09-07-2010CALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday,
September 7, 2010.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten and Wilson. Alderman Argus arrived
at 6:05 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief
Prandini, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Human Resources Earl, Director of Public Works and
Engineering Oakley, Director of Information Technology Duebner, and Of Counsel Attorney Bartel.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PART.:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Moved by_ Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining. Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7 :07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
The opening prayer was given by The Reverend Scott Ziegler of The Bridge
Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Andy Samborski, 2108 Sherwin A venue, addressed the City Council stating
that the Knights of Columbus asking for support from the City of Des Plaines
and its residents for fundraising in the near future.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that
he attended a 6111 Ward meeting and found it informative.
Ms. Alice Morley, 1277 East Thacker Street, addressed the City Council stating
that Mr. Scott Mangum, Senior Planner of the Community & Economic
Department, suggested that the Cambria Condominium Association petition the
City of Des Plaines to allow the condominium association to remove three
benches on Thacker Street (petitions in file) because they are located on a street
that is not well traveled by walkers; maintenance and liability are costly.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Higgason, that the City Council concur with
the consensus reached in Executive Session and direct Staff to proceed
accordingly with final action to be taken at a future City Council meeting.
Aldermen Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Wilson and
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CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AUCTION/CITY
VEHICLES&
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-32-10
RENEWAL
AGR./SUNGARD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-121-10
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Argus voted Yes. Alderman Walsten voted No. Motion declared carried.
Alderman W alsten requested that Item 9 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Item 9. Voice Vote-All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were
approved; Ordinances M-32-10 and Z-14-10 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-121-10, R-122-10, R-124-10, and R-125-10 were adopted.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held August 16, 2010, as published. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Executive
Session of the City Council held August 2, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of the Executive
Session of the City Council held July 6, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize auction of City Vehicles/Equipment in the Northwest Municipal
Conference Fall Auction; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-32-10, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION
OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DES
PLAINES CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to approve annual Software Maintenance Renewal with SunGard Public Sector
(formerly Pentamation), 1000 Business Center Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746 in
the amount of $52,715.62 (Information Technology and Water/Sewer Funds);
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-121-10, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF AND FURTHER PAYMENT
ON A SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SUNGARD AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda. ~~i
PURCHASE
RIFLES/POLICE
DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-122-10
BID AWARD/
DES PLAINES
DIGEST (2011,
2012, 2013):
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-124-10
AGR./INTERIM
DIRECTOR COM.
ECON. DEV.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-125-10
ADV. BID/
CUSTODIAL
SERVICES:
Resolution
R-115-10
COMMISSION
REAPP'TS.:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to approve the purchase of Fourteen (14) Model M-7 .223 Rifles for Tactical
Response Team from Rat Worx, 1 East Route 64, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054 at
a total cost of $33,572.00 (Asset Forfeiture Funds); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-122-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FOURTEEN M-7/.223 RIFLES FROM RESEARCH AND
TESTING WORX, INC. FOR THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM AT A
TOTAL COST OF $33,572.00. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to award bid for Des Plaines Digest printing for years 2011, 2012 and 2013
(four editions each year) to Chromatech Printing, Inc., 16 Mary Street, Des
Plaines, Illinois 60016 at a rate total of $3,441.00 per edition (typesetting fee
per page included), plus delivery; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-124-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FROM CHROMATECH PRINTING, INC.
FOR PRINTING THE DES PLAINES DIGEST AT A COST OF $3,441.00
PER EDITION. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize execution of a Contractual Service Agreement between Martin
Bourke and the City of Des Plaines for his services as Interim Director of
Community & Economic Development; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-125-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN J. BOURKE
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR HIS SERVICES AS INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Acting City Manager Slowinski and Director of Public Works & Engineering
Oakley answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation
to authorize the City Clerk to issue Notice to Bid for a 3-Year Contract for
custodial services for City Hall, Police Department, Public Works, Metropolitan
Square Garage, Library Parking Garage, and Downtown Metra Station with a
return by 3:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office on Friday, September 24, 2010.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
0-None
0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason,
REAPPOINTMENTS:
seconded by Argus, to approve Mayoral
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REAPP'TS.:
(Cont'd)
ORDINANCE
Z-14-10
COND. USE/
1108 LEE ST.:
COMMISSION
REAPP'TS.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
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CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION:
Mike Lake-Term to Expire 08/30/14
Mathews Abraham -Term to Expire 08/30/14
9/7 /10
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-14-10, AN
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 7.3-6 C. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A MONEY
TRANSFER (CURRENCY EXCHANGE) BUSINESS AT 1108 LEE
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #10-012-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS:
Presented for your consideration-NO ACTION REQUIRED
POLICE PENSION BOARD
Robert Neil -Term to Expire 04/30/11
Robert Muehlenbeck-Term to Expire 04/30/12
YOUTH COMMISSION
Ronald Burton-Term to Expire 12/01/12
Josephine Al-Naemy-Term to Expire 12/01/12
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
William Muehlenbeck-Term to Expire 08/31/13
Prafulla V. Dunung-Term to Expire 08/31/13
Peter Vadopalas -Term to Expire 08/31112
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Higgason, Chair
Alderman Wilson asked what "Cues" meant which is listed under Sewer Fund
on Page 22 of the Warrant Register. Director of Public Works & Engineering
Oakley stated that was the camera for sewers.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the September 7, 2010 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,117,228.93; and further recommend that Resolution R-123-10 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Argus, Chair
Alderman Argus reviewed the results of several meetings in developing a
Downtown Business Assistance Program.
Economic Development Coordinator Ganser reviewed the components of the
marketing plan and answered questions from the Aldermen. ~~}
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
(Cont'd)
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Director of Finance Wisniewski answered questions from the Aldermen.
Mr. Graham Hills, member of Economic Development Committee, addressed
the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Bogusz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the Downtown Business Assistance Program to be funded in the
amount of $50,000.00, including an additional $5,000.00 subject to submission
of an acceptable marketing plan by Staff.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by W alsten, to amend the original motion to
provide for an appeal process to the City Council if an applicant is denied by
the Economic Development Committee. Aldermen Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, W alsten and Argus voted yes. Alderman Haugeberg, Robinson and
Wilson voted no. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Brookman to amend the program to include a business which begins
work and is ruled ineligible be considered for the Downtown Business
Assistance Program. Motion declared FAILED for lack of a second.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion to
send the Downtown Business Assistance Program back to Staff to add another
program, review it and bring the program back for the next Council meeting on
September 20, 2010. Aldermen Haugeberg, Brookman and Wilson voted yes.
Aldermen Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten and Argus voted no. Motion
declared FAILED.
Acting City Manager Slowinski stated that since this is a Resolution, it does not
need to go through a lengthy process to make adjustments to the program.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Wilson, to amend the program to include
service businesses as well as retail in the Downtown Business Assistance
Program. Aldermen Haugeberg, Robinson, Brookman, and Wilson voted yes.
Aldermen Bogusz, Higgason, Walsten, and Argus voted no. Motion declared
FAILED.
Motion by Brookman to amend the program to include existing businesses to
apply for. Motion declared FAILED for lack of a second.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Bogusz, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the Downtown Business Assistance Program to be funded in the
amount of $50,000.00, including an additional $5,000.00 for marketing subject
to submission of an acceptable marketing plan by Staff, and to provide for an
appeal process to the City Council if an applicant is denied by the Economic
Development Committee; and further recommend that Resolution R-119-10, as
Amended, be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Voice Vote -All
Ayes. Motion declared carried. ~ ~i-
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
(Cont'd)
V ARIA TION/1585
WHITCOMB:
ONE YEAR EXT.I
PUD/2200 EAST
GOLF ROAD:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-123-10
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Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole
asking how long it would take to make $5,000.00 in sales tax. Director of
Finance Wisniewski stated that as long as it would take to make $250,000.00 in
sales.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole
suggesting that the City Council hold an informal meeting with the downtown
businesses.
Mr. Scott Mangum, Senior Planner of the Community & Economic Department
presented and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Petitioner Nermin Audie, 1585 Whitcomb Street, addressed the Committee of
the Whole and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend to the City Council
approval to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-21-10, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 7.2-4 D. AND 8.1-3 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK AND PERGOLA IN THE FRONT YARD
WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF EIGHTEEN FEET AT 1585
WHITCOMB AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #10-028-V).
Voice Vote -All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Brookman to waive the variation fee. Motion declared FAILED for
lack of a second.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council
postponing approval of Ordinance Z-22-10, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
12 MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-29-08 FOR THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2200 E. GOLF ROAD, DES
PLAINES, (CASE #07-48-PUD-A) to September 20, 2010 Regular Council
meeting. Voice Vote-All Ayes. 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-123-10, 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: $3,117,228.93. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
R-123-10
(Cont'd)
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM:
Resolution
R-119-10
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ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
9/7/10
Moved by Argus, seconded by Bogusz, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-119-10, A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GUIDELINES FOR THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM, AS AMENDED. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
V ARIATION/1585 Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of
WHITCOMB: Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-21-10, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 7.2-4 D. AND
Ordinance 8.1-3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
Z-21-10 THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK AND PERGOLA IN THE FRONT
YARD WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF EIGHTEEN FEET AT 1585
WHITCOMB AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #10-028-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
ONE YEAR EXT./
PUD/2200 EAST
GOLF ROAD:
Ordinance
Z-22-10
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by W alsten, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance Z-21-10, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIATIONS
TO SECTIONS 7.2-4 D. AND 8.1-3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK
AND PERGOLA IN THE FRONT YARD WITH A FRONT YARD
SETBACK OF EIGHTEEN FEET AT 1585 WHITCOMB AVENUE, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #10-028-V).
Alderman Wilson stated that by advancing Ordinance Z-21-10 tonight, the
neighbors would not have an opportunity to give input. He will vote no.
Alderman Brookman withdrew his motion.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to send Ordinance Z-22-10, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A 12 MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TIME REQUIREMENTS
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-29-08
FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2200 E. GOLF ROAD,
DES PLAINES, (CASE #07-48-PUD-A) back to Staff for additional
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Z-22-10
(Cont'd)
information regarding parking and sign placement. 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.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Haugeberg, that the regular meeting of the
City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: 13
p.m.
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