Council Minutes 11-01-21CALL TO
ORDER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
to order by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:31 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, November 1, 2021.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Zadrozny A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to enter into Closed Session to discuss
Purchase of Property, Collective Bargaining, and Personnel.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Zadrozny
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council re -convened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. 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
Carlisle, Fire Chief Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNITION
The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
were offered by Mayor Goczkowski
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring November
11, 2021 as Veterans Day.
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring November
as National Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Life -Saving Award was presented by Mayor Goczkowski and Police Chief Anderson
to Officer Hanson.
Life -Saving Awards were presented by Mayor Goczkowski and Police Chief Anderson
to Officer Anderson, Officer Kolk, and Officer Sweeney.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR
ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021
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PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED 2021
PROPERTY TAX
LEVY
Ordinance
M-26-21
Mayor Goczkowski called the Public Hearing for Proposed 2021 Property Tax Levy,
Levying Taxes for the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending December 31, 2022 to order at 7:01 p.m.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed a memorandum
dated October 19, 2021.
Presented for City Council approval is the 2021 Tax Levy representing a 2.91%
decrease from the 2020 Property Tax Extension.
Section 18-15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code requires that the City adopt a tax levy
ordinance and file it with the County Clerk's office by the last Tuesday in December
(Tuesday, December 28 for 2021).
The 2021 Tax Levy is scheduled for first reading on November 1st (in conjunction
with the public hearing on the Tax Levy) and second reading on November 15th.
However, the County Clerk's office filing deadline of December 28, 2021 remains firm
and it is imperative the City Council adopt a tax levy of some amount on or before the
evening of December 20th, or the City would be prohibited from levying any property
tax.
2020 Property Tax Extension
2021 Estimated Property Tax Levy
Fund
Amount
Fund
Amount
+/-%
+/-$
Corporate Fund
9,561,307
Corporate Fund
8,190,198
-14.34%
(1,371,109)
Police Pension
Fund
8,092,454
Police Pension
Fund
8,301,462
2.58%
209,008
Fire Pension
Fund
7,570,065
Fire Pension
Fund
7,997,490
5.65%
427,425
Library Board
Fund
6,283,000
Library Board
Fund
6,100,000
-2.91%
(183,000)
ITTA Aggregate
Property Tax
Extension
31,506,826
ITTA
Aggregate
Property Tax
Levy
30,589,150
-2.91%
(917,676)
The table above depicts a detailed comparison of the 2020 Tax Extension and the 2021
Tax Levy. The 2021 Tax Levy, which includes the general (corporate) fund, police and
fire pension funds, public library fund, and bond & interest (debt service) fund, totals
$30,589,150. This represents a decrease of $917,676 or -2.91% from the 2020 Property
Tax Extension.
Staff recommends the City Council formally adopt the 2021 Property Tax Levy
Ordinance.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Ordinance M-26-21, AN
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021.
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PUBLIC
COMMENT
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
A resident commented on her request to build a garage in order to house medical
equipment for her employment with Northshore Hospice.
A resident is having an issue with one of her neighbors; she is worried about her safety.
A resident who resides on Pennsylvania Ave expressed an issue with parking on his
street. He also expressed a safety concern with a deteriorating telephone post on public
property.
A resident expressed a parking issue in connection with one particular house on South
Golf Cul De Sac Street.
ALDERMEN Alderman Oskerka mentioned registration is closing soon for a Turkey Trot at Forest
ANNOUNCEMENTS School.
Alderman Brookman thanked Donna Adams and the Clean Up/Give Back team for
their clean up of the Fifth Ward. Alderman Brookman also mentioned the theater
opening was a success.
Alderman Chester mentioned the success of the theater opening, and how he hopes this
will represent a renaissance of the downtown area.
Alderman Smith stated it was a boost to see the crowd of people at the Des Plaines
Theatre. Alderman Smith also mentioned success of the Trunk or Treat event at the
park district.
Alderman Ebrahimi stated Halloween was a success in his neighborhood.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski mentioned the rebirth of the Des Plaines Theatre, and he looks
ANNOUNCEMENTS
forward to its future success.
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
CONSENT
AGENDA
AUTH PURCH/
BODY CAMERAS/
SAFE FLEET
MOBILE -VISION,
INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-172-21
APPROVE
AGRMT/ DOC
SCAN SVCS/
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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 Chester, seconded by Zadrozny, 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: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-17-21, M-18-21, M-19-21, M-20-21, M-21-21,
M-22-21, M-23-21, M-24-21, M-25-21, Z-54-21 were adopted; Resolutions R-172-21,
R-173-21, R-174-21, R-175-21, R-176-21, R-177-21 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-172-21, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BODY -WORN CAMERA
SYSTEMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SAFE FLEET MOBILE -
VISION, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-173-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
FOR DOCUMENT SCANNING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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MICROSYSTEMS,
INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-173-21
APPROVE MSTR
CNTRCT/ ELEC
SVCS/ ARGON
ELECTRIC
COMPANY, INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-174-21
AUTH EXEC OF
AGRMTS/
SUBRECIPIENTS/
CDBG FUNDS
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-175-21
AUTH TASK ORD
NO. 17/ MSTR
CNTRCT/
TROTTER &
ASSOCIATES, INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-176-21
APPROVE
RELEASE/
PUBLIC IMP GTY/
150 N EAST RIVER
RD
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-177-21
SECOND
READING/
ORDINANCE
M-17-21
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-174-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH ARGON
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-175-21, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH
SUBRECIPIENTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-176-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 17 UNDER A MASTER
CONTRACT WITH TROTTER & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-177-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING RELEASE OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
GUARANTY FOR COVINGTON PLACE APARTMENTS (THE MONARCH) AT
150 NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-17-21, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "A" LIQUOR
LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-18-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2021 TAX LEVY
ORDINANCE FOR THE 2009 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
M-18-21 SERIES 2009A. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda Agenda.
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-19-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2021 TAX LEVY
ORDINANCE FOR THE 2014 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014B.
M-19-21 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-20-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2021 TAX LEVY
ORDINANCE FOR THE 2018 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018.
M-20-21 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-21-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 9 OF
ORDINANCE THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, IL. Motion declared carried as
M-21-21 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-22-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 10 OF THE
ORDINANCE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
M-22-21 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-23-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 14 OF THE
ORDINANCE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
M-23-21 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-24-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 15 OF THE
ORDINANCE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
M-24-21 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
SECOND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-25-21, AN
READING/ ORDINANCE TERMINATING EXPIRED SPECIAL SERVICE AREAS 8, 11, 12
ORDINANCE AND 13. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
M-25-21
Consent Agenda
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SECOND
READING/
ORDINANCE
Z-54-21
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance Z-54-21, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A
LOCAL ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION FOR 2980-3000 RIVER ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #21-040-CU LASR). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Minutes of the City
MINUTES Council Special Meeting regarding Strategic Planning of October 2, 2021, as
Consent Agenda published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Minutes of the City
MINUTES Council Special Meeting regarding 2022 Budget, Hearing #1 of October 7, 2021, as
Consent Agenda published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Minutes of the City
MINUTES Council Special Meeting regarding 2022 Budget, Hearing #2 of October 12, 2021, as
Consent Agenda published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Minutes of the City
MINUTES Council meeting of October 18, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Alderman Chester requested reports from the lobbyists listed in the Warrant Register.
R-178-21
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Moylan, to approve the Warrant Register of
November 1, 2021 in the Amount of $4,523,441.19 and approve Resolution R-178-21.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
2022 ANNUAL Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed a memorandum
BUDGET dated October 21, 2021.
Resolution
R-179-21 For the City Council to adopt the 2022 Budget Resolution.
The City Council held two budget hearings over the 2022 Proposed Budget document.
The first meeting was held on October 7th and the discussion covered the review of
the General Fund. The second budget meeting was held on October 12th to review the
Non -General Funds within the budget document. Within those discussions, the City
Council voted and approved all expenditures, revenues, and the resulting fund balances
to support City services and projects.
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Additionally, during these meetings, the City Council achieved a consensus on
additional changes to be included as part of the 2022 Final Budget document. The
following is a financial summary reflecting the result of this process along with a
Resolution to adopt the 2022 Budget document.
2022 Budget snapshot: The Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget totals $171.2M (excluding
transfers), a $7.2M or 4.4% increase over the 2021 Budget. Although this is an increase
from the 2021 Budget, it remains below the pre -pandemic 2020 Budget level of
$172.1 M. In 2021, the City made a conscious effort of reducing expenditures as a result
of decreased revenues attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has continued
many of these expenditure reduction efforts in the 2022 Budget. The 2022 Budget also
includes $7.8M for storm water management projects that will be paid for by federal
funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law in
2021 and provides local governments with funds to help respond to the COVID-19
pandemic. Excluding this $7.8M expenditure, the 2022 Budget is a $578K or 0.4%
decrease over the 2021 Budget.
The table below summarizes the final 2022 Budget changes approved by the City
Council during the October budget deliberations that were incorporated in the final
2022 Budget numbers. Based on the City Council consensus, the expenditures were
increased by $5.5M. A majority of the change in expenditures is due to increased
funding for the American Rescue Plan Act Storm Water Management Projects and
funding for Phase I Engineering Services for an Algonquin Road bridge.
2022 Budget Changes Approved by the City Council
Account
Description
Amount
General Fund
100-70-710-0000.8015
Zoll Cardiac Monitor
40,000
100-90-000-0000.6502
Increased Funding — City Special Events
100,000
Total General
140,000
Grant Projects Fund
250-00-000-2520.8100
Increased Funding — Storm Water Management
Projects
3,893,972
Total Grant Projects
3,893,972
Capital Projects Fund
400-00-000-0000.6000
Professional Services — Storm Water
Management Projects
380,000
400-00-000-0000.6000
Phase I Engineering Services — Algonquin Road
Bridge
1,100,000
Total Capital Projects
1,480,000
Total 2022 Budget
Changes
$5,513,972
`2022 Budget at a Glance', summarizes the final figures to date as they pertain to
revenues, expenditures, and transfers in/out
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the 2022
Budget document.
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CONSIDERATION
OF
AMENDMENTS
TO SEC 10-8-2 OF
CITY CODE
REGARDING
LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
TO THE
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
Ordinance
M-27-21
CONSIDERATION
APPROVING ONE-
YEAR AGRMT
WITH ANDY
FRAIN SERVICES
FOR CROSSING
GUARD
SERVICES
Resolution
R-163-21
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Oskerka, to approve the Resolution R-179-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUILDING CODE — Alderman Smith, Chair
City Manager Bartholomew reviewed a memorandum dated October 7, 2021.
The consideration is regarding proposed amendments to Title 10, Chapter 8, Section 2
of the Des Plaines City Code, which would incorporate amendments from the National
Electrical Code.
The desire is to amend the Section 10-8-2 to amend the NEC to limit the permitted
length of certain types of cable.
Staff recommends approval of the amendments to Section 10-8-2 of the Des Plaines
City Code Regarding Local Amendments to the National Electrical Code via
Ordinance M-27-21.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance M-27-21, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-8-2 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES REGARDING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Oskerka, Chair
A Request for Proposals for crossing guard services was released on June 15, 2021.
Three responses were received on June 29, 2021.
The City received three responses to the Request for Proposals: Andy Frain Services,
located in Aurora, Illinois, Cross Safe located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Star
Detective & Security located in Chicago, Illinois. Pricing for the three proposals based
on an estimated 12,279 hours of crossing guard services is shown in the table below.
The City will only be invoiced for actual crossing guard hours.
Although Star Security's proposal was lower than Andy Frain Services, they do not
possess the experience and expertise that Andy Frain does. Star Detective & Security's
references provided in their proposal were all related to providing security officers, not
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crossing guards. Andy Frain Services is a local firm that is currently providing crossing
guard services to several Chicagoland municipalities and school districts, including
Oak Park, Carol Stream, Bolingbrook, West Chicago, and Evanston. Andy Frain
Services has substantially the most experience in providing crossing guard services out
of the three proposers. Additionally, all references provided by Andy Frain Services
are positive. Based on these factors, staff is recommending an award to Andy Frain
Services to provide crossing guard services to the City.
The City of Des Plaines is the current provider of crossing guard services to Des
Plaines' schools. The crossing guard program is managed by the Police Department
and funded out of the General Fund.
Crossing guards are provided at approximately 25 locations covering School District
59 and School District 62. During the 2020-2021 school year, there were 31 part-time
crossing guards. The current rate of pay is approximately $15.90 per hour. The program
is overseen by the Chief of Police, with the daily operational oversight conducted by
several Police personnel. The Human Resources division provides administrative
support related to hiring, recruiting, and processing of candidates. Additionally, the
Police Department provides substitutions for crossing guard absences when needed.
The 2021 budget to maintain crossing guards is $185,400 for temporary pay. This basic
cost does not include other costs incurred to support the program. The City pays
approximately $1,000 per year for equipment and $1,040 for background checks and
physical examinations. Administrative expenses provided by Police personnel are
approximately 1,450 hours or $104,000 annually. The annual administrative cost
provided by the Human Resources division including recruitment is estimated to be 10
hours or approximately $780. The staff time spent on administration is compounded in
years with high turnover among the part-time crossing guard staff. For example, in
2019 the turnover was thirteen crossing guards.
In total, staff estimates that the annual cost for the City to manage the crossing guard
program is $316,920. Costs not considered in the above analysis include
unemployment insurance and workers compensation. Additionally, having a third -
party vendor assume the risks of the crossing guard program will reduce the City's
exposure to potential litigation.
Staff recommends City Council consider awarding the crossing guard services contract
to Andy Frain Services for a one-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
with three optional one-year extensions.
Alderman Brookman contested to the one-year agreement with Andy Frain Service for
crossing guard services. She wanted more information regarding the cost service
agreement with the school district to fund the crossing guard services. Alderman
Brookman also stated by keeping the crossing guard services being run by the Police
Department would actually save the City money; while be able to raise the base pay
and hire an individual to be the liaison between the crossing guards and the Police
Department.
Resident Maria Robey expressed how she believes the crossing guard services should
not be outsourced to Andy Frain Services; it is her opinion it will negatively affect the
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individuals who are currently crossing guards for Des Plaines. She embraces the
community feel the crossing guard services currently offer, and believes that will be
lost if the program is outsourced. Resident Maria Robey sees the crossing guards as
the fabric of our community, and she stated by accepting the contract it may destroy
that neighborhood connection.
Resident Debra Connelly believes the City does not advertise for open crossing guard
positions. She also stated she knows someone who applied for a crossing guard position
and it took a significate amount of time for that person to be contacted about the
application.
Resident RJ Brasic, who is stationed at the Devonshire School, believes the City could
manage the hiring process better. He stated the City should work with the Senior Center
to set up a job fair; he believes people, especially seniors, want to work. He also stated
he knows three people who applied when there were several crossing guard openings,
and he states they did not get past Human Resources.
Resident Ray Connelly believes the matter of funding should be approached first; and
he stated he is individual who Debra Connelly mentioned waited over two months to
be contacted about his crossing guard job application.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to defer Resolution R-179-21 to the City
Council Agenda on 11/15/2021, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
No Vote due to substitute motion.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Zadrozny, a substitute motion to approve the
Resolution R-179-21, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
No vote due to amendment to substitute motion.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, an amendment to the substitute motion to
adjust the pay rate to $20.00 per hour and to deny the Resolution R-179-21, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 - Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Ebrahimi
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared failed.
Due to the amendment to the substitute motion declared failed, vote to move forward
on the substitute motion.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Zadrozny, a substitute motion to approve the
Resolution R-179-21, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
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RECONSIDER
THE DENIAL OF
ORDINANCE
Z-52-21/
REFERRAL FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
AND
CONSIDERATION
OF ORDINANCE
Z-52-21 AND
Z-53-21
ADJOURNMENT
AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Ebrahimi
3 - Brookman, Chester, Smith
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski requested a voice vote to have the City Manager and the Police
Chief meet with the school districts to adopt a Cost Sharing Agreement regarding
crossing guard services.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Consensus declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski reviewed a memorandum dated October 21, 2021.
At the City Council meeting of October 18, 2021, the City Council denied a
development project in TIF #7 requesting a new billboard at 2805-2845 Mannheim.
After speaking with a few Aldermen after the meeting, I am asking the City Council
to reconsider this request and have Staff prepare additional information to present at a
City Council meeting in December, 2021.
Mayor Goczkowski recommended a reconsideration of the proposed new billboard at
2805-2845 Mannheim Road.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Oskerka, to approve Reconsideration of the Denial of
Ordinance Z-52-21 (Text Amendments Related to Billboards) and Referral for Public
Hearing and Consideration Before the City Council of Ordinance Z-52-21 and Z-53-
21 (Variation for Proposed New Billboard at 2805-2845 Mannheim).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 2 - Brookman, Chester
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
. Mastalski — City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS M
DAY OF 021
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR