Council Minutes 01-19-21CALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was lived-streamed via:
http://desplaines.org/accessdeplaines and played on DPTV Channel 17 on Tuesday,
January 19, 2021.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny, Chester,
Smith, Goczkowski . Absent: Lysakowski, Brookman. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley,
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon, Human Resources Director Madison, Fire Chief
Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Weiss.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
MAYORAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
The prayer was offered by Alderman Moylan followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America offered by Alderman Rodd.
The City of Des Plaines continues to follow social distancing requirements. 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 p.m. on January 19, 2021.
There were no public comments.
On March 16, 2020, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines
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.
This extension of the Declaration includes Mayor Bogusz's Supplemental Order dated
July 29, 2020.
Moved by Goczkowski, seconded by Rodd, to extend the Mayor's March 16, 2020
Declaration of Civil Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or
emergency meeting of the City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
MANAGER'S
REPORT:
CITY ATTORNEY/
GENERAL
COUNSEL
REPORT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
APPROVE AGMT/
BACKFLOW
SOLUTIONS:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-19-21
APPROVE CITY
CODE
AMENDMENT/
BACKFLOW FEE:
Ordinance
M-1-21
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A YES: 6 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
City Manager Bartholomew introduced the new Media Director Jennie Vana.
Ms. Vana expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work at the
City of Des Plaines.
General Counsel Weiss reported that two objections were filed to electoral petitions.
The Electoral Board met on January 7 and January 11, 2021 to hear both cases. One
of the cases was dismissed and the other case was voted on. Both petitions that were
challenged will remain on the ballot.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice
vote, the vote was:
A YES: 6 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
A YES: 6 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-1-21 was approved; Resolutions R-19-21,
R-20-21, R-21-21, R-26-21 were adopted.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-19-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE
CITY'S BACKFLOW TESTING PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve Ordinance M-1-21, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-13-3 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE REGARDING BACKFLOW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE TRUCK
PURCHASE/
SUTTON AUTO
GROUP:
Resolution
R-20-21
APPROVE IDOT
RESOLUTION:
Resolution
R-21-21
APPROVE IDOT
AGMT/
CIVILTECH
ENGINEERING/
RAND ROAD
SIDEPATH
PROJECT:
Resolution
R-26-21
APPROVE
MINUTES:
Consent Agenda
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-11-21
CONSIDER
SUPPORT OF
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Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-20-21, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-550 TRUCK
CHASSIS FROM SUTTON AUTO GROUP AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM
HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-21-21, A
RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
(21-00000-00-GM). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve Resolution R-26-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY
AGREEMENT WITH IDOT AND AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAND ROAD SIDEP ATH PROJECT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Rodd, to approve the Minutes of the City Council
meeting of January 4, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Chester, Chairman
Moved by Chester, seconded by Moylan, to approve the Warrant Register of
January 19, 2021 in the Amount of $1,791,352.80 and approve Resolution R-18-21.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 6 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Rodd, Chairman
Community and Economic Development Director McMahon reviewed a memorandum
dated January 7, 2021.
CLASS 6B
RENEWAL/
NIPPON
EXPRESS/
515 EAST TOUHY:
DISCUSS
BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS:
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Nippon Express, property owner and occupant of 515 E. Touhy Avenue, has filed an
application requesting a renewal of its current Cook County Class 6b Property Tax
Incentive. The original Class 6b was approved in 2008 and activated by Cook County
in 2010 after the facility was constructed. Nippon Express desires to remain in Des
Plaines with plans to invest up to $7,000,000 in the facility in the coming years.
Nippon Express currently employs 70 full time employees at 515 E. Touhy Avenue and
166 employees at 401 E. Touhy for a total of 236 total Des Plaines jobs. Should the
Applicant receive the renewal, Nippon Express plans to increase employment by 3-5%
per year, up to 25 new full time positions.
Cook County Class 6b Property Tax Incentives are eligible for an additional 10-year
extension which would allow the property to witness reduced taxes for a total of 22
years. If the extension is passed, this property will continue to be assessed at 10% for
years 11 through 20. In the 21st year of the incentive, the property will be assessed at
15%, the 22nd year, 20% and then at the end of the incentive, the assessment will go
back up to 25% of market valuation.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Chester, to approve Resolution R-22-21, A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND CONSENTING TO RENEWAL OF CLASS 6B
CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515 E TOUHY
A VENUE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 6 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Smith, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Rodd explained that during the January 4, 2021 City Council meeting, the
City Council held a discussion over the business assistance program options and
requested that staff bring back a survey from other communities as to the types of
programs that are offered. Based on the survey conducted, 21 communities responded.
Additionally, staff reviewed the websites of 29 surrounding communities to see if any
assistance programs were offered; the results were reviewed.
During the last City Council meeting, Alderman Brookman requested an update on
City finances and a discussion on the City's deficit position. As a result of the Covid-
19 Pandemic, many of the economic sensitive revenues have declined as discussed
during the 2021 Budget process. When putting together the 2021 Budget document,
the City faces a $10.3M deficit projected for 2021. The City continues to monitor
expenses and has a hold on expenditures until the full impact of the pandemic is known.
The consensus was to not pursue a voucher program due to the potential cost of the
program. The City will continue to waive water late fees, not disconnect water service,
re-visit the possibility of discounting license fees/business registrations and model a
business grant program similar to the Village of Northbrook' s Safe Reopening Grant
Program.
CONSIDER
SENIOR CENTER
SUBSIDIES:
Resolution R-23-21
Resolution R-24-21
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COMMUNITY SERVICES -Alderman Goczkowski, Chairman
Alderman Goczkowski explained the Des Plaines Community Senior Center serves
Des Plaines seniors through social engagement, physical programs and volunteer
opportunities. The City annually subsidies programs offered by the Senior Center. The
three items on tonight's agenda for funding were previously approved for the 2021
Budget.
Resolution R-25-21 Steve Samuelson, President and CEO of the Frisbie Senior Center provided a year-end
summary of the Meals on Wheels program and the health and support services that are
offered by the Center.
The Meals on Wheels program provides meals and monitors the Senior Community.
Over the course of 2020, the program served 3 ldifferent individuals, prepared and
delivered 295 meals while the Social Worker conducted six assessments and eight
reassessments.
The Des Plaines Community Senior Center provided health screenings and support
services intermittently throughout the year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Center operated according to the Restore Illinois plan and modified its operations
significantly.
Mr. Samuelson expressed his appreciation for the City of Des Plaines' support and is
looking forward to phasing in more on-site programs for 2021 as the COVID-19
pandemic eases.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Zadrozny to approve Resolutions R-23-21, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT AND THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY
SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES;
R-24-21, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER FOR
THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM and
R-25-21, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER FOR
THE PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
A YES: 5 -Moylan, Rodd, Zadrozny
Chester, Goczkowski
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Lysakowski, Brookman
ABSTAIN: 1 -Smith
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Goczkowski to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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Laura Fast -Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS j ~f
DAY OF '2021
Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR