091691CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
108.
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, SEPTEMBER 16, 1991
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois was called to order by Mayor D.
Michael Albrecht at 8:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, September 16, 1991.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Haupt. Alderman Christiansen was absent.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Asaro, City
Comptroller Peters, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief
Clark, Police Chief Storm, Building & Code Enforcement Acting Director
Moylan, City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources & Services Director
Panouses, and City Attorney Kolman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
BILLS PAYABLE:
Def erred Item
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Gregory Ross,
Immanuel Community Baptist Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
September 3, 1991, as published. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of special meeting of the City Council held
September 6, 1991, as published. Correction: Third
Paragraph, Line Two, should read: Tuesday, September 3,
1991. The minutes were held for further review.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Haupt, to approve minutes
of executive session of the City Council held
September 3, 1991. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Schneck called for a vote on the motion
deferred at the City Council meeting of September 3,
1991, to adopt the following resolution: 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: $1,732,763.79.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to divide the
question. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Chiropolos, to remove
Warrant #930449 -Albrecht Enterprises, in the amount of
$18,200 from the Register of Bills, and approve balance
of $1,714,563.79. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Schneck, to approve payment
of Warrant #930440 -Albrecht Enterprises, in the
amount of $18,200.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Hardiman, to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
(Cont'd.)
SPECIAL
COMMITTEE:
BILLS PAYABLE:
1991-92
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT
BUDGET:
TIF BONDS/
PRIME PROJECT:
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Council recessed at 8:21 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Haupt.
Upon roll call on the motion to approve payment of
Warrant #930440 -Albrecht Enterprises, in the
amount of $18,200, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: I-Childers
ABSTAIN:l-Sarlo (no reason given)
ABSENT: I-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
As a result of what was discussed in the Executive
Session, Mayor Albrecht announced the formation of a
special committee as provided for under Section 1-6-4
of the City Code to review, investigate and prepare
a written report regarding the Waste Options contract
and the hauling of compost by Albrecht Enterprises for
$18,200. The committee will be in effect for minimum
of three months; committee to select their own chair-
man; and operate with an initial budget of $2,000.
Alderman Sarlo requested that the City Attorney
provide the committee with a guideline of their
responsibilities under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
following resolution: 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: $1,572,516.39. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Finance Committee to approve the
1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Budget in
the amount of $314,469, and authorize the Mayor to
submit the grant application to HUD. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Finance Committee to approve the
issuance of Tax Increment Developer Revenue Bonds
for the Prime Project (The Heritage of Des Plaines),
800 S. Des Plaines/River Road, in the maximum aggregate
amount of $1,061,889, plus interest, and Ordinance
M-40-91, as amended, be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Motion declared carried.
WOLF ROAD-
TOUHY AVE.
INTERSEC.
IMPROVEMENTS:
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
175 INNER
CIRCLE DR.:
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
701 KYLEMORE:
TRAILER
PARKS:
BUILDING CODE
VARIATIONS/
PRIME PROJECT:
USE OF BEHREL
DECK:
110.
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PAGE THREE
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt
recommendation of Engineering Committee to accept
revised alternate bid costs (Alternate A) from the
Illinois Departmentof Transportation for oversized
storm sewer, utility relocations and sidewalks within
Wolf Road-Touhy Avenue intersection improvement as
follows: $649,869.54 for storm sewer and $103,887.12
for utility and sidewalk work/Sewer Bond Account, and
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary
agreement, and Resolution R-25-91 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: I-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
request for oversized driveway to measure 25' at the
sidewalk and a curb flare of 31' on property located
at 175 Inner Circle Drive. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
request for circular drive for property located at
701 Kylemore Drive. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building Code Committee that
before a trailer can be moved into a trailer park,
the Fire Department and Building Code & Enforcement
Department must meet with the owner of the park to
make sure the trailer is placed on the appropriate
sized lot. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Hardiman, to adopt the
recommendation of Building Code Committee to grant
request for variations to the Building Code for the
Prime Project (The Heritage of Des Plaines), 800 S.
Des Plaines/River Road, as follows:
1. Exception to Section 20,7-l(b) to allow unrated
corridors at interior offices,
2. Exception to Section 20.7-l(b-5) to allow unrated
safety glass separation between the rear corridor 142
and rear vestibule 147,
3. Exception to Section 3.5-3(b & c) to allow units
as designed under the approved P.U.D. requirements,
4. Exception to Section 20.5-2(a) to eliminate
requirement for exterior vertical floor to floor
separations at areas of floor to ceiling glass,
5. General exception to requirements of A-2 Construc-
tion requiring 3-hour vertical separation between
mixed uses--no rating between varied uses of 1st floor
and second floor public areas except as required for
vertical shafts, corridors and exit ways, because
building is fully sprinklered,
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to allow a
citizens' group to use the Behrel Parking Deck on
Friday, September 27, 1991 from 6:00 -9:00 p.m for
the purpose of a referendum rally; insurance will be
provided; contact person is Jackie Sommerville, and
necessary barricades be provided. Motion declared
carried.
CONDITION OF
ALLEY/
GRACELAND AVE.:
PURCHASING
POLICIES:
N.W. HIGHWAY
BEAUTIFICATION/
PHASE II:
CARPETING/
POLICE DEPT.:
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS/
WOLF & THACKER:
COLOR PHOTO
EQUIPMENT/
POLICE DEPT:
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PAGE FOUR
Moved by Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to repair
alley behind the north side of Graceland Avenue
between Evergreen Avenue and Harding Avenue; work to
be done by the Public Works Department within four
weeks. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee that
Administration review and update purchasing policies
to include proper bid procedures, and report back to
committee. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee not to
expend approximately $36,000 to complete Phase II of
the Northwest Highway Beautification Project at this
time. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for carpeting of entire Second Floor of
Police Department to the lowest bidder, Scharm Carpets
& Interiors, 1843 Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018,
in the amount of $21,423.25. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES:
NAYS:
7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Works Committee to award
contract for traffic signal modernization project at
Wolf Road and Thacker Street to low bidder, H & H
Electric, 2830 Commerce Street, Franklin Park, IL
60131, in the amount of $94,384.05 plus $20,000 for
sidewalk, median removal and replacement, including
resurfacing (work to be done by State contractor,
Allied Asphalt Company)/funding to be divided as
follows: 25% Cook County Highway Department, 50%
Illinois Department of Transportation, and 25% City,
for a total cost to the City of $28,600, and bid bond~
checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll
call,
AYES:
NAYS:
the vote was:
7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to approve
purchase of one (1) Model QSS-1501 Mini-Lab System,
Color Photo Processor-Printer, for the Police Depart-
ment, in the amount of $48,950 from Noritsu America
Corporation, 6900 Noritsu Avenue, Buena Park, CA
90622, and usual bid procedures be waived. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
PORTABLE
RADIOS/
POLICE DEPT.:
REVIEW OF
OUTSIDE
LEGAL BILLS:
REVIEW OF
ORDINANCES
M-41-91,
M-42-91 AND
M-43-91:
ORDINANCE
B-6-91
ELEVATOR
REQUIREMENTS:
(amended)
ORDINANCE
M-36-91
ELEVATOR FIRE
SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS:
(amended)
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PAGE FIVE
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
recommendation of Public Safety Committee to approve
purchase of seven (7) Motorola MTlOOO Portable Radios
for the Police Department for a total cost of
$6,559 (State Net Bid), from Motorola, Inc., 50 East
Commerce, Schaumburg, IL 60173/budgeted funds. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: !-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that
City Council receive copies of all legal bills one
week before the Council meeting at which these bills
would appear on the Register of Bills to give the
City Council sufficient time to review, make any
appropriate telephone calls and/or Chairman of the
License & Judicial Committee to call for a meeting to
discuss same. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Schneck, to adopt the
recommendation of License & Judicial Committee that
City retain Patrick A. Lucansky, Klein Thorpe &
Jenkins, Attorneys at Law, 180 N. LaSalle Street,
Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601, to review the legality
of Ordinances M-41-91, M-42-91 and M-43-91 (adopted
by the City Council on September 3, 1991) and submit
a written opinion.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Chiropolos, to amend
the motion that the City retain an independent
counsel, not Patrick A. Lucansky, to review this
matter. Motion declared carried. Alderman Schneck
voted no.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance B-6-91, as amended, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 33.1 OF ARTICLE XXXIII ("ELEVATORS AND SIMILAR
MECHANICAL DEVICES") OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
BUILDING CODE AND ORDINANCE. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: !-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt
Ordinance M-36-91, as amended, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
Chapter 7 ("FIRE PREVENTION CODE") OF TITLE VII
("FIRE REGULATIONS") OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES
BY ADDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THE NATIONAL FIRE
CODES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-37-91
GARBAGE
PICKUP:
ORDINANCE
T-12-91
PARKING
RESTRICTIONS/
ALGONQUIN RD.:
ORDINANCE
T-13-91
PARKING
RESTRICTIONS/
LEE STREET:
TRAFFIC FLOW/
PERRY STREET:
ZONING CASE
91-30-R
1669-1785
TOUHY AVE.:
ORDINANCE
M-40-91
TIF BONDS/
PRIME PROJECT:
(amended)
ORDINANCE
M-44-91
"OPEN HOUSE"
SIGNS:
113.
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PAGE SIX
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to adopt
Ordinance M-37-91, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
8-14-10 OF CHAPTER 4, TITLE VIII ("GARBAGE, YARD
WASTE AND COMPOSTING") OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Schneck, to adopt
Ordinance T-12-91, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
10-5-17, SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES
TO AMEND THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR ALGONQUIN ROAD.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt
Ordinance T-13-91, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
10-5-5(G) OF SCHEDULE II OF THE CITY CODE OF
DES PLAINES, CHANGING THE HOURS OF PARKING ON THE
WEST SIDE OF LEE STREET, FROM 225 FEET NORTH OF
TOUHY AVENUE TO HOWARD STREET. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Albrecht referred Ordinance T-11-91 (adopted
September 3, 1991) making Perry Street, between
Lee Street and Graceland Avenue, a two-way street,
back to the Public Safety Committee for further
review.
Alderman Sarlo advised the Council that the Municipal
Development Committee has heard this matter and at
the request of the petitioner has granted an extension
until May 31, 1992 but if the petitioner intends to
request a rezoning to C-1, he will have to go back to
the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to waive First
Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-40-91.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Childers, to adopt
Ordinance M-40-91, as amended, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ-
ING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPER REVENUE
BONDS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Childers, Healy, Schneck, Hardiman, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-91, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4-5-16 ("SIGNS
IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS") OF TITLE IV ("BUILDING
REGULATIONS") OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
ORDINANCE
M-45-91
"OPEN HOUSE"
SIGNS:
ORDINANCE
M-46-91
REAL ESTATE
SIGNS:
ORDINANCE
Z-13-91
DAY CARE-
CHILD CARE
FACILITIES:
RESOLUTION
R-25 -91
WOLF ROAD-
TOUHY AVE.
IMPROVEMENTS:
BRADY'S
RESUBDIVISION/
1021-1031
PRAIRIE AVE.:
PETITIONS/
MILL STREET:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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PAGE SEVEN
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-91, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 6-1-40 ("POSTING
BILLS") OF TITLE VI ("POLICE REGULATIONS") OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-91, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 9-10-4
("REAL ESTATE 'FOR SALE' AND 'FOR RENT' SIGNS") OF
TITLE IX ("PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS;
DEALING WITH SUBDIVISIONS; DEDICATIONS AND FLOOD
PLAINES") OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-13-91, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH ALLOW THE
OPERATION OF DAY CARE-CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN R-1
AND R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL
USES ONLY AND WHICH OTHERWISE ALLOW THE OPERATION OF
SUCH FACILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING
DISTRICTS (CASE NO. 91-31-A).
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Healy, to adopt
Resolution R-25-91, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WOLF ROAD
AT TOUHY AVENUE KNOWN AS STATE SECTION: 3035 WRS-90.
Motion declared carried.
Letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission re Brady's
Resubdivision, 1021-1031 Prairie Avenue, was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee.
Petitions received in the City Clerk's office object-
ing to residential-only parking on Mill Street were
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids
for Facility Security System for Emergency Communica-
tions Center, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
October 18, 1991.
Moved by Childers, seconded by Chiropolos, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS J
DAY OF ~e1 I 1991