02-07-2000197
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Acting Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday February 7, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief Sturlini, Director of Public Works
Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant
City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION/
HOLIDAY HOME
DECORATING
CONTEST
AWARDS:
PRESENTATION/
DES PLAINES
YOUTH
COMMISSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
The opening prayer was given by the Reverend Richard Mau,
Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Keep Des Plaines
Beautiful Coordinator Pamela Rosinia, who in turn
introduced Joe Marcella, representing the Des Plaines
Area Jaycees who sponsored the Contest. Mr. Marcella
thanked The Journal & Topics Newspapers, Alderman Wayne
Elstner, Subway Stores and Pamela Rosinia for their
support of this community project. Mr. Marcella and Ms.
Rosinia presented the follows awards:
WARD 1 -D. Larsen and G. Smarr, 1701 Rand Road
WARD 2 -Lemberg Family, 890 Margret Street
WARD 3 -Jakubek Family, 966 E. Leahy Circle
WARD 4 -Everly Family, 670 Westgate Road
WARD 5 -Dave Spielman, 2056 Spruce Avenue
WARD 6 -Leo Popiel, 1881 Northshore Avenue
WARD 7 -Michalski Family, 4 N. Warrington Road
WARD 8 -Denisi Family, 1397 Susan Drive
BEST OVERALL
-Jakubek Family, 966 E. Leahy Circle
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Chairman Marlene Pasdo,
Des Plaines Youth Commission, who gave a brief overview
of the Commission's background and future goals.
Chairman Pasdo stated that while they don't deal directly
with children, they do sponsor various programs through
the elementary and j r. high schools, park districts; they
were instrumental in starting the Afterschool Program;
identification cards that allow the youth to receive
discounts at various stores; they are also part of the
Healthy Community Partnership. Chairman Pasdo stated
that one of their future goals is a stand-alone drop-in
center for teens with two (2) part-time directors; two
(2) classrooms with computers, craft area, open from 3: 00
to 7:00 p.m., five (5) days a week and on Saturdays; they
are looking at grants and doing fund raising to support
this drop-in center.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that before items are put on the Consent
Agenda they should be reviewed by the Alderman chairing
the committee that item would come under; also he asked
Acting Mayor Arredia to make sure taxpayers' money was
not being used to promote, pro or con, the upcoming
referendum on the appointment of the City Clerk's
position in the City's newsletter; people can take out
an ad or go door-to-door if they feel strongly about the
issue; taxpayers' money should not be used.
REPORT/
COMMITTEE
ON
COMMITTEES:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
BUSINESS
TENANT
VERIFICATION:
Ordinance
M-3-00
POSITION
CLASS. &:
COMPENSATION
PLAN:
Ordinance
M-4-00
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with the recommendation of the Committee on Committees
held January 24, 2000 and February 7, 2000, to approve
CHANGES to the Council committee assignments, originally
approved on June 7, 1999 to serve until May, 2001, as
follows:
BUILDING CODE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chairman Sayad*
Vice Chair. Petersen*
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chairman Petersen*
Vice Chair. Sayad*
Chairman
Vice Chair.
Christiansen**
Brookman**
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Chairman Brookman**
Vice Chair. Christiansen**
Member Petersen*
* approved on January 24, 2000
** approved on February 7 , 2000
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad requested that Items 4, 4a, S and Sa be
removed from the Consent Agenda, and Alderman Becker
requested that Item 8 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad,
Consent Agenda except for Items 4, 4a,
Motion declared carried.
to establish a
S, Sa and 8.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad ,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-1-00 and T-1-00 were adopted;
and Ordinance Z-1-00 was placed on First Reading.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held
January s, 2000, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
January 17, 2000, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
January 17, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Sayad questioned how the City would know if a
business has paid for its business license; perhaps the
Fire Department inspectors could ask when they do their
inspections and note it on their form; this would be a
great step forward.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to TABLE until
February 22, 2000, the Staff recommendation to amend
Title V, Chapter 48 "Business Regulations
Certificates," Section S-48-12 "Administration and
Enforcement" to add that landlords of commercial
buildings be required to provide to the City, upon
request, a listing of their tenants; and placing on First
Reading Ordinance M-3-00. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he has no problem with the
recommended changes for the City Engineer and Public
Relations Technician, but he can't see why there is a
need for two assistants for the City Manager; he doesn't
think they are warranted; he is concerned about the
direction we are going.
M-4-00
(Cont'd.)
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City Manager Douthwaite stated that he is not adding
personnel to take work off of himself; he is proposing
to replace the position of Director of Economic
Development with a more appropriate title; the salary
will be lower so the City will save money; if we specify
a Director of Economic Development we may not get the
choice we are looking for; he is looking for more
flexibility to hire the right person.
Alderman Sayad stated we need a professional in the field
to get grant money for the City from the State and
Federal governments; we should continue with the Director
of Economic Development; there are no job descriptions
with these two positions; he would like a clear
definition of these positions.
Alderman Brookman stated that there is no provision in
the City Manager's contract for the Assistant City
Manager; we should proceed with approving the changes for
the City Engineer and Public Relations Technician, but
not with the other two positions.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
renaming of the position of City Engineer to Director of
Engineering and the renaming of the Public Relations
Technician to Public Relations Officer, and the
recommended salary increases for both positions, but
TABLE the creation of an Administrative Assistant to the
City Manager and Assistant City Manager until February
22, 2000.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to amend Title I, Chapter 15
"Position Classification and Compensation Plan, Section
4, Schedule IV and V-A, to rename the position of Public
Relations Technician to Public Relations Officer, with
a corresponding 3 . 5 % increase in the salary range ,
retroactive to May, 1999; rename the position of City
Engineer to Director of Engineering with a corresponding
3.5% increase in the salary range, retroactive to May,
1999; create the position of Administrative Assistant to
the City Manager with a salary range of $34,506
Minimum/$40,594 -Midpoint/$46,685 -Maximum; create the
position of Assistant City Manager with a salary range
of $53,752 Minimum/$63,232 Midpoint/$72,719
Maximum; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-4-00.
Alderman Brookman stated she doesn't quite see that there
will be a cost savings with these positions; she would
like the opportunity to speak with the City Manager about
this; they have spoken several times recently and he
never brought this up; she doesn't think it is
unreasonable to separate these positions.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to call for the
question. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 2-Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Motion declared carried on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Sayad and Brookman voted no.
Alderman Sayad stated that he did not vote against the
changes for the City Engineer and Public Relations
Technician, but for the Administrative Assistant to the
City Manager and Assistant City Manager, because we have
not gotten clear information~
Alderman Brookman stated she agreed with Alderman Sayad;
there is no sense of urgency; we need more information.
M-4-00
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
00-03-V
VARIATION/
1177 THACKER:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-1-00
AMEND DESIGN
SVS. AGREE./
LIFT STATION
REPLACEMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
TRUCK WITH
LOG LOADER:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-4-00 , AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE I "ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15
"POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION
4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE" FOR SCHEDULE
V-A "TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP," TO
RENAME AND RECLASSIFY "PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNICIAN" AND
SCHEDULE IV "SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP" TO
RENAME AND RECLASSIFY "CITY ENGINEER" AND TO CREATE
"ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT" AND "ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER"
IN THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Elstner, Becker,
Smith, Petersen, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Sayad, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
Staff re Zoning Case 00-03-V, to grant request to permit
a front yard setback of 28' instead of the required 60'
and a side yard setback of l' instead of the required 60'
on property located at 1177 Thacker-Dempster Street;
contingent upon required changes regarding fencing,
lighting and landscaping; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-1-00, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 7.4.2 OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITH A FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 28
FEET AND A SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 1 FOOT INSTEAD OF
THE REQUIRED 60 FEET AT 1177 THACKER/DEMPSTER STREET , DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 00-03-V). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Engineering Services
Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, 8678 Ridgefield Road,
Crystal Lake, IL 60012, approved on June 21, 1999 to
provide design services for the Ballard Road and Columbia
Avenue Lift Station Replacements, to complete the
construction inspections, in an amount not-to-exceed
$16,000/Year 2000 C.I.P. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that it would be in the best interest of
the City to award the bid for One (1) New Current
Production Model Heavy Duty Tandem Stake Bed Truck with
Central Hydraulic System and Log Loader to the lowest
bidder to meet specifications, Northwest Ford, 4000 N.
Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the total
amount of $89,000/Year 2000 CERF. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Year 2000 Street Rehabilitation -
Contracts 1 and 2, returnable by 11:00 a.m., Tuesday,
February 29, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-1-00
WATER RATE
INCREASE/
CHICAGO:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-1-00
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
EVERGREEN-
WILLOW:
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Purchase and Installation of a
Fully Digital Telephone and Voice Mail System at 1111
Camp Ground Road, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March
3, 2000. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Purchase and Installation of an
Electronic Fuel Management System at 1111 Camp Ground
Road, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Turf /Landscape Maintenance
Services within the City of Des Plaines, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Street Maintenance Outsource
Services 2000 (repaving materials), returnable by 3:00
p. m. , Wednesday, February 2 3, 2 O O O. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Production
Model Six-Wheel Broom Street Sweeper with Belt Conveyor,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2000.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Current Production
Model Self-Propelled Asphalt Paver, returnable by 3:00
p. m., Wednesday, February 23, 2000. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-1-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III,
"DEPARTMENTS, II CHAPTER 4, "WATER DEPARTMENT, II SECTION 20,
"RATES," TO AMEND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES WATER SYSTEM
RATES FROM JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance T-1-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC, II CHAPTER 5, "STOPPING, STANDING & PARKING, II
SECTION 24, "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY" TO NOT INCLUDE
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) were the
following reappointments:
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
Edward Harvey, Paul Lippold, Bill Muehlenbeck
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
John Morrical
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Marybeth Kime, Fred Quellmalz
YOUTH COMMISSION
Richard Quast, Marlene Pasdo, Karen Briskey
(final action on these matters under Consent Agenda on
February 22, 2000)
PROPOSED
BRANCH
PICKUP PROG.
REVISIONS:
VIOLATION
OF SEAT
BELT USE:
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ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Smith, Chair
Director of Public Works Killian reviewed his memo of
January 26, 2000, in which he recommends that the 3-time
per year branch curbside pickup be reduced to twice a
year; once in the spring and once in the fall. Director
Killian stated that past history has shown that the first
two pickups in the spring have collected lower volumes
than the 3rd pickup in the fall, which would give the
Department more time for pavement striping and sign
maintenance.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to cutting
back; this is a service to our residents.
Mr. Richard Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is not against the
change in the pickup schedule but would like some of the
freed-up time spent on clearing the debris in Weller and
Prairie-Farmers Creeks to help alleviate flooding.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to reduce the two (2) spring branch curbside pickups to
one; and keep the fall pickup as previously scheduled.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Alderman Smith introduced Master Sergeant David J.
Furjanic, Illinois State Police, who reviewed the local
ordinance option for the violation of seat belt use being
proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. Sargeant Furjanic stated that he is here
tonight to encourage Des Plaines to adopt a seat belt use
ordinance; 33 other communities have adopted an ordinance
which would permit police to stop and ticket drivers and
passengers for failing to wear a seat belt; seat belts
do make a difference; signs could be placed around town
stating that Des Plaines is a primary seat belt town.
Police Chief Sturlini stated that for the first 90 days,
violators would be stopped and warned, and then the
ordinance would be enforced with penalties.
Alderman Christiansen stated speeding kills; we should
stop the speeders on our streets first before we stop
people for not wearing seat belts.
Alderman Elstner stated that he doesn't think we should
make the people wear seat belts if they don't want to.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is for the seat belt
requirement; but we should also be looking at
motorcyclists not wearing helmets.
Alderman Smith stated that he is glad to hear that Police
Chief Sturlini supports this ordinance; he doesn't
foresee the police just stopping anyone; it will be their
choice; there will be a trial period for education.
Alderman Petersen stated that it should be a secondary
law; people should have a choice; we should not stop
people.
SEAT BELTS
(Cont'd.)
PROPOSED
RESIDENCY
BOUNDARIES/
DEPARTMENT
HEADS:
203
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Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this is a no brainer;
everyone that he knows uses their seat belt; this affects
all society; this is a good law; he thinks it should be
passed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to t he
City Council that an ordinance be adopted requiring each
driver and each passenger of a motor vehicle operated on
a roadway in the City to wear a properly adjusted and
fastened seat safety belt, with a penalty for convicted
violators; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen, Elstner and Petersen voted no .
LEGAL & LICENSING Alderman Beauvais, Chair
City Manager Douthwaite reviewed his memo of January 28,
2000 and map, regarding the possibility of establishing
a requirement that all future department heads live
within a twenty-five mile radius of the City limits .
Alderman Becker stated that if we are going out 25 miles ,
why are we even bothering to have a residency
requirement.
Alderman Smith stated that he agreed with Aldermen
Becker.
Alderman Brookman stated that at least this would give
us something to put on the books; we could change it in
the future if necessary; she will be voting in favor of
getting something on the books; at the next election we
should give it to the residents and let them vote on it .
Alderman Christiansen stated that he has never been for
residency; he is against this.
Mr . Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City pays the
department heads a good salary; they should live in the
City; a department head's job is not 8 a.m. to 5 p .m. -
it is 24 hours; people expect them to be here ; this
question should be on a referendum; let the people
decide; he is sure the people would vote for it.
Ms. Laura Murphy, 53 8 Prairie Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking what is wrong with
requiring the people who enforce our laws and regulations
to live in the City; there is not one logical reason for
not requiring residency; they would have one (1) year to
relocate.
Alderman Smith stated
unquestionably be that
qualified candidates who
relocate.
that one
it would
( 1)
limit
for whatever
reason will
the pool of
reason cannot
Ms. Murphy stated that she doesn't want those people
working for the City.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the residency issue was
defeated at a previous meeting; what we are discussing
tonight are boundaries.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the
City Council that future department head be required to
reside within a twenty-five mile radius of the City;
present department heads are exempt; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared failed. Aldermen Sayad and Brookman voted yes .
RESIDENCY
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING CASE
00-2-FP
FLOOD PLAIN
VARIATION/
1054 RIVER:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Petersen, to recommend
to the City Council to NOT establish a requirement that
all future department heads live within a twenty-five
mile radius of the City limits. Motion declared carried .
Aldermen Sayad and Brookman voted no.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
approval of February 7, 2000 -Warrant Register in the
amount of $2,420,913.15, which includes $1,248 .99 in
expenditures to Home Depot; and further recommend that
Resolution R-7-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner
abstained on approving expenditures to Home Depot in the
amount of $1,248.99 -conflict of interest).
ENGINEERING Alderman Elstner, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of January 14, 2000, regarding a request to the
Flood Plain Development Guidelines to allow t he
construction of a single family home without the
compensatory storage guidelines being met on property
located at 1054 River Road; the Des Plaines Plan
Commission recommended that the variation be denied.
Petitioner Yiannis Georgopoulos addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that he bought the property in May
of 1999; his request to build was approved by the
Building Department but not the Engineering Department;
he thought something could be worked out.
Alderman Christiansen asked Director D'Onofrio if the
City could purchase this land and make it wetlands?
Director D'Onofrio stated that would be up to the City
Council.
Alderman Christiansen stated that if these lots are not
buildable, then we as a City better be ready to purchase
these lots and turn them into wetlands or a playground
area; if we deny this request , it puts a burden on the
property owner.
Alderman Smith stated that he knows this is a tremendous
hardship on the property owner, but he is going to vote
against this request; this property is in the flood
plain; if the request is granted there would be an affect
in the surrounding area; we have turned down other
development in the area because of flooding, we should
turn down this request too.
Alderman Petersen stated that she will be voting in favor
of this request; the land around him is higher than his,
he will get the water, not his neighbors.
Mr. Rob Bachar, 1677 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has lived there
nine (9) years and when they get a heavy rain, this
property gets flooded; the neighbors are concerned that
there will be a lot more water on their property if this
lot is built on; this property was originally one (1)
large lot and it was divided into two (2) lots; it has
been on the market many times.
Mrs. Corrine Bachar, 1677 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she understands that
this will be a hardship on the property owner if this
request is denied, but couldn't it just be left as it is;
they would buy the property themselves if they could
afford it.
1054 RIVER
(Cont'd.)
BRANCH
PICKUP PROG.
REVISIONS:
VIOLATION
OF SEAT
BELT USE
ORDINANCE:
RESIDENCY
BOUNDARIES/
DEPARTMENT
HEADS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-7-00
ZONING CASE
00-2-FP
FLOOD PLAIN
VARIATION/
1054 RIVER:
PETITIONS/
1362
JEFFERSON:
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Alderman Christiansen stated that the would like this
matter held until Alderman Beauvais has her next Flood
Committee meeting on February 14, 2000, and then see if
the City can purchase these lots in the flood plain.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that Zoning Case 00-02-FP, regarding
a variation to the Flood Plain Development Guidelines to
allow the construction of a single family home without
the compensatory storage guidelines being met on property
located at 1054 S. River Road, be TABLED until March 6 ,
2000. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sayad and
Becker voted no.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to reduce the
two (2) spring branch curbside pickups to one (1); and
keep the fall pickup as previously scheduled. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City adopt
an ordinance requiring each driver and each passenger of
a motor vehicle operated on a roadway in the City to wear
a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt, with
a penalty for convicted violators; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Christiansen, Elstner and Petersen
voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to NOT establish
a requirement that all future departments heads live
within a twenty-five mile radius of the City limits.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sayad and Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-7-00, 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:
$2,420,913.15, which includes $1,248.99 in expenditures
to Home Depot. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (Alderman Elstner abstained on
approving expenditures to Home Depot in the amount of
$1,248.99 -conflict of interest).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Zoning
Case 00-02-FP, regarding a variation to the Flood Plain
Development Guidelines to allow the construction of a
single family home without the compensatory storage
guidelines being met on property located at 1054 S. River
Road, be TABLED until March 6, 2000. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Sayad and Becker voted no.
Acting Mayor Arredia referred petitions filed with the
City Clerk on January 20, 2000, regarding the health
conditions at 1362 Jefferson Street, to Staff for review
and report.
SINGLE BID/
UNDERWATER
RESCUE
EQUIPMENT:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that it would be
in the best interest of the City to reject the single bid
received on January 21, 2 O O O, for Various Underwater
Rescue Equipment; return the bid unopened to the vendor;
and rebid this project at a later date. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to go into
Executive Session to discuss acquisition and setting
price for sale or lease of City property. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad ,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:55 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Petersen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
(---'1 ------'\ ~ ~~~~---Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
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