03-01-1999269
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 1, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7: 00 p. m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 1,
1999.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia. Alderman Beauvais left the meeting
at 10:45 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Johnson, Director of Economic Development Klaus, Director of
Finance Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Acting
Director of Public Works Reynolds, City Engineer Oakley, Director of
Community Development D'Onofrio, Building Official Molinari, Director of
Human Resources & Services Merriman, Keep Des Plaines Beautiful
Coordinator Rosinia, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney
Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
ADOPTION OF
1996 BOCA
CODE &:
AMENDMENTS:
The opening prayer was given by Father Michael Olivera,
St. Stephen Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mrs. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the City
Council asking about the Consumer Protection Commission;
what do they do; what is their function; could this be
discussed by the City Council in the future. Mayor Jung
stated that a copy of the Consumer Protection Commission
ordinance would be sent to her.
Alderman Brookman requested Items 3, 3a, 3b and 11 be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 3b and 11. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinance M-8-99 was adopted; Ordinances
M-11-99 and T-6-99 were placed on First Reading and
Resolutions R-12-99, R-13-99 and R-14-99 were adopted.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to approve minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held February 16,
1999, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held February
16, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Arredia, that Ordinance
M-10-99 pertaining to amendments to the City Code
regarding driveways be amended as follows: Chapter 4-7-9,
Section 3 -"Driveways and Hard Surface Limitations" to
BOCA CODE
&: AMENDMENTS
(Cont'd.)
Ordinance
M-9-99
Ordinance
M-10-99
BID AWARD/
TANDEM AXLE
DUMP TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS/
RIVERVIEW
SEWER PROJ. :
Consent
Agenda
ENGINEERING
PROPOSALS/
RIVERVIEW
SEWER PROJ. :
Consent
Agenda
MEMBERSHIP/
SUBUR. TREE
CONSORTIUM:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-11-99
Resolution
R-12-99
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strike "Any existing driveway which does not comply with
this code section, must be paved, as stated above."
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
16, 1999, that the City adopt the 1996 BOCA (Building
Officials & Code Administrators) Code and Amendments; and
further recommend to place on First Reading:
ORDINANCE M-9-99/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV "BUILDING
REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES TO ADD
THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 7 "BUILDING CODE;" and
ORDINANCE M-10-99 -AS AMENDED/AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 4-4-1 "BASIS OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES;" AMENDING
SECTION 4-4-5 "DOUBLE FEE" AND RENAMING IT "FEE FOR
WORKING WITHOUT PERMIT;" deleting Section 4-6 "ANTENNA
INSTALLATIONS;" ADDING SECTION 4 -7-9 "DRIVEWAYS AND HARD
SURFACE LIMITATIONS;" ADDING SECTION 4-7-10 "PARTITION
FENCES; II AMENDING SECTION 8-9-19 (B) "LITTER/SANITATION; II
ADDING SECTION 8 -1-5 (H) "EXTERMINATION; " AMENDING SECTION
8-1-8(G) "ENFORCEMENT INTERPRETATION;" AMENDING SECTION
8-1-9 "ADOPTION OF STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH RETAIL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION RULES AND
REGULATIONS (1983) AND CHAPTER 10-COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
OF THE 1976 U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE;" AND AMENDING
SECTION 8-2-5 "DESTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL OF HYPODERMIC
NEEDLES" AND RENAMING IT "DESTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL OF
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS WASTES."
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on March 15, 1999).
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
16, 1999, to award bid for One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Tandem
Axle Dump Truck to the lowest bidder to meet
specifications, Northwest Ford Truck Center, 4000 N.
Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the total bid
amount of $91,390/Budgeted Funds; reject bids from
Hoskins Chevrolet, 175 N. Arlington Heights Road ,
Arlington Heights, IL 60007 and Lake County Truck Sales
& Service, 510 Old Skokie Road, Waukegan, IL 60085, for
failing to meet bid requirements; and permit Chicago
Truck Center, 1015 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609 ,
to withdraw its bid and receive a refund of their
security deposit. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
16, 1999, that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids for Riverview Avenue Relief Combined Sewer Project ,
returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Thursday, March 18, 1999.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
16, 1999, that Staff be authorized to go out for Request
for Engineering Proposals for the Riverview Avenue Relief
Combined Sewer Project. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary documents for City to join the
Suburban Tree Consortium, % West Central Municipal
Conference, 1127 S. Mannheim Road, Suite 102 ,
Westchester, IL 60154, for a period of five (5) years ,
effective April 1, 1999, for joint purchase of parkway
trees to realize cost savings and insure a reasonable
supply and variety of trees; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-11-99, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN TREE
TREE CONSOR.
(Cont'd.)
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
RIVER ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-6-99
AGREEMENT/
AUDIT OF
TELEPHONE
SVS. CHGS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-13-99
TEMPORARY
CLOSING OF
RIVER RD./
MARYVILLE
8-K RUN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-14-99
PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER
ROUTERS:
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CONSORTIUM; and adopt Resolution R-12-99, A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUBURBAN TREE
CONSORTIUM FIVE YEAR CONTRACTUAL BID PROGRAM . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5 -"Stopping,
Standing and Parking," Section 10-5-5 F)3.l, Schedule II,
of the City Code, to add that residents of River Street
are exempt from the posted 3-hour parking restriction
(Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays , and
holidays) from Des Plaines River Road to the East End;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
T-6-99, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE II, F)3.1 OF
SECTION 10-5-5 "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES,"
OF CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING ," TITLE X,
OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "RIVER
STREET FROM DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD TO THE EAST END. "
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Thomas R. Cervelli
& Associates, 906 Lacey Avenue, Suite 111, Lisle, IL
60532, to conduct a one-time audit of the City's
telephone service charges with fees for the audit based
upon savings to the City (no fees are paid unless there
is a savings to the City) ; Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute necessary agreement; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-13-99, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES , ILLINOIS ,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THOMAS
R. CERVELLI AND ASSOCIATES AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize temporary closing of the
right-hand southbound lane of River Road from Gregory
Street to the Maryville Academy entrance, and from Hopi
Lane to Kensington Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
Sunday, September 12, 1999, to permit Maryville Academy
to hold their Oktoberfest 8-K Run and 2-Mile Walk; proof
of insurance naming City as additional insured has been
received; City Clerk be authorized to submit necessary
document to Illinois Department of Transportation; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-14-99, A
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MARYVILLE ACADEMY'S OKTOBERFEST
8-K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK, TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12,
1999, AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OFF OF THE RIGHT HAND
SOUTHBOUND LANE OF RIVER ROAD, FROM GREGORY STREET TO THE
MARYVILLE ENTRANCE, AND THE SOUTHBOUND RIGHT HAND LANE
OF RIVER ROAD, FROM HOPI LANE TO KENSINGTON , FOR THE 8-K
RUN. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from JJC Group,
Inc., 1335 Lakeside Drive, Suite 2, Romeoville, IL 60446,
to purchase ten (10) computer routers (part of the wide
area network connection -WAN), for the Fire Department ,
Public Works and Emergency Communications Center, at a
cost of $10,360/Computer Replacement Fund and Emergency
Communication Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
FINAL PLAT/
FLORES
SUBDIVIS.,
EASTVIEW DR. :
Consent
Agenda
REDUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPV.
SURETY/
MAPLEWOOD
SUBDIVISION:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
BRUSH
CHIPPERS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
END LOADER
ATTACHMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
POLICE
MOTORCYCLES:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Flores Subdivision, 2338 and 2342 Eastview
Drive; and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
same. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for reduction of public
improvements surety of 85. 4%, or from $572, 516. 87 to
$488, 516. 87, for Maplewood (Westfield) Chase Subdivision,
Touhy Avenue and Maple Street; and petitioner amend
existing Letter of Credit to $84,000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Three (3) 1999 Model
Brush Chippers, Trailer Mounted, to the lowest bidder to
meet specifications, Alexander Equipment Company, 1054
N. DuPage Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148, in the total bid
amount of $89,220/1999 CERF Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for End Loader Attachments
to the lowest bidder, West Side Tractor Sales Company,
1560 N. Old Rand Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, in the total
bid amount of $16,900/1999 Street Maintenance Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Three (3) 1999 Police
Motorcycles to the single bidder, Woodstock Harley
Davidson, 1401 S. Eastwood Road, Woodstock, IL 60098, in
the total bid amount of $38,271/1999 CERF Fund. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 1999 Alley Improvements, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 1999 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program,
returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 1999 Street and Utility Improvements,
returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) 1999 3/4-Ton, Heavy Duty Four-Wheel
Drive Utility Truck with Front Mounted 8.5' Power
Reversible Snow Plow, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday,
March 26, 1999. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) 1999 Mini-Cargo Van for Public Works
Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 26,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS
(Cont'd. )
ORDINANCE
M-8-99
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY AT
POLICE
AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
99-01-A-CU-
FPV/
2101-27
MINER ST.:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) One-Ton Heavy Duty Stake Body Truck
with Plow, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 26,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for One (1) 1999 1/2-Ton Heavy Duty Four-Wheel
Drive Two-Door Blazer for Public Works Department,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 1999. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Turf Mowing Only -City Wide , returnable by
3:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 1999. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Turf Mowing and Landscape Maintenance -
Downtown Area, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Monday, March 29,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Turf Mowing and Landscape Maintenance -
Mannheim Road, returnable by 3: 00 p. m., Monday, March 29,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Turf Mowing and Landscape Maintenance -
Northside, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 29,
1999. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-
8-99, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
MAYOR JUNG DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of February 22, 1999, regarding a request for the
relocation of the existing auto dealership at Busse Road
and Miner Street to a new facility at 2101-2127 Miner
Street. Director D'Onofrio stated that a Map Amendment
is requested to change the present zoning district from
C-2 Limited Office Commercial to C-3 General Commercial;
a Conditional Use is requested to allow motor vehicle
sales in a C-3 District; also requested is a variation
to Section 9-14-7B(g) of the City Code to permit ponding
in excess of one ( 1) foot in a parking lot that is
located in a floodplain; a variation to Section 9-7 of
the Zoning Ordinance to permit 48 parking spaces instead
of the required 106; and a variation to Section 10.8-3C
2101-27 MINER
(Cont'd.)
RECESS:
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to permit a parking lot perimeter landscape buffer of
five (5) feet instead of the required seven (7) feet.
Director D' Onofrio stated that both the Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission voted
three in favor and one against these requests, but the
motions failed due to the fact that four affirmative
votes were needed to approve (a majority of the quorum) .
Mr. Tom Burney, Schain, Frisell and Burney, 222 N.
LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, addressed the Committee of the
Whole, representing the petitioner, Argonaut Holding,
Inc. Mr. Burney stated that General Motors has been
located in Des Plaines for over 20 years; they would like
to stay here; they have been looking for a new site for
three (3) years; this site would offer a positive tax
benefit; they are asking for the Committee's approval of
their requests.
Alderman Beauvais stated her concern about flooding in
this area and asked City Engineer Oakley what the status
is of the Prairie-Farmers Creek Project. Mr. Oakley
stated that the State's Department of Natural Resources
is designing this project in-house which will take
approximately a year to complete with possible
construction in three (3) years; no construction money
has been appropriated as yet , only design money.
Alderman Brookman asked what the sales tax increase would
be at this new location. Mr. Burney stated 25%.
Alderman Smith stated his concern about lights, noise ,
loading and unloading of cars.
Mayor Jung asked Mr. Burney what are General Motors'
plans if this request is not approved. Mr. Burney stated
that they will have to find another community to move to.
There were ten (10) objectors who addressed the Committee
of the Whole regarding this matter:
Mr. Al Herbert, 1033 Apple Creek Lane
Ms. Liz Patterson, 1027 Crabtree Lane
Mr. Ray Grish, 980 Crabtree Lane
Ms. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane
Mr. Dick Wilson, 2111 Nimitz Drive
Mr. Greg Lietzau, 2040 Miner Street
A Park Ridge resident, 830 Dee Road
Ms. Sue Grish, 980 Crabtree Lane
Mr. Sam Seranella, 1985 Busse Highway
Father Edwin Bohula, 1011 Crabtree Lane
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council to DENY request, re Zoning Case 99-01-A-
CU-V-FPV, for a Map Amendment, Conditional Use, Variation
and Flood Plain Variation to permit an automobile
dealership on property located at 2101-2127 Miner Street,
C-2 Limited Office Commercial District. Motion declared
carried (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on March 15, 1999).
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, that there be
a five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Arredia voted no.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:10 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
SCULPTURE
PARK/KEEP
DES PLAINES
BEAUTIFUL:
AMENDMENT/
SPECIAL
FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS:
Ordinance
M-12-99
EXEMPTING
409 RIVER RD.
FROM SPECIAL
FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS:
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FINANCE &: ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of March 1, 1999 -Warrant Register in the
amount of $1,767,083.84, which includes $1,098.11 in
expenditures to Horne Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-15-99 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving the $1,098.11 in expenditures to
Horne Depot conflict of interest, and Alderman
Christiansen abstained on approving Voucher #09202 in the
amount of $14.59 -conflict of interest.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Smith, Vice Chair
Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Coordinator Pamela Rosinia
reviewed her memo of February 19, 1999, which states that
the Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission recommends that
the City Council approve the concept to create a
Sculpture Park; art would be provided for exhibition at
no cost, either as a loan or a gift, and program
implementation cost is expected to be minimal.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2 04 8 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating her strong support for
this program.
Mr. Dion Kenrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this was a great idea
but it should be totally volunteer funding; no government
funding should be used.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council to grant Keep Des Plaines Beautiful
Commission's request that the City approve the concept
of creating a Sculpture Park. Motion declared carried
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on
March 15, 1999).
MAYOR JUNG ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held February
16, 1999, that language in Section 9-14-1 -"Regulations
for Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas" of the
City Code be clarified regarding one-for-one replacement
of existing structures in the floodway and the floodplain
without going through a variation process; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-12-99,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-14-7 "OCCUPATION AND USE
OF IDENTIFIED FLOODWAYS" AND CLARIFYING REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES IN THE FLOODWAY. Motion
declared carried (ordinance was adopted later in the
meeting) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, that 409 River
Road be exempted from Section 9-14-1 -"Regulations for
Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas" and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
(further action on this matter under Unfinished Business
on March 15, 1999)
ORDINANCE
Z-2-99
TEXT AMEND./
SINGLE
NONCONFORMING
LOTS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-15-99
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A discussion was held on some language clarification in
the proposed Ordinance Z-2-99 and it was agreed that it
should read: "When lots are undeveloped, and prior to the
approval of building permits, the permit applicant needs
to present the plans for the construction to the City
Council. The City Council shall set a time for the
public to comment on the plans prior to approval by the
City. The property owners within 250 feet of the subject
lot of record shall be notified by mail and the property
posted."
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-2-99 -AS AMENDED/ AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE,
ARTICLE 5.4 "NONCONFORMING LOTS," TO ADD THERETO A NEW
SECTION 5.4-1 ON SINGLE NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to call for the
question. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2-Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to suspend
the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and Arredia voted
no.
Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he feels this is a conflict of
interest for Alderman Brookman; he doesn't understand how
the legal opinions were arrived at; it should have been
handled differently; this is a blatant conflict of
interest; the City is not being served well.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that there was no conflict of interest
when Alderman Brookman voted on this matter; Mr. Sherwood
is not an authority on the law; this has turned into a
political vendetta against Alderman Brookman.
Mr. Dion Kenrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that there is a problem with conflict of
interest; this only became an issue because an alderman
has a relative who has an interest in one of these lots;
she should recuse herself.
A resident at 160 N. River Road addressed the City
Council stating that he is becoming very frustrated by
the non-issue of conflict of interest in this matter; it
does not exist; there have been legal opinions to that
fact; he is in favor of this amendment.
Mrs. Gloria Keane, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that if she was on the Council she would
not have voted; this could have been handled in a better
way; but let's all work together.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Higgason, Sarlo
NAYS: 3-Brookman, Smith, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Mayor Jung requested that the
record also show his support of this motion.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-15-99, 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:C/""
WARRANT
(Cont'd. )
ORDINANCE
T-6-99
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
RIVER ST.:
ORDINANCE
M-12-99
AMENDMENT/
FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS:
DONATION/
YMCA
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM:
RESOLUTION/
RECONSTRUC.
OF RIVER
ROAD:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PURCHASE OF
LIBRARY:
Resolution
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$1,767,083.84, which includes $1,098.11 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was :
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen , Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith , Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving the $1,098.11 in expenditures to Home Depot -
conflict of interest, and Alderman Christiansen abstained
on approving Voucher #09202 in the amount of $14.59 -
conflict of interest) .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Arredia, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-6-99, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE II, F)3.l OF SECTION 10-5-5 "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES I II OF CHAPTER 5 II STOPPING I
STANDING AND PARKING," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "RIVER STREET FROM DES PLAINES
RIVER ROAD TO THE EAST END." Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason ,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried .
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-12-99, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 9-14-7 "OCCUPATION AND USE OF IDENTIFIED
FLOODWAYS" AND CLARIFYING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF
STRUCTURES IN THE FLOODWAY. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner , Higgason ,
Brookman, Sarlo , Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
At the request of Alderman Christiansen, Mayor Jung
referred the matter of the City making a donation to the
Lat tof YMCA, 3 o o Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, for
their Scholarship Program, to Staff for review and
report.
At the request of Alderman Sarlo, Mayor Jung directed the
Staff to prepare a resolution to be sent to the City's
State legislators urging their support for the immediate
reconstruction of River Road from Devon Avenue to Golf
Road (further action on this matter under Consent Agenda
on March 15, 1999).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive
Session to discuss acquisition of property and personnel .
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 1-Beauvais
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 11:04 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present :
Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Arredia, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City purchase the
Des Plaines Public Library and adjacent property, at 841
Graceland Avenue, for $1. 8 million; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-16-99, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ~
LIBRARY
(Cont'd.)
SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS/
NON-UNION
FIRE &
POLICE:
ADJOURNMENT:
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NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE DES PLAINES
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ADJACENT PROPERTY FOR ONE MILLION
EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND A FINDING THAT THE
PURCHASE PRICE REFLECTS THE TRUE VALUE OF THE LIBRARY.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried. Mayor Jung requested that the
record indicate his support of this motion.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City Manager be
authorized to adjust the salaries of non-union fire and
police positions to the salaries recommended by The Par
Group study (approved by Ordinance M-98-98); such salary
adjustment shall be effective May 1, ~ rather than on
the individuals' anniversary date. Upon~oll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Elstn~r, Higgas<?n, \ q 19
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredla a,f)bt~
NAYS: 0-None ~/'/
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried. Mayor Jung requested that the
record indicate his support of this motion.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:06 p.m.
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS