Council Minutes 10-07-24CALL TO
ORDER
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,
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to
order by Mayor Goczkowski at 7:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, October 7, 2024.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Moylan, Sayad, Walsten, Smith,
Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Wisniewski, Director of Finance Podbial, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers, Fire Chief Matzl, Police Chief Anderson, and
General Counsel Weiss.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
offered by Alderman Moylan.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski declaring the month of
October as National Crime Prevention Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ALDERMAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYORAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANAGER'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Goczkowski presented the proclamation to representatives of the Des Plaines
Specialized Training and Relations Team (START).
Resident Gio gave three suggestions for improvement of the City.
Alderman Sayad thanked the speakers from his ward meeting. He also mentioned the budget
meetings are scheduled for October 10th and October 16th at 6:00 p.m., with a possible follow
up meeting on October 24th. He further stated the Fire Department is hosting a ceremony to
honor the service of the firefighters and staff; the event will be on October 9th at Station 61.
Fire Chief Matzl gave further details regarding the upcoming event.
Alderman Charewicz thanked Fire Chief Matzl for speaking at his last ward meeting He
stated the next 8th ward meeting will be on December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the conservatory.
He also mentioned the Izaak Walton League is hosting a Bonfire Bash on October 12th from
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Mayor Goczkowski mentioned upcoming City events: Harvest Hoot on October 19th,
Holiday Tree Lighting on December 6th, and the Winter Fair on December 7th•
City Manager Wisniewski gave information regarding the lead pipe replacement. She also
mentioned the Fire Department Open House and thanked the department for a great
community event. She then introduced the new Director of Communications Brad Goodman.
Director of Communications Goodman gave a brief introduction.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
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TERM SP SVC AREA/ 15
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-15-24
PROV ABATE/ 24 TAX
LEVY/ BOND
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-16-24
AUTH DISP/ SURP PERS
PROP
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-17-24
AMEND SUBSEC 7-3-9/
CITY CODE
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-18-24
AMEND CITY CODE/
ADD CL E LIQ LIC
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-19-24
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-14-24, Z-22-24 were adopted; Ordinance M-15-24,
M-16-24, M-17-24, M-18-24, M-19-24 were approved; Resolutions R-158-24, R-159-24,
R-160-24, R-161-24, R-162-24, R-164-24, R-165-24, R-167-24 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-15-24,
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING EXPIRED SPECIAL SERVICE AREAS 15. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-16-24,
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2024 TAX LEVY
FOR THE 2018 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-17-24,
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 Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-18-24,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 7-3-9 (RESIDENTIAL PARKING
ONLY) OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Walsten requested Ordinance M-18-24 to be advanced to second reading.
Advanced to second reading by Walsten, seconded by Smith, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-18-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 7-3-9 (RESIDENTIAL
PARKING ONLY) OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-19-24,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "E" LIQUOR
LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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AUTH PURCH/ SWR
CLEAN TRK/ STD
EQUIP CO
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-158-24
APPROVE TO 2/ PURCH
& INSTALL NET SW/
SENTINEL TECH
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-159-24
APPROVE TO 5/ ELEC
SVCS/ SUPER ELEC
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-160-24
APPROVE TO 8/ PROF
ENG SVCS/ CBBE
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-161-24
RATIFY EXP OF FUNDS
& CHG TO 1/ LCM/ TO
6/ BERGER
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-162-24
APPROVE CHG ORD 4/
CONT/ B&F
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-164-24
APPROVE NON-EXCL
EMNT AGRMT/ WTR
MAIN FAC/ 1680 TOUHY
INVEST
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-165-24
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-158-24, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FROM STANDARD EQUIPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE 2006 VACTOR SEWER
CLEANING TRUCK. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-159-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2 UNDER A MASTER CONTRACT WITH
SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
NETWORK SWITCHES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-160-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 5 UNDER A MASTER CONTRACT WITH SUPER
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-161-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 8 UNDER A MASTER CONTRACT WITH
CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE INTERSECTION OF MANNHEIM ROAD AND PRATT AVENUE. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-162-24, A RESOLUTION
RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1 WITH LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS MANAGEMENT, INC. AND TASK ORDER
NO. 6 WITH BERGER EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES RELATED TO STORM DAMAGE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-164-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO A CONTRACT WITH B&F
CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES, INC. FOR PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING
INSPECTION SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-165-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH 1680 E. TOUHY
INVESTORS, LLC FOR WATER MAIN FACILITIES INSTALLED AT 1680 TOUHY
AVENUE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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REJECT ALL BIDS/ CAP
IMPROV/ WTR MAIN
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-167-24
SECOND READING/
ORDINANCE
M-14-24
Consent Agenda
SECOND READING/
ORDINANCE
Z-22-24
Consent Agenda
APPROVE
MINUTES
Consent Agenda
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSIDER
APPROVING AN
AGRMT WITH LRS FOR
ST SWEEP SVCS
Resolution
R-154-24
CONS COND USE PRMT
FOR TRA CONTR USES
AT965&975RANDRD
Ordinance
Z-14-24
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-167-24, A RESOLUTION
REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Advanced to second reading by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-14-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-8 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE REGARDING FEES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Advanced to second reading by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-22-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING OFFICE USES IN THE C-4 ZONING DISTRICT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Moylan, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting
of September 16, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed a memorandum dated
September 26, 2024.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC., has been the City's contractual street sweeping vendor
since 2019. Based on feedback from the City Council, Public Works staff contacted
Lakeshore Recycling to inquire if they were amicable to additional language in the contract
to reduce the amount of dust generated by their equipment. The new language adds a
requirement that the street sweeper must utilize a pumping of 7 gallons per minute to
minimize dust and also limits maximum sweeping speed to no greater than 10 miles per hour.
The contract also includes a deficiency clause which allows the City to penalize the
contractor if a deficiency is not remedied. Public Works will improve its oversight of LRS
when sweeping operations are occurring to ensure the above criteria is met
Staff recommends award of the amended Street Sweeping Services 2025-2027 to Lakeshore
Recycling Systems, LLC in the three-year amount of $638,270.85.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-154-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING
SYSTEMS FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski stated the petitioner requested the ordinance be deferred; the ordinance
was deferred to the November 4, 2024 City Council meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
WARRANT
REGISTER
Resolution
R-166-24
CONSIDER
APPROVING COND USE
FOR A FOOD PROC EST
AT 1545-1547 LEE ST
Ordinance
Z-23-24
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
Alderman Sayad stated the current reserve fund balance is $26,584,431.00.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Warrant Register of
October 7, 2024, in the Amount of $5,285,123.08 and Approve Resolution R-166-24.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT— Alderman Moylan, Chair
Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
September 26, 2024.
Pepi Company of Illinois, LLC, operating at Alonti Catering Kitchen, are seeking to open a
food processing establishment (also called a catering kitchen) in a combined tenant space in
The Oaks Shopping Center at 1545-1547 Lee Street. This property is zoned C-4, Regional
Shopping District.
The petitioner describes their business as a catering kitchen without on -site dining and food
consumption; instead, the operations are focused on delivery and carryout orders. All food
is made on site and delivered by employees.
The petitioner's application materials state that approximately twelve employees, two
managers, and ten crew members are anticipated to be employed by this business. The space
to be used for this business would require a building permit to add all kitchen, ventilation
and other necessary facilities. Business hours are from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However,
employees arrive at 5 AM and some deliveries may occur overnight or in the early morning.
A carryout option is available for customers to purchase food ahead of time and pick up from
the store front. A condition of approval states this option should be available during business
hours a minimum of five days per week.
Shopping centers require 3 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor. Although the
precise quantity of required parking stalls will be confirmed at time of building permit for
the interior buildout of the unit, it is anticipated sufficient parking is available for this use in
this location. The approximate total floor area of the building is 113,400 square feet,
requiring 341 parking spaces for all uses; 595 parking spaces are available.
No vehicles are anticipated to be parked overnight; however, the C-4 zoning district allows
for 1 commercial vehicle per 1,000 square feet to be parked on the property. Although none
are currently proposed, given the size of the combined tenant space of 2400 square feet, up
to 2 vehicles could be parked onsite overnight, by right. A condition of approval states that
any overnight parking of vehicles with advertising for the company may not be parked on
the property in such a way that they would serve as an extra sign for the business.
No changes to access on this property are proposed. Loading and unloading generated by
this use would include vehicle trips associated with employees, customers and deliveries.
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Loading and unloading will occur in the existing rear loading dock of the building. There are
anticipated to be biweekly deliveries from Sysco and daily produce deliveries are completed
in the early morning or night hours. This loading area is in the rear of the tenant space, east
of the building adjacent to the railroad. Delivery trucks of approximately 50 feet in length
will use this loading area.
Individual deliveries of prepared meals to customers will be within the personal vehicles of
employees, which are typical sedan sized vehicles. 12-18 deliveries are projected per day,
occurring between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for
lunch. Delivery drivers are anticipated to return at approximately 2:00 p.m. Loading and
unloading of these deliveries may occur either in the loading dock to the rear or carried from
the storefront to the parking lot.
A condition of approval states that any loading/unloading should be completed
expeditiously, and no overnight parking of vehicles is permitted in the loading dock or in the
drive aisle in front of the proposed catering facility unit.
The PZB voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve the conditional use request with
the staff recommended conditions.
If the City Council decides to approve this request, staff and the PZB recommend the
following conditions:
1. Loading and unloading within any drive aisle directly in front of the unit or within
the rear loading dock shall be completed promptly and no delivery vehicles shall be
left unattended.
2. Regular use of refrigerated trucks or other temporary storage units for the storage of
inventory upon the Property is prohibited. Temporary storage associated with unique
circumstances may be considered on a case -by -case basis subject to the review and
approval by the Director of Community & Economic Development or their designee
after submittal of a request in writing outlining the proposed timeframe, location on
the site, and other details relating to the temporary use.
3. Any commercial vehicles associated with the Proposed Use on the Property may
only be parked overnight in compliance with Section 12-7-3.K of the Zoning
Ordinance and may not be parked in such a way that any advertising located on the
vehicle is readily visible from any public way so as to serve as a sign for the
Proposed Use.
4. The Proposed Use must offer and make available carryout menu options open to the
public during the regular business hours on a minimum of five days per week.
5. The vinyl curtain strips located across the exterior loading door of the Property must
be either replaced or removed prior to issuance of business registration for the
Proposed Use.
A resident inquired about what type of food will be served. The petitioner stated from the
audience that he could provide the resident with a menu.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Sayad, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-23-24,
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A FOOD PROCESSING
ESTABLISHMENT AT 1545-1547 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #24-035-
CU).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Moylan, Sayad, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
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DISC RE PILOT
PERMIT PROG FOR
BEE HIVES & APIARIES
OTHER MAYOR
COMMENTS FOR THE
GOOD OF THE ORDER
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Moylan asked that the discussion be postponed until the full City Council is in
attendance.
Mayor Goczkowski stated that the aldermen who were not in attendance today also requested
the discussion be deferred, and further stated the discussion will be deferred until the
October 21, 2024 City Council meeting.
Mayor Goczkowski stated he had the opportunity to attend the 4th ward meeting, and that it
was great.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
a M. Mastalski — CI CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 21 st
DAY OF October
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR