 11409, Evanston, IL 60204, for one (1) Police
Sergeant to attend Northwestern University-School of
Staff and Command's 10-week course beginning in March,
2006, in the amount of $8, 943/Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2006 Concrete Improvements,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2006.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 30 Fire Hydrants, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Sewer Lining and Televising,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2006.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Furnishing of Riprap Material and
Disposal of Debris, returnable by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday,
March 1, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve
appointment to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION OF
John Bogus z, term to expire August 31, 2 0 0 7.
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Agenda.
Mayoral
Matthew
Motion
Consent
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-1-0 6, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, "PUBLIC
UTILITIES," CHAPTER 1, "WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS,"
SECTION 7, "RATES" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-4-06, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPANSION OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.2-4C. OF THE ZONING CODE AT
240 POTTER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda ~
ORDINANCE
M-3-06
VACATION OF
JEFFERSON &
PEARSON FOR
520 PERRY:
ORDINANCE
Z-7-06
CONDIT. USE/
1300 RAND:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOT
1770
MORSE AVE.:
REPORT/
UNDERSIZED
LOTS
1715
LUNT AVE.:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-3-06, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
VACATION OF PORTIONS OF JEFFERSON STREET AND PEARSON
STREET IN METROPOLITAN SQUARE AS ARE MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-7-0 6, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A DOMESTIC PET
SERVICE AT 1300 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case
05-94-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the February 6, 2006 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $4,783,571.95,
and further recommend that Resolution R-19-06 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that Section 5. 4-1 of the Des
Plaines Zoning Ordinance requires that building permit
applicants with undersized lots of record must present
their plans for construction to the City Council before
a permit may be issued. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Mr. David Williams has applied for a building permit to
construct a single-family home on the undersized lot of
record on property located at 1770 Morse Avenue, Lot 39;
lot is 50' x 180.5' with a total area of 9,025 sq. ft.;
based upon the review of the petitioner's plans, the
proposed single-family residence is appropriate for the
area.
Alderman Becker stated that Section 5. 4-1 of the Des
Plaines Zoning Ordinance requires that building permit
applicants with undersized lots of record must present
their plans for construction to the City Council before
a permit may be issued. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Mr. Acy Marsenic has applied for a building permit to
construct a single-family home on each of the undersized
lots of record on property located at 1715 Lunt Avenue;
each lot is 50' x 180' with a total area of 9,000 sq.
ft.; based upon the review of the petitioners's plans,
the proposed single-family residence on each lot is
appropriate for the area.
REQUEST FOR
TIME EXTEN.
FOR PUD/
1050 OAKTON:
DOWNTOWN
PARKING-
TRAFFI C
STUDY:
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Alderman Becker reviewed this matter; on May 7, 2001 the
City Council approved a preliminary Planned Unit
Development (PUD), Conditional Use and a height variation
to develop a 300-uni t congregate living facility on
property located at 1050 E. Oakton Street; on May 6,
2002, the City Council granted the petitioner a one (1)-
year extension for the development; on April 7, 2003, an
additional extension was granted until May 30, 2004; and
on April 5, 2004, the final PUD was approved for a two
(2)-year period.
Petitioner Nick Mitchell addressed the Committee of the
Whole and gave a brief presentation; he answered
questions from the aldermen. Mr. Mitchell is requesting
a two ( 2) -year extension for the final Planned Unit
Development (PUD), Conditional Use and variation.
Alderman Sayad asked Director of Community & Economic
Development Bleuher if this two (2)-year extension was
sufficient. Director Bleuher said yes based on the
review of the site work and architectural development.
Alderman Sayad requested that this be so stated in the
record.
Alderman Brookman stated that she has consistently voted
no on this project; it is spot zoning and it is against
our Zoning Code; it is a bad precedent to let this
project drag on for five (5)-years without progressing;
he should come back when he is ready and re-apply.
Alderman Beauvais stated that it would be unfair to not
give Mr. Mitchell this extension; he has spent a lot of
money on this project.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for time extension of the
Planned Unit Development (PUD), Conditional Use and
Height Variation (approved by the City Council on April
5, 2004 -Ordinance Z-13-04), until May 30, 2008, to
develop a 300-uni t congregate living facility on property
located at 1050 E. Oakton Street; and Resolution R-22-06
be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Mrs. Dolores Vels, 1019 Wicke Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the public is buying
these units; he should have gotten his "ducks in a row;"
there are not many people that go into the sales office;
this building does not belong there; this is a shame.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he was against this
project because of the height; he thought Mr. Mitchel l
was going to start selling units right away; he
questioned whether this project was feasibible.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this is a lot of
money; Mr. Mitchell has put time on this; if we "pull the
rug" on him, will we have a problem attracting other
developers?
Upon roll call on the motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development
Angell reviewed his memo of January 26, 2006, stating
that four (4) proposals were received in response to a
RFP issued for the development of a parking-traffic study
for the downtown business district; they fully satisfied
the scope of the work in the RFP; Staff is recommending
Rich & Associates/T.Y.Lin to perform the study in t ~
amount of $71,947. ~1
STUDY
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Deputy Director Angell stated that the Staff Traffic
Advisory Committee (STAC) is recommending that the study
expand the boundaries to the north to include the
residential area northwest and east of the downtown
business district; the cost to analyze the area north of
Perry Street and south of Willow Street would be $6,000;
and the cost to analyze the areas northwest and east of
the business district would be $7,000; the combined cost
for the downtown and residential studies would be $84,947
-$10,000/General Fund and $74,947/TIF #1 Funds.
Mr. Richad A. Rich, Rich & Associates, Inc., 21800 W. Ten
Mile Road, Suite 209, Southfield, MI 48075, and John
LaPlante, T-Y-Lin International, 5960 N. Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646, addressed the Committee of the
Whole and answered questions from the aldermen; the study
will take four (4) to six (6) months; they will begin
immediately.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has met with Rich &
Associates and was very impressed with this group; she
would have no qualms about hiring Rich & Associates to
do this study; she would like a temporary ordinance
requiring that 25% of the .5 of the 1.5 parking spaces
on new construction be for guest parking until the study
is done.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that parking is a problem
on his block; everyone knows there is a parking problem
and nothing is done.
Mr. Richard Grosse, 750 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived here for
four (4) years; he believes the ratio of two (2) parking
spaces per unit is not sufficient; before you build
another condominium, raise the number of parking spaces
per unit and have enough parking for visitors.
Mrs. Corrinne Keefe, 750 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if this 1.5 parking spaces
per unit is Code in Des Plaines, why hasn't it been
enforced; they have to be made to follow the law.
Mary, a resident at 603 S. River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City has to
provide more parking.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
accept proposal from Rich & Associates, 21800 W. Ten Mile
Road, Suite 209, Southfield, MI 48075, to perform a
parking-traffic study throughout the City's downtown
business district and properties south of Perry Street
and east of Graceland Avenue at a cost of $71,947; and
to add the residential neighborhood north of the downtown
business district at an additional cost of $6,000 and to
add the residential neighborhoods northwest and east of
the downtown business district at an additional cost of
$7,000; for a total of $84,947 -$10,000/General Fund and
$74,947/TIF #1 Funds; Resolution R-21-06 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening; 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, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
ORDINANCE
.M-2-06
HOME RULE
SALES TAX
INCREASE:
ORDINANCE
Z-6-06
PUD/RIVER ST.
& RIVER RD.:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M-2-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 3, "MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION
TAXES" ARTICLE A., "MUNICIPAL RETAILERS' AND SERVICE
OCCUPATION TAX" SECTION 3, "HOME RULE RETAILERS' AND
SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Becker, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
Z-6-06.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a
substitute motion that the development will keep 25% of
the . 5 of the 1. 5 parking spaces per unit for guest
parking and the developer will create new additional
parking for River Street before final approval of the
Planned Unit Development ( PUD) and there will be no
financial incentives for this project at the northeast
corner of River Road and River Street; and adopt
Ordinance Z-6-06 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A
CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RIVER ROAD AND RIVER STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 05-92-PUD).
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy,
rules to permit public input on this
declared carried.
to suspend the
matter. Motion
Father Robert Setmeyer, 711 S. River Road, addressed the
City Council stating that he is very concerned that the
new building will have 144 units and only ten (10) guest
parking spaces; this doesn't seem right; is there going
to be extra parking in the Metropolitan Square?; that
will do harm to those businesses.
Ms. Patty Haugeberg, 1702 Mill Street, addressed the City
Council stating that she is very glad to hear that there
is going to be a parking study done, even though half of
the downtown is already developed.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that he thought this project was defeated
at a previous meeting; someone changed their vote; we are
choking every street.
Mark, a resident at 1685 Mill Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he is president of their condo
association; he loves Des Plaines but you have a
fiduciary duty to the city but also to the quality of
life of the residents that are already here; we don't
want a condo ghetto.
Evelyn, a resident at 603 S. River Road, addressed the
City Council stating that she has lived here for 21
years; we have no visitor parking; she used to park in
Metropolitan Square before that was developed; you can't
expect people to walk from the new parking deck; it is
too far.
Mr. Clay Mott, 659 S. River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that he personally welcomes the new
building, but please be sure that you give us adequiate
parking.
All the aldermen took note of what was said by these
residents.
Z-6-06
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-19-06
DOWNTOWN
PARKING-
TRAFFI C
STUDY:
Resolution
R-21-06
TIME EXTEN./
PUD, 1050
OAKTON ST.:
Resolution
R-22-06
ADJOURNMENT:
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Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy.
Sayad, Brookman, Becker
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-19-06, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$4,783,571.95. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from Rich & Associates, 21800 W. Ten Mile Road,
Suite 209, Southfield, MI 48075, with T. Y. Lin
International as sub-contractor, to perform a parking-
traffic study throughout the City's downtown business
district and properties south of Perry Street and east
of Graceland Avenue at a cost of $71,947; and to add the
residential neighborhood north of the downtown business
district at an additional cost of $6,000 and to add the
residential neighborhoods northwest and east ·of the
downtown business district at an additional cost of
$7,000; for a total of $84,947 -$10,000/General Fund and
$74,947/TIF #1 Funds; and adopt Resolution R-21-06 -AS
AMENDED, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT BETWEEN RICH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND T.Y. LIN
INTERNATIONAL AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR PARKING-
TRAFFIC STUDIES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for time extension of the Planned Unit Development (PUD),
Conditional Use and Height Variation (approved by the
City Council on April 5, 2004 -Ordinance Z-13-04), until
May 30, 2008, to develop a 300-unit congregate living
facility on property located at 1050 E. Oakton Street;
and adopt Resolution R-22-06, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF TWO YEARS FOR THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIATION GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-13-
04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 EAST OAKTON
STREET, DES PLAINES (Case 00-68-PUD-CU). Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
APPROV~Y ME T~~
DAY OF_~--~~---=-~=--~~~' 2006
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Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR
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CITY CLERK