Council Minutes 04-03-23MINUTES 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,
APRIL 3, 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 6:03 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, April 3, 2023.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi. Absent: Smith. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Chester, seconded by Zadrozny 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, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
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: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi. Absent: Smith. 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 Zadrozny.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring the first day of
April as Assyrian New Year.
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring April as Earth
Month.
ALDERMAN Alderman Zadrozny reminded everyone that tomorrow is Election Day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alderman Chester emphasized the privilege of voting, and asked residents to vote.
Alderman Ebrahimi encouraged everyone to vote and thanked the City for recognizing
Assyrian New Year.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance Z-6-23, M-8-23, M-9-23 were adopted; Ordinance
M-10-23 was approved; Resolutions R-68-23, R-69-23, R-70-23, R-71-23, R-72-23, R-77-23
were adopted.
AMEND CITY Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-10-23,
CODE/ ADD "M" AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "M" LIQUOR
LIO LIC LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-10-23
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-68-23, A
EXCAVATOR/ WS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 85G
TRACT SALES EXCAVATOR WITH TRAILER FROM WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES COMPANY
Consent Agenda THROUGH SOURCEWELL. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-68-23
APPROVE TSK ORD Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-69-23, A
5/ PROF ENG &
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 5 WITH FGM ARCHITECTS INC. FOR
ARCH SVCS/
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNETION
620 LEE ST
WITH THE RESTORATION OF THE LEELA BUILDING AT 620 LEE STREET. Motion
Consent Agenda
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-69-23
APPROVE 5TH Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-70-23, A
AMEND/ AGRMT/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SPEEDLINK SPEEDLINK SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR BACKUP SERVER MAINTENANCE AND
Consent Agenda CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-70-23
AUTH EXPEND OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-71-23, A
FUNDS/ SW MAINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A
AGRMT/ CDW-G SOFTWARE MAINTENENCE AGREEMENT WITH CDW-G, INC. FOR SOFTWARE
Consent Agenda MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-71-23
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APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-72-23, A
LEAD SVC LINE RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION,
REPLACE/ JOHN INC. FOR THE 2023 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Motion declared
NERI carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-72-23
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Ordinance Z-6-23, AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
Zr6-23 FENCES, TRELLISES, ARBORS AND YARD FEATURES. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Ordinance M-8-23, AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED BUILDING CODE AND
M-8-23 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING WORK
Consent Agenda EXEMPT FROM PERMIT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Ordinance M-9-23, AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-1-1OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE KEEPING OF
M-9-23 CHICKENS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-77-23, A
CG SVCS/ 2023 CAP RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH (AWARDED CONTRACTOR)
IMPROVE FOR THE 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS,
Consent Agenda MFT -23 -00000 -01 -GM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-77-23
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of March 20, 2023, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of March 20, 2023, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT
Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Warrant Register of April 3, 2023
R-73-23
in the Amount of $3,899,120.36 and Approve Resolution R-73-23.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Chester, Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A March 23, 2023.
COND USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW OP OF The petitioner, Francisco Castellanos of Serpent's Lair is proposing a conditional use to allow
BODY ART EST AT a body art establishment at 1781 E. Oakton. The property currently consists of two occupied
1781 E. OAKTON ST two-bedroom apartments on the second story and Angels and Dragons Emporium -- a
Ordinance sustainable clothing, accessories, and novelties store -- on half of the ground story. The tattoo
Z-7-23 shop is proposing to be located in the second half of the commercial space on the ground level.
The proposed hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday
12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and are by appointment only. The hours of operation for Angels and Dragons
Emporium, the existing store in the building, are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The hours will overlap, supporting both businesses. Serpent's
Lair Tattoo is proposing to be by appointment only.
Body art establishments may include piercing and tattooing. Body art establishments are only
permitted within the C-3 zoning district with a conditional use and may not be located closer
than one mile to any other similar establishment. This location is outside of the range of the
only other tattoo business in Des Plaines.
No federal laws, only state, exist regulating tattoo establishments. In Illinois tattooing is
regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health's Body Art Code. This code requires all
body art establishments to obtain registration with the state and regulates disinfection,
sterilization, and disposal practices. All artists are required to have blood-borne pathogens
certifications. No tattooing is permitted on anyone under the age of 18, and proof of ID is
required.
The proposed business will be located within the existing commercial space. The building is
currently nonconforming with two two-bedroom apartments above the first story commercial
space. However, this restriction in number of apartments either did not exist when the building
was constructed in the 1960s or a variation was granted to allow for residences above. The
existing retail space and the residential units can persist, provided they abide by the regulations
regarding nonconformities.
Body art establishments are required to provide one space for every 250 square feet of floor
area. With a floor area of 485 square feet subject to the parking requirement, two spaces are
required. The existing store in the unit is approximately the same size, requiring two spaces.
The second story residences would require two spaces per dwelling unit, with four spaces total.
The total parking required for this mixture of uses would be eight spaces.
Off-street parking is located in the rear of the building, an area capable of holding
approximately four standard spaces. Current striping does not meet requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance or the Illinois Accessibility Code. A suggested condition of approval is to re -stripe
the parking area, including adding one accessible space to meet requirements. When the
building was constructed, the parking requirements were significantly different. In sum, at the
time of construction, the property's uses met off-street parking requirements. A parking
variation is not required because two required spaces for retail matches the two required spaces
for body art. However, with the conditional use process, the petitioner must demonstrate the
proposed use will not be disruptive to the neighboring area.
The PZB voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the conditional use request. Should the City
Council vote to approve the requests, staff and the PZB recommend the following conditions:
1. The Subject Property shall only be used for activities related to the Body Art
OTHER MAYOR
COMMENTS FOR
THE GOOD OF THE
ORDER
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Establishment during the following times:
a. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
b. 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday
2. The off-street parking area for the Subject Property must be striped in accordance with
Section 12-9- 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. One accessible parking space must be
located on the Subject Property to meet the accessibility standards set forth in Section
12-9-8 of the Zoning Ordinance and the Illinois Accessibility Code. The Petitioner
must complete all required striping before applying for a business license for the Body
Art Establishment.
3. The Petitioner must have the exterior stairwell located at the rear of the Building
repaired or replaced prior to applying for a business license for the Body Art
Establishment. A building permit must be submitted, approved, and final inspections
completed by the Fire Department, in accordance with the City Code, including,
without limitation, the Fire Code set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the City Code.
4. The Petitioner must obtain, and maintain at all times, all required State of Illinois
license(s) required for the operation of the Body Art Establishment.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance Z-7-23, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
OPERATION OF A BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT AT 1781 E. OAKTON ST, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case # 23 -007 -CU).
Upon roll call, 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 Moylan, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-7-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE OPERATION OF A BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT AT 1781 E. OAKTON ST, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case # 23 -007 -CU).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Smith
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski emphasized the importance of local elections, and encouraged everyone
to tum out and vote.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Ebrahimi to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned
at 7:23 p.m. (;;�� �\ �A 9�t
a M. Mastals ' — cm1c LERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th
DAY OF Anril 2023
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR