Council Minutes 01-03-22MINUTES 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,
JANUARY 3, 2022
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order
ORDER by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, January 3, 2022.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Moylan. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to enter into Closed Session under the following
sections of the Open Meetings Act - Collective Bargaining.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Moylan
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened 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, Assistant
Director of Public Works and Engineering Duddles, Director of Community and Economic Development 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 were
PLED E offered by City Clerk Mastalski.
PUBLIC COMMENT Nick, a resident of Des Plaines, commented on his disapproval of the Covid-19 vaccine
mandate.
ALDERMEN Alderman Oskerka invited any seniors in need of assistance with snow removal to contact him,
ANNOUNCEMENTS and he will put them in contact with Jet City Coalition.
Alderman Zadrozny wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Alderman Brookman brought up the issue of businesses not properly removing snow on their
property; she believes the issue should be brought to the forefront so there is not an injury or a
fatality. Alderman Brookman would like to look into using TIF funds or other funding for the
City to provide snow removal services in certain areas, such as the business area from Oakton
St to Graceland Ave. She asked City Manager Bartholomew to address this issue.
City Manager Bartholomew discussed the options the City can proceed with in order to enforce
snow removal in commercial areas — there will be a follow up in the Public Works Committee.
Alderman Moylan is the Public Works Committee Chairman, and he stated he would like to
first see harsher monetary penalties for the commercial properties for not removing snow from
walkways before the City proceeds with providing snow removal services.
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Alderman Chester gave condolences to the unfortunate passing of Mary Ann Maro; she was a
resident of Des Plaines and a dedicated crossing guard at South School. He stated how devoted
she was to her profession and the children she greeted every day - expressing Mary Ann Maro
loved the children; the children and the community loved her back.
Alderman Smith recommended the City should be doing more to reach out to the community
with information about lost pets. She stated the City has the responsibility to help reunite
families with their lost pets; such as posting the information on local access television. She
asked City Manager Bartholomew to follow-up regarding the matter.
City Manager Bartholomew stated he will follow-up with Police Chief Anderson about the
safeguards in place to help the unification process between families and their lost pets.
Police Chief Anderson mentioned the success the City has had with listing lost pets on the Des
Plaines Police Department Facebook page — he asked residents to report to the Police
Department if their pet is lost.
Alderman Ebrahimi thanked everyone who reached out regarding his Covid-19 diagnosis.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski mentioned his appreciation for the community activism of Jet City
ANNOUNCEMENTS Collation and their founder Kevin Murphy.
On May 3, 2021, 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.
On January 3, 2022, in order to facilitate and encourage the operation of (i) food and beverage
establishments in the City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and (ii) COVID-19
vaccination and testing sites in the City, Mayor Goczkowski directs a Supplemental Order that:
A. The Community and Economic Development Director is authorized to continue to
implement the Auxiliary Outdoor Seating Program, which Program and its
implementation are hereby authorized by this order.
B. The City Manager is authorized to enter into license agreements with owners of
restaurants and taverns that seek to establish temporary seating areas on public rights-
of-way including sidewalks and other publicly owned property in furtherance of the
Auxiliary Outdoor Seating Area Program, as previously authorized by the Supplement
Order.
C. The Community and Economic Development Director is authorized to approve the
temporary operation of COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in locations where, in
the CED Director's discretion, the COVID-19 testing or vaccination site will comply
with the general regulations for temporary uses set forth in Section 12-8-11.13 of the
City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance and will not otherwise be adverse to the public
health and safety.
The Supplement Order will take effect immediately upon execution and run concurrently with
the term of the Declaration of Civil Emergency unless rescinded or superseded by mayoral
order or a majority vote of the corporate authorities.
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
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the next special or City Council meeting. This extension of the Declaration includes the
Supplemental Order dated January 3, 2022.
Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Oskerka, to extend the May 3, 2021 Declaration of Civil
Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or emergency meeting of the
City Council including the Supplement Order dated January 3, 2022.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, 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-30-21, M-1-22 were adopted; Resolutions R-1-22, R-
2-22, R-3-22, R-4-22, R-5-22, R-6-22, R-7-22, R-8-22. R-9-22, R-11-22. R-12-22 were
adopted.
AMENS CITY Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M -1 -
CODE/ SEMI TRL & 22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-3-2 AND 7-10-6 OF THE DES PLAINES
TRK PRKG & PRKG CITY CODE REGARDING SEMI TRAILER AND TRUCK PARKING AND PARKING
FINES FINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Advanced to Second Reading by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to Adopt the Ordinance
Ordinance M-1-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-3-2 AND 7-10-6 OF THE DES
M-1-22 PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING SEMI TRAILER AND TRUCK PARKING AND
PARKING FINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- Ebrahimi
Motion declared carried.
AUTH EXPND OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-1-22, A
FUNDS/ SW LIC RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A
AGRMT/ TYLER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC FOR
TECH, INC
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Consent Agenda SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-1-22
APPROVE EXPND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-2-22, A
OF FUNDS/ LEASE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A LEASE
& SVCS AGRMT/ WITH KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER FINANCE AND A SERVICES AGREEMENT
KONICA MINOLTA WITH KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS USA, INC. Motion declared carried
Consent Agenda as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-2-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-3-22, A
SENSUS WATER RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE & MAIN, LP FOR THE
METERS/ CORE & PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SENSUS WATER METERS. Motion declared
MAIN, LP carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-3-22
AUTH PURCH & Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-4-22, A
PLANJING/ TREES/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND PLANTING OF TREES
WEST' CNTRL MUN THROUGH THE WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE SUBURBAN TREE
CONF SUB TREE CONSORTIUM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONSORTIUM
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-4-22
GRANT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-5-22, A
EXEMPTION/ RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXEMPTION TO THE ARCHDIOCESE TO
WATER SPLY/ DISCONNECT THEIR IRRIGATION SYSTEM FROM THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY.
ARCHDIOCESE Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-5-22
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-6-22, A
CNTRCT/ VEH RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH HAVEY
REPR & MAINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
SVCS/.HAVEY Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
COMMS, INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-6-22
APPRQVE REDUCT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-7-22, A
PRKG LOT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REDUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT
RESTORATION DEPOSIT LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE BAYVIEW-
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RESTOR/ 1425 COMPASSPOINT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 1425 ELLINWOOD AVENUE.
ELLINWOOD AVE Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-7-22
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-8-22, A
HORTON AMB/ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A HORTON AMBULANCE FROM
FOSTER COACH FOSTER COACH SALES, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
SALES, INC Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R -8-22'I
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-9-22, A
PIERCE TOWER RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PIERCE TOWER LADDER TRUCK
LAD TFROM MACQUEEN EMERGENCY GROUP. Motion declared carried as approved
MACOUEEN unanimously under Consent Agenda.
EMERG GRP
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-9-22
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Ordinance M-30-21, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "M" LIQUOR
M-30-21 LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of December 20, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Consent Agenda
APPROVE CBA/
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Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-11-22
APPROVE CBA/
MAP #240
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-12-22
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
City Council meeting of December 20, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-11-22, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE DES PLAINES
POLICE CHAPTER #241. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski to Approve Resolution R-12-22, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE DES PLAINES
POLICE CHAPTER #240. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
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WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Warrant Register of January 3, 2022
R-10-22 in the Amount of $3,048,485.24 and approve Resolution R-10-22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
OTHER MAYOR/ Mayor Goczkowski stated since the Covid-19 numbers are increasing in our area at a sharp
ALDERMEN rate, he encouraged individuals to wear a mask in public and encouraged everyone to get
COMMENTS FOR vaccinated.
THE GOOD OF THE
ORDER
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
7:24 p.m.
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