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03/20/198996. 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 20, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz at 8:07 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 20, 1989. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present: Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt. Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Manager Asaro, City Comptroller Peters, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Clark, Deputy Police Chief Storm, Municipal Development Director Pagones, City Engineer Oakley, Human Resources and Services Director Donahue, and City Attorney Smith. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: The opening prayer was given by Rev. Dr. William G. Grice, III, First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION: Mayor Seitz presented commemorative key chains to the Maine West High School Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding season and for setting a new state record for consecutive wins at 65. Mayor Seitz expressed the City's gratitude for the honor and recognition the team brought to our community. MINUTES: BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Bonk, to approve Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on March 6, 1989, as published. Motion declared carried. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adoptthe 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: $1,147,555.18. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. AMENDMENT TO Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt CONTRACT/ recommendation of the Finance Committee to amend AUDIT OF contract with Hay Management Consultants, 205 N. COMPENSATION Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, to include SYSTEM: additional meetings and analysis re their audit of the City's Job Description and Classification System, at a cost not to exceed $6,500 (funds from Water and Parking Funds). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. 3/20/89 PAGE TWO DEPOSITORIES OF Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt CITY FUNDS: recommendation of Finance Committee that the following agencies be depositories for City funds: Plaines Bank of Illinois First Naitonal of Des Plaines First Federal Savings and Loan of Des Plaines First National Bank of Chicago Continental Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Northern Trust Company Bank Illinois Public Treasurers Investment Pool and that Resolution R-3-89 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. EXEMPTION TO FALSE ALARM FINES: Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt recommendation of Public Safety Committee that certain government agencies and non -for-profit organizations be exempt from paying fines for false alarms since this would be a form of double taxation, and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. HAZARDOUS Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt MATERIAL recommendation of Public Safety Committee that Section ORDINANCE: 7-15-1 of the City Code, "Hazardous Material Response: Cost Reimbursement to City" as it relates to other governmental agencies and not-for-profit organizations remain as it is presently written. Motion declared carried. SALE OF USED Moved by Hardiman, seconded by Healy, to adopt POLICE recommendation of Public Safety Committee that Police VEHICLES: Department be authorized to dispose of eleven (11) used vehicles by direct sale to Beltline Motors, 1020 S. 25th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401, for the sum of $48,018, with no guarantee, warranty or statement of condition given or implied. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIP./ PUBLIC WORKS: ERECTION OF ANTENNAS ON ROOF OF CITY HALL: Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to purchase one (1)'new base station and three (3) remote units (radio equipment) from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., 1000 Mittle Drive, Wood Dale, IL 60191, for the State bid price of $5,559, for the Public Works Department. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a 8' vertical die pole antenna be erected on the roof of City Hall for use by ESDA (Emergency Services Disaster Agency) during emergencies and that a fold -over die pole antenna be adapted for use in the basement area of City Hall by the Fire Department during emergencies, costs to be borne by ESDA. Motion declared carried. PAGE THREE 98. 3/20/89 RECYCLING Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the PROGRAM: recommendation of the Public Works Committee to accept proposal from Laidlaw Waste systems, Inc., 3651 Blackhawk Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, to implement a recycling system which will include a six-month pilot project (at no cost to the homeowner) followed by a city-wide recycling program; the Administration be authorized to prepare a contract with Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. for the City Council's approval in April; the Administration be authorized to prepare necessary bid specifications for the purchase of bins for residential recycling; and Administration work with Keep Des Plaines Beautiful/Clean Community Commission to coordinate a public education program. Motion declared carried. FUNDING FOR SOCIAL SVS. AGENCIES: Moved by Wetter, seconded by Haupt, to adopt the recommendation of the Community Services Committee that the social service agencies' requested funding for 1989 be reduced by 18% with the balance to be paid once the overall costs of the transportation programs are reviewed and determined; partial funding to be as follows: Self Help Food Pantry & Closet - $2,870 Des Plaines Arts Council - 820 FISH of Des Plaines - 500* Des Plaines Community Senior Center - 4,100 Maine Center for Mental Health - 6,560 Northwest Suburban Day Care Center - 12,300 Rainbow Hospice - 3,280 Salvation Army - 4,920 Des Plaines Police -Youth - 5,330 Shelter, Inc. - 3,280 Special People - 2,460 * total allocation and the Administration will bring back to the committee recommendations regarding the bus and taxi subsidized programs for their review some time in April. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. PURCHASE OF Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt CAR FOR recommendation of Engineering Committee that ENGINEERING Engineering Department purchase a 1989 Chevrolet DEPT.: Cavalier Station Wagon through annual State of Illinois bid in the amount of $8,944.12 from S & K Chevrolet, 8017 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61615, funds from proceeds from sale of Police Department used cars (approved earlier in evening. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. LIQUOR LIC./ Moved by Haupt, seconded by Schiro, to adopt the 1450 E. TOUHY: recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee to grant request for a Class A-2 J Liquor License for property located at 1450 E. Touhy Avenue, d/b/a/ Holiday Inn O'Hare Restaurant contingent upon receipt of lease or purchase contract, updated list of manage- ment personnel, and final approval by Police Depart- ment. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Healy and Hervas voted no. LIQUOR LIC. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: ORDINANCE Z-3-89 REZONING, 560 LEE ST.: ANTI -SCAVENGER ORDINANCE: RESOLUTION R-3-89 DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS: ADVERTSING FOR BIDS: 3/20/89 PAGE FOUR Moved by Haupt, seconded by Schiro, to adopt the recommendation of the License & Judicial Committee to amend Title V, Section 34, Intoxicating Liquors, of the City Code in its entirety to update the wordage and contents and add the following: 1. A $50.00 non-refundable license application processing fee. 2. A July 1st annual license renewal date. 3. Requirement of 100' distance measurement to the nearest part of any building used for worship or educational programs (not property boundary). 4. Mayor's discretion to choose two members of License & Judicial Committee to assist and advise him as Liquor Commissioner in liquor license hearing matters. 5. Maximum $10,000 fine in matters of liquor license violations. 6. Loitering restriction for under age 21. 7. Require Class B-1 Liquor License with a minimum of 1,300 sq. ft. separation inside building space allocated for bulk sale of alcoholic beverages and provision that such license not be issued for locations in which primary products for sale include petroleum products sold either inside/outside the premises. 9.. Unobstructed view required for certain premises. And City Attorrney_be.:authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Healy and Hervas voted no. Moved by Muehlenbeck, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Ordinance Z-3-89, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-5 MULTI -FAMILY DISTRICT FOR 560 LEE STREET, CASE NO. 88-47-R. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. At the request of Alderman Bonk, Mayor Seitz referred the matter of a possible anti -scavenger ordinance to the License & Judicial Committee. Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolu- tion R-3-89, A RESOLUTION NAMING PLAINES BANK OF ILLINOIS, FIRST NATIONAL OF DES PLAINES, FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN OF DES,PLAINES, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY BANK, AND ILLINOIS PUBLIC TREASURERS INVESTMENT POOL AS DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, AND NAMING THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY THEREON. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. The City Clerk's office will be advertising for bids for Sanitary Sewer Improvements, 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road, returnable by 3 P.M., Wednesday, April 19, 1989. 1 100. 3/20/89 PAGE FIVE EXECUTIVE Moved by Healy, seconded by Sarlo, to go into Executive SESSION: Session to discuss contract negotiations. Motion declared carried. Council recessed at 9:35 P.M. Council reconvened at 10:01 P.M. RATIFICATION Moved by Schneck, seconded by Sarlo, to ratify contract OF POLICE between City and Des Plaines Chapter of Combined UNION Counties Police Association and authorizing Mayor and CONTRACT: City Celrk to execute same; contract to expire April 30, 1992. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared carried. RECONSIDERATION Moved by Gebert, seconded by Christiansen, to recon - OF ORDINANCE sider Ordinance Z-3-89, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A Z-3-89: REZONING FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-5 MULTI- FAMILY DISTRICT FOR 560 LEE STREET, CASE NO. 88-47-R, which had :been .,adopted earlier in the meeting. After considerable discussion, moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Childers, to call for the question. Motion declared carried. Alderman Gebert voted no. Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was: AYES: 2 -Christiansen, Gebert NAYS: 14-Muehlenbeck, Childers, Bonk, Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Schiro, Hervas, Haupt ABSENT: 0 -None Motion declared lost. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Childers, seconded by Christiansen, that the regular meeting; of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:13 P.M. APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF 11 , 1989 Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK