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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, JUNE 16, 2014
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:04 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 16,
2014.
ROIL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka and Charewicz. Aldermen Haugeberg and Brookman were
absent.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Director of Community & Economic Development
Sakas, Senior Planner Mangum, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief
Kushner, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Civil Engineer Peebles, Superintendent —
Utility Services Watkins and General Counsel Friedman.
EXECUTIVE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Sayad, to go into Executive Session to
SESSION: discuss Pending Litigation and Personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka and Charewicz. Aldermen Haugeberg and Brookman were
absent.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Arman Rachman of the Baha'i' Temple of
PLEDGE: Des Plaines, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS: Des Plaines Arts Council President Linda Traina and Board Member Christy
Piszkiewicz addressed the City Council expressing their appreciation for the
support and contributions made by the City of Des Plaines and its residents. A
scholarship was presented to 11 winners of 2014 Arts Council Scholarships.
Police Chief Kushner presented a Life Saving Award to Officer Curtis Miller
for saving the life of a resident who was unresponsive. Officer Miller began
using CPR until the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived and took over life
saving measures.
Mayor Bogusz swore in Robert Dvorak who was promoted from Police Officer 4
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to Sergeant.
CITIZEN PART.: Mr. David Grunin of World CNG Chicago, addressed the City Council stating
that his business is new and appreciates locating it in Des Plaines.
Mayor Bogusz read the line-up of entertainment for the Summer Fling family
event scheduled for June 27 and 28 in downtown Des Plaines.
CONSENT Alderman Rodd requested that Item 9 be removed from Consent Agenda.
AGENDA:
Motion by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda
except for Item 9. Motion declared carried.
Motion by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to approve Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances M-21-14, M-22-
14, M-23-14 and M-24-14 were placed on First Reading; Resolutions R-122-14 and
R-124-14 were adopted; Ordinances M-18-14 and M-19-14 were adopted.
APPROVE NEW Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
CLASS H-1 LIO. recommendation to approve an application for a Class H-1 Restaurant (Beer and
LIC./ 1225 EAST Wine Only) Dealers License for Louie's Crab House LLC, 1225 East Forest
FOREST AVE.: Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-21-14,
Consent AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, "FEE SCHEDULE," OF
Agenda CHAPTER 18, "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS H-1
Ordinance LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
M-21-14 Consent Agenda.
APPROVE NEW Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
CLASS A LIO. recommendation to approve an application for a Class A Tavern (under 250
LIC./ 2179 EAST people) Liquor License for Karies Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Tiffany's Restaurant,
TOUHY AVE.: 2179 East Touhy Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Consent Ordinance M-22-14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, "FEE
Agenda SCHEDULE," OF CHAPTER 18, "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS
Ordinance A LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
M-22-14 under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE NEW Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
CLASS B-1 LIO. recommendation to approve an application for a Class B-1 Liquor License for
LIC./ 1128 LEE Supermercado Soto Inc., 1128 Lee Street; and further recommend to place on
ST.: First Reading Ordinance M-23-14, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
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Consent 1, "FEE SCHEDULE," OF CHAPTER 18, "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF
Agenda TITLE 4, `BUSINESS REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD
ONE CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved
Ordinance unanimously under Consent Agenda.
M-23-14
PREVAILING Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
WAGE:
recommendation to approve an ordinance establishing the Prevailing Wage for
Consent
laborers, mechanics, and other workers who are employed in the performance
Agenda
of public works projects within the City; and further recommend to place on
First Reading Ordinance M-24-14, AN ORDINANCE ASCERTAINING THE
Ordinance
PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES IN COOK COUNTY FOR CITY PUBLIC
M-24-14
WORKS PROJECTS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
APPROVE 2013 Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
CIP PROGRAM, recommendation to approve a proposal from Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.,
CONTRACT B, 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061, for the additional amount
UTILITY not -to -exceed $44,100.00 (Capital Projects Fund); and further recommend to
IMPROV'S: adopt Resolution R-126-14, Resolution R-126-14, A RESOLUTION
Consent APPROVING A TASK CHANGE ORDER TO TASK ORDER NO. 1 BY
Agenda AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND GEWALT HAMILTON ASSOCIATES,
INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Resolution Agenda.
R-126-14
APPROVE 2014 Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
CIP CONSTR. recommendation to accept a proposal from SPACECO, Inc., 9575 West Higgins
ENG. SVCS./ Road, Suite 700, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 for an amount not -to -exceed
TASK ORDER $42,000.00 (Capital Projects Fund); and further recommend to adopt Resolution
NO. 2: R-122-14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
Consent WITH SPACECO, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared
Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-122-14
APPROVE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
AMENDMENT recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 with RJN Group, 200 West
NO. 1/ DESIGN Front Street, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 in the amount of $18,693.00 (Capital
ENG. SVCS. Projects Funds, Professional Services); and further recommend to adopt
ALGONOUIN RD.: Resolution R-124-14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST
Consent AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
Agenda AND RJN GROUP, INC., FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR
THE ALGONQUIN ROAD DIVERSION SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Resolution Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-124-14
ADVERTISE BID/ Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with Staff
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TIF #1 recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid the TIF #1
DOWNTOWN Downtown Streetscape — Phase II Project on July 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
STREETSCAPE — (Budgeted Funds - TIF #1 Downtown). Motion declared carried as approved
PHASE II: unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISE BID/ Alderman Rodd requested that this Item be removed from Consent Agenda.
2014 CIP STREET
IMPROV'S, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the
CONTRACT E, Aldermen.
STREET
RESURFACING: Moved by Rodd, seconded by Robinson, to authorize the City Clerk to advertise
Consent for bid the 2014 CIP Street Improvements — Contract E Project — Street
Agenda Resurfacing (General Fund) on a date to be determined. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt ORDINANCE M-18-14,
M-18-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, "FEE SCHEDULE," OF
NEW CLASS B CHAPTER 18, "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
BULK SALES REGULATIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR
LIO. LIC./ LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
1471 LEE ST.: Agenda.
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE Moved by Robinson, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Ordinance M-19-14, AN
M-19-14 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, "FEE SCHEDULE," OF CHAPTER
APPROVE NEW 18 "SCHEDULE OF FEES," OF TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,"
CLASS B-1 BULK OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE.
SALES LIO. LIC./ Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
727 WEST GOLF
RD.
Consent
Agenda
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Alderman Charewicz requested consensus to advance Item 4a. under Public
Safety for discussion. There were no objections. (See Page 7 for discussion)
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad provided a list of invoices submitted by Holland & Kni t in
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REGISTER: the total amount of $26,948.50 from the Warrant Register of June 16, 2014 and
did not agree with paying these invoices.
Alderman Sayad asked that the payment to Verizon Wireless be held until
Thursday, June 19, 2014 in the amount of $21,714.21 pending his review of the
charges.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sojka, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the June 16, 2014 — Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,793,778.56; and further recommend that Resolution R-123-14 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of
June 16, 2014, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight listed
below in the total amount of $26,948.50:
Line 64 $ 4,584.00
Line 67
393.50
Line 68
928.00
Line 69
1,120.00
Line 70
18,500.00
Line 368
1,216.00
Line 538
207.00
Total $26,948.50
REFERENDUM — This item was deferred from the April 7, 2014 City Council Meeting.
MUNICIPAL
ELECTRIC Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed his Memorandum
AGGREGATION: of May 29, 2014 and answered questions from the Aldermen. Staff
recommends that the City pursue a referendum to provide the authority to
arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial
retail customers. General Counsel Friedman answered questions from the
Aldermen and gave information regarding the process of placing the
referendum question of Municipal Electric Aggregation on the ballot for
November 4, 2014.
Alderman Charewicz expressed his concern about residents voting on the
question with little information.
Alderman Sojka stated that she had many questions regarding Municipal
Electric Aggregation.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the
Whole advised the Council to do their research regarding the choices between
Com Ed and other providers.
Following discussion, moved by Sayad to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-125-14, A RESOLUTION INITIATING THE
SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC QUESTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO
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REFERENDUM — ADOPT AN "OPT -OUT" PROGRAM FOR THE SUPPLY OF
MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY TO RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL
ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS. Motion declared FAILED due to lack of a second.
AGGREGATION:
(Cont'd) Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Rodd, to TABLE this matter to the Council
Meeting on July 21, 2014. Motion declared carried. Alderman Sayad did not
agree.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Walsten, Chair
COND. USE/ Senior Planner Mangum reviewed his Memorandum dated May 29, 2014
1451 RAND RD.: regarding a conditional use permit request by Petitioner Anna Jakubiec for a
Driving School at 1451 Rand Road (Case #14 -018 -CU). At its May 27, 2014
meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended (7-0) that the City Council
approve the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Commercial School
in the C-3 zoning district, subject to a condition of approval, as recommended
by staff. Senior Planner Mangum answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sojka, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Ordinance Z-15-14 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS — Alderman Sojka, Chair
ALTERNATIVE At the March 17, 2014 City Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to
FUEL issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Alternative Fuel Study.
PROPOSALS:
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed his Memorandum
of May 30, 2014 which outlined the information provided by five responses to
the RFP. Staff recommended authorization from the City Council to proceed to
negotiate a contract with top ranked firm, Energetics, Inc.
Alderman Sojka did not want to spend $1 Million or $2 Million if the City
would not commit to converting vehicles to compressed natural gas, especially
since this item was not in the 2014 Budget. Director of Public Works and
Engineering Oakley answered questions from the Aldermen.
Civil Engineer Peebles answered questions from the Aldermen.
Mr. David Grunin of World CNG Chicago addressed the Committee of the
Whole answering questions from the Aldermen.
Mr. Tim Milburn, 506 Broadway, Park Ridge, of Greenway Energy addressed
the Committee of the Whole talking about Illinois grants available, federal
funding projects and conversion of vehicles; he recommended having a plan in
place to apply for grants as soon as they become available.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to explore options for alternative fuel
within parameters of the RFP and direct Staff to keep this on the back burner
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ALTERNATIVE until the Budget discussion and submit a proposal for an Alternative Fuel Study
FUEL in the amount of $25,000.00 for the 2015 Budget.
PROPOSALS:
(Cont'd) Alderman Sayad requested that this matter be tabled to the next meeting when
the two aldermen who are absent tonight would be in attendance.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, for a substitute motion not to waste
time and money by being inactive and to go ahead with the proposal for
alternative fuel to be prepared for further action down the road and approve the
study by Energetics tonight. Aldermen Robinson, Walsten and Charewicz
agreed. Aldermen Rodd, Sayad and Sojka did not agree. Motion declared
FAILED.
On the original motion to direct Staff to submit a proposal for an Alternative
Fuel Study in the amount of $25,000.00 for the 2015 Budget, Aldermen Rodd,
Sayad and Sojka agreed. Aldermen Robinson, Walsten and Charewicz did not
agree. Motion declared FAILED.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to DEFER this matter to the City
Council Meeting of July 7, 2014. Aldermen Robinson, Rodd, Walsten, Sojka
and Charewicz agreed. Alderman Sayad did not agree.
STREET Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed his Memorandum
SWEEPING of May 28, 2014 regarding the street sweeping program and the after effects of
PROCEDURES: the weather conditions during the Winter of 2014 and answered questions from
the Aldermen.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Aldermen to work with Public
Works and Engineering staff to resolve problems with pavement and street
cleaning.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Walsten, Vice Chair
POLICE Police Chief Kushner reviewed his Memorandum of June 6, 2014 regarding
DISPATCH SVCS. 911 /Dispatching Services for the City of Des Plaines and gave a Power Point
RELOCATION: presentation. Mayor Bogusz, City Manager Bartholomew and Police Chief
Kushner answered questions from the Aldermen.
City Manager Bartholomew responded to comments made by Alderman Sayad
and his concerns about moving the 911 call center to Wheeling.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the Committee of the
Whole asking about upgrading our call center and if someone went out to solicit
another community to join Des Plaines; is there language in the contract to
monitor and ensure friendly lines of communication in the future.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City
Council approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of
Wheeling for emergency dispatch services and adopt Resolution R-117-14.
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Aldermen Robinson, Rodd, Walsten, Sojka and Charewicz. Alderman Sayad
did not agree.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT Moved by Savad_ seconded by Walsten, to concur with recommendation of
REGISTER: Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-123-14, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
Resolution FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
R-123-14 MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $3,793,778.56. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad agreed with payment of the items on the Warrant Register of
June 16, 2014, with the exception of the invoices from Holland & Knight listed
below in the total amount of $26,948.50:
Line 64 $ 4,584.00
Line 67
393.50
Line 68
928.00
Line 69
1,120.00
Line 70
18,500.00
Line 368
1,216.00
Line 538
207.00
Total $26,948.50
REFERENDUM — Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
MUNICIPAL Committee of the Whole to TABLE to July 21, 2014. Motion declared carried.
ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION•
COND. USE/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second Reading and
1451 RAND RD.: adopt Ordinance Z-15-14, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVING SCHOOL (COMMERCIAL SCHOOL) IN
Ordinance THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT AT 1451 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES,
Z-15-14 ILLINOIS (CASE #14 -018 -CU). Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to advance to Second Reading and
Z-15-14 adopt Ordinance Z-15-14, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
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COND. USE/ USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVING SCHOOL (COMMERCIAL SCHOOL) IN
1451 RAND RD.: THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT AT 1451 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE #14 -018 -CU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ALTERNATIVE Moved by Sojka, seconded by Rodd, to DEFER this matter to the City Council
FUEL Meeting of July 7, 2014. Motion declared carried.
PROPOSALS:
POLICE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt Resolution R-117-14, A
DISPATCH SVCS. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
RELOCATION: WITH THE VILLAGE OF WHEELING FOR EMERGENCY DISPATCH
SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Resolution AYES: 5 -Robinson, Rodd,
R-117-14 Walsten, Sojka, Charewicz
NAYS: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 2-Haugeberg, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Walsten, seconded by Charewicz, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
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