City Council Meeting Minutes

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, JULY 2, 2007

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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July 2, 2007.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman Murphy arrived in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:25 p.m.

Also present were: Acting City Manager Bajor, Director of Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Deputy Fire Chief Jaeger, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Angell, Director of Emergency Communications Ornberg, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and acquisition of real property. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 2-Murphy, Brookman

Motion declared carried.

The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call indicated the following aldermen present; Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus.

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council and read a statement (in City Council folder) regarding the five (5)-corners TIF; under current legal interpretation, TIFs are legal, but that doesn= t make the action right; there can be a vast difference between what is legal or illegal and what is right or wrong, and this TIF is wrong.

ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY/ACE RENT-A-CAR, 2985 S. MANNHEIM, TIF #6:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed regarding the acquisition of the Ace Rent-A-Car, 2985 S. Mannheim Road, located in TIF District #6; final action on this matter, including the dollar amount of any purchase, will be reported at a subsequent meeting in open session. Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Alderman Argus requested that Item 1 be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Moylan requested that Items 5 and 5a be removed; City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed; and Alderman Walsten requested that Items 9 and 9a be removed.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 9 and 9a. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Executive Session minutes were approved; Ordinance M-30-07 was adopted; Ordinances MC 34-07 and Z-16-07 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-93-07 and R-94-07 were adopted.

MINUTES/6/18/07:

Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until August 6, 2007, approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held June 18, 2007; Alderman Argus will provide City Clerk McAllister with her proposed amendments to the minutes. Motion declared carried.

EXEC. SESS. MINUTES/6/18/07:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held June 18, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

CHANGES IN POSITIONS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-34-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve proposed staffing changes in the Community & Economic Development Department as follows: change title of Development Planner to Senior Planner (no change in salary range); reclassify position of Community Planner to Planning Technician with a salary range of $39,932-$54,025; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 34-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE I, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 8, A POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN,@ SECTION 4 A., A ADOPTION OF COMPENSATION PLAN,@ SCHEDULE V-A, A TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL-UNION@ OF THE CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ZONING CASE 07-22-CU CONDIT. USE/1974 MINER:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance Z-16-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 07-22-CU, to grant request for Conditional Use to permit operation of an educational facility for healthcare in C-2 Limited Office Commercial District on property located at 1974 Miner Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-16-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-5C. OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR HEALTHCARE TO OPERATE AT 1974 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ZONING CASE 07-26-V VARIATION/1355 VAN BUREN:

Ordinance Z-17-07

Moved by Moylan, seconded by Walsten, to POSTPONE until August 6, 2007, discussion on Zoning Case 07-26-V, regarding request for Variation to permit construction of a detached garage at a height of 25' instead of the permitted 15' height in R-1 Single Family Residential District on property located at 1355 Van Buren Street; and First Reading of Ordinance Z-17-07. Motion declared carried.

ESTOPPEL/METRO. SQ. REDEV. PROJ.:

Resolution R-92-07

City Clerk McAllister announced that the DBSI-Discovery Real Estate Services, LLC, has WITHDRAWN its request for an A Estoppel Certificate@ for purchase of property comprising the Metropolitan Square Redevelopment Project from Tucker-Freed Group; and Resolution R-92-07 will be voided.

VEH. ENFORCE. AGREEMENT/TIMES DR. & EXECUTIVE WAY:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-93-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Agreement for Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances on Private Property@ for police, traffic and parking enforcement for property located at 1555 Times Drive and 1090-1100 Executive Way (Grazie Ristorante & Banquet); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-93-07, 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 5 A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,@ 6 A POLICE REGULATIONS@ AND 7 A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC@ OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND NICK MITCHELL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1555 TIMES DRIVE AND 1090-1100 EXECUTIVE WAY, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

RESCINDING R-149-06 VEH. ENFORCE. AGREEMENT/1475 OAKTON:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-94-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to rescind Resolution R-149-06 (approved by the City Council on November 20, 2006), regarding Vehicle Enforcement Agreement for 1475 E. Oakton Street (Oakton Dental Medical Plaza) because owner has reconsidered his request; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-94-07, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING R-149-06, A RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A PARKING ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND OAKTON DENTAL MEDICAL PLAZA. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT/REPLACEMENT COPIER, ENGRG. DEPT.:

Resolution R-96-07

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve amendment to existing lease (approved in 2004) with Chicago Office Technology Group, 900 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143, for replacement of one (1) of five (5) leased copiers, in the additional amount of $349 per month/Computer Replacement Fund; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary documents; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-96-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE FOR A COPY MACHINE BETWEEN TOSHIBA AMERICAN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND A SALES ORDER AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHICAGO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE/RADIO RECEIV. & ANTENNAS, FIRE AND POLICE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize emergency purchase of two (2) new Radio Receivers and Antenna Replacements for Fire and Police Departments in the total amount of $13,081.46/Department Funds, to ensure acceptable radio transmission. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/1285 DENNIS PLACE:

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 a 18' x 12' patio to the side of the garage in the rear of property located at 1285 Dennis Place (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from building foundation ). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/1020 JEANNETTE:

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 a 35' x 25' patio in the rear of property located at 1020 Jeannette Street (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the building foundation). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/1556 SHERMAN PLACE:

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 a 38' x 7' x 9' patio in the rear of property located at 1556 Sherman Place (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the building foundation). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE/MOBILE DATA TERMINALS, POLICE DEPT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Future Link of Illinois, Inc., 25W658 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188, for purchase of seven (7) Datalux Tracer Mobile Data Terminals for Police Department in the total amount of $35,525/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/FENCE INSTAL. CENTRAL RD. & WASHINGTON BRIDGE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid to Durabuilt Fence, LLC, 433 Denniston Court, Wheeling, IL 60090, the lowest bidder, for Fence Installation at the Central Road Pumping Station in the amount of $21,400 and Fence Installation at the Washington Street Bridge in the amount of $4,160, for a total bid amount of $25,560/Budgeted Water and Sewer Division Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

BID AWARD/UTILITY STEP VAN:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to award bid for Utility Step Van to the lowest bidder to meet specifications, Bill Jacobs Joliet, LLC, 2001 Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, in the total bid amount of $93,990.89/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE MC 30-07 PREVAILING WAGE RATES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance MC 30-07, AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ. (2004) AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

REAPPOINT. & APPOINTMENTS:

Presented for consideration (no action required) were the following reappointments and appointments:

Reappointments:

ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - William Muehlenbeck

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Michael Lake, Tom Mattox, Richard Arthur

LIBRARY BOARD - Maria Bahamon, Eldon Burk

PLAN COMMISSION - Carl Kowalski, Don Kellerman

POLICE PENSION BOARD - Gaston Freeman

Appointments:

LIBRARY BOARD

Matthew Bogusz (replacing Mary Elicson)

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION

Joyce Solvig (replacing Richard Gravesmill)

John G. Paul (replacing Steven Schaeffer)

(final action on these matters under Consent Agenda on July 16, 2007)

MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Smith, Chair

WARRANT REGISTER:

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval of the July 2, 2007 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,623,139.52, and further recommend that Resolution R-95-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

AMENDMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:

The amendment to the Homeland Security-Emergency Management Agency ordinance was postponed by the City Council on June 4, 2007 and referred to the Public Safety Committee, which heard this matter on June 12, 2007.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to amend Title 2, Chapter 5 - A Emergency Management Agency@ of the City Code to meet State and Federal guidelines to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), to add Homeland Security language and the creation of the position of Executive Coordinator of the Des Plaines Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 29-07 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

CONSULTANT PRESENTATION/FIVE CORNERS TIF #4:

Alderman Murphy stated that Staff sent out a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to 46 urban planning and engineering firms to provide consultant services for the Five Corners - TIF District #4 Project; nine (9) were received (one firm subsequently withdrew from consideration), these eight (8) responses formed the consultant pool which was evaluated for the project.

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan stated that each Staff assessment team member evaluated the proposals independently; proposals were ranked 1-8 depending upon their aggregate scores; the S.B. Friedman proposal scored significantly higher than all other respondents and was the consensus choice of the selection team based upon its strengths, particularly in the area of developer attraction and project implementation.

Director Conlan introduced Stephen Friedman, President, S. B. Friedman & Company, who, in turn, introduced John LaMotte, Principal, The Lakota Group, Inc., an urban design firm; Steven Berecz, Senior Engineer, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., a full-service engineering firm; and Geoffrey Dickinson, Associate Project Manager, S. B. Friedman & Company.

Mr. Friedman gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the group= s qualifications; some of the projects this group has been involved with; the scope of the services they will provide to the City, i.e. land use, development planning, economic/financial feasibility analysis, infrastructure and transportation planning, traffic engineering and urban design.

Director Conlan stated that the approximate cost for these services would be $300,000; one half of the cost is in this budget; the other half will be in the 2008 Budget.

Alderman Brookman stated that she would like to know what the other teams proposed; what were their cost figures; we are hearing about one (1) team; she does not want to move forward with this tonight.

Alderman Beauvais stated that she is very comfortable with this proposal from S. B. Friedman & Company; we have a very professional Staff who have reviewed this proposal; she is very confident with what was proposed.

Alderman Walsten stated that it is very important that the City makes sure that the business owners are treated with respect; we provide a high amount of communication and we listen to them.

Mr. Ed Lehmann, 1484 Rand Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking Mr. Friedman what his success rate has been with the various projects and retention of existing businesses. Mr. Friedman said his team approaches a project looking for a win-win; they look at a project from all angles - environmentally, land planning, aesthetically balanced; we look for the positive, not the negative.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking how much the City has spent on TIF District #4 over the last two (2) years. Director Conlan said he had no idea but will find out and make the information available.

Alderman Murphy stated that the money is not coming from the General Fund but from the TIF District #4 Funds.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambruck, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking whether a TIF District #4 checking account has been established and has any money gone into the account. Acting City Manager Bajor said an account has been established; there is a modest amount of money in the account now; when there is development, the account will increase.

Mrs. Van Slambrouck asked where the $300,000 for the consultants would come from. Acting City Manager Bajor said it could come from several sources, i.e. there would be a negative balance in the TIF District #4 account, take the money from other TIFs or take it from the General Fund and then reimburse the account when revenue is received.

Mr. Scott Olson, 285 Harding Avenue, co-owner of Geiser-Berner Plumbing Hearing & Air Conditioning, 1484 Rand Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking if the property on the northeast corner of Rand Road and River Road was in TIF District #4. Acting City Manager Bajor said no, the project on that property was begun before the TIF was created; it is in the TIF District #4 area but it is not a TIF project.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the threat of eminent domain is always there; if the City doesn= t intend to use it, it should be taken out of the TIF and put that in writing.

Mr. Kendrick asked for a definition of a developer-driven TIF. Mr. Friedman said a developer does not plan your community; they like to know the goals of the community; they want to know who they are dealing with; they are not a community planner; they will take the Redevelopment Area Plan, acquire the sites and move the project forward.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Strafford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the City should get rid of eminent domain; the City would get a lot more cooperation from the residents and business owners; she would like this A off the table.@

Alderman Brookman again stated that she would like information about the other proposals; she will be voting no.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the consultant team comprised of S. B. Friedman & Company, 221, N. LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60601; The Lakota Group Inc., 212 W. Kinzie, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60610; and Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, be retained to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary documents for City Council approval. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

STATUS UPDATE TIF #6 REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS:

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan reviewed his memo of June 21, 2007, regarding the Mannheim/Higgins Redevelopment Project Area in TIF District #6, a 40-1/2 triangular site between Mannheim Road and Greco (East Railroad) Avenue and is bordered on the south by Higgins Road. Mr. Conlan stated that Phase 1 - north has been successfully completed; Phase 2 - between Café la Cave and the I-90 Tollway is being developed by the Harp Des Plaines, LLC; a redevelopment agreement between the City and Harp was executed on March 8, 2007.

Director Conlan stated that Phase 3 is roughly five (5) acres south of I-90 Tollway and is projected to accommodate two (2) major hotels, two (2) restaurants and a large parking structure; the Mannheim Higgins Redevelopment Team was selected to develop Phase 3 in partnership with the City; development is contingent upon City ownership of the site; two (2) of the three (3) parcels have been acquired by the City - AC Pavement Striping and Travelodge Motel. Director Conlan stated that the City has made significant progress in obtaining the last parcel.

Director Conlan stated that the City is negotiating a redevelopment agreement with MHRT that will work well for the City; we will seek enough money to pay off the Bond indebtedness; as the financing alternatives and other matters are finalized and agreed to by the parties, they will be inserted in the draft redevelopment agreement for consideration by the City Council.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking why the City did not take the McDonald= s Restaurant at Mannheim Road and Higgins Road. Acting City Manager Bajor said because it is the fourth highest grossing McDonald= s in the country.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Strafford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she is happy to hear that Ace Rent-A-Car is staying and will be part of the development; how will parking in the area be affected? Director Conlan said there will be a parking structure there and Ace Rent-A-Car will be part of the garage.

(this was just a status report - no action required)

MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION

ORDINANCE Z-15-06 MAP AMEND./755 SEEGERS:　

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until July 16, 2007, Second Reading of Ordinance Z-15-06, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM MC 2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-3 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 755 SEEGERS ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-03-PUD). Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE Z-16-06 AS AMENDED PRELIM. PUD/755 SEEGERS:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE until July 16, 2007, Second Reading of Ordinance Z-16-06, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR 755 SEEGERS ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-03-PUD). Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-95-07

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-95-07, 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: $2,623,139.52. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

AMENDMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:

Ordinance M-29-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to amend Title 2, Chapter 5 - A Emergency Management Agency@ of the City Code to meet State and Federal guidelines to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), to add Homeland Security language and the creation of the position of Executive Coordinator of the Des Plaines Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 29-07. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 29-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, A BOARD AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 5, A EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

CONSULTANT/FIVE CORNERS TIF #4:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Moylan to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the consultant team comprised of S. B. Friedman & Company, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60601; The Lakota Group, Inc., 212 W. Kinzie, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60610; and Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, be retained to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4; and further recommend that City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary documents for City Council approval. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

ORDINANCE M-34-07 CHANGES IN POSITIONS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance MC 34-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 8, A POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN,@ SECTION 4A., A ADOPTION OF COMPENSATION PLAN,@ SCHEDULE V-A, A TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL-UNION@ OF THE CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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