Council Minutes 07-06-21MINUTES 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,
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
ORDER to order by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:41 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith; Mayor Goczkowski. Absent: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka. A quorum was
present.
CLOSED Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to enter into Closed Session to discuss
SESSION: Probable or Imminent Litigation and Personnel.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith;
Mayor Goczkowski
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:42 p.m.
The City Council re -convened at 7:03 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith; Mayor Goczkowski. Absent: Lysakowski, Oskerka. A quorum was
present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Community and Economic Development Manager John
Carlisle, Fire Chief Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
PLEDGE were offered by Alderman Chester.
PUBLIC Bob Jaegers expressed his concern regarding outsourcing the crossing guards.
COMMENT
APPOINTMENT Several residents expressed their support for the appointment of Shamoon Ebrahimi as
OF 8th WARD Alderman of the 8th Ward.
ALDERMAN
Mayor Goczkowski requested a motion to appoint Shamoon Ebrahimi as Alderman of
the 8th Ward to fill the vacancy created by the election of Andrew Goczkowski to
Mayor.
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Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to approve Mayor Goczkowski's
appointment of Shamoon Ebrahimi to fill the vacancy for Ward 8, until the swearing-
in ceremony of 2023 when the newly elected alderman is sworn in, to fill the unexpired
term.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared unanimously carried.
City Clerk Mastalski administered the Oath of Office to Shamoon Ebrahimi as
Alderman of the 8t' Ward.
ALDERMEN Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Tim Watkins was thanked for his
ANNOUNCEMENTS work with the residents.
Alderman Chester requested a report on the status of the business incentive
applications and business registrations.
Alderman Ebrahimi thanked everyone for the opportunity of his appointment and looks
forward to the future together.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski thanked the staff for their hard work with the 4a' of July fireworks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 the Supplemental Order dated July 29, 2020.
Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Chester, to extend the 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:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared carried.
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CITY CLERK City Clerk Mastalski welcomed Alderman Ebrahimi and congratulated him on his
ANNOUCEMENTS appointment.
/COMMENTS
CONSENT Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Brookman, to establish the Consent Agenda.
AGENDA Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-114-21, R-115-21 were adopted.
APPROVE Moved by ' Zadrozny, seconded by Chester to Approve Resolution R-114-21, A
AMEND & RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATE SECTION 125
RESTATE/SEC 125 CAFETERIA PLAN DOCUMENT TO ALLOW INSURANCE PREMIUMS ON A
CAFETERIA PRE-TAX BASIS AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN DOCUMENT
PLAN: RELATED TO THE CARES ACT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-114-21
APPROVE Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester to Approve Resolution R-115-21, A
AGRMT/CITY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OAK BROOK
HALL AHU MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC FOR THE CITY HALL AHU REPLACEMENT.
REPLC/OAK Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BROOK
MECHANICAL
SERVICES, INC:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-115-21
APPROVE Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of June 21, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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APPROVE Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of
MINUTES the City Council meeting of June 21, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chairman
WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to approve the Warrant Register of
July 6, 2021 in the Amount of $3,695,572.66 and approve Resolution R-116-21.
Resolution Upon roll call, the vote was:
R-116-21 AYES: 6 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Chester, Chairman
CONSIDER Community and Economic Development Manager John Carlisle reviewed a
GRANTING A memorandum dated June 25, 2021.
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section 12-7-3(K)(3) of the 1998
COMMERCIALLY Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow a Commercially Zoned Assembly
ZONED ASSY USE use in the C-3 zoning district at 69-79 Broadway Street.
AT 69-79
BROADWAY ST Address: 69-79 Broadway Street
Ordinance Petitioner: Steven Bonica
Z-39-21
The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as Higher Density Urban Mix with
Residential.
The petitioner, Steven Bonica, has requested a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
Community Center, Romanian Heritage Center NFP, at 69-79 Broadway Street. A
community center is classified as a Commercially Zoned Assembly use, which is a
conditional use in the C-3, General Commercial District. The subject properties are
located within the C-3 zoning district, along Broadway Street between Cumberland
Circle and the Cumberland Metra Station. The four subject properties contain a multi-
unit, one-story building spanning all four lots, each with a separate PIN, with on -street
parking in the front and a small accessory parking area at the rear.
The petitioner plans to completely remodel the interior of the existing building to locate
a library/multi-purpose room, office areas, inaccessible Romanian heritage exhibit
areas, conference room, kitchen area, restrooms, and storage areas based on the Floor
Plan. The petitioner's proposal does not include any changes to the outside of the
building with the exception of new landscaping and signage at the front of the building.
The dumpster for this suite will be stored inside the building except on trash collection
days. The Romanian Heritage Center NFP will be open on Monday through Friday
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from 8 am to 7 pm as a research and tutoring center, as denoted in the Proposed
Activities, Programs, and Parking Plan and the Proposed Schedule of Activities. This
location will host evening meetings for the Board of Directors and Leadership
Advisory Council with up to 20 people and various events once or twice a month.
The following parking regulations apply to this request pursuant to Section 12- 9-7 of
the Des Plaines zoning Ordinance:
- One parking space for 200 -square feet of gross activity area for community
centers, banquet halls, and membership organizations; and
- One parking space for every 250 -square feet of gross floor area for office
areas.
Thus, a total of 19 off-street parking spaces are required including one handicap
accessible parking space. The Site Plan the proposed parking area at the rear of the
building, which is designed to accommodate 13 parking spaces and one handicap
parking on the subject property. The petitioner intends to utilize a portion of the
parking lot at the nearby Romanian Baptist Church of Chicago located at 484 E.
Northwest Highway to accommodate the remaining required spaces and for monthly
or bimonthly events. The proposal also includes the utilization of a valet service to
address parking concerns, especially during events where 50-100 patrons could be in
attendance. Staff has added a condition that the petitioner must obtain, execute, and
submit a collective parking agreement with the nearby Romanian Baptist Church to
staff to address all parking requirements pursuant to Sections 12-9-3 and 12-9-7 of the
Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (5-0) that the City Council approve the
request with the condition that the petitioner enters into and executes a parking
agreement to accommodate all required parking prior to the hosting of any events.
Staff recommend approval of Ordinance Z-39-21 with the condition that the petitioner
enters into and executes a parking agreement to accommodate all required parking
prior to the hosting of any events.
Steven Bonica, Petitioner, articulated a description of his request and answered
questions of the City Council.
Resident Deborah Connelly expressed concern regarding parking, and alcohol being
served.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Chester, to approve Ordinance Z-39-21, as amended,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
COMMERCIALLY ZONED ASSEMBLY USE AT 69-79 BROADWAY STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS with petitioner directed to obtain, submit, and present
executed parking agreements for consideration and approval by second reading.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Oskerka
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR