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03-06-2006261 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 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, March 6, 2006. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present~ Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman were absent. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:10 p .m. Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Deputy Director of Finance Fredrickson, Deputy Police Chief Schneider, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director o f Community & Economic Development Bleuher, Deputy Director of Communi ty & Economic Development Angell, Assistant City Manager/Director of Huma n Resources Baj or, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PRAYER AND PLEDGE: RECOGNITION: SETTING PRICE FOR SALE- LEASE OF PROPERTY/ WILLE ROAD- PHASE II, TIF #3: Resolution R-43-06 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive Session to discuss setting price for sale-lease of property, probable-imminent litigation, acquisition of real property and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 2-Murphy, Brookman Motion declared carried. The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE REGULAR PORTION OF THE MEETING Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus. The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gary Houdek, Golf Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Arredia introduced Jim Scheskie, who is retiring from the Des Plaines Crimestoppers Board after 20 years of dedicated service; in 1990 he became the Chapter's Chairman, a position he had held until now; Mayor Arredia presented him with a plaque of appreciation. Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session to approve the "Consent to Assignment of Purchase Agreement and Estoppel" to the "First Amendment to Vacant Land Purchase Agreement" with Wille Road Redevelopment, LLC, for the Wille Road-Phase II -TIF #3 Project (approved by the City Council on February 6, 2006 -Resolution R-12-06), to AMB Property II, L. P., One O'Hare Centre, 6250 N. River Road, Suite 1100, Rosemont, IL 60018, that is a requirement of the agreement; and adopt Resolution R-43- 06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESTOPPEL FOR WILLE ROAD TIF #3 PHASE II. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 1-Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. PROBABLE- IMMINENT LITIGATION/ RAND ROAD MOBILE HOME PARK, 1300 RAND RD.: PROBABLE- IMMINENT LITIGATION/ POST OFFICE FACILITY, 684 LEE ST.: CITIZEN PARTICIPA: CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Consent Agenda PAGE TWO 262 3/6/06 Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that both mobile home parks, but not the hotel, located on Rand Road within the proposed Five Corners Redevelopment Project Area -TIF #4 (Rand Road-River Road-Golf Road), be removed from the acquisition map as part of the Redevelopment Plan and Project. Motion declared carried. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with majority agreement in Exe cu ti ve Session to approve Change Orders #2, #3, #4 #5 and #7 in the total amount of $23,312.10 for the build out of the downtown post office facility at 6S4 Lee Street. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 2-Sayad, Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to take such legal action as it deems necessary and appropriate regarding the costs of the build out of the downtown post office facility at 6S4 Lee Street. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: S-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393, addressed the City Council thanking them for their help with the bathroom problem at the Dunkin Donuts on Elmhurst Road, but there is also a parking problem at this location; it needs to be stripped for handicapped parking. Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council stating that many people are confused about the meeting that was held on a smoking ban in Des Plaines; the committee chose not to bring it to the City Council; it was never voted on by the City Council. Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Argus requested that Items S and Sa be removed; and Alderman Murphy requested that Items 14 and 14a be removed. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, S, Sa, 14 and 14a. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: S-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances M-4-06, M-5-06, M-6-06 and Z-9-06 were adopted; Ordinance M-S-06 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-34-06, R-35-06, R-36-06, R-37-06, R-40-06 and R-42-06 were adopted. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held February 6, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held February 6, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ~ MINUTES (Cont'd.) PICKUP TIMES/ GARBAGE, REFUSE RECYCLING: Ordinance M-7-06 SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Consent Agenda Ordinance M-8-06 PAGE THREE 263 3/6/06 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held February 9, 200 6, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held February 21, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held February 21, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Christiansen questioned whether this ordinance would apply to commercial pickups, i.e. bars, stores. City Attorney Wiltse said yes. Alderman Beauvais stated that she didn't think it was appropriate for a Staff member to make the decision about an exception; it should be decided by the City Council. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to waive the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen voted no. Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council stating that this ordinance is mainly for Metropolitan Square; every morning at 5:30 a.m. there are garbage trucks there; he would like the exceptions decided by the City Council. Motion by Beauvais that Ordinance M-7-06 be amended to add that there be a one-time only exception granted FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Motion by Alderman Sayad that Ordinance M-7-06 be amended to add that there be a maximum of five (5) days for an exception FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 5-3-1 -"Nuisances Declared" of the City Code to add scavenger, garbage, refuse or recycling trucks shall not pick up garbage, scrap metal or recycling before 7:00 a.m, Monday through Saturday mornings or before 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings; however, upon application, the Director of Community & Economic Development is authorized, at his/her discretion, to allow exceptions in such a manner as he/she may direct in writing; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 7-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 3, "NUISANCES," SECTION 1, "NUISANCES DECLARED" OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 9, Section 4-9-1 -"Building and Electrical Contractors" of the City Code to add snow removal contractors under the definition of "Building Contractor" with all license requirements contained therein; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-8-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 9, "SERVICE BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS," SECTION 1, "BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ZONING CASE 06-02-PUD PRELIMINARY PUD/1355 S. MT. PROSPECT Ordinance Z-10-06 EXTENSION OF TIME/FINAL PLAN, 2323 E. GOLF ROAD: Consent Agenda Resolution R-34-06 CONTRACT/ FIRE DEPART. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: Consent Agenda Resolution R-35-06 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT/ MANNHEIM ROAD UNDER I-90: Consent Agenda Resolution R-36-06 IDOT HIGHWAY PERMIT BOND RELEASE/ BUSSE HWY., LEVEE 50: Consent Agenda Resolution R-37-06 PAGE FOUR 264 3/6/06 Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to waive the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion declared carried. Mr. Michael Bobowski, 34 Westfield Lane, addressed the City Council stating that he lives across the street from this proposed development; most of the residents in the area were not made aware of this project; the notices shouldn't come from the developer; it sounds like a conflict of interest; they need more trees and sound barriers, however, it looks like this will be a good project. Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan Commission, re Zoning Case 06-02-PUD, to grant request for Preliminary Planned Unit Development ( PUD) consisting of a warehouse/office and distribution facility and a Permitted PUD Bulk Exception, with conditions, on property located at 1355 Mt. Prospect Road (northeast corner of Mt. Prospect Road and Roxbury Lane), AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND A PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTION FOR 1355 MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request for time extension for submission of final plan of development for the Water's Edge Condominium Project (Fisherman's Dude Ranch), 2323 E. Golf Road (formerly 9665 Golf Road), up to and including March 12, 2007; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-34-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WATER'S EDGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 12, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Workplus Occupational Health at Holy Family Medical Center, 100 N. River Road, to provide physical examinations for Fire Department personnel for a three (3)-year period at an annual cost of $35, 300 for 2006, $36, 752 for 2007 and $38,252 for 2008/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-35-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM WORKPLUS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AT HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER FOR PHYSICALS FOR THE DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize replacement of existing 6" water main with a 12" water main under I-90 Bridge at Mannheim Road by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515, as part of their bridge-widening project over Mannheim Road, at a cost not-to-exceed $104,575/TIF #6 Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-36-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING SIX INCH WATER MAIN WITH A TWELVE INCH WATER MAIN AT THE I-90 BRIDGE AT MANNHEIM ROAD IN TIF #6. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation that City request Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to release the Highway Permit Bond No: 1-05-0320 for pavement failure costs in the amount of $1,200, in conjunction with the water main and telephone line augured under Busse Highway as part of the Levee 50 Flood Control Project; City to assume responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the pavement at the boring site on Busse Highway should there be any pavement failure over the next four (4) ~ R-37-06 (Cont'd. ) FACADE REHABILITAT. FUNDS/1450 TOUHY AVE.: Consent Agenda Resolution R-40-06 FINAL PLAT/ HELENA LABEDZ RESUB. , 2281 WESTVIEW: Resolution R-41-06 CONTRACT EXTENSION/ MAINT. OF STREET LIGHTS & WIRING: Consent Agenda Resolution R-42-06 PURCHASE/ VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPT. : Consent Agenda PURCHASE/ VEHICLES FOR FIRE DEPT.: Consent Agenda PAGE FIVE 265 3/6/06 years; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-37-06, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) TO RELEASE THE HIGHWAY PERMIT BOND FOR PAVEMENT FAILURE COSTS FOR AUGURING UNDER BUSSE HIGHWAY FOR WORK PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LEVEE 50 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Economic Development Commission to authorize payment of $10,000/2005 Facade Rehabilitation Program Funds, to Southern Exposure LP, as the City's contribution for exterior facade improvements for the renovated Radisson Hotel, 1450 Touhy Avenue; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-40- 06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $10,000 TO SOUTHERN EXPOSURE LP, OWNER OF 1450 TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, 60016, AS THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUILDING'S EXTERIOR. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve Final Plat for Helena Labedz Resubdivision, 2281 Westview Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-41-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HELENA LABEDZ RESUBDIVISOIN LOCATED AT 2281 WESTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy and Sayad voted no. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve fourth one (1)-year contract extension (first extension was approved by the City Council on March 17, 2003 -Resolution R-31-03; the second extension was approved on March 1, 2004 Resolution R-19-04, the third extension was approved on March 7, 2005 Resolution R-30-05) with Mildred Electric, d/b/a H&H Electric Company, 2830 Commerce Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 (originally approved by the City Council on January 21, 2002), for Repair and Utility Location of Public Street Lights and Underground Wiring, through March 14, 2007, at the existing (no increase) labor costs of $65 per hour -7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and $97.50 per hour nights and weekends/2006 Street Services Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND MILDRED ELECTRIC D/B/A H&H ELECTRIC FOR REPAIR AND UTILITY LOCATION OF PUBLIC STREET LIGHTS AND UNDERGROUND WIRING FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Illinois State Bid Program of ten (10) 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Cars and three (3) 2006 Ford Explorers from Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62711, in the amount of $258,452/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Illinois State Bid Program of four (4) 2006 Ford Explorers for the Fire Department from Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in the amount of $91,195/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. PURCHASE/ VEHICLE FOR MAYOR: Consent Agenda PURCHASE/ PRINTER FOR ENGNG. DEPT. : Consent Agenda WAIVE BUS. FEES/SENIOR CENTER, 52 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ 2006 CONCRETE IMPROVE.: Consent Agenda ADVERTISING FOR BIDS: Consent Agenda BID AWARD/ PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE M-4-06 LIQ. LIC./ 1261 E. ALGONQUIN: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE M-5-06 LIQ. LIC./ 22 E. N.W. HIGHWAY: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE M-6-06 LIQ. LIC./ 1283 RAND: Consent Agenda PAGE SIX 266 3/6/06 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the Illinois State Bid Program of one (1) Ford Explorer to replace Mayor's current vehicle from Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive, Springfield, IL 62707, in the amount of $23,435/2006 CERF. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, 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-Q1274A for use by GIS Staff in the amount of $10,175/General Overhead Fund. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to grant request from Frisbie Senior Center, 52 Northwest Highway, to waive the business license fees; the City has waived fees for the Des Plaines Senior Center at 515 E. Thacker Street for over ten ( 10) years. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2006 Concrete Improvements to the lowest bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076, in the amount of $375, 000/MFT Funds, Section 06-0000-01-GM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 2006 Street Improvements Contract 1, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for purchase of Fire Hydrants to the lowest responsible bidder, Ziebell Water Service Products, Inc., 2001 Pratt Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, for the bid amount of $1,734.95, as needed/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-4-06, 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 DELICIAS, INC., D/B/A DELICIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT AT 12161 EAST ALGONQUIN ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-5-06, 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 E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR D&M DOUBLE FORTUNE, INC., D/B/A HOUSE OF SZECHWAN AT 22 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-6-06, 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 EUROPEAN HERITAGE WINES & SPIRITS, INC., D/B/A EUROPEAN HERITAGE WINES & SPIRITS AT 1283 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE Z-9-06 CONDIT. USE/ 1552-84 RAND RD.: Consent Agenda ORDINANCE Z-10-06 PRELIM. PUD/ 1355 s. MT. PROSPECT: Consent Agenda WARRANT REGISTER: REVIEW/ POSITION CLASSIFICA. & COMPENSA. PLAN: REPORT/ UNDERSIZED LOT 1683 LUNT: PAGE SEVEN 267 3/6/06 Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-9-06, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY LOCATED AT 1552-1584 RAND ROAD IN DES PLAINES , I LL IN 0 IS (Case 0 5-8 7 -CU) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-10-06, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND A PERMITTED PUD BULK EXCEPTION FOR 1355 MT. PROSPECT ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06- 02-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. 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 Smith, to recommend to the City Council approval of the March 6, 2006 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $5,550,782.16, and further recommend that Resolution R-39-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor reviewed his memo of February 24, 2006, regarding Staff's review of the classification and compensation plan as well as other conditions of work for City employees; changes were necessary because of the adoption of a City- Manager form of government, the shift from a patronage- based to merit-based decision-making process toward staffing matters and the emergence of seven (7) unions representing over 85% of the City's workforce. Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve the proposed revisions to Title 1, "Administrative," Chapter 8, "Position Classification and Compensation Plan," of the City Code; and Ordinance M-9- 06 be placed on First Reading 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 required 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. Harrington Homes, Inc. has applied for a building permit to construct a single-family home on each of the undersized lots of record on property located at 1683 Lunt Avenue; each lot is 50' x 180' with a total are of 9,000 sq. ft.; based upon the review of the petitionerrs plans, the proposed single-family residence on each lot is appropriate for the area. MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-39-06 POSITION CLASSIFICA. & COMPENSA. PLAN: Ordinance M-9-06 ORDINANCE M-10-06 AMENDING M-95-05/ 2006 ANNUAL APPROPRIA. : EXECUTIVE SESSION: ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY/ NEW POLICE STATION LOCATION: PERSONNEL/ DIRECTOR OF COMM. & ECON. DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SVS.: PAGE EIGHT 268 3/6/06 Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-39-06, 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: $5,550,782.16. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve the proposed revisions to Title 1, "Administrative," Chapter 8, "Position Classification and Compensation Plan," of the City Code; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9- 06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried (further action on this matter under Consent Agenda on March 20, 2006). Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to place on First Reading Ordinance M-10-06. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-10-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING M-95-05 AND MAKING AND REVISING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "AMENDED ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 1-Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real property and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. The City Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 10:30 p.m. Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed regarding the location of a new police station. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that Director of Community & Economic Development Bleuher be given a 15% salary increase to $105,595, effective immediately, plus $5,000 for moving expenses; and grant to Director Bleuher an extension of time until July 6, 2006 to move into Des Plaines or have a signed sales contract for a home. Upon roll call, the vote was: PERSONNEL (Cont'd. ) ADJOURNMENT: PAGE NINE 269 3/6/06 AYES: 6-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen PRESENT:l-Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried. Moved by Say ad, seconded by Becker, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor be given a 15% salary increase to $103,172, effective immediately, plus $5,000 for moving expenses. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Christiansen PRESENT:l-Brookman ABSENT: 0-None 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 10:34 p.m. APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY;F -~ ' 2006 Anthon6?a, MAYOR