05/06/2019MINUTES 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 6, 2019
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by City Clerk Tsalapatanis at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 6, 2019.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson,
Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development
McMahon, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
City Clerk Tsalapatanis announced that Mayor Bogusz will not be in attendance
for tonight's meeting and asked for a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman to appoint Alderman Smith as Mayor
Pro Tem for tonight's meeting only. Upon voice vote, motion declared
unanimously carried.
The prayer was offered by Alderman Charewicz, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Pro Tem Smith presented Human Resources Director Light with a
Proclamation declaring Public Service Recognition Week as
May 5 — May 11, 2019.
CITIZEN A Representative of the Des Plaines Post Office announced that Saturday,
PARTICIPATION: May 11, 2019 is Letter Carrier's Food Drive Day.
Representatives from the Des Plaines Community Foundation Youth
Commission presented recognition plaques to Alderman Robinson, Alderman
Sayad and Alderman Charewicz.
Resident Dan Wilson extended his appreciation to Alderman Robinson,
Alderman Sayad, and Alderman Charewicz for their service.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Tim Darrey announced that National Safe Boating
Week is May 18 -May 24, 2019.
Des Plaines Park District Executive Director Don Miletic extended his
appreciation to Alderman Robinson, Alderman Sayad and Alderman Charewicz
for their dedication to improve the City of Des Plaines.
(Cont.)
CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
AWARD 2019 CIP
CONTRACT B/
STREET &
UTILITY/
DIMEO
BROTHERS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-82-19
APPROVE
JOHN NERI
CONSTRUCTION/
2019 CIP
CONTRACT C/
STREET &
UTILITY:
Consent Agenda
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St Zachary Boy Scout Troop 160 thanked Alderman Sayad for his assistance and
support and expressed best wished to the outgoing Aldermen.
Pursuant to City Code, City Clerk Tsalapatanis opened the sole bid received on
May 3, 2019 for the Purchase of One Utility Stepvan. The bid was submitted by
Northwest Trucks, Inc. Palatine, IL in the amount of $167,243. This bid was
referred to Staff for review.
City Clerk Tsalapatanis extended her sincerest condolences to the family of
Firefighter Paul Miller.
City Clerk Tsalapatanis announced that the 50th Anniversary of Municipal Clerk's
Week is May 5 -May 11, 2019 and extended her appreciation to all Municipal
Clerks.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, to establish the Consent Agenda. Motion
declared unanimously carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Requests were approved; Ordinance M-13-19 was
approved; Ordinance M-10-19, M-12-19 were adopted; Resolution R-82-19,
R-83-19, R-84-19, R-85-19, R-86-19, R-87-19, R-88-19 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-82-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DIMEO BROTHERS,
INC FOR THE 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CONTRACT B. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-83-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN NERI
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC FOR THE 2019 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
CONTRACT C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-83-19
APPROVE
AGMT/WHEN
NATURAL CALLS/
ANIMAL
CONTROL:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-84-19
AWARD BID/
PURCHASE FIRE
HYDRANTS/
CORE & MAIN LP:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-85-19
APPROVE AGMT/
LEXIS NEXIS/
E -CRASH
SOFTWARE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-86-19
APPROVE
SOFTWARE
PURCHASE/
TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
R-87-19
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
SERVERS AND
SERVICES/
NETRIX LLC:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-88-19
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-84-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AL HARDING D/B/A
WHEN NATURE CALLS FOR NUISANCE ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-85-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE & MAIN, LP
FOR THE PURCHASE OF MUELLER FIRE HYDRANTS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-86-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS NEXIS FOR
ECRASH SOFTWARE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-87-19, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF INCODE COURT
SUITE AND BRAZOS E -CITATION SOFTWARE FROM TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-88-19, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SERVERS AND
RELATED SERVICES FROM NETRIX, LLC. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SECOND
READING/
ORD. M-10-19/
DISPOSITION OF
PROPERTY:
Consent Agenda
SECOND
READING/
ORD. M-12-19/
SALE OF 1620-1630
HIGGINS ROAD:
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
LIQUOR LICENSE/
ALLEGRETTI'S/
933 E OAKTON:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-13-19
AUTHORIZE CITY
TO ADVERTISE
TO BID:
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Second Reading
Ordinance M-10-19, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Second Reading
Ordinance M-12-19, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1620-1630 HIGGINS ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, A SALE, PURCHASE AND ESCROW
AGREEMENT, AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the Minutes of the City
Council of May 6, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Ordinance M-13-19, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS E
LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Authorize the City Clerk to
Advertise for Bid the Des Plaines Theatre Marquee Replacement Project. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to approve the Closed Session Minutes
of the City Council of April 15, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Charewicz, Chair
Alderman Charewicz presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the May 6, 2019 — Warrant Register in the Amount of $5,410,663.81
and further recommend that Resolution R-90-19 be adopted at appropriate time
this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried
CONSIDERATION
OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
PROGRAM
FUNDING:
CONSIDERATION
OF A LICENSE
AGMT/
DES PLAINES
METRA TRAIN
CONCESSION:
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COMMUNITY SERVICES — Alderman Chester, Chair
During the FY2019 Budget, the City Council approved $150,000 be allocated to
Social Service Funding. These funds will be disbursed to social service agencies
that provide services to Des Plaines residents that are in need.
The Health and Human Services department utilizes a point system to help assist
with the allocation and distribution of the 2019 funding. Thirty-nine agencies
requested funding this year.
HHS Staff presented a list of the 2019 recommendations and the point system
spreadsheet for review and recommended to fund the 39 agencies.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman to approve a Resolution to
Authorize Disbursement of Social Services Funds to thirty-nine Agencies; and
further recommend that R-81-19 be adopted at the appropriate time this evening.
Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. Alderman Sayad abstained.
Alderman Chester was informed that the American Legion building at
1291 Oakwood Avenue sustained significant water damage last week due to a
faulty roof. The cost to repair the roof will cost approximately $25,000. The
consensus of the committee is to bring this item back to the May 20, 2019 meeting
for discussion.
LEGAL AND LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chair
Director of Community and Economic Development Mike McMahon reviewed a
memorandum dated April 25, 2019.
With the sudden closure of The Local Coffee Tea and Sweets coffee shop located
in the Des Plaines Downtown Metra Train Station on December 21, 2018, the
City began the process of terminating the License Agreement with the then
licensee and began a search for a new concession operator. In an effort to increase
competition and in the interest of transparency, staff prepared a Request for
Statements of Interest that was made public on March 8, 2019.
A selection committee reviewed the three submittals and conducted interviews
with all three parties. After a thorough vetting of the respondents, the committee
recommended that the City begin negotiations with CRAFT Management, Inc.
DBA CRAFT Donuts and Coffee (CRAFT).
John and Allison Reno, the owners of CRAFT, have over 20 years of experience
in the food industry and in 2018 opened their first CRAFT location in
West Dundee, IL. CRAFT offers unique handmade donuts, utilizing fresh
ingredients made daily along with specialty coffee and drink products.
After authorization, staff negotiated a licensee agreement with CRAFT. Key
points of the agreement are as follows:
(Cont.)
CONSIDERATION
OF PURCHASE
AND SALE AGMT/
769 HOLIDAY
LANE/LEASE TO
SELF-HELP
CLOSET AND
PANTRY:
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
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• The agreement is for an exclusive license for concession within the subject
property to provide food and beverage for sale to the general public through
a counter service style cafe;
• The initial term of the Agreement will be for five years;
• The licensee will pay to the City a monthly fee in the initial amount of
$700.00. The license fee will increase on the anniversary of the
commencement date by an amount equal to 3% of the previous year's license
fee; and
• The minimum concession hours is no later than 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
through Friday. The licensee may be open outside of the minimum hours at
their discretion.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-94-19.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz to Approve a License Agreement for
Concessions at the Des Plaines Downtown Metra Train Station; and further
recommend that R-94-19 be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Upon
voice vote, motion declared carried.
City Manager Bartholomew explained the City and the Self -Help Pantry have
been working together for a long time to find a larger location for the Self -Help
Closet and Pantry.
In October 2000, the City acquired 600 East Algonquin Road, the current location
of the Des Plaines Self -Help Closet and Pantry for $200,000 of which the full
amount was reimbursed to the City through grants received. The Des Plaines
Self -Help Closet and Pantry has out grown its current location. They routinely
rent a selfstorage building to store the donations they receive. The plan going
forward is that the City would purchase 769 Holiday Lane, make needed repairs,
and lease the building to the Des Plaines Self -Help Closet and Pantry. The Pantry
would then contribute $125,000 to the needed repairs. Once relocated, the City
would sell the current location at 600 East Algonquin Road to help offset the cost
of repairs.
Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution R-95-19.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Rodd to Authorize City Manager to enter into
a purchase and sale agreement for 769 Holiday Lane in the amount of $265,000
with a 90 -day due diligence period for the purpose of leasing the property to the
Des Plaines Self -Help Closet and Pantry; and further recommend that R-95-19 be
adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared
carried.
MAYOR PRO TEM SMITH DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
WAS NOW BACK IN REGULAR SESSION
CONSIDER CU/
ASSEMBLY USE/
2064 S RIVER
ROAD:
Ordinance
Z-7-19
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER;
Resolution
R-90-19
AUTHORIZE
DISBURSEMNT OF
SOCIAL SERVICE
FUNDS:
Resolution
R-81-19
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Alderman Sayad explained that this item is a continued discussion from the
April 15, 2019 City Council meeting.
The petitioner, Mr. Peter Mathew Kulangara, is representing the Chicago Social
Club. The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
Commercially Zoned Assembly Use at 2064 River Road. This property contains
a two-story, 2,355 square foot building and a surface parking lot with 15 off-street
parking spaces. The building contains an office used by the property owner,
Anthony Raimondo, and an office devoted to a tenant, International Leak
Detection. The petitioner wishes to obtain a Conditional Use Permit that would
allow for the use of the second floor of the building as a social club that would
house social and community activities.
Alderman Chester obtained clarification on several items specifically, that if the
petitioner constructs a paved parking lot Metropolitan Water Reclamation
District will require a water vault to be installed.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Charewicz to adopt Ordinance Z-7-19, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE
A COMMERCIALLY ZONED ASSEMBLY USE IN THE C-3 ZONING
DISTRICT AT 2064 S. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #19-
007 -CU). Upon voice vote, motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-90-19, 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: $5,410,663.81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-81-19, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDS TO
THIRTY-NINE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
ABSTAIN: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
APPROVE
LICENSE
AGMT/CRAFT
MANAGEMENT/
CONCESSION IN
DOWNTOWN
TRAIN STATION:
Resolution
R-94-19
APPROVE
PURCHASE AND
SALE AGMT/
769 HOLIDAY
LANE:
Resolution
R-95-19
ACKNOWLEDGE
JOHN ROBINSON:
Resolution
R-91-19
ACKNOWLEDGE
DICK SAYAD:
Resolution
R-92-19
ACKNOWLEDGE
MIKE
CHAREWICZ:
Resolution
R-93-19
RECESS:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-94-19, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CRAFT MANAGEMENT,
INC FOR THE OPERATION OF A CONCESSION IN THE DOWNTOWN
TRAIN STATION. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to concur with recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-95-19, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
769 HOLIDAY LANE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Resolution R-91-19, A
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING JOHN ROBINSON FOR HIS SERVICE
AS ALDERMAN. Upon voice vote, motion declared unanimously carried.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to adopt Resolution R-92-19, A
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING DICK SAYAD FOR HIS SERVICE AS
ALDERMAN. Upon voice vote, motion declared unanimously carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Resolution R-93-19, A
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MIKE CHAREWICZ FOR HIS
SERVICE AS ALDERMAN. Upon voice vote, motion declared unanimously
carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to Recess the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
for the presentation of plaques to the outgoing elected officials and the swearing-
in of the newly elected officials. Upon voice vote, motion declared unanimously
carried.
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PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Pro Tem Smith presented plaques of appreciation to:
John Robinson, Second Ward Alderman, 2009-2019
Dick Sayad, Fourth Ward Alderman, 1999-2007 and 2011-2019
Mike Charewicz, Eighth Ward Alderman, 2011-2019
SWEARING-IN The Honorable Judge Bruce Lester administered the Oath of Office to the
CEREMONY: following newly -elected officials:
Colt Moylan — Alderman — Second Ward
Artur Zadrozny — Alderman — Fourth Ward
Malcolm Chester — Alderman — Sixth Ward
Andrew Goczkowski — Alderman — Eighth Ward
COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Smith called the meeting back to order at 8:40 p.m.
RECONVENED:
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Goczkowski.
COMMITTEE ON Moved by Rodd, seconded by Chester to elect Alderman Smith as Chairman and
COMMMITTES: Alderman Brookman as Co -Chairman of the Committee on Committees. The
Committee forms will be made available to Aldermen and a date for a meeting of
the Committee on Committees will be announced at a future time.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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