Council Minutes 05-17-21MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEO
CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called
ORDER to order by Mayor Goczkowski at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was lived -streamed via:
http://desplaines.org/accessdeplaines and played on DPTV Channel 17 on Monday,
May 17, 2021.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, 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, Community and Economic Development Director
McMahon, Fire Chief Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer was offered by Alderman Zadrozny followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
PLEDGE to the Flag of the United States of America offered by Alderman Zadrozny.
PUBLIC The City of Des Plaines continues to follow social distancing requirements. In
COMMENT response to the risks created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Pritzker issued
Executive Order 2020-07 on March 16, 2020, suspending the Open Meetings Act
provision relating to in-person attendance by the members of the public body.
Tonight's meeting is allowed to be conducted via video conferencing.
Public comments were allowed to be emailed to publiccomments@desplaines.org or
phoned in to the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021. Twenty-five
public comments were submitted to the City Council and are included as Exhibit A.
Resident John Maag welcomed the new City Council, advocated for resident
participation, and reminded Senior Citizens who need any type of assistance to contact
the Center for Concern.
Resident Wayne Serbin congratulated the new City Council, and expressed hope for
an amicable relationship between the residents and elected officials.
Resident Bill Christiansen, president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311
congratulated the new City Council, and invited everyone to the Memorial Day Service
at Lake Park Memorial Pavilion (Lake Opeka) — May 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
ALDERMEN Alderman Moylan requested a further review of the possibility of a 4`h of July Parade
ANNOUNCEMENTS due to the lifting of state COVID-19 restrictions. City Manager Bartholomew will
reconvene with the City Council at a later date regarding 4`h of July activity options.
The Frisbie Senior Center is having a golf outing on May 21, 2021.
The Fall Fest is occurring this year; and there is optimism regarding the progress being
made with Forest Ave street improvements.
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Alderman Chester is concerned with speeding in Des Plaines; he requests the City
Council seek options to rectify the issue.
MAYORAL On March 16, 2020, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 July 29, 2020.
Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency.
The current Declaration will be amended to be consistent with Illinois Governor
Pritzker's Executive Orders.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Chester, to extend the March 16, 2020
Declaration of Civil Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or
emergency meeting of the City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CONSENT Moved by Chester, seconded by Oskerka, to establish the Consent Agenda.
AGENDA Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-85-21, R-86-21, R-88-21, R-92-21, R-93-21
were adopted.
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APPROVE Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-85-21, A
PROPOSAL/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DES PLAINES PARK
CHRISTOPHER B. DISTRICT AND CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING LTD. FOR
BURKE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO LAKE PARK.
ENGINEERING, Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LTD:
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-85-21
APPROVE Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-86-21, A
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT/ WITH TPI BUILDING CODE CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
/TPI BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
CODE approved unanimously under Consent Agenda
CONSULTANTS
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-86-21
APPROVE Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-88-21, A
AGREEMENT/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHROEDER ASPHALT
SCHROEDER SERVICES, INC FOR THE 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STREET
ASPHALT AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, MFT -21 -00 -00225 -00 -RS. Motion declared
SERVICES, INC carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-88-21
APPROVE Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-92-21, A
PURCHASE/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED RENTALS
TELESCOPIC (NORTH AMERICA), INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TELESCOPIC BOOM
BOOM LIFT LIFT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-92-21
AWARD BID/ 2021 Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-93-21, A
SEWER LINING RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HOERR
PROJECT/HOERR CONSTRUCTION, INC FOR SEWER LINING AS PART OF THE 2021 CAPITAL
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-93-21
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APPROVE Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of May 3, 2021, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REPORT OUT BY Committee
Recommendation of Appointments and Designation of Chairs are as
COMMITTEE ON follows:
COMMITTEES
Building Code
Chairman:
Smith
Vice -Chair
Oskerka
Member
Moylan
Community
Development
Chairman:
Chester
Vice -Chair
Brookman
Member
8'h Ward TBD
Community
Services
Chairman:
8th Ward TBD
Vice -Chair
Lysakowski
Member
Smith
Engineering
Chairman:
Lysakowski
Vice -Chair
Zadrozny
Member
Oskerka
Finance and Administration
Chairman: Zadrozny
Vice -Chair Moylan
Member Chester
Legal and Licensing
Chairman: Brookman
Vice -Chair Chester
Member Lysakowski
Public Safety
Chairman: Oskerka
Vice -Chair 8th Ward TBD
Member Brookman
Public Works
Chairman: Moylan
Vice -Chair Smith
Member Zadrozny
NEW BUSINESS:
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Moved by Chester, seconded by Lysakowski, to approve RESOLUTION R-94-21: A
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CHAIRS, VICE -CHAIRS AND MEMBERS
OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE DES PLAINES CITY COUNCIL.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chairman
WARRANT
Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register for consideration.
REGISTER
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Lysakowski, to approve the Warrant Register of
May 17, 2021 in the Amount of $3,011,537.70 and approve Resolution R-89-21. Upon
Resolution
roll call, the vote was:
R-89-21
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Chester, Chairman
CLASS 613 Community and Economic Development Director Mike McMahon reviewed a
CLASSIFICATION memorandum dated May 6, 2021.
FOR THE
PROPERTY Bridge Industrial Acquisition, LLC is the contract purchaser of 555 Howard Avenue.
LOCATED AT 555 Bridge has filed a 6b application with the City in order to apply for a Cook County
HOWARD Class 6b Property Tax Incentive in the future.
AVENUE
The property is owned and operated by Nu -Way Industries, Inc. and consists of 12.35
Resolution acres containing a 291,644 square -foot functionally obsolete industrial facility. Bridge
R-90-21 intends to lease -back the property to Nu -Way for a five-year term then demolish the
existing facility and construct a new modern industrial building.
Once Nu -Way Industries has vacated the property, Bridge will demolish facilities, clean
the site of any environmental contaminants, and redevelop it with a state-of-the-art
precast concrete, steel and glass, industrial building valued at $8,000,000. The
proposed construction will be a speculative building which means that there is not an
identified user at the moment. However, given Des Plaines' strategic location and a
strong industrial market, the applicant finds that the investment is advantageous.
At that time, Bridge will apply to Cook County for a 6b Tax Incentive under New
Construction. Bridges' request to the City of Des Plaines is to approve the supporting
resolution now in order to satisfy Bridges' financial partners and acquire the property.
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Assessment of Tax Impact Scenarios:
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1. Estimate Property Taxes as -is with vacancy relief in 2028: $295,177
2. Estimated Property Taxes with proposed improvements without a 6b in 2028:
$1,345,588
3. Estimated Property Taxes with proposed improvements with a 6b in 2028:
$538,235
Staff recommended approval of Resolution R-90-21.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve the Resolution R-90-21, A
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF AND CONSENT
TO A PROSPECTIVE CLASS 6B CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 555 HOWARD AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GRANTING A Community and Economic Development Director Mike McMahon reviewed a
CONDITIONAL memorandum dated March 24, 2021.
USE PERMIT FOR
THE OPERATION The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section 12-7-3(F)(3) of the 1998
OF AN AUTO Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow for an auto service repair use in
SERVICE REPAIR the C-3 zoning district.
ESTABLISHMENT
AT 110 S. RIVER The petitioner, Jason Churak, has requested a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
ROAD auto service repair facility, CC Automotive, at 110 S. River Road. The subject property
is located within the C-3, General Commercial district and auto service repair is a
Ordinance conditional use.
Z-32-21
The existing one-story building is made up of five suites. The petitioner wishes to
operate CC Automotive out of Suite 6, which has its main entrance located on the south
side of the building; the petitioner proposes to utilize the existing frame partition area
as an office and waiting area with the restrooms totaling approximately 675 -square
feet. The remaining area, totaling approximately 2,121 -square feet, will be utilized for
three service bays and open shop area. The petitioner's proposal does not include any
changes to the building. However, the petitioner does plan to add landscaping in front
of his suite in addition to the existing landscaping throughout the site as indicated in
the Site Plan.
Pursuant to Section 12-9-7 of the Des Plaines zoning Ordinance, auto service repair
facilities are required to provide two parking spaces per service bay and one space for
every 200 square feet of accessory retail. Thus, a total of 12 off-street parking spaces
are required including one handicap accessible parking. The Site Plan proposes 15 total
parking spaces on the property, including a handicap accessible space, which meets
this requirement.
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CC Automotive will be open on Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays.
Their services will include general automotive repair and maintenance such as
electrical diagnostic, tune-ups, oil changes, brakes, batteries, light exhaust work, and
check engine repair. A majority of the business includes off-site service calls so the
subject location will be utilized as base of operations for CC Automotive. No vehicle
sales are proposed at this site.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (5-0) that the City Council approve the
request with two new conditions.
Staff recommended approval of Ordinance Z-32-21 with ten conditions.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve the Ordinance Z-32-21, AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
OPERATION OF AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT AT 110 S.
RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Moylan, to Advance to Second Reading and adopt
the Ordinance Z-32-21, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT AT 110 S. RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Movlan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Oskerka, Chairman
PURCHASE Alderman Oskerka presented the purchase request for the Alexis Mini -Rescue
RESCUE SQUAD Apparatus.
APPARATUS
FROM ALEXIS The Alexis Mini -Rescue Apparatus is a new rescue squad vehicle for the Fire
FIRE EQUIPMENT Department. This unit would be the final piece of equipment to complete the planned
operational modifications in the Fire Department. This unit would be a multi-purpose
Resolution vehicle utilized for both EMS and Fire type responses. When staffed or cross staffed,
R-63-21 this unit would be the primary EMS assist vehicle in a larger geographical area to limit
the need for a fire suppression unit (Engine or Truck) to respond. After review of
industry equipment available, the Alexis 12' Response One Apparatus Body mounted
on a Ford F-550 chassis was chosen by Fire Department and Public Works Vehicle
Maintenance staff to best fit the City's needs. Alexis Fire Equipment, located in Alexis,
IL, is the equipment manufacturer and service center. During the equipment review
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process of competitive companies, including Maintainer Custom Bodies, Fouts
Brothers, and Ward Apparatus, it was noted that these manufacturing locations are
located in Iowa, Georgia, and New York respectively which could result in reliability
issues with service and repair parts availability. The Alexis MiniRescue Apparatus unit
is available through HGAC Buy, which is a cooperative purchasing entity for
government and educational agencies of which the City is a member. Per HGAC Buy
Contract #FS12-19, this item can be purchased from Alexis Fire Equipment in the
amount of $223,430.
Staff recommended the purchase of an Alexis Mini -Rescue Apparatus through HGAC
Buy Contract #FS12-19 from Alexis Fire Equipment.
Alderman Oskerka recommended tabling Resolution R-63-21 for further review and
discussion.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Brookman, to table until the next City Council
Meeting on June 7, 2021 the Resolution R-63-21, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF A RESCUE SQUAD APPARATUS FROM ALEXIS FIRE
EQUIPMENT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
AMENDING AND Mayor Goczkowski presented the consideration for Resolution R-91-21.
RESTATING THE
CITY'S FLAG The City Council will be considering passage of a modification to the municipal flag
POLICY policy to allow for flying and display of the Rainbow Pride Flag on or over City -
owned, leased, or otherwise controlled buildings and property.
Resolution
R-91-21 Resident Fran Volpe questioned the reason for modifying the Flag Policy to include
the Rainbow Pride Flag, and disagrees with the addition due to her view of its
connection to a special interest group.
Resident Wayne Serbin believes the change to the Flag Policy is controversial in terms
of the legality of the allowance to other future flag requests.
Resident John Maag supports the LGBTQ community; however, believes the other
flags listed already cover all members of the community, and is concerned the change
could bring future lawsuits to the City.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Moylan, to approve the amendment to Resolution
R-91-21, A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY'S FLAG
POLICY. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 1 - Brookman
ABSENT: 0 - None
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Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve and adopt Resolution
R-91-21, A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY'S FLAG
POLICY. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan,
Oskerka, Zadrozny, Smith
NAYS: 2 - Brookman, Chester
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Moylan, seconded by Oskerka to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss
Property Acquisition, Sale of Property, and Personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny
Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Je ica . Mastalski — City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 2021
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR
* The approved minutes incorrectly identified the vote for resolution R-91-21. The minutes were subsequently
corrected to reflect the correct vote when the error was discovered.
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IPLANES
I L L I N 0 1 S
Date: July 7, 2023
To: File
From: Jessica M. Mastalski, City Clerk
Subject: Scrivener's Error
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5311
desplaines.org
During a review of the City records, it was discovered that a scrivener's error exists in the May 17, 2021 City Council
minutes which were approved on June 7, 2021. On page 8, the minutes were approved as follows:
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Moylan, to approve the amendment to Resolution R-91-21, A Resolution
Amending and Restating the City's Flag Policy. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve and adopt Resolution R-91-21, A Resolution Amending and
Restating the City's Flag Policy. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7- Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Following a review of the meeting notes and meeting video the minutes should be stated as follows:
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Moylan, to approve the amendment
Amending and Restating the City's Flag Policy. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Chester, Smith
NAYS: 1 - Brookman
ABSENT 0- None
Motion declared carried.
to Resolution R-91-21: A Resolution
Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Zadrozny, to approve and adopt Resolution R-91-21
and Restating the City's Flag Policy. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka
Zadrozny, Smith
NAYS: 2- Brookman, Chester
ABSENT 0- None
Motion declared carried.
The votes are recorded correctly on Resolution R-91-21.
A Resolution Amending