04-19-2010MINUTES 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,
l MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by
Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center on Monday, April 19, 2010.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Wilson, and Argus. Alderman Robinson arrived at 6:45
p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager Slowinski, Assistant
Director of Finance Bromber, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Wax,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of
Information Technology Duebner, Director of Human Resources Earl,
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan and Attorney
Bartel of Counsel to the City of Des Plaines.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Walsten,
Executive Session to discuss collective
Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
to go into
bargaining.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen · present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogus z, Higgason,. Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
The opening prayer was given by
Farooqui, Islamic Community Center,
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
President Ghulam
followed by the
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
PARTICIPATION: City Council conveying his condolences to the Polish
families who lost loved ones in the airplane crash;
that the crash also killed the President of Poland
and his wife; he traveled to the Polish Embassy in
Chicago to convey his condolences; there are many
Polish people who live in Des Plaines.
Mr. Nick Chiropoulos, 156 North Third Avenue,
addressed the City Council urging the City Council to
pass a resolution regarding changes being made to the
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CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
REZONING/
1450, 1470
TOUHY AVE.,
2300, 2777
MANNHEIM RD . :
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-9-10
SOCIAL SVCS.
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parking lot at Cumberland School; it is now moot
because the changes are taking place.
Alderman Wilson requested that items 4 and 4a be
removed from the Consent Agenda; a resident requested
that items 7 and 7a be removed; and Alderman Walsten
requested that items 11 and lla be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance Z-9-10 was placed
on First Reading; Ordinances M-14-10, Z-8-10 and
Resolutions R-45-10, R-47-10, R-48-10, R-49-10, R-50-
10, and R-53-10 were adopted.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to approve
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
held April 5, 2010, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held April 5, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve rezoning of 1450 and
14 70 Touhy Avenue and 2300 and 2777 Mannheim Road
from C-2 (Limited Office Commercial) to C-3 (General
Commercial; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-9-10, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM C-2, LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C-3,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1450 AND 1470 TOUHY AVENUE, 2300 MANNHEIM ROAD AND
2777 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE
#10-007-MAP) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
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FUNDING:
Resolution
R-44-10
PERMIT/TOLL
HWY. RIGHT OF
WAY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-45-10
BID AWARD/
ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-47-10
REDUCTION/
LOCAL GOV'T
FUND:
Resolution
R-43-10
Pa ge 3 o f 9 4 /19/10
Staff recommendation to approve Social Services
Funding; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
44-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF
$75,000.00 IN BUDGETED FUNDS TO NINETEEN SOCIAL
SERVICE AGENCIES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Wilson (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Application for
Permit to Use Toll Highway Right of Way; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-45-10, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
PERMIT FROM THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY
TO INSTALL NEW SIDEWALK AND GUARD RAIL IN THE TOLL
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY UNDER THE I-294 BRIDGE AT DES
PLAINES RIVER ROAD IN DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor to accept the
lowest responsible bid of fer for electricity supply
with Energy Choices, P.C., 707 Skokie Boulevard,
Suite 600, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 as the
designated agent of the Municipal Energy
Collaborative; and further recommend to approve
Resolution R-47-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FOR
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council stating his observations that either (1)
there will be a tax increase for Illinois; (2) there
will be spending cuts; or (3) there will be a
compromise between a tax increase and spending cuts.
Mr. Kendrick suggested that the City Council follow
four steps: ( 1) cut taxes; ( 2) cut spending; ( 3) cut
more spending; and (4) cut taxes.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to oppose any reduction of the
Local Government Distributive Fund shared with
municipalities; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution, R-43-10, A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE
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R-43-10
(Cont'd)
PARK DISTRICT/
2010 SK
RUN/WALK:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-48-10
ENG. PROPOSAL/
DES PLAINES
RIVER TRAIL
IMPRV' S:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-49-10
BID AWARD/
2010 CONTR.C/
SEWER LINING:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-50-10
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REDUCTION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTIVE FUND
FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize street closures for
the Des Plaines Park District 5K Run/Walk event on
June 5, 2010; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-48-10, A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE
DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT'S 5K RUN/WALK TO BE HELD ON
JUNE 5, 2010 AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF STREETS
FOR THE 5-K RUN/WALK. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept construction
engineering proposal from Civil tech Engineering,
Inc., 450 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 300, Itasca,
Illinois 60143, in an amount not to exceed $99,314.00
( $ 7 9 , 4 5 1 in CMAQ grant funds and $ 1 9 , 8 6 3 match fr om
Capital Projects Fund); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-49-10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF AN ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. AND
AGREEMENT
THE CITY
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
BETWEEN
OF DES
approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2010 Contract C
Sewer Lining to lowest responsible bidder Insituform
Technologies USA, 17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield,
Missouri, 63005, in an amount not to exceed
$518,103.80 (Water/Sewer Funds); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-50-10, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID FROM INSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. FOR SEWER LINING AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT DES PLAINES AS PART OF THE 2010
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT C. Motion
declared carried
Consent Agenda.
as approved unanimously under
BID AWARD/ Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley ~~i CITY HALL ROOF answered questions from the Aldermen.
REHAB.:
Resolution
R-51-10
(Cont'd)
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
REQ. FOR
PROPOSAL/
POLICE DEPT.
SHOOTING RANGE
REFURB.
Consent
Agenda
IDOT AGR./
DES PLAINES
RIVER RD.
RECONSTR.:
Consent
Agenda
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Mr. Thomas Zordan, Sr. Architect/President of
Architectural Consulting Group, Ltd. (ACG), 230 N.
Hicks Place, Palatine, Illinois 60067, addressed the
City Council and answered questions from the
Aldermen.
Moved by
bid award
that the
required;
available
bid back
vote was:
Robinson, seconded by Higgason, to TABLE
to CSR Roofing Company pending verification
masonry subcontractor can do the work
that Staff search for any grant funds
for an energy efficient roof; and refer the
to Staff for review. Upon roll call, the
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for 2010 CIP, Storm Water Master
Plan Areas #8, #9 and #11, Contract A with a return
date of May 6, 2010 at 10: 00 a.m. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for 2010 CIP, Street & Utility
Improvements MFT 10-00210-00-RS project with a
return date of May 6, 2010 at 10: 00 a .m. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to
issue a Request for Proposal for the Refurbishment of
the Police Department Shooting Range with a return
date of May 21, 2010 at 3: 00 p.m. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Local Agency/State
Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation
for the reconstruction of Des Plaines River Road
between Touhy Avenue and Devon Avenue; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-53-10, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY/STATE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
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Resolution
R-53-10
ORDINANCE
M-14-10
AUCTION OF
CITY VEHICLES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-8-10
VARIATIONS/
1382-1398
PRAIRIE AVE. :
Consent
Agenda
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
EXT. OF
RIVIERA
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TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION AND JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF DES
PLAINES RIVER ROAD UPON RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROADWAY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance M-14-10, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance Z-8-10, AN ORDINANCE GRANT ING A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE Z-7-07 WHICH AUTHORIZED TWO
MAJOR VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 7.3-8 E. AND 10.8-2 OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 40-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
WITH A LOT AREA OF 27,900 SQUARE FEET WITH NO
INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AT 1382-1398 PRAIRIE
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #06-134-V)
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Being presented for consideration (no action
required) is the following Mayoral APPOINTMENT:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Richard Hofherr -(replacing Peter Gialamas) term to
expire 04/30/12
Mr. Hofherr introduced himself and answered questions
from the Aldermen.
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to
recommend to the City Council approval of the April
19, 2010 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$2, 922, 970. 81; and further recommend that Resolution
R-46-10 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Cornmuni ty & Economic Development Conlan
presented and answered questions from the aldermen. ~}i
PROJECT:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-46-10
EXT. OF
RIVIERA
PROJECT/
1050 E. OAKTON
ST.:
Ordinance
Z-10-10
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Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he wished Mr.
Nick Mitchell good luck in pursuing his project and
hopefully the economy will get better.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking why two years and not
one year as other requests for an extension; he
suggested that the City Council pass an ordinance
charging a fee for an extension.
Alderman Argus stated that this matter will be
discussed at the next Community Development Committee
meeting.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Higgason, to recommend
to the City Council approval of a 24-month extension
for the Riviera project, 1050 E. Oakton Street; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-10-10 at appropriate time this evening. Alderman
Brookman voted no. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
adopt Resolution R-46-10, 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: $2,922,970.81. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on
First Reading Ordinance Z-10-10, 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). Upon roll call,
the vote was: ~~/.
Z-10-10
(Cont'd)
ORDINANCE
Z-10-10
EXT. OF
RIVIERA
PROJECT/
1050 E. OAKTON
ST.:
SINGLE BID/
REPAIR &
UTILITY
LOCATION/ST.
LIGHTS/UNDER-
GROUND WIRING:
ADJOURNMENT:
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AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Motion by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to waive Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-10-10, 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). Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to authorize
the City Clerk to open single bid received on March
31, 2010 for Repair and Utility Location of Public
Street Lights and Underground Wiring. Motion
declared carried.
City Clerk Ludwig announced that a
received from H & H Electric Company,
Street, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131:
Labor Rates:
$60/hr M-F 7 am -3:30 pm
$90/hr nights & weekends from 3 :30 pm -7 am
Equipment Rates:
$62 .50/hr-bucket/lift truck
2.50/hr -backhoe
2.50/hr -trencher
13.50/hr -service truck
2.50/hr -air compressor
2.50/hr -pickup truck
Materials: 10% mark up over contractor's cost
single
2830
bid was
Commerce
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Robinson, to refer the
bid to Staff for review and report. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. ~~.J-
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