Council Minutes 04-15-24CALL TO
ORDER
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
Also present were: City M
and Engineering Watkins,
Police Chief Anderson, and
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE
PROCLAMATION
ALDERMAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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,
APRIL 15, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to
order by Alderman Brookman at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten,
Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski, Moylan, Smith; Mayor Goczkowski. A quorum was
present.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to convene into Closed Session under the
following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Pending Litigation, Acquisition of Property,
and Probable & Imminent Litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Smith
Motion declared unanimously carried.
*Mayor Goczkowski entered the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski, Smith. A quorum was present.
anager Wisniewski, Acting Director of Finance Podbial, Assistant Director of Public Works
Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers, Deputy Fire Chief Matzl,
General Counsel Friedman.
The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
offered by Alderman Oskerka.
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring April 24, 2024
as Administrative Professionals Day.
Alderman Sayad stated he is hosting a ward meeting on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the
Golf Road Baptist Church. He also stated on April 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Rivers
Casino the Des Plaines Chamber is hosting the Bubbles and Corks gala. He also mentioned
on April 27t St. Zachary is hosting the Green and Gold gala. Lastly, he thanked Chris Pesche
and congratulated Pesche's Flowers on celebrating their hundredth year; wishing them
another hundred years.
Alderman Walsten stated he is hosting a ward meeting on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Arndt
Park Fieldhouse. He mentioned he attended an event this past Saturday hosted by Clean Up
Give Back to clean the area of Axehead Lake. He stated there is a function at Arndt Park on
Saturday, April 20th regarding sustainability, and on Wednesday, April 17th at 11:30 a.m.
is another sustainability get together at the Izaak Walton League.
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MAYORAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANAGER'S
REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
AUTH DISP/ SUR PER
PROP/ CITY OWNED
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-6-24
AMD CITY CODE/ CL
E LIO LIC
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-7-24
Alderman Charewicz stated the next eighth ward meeting will be June 4th. He also mentioned
the clean-up at Axehead Lake, and thanked Donna Adams for organizing the event. He stated
on April 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeview Center, State Representative Michelle Mussman is
having a town hall meeting.
Mayor Goczkowski echoed all of the good words for Chris Pesche and Pesche's operation;
mentioning that the institution is fundamental to the City. He complimented the Clean Up
Give Back event, but also mentioned that his son got a tick while there. He encouraged
everyone to check themselves, their pets, and their kids for ticks this summer. He also stated
that registration is now open for the citywide garage sale on May 3rd through May 5th; further
information can be found online.
City Manager Wisniewski acknowledged the administrative professionals who work for the
City.
Mayor Goczkowski suggested cancelling the July 1, 2024, City Council meeting since
generally the first meeting in July has been cancelled in the past.
*Without objection, the City Council meeting of July 1, 2024, was cancelled.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-6-24, M-7-24 were approved; Resolutions R-82-24,
R-83-24, R-86-24, R-87-24, R-90-24, R-91-24 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
M-6-24, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-
7-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E" LIQUOR
LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Advanced to second reading by Walsten, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-7-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E"
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
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APPROVE AGRMT/
NWC EMER WTR
SUPP PROJ/ JOHN
NERI CONST
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-82-24
APPROVE TO 37/
PROF ELEC SVCS/
ARGON ELEC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-83-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTR/ PROF ENG
SVCS/ STANTEC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-86-24
APPROVE AGRMT/
PURCH FIRE HYD/
CORE AND MAIN
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-87-24
APPROVE CHG ORD
LEAD SVC LINE &
WTR MAIN RPL /
JOHN NERI
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-90-24
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
0 - None
2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-82-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE
NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-83-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 37 UNDER A MASTER CONTRACT WITH ARGON
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-86-24 A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-87-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE AND MAIN, LP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
MUELLER FIRE HYDRANTS. Motion declared carried as approved. unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
2/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-90-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS AND
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON ELMHURST ROAD. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
RESC R-75-24/ COMP &
EXEC COA
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-91-24
APPROVE
MINUTES
Consent Agenda
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-91-24, A RESOLUTION
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-75-24 AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE APPROVED CONTRACTS WITH THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO COMPLETE AND
EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR STATE CONTRACTS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting
of April 1, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
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APPROVE
MINUTES
Consent Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
RE -APPOINTMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
WARRANT
REGISTER
Resolution
R-88-24
CONSIDER
AUTHORIZING THE
DISBURSEMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
FUNDS TO SOCIAL
SERVICE AGENCIES
Resolution
R-89-24
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
City Council meeting of April 1, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
For consideration and will be on the next City Council agenda for approval:
Library Board of Trustees
Appointment of Robert Flinn — Term to Expire 7/17/26
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Re -appointment of D. Michael Albrecht — Term to expire 4/30/27
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
Alderman Sayad stated as of February 29, 2024, there is $26,664,921.00 in the general fund.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Warrant Register of April 15, 2024,
in the Amount of $3,318,877.12 and Approve Resolution R-88-24.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES — Alderman Oskerka, Vice -Chair
As part of the FY2024 Budget, City Council allocated $250,000.00 for disbursement to
social service agencies that provide services to Des Plaines residents in need. The Human
Services Division (HS) has solicited and evaluated grant requests from social service
agencies that serve the Des Plaines community. At this time, HS seeks the City Council
concurrence with the funding allocation as recommended.
The 2024 Social Service Funding notification, the application and timeline were made
available on the City's website on January 31, 2024. Applications were due March 1, 2024.
HS contacted the agencies that received funding in 2023, those that inquired about the
program throughout the year, as well as those agencies that applied for funding in the past
but did not request funds the prior year. The City received a total request for social service
funding in the amount of $341,486.00 from 37 agencies.
The Grant Review Committee of 7 representatives from various City Departments was
formed to objectively evaluate all grant applications, and collaboratively make
recommendations regarding funding.
The type of services provided in each referral type are defined below:
• Transportation referrals: include local, township and PACE/RTA programs
• Financial Wellness referrals: include job services, Illinois Department of Human
Services programs, social security, social service disability insurance, Low Income
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CONSIDER
AMENDING TITLE 5
OF THE CITY CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE
SALE OF ILLICIT
THC PRODUCTS AND
KRATOM
Ordinance
M-8-24
Heat and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Benefit Access/Benefit
Enrollment Programs
• Housing referrals: include nursing home contacts, retirement, supportive living, and
housing choice vouchers, and affordable and shared housing options
• Food Resource referrals: include community pantries and dinners, food gift
certificates, LINK/SNAP (Food Stamps) and holiday programs
• Health/Wellness referrals: include mental health, substance abuse, physical health,
medication disposal, pharmaceutical assistance programs, State Health Insurance
Assistance Program Counseling, case management, handicap placards, benefit
access, well-being checks, friendly visitors, grocery shopping services, and adult
day care.
The Social Service Funding Program utilizes a point system to assist with the ranking
applicants. Currently, there is no set criterion to deny an organization Social Service Program
Funding beyond the requirement that they must be submitted by the deadline and serve Des
Plaines residents.
Staff recommendation is to fund all 37 community partner agencies at an amount not -to -
exceed $250,000.00.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-89-24, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FUNDS TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chair
There has been a proliferation of retail stores in the City and surrounding communities
offering unregulated and untested products derived from industrial hemp as well as a separate
botanical ingredient called Kratom. These products are touted as alternatives to cannabis that
produce similar intoxicating effects, but are not regulated, inspected, or taxed in the same
manner as legal cannabis.
Over the past few years, products synthesized from legally grown industrial hemp have been
marketed as having similar effects to cannabis thanks to higher concentrations of other
cannabinoids, including Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, and THC-0. Because these products
are derived or synthesized from industrial hemp, they fall into a legal gray area unregulated
by the CRTA or the Medical Use Act. Further, these products are not included in the Federal
Drug Schedules established by the Controlled Substances Act.
Although there have been various legislative proposals at both the state and federal levels,
there is no general prohibition on production or sale of these unregulated THC products,
although many municipalities have recently imposed local bans on these products. City staff
has observed a number of retail business throughout the city offering these products, as well
as products derived from Kratom, a botanical substance from Southeast Asia.
City staff has determined that the sale of unregulated THC products and Kratom in the City
is not beneficial to the City or its residents.
OTHER
MAYOR/ALDERMEN
COMMENTS FOR
THE GOOD OF THE
ORDER
ADJOURNMENT
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A few residents spoke in support of kratom, and gave personal accounts of how kratom has
positively affected their lives.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
M-8-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT
THE SALE OF ILLICIT THC PRODUCTS AND KRATOM.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Smith
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Charewicz wanted to clarify to the residents that there is only one citywide garage
sale rather than two garage sales broken up by zip codes as was done a few years ago.
Mayor Goczkowski thanked public commenters; stating that he understands it is a fraught
topic and thanks them for coming out.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Ja,
J ssic. M. Mastalski' CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF May
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR