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, DECEMBER 4, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Anthony
W. Arredia at 6:05 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 4, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy
and Brookman were absent. Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive
Session at 6:22 p.m. Alderman Murphy arrived in Executive Session at
6:40 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 7:06.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor, Interim Director of
Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director
of Engineering Oakley, Public Works Director Dusckett, Development
Planner Gascoigne, Deputy Director of Community & Economic
Development Angell and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive Session
to discuss collective bargaining and pending litigation. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present; Beauvais,
Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus.
PRAYER:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Arredia introduced the 3rd and 4th Grade students from
South School who performed a spoken version of the Pledge of
Allegiance; South School was recently named "No Child Left Behind
Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S. Department of Education.
RECOGNITION:
Mayor Arredia recognized Des Plaines Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post #2992 and its members who were recent recipients of the 2006
Governor’s Home Town Award for Veterans Involvement; the award was
given for their "Support the Troops" programs in 2005.
Mayor Arredia recognized resident John Burke for being the
recipient of the Illinois Humanities Council Studs Terkel Humanities
Service Award for 2006; he is being honored for contributing to the
quality of life for the whole community through his extraordinary
efforts on behalf of the Des Plaines Public Library and the Des
Plaines Historical Society.
PUBLIC HEARING/2006 TAX LEVY:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:27 p.m. The
Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal notice to discuss
the proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Des Plaines
for 2006 tax year levy, in the amount of $24,993,756, which
represents a 4.2% increase over the previous year.
DISCUSSION:
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor gave a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the reasons for the tax levy, i.e.
personnel, contractual services and commodities to provide services
to the residents of Des Plaines.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council
asking what was the point of this Public Hearing. City Manager
Niemeyer said because it is required by law.
Mr. Burkross questioned how he can intelligently comment of this
matter without some information; it should have been made available
to the public.
There were no further comments from the aldermen and the public.
There will be further action on this matter under Committee of the
Whole later in the meeting.
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:
Ms. Kathryn Macaluso, 815 E. Oakton Street, addressed the City
Council regarding the Riviera project being planned on Oakton
Street; she is very concerned about the height of the building at
nine (9) stories; it would be a monstrosity; she is truly outraged
that the owner is requesting a TIF to pay for this project; funding
a private project is not something residents should be asked to do.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council
stating that he would like to see the items coming before the City
Council before the meeting. City Clerk McAllister said there is a
public review packet at the Des Plaines Library and in her office
the Wednesday before every City Council meeting.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council
regarding the recent TIF referendum; in spite of the results of the
election, the City Council seems determined to pursue this TIF; in
this joyous Christmas season, we pray you will give back the freedom
to residents to live and work in the five (5)-corners area; we have
faith you will do the right thing.
PENDING LITIGATION/HARDIN PAVING V. CITY:
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with consensus in
Executive Session that Staff be authorized to proceed at directed
regarding the Hardin Paving v. City law suit. Motion declared
carried.
REDEVELOP. AGREEMENT/THE HARP GP. 2800 S.MANNHEIM:
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to REFER BACK TO STAFF the
matter of a redevelopment agreement with The Harp Group (formerly
LaQuinta Inns, Inc.), 2800 S. Mannheim Road, and Resolution R-158-06
and Ordinance M—66-06. Motion declared carried.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 25 and 25a be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to establish a Consent Agenda
except for Items 25 and 25a. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes were
approved; Ordinances M—46-06, M—47-06, M—48-06, M—49-06, M—50-06,
M—51-06, M-52-06, M—53-06, M—54-06, M—55-06, M—56-06, M—57-06,
M—58-06, M—59-06, M—60-06, M—61-06, M—62-06, M—63-06, M—64-06,
T-10-06, T-11-06 and Z-43-06 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolution R-155-06 was adopted.
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held November 20, 2006, as
published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held November 20, 2006.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #3:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-46-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for Special Service
Area Number Three (Cumberland Townhomes, 140-150 Northwest Highway)
in the amount of $10,034, as provided in Ordinance M—42-94, and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—46-06, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER THREE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #4:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-47-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for Special Service
Area Number Four (Woodland Townhomes, 1560-1568 Woodland Avenue) in
the amount of $2,000, as provided in Ordinance M—11-95; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—47-06, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FOUR OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #5:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-48-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for Special Service
Area Number Five (Westfield Lane Water Main) in the amount of
$3,782, as provided in Ordinance M—30-03; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-48-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES
FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #6:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-49-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for Special Service
Area Number Six (2150-2172 Chestnut Street Parking Lot), in the
amount of $981, as provided in Ordinance M—73-04; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—49-06. AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
YEAR 2006 TAX LEVY/SPEC. SVS. AREA #7:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-50-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Year 2006 Tax Levy for Special Service
Area Number Seven (Woodland Townhomes Parking Lot) in the amount of
$12,000, as provided in Ordinance M—35-05; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M—50-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES
FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SEVEN OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 1996A GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-51-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1996A General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $463,220, as
provided in Ordinance M—64-96; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-51-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS SERIES 1996A. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 1998 GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-52-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1998 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $1,035,787.50,
as provided in Ordinance M—24-98; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—52-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 1999 GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-53-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 1999 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $902,443.76, as
provided in Ordinance M—6-99; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—53-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2000 GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-54-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2000 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $421,497.50, as
provided in Ordinance M—25-00; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—54-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2001 GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—55-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001 General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $373,280, as
provided in Ordinance M—30-01; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—55-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2001B & YEAR 2001C GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—56-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2001A and Year 2001C
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$1,020,875 for Series 2001B and $309,810 for Series 2001C, as
provided in Ordinance M—72-01; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—56-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2001B
AND SERIES 2001C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/2002A GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—57-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2002A General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $107,822.82, as
provided in Ordinance M—28-02; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—57-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2002A. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003A & YEAR 2003C GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—58-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003A and Year 2003C
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$541,507.50 for Series 2003A and $124,207.50 for Series 2003C, as
provided in Ordinance M—43-03; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—58-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2003A
AND SERIES 2003C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003B GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—59-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003B General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $84,069.29, as
provided in Ordinance M—45-03; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—59-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2003B. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2003D GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—60-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2003D General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $543,777.50, as
provided in Ordinance M—58-03; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—60-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2003 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003D.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2004A & YEAR 2004B GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—61-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2004A and Year 2004B
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of
$753,543.76 for Series 2004A and $829,120 for Series 2004B, as
provided in Ordinance M—29-04; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—61-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR
THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2004A AND SERIES 2004B.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005A YEAR 2005B & YEAR 2005C GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—62-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005A, Year 2005B and
Year 2005C General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $247,737.50 for Series 2005A, $41,025 for Series 2005B and
$246,037.50 for Series 2005C, as provided in Ordinance M-70-04; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—62-06,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2005A, SERIES 2005B AND SERIES 2005C. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005E YEAR 2005F & YEAR 2005G GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—63-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005E, Year 2005F and
Year 2005G General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount
of $881,212.50 for Series 2005E, $224,437.50 for Series 2005F and
$48,750 for Series 2005G, as provided in Ordinance M—20-05; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M—63-06,
ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2005E, SERIES 2005F AND SERIES 2005G. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ABATEMENT/YEAR 2005D GO BONDS:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance M—64-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize abatement of Year 2005D General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds in the amount of $671,547.50, as
provided in Ordinance M—92-04 (which authorized the refunding of the
1998 GO Bonds); and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M—64-06, ABATEMENT OF THE 2006 TAX LEVY FOR THE 2005
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2005D. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARKING RESTRICTION/DOVER AND PENNSYLVANIA:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance T-10-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) to amend
Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 9 - "Residential Parking Only" of the
City Code to add the south side of Dover Drive from west property
line of 255 Dover Drive to west property line of 93 Dover Drive, and
both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue from Oakton Street north to Dover
Drive, as Residential Parking Only; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance T-10-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7,
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING," SECTION 9, "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY," OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
PARKING RESTRICTION/DOVER DRIVE:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance T-11-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC) to amend
Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 3 - "Parking Prohibited in Designated
Places" of the City Code to add that parking be prohibited on the
north side of Dover Drive from Marshall Drive to Mt. Prospect Road;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-11-06,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," SECTION 3, "PARKING PROHIBITED
IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
ZONING CASE 06-114-V VARIATION/2099 MINER:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance Z-43-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning
Case 06-114-V, to grant request for Variation to permit construction
of a monument sign on the same site as an existing pole sign
contingent upon the sign having a setback of 7' from the Miner
Street (north) property line, in C-2 Limited Office Commercial
District on property located at 2099 Miner Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-43-06, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 B. OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT
SIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A POLE SIGN AT 2099 MINER STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
FINAL PLAT/1420 WEDGEWOOD:
Resolution R-154-06
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until December
18, 2006, approval of the Final Plat for Pandya Estates Subdivision,
1420 Wedgewood Avenue and Resolution R-154-06. Motion declared
carried.
IEMA CITIZEN CORPS GRANT/POLICE EQUIPMENT:
Consent Agenda
Resolution R-155-06
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize City to accept Illinois Emergency
Management Agency/Citizen Corps Grant in the amount of $6,500;
monies to be used to purchase traffic trailer and essential
equipment necessary to respond to a homeland security or natural
disaster in Des Plaines; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-155-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ALERTS SYS. AGREEMENT/POLICE DEPT.:
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize payment to Illinois Public Safety Agency
Network, 231963 Momentum Place, Chicago, IL 60689, for ALERTS System
for Police Mobile Data Terminal, January 1, 2007 through July 1,
2007, in the amount of $10,342/2007 Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PATIO VARIATION/616 DEBRA DRIVE:
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for an after-the-fact Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments, for property located
at 616 Debra Drive, to permit a 21'-6" x 10' addition to existing
concrete patio with brick pavers (Code prohibits patios from
extending more than 15' from the building foundation); contingent
upon petitioner paying a $150 fine for building without a permit.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PARKING PAD VARIATION/2649 SCOTT:
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section 4-7-11 of
the Building Code Amendments to permit construction of an 8' x 68'
parking pad to the side of existing driveway on property located at
2649 Scott Street. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS:
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids
for 2006 Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Friday, December 29, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE T-10-06 PARKING RESTRICTION/DOVER AND PENNSYLVANIA:
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading
and adopt Ordinance T-10-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,"
SECTION 9, "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE T-11-06 PARKING RESTRICTION/DOVER DRIVE:
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading
and adopt Ordinance T-11-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,"
SECTION 3, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Z-43-06 VARIATION/2099 MINER:
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-43-06, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
VARIATION TO SECTION 11.6 B. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT SIGN IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A POLE SIGN AT 2099 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 06-114-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED
INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT REGISTER:
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the December 4, 2006 - Warrant Register, in the
total amount of $3,065,499.05, and further recommend that Resolution
R-157-06 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
2006 ESTIMATED TAX LEVY:
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor gave a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed estimated 2006 Tax
Levy; the Illinois Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL)
requires that the City adopt a tax levy ordinance and file it with
the County Clerk’s Office by the last Tuesday in December (December
26, 2006); the City retains the option of reducing the levy amount
even after it is approved and filed with the County Clerk’s Office
through the subsequent approval and filing of an abatement ordinance
prior to June 1, 2007.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor stated
that Staff is recommending a 4.23% 2006 Tax Levy in the amount of
$24,993,756; which is a $1,015,207 or 4.23% increase in the 2005 tax
extension.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is very uncomfortable with this
because we don’t have a budget yet; he doesn’t think he can vote for
this tonight; he wants to see a budget first; he doesn’t think we
can go any further.
Alderman Argus stated that she agrees with Alderman Sayad; she
would feel better if she could see a budget; could the Staff give us
something by December 18, 2006.
Alderman Smith stated that the City has a deadline it has to
meet; we do have some numbers to go on tonight; he is not that
uncomfortable setting a tax levy number tonight; we have to face the
reality that we don’t have a budget tonight; he does not have a
problem with placing the ordinance on First Reading tonight.
Alderman Becker asked how close are we to having a budget.
Assistant City Manager Bajor said Staff could provide a "thumbnail"
picture by December 18, 2006.
Alderman Brookman stated that she thinks the City Manager should
have come to the City Council for direction not Jason Bajor or Eric
Palm; Jason and Eric are doing a "yeoman’s job"; she would feel very
remiss moving forward tonight; she understands this is not a final
vote tonight and we do have to collect some taxes to pay our
expenditures; please give us something by December 18, 2006.
Alderman Murphy stated that she agrees with almost all that has
been said tonight, but we are between a "rock and a hard place"; it
is wrong to expect the City Council to approve this but we know we
have to; she would suggest that between now and Second Reading of
this ordinance, we receive a copy of salaries and benefits because
that is 80% of the budget.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff and
recommend to the City Council to approve the 2006 Property Tax Levy
in the amount of $24,003,756 (4.23%), and Ordinance M—65-06 be
placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Smith, Argus voted yes;
Aldermen Sayad, Brookman, Becker voted no).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Becker, Chair
ASSIGNMENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 855 RAND RD.:
Alderman Becker reviewed this matter regarding the request from
Midway Kia, Inc. for assignment of City’s Business Development
Agreement with Gateway Imports, Inc. for property located at 855
Rand Road (approved by the City Council on June 16, 2003 -
Resolution R-74-03); for operation of a new and used car auto
dealership; this assignment would adjust the base amount and rebates
related to this dealership; this assignment is stronger for the
City.
A general discussion was held as to whether the City has given
these considerations to other businesses; are these considered
incentives. Alderman Becker stated we have done this in the past for
other businesses; i.e. Sam’s Club, Cisco, O’Hare Honda, Mancari.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City
Council that the request for assignment of Business Development
Agreement for property located at 855 Rand Road to Midway Kia, Inc.
Be REFERRED BACK TO STAFF for further review.
Petitioner Mario Weber, 4747 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632
and Attorney Kevin Wolfberg, Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron, Ltd.,
222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1910, Chicago, IL 60601, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Weber stated that Midway Kia, Inc. will bring a great record
with lots of experience to Des Plaines; they have made a
considerable investment and are committed to making this business
succeed.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to make a SUBSTITUTE MOTION
to recommend to the City Council to approve assignment of Business
Development Agreement with Gateway Imports, Inc. (approved by the
City Council on June 16, 2003 - Resolution R-74-03) to Midway Kia,
Inc. for operation of a new and used car auto dealership on property
located at 855 Rand Road; and Resolution R-159-06 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL
BACK IN SESSION
MINUTES/11/20/06l
Moved by Smith seconded by Brookman, to approve amendment to
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held November 20,
2006, as follows: Page Seven - "Ordinance M—42-06," after Paragraph
One, add:
"Alderman Smith stated: This is a question, is our voting tonight
on this issue not also considered electioneering since we are
stating our opinion by the vote?
City Attorney Wiltse stated: I have not had the opportunity to
research the answer to this question. I do not think so, but if you
vote to allow the dialog, then I think we may have a problem."
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council held November 20, 2006 - AS
AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT REGISTER:
Resolution R-157-06
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation
of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-157-06, 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:
$3,065,499.05. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
2006 ESTIMATED TAX LEVY:
Ordinance M-65-06
Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation
of Committee of the Whole to approve the 2006 Property Tax Levy in
the amount of $24,003,756 (4.23%), and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M—65-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 3-Sayad, Brookman, Becker
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ASSIGNMENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 855 RAND RD.:
Resolution R-159-06
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve assignment of
Business Development Agreement with Gateway Imports, Inc. (approved
by the City Council on June 16, 2003 - Resolution R-74-03) to Midway
Kia, Inc. for operation of a new and used car auto dealership on
property located at 855 Rand Road; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-159-06, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT OF A BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GATEWAY IMPORTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES TO MIDWAY KIA, INC. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting
adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 2006
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR
