Council Minutes 03-06-23MINUTES 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,
MARCH 6, 2023
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, March 6, 2023.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Zadrozny. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to convene 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, 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 Ebrahimi.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring March as Women's
History Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Robert Niemotka complimented the public works department for their hard work and
quick action regarding a damaged tree outside of his property.
Members of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church requested help with repairing the
bridge which connects their property to Dempster Street.
City Manager Bartholomew directed Director of PW&E Oakley to investigate the background
of the bridge and what easements exist between IDOT and the property owner; and to then
provide an update for the City Council.
A couple residents inquired regarding what can be done to note school zones beyond stop signs
and pedestrian crossings.
Resident Jim Hansen thanked the City for addressing the Welkin Building concerns since it is
a representation of the City, and expressed his disdain for the initial aldermanic response.
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ALDERMAN Alderman Zadrozny mentioned today is Casimir Pulaski Day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alderman Chester stated the O'Hare Commission approved a sound corridor in which the
included area of Des Plaines was significantly reduced.
MANAGER'S City Manager Bartholomew stated an item was scheduled for tonight's meeting regarding
REPORT 1700 Higgins Road class 7 B tax incentive, but the item has been postponed indefinitely at the
request of the petitioner. He also stated another item for tonight's meeting was postponed
regarding 827 Elmhurst Road due to a petitioner request for it to be postponed until the
March 20, 2023 City Council meeting.
The items were postponed without objection.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, 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 Zadrozny, 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-6-23 was adopted; Re -appointments were approved;
Resolutions R-52-23, R-57-23, R-58-23 were adopted.
AUTH REL OF
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-57-23, A
FUNDS/ PK LND/
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PARK LAND DEDICATION FEE -IN -
RALSTON MKT
LIEU FUNDS FOR THE RALSTON MARKET RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 1050
Consent Agenda
EAST OAKTON STREET, 1000-1100 EXECUTIVE WAY, AND 1555 TIMES DRIVE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-57-23
AUTH APP/ GRANT/
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-58-23, A
COOK COUNTY
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AN INVEST IN COOK
Consent Agenda
PROGRAM GRANT FROM COOK COUNTY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-58-23
APPROVE AMEND
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Resolution R-52-23, A
TO AGRMT/ CG
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SVCS/ ANDY FRAIN
ANDY FRAIN SERVICES FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES. Motion declared carried
Consent Agenda
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-52-23
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SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve Ordinance M-6-23, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE
M-6-23 CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
Consent Agenda DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE" FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
RE- Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve MAYORAL RE -APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS/ TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION OF JOSEPHINE AL-NAEMY, RONALD BURTON,
YOUTH COMM MARY DANKOWSKI, AND BOB NEIL - ALL TERMS TO EXPIRE 9/4/2026. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of February 21, 2023, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of February 6, 2023, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
CONSIDER AUTH Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle and Director of Public Works and
REIMB FOR ADDL Engineering Oakley reviewed a memorandum dated February 24, 2023.
STREETSCAPE
ALONG At the December 19, 2022 meeting, the City Council deferred consideration of the
GRACELAND AVE authorization which reimburses developer 1425 Ellinwood Apartments, LLC for a portion of
ASSOC WITH THE streetscape work they have completed that is not part of their required public improvements.
DVLP AT 1425 Since December, staff has conducted an additional inspection of the work in the relevant area.
ELLINWOOD ST
Resolution The redevelopment agreement (RDA) between the City and 1425 Ellinwood Apartments, LLC
R-226-22 ("Developer") stipulates that the developer of the Bayview-Compasspoint mixed-use
development fronting on Ellinwood, Lee Street, and Graceland Avenue is entitled to a
reimbursement for a portion of completed streetscaping improvements along Graceland.
The Public Works and Engineering Department (PWE) has inspected the currently completed
work and calculated that $95,736.74 is the reimbursement amount. However, PWE is
recommending that $85,736.74 be authorized for payment at this time, with $10,000 retained
until the department can verify the health of the streetscape trees and stability of the paver
bricks once frost has left the ground. The approving resolution would allow the City Manager
to authorize the release of the final $10,000 after PWE's approval and final inspection.
Alderman Brookman requested the release of the final $10,000.00 be left for approval by City
Council rather than by staff.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Approve, as amended, to require City Council
authorization of the final $10,000.00 rather than staff, the Resolution R-226-22, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL
STREETSCAPE WORK ALONG GRACELAND AVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
BAYVIEW COMPASSPOINT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 1425 ELLDIWOOD
STREET.
NEW BUSINESS
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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.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Warrant Register of
R-59-23 March 6, 2023 in the Amount of $3,793,428.43 and Approve Resolution R-59-23.
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.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
7:34 p.m.
Zssica . MastalsL — ITMiL
APPROVED BY ME THIS 20th
DAY OF March , 2023
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR