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, AUGUST 20, 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, August 20, 2007.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Smith, to go into Executive Session to discuss probable-imminent litigation, pending litigation and personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman

Motion declared carried.

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

The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.

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

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Reverend Dr. Daryl Merrill, Jr., Christian Life Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATION:

Police Chief Prandini displayed the first place award recently given to the Des Plaines Police Department by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their efforts in developing traffic safety programs and enforcement initiatives.

Mayor Arredia presented a plaque of appreciation to Fire Chief Heavey who will be retiring on August 31, 2007, after over 33 years of dedicated and loyal service to the City.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council and read articles from several newspapers about the proposed fare increases for Metra and the CTA; it is important that people use public transportation; he urged the aldermen to contact their legislators asking them to support the proposed increase in funding for public transportation.

Mrs. Theresa Pytlewicz, 640 W. Kathleen Drive, addressed the City Council asking the City to consider speed bumps in her area; lots of people use her street to cut through and they speed.

Fire Chief Heavey introduced Danny Gillespie, 1469 Prospect Avenue, who recently won two medals at the Special Olympics; one in bowling and one in golf.

PROBABLE-IMMINENT LITIGATION/ACE RENT-A-CAR, 2985 MANNHEIM TIF #6:

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

PERSONNEL/EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM CITY MANAGER POSITION:

Resolution R-113-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with majority agreement that City retain an executive search firm for the position of City Manager. Motion declared carried. Alderman Moylan voted no.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with consensus in Executive Session that City retain The Par Group, LLC, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 211, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, to conduct an executive search for the position of City Manager, at a cost not-to-exceed $22,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-113-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PAR GROUP, LLC TO CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 8, 8a, 13, 14 and 17 be removed from the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 8, 8a, 13, 14 and 17. Motion declared carried.

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

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried. Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes were approved; Ordinances MC 46-07, MC 47-07, MC 48-07 and Z-17-07 were adopted; Ordinances MC 53-07, MC 54-07 and T-6-07 were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-114-07 and R-115-07.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held July 30, 2007, 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 July 30, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 6, 2007, 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 August 6, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ABOLISHMENT/CABLE SVS., KEEP D.P. BEAUTIFUL & HUMAN SVS. ADVISORY COMMISSIONS:

Ordinance MC 50-07

Ordinance MC 51-07

Ordinance M-52-07

Mr. Ron Friedman, 1613 Stockton Avenue, addressed the City Council stating that he served on two (2) of these commissions; they didn= t meet because there wasn= t any interest for us to meet/ the Staff didn= t see a roll for these commissions; we need a Cable Commission to monitor our franchise agreement; there is no public access on our Channel #17 which the Commission was working on; an effort was not made to involve the public with the Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission; find a way to keep these commissions active.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the City Council stating that she is not familiar with these commissions; she hasn= t seen anything that people were wanted on these commissions.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to refer back to the Legal & Licensing Committee　for further review the proposed abolishment of the Cable Services Commission, Keep Des Plaines Beautiful Commission and Human Services Advisory Commissions and their ordinances, MC 50-07, MC 51-07 and MC 52-07. Motion declared carried. Alderman Argus voted no.

SENIOR- DISABLED SUBSIDIZED TAXICAB PROGRAM:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-53-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 12, Section 4-12-7 - A Senior-Disabled Citizen Subsidized Taxicab Rate Program@ of the City Code to permit the use of a physician= s statement for certification of disability as an addition to the criteria for certification; make housekeeping changes to reflect the name change and expansion of Lutheran General Hospital to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital campus, and passenger tickets shall be forwarded to the City for payment on a monthly basis instead of weekly; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 53-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 12 A PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES,@ SECTION 7, A SENIOR/DISABLED CITIZEN SUBSIDIZED TAXICAB RATE PROGRAM@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PROHIBIT POTABLE GROUNDWATER/600 TOUHY:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-54-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater (well water) as a potable water supply by installation of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within 420' of property located at 600 E. Touhy Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 54-07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 600 EAST TOUHY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FIRE TRUCK #81:

Ordinance M-55-07

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking whether there is a back-up truck in case of a malfunction in one of the newer trucks. Fire Chief Heavey said yes, we do; we wouldn= t be left without a back-up.

Mr. Jim Brookman, 702 Howard Street, addressed the City Council stating that he was on the Fire Department for many years; this is a specialized vehicle; he thinks it would be good to have the truck in reserve; the training credit the City would receive could be funded through the budget process.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that things have changed in downtown Des Plaines; we have many tall buildings; we have to make sure we have an aerial truck.

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council stating that he is in favor of donating this truck; there was plenty of equipment at the recent fire in his building; we had fire trucks from all over the area.

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Acting City Manager and City Clerk to execute contract with University of Illinois, 258 Henry Administration Building, 506 S. Wright Street, Urbana, IL 61801, to transfer ownership of surplus 1986 Grumman 100' Aerial Cat Fire Truck - #81, which is deemed no longer necessary or useful to or for the best interest of the City, in exchange for $55,000 in Fire Department training services through the Illinois Fire Service Institute; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 55-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a substitute motion that further discussion on the disposition of Fire Truck #81 be POSTPONED until September 4, 2007 for further review. Motion declared failed (Aldermen Beauvais, Brookman and Walsten voted yes; Aldermen Moylan, Higgason, Smith and Argus voted no).

Motion declared carried on the original motion. Aldermen Brookman and Walsten voted no.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTION/ALLEYS & DRIVEWAYS:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance T-6-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 7 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2, Subsection 7-2-1 of the City Code, to require all vehicles to stop when emerging from alleys, buildings, private roads or driveways; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T-6-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,@ CHAPTER 2, A TRAFFIC CODE,@ SECTION 1, A ADOPTION OF ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE; VIOLATIONS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/622 BIRCHWOOD:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-114-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Delgado= s Tenth Subdivision, 622 Birchwood Avenue, consisting of a storm sewer and public sidewalk; and authorize release of surety in the amount of $20,795 (cash warranty in the amount of $2,311 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-114-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DELGADO= S TENTH SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 622 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING  AMERICAN RED CROSS:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-115-07

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Memorandum of Understanding@ with American Red Cross, Greater Chicago Chapter, 2200 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, to provide disaster relief services; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-115-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING DISASTER SITUATIONS IN COOPERATION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PATIO VARIATION/1887 WELWYN AVE.:

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 18' x 35' irregular shaped brick paver patio in the rear of property located at 1887 Welwyn Avenue (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from building foundation). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. 8/20/07

PURCHASE/FIRE DEPT. TURNOUT GEAR:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from W. S. Darly Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160, for purchase of twelve (12) sets of Turnout Gear for newly hired Firefighter/Paramedics in the amount of $21,598.80; and purchase of eighteen (18) sets of Replacement Turnout Gear in the amount of $32,398.20, for a total of $53,997/Budgeted Funds; and it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

REPAIR OF POLICE STA. PARKING LOT/CONTRACT AMENDMENT 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS:

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking why the City wants to spend all this money to repair this parking lot if you are going to building a new station; what are the plans for this building? Acting City Manager Bajor said because we do intend to use the building in the future, i.e. move the 9-1-1 Center there.

Mr. Burkross asked why this was not bid out. Director of Engineering Oakley said because the bids would be higher and the work would not be done this year.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve amendment to contract with J. A. Johnson Paving Company, 1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, for 2007 Street Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Improvements/MFT 07-00200-00-RS, approved by the City Council on May 7, 2007, in the amount of $542,777.75, to add repair of the Police Station Parking Lot in the amount of $55,084/Building Replacement Fund; for a new contract amount of $597,861.75; and it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

REJECT BIDS & REBID/OAKTON ST. PUMPING STA. REHABILIT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to reject all bids received on July 23, 2007 for Oakton Street Storm Water Pumping Station Rehabilitation because they were in excess of the budgeted amount; and City Clerk be authorized to rebid the project returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2007. 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 City Hall Vent and Window Reseal, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ADVERTISING FOR BIDS/POLICE STA. ROOF REPLAC.:

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that if you have a leaking roof, you could have employees failing and hurting themselves; that could result in Workman= s Compensation claims.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Police Station Roof Replacement, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Motion declared carried.

REAPPOINTMENT:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to approve Mayoral reappointment to the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Of James Szabo, term to expire April 30, 2012. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-46-07 AS AMENDED DRIVEWAY & HARD SURFACE LIMITATIONS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance MC 46-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, A BUILDING CODE,@ CHAPTER 1, A ENACTMENT,@ SECTION 1, A DRIVEWAY AND HARD SURFACE LIMITATIONS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINACE MC 47-07 AS AMENDED DELETE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance MC 47-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, A PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY,@ CHAPTER 2, A DRIVEWAYS,@ : SECTION 1, A DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION,@ FROM THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE MC 48-07 AS AMENDED ADDITIONAL IMPROVE./WITHIN CITY LIMITS:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance MC 48-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13, A SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 3, A DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS,@ SECTION 2, A ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY LIMITS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE Z-17-07 VARIATION/1355 VAN BUREN:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt Ordinance Z-17-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3A. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 1355 VAN BUREN STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-26-V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

REAPPOINT:

Presented for consideration (no action required) was the Mayoral reappointment to the SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION of Carol Shannon and Neal Watson (final action on this under Consent Agenda on September 4, 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 Beauvais, seocnded by Walsten, to recommend to the City Council approval of the August 20, 2007 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,144,076.67, and further recommend that Resolution R-116-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

INCREASE BID CONTRACT LIMIT:

Alderman Smith stated that currently the purchasing and contract policy requires competitive bidding with City Council approval for items or services over $5,000; the City Manager can approve purchases and contracts not to exceed $5,000.

Alderman Smith stated that the Finance and Administrative Committee met on this matter and concurs with Staff= s recommendation that the City Manager could approve up to and including $10,000; any purchase between $2,500 and up to $10,000 would require a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes to be approved by the City Manager; items above $10,000 would come to the City Council for approval.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that inflation is moving up the cost of living; gas is going up; this is a fair limit.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Strafford Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking what kind of purchases would this affect; even TIF projects. Acting Director of Finance Simpson said all; the City= s $5,000 limit is very low; this would save a lot of time in processing.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval of changes to City= s Purchasing Policies and Guidelines that City Manager be authorized to approve all purchase orders or contracts up to and including $10,000; purchases or contracts over $2,500 to $10,000 must have a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes to be approved by the City Manager; and Ordinance MC 56-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

BUILDING CODE - Alderman Higgason, Chair

BILLBOARD LIGHTING STANDARDS:

Tabled 7/16/07

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to take from the table the matter of Billboard Lighting Standards tabled on July 16, 2007. Motion declared carried.

City Attorney Wiltse reviewed various sections of the City Code regarding the current sign lighting standards; there are no lighting standards for billboards currently in the City Code; Staff recommends that the proposed lighting standards be implemented.

Alderman Brookman stated that the City does have lighting standards on the books; the Staff= s memo missed some important points; billboards are signs; you are being intellectually dishonest to say that billboards are not signs.

Alderman Walsten stated that his main concern is the disaster (sign) pushed through at Touhy Avenue and River Road; we need to reduce the candlelight spillage into the residential area. Alderman Higgason said the Building Code Committee will be revisiting that sign and what kind of relief we can provide for the residents.

Alderman Beauvais stated that we have to make sure we put an order in place now and then look into the possible relocation of the sign at Touhy Avenue and River Road.

Alderman Moylan stated that he fought against billboards in the past; he will always be against them, but we need lighting standards.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that this be tabled for review by the residents; some communities allow A O@ illumination; slow down; do more homework.

Mr. Chris Peterson, 2156 Estes Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he disagrees with City Attorney Wiltse; he think the Code does apply to billboards; why don= t these signs need landscaping; the Staff should check these signs for maintenance.

Mr. John Leone, 2184 Estes Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the sign at Touhy Avenue and River Road is only 30' from his property line; the sign is built wrong; the inspectors are not doing their job.

Mr. Jerry Peterson, 2155 Estes Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the City has made mistakes before and got rid of them, i.e. the parking deck, the waves; let= s get rid of this sign at Touhy Avenue and River Road.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that feels sorry for these people; he wouldn= t want to see these billboards if he lived in a $500,000 home.

Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve the proposed Billboard Lighting Standards and Ordinance MC 7-05 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.

Mr. John Leone, 2184 Estes Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking if the owner of the billboard at Touhy Avenue and River Road has a business license for this sign. Director of Community & Economic Development said the owner has a permit and a lease.

Mayor Arredia stated that maybe we could require that a hood/shield be placed on the billboards to defuse the light like we have done for other businesses.

Motion by Beauvais to adopt a substitute motion　that the proposed Billboard Lighting Standards be amended to add that a hood/shield be required to defuse the light from the residential areas, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

Motion by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion　that the proposed Billboard Lighting Standards be tabled for further review, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

Alderman Moylan called for the vote.

Motion declared carried on Alderman Moylan= s motion. Alderman Brookman voted no.

BILLBOARD ZONING ISSUES:

City Attorney Wiltse reviewed this additional matter relating to the Billboard Lighting Standards and that is the placement of billboards in relation to residential neighborhoods; Staff is recommending that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to add that no billboards shall be allowed within 300' of a residential property.

Mr. Chris Peterson, 2156 Estes Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking why the sign can= t be further from the property line than 300'. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said because that is the State law.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add that no billboard shall be allowed within 300' of a residential property; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair

REDEVELOP. AGREEMENT/RIVER ROAD & RIVER ST.:

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Agreement for the $43.7 million, 144-unit, Everleigh Residential Project at River Road and River Street; the Agreement contains a City financial incentive of $1,657,277 in TIF financing, structured as a pay-as-you go note; the Community Development Committee met on this matter and recommended approval.

Petitioner Mike Glazier, River Plaines Associates, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, and Attorney Endy Zemenides, Acosta, Kruse & Zemenides, LLC, 6336 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60646, addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.

Mr. Terry Thvedt, 2240 Sprucewood Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he would like the aldermen to consider a positive response to this request; this is a good project.

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he can= t see why private developers need TIF funds; he would ask that developers make other arrangements for their financing.

Mr. John Hecker, Executive Director, Des Plaines Park District, 2222 Birch Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the Park District has been working with this developer for the past year and a half regarding a park project on this site; they are in favor of this project.

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Redevelopment Agreement@ with River Plaines Associates, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, for the 144-unit Everleigh Residential Project at River Road and River Street; and Resolution R-117-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman voted no.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Beauvais, Vice Chair

ZONING CASE 07-40-PUD-A MAP AMEND. & PRELIMINARY PUD/300 WESTERN:

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan reviewed this request, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, from Remington Homes, LLC, developer of the 105-townhouse project at 300 Western Avenue for a Map Amendment and preliminary approval of the Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Petitioner Nat Wynsma, and attorney for the petitioner, Patrick Brankin, 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. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking how much the units will sell for. Mr. Brankin said between $300,000 to $400,000.

Moved by Higgason seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 300 Western Avenue from MC 2 General Manufacturing District to R-4 Central Core Residential District; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-21-07 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exception to permit construction of 105 townhouses on property located at 300 Western Avenue; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-22-07, amended to delete Condition #5 on Page 4, at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT/S. B. FRIEDMAN TIF #4 - FIVE CORNERS:

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan reviewed the proposed consultant agreement to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4, as approved by the City Council on July 2, 2007.

Moved by Argus, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Consultant Agreement Letter@ with S. B. Friedman & Company, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60601, to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4, as amended on Page nine (9) to state that the project will be completed within twelve (12) months; and Resolution R-118-07 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.

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

FINAL PLAT & VARIATION/2942 CURTIS ST.:

Resolution R-111-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until September 4, 2007, approval of Final Plat for Drozdowicz-Smith Subdivision and Subdivision Regulations Variation and adoption of Resolution R-111-07. Motion declared carried.

PATIO VARIATION/1469 VAN BUREN:

Postponed 8/6/07

Moved by Moylan, 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 16' x 8' patio in the rear yard of property located at 1469 Van Buren Street (Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the building foundation). Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-116-07

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-116-07, 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: $3,144,076.67. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

INCREASE BID CONTRACT LIMIT:

Ordinance M-56-07

Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve changes to City= s Purchasing Policies and Guidelines that City Manager be authorized to approve all purchase orders or contracts up to and including $10,000; purchases or contracts over $2,500 to $10,000 must have a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes to be approved by the City Manager; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 56-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, A ADMINISTRATIVE,@ CHAPTER 10, A PURCHASING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.

BILLBOARD LIGHTING STANDARDS:

Ordinance MC 7-05

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Moylan, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve proposed billboard Lighting Standards; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 7-05, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, A BUILDING REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 1, A BUILDING CODE,@ SECTION 6, A ADOPTION OF ICC ELECTRICAL CODE,@ BY ADDING A., A BILLBOARD LIGHTING@ TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no. (further action on this matter under Unfinished Business on September 17, 2007)

BILLBOARD ZONING RESTRICTION:

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add that no billboard shall be allowed within 300' of a residential property; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no. (further action on this matter under Unfinished Business on September 4, 2007).

REDEVELOP. AGREEMENT/RIVER ROAD & RIVER ST.:

Resolution R-117-07

Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Redevelopment Agreement@ with River Plaines Associates, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610, for the 144-unit Everleigh Residential Project at River Road and River Street; and adopt Resolution R-117-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RIVER PLAINES ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD AND RIVER STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 5-Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

ZONING CASE 07-40-PUD-A MAP AMEND. & PRELIMINARY PUD/300 WESTERN:

Ordinance Z-21-07

Ordinance Z-22-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 300 Western Avenue from MC 2 General Manufacturing District to R-4 Central Core Residential District; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-21-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM MC 2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING TO R-4 CENTRAL CORE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 07-40-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Development Bulk Exception to permit construction of 105 townhouses on property located at 300 Western Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-22-07, as amended to delete Condition #5 on Page 4, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH PERMITTED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BULK EXCEPTION FOR 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT/S. B. FRIEDMAN TIF #4 - FIVE CORNERS:

Resolution R-118-07

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Consultant Agreement Letter@ with S. B. Friedman & Company, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60601, to provide a Five Corners Redevelopment Area Plan in TIF District #4, as amended on Page Nine (9) to state that the project will be completed within twelve (12) months; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-118-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR A LAND USE ANALYSIS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #4 WITH S. B. FRIEDMAN & COMPANY. Upon roll call, the vote was

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Brookman

ABSENT: 1-Murphy

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2007

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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