Council Minutes 06-15-20MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 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 7:01 p.m. The meeting was lived -streamed via:
http://desplaines.org/accessdeplaines and played on DPTV Channel 17 on Monday,
June 15, 2020.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd,
Zadrozny, Chester, Smith, Goczkowski. Absent: Brookman. 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 Alderman Zadrozny followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
PLEDGE: to the Flag of the United States of America.
PUBLIC The City of Des Plaines continues to follow social distancing requirements and
COMMENT: 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.
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, June 15, 2020.
One public comment was received and distributed to the City Council prior to tonight's
meeting and is included as Exhibit A.
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 each
subsequent City Council meeting, the City Council, by motion, extended the
Declaration until the next adjournment of the next special or City Council meeting.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Moylan, 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: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
(Cont.)
MANAGERS
REPORT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
WAIVE BID
REQUIREMENT/
APPROVE
NIMBLE
STORAGE/
BURWOOD
GROUP:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-110-20
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
POLICE VIDEO
SYSTEM/
SAFE FLEET
MOBIL -VISION:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-111-20
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Motion declared carried.
City Manager Bartholomew reported that in accordance with Section 7(e)(5) of the
Open Meetings Act he is physically present in the Council Chambers for tonight's
meeting. No members of the public are present.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Zadrozny, to establish the Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded Goczkowski, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 1 Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-110-20, R-111-20, R-112-20, R-113-20,
R-116-20 were adopted.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-110-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BURWOOD GROUP, INC
FOR THE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF A NIMBLE STORAGE
HARD DRIVE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-111-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES FROM SAFE FLEET MOBILE -
VISION, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
APPROVE T.O./
RJN GROUP/
SANITARY
SEWER:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-112-20
APPROVE
AGMT/JLJ
CONTRACTING/
DES PLAINES
THEATRE
ELEVATOR:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-113-20
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
PURCHASE/
EXECUTIME
APPLICATION/
TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-116-20
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-112-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH RJN GROUP, INC FOR
A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-113-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JLJ CONTRACTING, INC.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELEVATOR HOISTWAY AT THE
DES PLAINES THEATRE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to approve the Minutes of the City
Council meeting of June 1, 2020, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski, to Approve Resolution R-116-20, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIME SOFTWARE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Chester, Chairman
Alderman Chester presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve the Warrant Register of
June 15, 2020 in the Amount of $3,118,142.79 and approve Resolution R-114-20.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES — Alderman Goczkowski, Chairman
CONSIDER As part of the FY2020 Budget, City Council allocated $160,000.00 for disbursement
GRANT to social service agencies that provide services to Des Plaines residents in need. The
RECIPIENTS/ Health and Human Services Division (HHS) has solicited and evaluated grant requests
2020 SOCIAL from social service agencies that serve the Des Plaines community.
SERVICES
PROGRAM: This year 36 agencies submitted applications requesting funding through the
City of Des Plaines. Agency interviews originally scheduled for
March 23- March 31, 2020 were cancelled due to the ramifications of COVID-19 and
the "Stay at Home Order." In an attempt to expedite the Social Service Funding
process, HHS conducted telephone interviews in April.
All of the agencies expressed gratitude for the City's program and stressed how
valuable local support is for leveraging funding from other sources, which strengthens
their service capabilities for our residents. Even during the pandemic, our agencies
continue to provide services to our residents by implementing online video technology
for activities, support groups and meetings, conducting intakes over the
phone/computers, limiting office hours with appointments only or curbside food/meal
disbursement.
HHS continues to utilize a point system to assist with the allocation of the funds based
on the number of Des Plaines residents served, the percentage of Des Plaines clients
served within the agency/program, the program budget, the abundance or scarcity of a
service, the frequently referred agencies to address resident's needs, and staff
feedback.
In 2019, Health and Human Services staff received over 2,175 office visits/calls for
information/referral and various services. These agencies and the services they provide
assist in meeting the needs of our residents.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-115-20.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Rodd, to Approve Resolution R-115-20, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FUNDS TO THIRTY-SIX SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1 Brookman
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chairman
CONSIDER Vice Chair Smith summarized a memorandum dated June 8, 2020.
AUTHORIZING
CARRY -OUT At the June 1, 2020 City Council meeting, options to provide financial relief to business
LIQUOR AND establishments within the City were discussed, including business
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EXTENDING registrations/licenses and liquor license fees collected. Council members requested that
LIQUOR LICENSE an item be placed on the Legal and Licenses Committee agenda to consider creating a
DUE DATE: payment plan for liquor license fees as well as to discuss other business registration
fees.
On May 5, 2020 Mayor Matthew J. Bogusz, in his authority as Liquor Commissioner,
extended the payment of all City liquor licenses fees from June 30 to July 30, 2020.
Then on June 3, 2020 Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0631 into law. Among
other provisions, P.A. 101-0631 amends the Illinois Liquor Control Act for certain
liquor license holders whose business operations were suspended in any capacity due
the Governor's Executive Orders during the COVID-19 crises to temporarily defer the
payment of liquor license fees for a period of 180 days to December 31, 2020. The
City's liquor license renewal fees range from $300 to $6,000. Revenue generated by
liquor license fees is approximately $230,000 per year.
Public Act 101-0631 also allows currently issued state liquor licenses to be
automatically renewed and extended for 120 days, notwithstanding their renewal date.
The extended renewal date is based upon the most recent liquor license application for
renewal that was received and approved by the State Liquor Commission.
City business registration renewals begin on January 1st of each year and are due on
January 31st. Fees range from $55 to $560. The City receives approximately $248,000
in revenue each year through business registration fees. As of June 3, 2020 only 100
business have not filed for renewal.
Public Act 101-0631 also amends the Liquor Control Act to temporarily allow for the
sale of mixed drinks for carry -out and delivery. The Act allows local municipalities to
prohibit or further restrict the sale of to -go mixed drinks. This authority by the State
to sell mixed drinks for carry -out and delivery is scheduled to expire on June 2, 2021.
On June 8, 2020 Mayor Matthew J. Bogusz executed a Supplemental Order that
authorizes alcoholic beverage licensees to sell mixed drinks for carry -out and delivery.
This order will terminate concurrently with the state of emergency associated with the
COVID-19 pandemic by rescission of Governor Pritzker's statewide declaration of
emergency or its lapsing without replacement; or the repeal of this Supplemental Order
by my direction or motion of the City Council.
The City's General Counsel determined that in order for liquor license holders to be
allowed to sell mixed drinks for carry -out and delivery on an ongoing basis, the City
Council should ratify the Mayor's order through a resolution and extend the deadline
through and until the one-year sunset included in Public Act 101-0631.
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-117-20.
Discussion will be held during the budget planning session to determine if assistance
can be provided for business license fees.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-117-20, A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING MAYOR'S SUPPLEMENTAL ODER
AUTHORIZING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSEES TO SELL MIXED
(Cont.)
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DRINKS FOR CARRY -OUT OR DELIVERY AND EXTENDING PAYMENT
DATE FOR LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES.. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Smith, seconded by Zadrozny, to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared
carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 6 a
DAY OF
, 2020
Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR
Laura Fast — Deputy City Clerk