Council Minutes 03-18-24MINUTES 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 18, 2024
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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 18, 2024.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz. 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 Rogers,
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 Oskerka.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Goczkowski took a moment to express gratitude to City Manager Bartholomew for
his service and dedication to the community, and extended congratulations on his retirement.
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski commemorating the
retirement of City Manager Michael G. Bartholomew.
Mayor Goczkowski presented City Manager Bartholomew with the proclamation, an
engraved crystal commemorative for his thirteen years of service, and a street sign named
Bartholomew Way.
City Manager Bartholomew said a couple words mentioning his appreciation for all that was
accomplished in building a City over his tenure, and thanked everyone for their support.
PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. McKernan expressed her desire for a traffic light at Mannheim Road and Pratt Street.
Several residents expressed safety concerns regarding speeding near Cumberland Circle.
ALDERMAN Alderman Smith mentioned an upcoming collection of business attire for veterans by Maine
ANNOUNCEMENTS West and Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce; she stated she will have further information
at the next meeting.
Alderman Charewicz mentioned three recent ribbon cuttings of new restaurants — Que Bola,
Pita Pita, and Karavan. He also mentioned the next eighth ward meeting is April 2, 2024 at
7:00 p.m. at RecPlex. He also thanked City Manager Bartholomew for his work with the
City, and he stated that had been an honor to have served with him.
Alderman Lysakowski congratulated City Manager Bartholomew on his retirement, and he
stated that it has been a pleasure working with him for the past seven years.
Alderman Moylan stated it has been a pleasure working with City Manager Bartholomew,
and thanked him stating that during his time here he put Des Plaines on the path to success.
Alderman Oskerka mentioned that on March 231 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. there will be
a community clean-up at 51 Ave and Rose Ave organized by Amanda Gonzalez, weather
permitting, otherwise it will be March 301; he stated for residents to email him for further
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information. He also thanked City Manager Bartholomew for all of the help and conversation
over the last couple years.
Alderman Sayad reiterated that the ward meeting originally scheduled for March 21" has
been cancelled, and the reschedule date will be announced at the next City Council meeting.
He also mentioned that City will be hosting a police and fire celebration in May; further
information will be available soon along with further information on the distribution of lights
for bikes. He stated that he attended a banquet hosted by the Sisters of Nazareth and he
commended them for a job well done. Alderman Sayad thanked City Manager Bartholomew
for all that he has done, and he wished him a prosperous future.
Alderman Brookman stated it has been a pleasure working with City Manager Bartholomew.
She mentioned that he has been a positive extension of the City; stating examples of his
accomplishments throughout the years. Alderman Brookman thanked City Manager
Bartholomew, and wished him rest and relaxation in the next chapter of his life.
Alderman Walsten thanked City Manager Bartholomew for his service, and he wish him all
the best in his retirement.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski stated he is sorry to see City Manager Bartholomew go, but he thanked
ANNOUNCEMENTS him for being dedicated to the transition plan.
MANAGER'S City Manager Bartholomew thanked this City Council and all of the previous City Councils
REPORT he had an opportunity to work with; he also thanked the people of Des Plaines for all their
support and allowing him to be with the City for 13 years.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinances M-3-24, M-4-24, Z-4-24 were adopted;
Ordinance M-5-24 was approved; Resolutions R-65-24, R-66-24, R-67-24, R-68-24,
R-69-24, R-70-24, R-71-24, R-72-24, R-75-24 were adopted.
APPROVE AGRMT & Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-65-24, A
TO 1/ PROF ENG RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND TASK
SVCS/ CHASTAIN ORDER NO. 1 WITH CHASTAIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL
Consent Agenda ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-65-24
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AUTH PURCH/ FORD Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-66-24, A
VEHICLES/ CURRIE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 17 FORD VEHICLES FROM
Consent Agenda CURRIE MOTORS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-66-24
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-67-24, A
UPFIT TRK CHASSIS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENDERSON PRODUCTS,
HENDERSON INC FOR THE UPFITTING OF TWO 5 -TON TRUCK CHASSIS. Motion declared carried
Consent Agenda as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-67-24
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R=68-24, A
FORD F-250/ SUTTON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-250 PICK-UP TRUCK
Consent Agenda FROM SUTTON FORD. Motion declared carried as approved. unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-68-24
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-69-24, A
FORD F-150/ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-150 FROM BOB
RIDDINGS RIDDINGS FORD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda Agenda.
Resolution
R-69-24
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-70-24, A
TASTE SVCS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAVENSWOOD EVENT
RAVENSWOOD SERVICES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE TASTE OF DES PLAINES. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-70-24
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-71-24, A
NUS ABATE & GRASS RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLAUSS BROTHERS, INC.
CUT SVCS/ CLAUSS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND GRASS CUTTING SERVICES. Motion declared
BROTHERS carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-71-24
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-72-24, A
ASPHALT SEAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DENLER, INC. FOR THE 2024
FROG/ DENLER ASPHALT CRACK SEALING-FIBERIZED PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-72-24
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APPROVE & AUTH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-75-24, A
IL CERT OF AUTH RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
Consent Agenda ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-75-24
AMD CITY CODE/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
WTR SYS REG M-5-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING WATER
Consent Agenda SYSTEM REGULATIONS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Ordinance
M-5-24
SECOND READING/ Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance
ORDINANCE M-3-24, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
M-3-24 EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR
Consent Agenda MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
SECOND READING/ Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance
ORDINANCE M-4-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING
M4-24 THE FEE FOR USE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN CITY -
Consent Agenda OWNED PARKING LOTS AND FACILITIES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SECOND READING/ Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance
ORDINANCE Z-4-24, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR CHANGE TO A FINAL PLANNED
714-24 UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Consent Agenda FOR A LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION AT 2991-3025
MANNHEIM ROAD, 3401 ORCHARD PLACE, AND 1620-1630 HIGGINS ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case#24-007-FPUD-CU LASR). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of March 4, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of March 4, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
APPROVE VACATE
Chris Pesche, the authorized agent for the property owner Pesche's Property South, LLC,
ALY/ 170-190 S. DES
has requested that the City vacate portions of public streets Sakas Drive and Woodland
PLAINES RIVER RD,
Avenue (rights-of-way) so that they have the ability to fully utilize the land as part of their
1460 & 1484 RAND RD
commercial property. Pesche's Property South, LLC currently owns all parcels abutting the
Ordinance
public rights-of-way that are the subject of the vacation request.
M-25-23
The six properties abutting the subject rights-of-way encompass approximately 230,733
square feet (5.30 acres) and include several commercial buildings and surface parking areas.
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The existing public rights-of-way totaling 17,222 square feet in area do not contain any
utility lines. An appraisal was performed by Chicago Metro Realty Valuation Corporation;
the appraisal assigns a market value of $65,000.
Chris Pesche spoke on behalf of the request as the petitioner.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
M-25-23 amending the draft ordinance so that the compensation is $40,000.00, AN
ORDINANCE VACATING A PUBLIC ALLEY AT 170-190 S. DES PLAINES RIVER
ROAD, AND 1460 RAND AND 1484 RAND ROAD.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
General Counsel Friedman stated the ordinance passage requires a 3/4 affirmative vote of
the Council, which equates to six affirmative votes.
Advanced to second reading by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-25-23 as amended to include a purchase price of $40,000.00, AN ORDINANCE
VACATING A PUBLIC ALLEY AT 170-190 S. DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, AND
1460 RAND AND 1484 RAND ROAD.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Alderman Sayad stated that as of the end of January 2024, the City has $24,679,991.00 in
R-73-24 the general fund.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Warrant Register of
March 18, 2024, in the Amount of $4,137,401.79 and Approve Resolution R-73-24.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A March 8, 2024.
RENEWED AND
EXTENDED TEMP The Holiday Inn Express and Suites hotel at 3001 Mannheim Road in the Orchards at O'Hare
ABEYANCE OF development has been operating a commercial parking lot use since approximately mid-July
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ENFORCE AGRMT 2021. This activity is not allowed at the C -3 -zoned property without a conditional use permit
BTW THE CITY. and is also not permitted by the ordinance approving the Orchards at O'Hare planned unit
PROMINENCE development (PUD). However, from 2021 through 2023, the City Council passed four
HOSPITALITY separate resolutions (R-189-21, November 15, 2021; R-110-22, June 20, 2022; R-208-22,
GROUP. & O'HARE December 5, 2022, and R110-23, June 5, 2023) to enter into and maintain a compliance and
REAL ESTATE LLC temporary abeyance of enforcement agreement with the property owner to allow the activity
Resolution to occur. This agreement expired on December 31, 2023.
R-74-24
The property owner/hotel management (Prominence) have submitted a request to the
Council to extend the temporary allowance via an amended agreement, with termination
upon any of the following conditions, whichever comes first: (i.) any construction activity
on Lot 5 of the development; (ii.) the issuance of occupancy (temporary or permanent) for
the proposed Cilantro Taco/Ostra's restaurants, which are connected to the hotel; or (iii.)
June 15, 2024.
The commercial parking activity is driven by visitors (typically O'Hare Airport travelers)
reserving a parking space through third -party apps and websites such as Way.com.
The property lies within the O'Hare Corridor Privilege Area and is subject to a $1 per car
daily parking tax, which has been remitted monthly to the City since December 2021.
The renewed and extended agreement stipulates the following requirements for property
ownership:
• Remit as required by the Finance Department the $1 -per -car, per -day O'Hare
Privilege Corridor Parking Tax;
• Maintain a Parking Lot Permit from the City in good standing at all times when
conducting the Commercial Parking;
• Confine the commercial parking activity to the hotel parcel, Lot 3, and Lot 5, in the
development;
• Prevent commercial parking from interfering with the parking needs of the hotel or
any other development and business activity within the Planned Development
Property, avoiding a parking shortage for any existing use within the development;
• Conduct commercial parking only on a hard, all-weather, dustless surface in
permanently striped parking spaces, with drive aisle widths and parking space
dimensions that comply with Section 12-9- 6 of the Zoning Ordinance; and
• Maintain all portions of the Orchards at O'Hare development free of nuisances and
undue service demand from the City of Des Plaines, including but not limited to
property maintenance code enforcement and public safety (Police and Fire)
o Related: To activate the agreement, all property maintenance issues must be
inspected and resolved, and any owed fees or fines must be paid.
Petitioner did not attend the meeting.
Multiple Aldermen expressed frustration with the petitioner not attending the meeting, the
petitioner's delay with development, and the petitioner being continually out of compliance.
City Manager Bartholomew stated he spoke with General Counsel Friedman in terms of
penalty, stating while the City cannot levy penalties, if June 151 arrives and the petitioner is
not vacated, the City may be able to withhold the hotel/motel tax, the sales tax, and the TIF
sharing agreement until he is in compliance.
Multiple Aldermen expressed desire to follow such withholdings if the petitioner once again
becomes out of compliance. Multiple Aldermen also expressed they will not consider any
further parking agreements with the petitioner beyond June 151; and that staff should notify
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the petitioner of the likelihood of no further extension with possible implementation of tax
withholding if the petitioner is not in compliance.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-74-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RENEWED AND EXTENDED TEMPORARY
ABEYANCE OF ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, PROMINENCE HOSPITALITY GROUP, AND O'HARE REAL ESTATE
LLC.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz;
Mayor Goczkowski
MAYS: 4 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman,
motion declared carried
APPROVED BY ME THIS Ist
DAY OF Aril , 2024
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR
seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
essi M. Mastalski — 6TY ERK