10-04-2010CALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AS AMENDED AND APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 2010
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, OCTOBER 4, 2010
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by City Clerk Gloria J. Ludwig at 6:02 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday,
October 4, 2010.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, and Argus. Alderman Higgason was absent.
Alderman Bogusz arrived at 6:06 p.m. Mayor Moylan arrived at 6:48 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, Interim Director of Community &
Economic Development Bourke and City Attorney Wiltse.
MAYOR
PROTEM:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
EXEC. SESSION
ACTION:
City Clerk Ludwig announced that Mayor Moylan would be arriving late to the
meeting and asked for a motion to elect a Mayor Pro Tern.
Motion by Brookman, seconded by W alsten to elect Alderman Argus as Mayor
Pro Tern. Voice Vote -All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to go into Executive Session, to
discuss Collective Bargaining, Review Executive Session Minutes, Probable
and Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation. Motion unanimously declared
carried.
The City Council recess at 6:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7: 11 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Bogusz, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
The opening prayer was given by The Reverend Steve Hjelle of the Evangelical
Free Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, that the Executive Session minutes be
released as follows: that portion of the minutes of March 20,2000 regarding
Acquisition of Real Property in the north part of TIF #1 and other Projects; the
minutes of October 16, 2000 regarding Acquisition of Real Property at 697 S.
River Road; the minutes of March 4, 2002 regarding Acquisition of Real
Property in the north part ofTIF #1; the minutes of August 19, 2002 regarding
possible Acquisition of Real Property at Graceland and N.W. Highway; the
minutes of February 6, 2006 regarding possible Acquisition of Real Property at
520 River Road; and the minutes of March 1, 2010 regarding biannual review
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EXEC. SESSION
ACTION:
(Cont'd)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC./
13960AKTON
ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-37-10
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and release of certain Executive Session minutes. Voice Vote -All Ayes.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, to concur with consensus reached in
Executive Session that after review a need for confidentiality still exists as to all
or part of the remaining Executive Session minutes, the rest continue to remain
unreleased. Voice Vote -All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Robinson, that the City Council concur with
the consensus reached in Executive Session and direct Staff to negotiate a
collective bargaining agreement consistent with direction given in Executive
Session. Any final action will be taken in open session at the appropriate time.
Voice Vote -All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Haugeberg requested that Items 7 and 7 a be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Motion by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Items 7 and 7a. Voice Vote-All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Argus, seconded by W alsten, to approve Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were
approved; Ordinance M-37-10 was placed on First Reading; Ordinances M-34-
10, M-35-10 and Z-22-10 were adopted; and Resolutions R-132-10, R-133-10,
and R-134-10 were adopted.
Moved by Argus, seconded by W alsten, to approve minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held September 20, 2010, as published. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by W alsten, to approve minutes of the Executive
Session of the City Council held September 20, 2010. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation
to add one (1) Class A New Liquor License (from 33 to 34) for Romano's
Original Pasta & Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Romano's, 1396 Oakton Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-37-10, 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 ROMANO'S ORIGINAL PASTA & PIZZA, ~}t
M-37-10
(Cont'd)
REIMB.AGR.
/COOK CO.
HGHWY DEPT./
SCHWAB RD.
WATER MAIN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-132-10
COOK CO.
FOREST PRES.
EASEMENT
AGR./3000 RIVER
RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-133-10
ILEAS GRANT/
EMER. OP'S
CENTER:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-134-10
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D/B/A ROMANO'S LOCATED AT 1396 OAKTON STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation
to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with Cook County Highway
Department for the construction of a new public water main along Joseph J.
Schwab Road in the amount of $123,253.00 (Water/Sewer Fund); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-132-10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE EXECUTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF COOK AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR A NEW
PUBLIC WATER MAIN ALONG JOSEPH J. SCHWAB ROAD. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation
to approve Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Forest Preserve
District of Cook County for a Traffic Signal at 3000 River Road; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-133-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN INTER GOVERNMENT AL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR A PERMANENT EASEMENT
ALONG DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by W alsten, to concur with Staff recommendation
to waive formal bid procedure and authorize expenditure of ILEAS Emergency
Center Operations Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $70,074.06 prior to
March 31, 2011 for equipment including desktop and notebook computers and
surveillance cameras for the purpose of enhancing the City's Emergency
Operations Center as follows:
Eauioment ManufacturerN endor Amount
Desktop computers for EOC Dell Government Sales $12,124
Notebook computers for EOC Dell Government Sales $15,850
Server for EOC Dell Government Sales $ 4,400
Network File Storage& UPS Dell Premier Sales $ 1,800
Day/Night Security Cameras Mobotix I VoIP Modo I Keyth $23,000
Dual Display Security Station Dell Government Sales $ 2,100
Wireless Network Equipment CDWG $ 600
Network Switch HP /Buy.Com $ 1,550
Security Video Storage Snapserver I SnapHQ.com $ 1,800
Cabinets, Cables, Fasteners CDWG $ 6.850
Total $ 70,074
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-134-10, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER WITH
ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM GRANT FUNDS
TOTALING $70,074.06. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously ~~i
SURETY
REDUCTION/
1646 RIVER ST.:
ORDINANCE
M-34-10
LIQ. LIC./
957-959 s.
ELMHURST RD.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-35-10/
DISPOSAL OBS.
IT EQUIP.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-22-10
ONE YEAR EXT./
PUD/2200 EAST
GOLF ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-37-10
LIQ. LIC./
13960AKTON
ST.:
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under Consent Agenda.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley and Director of Finance
Wisniewski answered questions from the aldermen.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Haugeberg, to authorize the reduction in
public improvement surety for the River Plaines, LLC Planned Unit
Development in the amount of $117, 13 7.50 subject to submittal of waivers of
lien in accordance with the provisions of the City Code; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-134-10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REDUCTION
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SURETY FOR RIVER PLAINES, LLC
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1646 RIVER STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to adopt Ordinance M-34-10, 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 HANUL, INC. D/B/A SAN BILLIARDS
& PUB LOCATED AT 957-959 S. ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to adopt Ordinance M-35-10, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC
PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION
1-12-4. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to adopt 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). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by W alsten, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance M-37-10, 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 ROMANO'S
ORIGINAL PASTA & PIZZA, INC. D/B/A ROMANO'S LOCATED AT 1396 )l~i
13960AKTON
ST.:
(Cont'd)
COMMISSION
APP'TS.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
COND. USE/
701 LEE ST.:
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OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, W alsten, Argus
NAYS: I-Wilson
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Being presented for consideration (no action required) is the following Mayoral
Appointment:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Eugene Fregetto -Term to Expire 06/30/1 I
(replaces Elaine Tejcek, resigned 09/27 II 0)
Mr. Fregetto addressed the City Council answering questions from the
Aldermen regarding his qualifications to serve on the Library Board.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to suspend the Council Rules to
advance the appointment of Eugene Fregetto. Voice Vote-All Ayes, No Nays.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Haugeberg, to accept the appointment of
Eugene Fregetto to the Library Board of Trustees. Voice Vote -All Ayes, No
Nays. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Bogusz, Vice-Chair
Director of Finance Wisniewski answered Alderman Wilson's questions
regarding the Escrow Account for the Youth Commission on Page 22 of the
Warrant Register.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the October 4, 2010 -Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$2,393,I43.72; and further recommend that Resolution R-136-IO be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Argus, Chair
Interim Director of Community & Economic Development Bourke addressed
the Committee of the Whole and presented and answered questions from the
Aldermen.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a language school at
701 Lee Street. Voice Vote -All Ayes. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-36-10
REFUND OF
PERMIT FEES:
ORDINANCE
M-33-10
COMP. PLAN/
IAFF 4211:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-136-10
COND. USE/
701 LEE ST.:
Ordinance
Z-23-10
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MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
City Attorney Wiltse answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-36-IO, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IO, "BUILDING REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER I, "BUILDING CODE," SECTION 2, "ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to adopt Ordinance M-33-IO, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8,
"POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION
4 "ADOPTION OF COMPENSATION PLAN," SUBSECTION A,
"CLASSIFIED POSITIONS," SCHEDULE I-A, "PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL -FIRE -UNION," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Wilson, Moylan
NAYS: 3-Brookman, Walsten, Argus
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Robinson, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-136-I 0, 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: $2,393,I43.72. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-23-I 0, AN
ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
PERMIT A COMMERCIAL SCHOOL AT 701 LEE STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #I 0-046-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, ~~{-
701 LEE ST.:
(Cont'd)
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Brookman, W alsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Wilson, seconded by Argus, to suspend the Council Rules to allow
the Petitioner to answer questions from the Aldermen. Voice Vote -All Ayes.
Motion declared carried.
Petitioner Yoon Gon Ji, 70I Lee Street, Unit I 50, addressed the Committee of
the Whole and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by W alsten, seconded by Robinson, to advance to Second Reading and
adopt Ordinance Z-23-IO, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
AT 70I LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (CASE #I0-046-CU).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz,
Brookman, W alsten, Argus
NAYS: I-Wilson
ABSENT: I-Higgason
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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