Council Minutes 10-03-22 (2)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,
OCTOBER 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 6:03 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, October 3, 2022.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Chester. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Zadrozny to enter into Closed Session under the following
sections of the Open Meetings Act — Probable or Imminent Litigation, Personnel, Sale of
Property, Purchase or Lease of Property, and Litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Chester
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:04 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Lysakowski, Chester. 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 Weiss.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE offered by Alderman Oskerka.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring October as Global
Diversity Awareness Month and October 31 to October 71, 2022 as National Diversity Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Marian Cosmides asked about the process for a resident to request an Economic
Development Commission.
Mayor Goczkowski stated residents can submit a suggestion to the City, and if an Economic
Development Commission is reestablished, the appointments are made by the Mayor.
Resident Marian Cosmides also requested a weight limit sign to be posted on Webford Avenue.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated a weight limit sign can be added to
Webford Avenue.
Resident Marian Cosmides thanked her neighbors for a well -attended block party on Webford
Avenue.
Resident Liz Bowman mentioned there is a new Facebook organization group called Des
Plaines Migrants Resources and Support with approximately over two hundred members to
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help in any way they can. She stated on behalf of the group she came in to say thank you for
the gracious response. She also welcomed others to join the group.
ALDERMAN Alderman Oskerka welcomed the new migrants that are seeking asylum in the community.
Alderman Brookman moved to reconsider her vote on Ordinance Z-28-22 due to the City being
unaware of a Federal regulation.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Reconsider Ordinance Z-28-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING MAJOR VARIATIONS TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION OF
AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE FACILITY AT 2064-2074
MANNHEIM ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case #22-026-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman also stated she is hosting a ward meeting on Wednesday, October 191 at
7:00 p.m. at Good Shepard Church — lower level.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski stated Des Plaines received approximately eighty asylum seekers over the
ANNOUNCEMENTS weekend that will be staying in the City. He stated he encourages everyone to look at the City's
website and Facebook page, and other media outlets if they have any questions, or reach out
to him directly.
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 staffmg 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 Zadrozny, 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: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
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Minutes were approved; Ordinances M-26-22, M-27-22 were adopted; Resolutions R-156-22,
R-157-22, R-159-22, R-99-22 were adopted.
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-156-22, A
CUST SVCS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CRYSTAL MAINTENANCE
CRYSTAL MAINT PLUS CORP. FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-156-22
AUTH FUND/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-157-22, A
PURCH FORD RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TRKS/ ST OF IL FORD TRUCKS THROUGH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINT PURCHASING MASTER
Consent Agenda CONTRACT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-157-22
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-159-22, A
ALARM MON SVCS/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELEVATOR ALARM
EMERG 24 MONITORING SERVICES FROM EMERGENCY 24, INC. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-159-22
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Ordinance M-26-22, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "A" LIQUOR
M-26-22 LICENSE AND REMOVE ONE CLASS "AB -1" LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared
Consent Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Ordinance M-27-22, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "A" LIQUOR
M-27-22 LICENSE AND REMOVE ONE CLASS "H1" LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried
Consent Agenda as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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APPROVE HAZ MIT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-99-22, A
GRANT AGRMTS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
MWRD & IDNR THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT AND A HAZARD
Consent Agenda MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Resolution Agenda.
R-99-22
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of September 19, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of September 19, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BUSINESS
CONSIDER AMEND Alderman Brookman stated Alderman Chester would like to be in attendance for consideration
TITLE 13 OF THE of Ordinances M-29-22 and M-30-22; for this reason, she requested to defer these Ordinances
CITY CODE RE
to the next City Council meeting on October 17, 2022.
SUBD PROC AND
PLATS
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Defer Ordinance M-29-22, AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance
AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING
M-29-22
SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES AND PLATS and Ordinance M-30-22, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING
CONSIDER AMEND
SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCIAL GUARANTEES to the City
TITLE 13 OF THE
Council meeting on October 17, 2022.
CITY CODE RE
Upon roll call, the vote was:
SUBD PUBLIC IMP
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
AND FIN GNTEES
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
Ordinance
NAYS: 0- None
M-30-22
ABSENT: 2- Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS
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 October 3,
R-158-22 2022 in the Amount of $4,593,300.38 and Approve Resolution R-158-22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Brookman, Vice -Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A MAP September 22, 2022.
AMENDMENT AND
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MAJOR The petitioner, the Des Plaines Park District, is requesting a Map Amendment to rezone the
VARIATIONS OF subject property from R-1 Single Family Residential District to I-1 Institutional District. Their
THE ZONING intent is to bring the zoning in line with the district typical for parks of more than two acres (I -
ORDINANCE AT 1) and also to capitalize on the I-1 allowance for more than one principal building per zoning
1946 AND 1990 lot. There is currently only one principal building, but in adding the pool and an aquatic
WHITE STREET building, there are proposed to be two, which is not allowed in R-1. The associated variations
(ARNDT PARK) will facilitate revitalization of the park to include a new pool and bathhouse, free game court,
Ordinance new playground equipment, two picnic shelters, lighting, landscaping, expansion of the
Z-30-22 parking lot, and a new walking loop around the park.
Project Details
The Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility is a proposed enhancement of an existing park
facility. One component of the proposed project is the interior and exterior remodeling of the
existing 2,617 -square -foot field house.
New building construction would include a new 5,115 -square -foot aquatic center to the north
of the Fieldhouse. Outdoor pool facilities would include six lap lanes, a shallow area, a dive
well depth, pool deck, an on -deck picnic area, and shade structures. The interior of the building
is proposed to include a building/concession center, restrooms, locker rooms, storage,
mechanical maintenance areas, and a lifeguard office. Proposed additions to the park overall
include a new walking path loop, free game court, new playground equipment, two picnic
shelters, security lighting, and an expanded parking lot.
Access to the site will continue to be provided along White Street. New lighting will be located
around the aquatic building and will not exceed the spillage requirements.
Development Standards for I-1 Versus R-1
Parks are a permitted use within R-1 zoning districts. However, the intended zoning for public
facilities, including parks, is I-1 zoning. Re -zoning this area to I-1 would more closely align
with the existing and future use of this park area.
Development Standards for I -I
Amending the zoning of a property requires the new property to meet the bulk matrix
requirements.
Required Buffering Between Institutional and Residential Districts
A required buffer area including an eight -foot -tall, solid fence, shade trees, and shrubs is
required to exist between any institutional district abutting a residential district. A section of
the west and east boundary is abutting residences and is required to provide this buffer.
However, due to the existing open space and turf in these areas, the petitioner has included a
variation request to Section 12-10-9.0 to grant relief from the requirement. There is existing
fencing in these areas that has stood for years, and the petitioner is arguing existing conditions
should suffice, while also allowing desired visibility into the park.
Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
The proposed project, including the proposed site improvements, address various goals of the
2019 Comprehensive Plan to "Promote Recreational Facilities to Boost the Local Economy"
and policy 7.12 to "Continue to implement the Des Plaines Park District's Strategic Plan."
Variations
The District is seeking multiple variations, three of which are driven by its desire to expand
the existing parking lot. The expansion is intended to accommodate an anticipated growth in
visitors to the park with the construction of the new pool facilities.
Outdoor parks require a minimum of two spaces plus one space for every half acre of property.
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For this 12.75 -acre park, thirty (30) spaces are required, including two (2) accessible parking
spaces. The site currently has sufficient parking per the requirements — even with adding the
aquatic facilities — with an existing sixty-six (66) total parking spaces, including three (3)
accessible spaces. However, the District believes it is prudent to add parking. The proposed
new lot will provide ninety-seven (97) total spaces, four (4) of which are accessible spaces.
Parking Lot Location and Curb
The I-1 district limits the location of parking in required yards to the rear. The petitioner has
included a variation to the I-1 standards to allow for parking in the front yard. The existing
parking lot is located in the front yard is proposed to be expanded to the north. In addition, a
variation is included to vary the location of the curb and gutter. Parking areas are required to
have curb and gutter located a minimum distance of 3.5 feet from any adjacent property line
or right of way line, but the existing parking lot — and thus the proposed extension — are directly
next to the White Street right of way.
Parking Lot Landscaping
Landscaping is required to be located on the interior of parking lots and the perimeter. The
petitioner has included a variation to reduce parking lot landscaping in both locations.
Landscaping
Landscaping will be provided around the proposed building, including shade trees, ornamental
trees, shrubs, grasses, and turf. The petitioner has requested a Major Variation to Section 12-
10-9.0 to reduce the landscape buffer requirements for required fencing and landscaping
adjacent to the residential zoning districts to the west and east.
The PZB recommended (7-0) that the City Council approve the proposed map amendment and
variations as presented.
Staff and the PZB suggest the following condition:
1. Plans may be required to be revised during the building permit process to adhere to
applicable local and state building and engineering requirements.
Des Plaines Park District Executive Director Don Miletic spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance Z-30-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT AND MAJOR VARIATIONS OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 1946 AND 1990 WHITE
STREET (ARNDT PARK).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-30-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT AND MAJOR
VARIATIONS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 1946 AND
1990 WHITE STREET (ARNDT PARK).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
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CONSIDER
Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING
September 22, 2022.
MAJOR
VARIATIONS FOR
Based on City records, there have been continuous violations attributed to this property from
RESIDENTIAL
2019 to present in regard to work being completed without proper building permits starting
DRIVEWAY
with the removal of the residential driveway. The next scheduled court date is October 25,
WIDTH,
2022, and the City Council's decision will be central in the hearing.
RESIDENTIAL
WALKWAY
The petitioner, Miguel Pulido, is requesting Major Variations for the following: (i) to allow
SETBACK. AND
the width of a residential driveway to be 22'-11," resulting in 2.55 parking spaces, where a
PATIO SETBACK
maximum width of 20 feet is permitted for a residential property without a garage or carport;
AT 815 TRACKER
(ii) a variation to allow a residential driveway on a property with no garage or carport without
STREET
the installation of evergreen shrub landscaping along the entire exterior edge of the driveway;
Ordinance
(iii) to allow a residential walkway to be six inches from the property line where the minimum
Z-31-22
is one foot from the property line; and (iv) to allow a patio to be six inches from the property
line where the minimum is five feet in the R-1 Single Family Residential District at 815
Thacker Street. These requests are related to existing structures and surfaces on the subject
property that were installed without a building permit and do not comply with the applicable
regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. Note that the proposed driveway width equates to 2.55
off-street parking spaces which makes the request ineligible for a minor variation under
Section 12-3-6.E.1.e. The subject property is 11,878 square feet and is currently improved with
a one-story, 1,561 -square -foot residence.
The petitioner has done the following work on the subject property, which is the genesis of the
variation requests:
• The existing concrete residential driveway has been widened to 22'-11" and is only
six inches off the east property line;
• There is no evergreen shrub landscaping installed along the entire exterior (east) edge
of the driveway for a property without a garage;
• The existing concrete residential walkway has been widened to 6'-6" and is only six
inches off the east property line; and
• The existing concrete patio dimensions have been expanded to 16'-0" long by 15'-0"
wide and the patio is now only six inches off the east property line.
Since the aforementioned improvements on the subject property do not meet the requirements
above, a major variation request is required for each item with the exception of the driveway
setback request which is a minor variation decided by the Zoning Administrator.
Staff recommended the following conditions of approval:
1. All improvements may not encroach in any easements or create any drainage concerns.
2. Petitioner must install at least three -foot -wide landscape areas on the west side of the
driveway and in front of the residence populated with shrubs and perennials. A
landscape plan must be submitted to the City identifying the landscape areas, their
dimensions, and the names, quantity, and location of the planting material to be
installed within them.
3. The plans submitted at the time of building permit application must be revised to
include dimensions and labels necessary to denote the improvements and to comply
with applicable City codes.
4. Petitioner must apply for and obtain all required building permits for the
improvements. All documents submitted as part of the building permit application
process must be sealed and signed by a design professional licensed in the State of
Illinois and must comply with all City of Des Plaines building and life safety codes.
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10/3/2022
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Smith, to Deny the Ordinance Z-31-22, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING MAJOR VARIATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WIDTH,
RESIDENTIAL WALKWAY SETBACK, AND PATIO SETBACK AT 815 THACKER
STREET (Case #22-032-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Chester
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
7:34 p.m.
/7y�� J ssica . Mastalski — ITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF �!-�� 92022
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR