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Council Minutes 06-06-22MINUTES 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, JUNE 6, 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 6:16 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 6, 2022. 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 Oskerka, seconded by Brookman to enter into Closed Session under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Personnel, Purchase of Property, Sale of Property, Lease of Property, and Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi MAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Zadrozny Motion declared unanimously carried. The City Council recessed at 6:17 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:04 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 The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were PLEDGE offered by Alderman Oskerka. Alderman Oskerka requested a fifteen second moment of silence for the recent school shootings and all of the violence going on in the state and around the country, PROCLAMATION City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth Day. City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. PUBLIC COMMENT Several residents expressed their concern and objection to a possible new development at the current site of the Journal and Topics Building. ALDERMAN Alderman Zadrozny thanked everyone who attended the ward meeting last week; especially ANNOUNCEMENTS Police Chief Anderson and Fire Chief Anderson for coming out to speak. Alderman Brookman stated in light of the tragic events in Texas, she is requesting a full report from staff and police on safety measures in place at our public and private schools. Alderman Chester seconded what Alderman Brookman stated. Page 2 of 11 6/6/2022 MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski stated today is the 78' Anniversary of D -Day — he recognized the ANNOUNCEMENTS anniversary and Memorial Day, and thanked American Legion Post 36 for all of their great work. He also thanked the Boy Scouts who helped place flags at the cemetery. He acknowledged that the veterans and the veteran organizations are an important part of the City. 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. 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 January 3, 2022. Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency. Moved by Brookman, 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. CITY CLERK City Clerk Mastalski stated early voting is June 13, 2022 -June 27, 2022 at Des Plaines Public ANNOUNCEMENTS/ Library. The hours of early voting are June 13 -June 18, June 20 -June 25, and June 27 at 9:00 COMMENTS a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and June 19 and June 26 at 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MANAGER'S City Manager Bartholomew gave an update on the status of a farmer's market; stating the City REPORT engaged a vendor in November. He stated the City negotiated with the vender and signed a contract; however, the vendor failed to execute in the Spring. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Chester praised staff regarding item number two. Moved by Brookman, 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 Ebrahimi, 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. Page 3 of 11 6/6/2022 Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-18-22 was adopted; Resolutions R-101-22, R-104-22, R-105-22, R-107-22, R-108-22 were adopted. AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve Resolution R-101-22, A AERIAL TRUCK/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TEREX AERIAL TRUCK SOURCEWELL THROUGH SOURCEWELL. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda Consent Agenda. Resolution R-101-22 APPROVE CSA/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve Resolution R-104-22, A DIST 62/ CROSSING RESOLUTION APPROVING A COST-SHARING AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY GUARD SVCS CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 RELATED TO THE CROSSING GUARD Consent Agenda SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANDY FRAIN SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-104-22 APPROVE 2ND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve Resolution R-105-22, A RED/ DEP LTR OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND REDUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT CR/ 1425 RESTORATION DEPOSIT LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE BAYVIEW- ELLINWOOD AVE COMPASSPOINT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 1425 ELLINWOOD AVENUE. Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-105-22 APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve Resolution R-107-22, A EJECTOR PUMPS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES, METRO INDS INC FOR EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE EJECTOR PUMPS AT THE POLICE Consent Agenda STATION. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-107-22 APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve Resolution R-108-22, A ELEC FAC/ COMED RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMONWEALTH EDISON Consent Agenda FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRIC FACILITY FOR THE LAKE OPEKA PUMP STATION. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-108-22 SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi to Approve Ordinance M-18-22, AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "B" LIQUOR M-18-22 LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council MINUTES meeting of May 16, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda. APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the MINUTES City Council meeting of May 16, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 11 6/6/2022 BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF At the May 2, 2022, City Council meeting, the Council voted to defer the item to June 6. The METROPOLITAN item is now re -presented for the Council's consideration. SQUARE PLAZA REVISED At the February 7 City Council meeting, consultant The Lakota Group presented options for a REDESIGN redesign of the Metropolitan Square plaza area, drawing from scenarios presented to the OPTIONS Council in 2016. The Mayor and Council provided feedback, which the consultant documented in the meeting. They have also received subsequent feedback from the Mayor, City Council, and public, compiled by staff. Based on input received on and since February 7, The Lakota Group is submitting a revised Metropolitan Square plaza concept for the Council's consideration. The key components are: The "eyebrow" traffic lane and parking spaces, which border various storefronts, are removed, A turf lawn in the center of the plaza, contemplated for multiple purposes such as seating and viewing for performances, A performance and gathering pavilion structure oriented toward the lawn. On the rear of the structure a decorative wall with a sign to serve as a gateway to the plaza. Two options are presented for this design, one with an open back and columns and the other with a solid back, Tables and seats are interspersed to accommodate outdoor eating, with clusters near the storefronts, Additional plantings and man-made shade elements, An interactive water feature and play area (mounds for children to climb on), The reconfiguration of parking from angle (45 -degree) to parallel (0 -degree) in the block of Metropolitan Way between Miner and the alley, with widened sidewalks and street trees. Staff is seeking direction and consensus from the City Council as to whether the concept, as presented by Lakota or with specific modifications, should be implemented. If so, the next phase of implementation would likely require Council approval of funding to produce engineering -level drawings. Kevin Clark, from The Lakota Group, presented the revised design. Alderman Chester stated he keeps seeing this area as either a pedestrian space or a driving space; he stated that right now it tries to be both and fails. He questioned why parking spaces are needed since the City has two parking garages. Mayor Goczkowski stated he agreed with the points made by Alderman Chester, and that his suggestion is to do a traffic study of Metropolitan Square. Alderman Brookman stated she does not believe redesigning the area and spending six to seven million dollars gives any assurance that it will entice new businesses to come or guarantee the current businesses stay. She stated another important consideration is opportunity cost, and the money would be better spent purchasing property downtown. Alderman Brookman mentioned that her concern is the City does not have control over the rental rates. Alderman Brookman stated she does not support a redesign at this time. Mayor Goczkowski asked Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle the status of the rental cost based on his discussions with the property managers. NEW BUSINESS Page 5 of 11 6/6/2022 Director of CED Carlisle stated the property managers are seeking to lease within competitive rates, but this more than likely does not take into account utilities. He stated it is his opinion that the Metropolitan Square ownership and leasing have shown their willingness to come down to be more competitive per square foot than they have in the past. Alderman Smith asked Director of CED Carlisle if there has been any interest in renting these vacant spaces. Director of CED Carlisle stated there is one space that has a permit to remodel for a sushi restaurant. He stated there has been interest in the other spaces, but have not moved past the initial conversation stage. Alderman Zadrozny stated the proposal looks great, but the cost is considerable and he does not know if the City will get the benefit out of it. He stated he would not vote to move forward at this time. Mayor Goczkowski mentioned that some of the new upcoming developments may change the dynamic of the downtown area. He stated he would be comfortable directing staff to look at the traffic issue of Metropolitan Square as a foundational piece. Alderman Brookman asked if it would be better to wait and see what the new dynamic will be before the City invests money in a traffic study. City Council consensus is to wait on the redesign and a traffic study until the new development opens to see if there is a shift in the dynamic of the downtown area. Des Plaines business owner Salman stated the square is failing, and even though the project is beautiful, it will not fix the issue; stating it will only attract people to empty storefronts. Mayor Goczkowski mentioned to Director of CED Carlisle that the City should go back to the property manager with the issues which have been raised. Des Plaines business owner Salman also mentioned the issue of homelessness, and its effect on the businesses in Metropolitan Square. Alderman Zadrozny asked if the City could look into how much it would be to acquire the property of Metropolitan Square. Alderman Brookman stated the City initially paid eighteen million dollars in addition to infrastructure improvements to acquire the property of Metropolitan Square, and gifted it to the developer. She stated if the City puts money into it, and it fails, the City would be just buying back the property they originally owned. Resident Paul Beranek stated the City needs to do something with Metropolitan Square; he stated investing money in this property must be done otherwise it will be worse off. Mayor Goczkowski reiterated that the first step is to talk with the management company to see how open they are to taking steps on their end to fix this area. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register. REGISTER Page 6 of 11 6/6/2022 Resolution Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Warrant Register of June 6, 2022 R-109-22 in the Amount of $4,446,843.13 and Approve Resolution R-109-22. 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- Alderman Chester, Chair CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated APPROVING A May 25, 2022. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A At its May 16, 2022 meeting, the City Council deferred the first -reading consideration of COMMERCIALLY- Ordinance Z-12-22, which would grant a conditional use for a commercially zoned assembly ZONED ASSEMBLY banquet hall) at 1730 Elmhurst Road. USE AT 1730 ELMHURST RD The City Council chose to defer Ordinance Z-12-22 to the June 6 meeting for two reasons: 1.) Ordinance Petitioner Sargon Mando of Lamassu Banquets did not attend the meeting and 2.) The Council Z-12-22 would like the petitioner to enter into a shared parking agreement that will clarify how they will meet their parking demand, particularly for their events with the largest number of attendees. The petitioner's property and parking lot is directly adjoined with the Asbury Court assisted living and nursing facility at 1750 Elmhurst Road. Staff learned from colleagues of the petitioner that he had an emergency health issue on May 16, which precluded him from attending. Director of CED Carlisle stated the petitioner was able to provide a Shared Parking Agreement to the City since the agenda for the meeting had been finalized. City Manager Bartholomew recommended deferring to the next City Council meeting since they do not have the amended Ordinance at this time. Petitioner Sargon Mando spoke on behalf of his request; he reiterated they came to an agreement with Asbury Court for parking. Alderman Smith asked the petitioner for clarification on average business hours and whether there will be conflict for parking spaces. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Defer the Ordinance Z-12-22 to the next City Council meeting on June 20, 2022, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIALLY -ZONED ASSEMBLY USE AT 1730 ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #22 -013 -CU). 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. CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated APPROVING A May 25, 2022. MAJOR VARIATION TO The petitioners, William F. Schoenberg and Janet L. Horton, are requesting a major variation Page 7 of 11 6/6/2022 ALLOW A to allow for an 18.25 -foot -tall detached garage where a maximum of 15 feet is permitted for DETACHED accessory structures. The subject property is located in the R-1 Single Family Residential GARAGE AT 1311 E District at 1311 E. Prairie Avenue in between Laurel Avenue and Graceland Avenue. The PRAIRIE AVE property is 7,500 square feet (0.17 acres) and currently consists of a 1,252 -square -foot, two - Ordinance story residence, paved driveway leading to a 573 -square -foot detached garage, a 51 -square - Z -13-22 foot shed, sidewalks, wood deck area, and brick paver area. The existing garage is located 3.31 feet from the northwest property line. The petitioner is proposing to demolish the existing detached garage, shed, and brick paver area to make room for a new 718 -square -foot detached garage, two new paved walkways, and extended driveway area. While the existing detached garage is located just off the wood deck at the rear of the residence, the proposed detached garage will be set back so it is five feet off the south (rear) and west (side) property lines. The proposed garage will have two vehicle parking spaces, an area for yard equipment, and a utility sink on the first floor with a storage area on an attic level above. Accessory structures cannot serve as a living space, so staff has added a condition that the detached garage cannot be utilized as a living space at any time, unless accessory dwelling units were to be legalized under the Zoning Ordinance in the future. The proposed garage is meant to emulate the design of the existing residence from the roof pitch to the exterior building materials, which include vinyl siding, carnage -lock garage doors, and trim and shingles to match the exterior materials of the existing residence. Pursuant to Section 12-8-1.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, accessory structures, including detached garages, must be incidental to the principal use served and subordinate in height, area, bulk, and location. Accessory structures are limited to 15 feet in building height, defined by Section 12- 13-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. All requests for building height variation are Major, requiring final approval of the City Council. The PZB recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve the major variation for detached garage height with conditions. If the City Council chooses to approve these requests via Ordinance Z-13-22, staff and the PZB recommend the following conditions: 1. Petitioner must submit all appropriate building permit documents and details as determined necessary by the City for the Proposed Detached Garage, driveway, and sidewalk areas. All permit documents must be sealed and signed by a design professional licensed in the State of Illinois and must comply with all City building codes. 2. The Proposed Detached Garage may not be utilized as a living space or dwelling unit at any time, unless future changes to the Zoning Ordinance would legalize accessory dwelling units and all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and all necessary work to bring the Proposed Detached Garage into compliance with then -current codes is completed to the City's satisfaction prior to such use. Moved by Chester, seconded by Moylan, to Approve the Ordinance Z-13-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION TO ALLOW A DETACHED GARAGE AT 1311 E PRAIRIE AVENUE (CASE #22-012-V). Upon voice vote, the vote was: AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi MAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Advanced to second reading by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance Z-13-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION TO ALLOW A DETACHED GARAGE AT 1311 E PRAIRIE AVENUE (CASE #22-012-V). Page 8 of 11 6/6/2022 Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadromy, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated WAIVING THE May 25, 2022. MODIFIED ENTITLEMENTS The Holiday Inn Express and Suites hotel at 3001 Mannheim Road in the Orchards at O'Hare REQUIREMENTS development has been operating a commercial parking lot use since approximately mid-July OF THE 2021, when first documented by City staff. Commercial parking was not one of the approved COMPLIANCE AND uses of the planned unit development, the final plat for which was approved by Ordinance Z - TEMPORARY 18-16 and amended by Ordinances Z-5- 19 and Z-10-19. A commercial parking lot also ABEYANCE OF requires a conditional use in the C-3 district. AGREEMENT The City Council passed Resolution R-189-21 on November 15, 2021, to approve a Resolution Compliance and Temporary Abeyance of Enforcement Agreement ("Agreement") to allow the R-110-22 use to operate through November 15, 2022 or whenever the use could be entitled on a permanent basis. The Agreement required, amongst other obligations, the owners to submit applications for (i) an amendment to the existing planned unit development and (ii) for a conditional use to allow the operation of a commercial parking lot in the C-3 Zoning District collectively, the "Modified Entitlements"). Property ownership and hotel management is no longer interested in conducting commercial parking on a permanent basis but would like to continue to operate the use through November 15, 2022. Consequently, the owners request that the City Council waive the requirement that the owners apply for the Modified Entitlements. The commercial parking use consists of typically non -hotel guests, such as O'Hare Airport travelers, reserving a parking space through third -party apps and websites such as Way.com. The commercial parking is providing an ancillary revenue stream to hotel. The property lies within the O'Hare Corridor Privilege Parking Tax Area and is subject to a $1 per car daily parking tax. The original agreement, which was signed by property ownership and made effective on November 23, 2021, established the following terms: Pay a $500 fine to settle the initial violation; Pay $6,100 as an estimated amount of parking tax then due to the City since July, then file with the Finance Department to begin remitting the tax for future activity; Apply for a Parking Lot Permit from the City as required by Section 7-7-2 of the City's Code of Ordinances and maintain the permit in good standing at all times when conducting the Commercial Parking; Confine the commercial parking activity to the hotel parcel and the restaurant parcel in the development; Prevent commercial parking from interfering with the parking needs of the hotel or any other development and business activity within the Planned Development Property, avoiding a parking shortage for any existing use within the development; Conduct commercial parking only on a hard, all-weather, dustless surface in permanently striped parking spaces, with drive -aisle widths and parking space dimensions that comply with Section 12-9- 6 of the Zoning Ordinance; Maintain all portions of the Orchards at O'Hare development free of nuisances and undue service demand from the City of Des Plaines, including but not limited to property maintenance code enforcement and public safety (Police and Fire); Continue to make all commercially reasonable and diligent efforts to identify and pursue an entity to develop and operate a freestanding restaurant on the restaurant parcel, as contemplated in the Redevelopment Agreement for Orchards at O'Hare; and Page 9 of 11 6/6/2022 By February 15, 2022, apply to the Department of Community and Economic Development to seek an amendment the planned unit development (PUD) for Orchards at O'Hare and a conditional use for commercial parking Property ownership/hotel management did not meet the deadline to apply for the Modified Entitlements and has notified the City that because of tenant interest in the commercial space connected to the hotel, a letter of intent for development of a carwash, and other optimism for continued progress in the development, they do not intend to conduct commercial parking permanently. They would like to conduct the use through November 15, 2022 as originally agreed. Therefore, the owners are asking the City to waive the requirement that they apply for the Modified Entitlements. However, all other terms would remain in effect and be enforceable. Mayor Goczkowski stated he spoke with the petitioner, and they have taken substantial steps in recent months towards compliance. He stated the Resolution could move them toward success, and hopefully full development of the property. Alderman Oskerka asked if the petitioner was in attendance to speak on their behalf. He stated that if the City Council approved the Resolution tonight, what assurances do they have that the petitioner will not come back for the same request in the future. Alderman Chester stated the basis for the current request has to do with market conditions. Alderman Oskerka mentioned the petitioner should be at the meeting to talk about the developments they are trying to secure. City Manager Bartholomew stated he agrees with Alderman Oskerka, and that it seems like staff is always building their project for them. Alderman Oskerka stated the Resolution should not be approved tonight, and the petitioner owes the City Council the respect to show up and have this conversation. Alderman Chester stated they might not be the best developer to work with, but at some point, the City should continue to support them so they can proceed with what they originally stated they would do. He stated that if the City does not support the petitioner, it may come to a point where the City is facing development litigation and property despair. Alderman Smith asked for further detail on how future litigation could be avoided. Alderman Zadrozny agreed it should be deferred to the next meeting. Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Brookman, to Defer the Resolution R-110-22 to the next City Council meeting on June 20, 2022, A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE MODIFIED ENTITLEMENTS REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPLIANCE AND TEMPORARY ABEYANCE OF ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, PROMINENCE HOSPITALITY GROUP, AND O'HARE REAL ESTATE LLC. 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. Page 10 of 11 6/6/2022 PUBLIC WORKS- Alderman Moylan, Chair CONSIDER As part of the January 4, 2022, Staff Traffic Advisory Committee meeting, the Public Works AMENDING and Engineering Department provided the results of a multi -way stop warrant analysis CHAPTER 5 OF pursuant to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) by staff for the intersection of TITLE 7 OF THE Prairie Avenue at Third Avenue. The results determined that a multi -way stop is not warranted CITY CODE at the Prairie/Third intersection. The City also recently contracted with Gewalt Hamilton and REGARDING STOP Associates to perform an independent engineering study under the same guidelines which also SIGNS AT THE determined that the multi -way stop was not warranted. More recently, there was a request to INTERSECTION OF add the item to the City Council agenda for review and discussion by the City Council. PRAIRIE AVE AND SOUTH THIRD AVE Currently, Third Avenue traffic must stop for Prairie Avenue traffic at the subject intersection Ordinance with no stop control for Prairie Avenue. However, all traffic (multi -way stops) must stop at M-19-22 both the Prairie Avenue / Fourth Avenue and Prairie Avenue / Second Avenue intersections immediately west and east of the subject intersection. The concern with adding an additional stop along Prairie Avenue (at Third Avenue) in succession (three intersections total) at the unwarranted location is that drivers may refrain from coming to a complete stop at each of the intersections. Alderman Oskerka stated there is an importance for the City to control the traffic down Prairie Ave, especially with the new and proposed developments. He stated that this will help push traffic to streets that are better equipped to handle it. Alderman Chester stated many people drive too fast, and it only gets worse. Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance M-19-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 7 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PRAIRIE AVE. AND SOUTH THIRD AVE. 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. Advanced to second reading by Oskerka, seconded by Lysakowski, to Adopt the Ordinance M-19-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 7 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PRAIRIE AVE. AND SOUTH THIRD AVE. 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. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Goczkowski stated the City Council wanted to continue their discussion from earlier, and go back into Closed Session. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to enter into Closed Session under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Personnel, Purchase of Property, Sale of Property, Lease of Property, and Litigation.