Council Minutes 04-20-20MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
ORDER: to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was lived -streamed via:
http://desplaines.org/accessdeplaines and played on DPTV Channel 17 on Monday,
April 20, 2020.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski. A quorum was present.
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 Anderson, Police Chief Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer was offered by City Clerk Tsalapatanis followed by the Pledge of
PLEDGE: Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PUBLIC General Counsel Friedman explained the City of Des Plaines continues to follow social
COMMENT: distancing requirements and Governor Pritzker's Stay -at -Home Order. In response to
the risks created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order
2020-07 on March 16, 2020, suspending the Open Meetings Act provision relating to in-
person attendance by the members of the public body. Tonight's meeting is allowed to be
conducted via video conferencing.
Section 2.06(g) of the Open Meetings Act provides that, "any person shall be permitted an
opportunity to address public officials under the rules established and recorded by the
public body." This OMA requirement remains in effect. The City Council has previously
adopted rules of public comment, but those rules do not contemplate the need to have
meetings only by audio or video means. Therefore, it is appropriate and useful for the City
Council to establish the proposed supplemental rule for public comment that will provide
the standards for making public comments during virtual meetings of the City Council and
other public bodies of the City. Resolution No. R-87-20 provides for the necessary
supplemental rule that will be convenient for the public and will assure consistency for so
long as the Governor's Stay -At -Home order remains in place.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Goczkowski,
to approve Resolution R-87-20, A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL RULE CONCERNING PUBLIC
COMMENTS DURING VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
OTHER CITY BOARDS, COMMISIONS, AND COMMITTEES. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Public comments were allowed to be e-mailed to publiccomments@desplaines.org or
phoned in to the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 20, 2020. Exhibit
A are the emails received and read aloud by City Clerk Tsalapatanis.
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Cont.) The majority of the public's comments focused on two items: to mandate face covering
and to address the high number of COVID-19 cases within the City of Des Plaines.
Following a discussion with the Cook County Public Health Department, City
Manager Bartholomew cited the reason why the confirmed number of COVID-19 is
escalated in the 60018 zip code is due to the fact that Des Plaines shares the 60018
with an unincorporated Maine Township area adjacent to the city.
General Counsel Friedman explained that Mayor Bogusz has the authority to mandate
face covering within the city limits based on his emergency powers.
The consensus of the City Council was to mandate face covering while working at or
visiting an essential business.
Police Chief Kushner explained that individuals found not wearing a mask will be
persuaded to follow the city requirement and as a last resort be issued a city citation
for public endangerment.
Information pertaining to this mandate will be disseminated to the public and will go
into enforcement in a few days.
MAYORAL On March 16, 2020, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines
ANNOUNCEMENT related to the COVID-19 emergency was authorized. The Declaration provided that:
1) the City may enter into contracts for the emergency purchase of goods and services;
2) the City Manager may implement emergency staffing protocols pursuant to the
City's respective collective bargaining agreements; and (3) directed City officials and
employees to cooperate with other government agencies.
In accordance with Illinois statutes, the Mayor's Declaration lasted only for a period
of seven days, unless it was extended by action of the City Council. At its
March 16, 2020 emergency meeting, the City Council, by motion,
extended the
Declaration until the next City Council meeting.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Chester to extend the Mayor's March 16, 2020
Declaration of Civil Emergency until the end of the next regular, special, or emergency
meeting of the City Council. . Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
CONSENT Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to establish the Consent Agenda.
AGENDA: Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
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Cont.) Moved by Goczkowski, seconded Lysakowski, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
AWARD
BID/ALGONQUIN
ROAD LIFT
STATION/MARC
KRESMERY
CONSTRUCTION:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-68-20
DECLARE
THYSSENKRUPP
ELEVATOR IN
DEFAULT:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-70-20
AWARD BID/
DES PLAINES
THEATRE
ELEVATOR/
COLLEY
ELEVATOR
COMPANY:
Resolution
R-80-20
REJECT ALL
BIDS/OAKTON
STREET WATER
TANK
REPAINTING:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-71-20
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-8-20; Resolutions R-68-20, R-70-20, R-71-20,
R-72-20, R-73-20, R-79-20, R-80-20, R-81-20, R-82-20, R-83-20 were approved.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-68-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MARC KRESMERY
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE ALGONQUIN ROAD LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-70-20, A
RESOLUTION DECLARING THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR COMPANY TO BE
IN DEFAULT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION R-152-19 FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR AT THE DES PLAINES THEATRE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-80-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COLLEY ELEVATOR
COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR AT THE
DES PLAINES THEATRE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-71-20,
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE OAKTON STREET WATER
TANK PAINTING PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE
REDUCTION OF
SECURITY/
COLFAX
CROSSING PUD/
300 WESTERN
AVENUE:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-72-20
APPROVE
SUPPORT/DCEO
GRANT/
RESURFACING
OF ALGONQUIN
ROAD:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-73-20
APPROVE AGMT/
MUTUAL AID
DURING UTILITY
EMERGENCIES:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-79-20
APPROVE CITY
CODE
AMENDEMENT/
LIQUOR LICENSE
DESCRIPTION:
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-20
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
AUTHORIZE
PAYMENT
UNDER PROTEST/
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Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-72-20, A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING THE
REDUCTION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR COLFAX CROSSING
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-73-20, A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-79-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE ILLINOIS WATER AND
WASTEWATER MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Ordinance M-8-20, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE 4 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE REGARDING THE CLASS L LIQUOR LICENSE DESCRIPTION. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to approve the Minutes of the City
Council meeting of March 16, 2020, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-81-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST TO
COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, COMCAST CORPORATION, AT&T
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Cont.) INCORPORATED, AND WIDE OPEN WEST INCORPORATED FOR THE
RELOCATE RELOCATION OF UTILITIES AT 1420 MINER STREET AND THE ADJACENT
UTILITIES/ ALLEY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
1420 MINER
STREET:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-81-20
APPROVE Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-82-20, A
PURCHASE/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BURWOOD GROUP, INC
NIMBLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NIMBLE STORAGE HARD DRIVE AND RELATED
STORAGE/ EQUIPMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
BURWOOD Agenda.
GROUP:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-82-20
APPROVE Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-83-20, A
FUNDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE
REQUEST/ GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE COMMUNITY AND
BUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET LINE ITEM 6601: SUBSIDEY-
ASSISTANCE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
PROGRAM: Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-83-20
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Chester, Chairman
Alderman Chester presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Lysakowski, to ratify the Warrant Register of
April 6, 2020 in the Amount of $4,978,331.13 and approve Resolution R-74-20. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Cont.)
CONSIDER FINAL
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION/
2282 EASTVIEW
DRIVE:
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Moved by Chester, seconded by Lysakowski, to approve the Warrant Register of
April 20, 2020 in the Amount of $2,864,860.66 and approve Resolution R-84-20.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Rodd, Chair
The petitioner, Andrzej L. Bednarczyk, on behalf of Eugeniusz Boronski, is requesting
a Final Plat of Subdivision for the property located at 2282 Eastview Drive. The subject
property is 0.500 acres in size and is comprised of one lot, which is improved with a
single-family house as shown in the Plat of Survey. This applicant successfully
obtained a Tentative Plat of Subdivision approval and a major variation approval for
lot width in 2019 for the same lot configuration. The proposed lots will meet all other
subdivision regulations.
The petitioner proposes to subdivide the 21,697.52 -square foot lot into two lots and
construct a new single-family home as shown in the Proposed Site Plan. Both proposed
lots will have a width of 50 -feet and an area of 9,350 -square feet. The variation requests
for lot width and side yard setback were approved with conditions at the
September 3, 2020 City Council meeting. The existing property boundaries extend
into the Eastview Drive right-of-way and the petitioner is proposing to dedicate the
eastern 33 -feet of the existing property, totaling 330 -square feet, to the City of
Des Plaines as shown on the Final Plat of Subdivision.
A Landscape Plan has been submitted with the Final Subdivision application.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6- 0) that the City Council approve of
the request.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-75-20 with the following conditions:
1. The portion of the property within the prescribed Eastview Drive roadway shall be
dedicated to the City of Des Plaines.
2. The site plan provided for the new homes will be non-binding.
3. That all drawings comply with all applicable codes.
4. Any bond or warranty required by the City of Des Plaines shall be produced and
posted prior to recording the Final Plat of Subdivision.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-75-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR BORONSKI'S
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2282 EASTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Cont.)
CONSIDER FINAL
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION /
614 BIRCHWOOD
AVENUE:
CONSIDER
SUPPORT OF
COOK COUNTY
CLASS 6B TAX
INCENTIVE/
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AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
The petitioner, Andrzej L. Bednarczyk on behalf of Zenon Heldak, is requesting a Final
Plat of Subdivision for the property located at 614 Birchwood Avenue. The subject
property is 0.460 acres in size and is comprised of one vacant lot. The frame shed
shown near the northwest corner of the property on the Plat of Survey has since been
removed. This applicant successfully obtained a Tentative Plat of Subdivision approval
in 2019 for the same lot configuration.
The petitioner proposes to subdivide the 20,041.80 -square foot lot into two lots and
construct two new single-family homes. Both proposed lots will have a width of 60 -
feet and an area of 10,020 -square feet. There are no variation requests with this
application as all proposed lots will meet the 55 -foot minimum lot width and 6,875 -
square foot minimum interior lot area requirements for properties in the R-1, Single -
Family Residence district.
A Landscape Plan has been submitted with the Final Subdivision application.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (5-0) that the City Council approve of
the request.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-76-20 with the following conditions:
1. Sidewalks shall be added along the Birchwood Avenue right-of-way for the width
of the entire property.
2. The site plan provided for the new homes will be non-binding.
3. That all drawings comply with all applicable codes.
4. Any bond or warranty required by the City of Des Plaines shall be produced and
posted prior to recording the Final Plat of Subdivision.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-76-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR HELDAK'S
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 614 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion carried.
Chicago Industrial Portfolio Owner LLC, owner of the 104,610 square foot building,
which is situated on a 4.7 acre property, has a potential end user willing to occupy the
entire building contingent on obtaining a Cook County Class 6b Property Tax
Abatement. The proposed end user is ERC Midwest which is a business that tests and
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Cont.) processes various waste materials such as oils used from food manufacturing
1794 S WINTHROP companies.
DRIVE:
The building has been vacant for over four years due to the unique size and ceiling height.
The applicants received a Class 6b resolution, Resolution R-180-17, from City Council
in 2017 in an attempt to attract a new business, but that Class 6b expired on
November 20, 2019 as the resolution stated that the owner needed to have the building
occupied within a two year period in order for the Class 6b resolution to remain valid.
That was not accomplished in the allotted time frame, but the building owner now has an
end user willing to occupy the entire space and both parties will invest over $
969,000. To
date, the ownership has invested over $700,000 in the building including milling and
resurfacing the parking lot, upgrading various bathrooms and replacing parts of the roof.
Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution R-77-20.
Alderman Brookman requested more information about the tenants of the property.
Without objection, this item will be postponed until more information is received.
CONSIDER Pasquale (Joe) Lucchetto from AP Markets Inc., d/b/a Windy City Produce, have filed
BUSINESS a Business Assistance Program application requesting $35,000.00 under the Facade
ASSISTANCE and Interior Build Out programs to renovate a vacant 10,200 square foot space located
GRANT/ at 959 E. Oakton Street. This particular space has been vacant for several years and
959 E OAKTON the applicants are proposing to re -activate it with a new grocery store that specializes
STREET: in fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and an assortment of prepared foods.
The applicants have been operating the original Windy City Produce in Chicago, IL
since 2015. The Des Plaines location will be the second location. The operator is
planning on several improvements to the exterior and interior including constructing a
new commercial grade kitchen for the deli, butcher area and for limited prepared foods,
adding two new ADA compliant bathrooms, installing new columns and exterior
elevation materials for the front entry and installing new outside lighting fixtures.
The applicant is spending much more than the $175,950 construction value identified
above, as the vacant building will also see new store fixtures, a commercial -grade
hood, modernized plumbing and other interior enhancements.
Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-78-20.
Alderman Lysakowski supports all business assistance programs but believes it is in
the best interest of the city to postpone issuing grant funds until more information is
received regarding the current economic status.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-78-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
FOR FACADE AND INTERIOR BUILD -OUT IMPROVEMENTS AT
959 E OAKTON STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 1- Lysakowski
ABSENT: 0- None
CONSIDER
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
GRANT/
1191 S ELMHURST
ROAD:
CONSIDER
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
GRANT/
1175 LEE STREET:
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Motion carried.
Jonathan Teeter, owner of Evolution Music Holdings LLC, has filed a business
assistance application requesting $19,931.57 under the Interior Build -Out and Facade
programs to build -out and open a retail store at 1191 S. Elmhurst Road, the former
Radio Shack space. The applicant is also requesting a waiver to start working on the
interior build -out prior to City Council consideration.
The applicant, owns and operates three other Evolution Music stores throughout
Chicagoland. The 3,090 square foot space on Elmhurst Road will be his fourth location
and will offer musical instrument sales, repairs and service as well as music lessons.
Mr. Teeter has been growing his self-created brand since 2011 and this new location
may employ as much as 25 employees including a general manager, retail associates,
musical instructors and a music instrument repairperson. The estimated cost of
improvements is $74,383.40
Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-85-20.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-85-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
FOR FACADE AND INTERIOR BUILD -OUT IMPROVEMENTS AT
1191 S ELMHURST ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 1- Lysakowski
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion carried.
Raffaelo and Jackie Cianfaglione, owners of Norridge Ace Hardware, have filed a
business assistance application requesting a total of $100,000 under the Interior Build -
Out and Facade programs to build -out and open a hardware store at 1175 Lee Street.
The applicants are also requesting a waiver to the Interior Build -Out amount to increase
the maximum award amount from $15,000 to $95,775 due to the size of the unit and
the amount of investment needed to reactivate this space with a hardware store.
The applicants are desirous to expand their number of Ace Hardware locations by
opening one in the City of Des Plaines. Part of their construction scope is to demolition
a large wall that divides the former retail portion and the warehouse section of the Lee
Auto Parts store in order to open up the space for a larger retail footprint. Additionally,
they are proposing to add new partition walls to help define the retail space, add new
permanent store fixtures per Ace Hardware corporate specifications, and install several
new improvements such as lighting, flooring and bathrooms. The estimated cost of
improvements is $740,290.
The proposed Ace Hardware will be the largest protype of the Ace Hardware brand
which encompasses nearly 16,000 square feet of space. Staff has been working with
Ace Hardware for the past several months to identify a suitable spot for Ace Hardware
and to help fill a retail void in the local economy. The applicants plan to open the new
store later in 2020 and approximately 30 workers will be employed out of this location.
Cont.)
CONSIDER CITY
CODE
AMENDMENT/
COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND
RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS:
CLOSED
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-86-20.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-86-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
FOR FA(ADE AND INTERIOR BUILD -OUT IMPROVEMENTS AT 1175 LEE
STREET. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 1- Lysakowski
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING - Alderman Moylan, Chair
This item is a follow-up from the February 3, 2020 City Council meeting.
Ordinance M-66-11, the original Responsible Bidders Ordinance, requires conditions
in which a bidder must comply in order to be considered a responsible bidder for award
of a contract in the City of Des Plaines for contracts in excess of $25,000. The
proposed amendment strengthens the active apprenticeship and training program
requirements in order to verify compliance and preclude contractors from only training
employees for the duration of the project.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Chester, to Approve Ordinance M-7-20, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-10-2 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
CITY CODE REGARDING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Mayor Bogusz, seconded by Alderman Moylan, to convene to Closed
Session at 9:20 p.m. under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act
5ILCS 120/2(C 1) Specific Employees, 2(C2) Collective Bargaining, 2(C11)
Probable/Imminent Litigation, 2(C5) Acquisition of Real Property by the City.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Brookman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared
carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
Ltd --
Jr -Ter L. T alapatanis - City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1 `1
DAY OF ` Js, (0, , 2020
Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR
Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
CD
Monday, April 20, 2020 3:18 PM
Public Comments
Virtual Council Meeting
As a resident of Des Plaines, 5th ward, I am concerned Des Plaines is not taking appropriate measures addressing the
rising count in reported Covid-19 cases. I believe wearing masks within essential service businesses, in addition to social
distancing, is not an unreasonable request at this time. Why isn't the city addressing this and taking appropriate
measures similar to other suburbs giving that we have one of the highest counts? I would appreciate bringing this
matter up during the council meeting tonight.
Respectfully,
Cesar Delgado
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Julie Salmons
Monday, April 20, 2020 3:13 PM
Colt Moylan; Matt Bogusz; Public Comments
Question about PPE
I have switched to picking up my groceries at Mariano's on Gold Rd in
Des Plaines. The service works pretty well, but I am wondering why store
employees are not required to wear PPE while coming out to cars to run
payments and put the groceries in the vehicles. I would think that this
should be required at all local businesses because they are coming into
direct contact with individuals in their cars. Thanks you for your
consideration of this question.
Julie Salmons Hubbard
, Des Plaines
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
N. G. Gallagher
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:07 PM
Public Comments
Masks should be worn in public
Recently I was shopping at Jewel, toward the end of senior shopping hours, and a man and his two COUGHING early-
teenaged children crossed directly in front of me. He obviously didn't care that his children could be infecting at-risk
people.
With the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the Northwest suburbs, isn't it time Des Plaines took some definitive
steps to protect its citizens from careless people?
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Madeleine
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:07 PM
Public Comments
Require masks
I am asking city officials to require that masks be worn in public and that you provide some explanation as to why you
think it is our community leads the region in Covid cases.
Thank you.
Madeleine Doubek, 2nd Ward resident
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Ashlee Trotter
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:11 PM
Public Comments
Masks in Public
Please order masks in stores, restaurants and public transportation in Des Plaines. We need to take this virus
seriously and requiring a mask is a small step that can have a large effect on the transmission of this virus. Short
term inconvenience that may bring long term benefits in terms of slowing the infection rate of the virus.
Especially, with talk of reopening businesses it's irresponsible to do so without increasing protection for
residents.
Thank you.
Ashlee Trotter
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nicole Antongiovanni
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:25 PM
Public Comments
Wearing masks in essential businesses
I am writing to inform that I am wanting the city of Des Plaines to enact guidelines for all it's residents
and all businesses that are open and dealing with the public to wear masks and enforce the social
guidelines that the Governor of Illinois has mandated
Thank you,
Nicole Antongiovanni
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note9, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
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Public Comments
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Vicky Willson
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:26 PM
Public Comments
Masks
Can we mandate mask use when outdoors, shopping, & businesses workers too this helps keep the lowest amount of
spreading of covid-19
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Construction
What is the construction that is occurring by the s curve?
Mike
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Cathy Pitzaferro
Monday, April 20, 2020 3:50 PM
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Covid 19 meeting tonight
I have a couple questions/concerns.
1) Why does Des Plaines have the highest number of Covid 19 cases? Because of the senior living homes?
2) Elk Grove is giving their residents a credit on their water bill because of the virus? Can Des Plaines do anything for
their residents?
3) Elk Grove is mailing out ribbons to put on resident's trees to honor health care workers? Can Des Plaines do
something to build some neighborhood togetherness?
Thank you for your time.
Cathy Pitzaferro
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Dan Oppenheim
Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:52 PM
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Subject: Public comment: requesting executive directive to require face coverings in public
Please read this at the council meeting on April 20th:
As of April 19th, the city of Des Plaines currently has 399 reported cases of COVID-19 according to the Cook County
Department of Public Health. This can be confirmed at their website:
https://ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/covid19/
(click on the Maps tab)
Therefore Des Plaines now has the highest number of reported cases in Suburban Cook County.
The CDC is recommending face coverings for everyone's safety during this pandemic, as can be confirmed on their
website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
Consequently, nearly all of the surrounding cities have issued executive directives requiring face coverings in public,
including Glenview, Morton Grove, and Niles, as covered in the following Chicago Tribune article, and several others
like Northbrook are following suit:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/morton-grove/ct-mgc-face-mask-order-tl-0423-20200416-
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Despite having the highest number of COVID-19 cases however, to my knowledge Des Plaines has yet to implement a
similar directive.
Please join these other cities in their efforts to protect their residents and issue an executive directive for Des Plaines
requiring face coverings while out in public. Thank you.
NB. Copied below is a related request emailed to Mayor Bogusz on April 17th, 2020.
Regards,
Daniel Oppenheim, Ph.D.
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Dan Oppenheim
To: mbogusz@desplaines.org <mbogusz@desplaines.org>
Cc:
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020, 06:53:12 PM CDT
Subject: Executive directive requiring face coverings
Dear Mayor Bogusz,
Several of the cities surrounding Des Plaines have signed an executive directive requiring face coverings, including
Glenview, Morton Grove, and Niles as covered in the following Chicago Tribune article:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/morton-grove/ct-mgc-face-mask-order-tl-0423-20200416-
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Bob Furst
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:10 PM
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Question for April 20 DP COUNCIL MEETING
Exhibit from dph .png
Data as of April 19 from https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics website shows
over 1300 Covid-19 tests performed for the 60016 and 60018 zip codes. I am wondering at
what facilities these tests may have been performed?
Thank you for all your hard work.
Bob Furst
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Greetings all
Lenn Enza Romano
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:07 PM
Public Comments
Des Plaines-Highest Cook County City with Covid Cases
I just reviewed the Cook County Map by city of confirmed Covid-19 cases that excludes Chicago and Des
Plaines has the highest number of cases second to Chicago. Appreciate any explanations as to why we could
be so much higher than any other city, exclude Chicago. What are the residents not doing and do you know or
have a general idea of where in Des Plaines these cases are concentrated in? I do understand the sensitivity of
that last part of the question and do not expect a specific location to be announced but just want to be
assured that the Des Plaines governmental team is aware and doing what they can to remedy the situation if
possible.
Thank You
Len Romano
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C Pagan
Monday, April 20, 2020 2:28 PM
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Clothing donations
While some residents are using this time to do Spring Cleaning. I'm aware of clothing donations are not being
accepted by Goodwill, Salvation Army and Thrift Stores now but will they be accepted at a later time? Should
we hold on to these clothing donations or just throw them out as garbage?
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Paulette Mertes
Monday, April 20, 2020 3:40 PM
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Spread of virus
I would like to know why we have home daycares open no social distances between anyone no masks. Children playing
in Kincade ct today. And we wonder why are virus is so high. Go to jewel and see an entire family 4 children and two
adults in the store. Children touching everything. Stay at home means go out in the streets and play. Brentwood side
young people playing tackle football this weekend. And the rest of us are suffering for the ignorance of others. Our city
is not helping us!
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DONNA HUSE
Monday, April 20, 2020 9:23 AM
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City Council Meeting Public Comments
We feel there is a need and popular support for a hardware store in Des Plaines. We hope the council supports the
opening of Ace Hardware in the former Lee Auto Parts site.
Bob and Doona Huse
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Des Plaines
The use of masks in public
Kari Sroka
Monday, April 20, 2020 8:56 AM
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City Council Meeting Public Comment
Due to the high amount of cases in our town and the lack of social distancing, mask use, and general
precautions, I am begging the Mayor to institute an order for all residents to wear some kind of face
shield while out. Not necessary when you are by yourself waking your dog or biking through town but
at the stores. I go to the store about once a week because I also shop for two of my elderly
neighbors and I can't believe the amount of people who are not using masks, not keeping their
distance, shopping with their entire family. They are the reason this will not stop spreading.
Please help our community stop the spread.
Thank you
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Monday, April 20, 2020 12:00 PM
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Mask requirement
Will Des Plaines require the wearing of face masks of some kind of face covering in public? I went to the grocery store on
4/18 and was surprised at the number of people not wearing one. It was the vast majority of shoppers.
Jill
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Monday, April 20, 2020 12:05 AM
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Questions
I'm guessing that there may be others already asking these questions too:
1. Any insight into why we have so many Covid-19 cases in Des Plaines?
2. Is it public knowledge how many cases in nursing homes in DP? Any deaths?
3. Is there a public testing site in DP?
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Suzanne Porer
Sunday, April 19, 2020 2:40 PM
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COVID19 -face mask recommendation
Since our city has the highest cases of COVID-19 among the surrounding cities, I believe it would be wise to follow what
some other cities such as Skokie and Glenview did. Des Plaines should require face mask in public, especially with spring
coming, more people taking walks, going outside and not taking 'social distancing' seriously.
Thank you,
Dr. Suzanne Porer
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Xueping Li
Sunday, April 19, 2020 1 :40 PM
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COVID-19 surge
Can you provide more details on the recent surge of covid positive cases? Any hot spots in Des Plaines? What's the city
doing to curb the spread? Any potential order regarding face covering or masks?
Can we get daily covid case updates on the Des Plaines website?
Thanks!
Mike Li
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arlene natale
Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:29 PM
publiccomment@desplaines.org; Public Comments
Covid 19 Masks
I am writing a public comment to be read at Monday's meeting.
I would request that our Mayor declare that everyone must wear a mask in the City of
Des Plaines.
I see so many people in grocery stores and other establishments, condo lobbies, etc,
where people are still congregating, not socially distancing, and not wearing masks to
protect others and to protect themselves.
I feel that Grocery stores and other establishments should not allow people into their
stores unless people are wearing masks. This is for the protection of everyone.
I believe people must be specifically told to do this or they will not.
I would greatly encourage our Mayor to declare masks mandatory in the city of Des
Plaines.
Thank you so much.
Arlene M. Natale
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coronavirus
since we have so many case in des plaines how about making it mandatory to wear a face mask
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Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:08 PM
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our town has over 320 confirmed corona virus cases our neighboring towns are so low in cases can you please
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
Bob
Saturday, April 18, 2020 2:59 PM
Public Comments
COVID-19
In looking at the amount of COVID-19 cases by zip code, as available from the Illinois Department of Public Health, ZIP
Code 60016 has one of the highest, if not the highest amount of COVID-19 cases in the Northwest Suburbs. The CDC
strongly recommends that people wear masks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, even if one is asymptomatic.
In observing peoples' behavior at stores open in the area, it is clear that there are many people not adhering to these
precautions.
Would it not be useful to post on the city's web site and the library's web site, information or a link to information about
how important it is to wear a mask in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and how to fashion a home-made mask
using household materials at little or no expense?
Thank you, be well and stay safe,
Robert L. Chapman,
7th Ward
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Troy Hasenohrl
Saturday, April 18, 2020 2:10 PM
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Say No to Making Face Masks Mandatory
There seems to be a small but vocal group demanding everyone act as they think appropriate in this crisis. People can
be safe without having to be claustrophobic, or wearing in many cases dirty masks inside grocery stores. When l1m in
the local grocery stores. many times I see people using cloth winter gloves that you know they aren 1t washing after
every use. If Des Plaines decides to enforce a mandatory mask rule, 1111 just shop for essentials and get my takeout from
neighboring suburbs that don't.
Kind Regards,
Troy Hasenohrl
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Stacey Miller
Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:40 AM
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Face Covering Order
FaceCoverOrder (1 ).pdf
I'd like to see the City of Des Plaines issue an order requiring use of face coverings while
working at or patronizing an essential business open to the public -similar to the one
the Village of Glenview issued (attached).
While I appreciate the City wanting to keep one messenger (Gov Pritzker) on COVID, I'd
like our local officials to do everything we can locally to slow the spread of COVID,
provide leadership to give residents confidence and pride in our wonderful community,
and reinforce the Governor's message.
The Zoom videos have lacked real-time information and haven't addressed that Des
Plaines has one of the highest rates per capita in Cook County.
Officer Hiedkamp is a great example of a leader -his simple videos give quick
information in an easy video message.
Thank you!
Stacey Miller
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Michelle Gasca
Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:10 AM
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Subject: Public safety
As a single mom with two college students and 1 of my kid's has a compromise immune system .. .I beg of you
to PLEASE make it mandatory for ALL residents wear a mask when out in public!
I never leave my place without one! If my son were to get sick and had to go into the hospital, as a parent please
think about how you would feel not being able to see you child for a period of time! I can't imagine what my
mental health would look like!! No parent should have to think about this! People are sending love ones to the
hospital and never seeing them again!! !V
PLEASE make this mandatory ASAP!
Thank you
Michelle Gasca
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Friday, April 17, 2020 8:42 PM
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COVID
Mayor Bogusz and City Officials,
I am very concerned with the amount of COVID-19 cases we have in Des Plaines The amount of
cases increase by quite a bit day to day. I have been checking the following
websites: ccdphcd.shinyapps.io and dph.illinois.gov daily. Here are the numbers over the last Week.
I know some of the numbers might be off, regardless, it is going up quite a bit daily.
ccdphcd .shinyapps.
io. 4/8/20--122
cases. 4/10/20- 137
cases 4/1 2/20- 1 98
cases 4/1 3/20-209
cases 4/15/20-281
cases. 4/16/20-336
cases. 4/1 7 /20-380
cases
dph.illinois.gov ( By Zip)
60016-111 cases. 60018-49 cases
( date 4/11/20) 60016-152 cases. 60018-55 cases60016-160 cases. 60018-61 cases
60016-268 cases. 60018-76 cases
60016-306 cases 60018-92 cases
My question is why is Des Plaines cases going up by so many, daily? Why are there so many cases in
the 60016 area? I know more people are getting tested (as they are in other suburbs) but I'm
concerned the residents of Des Plaines are not abiding by the "shelter" order. Are people not staying in?
Are they "gathering?" Are they not wearing their mask/gloves?
With that being said, is Des Plaines going to make wearing masks mandatory as some of the
surrounding subLi'rbs are doing ? I think it would be a good idea.
There are surrounding areas with bigger population and their numbers are lower than ours.
Here is the numbers As of 4/17 /20 for Des Plaines and some of the "surrounding" suburbs.
Des Plaines--380 cases with population 58,959
Mount Prospect--108 cases with population of 54,198 (they are pretty comparable to us and we have
more than triple)
Park Ridge--102 cases with population of 37,240
Arlington Heights--83 cases with population of 75,634
Schaumburg--89 cases with population of 157,781. (they have almost 3x's the population of Des
Plaines but their numbers are very low)
If you can please address this next time you have a "zoom" session, I would appreciate it. I'm not sure if
residents are aware of these numbers and are doing their part to "Stay Home Save Lives."
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Anonymous ( please don't use my name or email)
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School Playgrounds
I took my dog for a walk today, Friday April i 7, 2020. I was walking between Algonquin
School and Forest School. I noticed there were 4 teenagers playing basketball
behind Algonquin School. These 4 boys were jumping on each other's back, tackling each
other, definitely not social distancing. I know the parks are closed but what about the school
playgrounds, basketball courts,etc. ?
Thank you Anonymous, concerned resident
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Nancy Hall
Thursday, April 16, 2020 6:46 PM
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Des Plaines leader response to Covid 19
I watched the video released related to how Des Plaines is responding to the pandemic. Thank you. It was helpful.
However, I'm still disappointed in the virtual silence from our mayor. I have always liked him but he's been invisible. I
understand he wants info to come from the governor. Agreed. But he could be such a voice of unity and support.
Teachers are driving around so their students can see them. People are setting up little food pantries. We're all finding
ways to reach out. How nice it would be to see a Facebook post or a Tweet from the mayor with words of
encouragement. Info about restaurants offering carry out. Nursing homes that could use support. Anything.
We're all sort of isolated out here. I'm a therapist and I see my clients struggle with depression as they experience
isolation and worry about the future. Words of support and encouragement matter. And it would be great to hear them
from our leaders.
Thank you,
Nancy Hall
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Hello CoDP,
Anthony Wachniak
Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:31 PM
Public Comments
Please Start Slow Open
We've only been city residents a few years, and so far we can't really complain. However, most of what the
governor has said have been recommendations. Most of what the CDC/Fed have said have been
recommendations. And while we are currently doing the right thing, this quickly becomes the wrong thing to
do if it stays this way to long.
What sort of expert am I to say such a thing? It's basic Highschool Biology. we should all know this and not
need epidemiologists to tell us.
We did need to flatten the curve. But the whole point wasn't to save lives from the virus directly, but to make
sure medical personnel are available to save lives that can be saved. It's not easy to swallow, but at the end of
he day, some can't be. A vaccine won't occur for 6-12, or even 18 months. We're long past the point of
containment, and will reach 100% exposure sooner or later. Meaning the next best thing is immunity. But to
get immunity, we need exposure. We don't get exposure if we're not open.
The plan should be to begin slow open while keeping vulnerable populations @ home. This would be my
schedule:
Starting May 1st:
Week 1-2 -Small Businesses under 25-50 Occupants. Keep distancing as a pre-requisite to going back. FD/PD
can go around do some checks, do your Life Safety inspections while you're at it.
After those 2 weeks, evaluate both increased infections AND recoveries. This is something consistently
missing from the Governor. How many are recovering? There WILL be increased infections. Some can't be
saved even with immediate medical care. But everyone recovering will gain immunity, at least until it mutates
into another strain. Which will be about a year from now, just like flu season.
If all is stable, Week 3-4 -50-75 occupants, again maintaining distance. Open up Parks, allow small outdoor
gatherings, 10-20 or less. Most infections occur indoors, not outdoors. Evaluate again.
Week 5-6 -Allow full occupancy under 50. 50-100 To remain partial occupancy. Open more outdoor spaces.
50% occupancy for restaurants. Evaluate.
Week 7-8 -Full occupancy up to 100. Greater than 100, coordinate with city and Emergency
Personnel. Schools and dense businesses should be making their own plans to present by this time. Restaurants
should be near full open.
In 2 months there's no reason to not be 7 5-90% back in business. And as grim as some of what was mentioned
earlier may be, it is what it is. There's no avoiding it EXCEPT to keep the vulnerable or fearful quarantined at
home. But, let the rest get back to work and living their lives.
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Herd immunity is what will minimize the harm until a vaccine is made. But stopping infection totally will just
result in waves of infections occurring later rather than gentler ebbs and flows slowly happening as we go
along. Those waves are what might overwhelm hospitals.
I hope this reaches someone looking for ideas.
Thank you for your time,
-Tony
PS: Some notes,
-2 week increments are used as that is about the longest time it takes for someone to fully recover after falling
bedridden ill.
-This doesn't take into account incubation time. But incubation time doesn't need to be taken into account if the
curve has been f lattened. It just means illnesses will occur every 2 weeks after whatever the incubation time
is.
Virus-free. www.avg.com
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Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:47 PM
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DPHC comments
The Des Plaines History Center would like the community to know that art and history activities are available at
desplaineshistory.org/funathome and we look forward to reopening for our aviation exhibit "Des Plaines Takes
Flight," tours and other programs.
Philip Mohr I Executive Director
Des Plaines History Center I 781 Pearson Street I Des Plaines, IL 60016
pmohr@desplaineshistory.org I 847-391-5399 I www.desplaineshistory.org
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Thursday, April 16, 2020 8:48 AM
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Home Day care
Can someone tell my why the home daycare has been in operation since the stay at home order. There has been so
social distancing no covered faces. When I complained toDCFS she went and picked up the children and brought them to
her home. As well as neighbors walking across the street dropping a girl off and never went to work. Why doesn't the
city take control over these daycares
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:16 PM
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Require facemasks
DesPlaines needs to require that people wear facemasks in public, just like Skokie does.
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Robin Padar
Thursday, April 16, 2020 8:08 AM
Public Comments
A few points
It was great our Mayor did reach out a bit ago. However, now that cases are rising in DP and we are drawing to
a possible lightening of the Shelter in place, I believe that we should be getting regular updates from the Mayor
and/or our city officials. Putting announcements and videos on our website would be a good idea.
Also, we are so close to the city, we have hwys and byways so close has the Mayor reached out to Pritzker or
Lightfoot personally to discuss any of this ... putting DP specifically in the loop.
Our local businesses and main grocery stores and shops are getting some bad PR because they aren't wearing
masks ... has someone from the city reached out to our local businesses to see what their practices are and does
the Mayor have power to require specific mitigation policies.
Our towns numbers are increasing at a concerning rate, our community has many nursing homes and our
demographic appears to have an older population ... we need to feel safe and that our Mayor and his officials are
being proactive.
I know The Mayor noted his not speaking out earlier was so he didn't give out any different info than the
Governor and that he was letting the Governor speak on our behalf but Pritzker speaks for all of Illinois, we
need to hear how DP is handling this pandemic specifically.
Thanks so much. I really love our town, been a resident 20 plus years and just want to be reassured our town is
on top of this.
Final note .. .I realize our town has a part-time Mayor, and I respect that...but this is a unique time and my
observations from the social media posts is that we don't like feeling that the Mayor is only thinking ofus part-
time.
Again thank you and God Bless.
Side note, my daughter is a part-time, new employee at Media Services, her position is on hold for now, but
she LOVES her job and can't wait to get back to working for our Great city. Please be Present!
Robin
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Paulette Mertes
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Re: Home Day care
I filed a complaint with DCFS and they said they are too busy
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> Can someone tell my why the home daycare has been in operation since the stay at home order. There has been so
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her home. As well as neighbors walking across the street dropping a girl off and never went to work. Why doesn't the
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 8:21 PM
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Public question
I would like to know if there is any specific information as to why Des Plaines is in the top 2 most infected suburbs in
cook county.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:53 PM
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Good evening .my question is what will you be doing for the residents of. Elk Grove gave residents $200.00 off
there water bills. What will be made available to us.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:28 PM
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Question-Coronavirus
Des Plaines is listed as having one of the highest reported cases of Coronavirus in the suburban area. What is Des
Plaines doing to try halt the spread.
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Steve Burval
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:11 PM
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Comment for Council Meeting 4/20
Please address issues relating to the State of IL project widening of Lee St. and addition of stop light at Forest
Ave.
A. When will property/business owners start getting updates on the project? AT&T has been working since 4/8
and nothing has been communicated thus far. These are difficult economic times and the disruption will only
further damage businesses.
B. When will the public receive notice.
C. What provisions are the contractor taking to provide safe movement for pedestrians?
Respectfully,
Steve Burval
JB Metal W orks,Inc.
1325 Lee St.
Steve Burval
JB Metal Works, Inc.
1325 Lee St.
Des Plaines, IL. 60018
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James Sorensen
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:04 PM
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Wearing Masks COVID-19
Des Plaines has the most reported COVID-19 cases in the suburbs. I am wondering when Des Plaines will
mandate wearing masks when leaving their homes and are out in the public
Glenview, Skokie and Cicero already have mask mandates in place.
I really think this would be beneficial in addition to social distancing.
Can this be. addressed at Monday's city Hall meeting on Zoom.
Sincerely
James Sorensen
Concerned Des Plaines Resident
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Monday, April 20, 2020 11 :24 AM
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Face masks
Why has our mayor not stepped up and put a mask requirement in effect? All surrounding suburbs have. We have one
of the highest number of cases after glenview.
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Monday, April 20, 2020 12:11 PM
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City council public comment
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Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove are among other towns that have enforced all people to wear protective coverings in public
activity. Des Plaines should also follow as we are one of the suburbs leading in COVID-19 cases.
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Gloria Carrillo
Monday, April 20, 2020 12:13 PM
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Covid-19
I want to know why in Des Plaines it is NOT mandatory to wear a face mask or something that covers your face? I see
that Niles is a city that has a mandatory face mask/coverage in effect, so is Skokie. We have a a high number of
cases?? Please consider!!
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Monday, April 20, 2020 12:35 PM
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Please enforce mask-wearing in Des Plaines
To Mayor Bogusz, Alderman Moylan, and the City Council:
I am writing to request that the City Council make the wearing of masks in public places, particularly in
essential businesses, be made mandatory in Des Plaines. I am the founder and admin of the Des Plaines
Community Pandemic Support group on Facebook, which currently has 380 members. Although the members
of my group are community-minded, I have seen comments from other Des Plaines residents on Facebook
indicating that they will not wear a mask because they think it "looks silly" or that they don't believe that
COVID-19 is a legitimate threat. I am concerned that this attitude could put others at significant risk, and could
be contributing to the large number of COVID-19 cases we have in Des Plaines.
It would make a big difference to require essential businesses to admit customers through their doors only if
they are wearing masks, and of course to require that the employees of those businesses also wear
masks. Unfortunately, it seems that these rules will be required to protect our citizens from those who are not
currently following those recommendations.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Schwartz
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Kristy G
Monday, April 20, 2020 1 :32 PM
Kristy Garceau
Tonight's Des Plaines Council Meeting
As a Des Plaines resident, I wanted to express that I fully support requiring that masks be worn while inside essential
businesses in our city. As we all know, wearing a surgical mask, homemade mask, or bandana does not protect the
wearer, but these masks do protect those that the wearer is near.
Employees and patrons inside of essential businesses should all be wearing masks or face coverings to reduce the risk of
spreading
COVID19 to other employees and patrons. It is a small act that can actually make a difference, but only if everyone
participates.
This requirement should be enforced by all essential businesses that are still in operation, and no employee or patron
should be permitted inside without a mask or face covering of some kind.
Thank you,
Kristy Garceau
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Anthony Wachniak
Monday, April 20, 2020 1 :12 PM
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Recommend Against Cloth Masks
Hello CoDP,
Second message in one week. Here we go:
Most cloth is some part cotton, but cotton or not, these masks absorb liquid straight out of the air. If, in a
grocery store setting, someone were to sneeze or cough, that vapor that has been exhaled through their mask, it
will linger in the air for a while before settling to the floor or getting sucked up into the ventilation system.
If you happen to walk through that area wearing a cloth mask, that mask will then absorb the vapor in the
air. Cotton is also very breathable. Meaning, you inhaling and exhaling through it is going to move that
contaminated vapor that the mask just trapped, through the mask, both in and out.
My experience is with building materials and construction. However, the properties of cotton and other cloths
are generally well known. But to reinforce my point, I've linked a study from 2015 which tested cloth masks
versus medical masks:
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN 12610000887077
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4420971/
If I were to recommend a material, I would use building wrap. "Tyvek" being a brand name. That material
allows air to pass through it but only allows vapor out, not in. Fold it over itself and vapor won't get through. It
allows buildings (mostly homes) to breathe to prevent a phenomenon called "Sick building syndrone". That's
where vapor can't pass out of the home and gets trapped causing mold/mildew issues. In the case of cloth
masks, the problem is one of vapor will get initially trapped into it, and then goes both ways depending on the
pressure applied via breathing.
Check with the Building department if you're unfamiliar with this.
But cloth masks may cause more harm than good. Especially if not sterilized daily.
Thank you,
-Tony
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