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, JANUARY 7, 2008

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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, January 7, 2008.

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

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

PRAYER:

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

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that it was extremely cold on New Year= s Eve but people still came out for the City= s celebration; he gives all those people a lot of credit; it was a real sacrifice; he thanked the Special Events Commission and Mayor Arredia; he really appreciated all the work they did. Also, Mr. Serbin asked the aldermen to contact their legislators regarding the mass transit situation; it needs to be resolved for the sake of Chicago and the metropolitan area.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asked when the minutes of the meeting regarding the Police Station will be on the Web site; he has asked for this before. Acting City Manager Bajor stated that he would check into this.

CONSENT AGENDA:

City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 5, 6, 6a, 8, 8a, 9, 9a, 14, 14a, 17 and 18 be removed from the Consent Agenda, and Alderman Beauvais requested that Items 10 and 10a be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 5, 6, 6a, 8, 8a, 9, 9a, 10, 10a, 14, 14a, 17 and 18. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, 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. Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances MC 98-07 and MC 99-07 were adopted; Ordinance Z-1-08 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-4-08, R-5-08, R-6-08 and R-8-08 were adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held December 10, 2007, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held December 10, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held December 17, 2007, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held December 17, 2007. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

MINUTES AMENDMENT/11-19-07:

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking where did the City get the money to purchase the property at 1486 Miner Street. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said from TIF District #1 surplus funds. Mr. Kendrick asked if the property will come off the tax rolls. Mr. Conlan said no, as long as there is a tenant.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve amendment to minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held November 19, 2007 (approved by the City Council on December 3, 2007), as follows: Page Two, Paragraph Two - A Acquisition of Real Property/1486 Miner,@ amount on Line Five should read $350,000. Motion declared carried.

PILING SNOW/HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES:

Ordinance MC 1-08

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking if the fine of $250 will be in the ordinance regarding residential snow removal that will be coming back to the City Council for review. City Attorney Wiltse said yes, we will be consistent.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-11 - A Restrictions on Deposit of Material or Snow on Public Rights of Way@ of the City Code to add to the title of that section A And Handicapped Parking Spaces,@ and add a new Subsection 8-1-11:A.4. to prohibit the piling of snow onto any marked handicapped space, either public or private and establish a fine of not-to-exceed $250 per violation; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 1-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, A PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY,@ CHAPTER 1, A STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,@ SECTION 11, A RESTRICTIONS ON DEPOSIT OF MATERIAL OR SNOW ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS/SCHOOL PROPERTY:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance Z-1-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Article 11, Section 11.5-7 - A Electronic Message Boards,@ Section 11.5-7E. - A Permitted Districts@ of the Zoning Code to add a new Subsection j. to permit Electronic Message Boards in R-1 Residential District as a permitted use when on school property; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-1-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5-7, A ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

CONSULTING SVS. AGREE./REVISION OF ZONING CODE:

Resolution R-1-08

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking what is a Form-Based Zoning Code. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said it is a relatively new approach; it shows the use of structures and their form on a particular site; it is more consumer friendly.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation that Acting City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Agreement for Professional Services@ with Farr Associates, 53 W. Jackson, Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60604, to prepare a Form-Based Zoning Code at a cost not-to-exceed $281,276 (80% of the cost to be paid from FAA Vision 100 Grant and the balance from 2008 Budgeted Funds); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-1-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN FARR ASSOCIATES AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO CONDUCT THE REVISION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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.

CONSULTING SVS. AGREE./CORRIDOR PLAN OAKTON AND ELMHURST ROADS:

Resolution R-2-08

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 923 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that he read in a newspaper that Alderman Murphy said that the City Council would not consider a TIF at Oakton and Elmhurst Roads; he would like the City Council to pass a resolution to that effect.

Alderman Murphy stated that would be totally inappropriate; newspapers can choose what they want to write; they do not necessarily state what she said. Alderman Murphy stated that currently there is no discussion on this matter.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking why the City did not do something like this for TIF District #4. Alderman Murphy stated that the City did -- before, during and after; this Corridor Plan is being funded by a Grant; TIF #4 would not have been funded by this Grant.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation that Acting City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Professional Service Agreement@ with Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60607, to provide technical and professional assistance for development of a Corridor Plan for the Oakton Street Corridor from Des Plaines River Road west to Elmhurst Road, and the Elmhurst Road Corridor from Oakton Street to Dempster Street, at a cost not-to-exceed $125,000 (80% of the cost to be paid from FAA Vision 100 Grant and the balance from 2008 Budgeted Funds); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-2-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMIROS, LTD. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CORRIDOR PLAN FOR THE OAKTON STREET CORRIDOR AND THE ELMHURST ROAD CORRIDOR IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. 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.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/358-390 BELLAIRE:

Resolution R-3-08

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to POSTPONE until January 22, 2008 discussion on approval of the Public Improvements for M. Kolbiarz and P. DiFranco Subdivision, 358-390 Bellaire Avenue, and Resolution R-3-08. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/2275 & 2279 WEBSTER:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-4-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Heldak= s Subdivision, 2275 and 2279 Webster Lane, consisting of public sidewalk and storm sewer; authorize release of surety in the amount of $20,200 (cash warranty in the amount of $2,020 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-4-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HELDAK= S SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2275 AND 2279 WEBSTER LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/2271 & 2273 SPRUCEWOOD:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-5-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Donovan= s Second Subdivision, 2271 and 2273 Sprucewood Avenue, consisting of rear yard storm sewer and public sidewalks; authorize release of surety in the amount of $1,300 (cash warranty in the amount of $3,250 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-5-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DONOVAN= S SECOND SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2271 AND 2273 SPRUCEWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS/370-430 WESTERN:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-6-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for Stonegate Condominium Planned Unit Development, 370-430 Western Avenue (formerly 1100 Northwest Highway); consisting of storm sewers, public sidewalks, streets and concrete driveway aprons; authorize release of Letter of Credit in the amount of $96,696 (cash warranty in the amount of $9,669.60 will be held for 18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-6-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONEGATE CONDOMINIUM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 370-430 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT/ 700 GRACELAND:

Resolution R-7-08

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to REFER BACK TO STAFF for further review the Vehicle Enforcement Agreement for 700 Graceland Avenue, and Resolution R-7-08. Motion declared carried.

AGENCY AGREEMENTS/CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACTS:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-8-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded public service contracts for Year 2007-2008, as follows:

Child Care Subsidy Program - CEDA Northwest - $7,900

Congregate Meal Svs. Prog. - D.P. Sr. Center - $500

Emergency Shelter Program - City of D.P. - $350

Employment Service - CEDA Northwest - $7,000

Fair Housing Counseling - CEDA Northwest - $5,000

Safe Harbor Emerg. Shelter - The Harbour, - $4,000

Shared Hous. & Homeless Prev. - Ctr. of Concern- $15,000

Transition Hous. & Safe House - Women in Need Growing

Stronger - $10,000

Transitional Hous. Counsel. - CEDA Northwest - $2,000

Single-Fam. Rehab/Home Repair - N.E. Housing Partner. - $176,074

Emerg./Handyman Repair Grants - N.W. Hous.Part.- $3,000

First-Time Homebuyer Program - N.W. Hous.Part.-$30,000

Supportive Housing Advocacy - N.W. Hous.Part.- $7,000

Lead-Based Paint Inspections - N.W. Hous.Part.- $9,500

Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

SOFTWARE DESIGN/SQUAD CAR REPORTING PROJECT:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason,, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Dacra, 1990 Big Bend Drive, Des Plaines, sole source vendor, to design new software for a wireless reporting project in squad cars, in the amount of $22,500/Asset Forfeiture Account (no cost to the City). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LEASE AGREEMENT/POSTAGE MACHINE:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to REFER BACK TO STAFF for further review the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a DM800-190WOS Postage Machine. Motion declared carried.

PURCHASE/COPIER-SCANNER- PRINTER/ENGRG. DEPT.:

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council asking why this purchase was in the best interest of the City. City Engineering Oakley said Staff requested proposals from the three (3) authorized retailers for this machine; the City would not have received any other bids.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Clifford-Wald, 255 E. Helen Road, Palatine, IL 60007, for purchase of a KIP 3002 Color Copier/Scanner/Printer for the Engineering Department, in the amount of $15,995/2008 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: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

APPOINTMENT:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve Mayoral appointment to the ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION of Peter Vadopalas, term to expire August 31, 2009. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-98-07 LIQ. LIC./1471 LEE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 98-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 4, A INTOXICATING LIQUORS,@ SECTION 5, A LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SOKKAS, INC. D/B/A PRESTIGE WINE & SPIRITS LOCATED AT 1471 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-99-07 LIQ. LIC./1591 LEE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 99-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 4, A INTOXICATING LIQUORS,@ SECTION 5, A LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TIKI TERRACE, LLC D/B/A TIKI TERRACE LOCATED AT 1591 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

REAPPOINT.:

Being presented for consideration (no action required) was the Mayoral reappointment of Gloria Ludwig to the YOUTH COMMISSION (final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on January 22, 2008).

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, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval of the January 7, 2008 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $4,070,888.67, and further recommend that Resolution R-9-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Argus, Chair

C.O. #1/ROOF REPLACE. POLICE STA. SINGLES ROOFING:

Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo of December 26, 2007 regarding Change Order #1 for the roof replacement at the Police Station; this matter was referred back to Staff for further review on December 3, 2007 and then postponed by the City Council on December 17, 2007; Staff compiled a list of questions raised by some members of the City Council; they were presented to Singles Roof Company, through their attorney, and were answered through a series of e-mails.

Director Dusckett stated that Staff is satisfied with Singles Roofing Company= s response to the questions and concerns, and recommends that the change order be approved.

Alderman Moylan stated that he was originally opposed to this change order; he would like to see stronger language in the bid specifications, i.e. bidder qualifications, procedures, so this won= t happen again.

Alderman Walsten stated that he would have liked to have attended that meeting on December 21, 2007, so he would have more information on the exact problem; he has experience in this field.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve Change Order #1 to contract with Singles Roofing Company, Inc., 345 S. Willard Avenue, Elgin, IL 60121, for Roof Replacement at Des Plaines Police Station (approved by the City Council on November 5, 2007 in the amount of $37,515), to repair certain deck sections, in the amount of $15,484/Building Replacement Budget; for a new contract amount of $52,999. Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten voted no.

PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Beauvais, Chair

PRESENTATION/AUTOMATED RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT:

Alderman Beauvais stated that this matter is being presented this evening to see if the City Council would like to move forward with this; if the City does not do this, the State and County would and they would get the revenue; no final action is required this evening; the Public Safety Committee met on this matter and is recommending that the City move forward.

Police Chief Prandini introduced Michael T. Lebert, Sales Consultant, RedSpeed Illinois, 400 Eisenhower Lane North, Lombard, IL 60148, who gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mr. Lebert stated that in May of 2006, the State of passed legislation authorizing the use of automated red light enforcement technology; the technology allows municipalities outside the City of Chicago to use photographic equipment for enforcement of traffic signal violations in an effort to reduce accidents.

Mr. Lebert gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the aldermen.

Police Chief Prandini stated that if and when the City Council approves this program, the following steps must be taken for implementation:

-B adopt an ordinance permitting the use of automated red light enforcement;

-B amend Administrative Hearing Ordinance to include adjudication of automated red light violations;

B -choose vendor; and

B -work with vendor to obtain IDOT permits and other needs.

Police Chief Prandini stated that traffic safety and the reduction of accidents resulting in injury or death is the goal of this initiative; we need to get a jump on this; Staff is recommending pursing this program as a means to keep our streets safe.

Mayor Arredia questioned whether the State or County could come into Des Plaines and do this if we decide not to; we are a home-rule community; this should be researched.

A lengthy discussion followed on various aspects of this program; additional information was requested, i.e.

B -copy of PowerPoint presentation;

B -survey of what other communities have experienced, what vendor they use and cost;

B -cost benefit analysis; and

B -if community is home-rule, can State or County come in and implement this program?

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 923 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he agrees that this should be done for safety not just for the revenue; if the State or County want to do this, let them.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council that Staff be authorized to provide additional information regarding the Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement Program, i.e. copy of PowerPoint presentation, communities survey, cost benefit analysis, impact of home-rule; for discussion at a future meeting. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

ZONING CASE 07-48-PUD-A MAP AMEND. & PRELIMINARY PUD/2200 E. GOLF:

Alderman Murphy reviewed this request from potential owner of property located at 2200 E. Golf Road (currently owned by United Stationers Supply Company) for Map Amendment to change existing zoning from C-3 General Commercial District to R-3 Townhouse Residential District; the Des Plaines Plan Commission recommends that the Map Amendment be approved, and the Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Exceptions be approved with conditions recommended by Staff and the added condition that petitioner meet all MWRD and IDOT requirements.

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan stated that the petitioner has been working with Staff for the past six (6) to eight (8) months; this is a mixed-use development of 102 condominiums and 121 townhouses; this is highly appropriate plan for this site; there were some issues about the parking so the petitioner has increased the surplus spaces from 68 to 108 surplus parking spaces.

Petitioner= s attorney, Katriina McGuire, Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron, Ltd., 222 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, addressed the Committee of the Whole and introduced the petitioner, Moses Kukerman, Lexington Homes and various members of his company, Tom Meyer and John Glenly; along with land planner, George Sorich; landscape architect Sharon Jones, and traffic consultant Luay Aboona; and answered questions from the aldermen.

Alderman Walsten asked about the quality of the materials; he is concerned. Mr. Tom Meyer said they have been building homes for 20 years; they build and deliver a good quality home.

Alderman Murphy stated that she visited the Lexington Home development in Morton Grove and was very impressed; it is a great development.

A resident at 210 N. East River Road addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they are promising a lot but so did Insignia; they promised many things like a pond for the water; the water goes into the Forest Preserves; Golf Road will be flooded; there will be traffic problems.

Todd, the consulting engineering for Lexington Homes, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they have designed this site in accordance with the requirements of the City and the MWRD; this project is self-contained within the development; water will be contained above and below ground.

Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff, and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 07-48-PUD-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 2200 E. Golf Road (and East River Road) from C-3 General Commercial District to R-3 Townhouse Residential District; and place Ordinance Z-2-08 on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten voted no.

Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission, and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 07-48-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Bulk Exceptions, and conditions, to permit construction of 102 condominium dwelling units and 121 townhouses on property located at 2200 E. Golf Road (and East River Road); and place Ordinance Z-3-08 on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.

Alderman Walsten stated he is concerned about inferior materials being used and that they are not LEAD certified; he will be voting no.

Alderman Beauvais stated that she is concerned about the parking spaces and that there are no parking pads in front of the units; she will be voting no.

Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and Walsten voted no.

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

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-9-08

Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-9-08, 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: $4,070,888.67. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

C.O. #1/ROOF REPLACE. POLICE STA. SINGLES ROOFING:

Moved by Argus, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Change Order #1 to contract with Singles Roofing Company, Inc., 345 S. Willard Avenue, Elgin, IL 60121, for Roof Replacement at Des Plaines Police Station (approved by the City Council on November 5, 2007 in the amount of $37,515), to repair certain deck sections, in the amount of $15,484/Building Replacement Budget; for a new contract amount of $52,999. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 2-Moylan, Walsten

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

AUTOMATED RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff be authorized to provide additional information regarding the Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement Program, i.e. copy of Power-Point presentation, communities survey, cost benefit analysis, impact of home-rule; for discussion at a future meeting. Motion declared carried.

ZONING CASE 07-48-PUD-A MAP AMEND. & PRELIMINARY PUD/2200 E. GOLF:

Ordinance Z-2-08

Ordinance Z-3-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 07-48-PUD-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 2200 E. Golf Road (and East River Road) from C-3 General Commercial District to R-3 Townhouse Residential District; and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-2-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO R-3 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 EAST GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Alderman Walsten voted no.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 07-48-PUD-A, to approve Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Permitted Planned Unit Bulk Exceptions, and conditions, to permit construction of 102 condominium dwelling units and 121 townhouses on property located at 2200 E. Golf Road (and East River Road); and place on First Reading Ordinance Z-3-08, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH SEVERAL PERMITTED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT BULK EXCEPTIONS FOR 2200 EAST GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais and Walsten voted no.

ORDINANCE Z-1-08 ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY:

Moved by Moylan, seconded by Higgason, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-1-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5-7, A ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING 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 Murphy, seconded by Walsten, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2008

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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