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Council Minutes 12-2-2024MINUTES 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, DECEMBER 2, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 2, 2024. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Moylan, Walsten. A quorum was present. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Charewicz, to convene into Closed Session under the following sections of the Open Meetings Act — Acquisition of Property and Pending Litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared unanimously carried. The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:02 p.m. Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Moylan, Walsten. 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 Mayor Goczkowski. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH M CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING/ Mayor Goczkowski called the Public Hearing for consideration of approving the Community CONSIDER Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation APPROVING THE Report for program year 2023, to order at 7:03 p.m. CDBG PROG CAPER FOR PROG YR 2023 The Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) is an annual Resolution document detailing the accomplishments of the City's Community Development Block R-192-24 Grant (CDBG) program and requires City Council approval before submitting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Des Plaines Program Year (PY) 2023 CAPER summarizes the performance of the City towards the goals established in its PY2023 Annual Action Plan and 5-year CDBG Consolidated Plan. Program Year 2023 took place during the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, and was Year 4 of the current Consolidated Plan. The CAPER details the expenditures and accomplishments of the City's public service, housing, and infrastructure activities performed during the Program Year. Page 2 of 6 12/2/2024 This public hearing will complete the public comment period as required by HUD. Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution R-192-24 approving the PY2024 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-192-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2023. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. Mayor Goczkowski adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mayor Goczkowski stated several aldermen requested the first meeting in January 2025 be cancelled. Mayor Goczkowski asked if City Council had consensus to cancel the first meeting in January; there was not unanimous consensus. Mayor Goczkowski requested a roll call to get a consensus on if the first meeting in January will be cancelled. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 1 - Sayad ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Mayor Goczkowski stated the motion carries and the first meeting in January will be cancelled with the second meeting in January proceeding as scheduled. ALDERMAN Alderman Charewicz stated the Chamber of Commerce hosting a business after-hours next ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the casino and their annual Holiday Luncheon on December 121 at Manzo's from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. He also mentioned there will be an eighth ward meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the conservatory. Alderman Lysakowski mentioned the great job by public works on the downtown Christmas lights. He also mentioned the Holiday Tree Lighting will be on Friday, December 61 and the Winter Fair will be on December 7'. Alderman Oskerka thanked everyone who came out to his third ward meeting last week. He also mentioned how the Frisbie Center Breakfast with Santa was a nice community event. Alderman Sayad wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and mentioned the Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. He also mentioned that the McRib is back. Alderman Smith mentioned the Des Plaines Community Foundation with the help from Sysco and Sunrise Grill delivered 470 Thanksgiving meals to disabled and low income residents. She also stated American Legion Post 36 is having a 50150 raffle in which ticket sales are open to the public. Page 3 of 6 12/2/2024 MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski mentioned. he participated in the Turkey Trot and the distributing of ANNOUNCEMENTS Thanksgiving meals with the Des Plaines Community Foundation, and stated they were both great events. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Ordinance Z-25-24 As Amended was adopted; Resolutions R-193-24, R-194-24, R-195-24 were adopted. APPROVE & AUTH Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-193-24, A EXPEND OF FUNDS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS LEG ADVOCACY SVCS/ PURSUANT TO A PROPOSAL FROM RAUCCI & SULLIVAN STRATEGIES, LLC RAUCCI & SULLIVAN FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. Motion Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-193-24 AUTH EXPEND OF Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-194-24, A FUNDS/ HVAC REPAIR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER A & INSTALL/ HELM CONTRACT WITH HELM SERVICE FOR HVAC REPAIR AND INSTALLATION. Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-194-24 APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-195-24, A REHAB SVCS/ READY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH READY REBOUND, INC FOR REBOUND FIRE, POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS INJURY REHABILITATION SERVICES. Motion Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-195-24 SECOND READING/ Advanced to second reading by Brockman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance ORDINANCE Z-25-24 As Amended, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE, MAJOR M-22-24, AS AMENDED VARIATION, AND STANDARD VARIATION FOR 1387 PROSPECT AVENUE, DES Consent Agenda PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #24-052-CU-V). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 6 12/2/2024 APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council MINUTES meeting of November 18, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda. APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the MINUTES City Council meeting of November 18, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register. REGISTER Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve the Warrant Register of R-196-24 December 2, 2024, in the Amount of $3,034,580.80 and Approve Resolution R-196-24. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. CONSIDER OPTING City Manager Wisniewski reviewed a memorandum dated November 26, 2024. THE PARK DIST. SCHOOL DISTS, & Based on the City of Des Plaines home rule authority, the City received a request from OAKTON COLLEGE School District 207 and School District 62 regarding their desire to opt -out of the Cook OUT OF THE COOK County Paid Leave Ordinance. COUNTY PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE On December 14, 2023 Cook County passed a Paid Leave Ordinance which did not exempt Ordinance school districts and park districts as done by the State of Illinois. On March 14, 2024 Cook M-26-24 County then amended the Ordinance to exempt school districts and park districts through the end of the 2024 calendar year. School Districts 207 and 62 have worked with Cook County on possible amendments to the Original Ordinance. No resolution has been reached at this point. Given that the new requirements take effect January 1, 2025, our school districts have requested that the City consider adding opt -out language. Presented for City Council consideration is an Ordinance exempting School Districts 207, 62, 59, Oakton College as well as the Des Plaines Park District from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-26-24, AN ORDINANCE OPTING THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OAKTON COLLEGE OUT OF THE COOK COUNTY PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE (SECTION 42-1 THROUGH 42-10 OF THE COOK COUNTY CODE). Upon voice vote, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brockman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. Page 5 of 6 1212l2024 Advanced to second reading by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt the Ordinance M-26-24, AN ORDINANCE OPTING THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OAKTON COLLEGE OUT OF THE COOK COUNTY PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE (SECTION 42-1 THROUGH 42-10 OF THE COOK COUNTY CODE). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried. PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Oskerka, Chair CONSIDER Police Chief Anderson reviewed a memorandum dated November 21, 2024. APPROVING A MSTR SVCS & PURCH AGRMT The police department implemented body cameras in 2015 to work in conjunction with the WITH AXON in -car video systems. The police department was notified that as of February 28, 2025, our ENTERPIRSE, INC. FOR current in-house server and software would no longer be serviced by our vendor. BODY CAMEAR, IN - CAR CAMERA, AND Police body cameras have become an important piece of equipment and are mandated by the SOFTWARE State of Illinois as part of the Safe-T Act. Resolution R-190-24 At the end of the department's research, Axon Enterprise, Inc. stood out as the camera system that would meet all our department needs. Axon Enterprise, Inc. will supply our department with 107 Axon Body4 cameras, 30 Fleet 3 Advanced in -car video systems, and unlimited storage to Axon Evidence cloud storage. This agreement includes replacement of body cameras every 2.5 years and fleet in -car cameras every five years. This ten-year agreement includes a fixed fee for the first five years, and a fixed fee with just under an I I% increase for the last 5 years. Currently the product sees a 5-7% increase each year, so having a ten- year contact will be a significant cost savings to our department. In accordance with Chapter 10 of Title 1 of the City Code of the City of Des Plaines and the City's purchasing policy, the City has determined that competitive bidding is not required for the procurement of the hardware and software because the vendor is the sole source provider. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 10-year master services and purchasing agreement for police department squad car recording equipment, body worn camera equipment, and evidence management suite software from Axon Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N 85th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 in the total not -to -exceed amount of $362,440.67 for year one, $362,440.62 for years two through five, and $402,119.41 for years six through ten. Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-190-24, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPIRSE, INC. FOR BODY CAMEAR, IN -CAR CAMERA, AND SOFTWARE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Moylan, Walsten Motion declared carried.