Council Minutes 08-01-22MINUTES 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,
AUGUST 1, 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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, August 1, 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 Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to enter into Closed Session under the following
sections of the Open Meetings Act — Personnel, Probable or Imminent Litigation, Property
Acquisition, Sale of Property, and Collective Bargaining.
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 6:01 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 , 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 Chester.
RECOGNITION Life -Saving Award was presented by Mayor Goczkowski and Police Chief Anderson to
Officer Doherty for the officer's quick decisions and responses which saved a despondent
person's life. On January 14, 2022, Officer John Doherty responded to the 500 block of
Howard Ave for the report of a male subject who collapsed and was not breathing. When
Officer Doherty arrived, he observed the male victim on the floor. An employee of the
business, was already performing CPR on the victim. Officer Doherty assisted the employee
and took over CPR until the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived. The Des Plaines Fire
Department then took over life saving measures, and the victim's pulse and breathing were
restored. The victim was transported to Lutheran General Hospital for further treatment.
The employee of the business wished to remain anonymous; he was presented a Life -Saving
Award by Staff of the Des Plaines Police Department last week.
Life -Saving Award was presented by Mayor Goczkowski and Police Chief Anderson to
Officer Kurotobi for the officer's quick decisions and responses which saved an infant's life.
On February 4, 2022, Officer Michael Kurotobi and additional officers responded to the 100
block of Drake Lane for a call of a baby not breathing. Officer Kurotobi located the distraught
mother and her baby in the living room. Officer Kurotobi immediately took the baby, checked
the airway, and in accordance with his training began to give the baby back blows. The baby
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resumed breathing and began to cry, indicating the airway had been cleared. The baby was
transported to Lutheran General Hospital by the Des Plaines Fire Department for further
treatment.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
AUGUST 1, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING/ Mayor Goczkowski called the Public Hearing for reconsideration of Ordinance Z-24-22,
AMD OF THE amending the text of the zoning ordinance of the City of Des Plaines regarding temporary
ZONING classrooms to order at 7:05 p.m.
ORDINANCE
REGARDING Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
TEMPORARY July 21, 2022.
CLASSROOMS
Ordinance The City of Des Plaines proposed amending the Zoning Ordinance to add "Temporary
Z-24-22 Classroom Structures" as a new permitted temporary use. The specific amendments include
regulations intended to identify and restrict the quantity, size, height, location, and duration of
this type of structure. The City also proposed creating the term "Temporary Classroom
Structure" to define this type of temporary use and its applicability city-wide.
A temporary classroom — sometimes called a "mobile classroom" — is fairly common and
intended for short-term use on school campuses when supplementary classroom space is
needed. Temporary classrooms occur most often in one of two circumstances: (i) enrollment
for a given school, at a given time, exceeds the capacity, and the district or school leadership
has not yet been able to rebalance enrollment among its schools or plan for a physical
expansion; or (ii) a school campus is in the midst of a construction project that takes permanent
classrooms out of use temporarily. Temporary classrooms can vary in size and shape, but most
consist of one to two classrooms, each with its own entrance, and proper utility connections
from the principal use (i.e., school). Some temporary classrooms also contain restroom
facilities.
The full proposed amendments are:
• Section 12-8-11, Temporary Uses: Add temporary classroom structures to the list of
permitted temporary uses, along with items such as storage containers, tents, and
vendor carts. Temporary classroom structures would be permitted in any district on
any zoning lot with a public or private elementary, middle, or high school as the
principal use. The change would not allow temporary classrooms for non -educational
means, as the intended use of a temporary classroom is for educational purposes.
The amendments would regulate quantity, size, height, location, and duration. They
allow up to two temporary classroom structures on an eligible site at a given time.
However, the collective size of all temporary classroom structures would be limited
based on the school building footprint. Staff proposes a total maximum area for all
temporary classrooms on site to be five percent (5%) of the main school building
footprint. Staff proposes limiting the height of temporary classroom structures to 15
feet, which is the same limitation on accessory structures.
The proposed amendments also focus on the allowable locations, requiring placement
on dust -free hard surfaces in a way that does not block or interfere with required off-
street parking drive aisles. Further, the structures could not occupy parking spaces such
that the off-street parking minimum for the school would not be met. Additionally,
temporary classroom structures would be prohibited from encroaching on any public
right-of-way or utility easement, including, without limitation, any public alley, street,
or curb.
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Finally, the proposed amendments include a maximum duration of 12 months.
However, this amendment would allow the Zoning Administrator/Director of
Community and Economic Development to extend the duration of a temporary
classroom structure when a school is under construction and being diligently pursued
to completion.
• Section 12-13-3, Definition of Terms: Adds a definition for "Temporary Classroom
Structures."
Similar to other temporary uses, a zoning certificate would be required for the installation or
placement of a temporary classroom structure on an eligible property.
The Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) typically holds public hearings and votes on
recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning amendments. However, because of the
time sensitivity of the imminent project proposed by School District 59 and Brentwood
Elementary School, with all permitting and construction yet to occur, and in the spirit of
partnership with the School District, the City Council is directly considering these
amendments.
Alderman Chester asked for further clarification about the fire regulations for these structures.
Fire Chief Anderson stated in most cases they would have to extend their fire alarm system to
them, but they would not be required to be sprinklered.
Alderman Zadrozny asked about the reasoning the schools would be needing a temporary
structure, and the timeframe allowed for use the structures.
Resident Phil Rominski asked Fire Chief Anderson for finther clarification regarding the
sprinkler system and other fire code requirements.
Cindy Decker, representative for the school structure, spoke regarding the egress of the
windows, and the set-up timeframe for structure.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Ordinance Z-24-22, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES REGARDING TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS (CASE# 22- 025 -TA).
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 Zadrozny, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-24-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES REGARDING TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS (CASE#
22- 025 -TA).
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 7:17 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Muhammad Tabani asked for the City seek a penalty from the petitioner of Blue Sky
for not following through with the project, and for not adequately maintaining the property.
He also stated the City should consider more resident involvement pertaining to future
developments. He welcomed the City Council to his home to experience the issues he is having
with the train noise since the trees have been torn down on the property behind him.
Resident Pat Beauvais asked why the City Council eliminated the Economic Development
Commission (EDC), and if the City Council would consider implementing citizen focus groups
on future developments.
Resident Jim Hansen thanked the Staff responsible for filling in the sidewalks and curbs around
1425 Ellinwood St. He also mentioned the code enforcement and safety issue of the Tyvek not
being property secured on the 1425 Ellinwood St building.
Resident Jennifer Poonsapaya asked Alderman Chester to recommit to having ward meetings.
Alderman Chester stated he stopped the meetings because of Covid, and stated he intends of
starting meetings once he feels confident he can have a meeting without Covid exposures. He
mentioned be will try to schedule one for September.
ALDERMAN Alderman Chester stated the City is going to start looking into lead in the water by doing
ANNOUNCEMENTS inventory of the types of pipes in the residential buildings.
MAYORAL Mayor mentioned National Night Out, sponsored by the Police Department, will be occurring
ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Police Chief Anderson gave further details regarding National Night Out.
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 Chester, 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
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, 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 Chester, 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.
8/1/2022
Minutes were approved; Ordinance Z-20-22 was adopted; Resolutions R-130-22, R-132-22,
R-133-22, R-134-22, R-135-22, R-136-22, R-137-22, R-138-22 were adopted.
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-130-22, A
PKG STRS MAINT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH J. GILL AND COMPANY FOR
REPS/ J. GILL & CO MAINTENANCE REPAIRS ON CITY -OWNED PARKING STRUCTURES. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-130-22
ORD NO 2/ WTR
SYS SEP PROD/
JOHN NERI CONST
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-132-22
APPROVE TSK ORD
NO 21/ PRO ENGR
SVCS/ TROTTER &
ASSOC, INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-133-22
APPROVE TSK ORD
NO 6/ PRO ENGR
SVCS/ M.E.
SIMPSON CO. INC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-134-22
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-132-22, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH JOHN NERI
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE WATER SYSTEM SEPARATION PROJECT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-133-22, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 21 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 Chester, to Approve Resolution R-134-22, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 6 WITH M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY,
INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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APPROVE TSK ORD Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-135-22, A
3/ CONST ENGR RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 3 UNDER A MASTER CONTRACT
SVCS/ AECOM WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
TECH SVCS SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-135-22
APPROVE IGA/ TFC Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-136-22, A
SIGS/ IDOT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
Consent Agenda ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
STATE TRAFFIC SIGNALS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY. Motion declared carried as
Resolution approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-136-22
APPROVE/ CDBG/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-137-22, A
2022 ACTION PLAN RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES COMMUNITY
Consent Agenda DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-137-22
AUTH/ MBRSHP Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-138-22, A
REN/ NWMC RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO RENEW ITS
Consent Agenda MEMBERSHIP IN THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-138-22
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Ordinance Z-20-22, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Z-20-22 OF DES PLAINES REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, AND
Consent Agenda RESIDENTIAL WALKWAYS (CASE# 22 -023 -TA). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE
MINUTES
Consent Agenda
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
CONSIDER
APPROVING A
ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT FOR
622 GRACELAND
AVE, 1332
WEBFORD AVE,
AND 1368
WEBFORD AVE
Ordinance
Z-23-22
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
meeting of July 18, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
July 25, 2022.
At its July 18, 2022 meeting, the City Council voted 7-1 on first reading to approve Ordinance
Z-23-22, which would rezone the subject property from the C-3 General Commercial District
to the C-5 Central Business District for a proposed mixed-use residential, commercial, and
parking development. However, the Council's motion included a stipulation that if the
petitioner's project does not proceed, the subject property's zoning would return to C-3.
The General Counsel has prepared a revised Ordinance Z-23-22. Under Section 5 (Effective
Date), the revised Ordinance states the petitioner must formally agree not to object to a
rezoning of the property to C-3 if the petitioner or any successors abandon the project prior to
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applying for building permits. In this case, the City would have to initiate a map amendment —
the rezoning would not happen automatically — but the City could initiate and subject property
ownership would have already consented. Submission of this formal agreement (rezoning
covenant) is a term of the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Further, while answering Council questions on July 18, the petitioner noted architectural
design changes that while not reflected in the renderings and elevations could be enforced
through a future redevelopment agreement, approval of which will require passage of a
resolution. Approval of the redevelopment agreement would be required to fulfill the Purchase
and Sale Agreement for 1332 Webford, which is necessary not only for the transfer of property
but also for the effectiveness of the zoning change to C-5.
Petitioner 622 Graceland Apartments, LLC (Joe Taylor, Compasspoint Development)
proposes a full redevelopment of just -less -than -one -acre (43,500 square feet) at the northwest
corner of Graceland Avenue and Webford Avenue. The proposed project is a mix of residential
and commercial space with indoor parking. A proposed 82 -foot -tall building would contain
131 multiple -family dwelling units — 17 studios, 103 one -bedrooms, and 11 two -bedrooms —
on the third through seventh floors. Approximately 2,800 net square feet of an open -to -the -
public restaurant and lounge would occupy portions of the first (ground) and second floors.
Proposed resident amenities are a coworking office space, a fitness area, lounges and meeting
rooms, a club room with bar, a multimedia/game lounge, a dog run and dog wash, indoor bike
parking, and an outdoor swimming pool and recreation deck. The proposed building in all is
approximately 187,000 square feet.
The project includes a 179 -space indoor parking garage. These 179 spaces are intended to
fulfill the off-street parking minimum requirements for the residential units and the restaurant -
lounge (154 spaces), as well as create a supply of public parking to partially replace the current
1332 Webford public lot (25 public off-street spaces are proposed). The segment of Webford
alongside the subject property is proposed to widen within the existing public right-of-way to
a general distance of 28 feet from curb to curb. Where the five on -street parallel public parking
spaces are proposed, the proposed curb -to -curb area is 35 feet wide: 28 feet for the two-way
traffic lanes and 7 feet for parking spaces. The total off-street and on -street parking proposed
is 184 spaces, with an on -street loading area. With the consent of the property owners, the
petitioner is seeking zoning map amendment (rezoning) approval from the City Council.
The PZB voted 3-3 (three "yes" and three "no" with one member absent) on a motion
recommending approval of the map amendment. Pursuant to the portion of the City Code that
governs the PZB, a 3-3 vote amounts to a recommendation to deny the request.
Many residents expressed their objection to a zoning map amendment for 622 Graceland Ave,
1332 Webford Ave, and 1368 Webford Ave; and voiced their objection to the development
proposed for this location. One of the concerns mentioned was that they believe the size of the
building and the increased traffic are safety concerns.
Mark Daniels, attorney representing four residents, spoke on behalf of his clients expressing
their legal effort to stop a zoning map amendment for 622 Graceland Ave, 1332 Webford Ave,
and 1368 Webford Ave.
One resident expressed his approval of a zoning map amendment for 622 Graceland Ave.,
1332 Webford Ave, and 1368 Webford Ave.
Bernard Citron, attorney representing the petitioner, spoke on behalf of his client expressing
their legal effort to proceed with a zoning map amendment for 622 Graceland Ave.,
1332 Webford Ave, and 1368 Webford Ave.
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Joe Taylor, representative of 622 Graceland Apartments, LLC, spoke on behalf of the project
and answered questions of the City Council.
Alderman Zadrozny thanked the residents for coming out and speaking their mind about this
development. He also mentioned social media comments made stating the City Council does
not listen to its residents; he listed three recent occasions which he saw as examples of when
this City Council did listen to its residents.
Alderman Oskerka stated the City Council challenged the City to put more information out
there earlier. He also mentioned he thinks this project is too big for this piece of land.
Advanced to second reading by Moylan, seconded by Ebrahimi, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-23-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR
622 GRACELAND AVENUE, 1332 WEBFORD AVENUE, AND 1368 WEBFORD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 1 - Oskerka
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
* Alderman Smith left the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
CONSIDER
Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING &
July 25, 2022.
AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION
At its July 18, 2022 meeting, the City Council deferred the first reading of Ordinance
OF A PURCH &
M-22-22, which authorizes the City's entrance into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for
SALE AGRMT OF
the sale of property at 1332 Webford Avenue, a City -owned public parking lot. Since the
THE PROPERTY
meeting the General Counsel has revised the PSA, in the following ways:
LOCATED AT 1332
• The PSA refers to a subsequent redevelopment agreement that would now require the
WEBFORD AVE
proposed mixed-use residential, commercial, and parking project at 622 Graceland,
Ordinance
1332 Webford, and 1368 Webford to be "constructed, maintained, and operated in
M-22-22
accordance with plans approved by Seller" (the City)—this is intended to give the
Council the ability, or flexibility, to ensure the petitioner uses desired design concepts
in plans submitted with the redevelopment agreement;
• The purchase price was previously $300,000, but the revised PSA allows for the price
to reduce to $10 if the purchaser (developer of the mixed-use project) also finalizes
acquisition of 1330 Webford, an approximately 9,000 -square -foot parcel immediately
west of 1332 Webford. The reasoning is some members of the Council expressed a
desire to see the 1330 Webford property (currently improved with "The Dance
Building") repurposed as a public open space area. A sale price reduction encourages
this acquisition and contributes toward its economic feasibility; and
• The PSA requires the purchaser to deliver a rezoning covenant in a legal instrument
acceptable to the General Counsel that pledges the purchaser or any successors in title
would not object to a rezoning of 622 Graceland, 1332 Webford, and 1368 Webford
to C-3 if the project as contemplated does not proceed. (Note: Ordinance Z-23-22,
which approves a zoning map amendment from the C-3 District to the C-5 District, is
not effective until the transaction for 1332 Webford is complete.)
622 Graceland Apartments LLC, an Illinois limited liability corporation, has approached the
City with an offer to purchase the property at 1332 Webford Avenue, which is a City -owned
public parking lot. The purchaser intends to acquire the property and develop it vertically,
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pursuant to the applicable bulk rules of the Zoning Ordinance, with a mixed-use residential,
commercial, and parking development that would include public parking spaces.
1332 Webford Avenue is a 13,500 -square -foot property directly west of the 622 Graceland
Avenue -1368 Webford property (the "Journal and Topics site") and east of a small mixed-use
commercial -residential building at 1330 Webford Avenue. A public parking lot, 1332 Webford
has been used historically by a mix of permit -holders, who have obtained a monthly permit
from the City's Finance Department, and those seeking time-limited free public parking. Based
on observations of current and prior years, the parking lot has been only partially utilized, with
ample spaces available at a given time.
Purchaser 622 Graceland Apartments LLC is concurrently asking the Council for approval of
a zoning map amendment for 1332 Webford from the current C-3 General Commercial District
to the C-5 Central Business District to accommodate a proposed mixed-use development (the
"Graceland-Webford project"). The project would contain a parking garage that would contain
179 spaces. Of these 179 spaces, 25 would be allocated for public use, intended to partially
replace the 38 spaces currently at 1332 Webford. The remaining 154 would fulfill the off-street
parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the residential units (137 spaces) and
proposed restaurant -lounge (17 spaces) in the development.
Similar to the Bayview-Compasspoint (1425 Ellinwood Avenue) project, the Graceland-
Webford project would contain 25 public spaces within a 179- space garage. Unlike the
Bayview-Compasspoint garage, however, the City would not be involved in or obligated to
any administrative nor any enforcement responsibilities. Maintenance responsibilities would
also rest solely with the purchaser and/or any future property owners. Although the City would
not be able to collect revenue from the spaces as currently contemplated, the agreement also
does not allow the purchaser (developer) to collect revenue, either; the public spaces would be
free. A change to this term would require a resolution of the Council. This and other terms
governing the use and operation of the public parking spaces would be formalized and recorded
against the property, and encompassed within the redevelopment agreement.
Mark Daniels, attorney representing four residents, stated it is his belief, echoed by members
of the community, that the incentive purchase price is deficient.
Resident Joan Hozian Hooson asked for clarification on the terms of the agreement and the
purchase price. She also expressed frustration regarding the purchase price.
Alderman Zadrozny and Alderman Brookman asked City Manager Bartholomew to respond
to the resident's comments.
City Manager Bartholomew stated if the developer purchases the dance building, the City
property will sell for ten dollars, but the developer also has to commit to deeding that back to
the City or the park district to make a park out of it.
Director of CED Carlisle added that one other option for the operation of the green space is
not necessarily deeded back, but it is reserved for public use and recorded against that property
and the land even if it is privately owned.
Resident Tom Lovestrand asked for clarification on who owns the property once the contract
is signed. He also expressed frustration regarding the purchase agreement.
General Counsel Friedman stated the developer will own the property of the dance building,
but there will be a covenant recorded against it that states it cannot be developed and must be
maintained as open space.
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Resident Jennifer Poonsapaya stated she has serious concerns about providing the land to the
park district. She reflected on incidents and lack of maintenance at her neighborhood park.
Alderman Brookman defended herself regarding comments previously made by a resident.
Resident Caryssa Buchholz asked who will handle any soil remediation since the dance studio
was a standard oil company, and if any geotechnical was completed on the parking lot.
Joe Taylor, representative of 622 Graceland Apartments, LLC, stated the dance building has
been remediated by the current owner. He also stated he will be maintaining the park, and will
work with the residents for the design of the park.
City Manager Bartholomew stated the vast majority of the City Council wants to keep the
green space property as a City property and not dedicated to the park district.
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Moylan, to Approve the Ordinance M-22-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1332 WEBFORD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 1 - Oskerka
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Warrant Register of
R-139-22 August 1, 2022 in the Amount of $4,217,867.59 and Approve Resolution R-139-22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Brookman, Chair
CONSIDER
The ordinance authorizes a best and final offer and eminent domain proceedings if necessary
AUTHORIZING
for the acquisition of 269, 281, and 299 South River Road.
THE ACQUISITION
THROUGH
The City desires to acquire the properties, demolish any structures, and use the properties for
CONDEMNATION
public purposes, including, without limitation, as open green space in order to further the City's
OF FEE SIMPLE
beautification goals and for stormwater detention and related uses.
TITLE TO THE
PROPERTIES
The City has been attempting to engage the owners of the properties in good faith negotiations
LOCATED AT 269,
with the goal of reaching a mutual agreement on a price. The owners have either provided no
281, & 299 S. RIVER
response or no reasonable response to the City's offers.
RD
Ordinance
The City intends to make a best and final offer based upon an independent appraisal in an effort
M-22-22
to acquire the properties at a fair price, and if the City's final offers are rejected, then the City
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authorizes the initiation of eminent domain proceedings.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Ordinance M-22-22, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THROUGH CONDEMNATION OF
FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 269, 281, AND 299 SOUTH
RIVER ROAD.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Chester, seconded by Lysakowski, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-22-22, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THROUGH
CONDEMNATION OF FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
269, 281, AND 299 SOUTH RIVER ROAD.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
9:27 p.m.
Jes 'ca . Mastalski — CI CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 5�
DAY OF , 2022
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR