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Council Minutes 11-18-2024MINUTES 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, NOVEMBER 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 7:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, November 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 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 Friedman. PRAYER AND PLEDGE The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were offered by Alderman Oskerka. RECOGNITION Mayor Goczkowski recognized Deputy Fire Chief Sam Foster and Fire Lieutenant Eric Zack for their critical support efforts in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Fire Chief Matzl detailed the heroic efforts of Deputy Fire Chief Sam Foster and Fire Lieutenant Eric Zack. MABAS Deputy Operations Section Chief Spencer Kimura presented MABAS Illinois Humanitarian Awards to Deputy Fire Chief Sam Foster and Fire Lieutenant Eric Zack. MABAS Deputy Operations Section Chief Spencer Kimura also presented a MABAS Humanitarian Award to the Des Plaines Fire Department in appreciation for their support of the MABAS Swiftwater Rescue Teams deployment to North Carolina in response to Hurricane Helene — September -October 2024. PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Paula Hatfield expressed her concern regarding the safety of the intersection of Thacker St and Westgate Ave. She asked for help from the City especially since her former crossing guard partner was injured in a recent accident at that intersection. Maine West students Madison and Lillian asked the City to take action to be a leader in environment change. Resident Cindy Nelson acknowledged the previous speakers and stated there is a growing collation in the community who care about sustainability. Resident Sergio Gonzalez addressed the financial position of the City, and stated he hopes for continued prosper for the City. ALDERMAN Alderman Walsten stated it is a pleasure to see the younger generation promote ANNOUNCEMENTS sustainability. Alderman Smith stated the Holiday Tree Lighting is December 6' and the Holiday Fair is December 71. She also stated the Des Plaines Community Foundation is delivering 350 meals on Thanksgiving, and she thanked the community for their contributions. Alderman Charewicz thanked the individuals for their public comments and their collaboration with other groups. He also mentioned Brunch City will be having a grand Page 2 of 12 11/18/2024 opening tomorrow at I0:00 a.m., and Izaak Walton is having a Turkey Party on November 21". He stated the next 8' ward meeting will be December 3`d at 7:00 p.m. at the conservatory. He thanked the veterans for the Veteran's Day Ceremony where Journal and Topics received an American Legion award for their coverage of the Korean War Memorial. Alderman Oskerka stated the Optimist Club will be doing their annual tree lot soon, and Candy Cane Lane in the Westfield Garden area will be starting the day after Thanksgiving. Alderman Sayad acknowledged the outstanding work of the Fire Department. Alderman Brookman stated her November 271 ward meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. She wished everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving She addressed the issue of individuals dropping off garbage behind Jewel. She also encouraged everyone to go to Brunch City. MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski acknowledged the American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans of ANNOUNCEMENTS America for hosting the Veteran's Day Ceremony. He congratulated the Des Plaines Chamber for graduating another group of their Veterans Back to Work Boot Camp. He stated the Des Plaines Community Foundation is going to be feeding over 400 people this Thanksgiving and that they are looking for volunteers to help drop off some of the meals. He mentioned that November 25'-301 will be the final week for yard waste collection by LRS, Public Works will continue with bulk curbside leaf collection until December 4', and Public Works will still accept leaf drop offs at the City location on Campground Road through December 20'; further detail can be found at desplainesil.gov/leafcollection. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Wisniewski congratulated Lieutenant Eric Zack and Deputy Chief Sam Foster for their exemplary efforts in the hurricane responses; acknowledging the City has an outstanding Fire Department. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; stating City Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after. She also mentioned the City Council will vote on the 2025 Budget tonight, and thanked the Finance Department. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, 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; Ordinance M-22-24, M-23-24 were adopted; Resolutions R-185-24, R-186-24, R-187-24 were adopted. Page 3 of 12 11/18/2024 AUTH RENEWAL/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-185-24, A MICROSOFT LIC/ DELL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A THREE-YEAR MICROSOFT Consent Agenda ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH MICROSOFT CORPORATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MICROSOFT LICENSES FROM DELL MARKETING, L.P. Resolution Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. R-185-24 AUTH PURCH/ FORD Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-186-24, A VEHICLES/ CURRIE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 6 FORD VEHICLES FROM Consent Agenda CURRIE MOTORS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-186-24 APPROVE STMT OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-187-24, A WORK/ SUPP SVCS/ GIS RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATEMENT OF WORK UNDER THE AGREEMENT PARTNERS WITH GIS PARTNERS, INC. FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM Consent Agenda SUPPORT SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-187-24 SECOND READING/ Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance ORDINANCE M-22-24, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, M-22-24 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE TAX LEVY YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, Consent Agenda 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-23-24, AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM AND APPROVING AN M-23-24 AMENDED TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE Consent Agenda HIGGINS ROAD/MANNHEIM ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 6. 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 November 4, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS DISC RE PROPOSED Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated REG ON REC October 28, 2024. VEHICLES In advance of the City Council's meeting, several Alderman of the City Council requested a summary from staff of the City's regulations on parking and storage of recreational vehicles (RVs) versus the requirements enforced in other local municipalities for consideration and discussion. Among area communities, most municipalities currently enforce more restrictive regulations relating to the parking & storage of RVs than Des Plaines. The City Council previously discussed and heard public comments regarding various potential requirements including quantity, size, and location limitations as well as minimum maintenance requirements relating to RVs. Page 4 of 12 11/18/2024 At the conclusion of the discussion, there was disagreement regarding the specific scope of potential amendments to the Code. To clarify the general direction of the City Council, the major discussion points had been summarized today for individual consideration and direction. Those requirements which may receive majority support would be included within a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance, a notice for which would be published in advance of a public hearing by the Planning & Zoning Board. After consideration of the text amendments and public comments, any recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board would return at a later date for additional consideration of a draft ordinance by the City Council. Based upon the City Council's prior discussion, staff has prepared a series of clarifications regarding potential RV regulations in residential and non-residential zoning districts for discussion purposes to determine whether a consensus exists among the City Council in favor of specific potential regulations. Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers requested going through a list of statements and to a get an indication by vote through show of hands of whether or not there is a consensus from the City Council to pursue amendments to the code to regulate that particular detail. He stated that based on majority opinion, staff would include items that have majority support within the text amendment for further consideration. A resident expressed concern regarding a regulation change to RV storage. Discussion ensued among the aldermen. General Counsel Friedman gave the specifics of the vote. He stated that the City Council is not voting on final regulations; he stated that this is to give staff direction from the City Council about what to prepare, if anything, and whatever that is will come back to the City Council for an official vote. Mayor Goczkowski led a discussion and a City Council consensus vote by show of hands addressing the additional information requested by the Community and Economic Development Department. Alderman Brookman stated she wants to think about it until it comes back. Potential Requirements Non -Residential Districts Should new restrictions be adopted regulating parking & storage of RVs in nonresidential districts? AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 1 - Brookman RVs in Front Yards I An RV shall not be parked or stored between the principal building and the front lot line. AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 2 - Sayad, Brookman Page 5 of 12 11/18/2024 RVs in Side Yards Abutting a Street I An RV shall not be parked or stored between the principal building and any side lot line abutting a street. AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 3 - Sayad, Brookman, Walsten RVs cannot obstruct circulation or parking I An RV shall not reduce, block, or otherwise interfere with parking lot drive aisles or access to off-street parking spaces, nor shall any RV occupy any required off-street parking stall. AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Charewicz; Mayor Goczkowski NAYS: 3 - Brookman, Walsten, Smith Residential Districts Should new restrictions be adopted regulating parking & storage of RVs in residential districts? AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 2 - Brookman, Walsten Quantity I No more than one RV should be allowed per residential zoning lot. AYES: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 1 - Brookman RV Size Limitation I There should be a maximum permissible RV size in residential districts. AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Sayad, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 3 - Oskerka, Brookman, Walsten RV Size & Lot Size I Larger residential (for example, lots exceeding 14,520 sq. ft.) should not be limited to the same maximum RV size as smaller residential lots (for example, lots less than 14,520 square feet). AYES: 2 - Walsten, Charewicz NAYS: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith Maximum RV Size I The maximum RV size in a residential district should be 32 feet AYES: 3 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Smith, NAYS: 5 - Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz Maximum RV Size I No maximum RV size in a residential district. AYES: 3 - Oskerka, Walsten, Charewicz NAYS: 5 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Sayad, Brookman, Smith RV forbidden in Front Yards I An RV shall not be parked or stored between the residence and the front lot line. AYES: 2 - Lysakowski, Charewicz NAYS: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith Page 6 of 12 11/18/2024 NEW BUSINESS RV forbidden in Side Yards Abutting a Street I An RV shall not be parked or stored between the residence and any side lot line abutting a street. AYES: 2 - Lysakowski, Sayad NAYS: 6 - Moylan, Oskerka, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz Screening I In any location where an RV is parked or stored within 5.0 feet of a lot line, fencing and/or landscaping with a minimum height of 6.0 feet should be installed along the lot line for the purpose of screening. AYES: 1 - Smith NAYS: 7 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz Should there be a maximum size requirement? AYES: 4 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Sayad, Smith NAYS: 4 - Oskerka, Brookman, Walsten, Charewicz The Aldermen gave their recommendations of the maximum size: Alderman Lysakowski — 32 or 34 feet Alderman Moylan — 32 or 34 feet Alderman Oskerka — 36 feet Alderman Sayad — 32 feet Alderman Smith — 32 feet FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register. REGISTER Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve the Warrant Register of R-188-24 November 18, 2024, in the Amount of $4,642,900.56 and Approve Resolution R-188-24. 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. CONSIDER The City Council held two budget hearings over the 2025 Proposed Budget document. The APPROVING THE 2025 first meeting was held on October 1 Oth and the discussion covered the review of the General ANNUAL BUDGET Fund. The second budget meeting was held on October 16th to review the Non -General Resolution Funds within the budget document. Within those discussions, the City Council voted and R-189-24 approved all expenditures, revenues, and the resulting fund balances to support City services and projects. Additionally, during these meetings, the City Council achieved a consensus on additional changes to be included as part of the 2025 Final Budget document. The Fiscal Year 2025 annual budget totals $198M (excluding transfers), a $3.5M or 1.8% increase over the 2024 Budget. The overall 2025 amount included in capital improvements/investments is $43.5M. Based on the City Council consensus, the expenditures were increased by $290K due to the approved funding. Page 7 of 12 11/18/2024 Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-189-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. 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 and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated APPROVING A COND November 7, 2024. USE, MAJOR VAR, & STANDARD VAR FOR The petitioner requests the following: (i) conditional use for a trade contractor use; (ii) 1387 PROSPECT AVE standard variation to reduce the required front yard; and (iii) a major variation to allow the Ordinance loading space to face a public way (alley). Z-25-24 The property is currently undeveloped and located at the southwest corner of the Prospect Avenue and Chestnut Street intersection. In 2022, a zoning map amendment was approved to change the zoning of this property from C-1, Neighborhood Shopping to C-3, General Commercial. The area surrounding the property is generally commercial properties and townhouses. However, the property immediately adjacent to the subject project, 1383 Prospect Avenue, is a single-family house re -zoned from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to R-1, Single Family Residential in 2016. The presence of an adjacent single family residential property creates additional requirements in terms of the required front yard and requires a landscape and fence buffer between the properties. In May 2024, an identical request with a different building and site plan was recommended by PZB and approved by City Council. The petitioner, Vasile Haures, proposes a one-story commercial building for a trade contractor use. The new plan is one tenant space, including a showroom, office, and fabrication/storage for a hardwood flooring business. The petitioner describes their business as a hardwood flooring company. Customers will be able to access the showroom by appointment only. Other services performed onsite will be deliveries and pickups of materials and limited fabrication work. Activities would primarily include performing installation and finishing pre -made materials offsite at customer locations. The business currently includes two employees and four subcontractors. Storage of materials must occur indoors, except as permitted by Section 12-7- F.5.d. Trade contractor businesses in the C-3 district can display materials outside of the building, although they cannot be displayed within any required yards. With the current site plan, there are few locations on the property where outdoor display would be possible. The petitioner has not indicated any intent to display materials outdoors. The proposed building on the site will be 4,512 square feet in size and one story, 17 feet 9 inches in height. One overhead door and loading zone is located adjacent to the alley. Landscaping and fencing are noted on the site plan to meet landscape buffer requirements. In the C-3 zoning district, the required front yard must equal the required setback of any adjacent residential district, or 5 feet if it is not adjacent to residential. This property is adjacent to an R-1 zoned property on the west side, thus requiring a 25-foot front yard setback. A standard variation to reduce the required front yard is requested to allow the Page 8 of 12 11 / 18/2024 building to be setback 5 feet instead of 25 feet from the property line. The proposed setback of the building from the property line is consistent with the other commercial properties on this block. Initial plans indicated a metal material was intended for the building, as presented to the PZB. However, after the PZB meeting, the petitioner submitted revised plans including brick around the entire fagade, which is compliant with requirements. In terms of windows, street - facing elevations (north and east facades) require a minimum of 50% transparency from 2 feet to 9 feet above the sidewalk is required for this type of use. The petitioner may request a minor variation, reviewed administratively by zoning staff, to vary from this requirement as necessary. During the PZB meeting, several members discussed the absence of masonry on the fagade of the proposed building. The petitioner stated, due to financial constraints, that the masonry veneer from the previous plans was eliminated from the proposal. The PZB Chairman stated with their vote for denial that they did not support the proposed metal material and stated the aesthetics of the building and character of the neighborhood should be considered with the approval of any minor variation by the Zoning Administrator. One accessible parking space and six standard parking spaces are provided on the site plan. The trade contractor use does not require a specific amount of off-street parking. Because trade contractor is a conditional use within the C-3 Zoning District, a specific amount or location of off-street parking can be a condition of approval. On -street parking is available on Prospect Avenue and on the west side of Chestnut Street. Access to the property will be provided by the existing 16-foot-wide alley accessed from Chestnut Street. Traffic generated by this use would include vehicle trips associated with employees, customers, and deliveries and loading of materials. A major variation is requested to permit the loading zones to open onto the alley. Due to the location and size of the property, the loading zone area opening into the alley provides access without requiring an additional curb cut along Chestnut Street or Prospect Avenue. The Letter of Intent provided by the petitioner states deliveries will occur between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. on weekdays, and larger deliveries would be scheduled outside of peak traffic hours. Loading and unloading will occur within the designated loading zones. A suggested condition of approval states that any loading and unloading outside of the building may not occur between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. The petitioner proposes an eight -foot -tall fence around the rear of the building, enclosing the parking lot and loading space. A gate is proposed at the entrance from the public alley. To prevent any issues with visibility for motorists or pedestrians navigating within and around the property, a proposed condition of approval is that the fencing within the ten -foot sight triangle must be partially transparent, and landscaping must be maintained to a height of no taller than three feet. Chain link, wrought iron, or another type of partially open fencing option must be located in this area. The suggested condition of approval provides greater certainty that adequate visibility will be present with the development of this property. Due to the proposed use of the alley for entrance and exit for all loading, deliveries and parking, and the poor condition of the existing pavement, a suggested condition of approval is to complete alley improvements. During the PZB hearing, the Board expressed concerns about requiring the petitioner to provide full reconstruction of the alley. The Board modified the condition to state improvements to the alley and associated drainage along the rear frontage of the property Page 9 of 12 11/18/2024 will be required, as determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering, rather than requiring full reconstruction of the alley and installation of catch basin. Public Works and Engineering determined the alley would be reconstructed by the City next year. The suggested condition of approval regarding the alley remains, intended to provide certainty that the alley will be re -constructed if the city's future plans for improvements of this area change. A condition requiring sidewalk replacement of any "unsatisfactory" sections was also modified slightly to clarify that this condition only applied to adjacent public sidewalks. The PZB consolidated their determination for all requests into one motion voting 6-1, to recommend that City Council approve the requests with the five staff recommended conditions. Conditions of Approval: 1. Petitioner must make improvements to the portion of the alley abutting the Subject Property's frontage as determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering, if any, before the issuance of a business registration for the Subject Property. 2. Before a building permit will be issued for the Proposed Development, the Plans must be revised to show repair or replacement of the public sidewalks adjacent to the Subject Property that have been deemed unsatisfactory by the Director of Public Works and Engineering or their designee. 3. Petitioner must submit a turning radii exhibit demonstrating acceptable turning radiuses for loading/unloading, as determined by the Director of Public Works and Engineering or their designee, before a building permit will be issued for the Proposed Development. 4. Loading and unloading of materials outside of the building is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading may occur within any public rights -of -way. 5. Fencing within the ten -foot sight triangle at the intersection of the driveway, Chestnut Street, and the alley must be chain link, wrought iron, or another type of fencing that provides sufficient transparency for motorist and pedestrian visibility. Any landscaping within this sight triangle must be three feet in height or shorter Alderman Brookman requested specification of verbiage by General Counsel Friedman for the motion to ensure the fagade is brick. General Counsel Friedman stated the provision in the ordinance currently before the City Council already has a provision that states the development and use of the property will be in strict compliance with a list of plans, so staff will just make sure for second reading the list includes brick. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Approve as Amended to include the language that General Counsel has indicated is required for the inclusion of brick of the plan that is in the packet on page 34 and page 35, First Reading of Ordinance Z-25-24, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE, MAJOR VARIATION, AND STANDARD VARIATION FOR 1387 PROSPECT AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #24- 052-CU-V). 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. Page 10 of 12 11/18/2024 CONSIDER AMENDING Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated ORD Z-31-23 TO November 7, 2024. TRANSFER THE COND USE PERMIT FOR AN The petitioner has requested an amendment to Ordinance Z-31-23 to transfer the conditional AUTO SVC REPAIR USE use permit for an auto service repair use in the C-3 zoning district at 607 E. Oakton Street to AT 607 E. OAKTON ST Gil's Auto Center LLC. The subject property is located in the C-3 General Commercial Ordinance district on the southeast corner of Oakton Street and Wolf Road and contains a stand-alone Z-26-24 building with a surface parking area. The subject property is currently accessed by two existing curb cuts, one from Oakton Street and Wolf Road. Gil's Auto Center will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be closed on Sundays. Their services will include: (i) routine maintenance (e.g., oil changes, tire rotations, etc.); (ii) engine and transmission replacement; (iii) brakes; (iv) suspension and steering; (v) exhaust replacements and repairs; (vi) welding; (vii) electrical; and (vii) A/C and heating system servicing. A maximum of two employees will be present on site at a given time. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Smith, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-26-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-31-23 TO TRANSFER THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR USE AT 607 E. OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS TO GILS AUTO CENTER LLC (Case #23-055-CU). 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. Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Adopt the Ordinance Z-26-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-31-23 TO TRANSFER THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR USE AT 607 E. OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS TO GILS AUTO CENTER LLC (Case 423-055-CU). 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. CONSIDER AMENDING Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated ORD Z-17-24 TO November 7, 2024. TRANSFER THE COND USE PERMIT FOR AN The petitioner has requested an amendment to Ordinance Z-17-24 to transfer the conditional AUTO SVC REPAIR USE use permit for an auto service repair use in the C-3 zoning district at 1263 Elmhurst Road to AT 1263 ELMHURST RD Beacon Auto Repair. The subject property is an interior lot located along Elmhurst Road that Ordinance contains a single building with a surface parking area and single access point. Z-27-24 Beacon Auto Repair will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Their services include automotive repair and maintenance services, such as: (i) oil changes; (ii) brake repairs; (iii) diagnostic checks; and (iv) exhaust repairs. A maximum of four employees will be present on site at a given time. For more information, please see the attached Project Narrative for Beacon Auto Repair. Page 11 of 12 11 / 18/2024 Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Smith, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-27-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-17-24 TO TRANSFER THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR USE AT 1263 ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS TO BEACON AUTO REPAIR LLC (Case #24-032-CU). 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. Advanced to second reading by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance Z-27-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE Z-17-24 TO TRANSFER THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO SERVICE REPAIR USE AT 1263 ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS TO BEACON AUTO REPAIR LLC (Case #24-032-CU). 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. LEGAL & LICENSING — Alderman Brookman, Chair CONSIDER AMENDING The amendment's purpose is to clarify which owners and managers of an alcohol serving SEC 4-4-19 OF THE BUS establishment must complete alcohol awareness training. The proposed amendments support REG RE ALCOHOL the overall purpose of the liquor control chapter by reinforcing proper and legal alcohol sales. AWARE TRNG APPLICABILITY Alcohol awareness training establishes a baseline operational, legal and ethical framework Ordinance for the owners and managers to understand the purpose of alcohol service laws and rules and M-24-24 the business/personal ramifications of improper and/or illegal alcohol service operations. The current liquor control code requires all owners and managers to complete alcohol awareness training, regardless of location or direct involvement with daily operations. Owners are defined as stockholders owning 5% or more of the business's stock. The alcohol awareness training can impose potential difficulty on investment owners, owners residing out-of-state and owners not involved with the business's daily operations. Staff recommends approval for the proposed amendments to Sec. 4-4- 19.A (Alcohol Training Awareness) of the City Code to only require completion of the required alcohol training by owners and managers supervising the daily business operations and/or alcohol service. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-24-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-4-19 OF THE DES PLAINES BUSINESS REGULATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING APPLICABILITY. 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. Page 12 of 12 11/18/2024 Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt the Ordinance M-24-24, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-4-19 OF THE DES PLAINES BUSINESS REGULATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING APPLICABILITY. 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 SERVICES — Alderman Smith, Chair CONSIDER The Izaak Walton League of America, local Des Plaines Chapter #206, has contacted the APPROVING A CONTR City of Des Plaines with a request for a one-time contribution in the amount of $25,000 to TO THE IZAAK help offset costs related to window replacement of the historic Jefferson Home located at WALTON LEAGUE FOR 1841 South River Road, where the Chapter meets and conducts its regular business. COSTS RELATED TO WINDOW REPL Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-191-24, A Resolution RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE R-191-24 OF AMERICA, DES PLAINES CHAPTER #206, FOR COSTS RELATED TO WINDOW REPLACEMENT OF THE HISTORIC JEFFERSON HOME. 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. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Goczkowski entertained a motion to go into closed session under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act —Pending Litigation. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to convene into Closed Session under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act —Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared unanimously carried. The City Council recessed at 8:46 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. �?� R - q�kt s ' a M. Mastalski — CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 2nd DAY OF December, , 2024 Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR