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, MAY 5, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 5, 2008.

ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and Argus. Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman Brookman arrived at 6:01 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived at 7:06 p.m.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.

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

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Mr. Akarshan Arvind, Baha= i Community, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

RECOGNITION:

Mayor Arredia introduced LMC Specialist Erin Smith from Terrace School, who recognized nine (9) students for their selection as students from one of only 100 schools in the State to present their technical expertise at the TECH 2008 Students for the Information Age showcase; the students demonstrated effective uses of technology infusion through their presentation of The Rainforest: Infusing Technology at Terrace School.

PRESENTATION:

Mayor Arredia introduced Chris Ladner, chairman of the Des Plaines Optimist Club Oratorical Contest, who introduced the two (2) local winners, Athena Saldanha and Miguel Hermandez; Athena and Miguel won at the regional contest and participated in the State finals; they each presented their winning oratory.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mrs. Margaret Polovchak, Director of Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, addressed the City Council inviting everyone to attend the Des Plaines Town Hall Meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.; speakers will discuss what Des Plaines offers for drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery; new laws that affect teens and adults, and learn to identify which energy drinks contain alcohol; we want to keep our community safe.

Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the City Council stating that he doesn= t have Cable television but he does like to watch the City Council meetings; he went to the Library but was told that they haven= t received CDs of the City Council meetings since December. City Manager Bajor said he would look into that matter.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City Council stating that he would like to respond to the comments made by Mr. Billmeyer on April 7, 2008. Mayor Arredia cautioned Mr. Burkross with his remarks because there is some potential legal action involved with this matter. Mr. Burkross stated that at no time during his comments on March 17, 2008 did he say anything about Mr. Billmeyer= s character; he has every right to make the statements he made; he is a resident of this City; he is against the purchase of Mr. Billmeyer= s property; he believes it was politically motivated.

Mr. Dan Allegrett, 1211 Brown Street, addressed the City Council thanking those that assisted him in getting his business license so he could move his business from Mt. Prospect to Des Plaines; he greatly appreciated the help he received from City Manager Bajor, Alderman Higgason, Building Official Spiel and Building Inspector Chris Fleming.

Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road, addressed the City Council asking if everyone had received a copy of a letter from Attorney Robert Gildo regarding 1401 Redeker Road; please consider this letter before making a decision to purchase this property. No one had received a copy of this letter, so Mrs. Van Slambrouck provided two copies.

Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council asking if the building at 640 Pearson Street will be torn down; it is in very poor condition. Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan said that the City has inquired if this property is for sale; it is not for sale; Staff is working with the owner to clean up this building. Mr. Sherwood also stated that parking is a real problem in the downtown area.

Helen, the owner of 640 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that she purchased the property six (6) months ago; they are planning a real big renovation; she promises that by the end of the year people will see a difference.

ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY/1401 REDEKER:

Resolution R-68-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that the City purchase 1401 Redeker Road for the amount of $800,000 and a relocation payment of $250,000, for a total purchase cost of $1,050,000; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-68-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1401 REDEKER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.

Alderman Moylan stated that he doesn= t think the City should be spending this amount of money for the purchase of this property at this time.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 4-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason, Argus

NAYS: 5-Moylan, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Arredia

ABSENT: 0-None

MOTION DECLARED FAILED.

CONSENT AGENDA:

City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 8, 8a, 10 and 10a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that Items 6, 6a, 11 and 11a be removed, and Alderman Moylan requested that Items 7, 7a and 7b be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 7b, 8, 8a, 10, 10a, 11 and 11a. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Murphy, 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; Ordinance MC 17-08 was adopted; and Resolution R-63-08 was adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 7, 2008, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held April 7, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Special meeting of the City Council held April 14, 2008, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held April 14, 2008. Motion declared carred as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 21, 2008, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent agenda.

INTERGOVERN. AGREEMENT/D.P. PARK DISTRICT SECURITY SERVICES:

Resolution R-59-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City Manager and City Clerk to execute A Intergovernmental Agreement@ with the Des Plaines Park District, 2222 Birch Street, to provide security services by trained Reserve/Auxiliary Police Officers at various Des Plaines Park District facilities during summertime hours from May 26, 2008 through September 1, 2008, at a cost of $25 per hour for each police officer (the officer will receive $22.50/hour with the difference covering administrative costs); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-59-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES AT ALL PARK DISTRICT FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT. 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.

DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPING CONTRACT AMENDMENT/ENABLING GARDEN AND PLANT CONTAINERS:

Resolution R-60-08

Resolution R-61-08

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend contract with ILT Vignocchi, 25865 W. Ivanhoe Road, Wauconda, IL 60084, for 2008 Comprehensive Landscape Designs for Downtown Des Plaines (approved by the City Council on August 6, 2007 in the amount of $201,975) to add Option 2 of the original bid for an Enabling Garden in the small park just east of the Des Plaines Library building at a cost of $129,930/TIF District #1 Funds; and accept proposal for concrete seasonal plant containers with annuals in retail district and Gateway Park for an additional cost of $28,550/TIF District #1 Funds; it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt:

Resolution R-60-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR AN ENABLING GARDEN TO BE ADDED TO THE DOWNTOWN COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE PROJECT. 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.

and

RESOLUTION R-61-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR CONCRETE SEASONAL PLANT CONTAINERS TO BE ADDED TO THE DOWNTOWN COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPING PROJECT. 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.

DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE MAINT. SVS./PHASE 2:

Resolution R-62-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to REFER BACK TO STAFF for further review the proposal to provide maintenance of the landscaping being installed as part of the 2008 Downtown Comprehensive Landscaping Project - Phase 2, for all planter beds along Miner and Ellinwood Streets, and Resolution R-62-08. Motion declared carried.

CONTRACT ADDENDUM/OAKTON ST. RETENTION BASIN PUMP REPLACEMENT:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-63-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve contract addendum with Trotter and Associates, Inc., 16 N. First Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174 (approved b y the City Council on March 5, 2007 to perform structural, electrical, mechanical and design services for replacement of storm water pumps at Oakton Street retention basin in the amount of $69,032.75) to cover additional engineering and construction services in the amount of $26,849.27 for a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $95,882.22/Capital Projects Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-63-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT ADDENDUM FROM TROTTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OAKTON STREET RETENTION BASIN PUMP REPLACEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

HOWARD AVENUE WATER TOWER PAINTING & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT:

Resolution R-64-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to REFER BACK TO STAFF for further review the contract for the Howard Avenue Water Tower painting and maintenance services, and Resolution R-64-08. Motion declared carried.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONTRACT:

Resolution R-66-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, that the contract for electricity supply be amended to read that the City Council will accept the bid offer for electricity supply not the City Manager.

Following discussion, Aldermen Brookman and Beauvais withdrew their motion.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Energy Choices, PC (an agency for MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative), 1954 First Street, Suite 106, Highland Park, IL 60035, to secure a competitively priced bid offer for electricity supply for various City facilities (no cost to the City); the City Manager be authorized to accept on behalf of the City the lowest responsible bid offer; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-66-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OFFER FOR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR 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.

ORDINANCE M-17-08 LIQ. LIC./782 W. OAKTON ST.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 17-08, 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 AR&A BROTHER, INC. D/B/A S & S FOOD & LIQUOR LOCATED AT 782 WEST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

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

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Smith, Chair

WARRANT REGISTER:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council approval of the May 5, 2008 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,082,374.75, and further recommend that Resolution R-65-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

ZONING CASE 07-63-A MAP AMEND. & FINAL PLAT/1909 TOUHY:

Alderman Murphy reviewed this matter, which was referred back to Staff on April 7, 2008, regarding the 66' roadway easement created to construct the development= s 28' wide street; Staff met with the developer and it was agreed that instead of a 66' right-of-way, there be a 66' roadway utility easement; in this way, the 28' street width remains, the public= s access to the utility corridor is maintained without the City having to assume responsibility for the driveways; the townhome residents will be able to park on their driveways without a licensing agreement with the City.

Petitioner Christopher Coleman, The Dearborn-Buckingham Group, 211 Waukegan Road, Suite 100, Northfield, IL 60093, Project Manager Brian Ratajczak, Spaceco, Inc., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018, and Attorney 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.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 07-63-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 1909 E. Touhy Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-3 Townhouse Residential District; and Ordinance Z-12-08 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff and recommend to the City Council to approve Final Plat for Buckingham Court Subdivision, 1909 E. Touhy Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and Resolution R-48-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

TEXT AMEND./PARKING REQUIREMENTS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS:

Alderman Murphy reviewed this matter, which was referred back to Staff on March 17, 2008, for a more encompassing analysis of the parking requirements necessary to support future development.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve Text Amendment to Article 3.5A-F.,1.,c., A Parking Requirements (Mixed Use Developments)@ of the Zoning Code to require at least two (2) reserved parking spaces per residential unit of the total spaces provided; and Ordinance Z-9-08 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

TEXT AMEND./PARKING REQUIREMENTS C-5 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council to approve Text Amendment to Article 7.3-8-F., A Supplemental Parking Requirements@ of the Zoning Code that no off-street parking shall be required for the first 2,500 sq. ft. of a use in the C-5 Central Business District; and Ordinance Z-10-08 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

LEASE AGREEMENT/PARKING OF SALES TRAILER 520 S. D.P. RIVER ROAD:

Alderman Murphy reviewed this request from River Plaines Assocation, LLC, d/b/a Everleigh, to move their sales trailer from the construction site at River Road and River Street to 520 S. Des Plaines River Road; parcel is currently under a short term lease with the Des Plaines Elks Lodge #1526, 495 Lee Street, for parking; the Elks are agreeable to the joint sharing of the site.

Alderman Beauvais asked that there be something in the lease that requires the developer to leave the property in good condition. Both City Attorney Wiltse and Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan assured Alderman Beauvais that the wording in the lease was sufficient.

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Land Lease for 520 D.P. River Road@ with River Plaines Associates, LLC, % Sertus Capital Partners, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60610, for a short term lease to permit parking of their sales trailer on the eastern most portion of 520 S. Des Plaines River Road, beginning May 6, 2008 until November 1, 2008; and Resolution R-69-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais voted no.

ENGINEERING - Alderman Walsten, Chair

ALLEY PAVEMENT ALTERNATIVES:

Director of Engineering Oakley gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding A Green Alley@ construction alternatives, which are an alternative to the typical Portland cement concrete or bituminous concrete (asphalt) pavements currently constructed in the City; there are three (3) types of green alleys: Permeable Concrete Pavers, Pervious Concrete Pavement and Porous Asphalt Pavement; the pros and cons of each pavement type along with conventional concrete pavement were presented.

Director Oakley stated that Staff is recommending a pilot program involving the construction of pervious concrete green alleys in 2009.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to the City Council that the pilot program for the construction of green alleys be held for discussion during the budget hearings for the Capital Improvement Program. Motion declared carried.

DESIGN ENGINEERING CONSULTING PROPOSALS/D.P. RIVER TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS:

Director of Engineering Oakley gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the improvements to the Des Plaines River Trail between Touhy Avenue and Golf Road; proposals were solicited from engineering consulting firms to prepare the project design; improvements will include additional street lighting, safety at trail crossings at major roadways, trail amenities such as benches, wayfinding signage, etc.

Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the plans sound great; are there any other communities that would like to join us? Mayor Arredia stated that Des Plaines is right in the center so other towns have asked us to join them.

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)= s A Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement@ with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., 450 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143, to provide design engineering services for the Des Plaines River Trail Improvements, from Touhy Avenue to Golf Road, in the amount of $291,779; source of funding from Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Grant of $233,423l.20 and 20% matching funds from the City of $58,355.80/Capital Project Funds; and Resolution R-67-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

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

ORDINANCE M-26-07 MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS UPDATE:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance M-26-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, A MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS,@ OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 2-Murphy, Argus

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE Z-6-08 TIME EXTENSION/1382-1398 PRAIRIE:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-6-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE Z-7-07, WHICH AUTHORIZED TWO MAJOR VARIATIONS TO SECTIONS 7.3-8 E. AND 10.8-2 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH A LOT AREA OF 27,700 SQUARE FEET WITH NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AT 1382-1398 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-134-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Moylan

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE Z-13-08 TIME EXTENSION/1050 OAKTON ST.:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance Z-13-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 24 MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH A MAJOR HEIGHT VARIATION GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-13-04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1050 EAST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES (Case 00-68-PUD-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,

Higgason, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Brookman

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-65-08

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-65-08, 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: $3,082,374.75. 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.

ZONING CASE 07-63-A MAP AMEND./1909 TOUHY:

Ordinance Z-12-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case 07-63-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property located at 1909 E. Touhy Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-3 Townhouse Residential District; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-12-08. Motion declared carried.

FINAL PLAT/1909 TOUHY:

Resolution R-48-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Final Plat for Buckingham Court Subdivision, 1909 E. Touhy Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-48-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR BUCKINGHAM COURT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1909 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll all, the vote was:

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

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

TEXT AMEND./PARKING REQUIREMENTS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS:

Ordinance Z-9-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Text Amendment to Article 3.5A-F.,1.,c., A Parking Requirements (Mixed Use Developments)@ of the Zoning Code to require at least two (2) reserved parking spaces per residential unit of the total spaces provided; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-9-08. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

TEXT AMEND./PARKING REQUIREMENT C-5 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:

Ordinance Z-10-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Text Amendment to Article 7.3-8-F., A Supplemental Parking Requirements@ of the Zoning Code that no off-street parking shall be required for the first 2,500 sq. ft. of a use in the C-5 Central Business District; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-10-08. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

LEASE AGREEMENT/PARKING OF SALES TRAILER 520 S. D.P. RIVER ROAD:

Resolution R-69-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute A Land Lease for 520 D.P. River Road@ with River Plaines Associates, LLC, % Sertus Capital Partners, LLC, 225 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 606010, for a short term lease to permit parking of their sales trailer on the eastern most portion of property located at 520 S. Des Plaines River Road, beginning May 6, 2008 until November 1, 2008; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-69-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY SHORT TERM LAND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RIVER PLAINES ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE EASTERN MOST PORTION OF 520 D.P. RIVER ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 1-Beauvais

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ALLEY PAVEMENT ALTERNATIVES:

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the pilot program for the construction of pervious concrete green alleys be held for discussion during the budget hearings for the Capital Improvement Program. Motion declared carried.

DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES/D.P. RIVER TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS:

Resolution R-67-08

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)= s A Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement@ with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., 450 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 300, Itasca, IL 60143, to provide design engineering services for the Des Plaines River Trail Improvements, from Touhy Avenue to Golf Road, in the amount of $291,779; source of funding from Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Grant of $233,423.20 and 20% matching funds from the City of $58,355.80/Capital Project Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-67-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 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.

ORDINANCE Z-12-08 MAP AMEND./1909 TOUHY:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-12B 08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 07-63-A). 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.

ORDINANCE Z-9-08 PARKING REQUIREMENT/MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-9-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 3.5A-F.,1.,c., A PARKING REQUIREMENTS (MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS),@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Argus

NAYS: 1-Smith

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ORDINANCE Z-10-08 PARKING REQUIREMENT/C-5 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT:

Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-10-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO 7.3-8 F., A SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Argus

NAYS: 1-Smith

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2008

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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