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 18, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, August 18, 2008.

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

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel. 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 6:31 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:10 p.m.

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

PRAYER:

The opening prayer was given by Reverend Gerald Rogala, St. Stephen Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

PRESENTATION:

Mayor Arredia introduced Howard Sloma, Chair of the 2008 Mayor= s Cup Baseball Tournament, who presented awards to the boys and girls championship teams: Devon Higgins Patriots, Central River Dogs, Devon Higgins Red Sox, Waycinden Rays, Waycinden Lighting and Des Plaines Baseball Casa Royals.

PERSONNEL/SALARY SCHED. AMENDMENT - MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Higgason, to concur with majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed regarding the salary schedule amendment for Management Personnel. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Brookman and Smith voted no.

CITIZEN PARTICIPA.:

Mrs. Anne Holmberg, 2556 Ballard Road, addressed the City Council stating that a Bessie= s Volunteer Meeting will be held Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, United Methodist Church; beginning Monday, September 8, 2008, Bessie= s Table will start serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. to anyone who wants a hot meal; volunteers are needed; Bessie= s Table has been nominated for the 2008 Governor= s Home Town Award.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City Council stating that the City should invite clergy from faiths other than protestant or catholic to give the prayer; we have all types of religions in Des Plaines; we should extend a welcome to all clergy.

Mr. John Marcopulos, Resurrection Health Care, 150 N. River Road, Suite 110, Des Plaines, addressed the City Council stating that Resurrection is proud to be part of the Des Plaines Pounds Down, a program focusing on improving overall health; they have several screening sites for weight and blood pressure testing from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Carl, 825 Center Street, addressed the City Council asking when the work would be done on the Miner Street Bridge; completion was promised for 2007; this is becoming a joke; no work is being done; it is tying up traffic; also, only one (1) railroad crossing should have been closed during the recent repairs.

GARBAGE ORD./REVISIONS:

Ordinance M-30-08

Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until September 2, 2008, the matter of the proposed City Code revisions to the Garbage Ordinance and Ordinance MC 30-08, scheduled to be discussed under Committee of the Whole this evening. Motion declared carried.

CONSENT AGENDA:

City Clerk McAllister requested that Items 3, 3a, 6, 6a, 7 and 7a be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy requested that Items 5, 5a and 15 be removed; Alderman Brookman requested that Items 12, and 12a be removed; and Alderman Walsten requested that Items 13 and 13a be removed.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to establish a Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 12, 12a, 13, 13a and 15. Motion declared carried.

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

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances MC 25-08 and MC 26-08 were adopted; Ordinance MC 29-08 was placed on First Reading and Resolutions R-100-08, R-101-08, R-102-08 and R-104-08 were adopted.

MINUTES:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 4, 2008, 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 regular meeting of the City Council held August 4, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ESTABLISH MODULAR NEWSRACK DISTRICT:

Ordinance M-28-08

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council asking where these newsracks would be located. Director of Public Works Dusckett explained the location sites.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 17 - Newsracks, of the City Code to add new provisions establishing a mandatory modular newsrack district in the downtown business district and the Cumberland Train Station; publications may lease a modular newsrack from the City at an annual fee of $25 per modular unit; no advertising, other than the name of the publication will be allowed on the modular units; and no individual news boxes will be permitted in the modular newsrack district; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 28-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, A BUSINESS REGULATIONS,@ CHAPTER 17, A NEWSRACKS,@ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried.

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY/NWMC AUCTION:

Consent Agenda

Ordinance M-29-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at the annual Northwest Municipal Conference Fall Vehicle & Equipment Auction to be held Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:00 a.m., Mt. Prospect Public Works Facility, 1700 W. Central Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, various Public Works Department vehicles and equipment that are deemed no long necessary or useful to or for the best interest of the City; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance MC 29-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ZONING CASE 08-26-CU CONDIT. USE/48 N. BROADWAY:

Ordinance Z-21-08

Alderman Murphy stated that she is concerned about the parking issue; they have only five (5) parking spaces; this may cause people to park in the residential area.

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan stated that they would be meeting in a small commercial area; five (5) parking spaces is sufficient for their small operation; if they expand, they would have to amend their Conditional Use.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE until September 2, 2008, the request for a Conditional Use to permit the operation of a place of worship in C-3 General Commercial District on property located at 48 N. Broadway and Ordinance Z-21-08. Motion declared carried.

ASSIGNMENT OF REVENUE NOTE/RIVER MILL TO NORWOOD PARTNERSHIP:

Resolution R-98-08

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the City Council asking why the City would be issuing a check to Norwood Partnership since that is not who we have the redevelopment agreement with. City Attorney Wiltse said the assignment of the Revenue Note is permitted as per the Redevelopment Agreement with River Mill, LLC; the City cannot reasonably withhold the assignment.

Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize the City to assign Limited Obligation Tax Increment Financing Revenue Note with River Mill, LLC (contained in their Redevelopment Agreement approved by the City Council on February 5, 2001 - Resolution R-18-01 for the development of a condominium building at River Road and Mill Street) to Norwood Partnership, LLC, 250 S. Northwest Highway, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL 60068; Check #263794 be reissued to Norwood Partnership, LLC in the amount of $40,879.04 in partial payment of redevelopment costs; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-98-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF A LIMITED OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REVENUE NOTE FROM RIVER MILL, LLC TO NORWOOD PARTNERSHIP, LLC. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

DESIGN SVS./CENTRAL ROAD BIKE LANE IMPROVEMENT

Resolution R-99-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until September 2, 2008, discussion on the proposal from SPACECO, Inc., 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018, to provide professional engineering and surveying services for the design of Central Road Bike Lane Improvements and Resolution R-99-08. Motion declared carried.

SURVEYING & DRAFT. SVS./2009 CIP:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-100-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, to provide topographic surveying and drafting services for street and underground utility work proposed in the 2009 Capital Improvement Program, in the amount of $49,155/Capital Projects Funds; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute necessary documents; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-100-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYING AND DRAFTING SERVICES AS PART OF THE 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

LEVEE 50 -1842 MINER BUILDING RESTORATION:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-101-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Studio Prague Construction Corporation, 962 Rose Avenue, Des Plaines, to replace joists and structural headers in the north section of 1842 Miner Street deemed necessary as a direct result of the Levee 50 partial demolition and reconstruction of this part of the building, in the amount of $11,000; the City of Park Ridge is responsible for 35% of this land rights mitigation cost as per the 1997 Des Plaines River-Rand Park Flood Control Project Sponsorship Agreement (approved by the City Council on July 21, 1997 - Resolution R-33-97); final cost to the City will be $7,150/Capital Projects Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-101-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH STUDIO PRAGUE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW JOISTS AND HEADERS AT 1842 MINER STREET, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $11,000. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda

VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT/1070-1090 OAKTON ST.:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-102-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute A Agreement for Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances on Private Property@ for police, traffic and parking enforcement for property located at 1070, 1080 and 1090 Oakton Street (FaithfulWorks, LLC); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-102-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER TITLES 5 A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,@ 6 A POLICE REGULATIONS@ AND 7 A MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC@ OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND NICK MITCHELL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1070, 1080 AND 1090 EAST OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

SOFTWARE/NORTH SUBURB. EMERGENCY COMM. CENTER:

Consent Agenda

Resolution R-104-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize purchase from sole source provider, Priority Dispatch, 139 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, of software package for emergency medical dispatch program in the amount of $14,640; authorize purchase from sole source provider, Enroute Emergency Systems, LLC, Sun Trust Financial Center, Suite 1500, 401 E. Jackson Street, Tampa, FL 33602, of a CAD Program in the amount of $4,650; for a total cost of $19,290/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-104-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SOFTWARE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE NORTH SUBURBAN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS AT A TOTAL COST OF $19,290. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

PURCHASE/REPLACEMENT TURNOUT GEAR:

Resolution R-105-08

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur with Staff recommendation to accept proposal from W. S. Darley Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160, for purchase of nineteen (19) sets of replacement Turnout Gear, in the amount of $35,433.10/$30,000 from CDBG Program Grant Funds and $5,433.10 from Budgeted Funds, plus shipping; it would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-105-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE BID OF W. S. DARLEY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF NINETEEN SETS OF REPLACEMENT TURNOUT GEAR AT A TOTAL COST OF $35,433.10. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

BID AWARD/2008 CIP REAR YARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS:

Resolution R-106-08

Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to POSTPONE until September 2, 2008, discussion on the bid award for the 2008 CIP Rear Yard Drainage Improvements and Resolution R-108-08. Motion declared carried. Alderman Higgason voted no.

LIQ. LIC./1141 LEE:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve Change of Ownership for Class A - Tavern Liquors Dealers License for property located at 1141 Lee Street, d/b/a Restaurant A Mehanata;@ contingent upon verification of background check. Motion declared carried.

ADVERTISING FOR BIDS:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Underground Irrigation System, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Motion declared carried

REAPPOINT.:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to approve Mayoral reappointments as follows:

CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION

James Albrecht, term to expire August 30, 2012

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Robert Muehlenbeck, term to expire April 30, 2010

Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-25-08 LIQ. LIC./1916 MANNHEIM:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 25-08, 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 E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TAQUERIA TEPA, INC., D/B/A TAQUERIA TEPA AT 1916 MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

ORDINANCE M-26-08 LIQ. LIC. UPDATE:

Consent Agenda

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance MC 26-08, 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. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.

APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINT.:

Presented for consideration (no action required) were the following appointment/reappointment:

Appointment:

YOUTH COMMISSION

Simon O= Brien (replacing Andy Samborski)

Reappointment:

CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION

Lisa Dubrock

(final action on these matters under Consent Agenda on September 2, 2008) 8/18/08

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 Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to recommend to the City Council approval of the August 18, 2008 - Warrant Register, in the total amount of $4,178,297.46, and further recommend that Resolution R-103-08 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Argus, Chair

BID AWARD/SILK FLOWER HANGING BASKETS:

Director of Public Works Dusckett reviewed his memo of August 5, 2008 and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding Staff= s recommendation that the City install silk flower hanging baskets on the downtown streetlight poles; live flower baskets typically must be smaller because the soil makes them heavier; also, they require maintenance such as watering and weeding and they must be replaced each year.

Alderman Higgason stated that she has received ten (10) calls regarding this matter; most are against installing silk hanging baskets.

Alderman Murphy stated that she can= t support this; she also has received many calls against silk hanging baskets.

Mayor Arredia stated that he would support live flower baskets; there is nothing like the real thing.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking what it would cost for live flower baskets. Director Dusckett said $18,500 per year plus maintenance. Mr. Burkross said someone should do a spreadsheet on what would actually be cheaper.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the City Council that the City reject all bids received for installation of Silk Flower Hanging Baskets on the downtown streetlight poles; void Resolution R-107-08; and City continue to install live flower baskets on the downtown streetlight poles. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Murphy, Chair

FRONT YARD ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/ZONING CODE REVISIONS:

Alderman Murphy stated that the current Zoning Code does not permit accessory structures of any type - sheds, pools, gazebos, pergolas - within the front yard in a residential district; the City has received many requests from residents wanting to build or place an accessory structure in their front yard; to do that, a major variance must be granted; both the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff are requesting policy guidance on this issue.

Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan gave a brief PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the aldermen.

Alderman Brookman stated that she is against any hard prohibition against accessory structures in front yards; this should be considered on a case by case basis.

Alderman Walsten stated that he is concerned about the noise this might cause to neighbors.

Alderman Argus stated that we should keep the Code as it is now.

Alderman Murphy asked if we should look at establishing some standards; she prefers to consider the requests on a case by case basis.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he thinks it will look A tacky@ to have something like that in a front yard; it will affect property values.

Mr. Toby Gilbert, 1440 Wicke Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole and showed pictures of his front yard; no one has complained about this; this will be 100' from the street.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole suggesting to Mr. Gilbert that he pass a petition around his neighborhood; the City gives variations for other things, why not here; it doesn= t sound like there will be a noise problem; this should be considered on a case by case basis.

Mr. Carlos Burton, 1738 Cora Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that his house was the one with the flowers in the PowerPoint presentation; he is very proud of his yard.

Mrs. Marie Burton, 1738 Cora Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole and showed pictures of her yard and invited the aldermen to come see her yard; it is beautiful.

Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that if you grant one variation, you will have to keep granting variations; there will no check and balance.

Carl, 825 Center Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that he is concerned about the safety factor; can kids get into the yard where the pool is? Alderman Murphy said there is a fence requirement around any swimming pool.

Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the Zoning Board of Appeals is not just an advisory body, they are able to approve certain variations; he is against that; everything should come to the City Council.

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the City Council that no changes be made to the Zoning Code regarding front yard accessory structures.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a substitute motion and recommend to the City Council that the matter of front yard accessory structures be referred back to Committee and Staff for further review and recommendation. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Moylan and Argus voted no.

TERM LIMITS:

Alderman Brookman reviewed the matter of term limits which was discussed by the Committee of the Whole on July 31, 2008 and continued to this date.

Aldermen Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Murphy, and Argus stated that they are not in favor of placing a referendum on the November 4, 2008 ballot regarding term limits.

Carl, 825 Center Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that we need new blood on the City Council.

Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that passing petitions is not easy; he has done it; it is hard work; but even if it is on the ballot, be prepared to work hard - on both sides.

Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole and read a statement (in City Council folder) in support of leaving term limits as they are.

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to recommend to the City Council to makes no change to the present term limits for elected officials.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Walsten, to make a substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that a referendum be placed on the November 4, 2008 election ballot regarding term limits for the position of City Clerk.

Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the Whole that he could support removing term limits for the City Clerk if she could be exempt from serving on the Electoral Board.

Mrs. Sue D= Hondt, 464 Amherst Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she feels the City Clerk should not be included in term limits; a referendum gives residents a chance to vote again if they feel a mistake was made.

Mr. Carl Gulley, 1408 Wedgewood Avenue, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that the aldermen are talking about something that was done because there were a lot of things wrong with our City; you should be spending your time on important issues-like a professional purchasing agent.

Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was:

AYES: 2-Walsten, Smith

NAYS: 5-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Argus

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

MOTION DECLARED FAILED.

Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:

AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason

Brookman, Walsten, Argus

NAYS: 1-Smith

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

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

ZONING CASE 08-25-CU CONDIT. USE/946 THACKER ST.:

Ordinance Z-20-08

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Moylan, to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 08-25-CU, to grant request for Conditional Use, with conditions, to permit the expansion of an existing house of worship in R-1 Single-Family Residential District on property located at 946 Thacker Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-20-08. Motion declared carried.

WARRANT REGISTER:

Resolution R-103-08

Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-103-08, 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: $4,178,297.46. Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

BID AWARD/SILK FLOWER HANGING BASKETS:

Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City reject all bids received for installation of Silk Flower Hanging Baskets on the downtown streetlight poles; void Resolution R-107-08; and City continue to install live flower baskets on the downtown streetlight poles. Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.

FRONT YARD ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/ZONING CODE REVISIONS:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the matter of front yard accessory structures be referred back to Committee and Staff for further review and recommendation. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Moylan and Argus voted no.

TERM LIMITS:

Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to make no change to the present term limits for elected officials. Motion declared carried.

PETITIONS/1960-1984 S. CHESTNUT & 1372-1384 HOWARD AVE.:

Mayor Arredia referred petitions received in the City Clerk= s Office on August 6, 2008 requesting repair of the alleyway behind residences at 1960-1984 S. Chestnut Street and 1372-1384 Howard Avenue, to Staff for review and report.

ORDINANCE Z-20-08 CONDIT. USE/946 THACKER ST.:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-20-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING HOUSE OF WORSHIP AT 946 THACKER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 08-25-CU). Upon roll call, the vote was

AYES: 7-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,

Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus

NAYS: 0-None

ABSENT: 1-Beauvais

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Donna McAllister, MMC - CITY CLERK

APPROVED BY ME THIS

DAY OF , 2008

Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR

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