01-20-2003127
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, JANUARY 20, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order b y Ma yor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:15 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrb a ch
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, January 20, 2003.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated
Christiansen, Murphy,
Beauvais, Brookman and
arrived in Exe cu ti ve
Brookman arrived at
arrived at 6:31 p.m.
the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Becker, Argus. Aldermen
Smith were absent. Aldermen Smith
Session at 6: 18 p.m. Alderman
6:30 p.m. and Alderman Beauvais
Also present were: Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Ryan, Fire
Chief Farinella, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works
Dusckett, Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari, Assistant
Director of Human Resources & Services Bajor, Assistant City Attorney
Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to go into Execut i ve
Session to discuss acquisition of real property/setting
price for sale or lease, and pending litigation. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Brookman, Smith
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen prese nt :
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor
Mannion, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church ,
the Pledge of Allegiance.
William D.
followed by
Mayor Arredia and Alderman Christiansen presented the
first The Year of the Family Award to the Robert Weber
Family; as a family, they work together to be of help to
neighbors in need; through their unselfish acts and
family spirit, they exemplify the values inherent within
The Year of the Family.
Mr. Doug Hubbard, 1435 Second Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that he is Chairman of the Special Events
Commission and they will hold their Socrates Rand
Volunteer Awards Dinner on March 7, 2003, Gra zi e !
Ristorante; he encourages residents to nominate people
who have been good and helpful neighbors; for more
information, call (847) 391-5301.
Ms. Linda Caruth, 1868 Bennett Place, addressed the City
Council and read a statement that she asked to be made
part of the official record (see City Council file f o r
January 20, 2003); she is requesting that the Mayor and
Aldermen hold a city-wide meeting on the flooding issue
at which the Army Corp and the IDNR officials would be
present.
ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY/
555 LEE ST.
TIF #5:
Resolution
R-10-03
ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY/
662-664
PEARSON ST.
TIF #1:
Resolution
R-11-03
PENDING
LITIGATION/
DIAMOND V.
CITY:
ORDINANCE
M-2-02
CHURCH ST.
R-0-W
VACATION:
GROUNDWATER
WELLS/
63 w. & 75 w.
ALGONQUIN:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
q_f}20/03
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to finalize purchase of SSS Lee Street (Oehler Building
Corporation), through Agreed Judgment Order, in the
amount of $1,SS0,000; property to become part of the Lee
Street/Perry Street TIF #S Redevelopment Project;
possession date to be October 30, 2003 with $2,SOO per
day rent if they are not out; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-10-03, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS SSS LEE STREET IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,S50,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to finalize purchase of 662-664 Pearson Street (Jerome
A. Owens and Pamela R. Owens), through Agreed Judgment
Order, in the amount of $S4S,OOO, plus $20,000 to buyout
the leases of the tenants; property to become part of the
Graceland Avenue, Northwest Highway and Perry Street TIF
#1 Redevelopment Project; possession date to be June 2,
2003; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-11-03,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 662-664 PEARSON STREET IN THE AMOUNT
OF $545, 000 AND AUTHORIZE A LEASE BUYOUT BUDGET OF
$20,000. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to settle the Charles Diamond v. City law suit in the
amount of $96,182.50. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
February 18, 2003, Second Reading of Ordinance M-2-02,
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF THE CHURCH STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY, WEST OF BELLAIRE AVENUE, INCLUDING THE VACATION
OF THE WATER MAIN EASEMENT WITHIN SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY,
scheduled to be adopted under Unfinished Business later
in the meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
March 3, 2003, the matter of groundwater wells at 63 W.
and 7S W. Algonquin Road, scheduled to be discussed under
Committee of the Whole later in the meeting. Motion
declared carried.
A resident requested that Items 3, 6 and 6a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that
Items S, Sa, 7 and 7a be removed; and Alderman Beauvais
requested that Items 10 and lOa be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, S, Sa, 6, 6a, 7, 7a,
10 and lOa. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
MINUTES/
1/6/03:
AMENDMENTS/
CABLE
SERVICES
COMMISSION:
Ordinance
M-3-03
PEARSON &
PRAIRIE
STREET SCAPE/
LIBRARY
COURTE:
Resolution
R-5-03
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'AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
1/20/03
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
T-2-03 and Z-2-03 were adopted; and Resolutions R-7-03
and R-8-03 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Special meeting of the City Council held December 23,
2002, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held December
23, 2002. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held January
6, 2003. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council and requested that the minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council held January 6, 2003,
be amended to clarify in Ordinance Z-36-02 (Page Eleven)
that existing buildings will be "grandfathered" regarding
the requirement to post directional signs in front of all
future constructed multi-family structures located in R-4
Central Core Residential and C-5 Central Business
Districts for the purpose of alerting the public to the
availability of guest parking.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to amend minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held January
6, 2 0 0 3, Page Eleven -"Ordinance Z-3 6-02 /Text Amendment,
Multi-Family Parking Requirements" to reflect that
existing buildings are "grandfathered," and City Attorney
be authorized to prepare amendment to Ordinance Z-36-02
to reflect this clarification. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Cable Services Commission to amend
Title II, Chapter 12 -"Cable Services Commission" of the
City Code to reflect various changes regarding term of
office, resignations, meetings and rules of procedures,
and powers and duties; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-3-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE II, "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS" CHAPTER 12 (FORMERLY
CHAPTER 23) "CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION." Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
City Council stating that he agrees that TIF funds are
necessary but they should not be used to benefit a
developer; please vote no. Director of Engineering
Oakley said this streetscape is being proposed to match
what already has been put in along Ellinwood Street and
Miner Street; TIF funds paid for these improvements, too.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to amend
streetscape improvements along Pearson Street and Prairie
Avenue, adjacent to the Library Courte Condominiums to
eliminate all paver bricks; and adopt Resolution R-5-03 -
AS AMENDED.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
MOTION that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
"Construction Management Agreement" with Library Courte,
L.L.C. (Norwood Builders), 7458 N. Harlem Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60631, for the construction of streetscape
improvements along Pearson Street and Prairie Avenue, \
adjacent to the Library Courte Condominiums, with the ~
amendment that the sidewalk on Prairie Avenue be concrew
R-5-03
(Cont'd.)
DESIGN
ENGRG. SVS./
BURKE ENGR.
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-6-03
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
KMIEC &
LESNIAK
RESUBDIVISION
1650 & 1660
CORA ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-7-03
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
EUGENE'S
RESUB. , 631 &
633 HOWARD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-8-03
VEH. ENFORCE.
AGREEMENT/
2350
DEMPSTER:
Resolution
R-9-03
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and the sidewalk on Pearson Street be paver brick, at a
cost not-to-exceed $73, 500/TIF #1 Funds; and furt her
recommend to adopt Resolution R-5-03 -As Amended, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND LIBRARY
COURTE, L. L. C (NORWOOD BUILDERS) FOR A "CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT." Motion declared carried .
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be autho rized
to execute "Proposal for Engineering Services" with
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., 9575 W. Higgins
Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018, t o provi de
professional engineering services related t o t he
preparation of engineering plans and necessary easeme nts
for a segment of Orchard Place from Higgins Road nort h
approximately 1,650' to Pratt Avenue, located within the
Mannheim/Higgins triangle (TIF #6), at a cost not-to -
exceed $82,200/TIF #6 Funds; and further recomme nd to
adopt Resolution R-6-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, I LLINOIS, AU THORIZ I NG THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHRISTOPHE R B. BURKE
ENGINEERING, LTD, AND THE CITY OF DES PLAIN ES FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE MANNHEIM/HIGGINS TIF
#6. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with St aff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements that include
a storm sewer and public sidewalk for K. Kmiec and E .
Lesniak Resubdivision, 1650 and 1660 Cora St reet ;
authorize release of $13,936.25 Letter of Credit (cash
warranty of $1,393 has been deposited and will be held
for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Reso lution
R-7-03, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEME NTS
FORK. KMIEC AND E. LESNIAK RESUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1650
AND 1660 CORA STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Co n s ent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements that inc l ude
a sanitary sewer, a public sidewalk and parkway
restoration for Eugene's Resubdivision, 631 and 633
Howard Avenue; authorize release of surety in the amount
of $1,687.50 (cash warranty in the amount of $187.50 will
be held for 18 months); and further recommend t o adopt
Resolution R-8-03, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLI C
IMPROVEMENTS FOR EUGENE'S RESUBDIVISION AT 631 AND 633
HOWARD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda .
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, t o con cur
with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Cler k be
authorized to execute Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances
on Private Property with Saint John the Baptist Greek
Orthodox Church, for police, traffic and parking
enforcement on property located at 2350 Dempster Street ;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-9-0 3 , A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER
TITLES VI "POLICE REGULATIONS" AND X "TRAFFI C" OF THE
CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2350 DEMPSTER STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Up on roll
call, the vote was:
R-9-03
(Cont'd.)
BID AWARD/
ELEVATOR
MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-2-03
TRAF. RESTRI.
FARGO AND
HIGHLAND:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-2-03
VARIATION/
2625-2651
HINSDALE:
Consent
Agenda
ZONING CASE
02-74-A
MAP AMEND./
916 TOUHY:
Consent
Agenda
PROPOSED
ANNEXATION/
9661 GOLF RD.
(DUDE RANCH) :
Consent
Agenda
PAGE FIVE
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:l-Beauvais (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Full Service Maintenance
Agreement for Elevators to the lowest responsible bidder,
Anderson Elevator, 1800 S. 54th Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804,
for a one (1) year contract with two (2) optional one (1)
year extensions, in the annual amount of $11,700 for Year
One, $11,700 for Year Two and $11,700 for Year Three; and
labor rates for emergency repairs at $185 for overtime
and $115 for straight time for years one, two and three;
all to be funded from Building & Grounds Budget (there
will be no price increase for the duration of the
contract) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for Combination Cold/Hot/Steam Pressure Washer
at the Public Works Facility, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 5, 2003. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance T-
2-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
7, "THROUGH AND STOP STREETS," SECTION 4, "YIELD RIGHT
OF WAY," IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-
2-03, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
7.4-5(D) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE AT 2 62 5-2 651 HINSDALE ROAD IN DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 02-76-V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 13,
2003, re Zoning Case 02-74-A, to DENY request for Map
Amendment to rezone property located at 916 Touhy Avenue
from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-3 General
Commercial District, for construction of a hotel. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to POSTPONE
further discussion of proposed annexation of 9661 Golf
Road (Fisherman's Dude Ranch) until February 10, 2003;
Staff be authorized to meet with the developers to
resolve the questions and concerns expressed by the
aldermen and residents; a list of the questions and
concerns be provided to the aldermen as soon as possible;
and developers provide a revised site plan based on these
questions and concerns. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AMENDMENT/
TOBACCO
REGULATION
ORDINANCE:
PROPOSED
CITY CODE
AMENDMENT/
CITIZEN
PARTICIPAT. :
lJZ
1/20/03
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LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Alderman Smith reviewed Assistant City Attorney Bartel's
memo of January 8, 2003, regarding the proposed
amendments to the Tobacco Regulation ordinance; either
a total ban or some type of controls on the cigarette
vending machine which would prevent its operation without
the assistance of the establishment's operator, or
locating the vending machine so that its use could be
constantly monitored by the establishments' operators.
Assistant City Attorney Bartel stated that a list of
businesses in the City which have a license to sell
tobacco products was provided to the aldermen; an
asterisk was placed next to those businesses who the City
believes still have a cigarette vending machine on t he
premises; he is attempting to contact a cigarette vending
machine company representative to ascertain what, if any,
controls the vending machine companies may off er on the
operation of their machines; to date, he has received no
call-backs.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has seen these
machines; these machines cannot be stopped; they have to
be electric; you have to be able to shut them down.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to TABLE
INDEFINITELY further discussion on the proposed
amendments to the Tobacco Regulation ordinance until more
information is obtained by the Staff. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Smith reviewed City Attorney Wiltse's memo of
January 10, 2003, regarding the proposed amendments to
Section 1-6-9 of the City Code regarding citizen
participation; only residents of corporate Des Plaines
and businesses in corporate Des Plaines would be allowed
to address the City Council at the beginning of the
meeting; non-residents would have to wait until the end
of the meeting; there would be a five-minute time limit;
no person will be allowed to yield their time t o any
other person.
Alderman Becker stated that the City Attorney should
handle the timing of the comments.
Alderman Murphy stated that she would like to delete the
amendment that no person will be allowed to yield their
time; they should be able to do that.
Alderman Argus stated that she would like to have shorter
meetings; limit the time to five minutes, but they should
be able to yield their time.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is opposed to a number
of these amendments; we should not put a time limit on
citizen participation and some non-residents provide
important information; we should provide good government,
not fast government; our job is to listen.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't think it is
necessary to put non-resident comments at the end of the
meeting or limit the time; there have not been too many
times that the people have gone more than five minut es.
Des Plaines Fire Engineer Colin Carroll addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he agrees that only
residents should speak at the beginning of the meeting ,
but that should include City employees who may not live
in Des Plaines.
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
HEALTH INSUR.
PREMIUMS/
RETIRED
EMPLOYEES:
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Mrs. Linda Laffey, 18 8 8 Fargo Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that all people who have
a vested interest in the City should be allowed to speak;
don't limit the time; stop them if they start to ramble.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that people should have
10 or 15 minutes maximum; then reduce it if necessary.
Mr. Jason Schram, 480 North East River Road, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that he agrees that
many meetings run on for a long time; if he is the cause
of some of that, he apologizes, but the issues have been
critical to Des Plaines; these amendments put a
restriction on the freedom of speech that are mis-guided;
they are un-American; censorship would be a hostel
service.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the people who want
to speak should have to stand and wait; not get up at the
last minute.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council that the City Attorney be authorized t o
draft necessary ordinance to include all the proposed
amendments, i.e. 10 minute time limit, residents speak
at the beginning of the meeting, non-residents at the
end; except that people will be allowed to yield their
time to any other person.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council that
the City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance to include all the proposed amendments, i.e.
10 minute time limit, people be allowed to yield their
time to any other person; except that non-residents be
allowed to speak at the beginning of the meeting. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council that Section 1-6-9 of the City Code NOT be
amended to reflect the proposed changes, i.e. time
limitation on citizen comments, when non-residents can
speak, yielding of time; BUT City Attorney be authorized
to draft necessary ordinance to amend Section 1-6-9 of
the City Code to reflect routine housekeeping changes as
recommended by the City Attorney. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Beauvais and Argus voted no.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the January 20, 2003 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,455,919.53;
and further recommend that Resolution R-4-03 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the matter of health insurance
premiums for retired employees be POSTPONED until
February 18, 2003. Motion declared carried. ~·
PRAIRIE LAKES
PARK STORM
SEWER
RELOCATION:
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ENGINEERING -Alderman Christiansen, Chair
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Alderman Christiansen reviewed Director of Engineering
Oakley's memo of January 8, 2003, regarding a request
from the Des Plaines Senior Center that the City assume
the cost of relocating the City's 7 2" diameter storm
sewer in connection with the Center's proposed building
addition at Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker Street;
the City's agreement with the Des Plaines Park District,
when the pipe was installed is silent with respect to the
responsibility for relocation of any drainage facilities;
the estimated cost would be $122,946.
Alderman Brookman stated that it is a good idea to
support the Senior Center in their expansion; this would
be a valuable contribution; maybe we should check with
the Park District about their future plans at this
location.
Alderman Murphy asked if this could be done in-house.
Director of Engineering Oakley said we have never done
anything of this size before.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she doesn't have a problem
with this request, but the City doesn't have the money;
maybe we should reconsider the gas tax increase.
Mr. Jim Ulett, President of the Des Plaines Senior Center
Board of Directors, addressed the Committee of the Whole
and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City should not
raise taxes to pay for this; look at who this will
benefit to see who is going to pay for it.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that to enact another tax
to fund this project is out-of-line; this is not right;
maybe the footprint of the building could be moved so the
pipe won't have to be moved; more thought should be put
into this.
Alderman Sayad stated that he would like to see what is
going to be taken out of the Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) in order to pay for this.
Alderman Becker stated that he would like to know if all
of the pipe has to be moved.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that the City will assume the
responsibility of relocating the City's 72" diameter
storm sewer in connection with the Des Plaines Senior
Center's proposed building addition at Prairie Lakes
Park, 515 E. Thacker Street, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $122, 94 6, with pending details to follow, i.e. can
some of the work be done in-house, what will be removed
from the Capital Improvement Program to pay for this
project.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a
substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that
the City Council not vote on the City assuming the
responsibility of relocating the City's 7 2 " diameter
storm sewer in connection with the Des Plaines Senior
Center's proposed building addition at Prairie Lakes
Park, 515 E. Thacker Street, and this matter be POSTPONE
until March 3, 2003, after the City meets with the Des
Plaines Park District regarding this matter and answers
to the various questions and concerns are provided.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy, Brookman and
Smith voted no.
SENIOR CENTER
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-1-03
LICENSE FEE-
INSURANCE /
ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS:
AMENDMENT/
TOBACCO
REGULATION
ORDINANCE:
PROPOSED
CITY CODE
AMENDMENTS/
CITIZEN
PARTICIPAT. :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-4-03
HEALTH INSUR.
PREMIUMS/
RETIRED
EMPLOYEES:
PRAIRIE LAKES
PARK STORM
SEWER
RELOCATION:
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Aldermen Christiansen and Murphy said they would a pp roach
the Des Plaines Park District o n this matter.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to recommend t o the
City Council that the City waive all building and permit
fees associated with the expansion of the Des Plaine s
Senior Center at Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker
Street. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, t o adopt
Ordinance M-1-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 5, "OTHER BUSINESS ES"
SECTION 5, "BUILDING CONTRACTORS" OF THE DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to c on c ur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to TABLE
INDEFINITELY further discussion on the proposed
amendments to the Tobacco Regulations ordinance u ntil
more information is obtained by the Staff. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Sec t ion 1-
6-9 of the City Code NOT be amended to refle c t the
proposed changes, i.e. time l i mitatio n on citizen
comments, when non-residents can spea k, yielding o f
t ime; BUT City Attorney be authori zed t o dra ft necessary
ordinance to amend Section 1-6-9 of the Ci ty Code to
reflect routine housekeeping changes as recommended by
the City Attorney. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Wh o le t o a d opt
Resolution R-4-03, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO UNC IL 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. To tal:
$2,455,919.53. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to c oncur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter
of health insurance premiums for retired employees be
POSTPONED until February 18, 2003. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur wi th
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Ci ty
not vote on the City assuming the responsibility of
relocating the City's 72" diameter storm sewe r in
connection with the Des Plaines Senior Center's propo s ed
building addition at Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker
Street, and this matter be POSTPONED until March 3 ,
2003, after the City meets with the Des Plain es Park
District regarding this matter, and answe rs to the
various questions and concerns are provided. Motion
declared carried. Aldermen Murphy, Brookman and Smi th
voted no.
SENIOR CENTER
(Cont'd. )
ORDINANCE
M-3-03
AMENDMENTS/
CABLE SVS.
COMMISSION:
REVIEW OF
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS:
MOTOR FUEL
TAX INCREASE:
TELECOMMUNI.
TAX:
AJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
City waive all building and permit fees associated with
the expansion of the Des Plaines Senior Center at
Prairie Lakes Park, 515 E. Thacker Street. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-3-03, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE II, "COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS" CHAPTER 12
(FORMERLY CHAPTER 23) "CABLE SERVICES COMMISSION." Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that a Committee
of the Whole meeting be held at some future date to
review all City Boards and Commissions. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that a
discussion be held on February 18, 2003 on the possible
increase in the Motor Fuel Tax (defeated on January 6 ,
2003) . Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy ,
Sayad, Brookman and Argus voted no; Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Becker, Smith and Mayor Arredia voted yes.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, that a discussion
be held on February 18, 2003 on the possible
implementation of a Telecommunication Tax (denied on
December 3, 2003). Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Murphy, Sayad, Brookman and Argus voted no; Aldermen
Beauvais, Christiansen, Becker, Smith and Mayor Arredia
voted yes.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
An