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03/04/2019MINUTES 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, MARCH 4, 2019 CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called ORDER: to order by Mayor Bogusz at 7:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, March 4, 2019. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Brookman. A quorum was present. Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development McMahon, Fire Chief Wax, Police Chief Kushner, and General Counsel Friedman. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: The prayer was offered by Pastor Daryl York of Brentwood Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. CITIZEN Resident Razz Jenkins introduced himself as a school board candidate for Oakton PARTICIPATION: Community College. Residents Linda Wojcik and John Thompson expressed their concerns over the possible air contaminants produced from the large number of trees removed at the 946 North Avenue project. Mr. Matt Smarjesse of Patriot Acres, 9800 Central, unincorporated Cook County announced that the facility will no longer accept material from landscape companies. CITY CLERK City Clerk Tsalapatanis congratulated the Maine West Girls Basketball team on their ANNOUNCEMENTS first place win in the Class 4A Girls State Championship. CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Requests were approved; Resolutions R-51-19, R-52-19, R-53-19, R-54-19, R-55-19, R-58-19; Ordinance M-4-19 and M-5-19 were adopted. APPROVE Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-51-19, A PURCHASE/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION FROM (Cont.) AMMUNITION/ RAY O'HERRON: Consent Agenda Resolution R-51-19 AWARD BID/ STREET SWEEPING/ LAKESHORE RECYCLING: Consent Agenda Resolution R-52-19 APPROVE SUPPORT/ CMAQ TAP APPLICATION/ RAND ROAD SIDEPATH PROJECT: Consent Agenda Resolution R-53-19 APPROVE APPLICATION/ INVEST IN COOK COUNTY GRANT: Consent Agenda Resolution R-54-19 APPROVE PURCHASE/ DACRA TICK -IT/ Page 2 of 8 3/04/19 RAY O'HERRON CO., INC. AND KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Charewicz removed this item for clarification. Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley explained the pilot program is for one-year at which time the program will be reviewed. Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-52-19, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. Alderman Chester removed this item to explain that while this particular application is for funding to construct a remaining segment of the Rand Road Sidepath there will be other projects and that this is part of a larger plan. Moved by Chester, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-53-19, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS FOR CMAQ/TAP GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-54-19, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AN INVEST IN COOK PROGRAM GRANT FROM COOK COUNTY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. This item was removed by Staff. (Cont.) MOBILE E -TICKETING: Consent Agenda Resolution R-55-19 AWARD PURCHASE/FIRE PERSONNEL TESTING SERVICES/ INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS: Consent Agenda Resolution R-58-19 SECOND READING/ ORD. M-4-19: Consent Agenda SECOND READING/ ORD. M-5-19: Consent Agenda APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Consent Agenda WARRANT REGISTER: Page 3 of 8 3/04/19 Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-58-19, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE PERSONNEL PROMOTIONAL TESTING SERVICES FROM INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve Ordinance M-4-19, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to approve Ordinance M-5-19, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council of February 19, 2019, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Charewicz, Chair Alderman Charewicz presented the Warrant Register for consideration. Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council approval of the March 4, 2019 — Warrant Register in the Amount of $4,224,408.56 and further Page 4 of 8 3/04/19 (Cont.) recommend that Resolution R-56-19 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Sayad, Chair CONSIDER CU, Director of Community and Economic Development McMahon reviewed a MAP memorandum dated February 13, 2019. AMENDMENT, MAJOR The applicant, Jason Doland, on behalf of Adele and Joseph Lampignano, has VARIATIONS/ requested a Conditional Use Permit, Map Amendment and Variations in order to bring LIVERY a livery service business into conformity with the Zoning Ordinance. The occupant, SERVICE/1300 M & M Limousine Service, obtained a business license in 2013 as a permitted use RAND ROAD: under "Office" as the business description was filed under "Limousine Service Management". It was found that the limousines and other livery vehicles have been parked on the subject property for a few years. Hence, this application has been submitted to bring this property into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Currently, the property is zoned C-3, General Commercial District, but the City of Des Plaines rezoned the property to the current district in late 1990s. The former zoning district was a residential zoning district as the property was annexed into the City in the 1970s. However, the warehouse/office building was originally constructed in approximately 1965 under Cook County jurisdiction. The subject property is 1.21 acres in size which is improved with a two-story office and warehouse building approximately 11,000 square feet in size and a surface parking lot. If approved for all requests, the business owner plans to continue the same operations/business. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended 7-0 that the City Council approve the conditional use, map amendment and major variations for 1300 Rand Road with the eight conditions identified below: Conditions of Approval: 1) A turning radius diagram, as specified by Public Words, shall be submitted from the applicant prior to being placed on a City Council Agenda. 2) No more than thirty (30) livery service vehicles associated with M & M Limousine shall be parked on the subject lot at any given time. 3) The Quonset hut structure shall be removed within 180 days of receiving approvals from City Council. 4) Once the Quonset hut structure is removed, improve this area with at least four (4) more off-street parking spaces to meet the required off-street parking requirement. These spaces shall not be used for parking livery service vehicles. 5) All new off-street parking spaces shall be improved with a dust -free hard surface and comply with all other regulations. 6) An access/easement agreement shall be recorded between 1300 Rand and 1308 Rand Road within 180 days of receiving approval from City Council. A Plat of Easement shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to potential recording. (Cont.) Page 5 of 8 3/04/19 7) All conditions required by Public Works and Engineering shall be satisfied during design and permitting. 8) No damaged and inoperable vehicles shall be parked on the subject property for more than three days. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance Z-2-19. Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Chester to recommend to the City Council Approval of the Conditional Use for a Livery Service, a Map Amendment from C-3 to M-2 and Major Variations for the existing principal building at 1300 Rand Road; and further recommend that Ordinance Z-2-19 be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. CONSIDER CU, The applicant, Jason Doland on behalf of Joseph Lampigano, has requested a MAP Conditional Use Permit, Map Amendment and Variations in order to bring the AMENDMENTS property into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Currently, the property is zoned MAJOR C-3, General Commercial District. The subject property is 1.38 acres in size, which is VARIATIONS/ currently improved with a one and one-half story single family home, a detached COMMERCIAL garage, two accessory sheds, a one story office and storage building that comprises TRUCK the business of ALamp Concrete Contractors. Note, the house is considered a legal PARKING/1308 non -conforming use. RAND ROAD: The dog grooming business and landscaping business share space in the rear of the subject property. The dog grooming business has been operating on the site since 2014. The business to the north and west, M & M Limousine, has been parking livery service vehicles on the rear portion of the property. Part of the applicant's request is to bring this portion of the property into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance by allowing for a Conditional Use of a Commercial Truck Parking Lot. If approved for all requests, the business owner plans to continue existing business operations on the subject property. The petitioner proposes no new additions to the existing buildings on the property. Currently, all existing buildings do not meet the setback requirements of the proposed M-2 zoning district. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a variance from Code Section 12-7-1-A to exceed the maximum amount of existing principal buildings/structures from one to four as there is one house, two office buildings and a former motel, turned storage building on the subject property. All of these structures have existed prior to the City annexing the land. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended (7-0) that the City Council approve the conditional use, map amendment and major variations proposed for 1308 Rand Road. Staff recommended approval Ordinance Z-3-19 with the following conditions: (Cont.) FACILITIES PLANNING DISCUSSION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SECOND READING/ ORD. Z-39-18: Page 6 of 8 3/04/19 1) The Quonset hut structure shall be removed within 180 days of hypothetically receiving approvals from City Council. 2) A turning radius diagram, as specified by Public Works, shall be submitted from the applicant prior to being placed on a City Council Agenda. 3) No more than twenty (20) livery vehicles associated with M & M Limousine shall be parked on the subject lot at any given time. 4) All new off-street parking spaces shall be improved with a dust -free hard surface and comply with all other regulations. 5) An access/easement agreement shall be recorded between 1300 Rand and 1308 Rand Road within 180 days of hypothetically receiving approval from City Council. A Plat of Easement shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to potential recording. Moved by Lysakowski, seconded by Chester to recommend to the City Council Approval of the Conditional Use for Commercial Truck Parking, a Map Amendment from C-3 to M-2 and Major Variations at 1308 Rand Road; and further recommend that Ordinance Z-3-19 be adopted at the appropriate time this evening. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS — Alderman Smith, Chair Alderman Smith explained that tonight's discussion will focus on the Civic Center parking Deck and Police Department. City Manager Bartholomew provided a presentation and explained that the city has identified the need to replace the Civic Center parking garage and expand the Police Department. The amount of funds to make repairs to the garage are increasing each year as the garage deteriorates. The new parking garage will provide secure parking for city employees and police vehicles and will also provide additional parking for the Des Plaines Theatre. The cost for a design study of the Municipal Parking Garage is approximately $620,000 and a cost to build of approximately $9.3 million. While some updates have been made at Police Department, the department is still in need of additional updates and more space. The Design Study to expand the Police Department is approximately $400,000 and a cost to build of approximately $8.8 million. The Civic Center parking garage would be built first followed by the expansion of the Police Department. MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW BACK IN REGULAR SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester to defer the Second Reading of Ordinance Z-39-18 to April 1, 2019. Motion carried without objection. NEW BUSINESS: WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-56-19 APPROVE CU, MAP AMENDMENT MAJOR VARIATIONS/ LIVERY SERVICE/ 1300 RAND ROAD: Ordinance Z-2-19 APPROVE CU, MAP AMENDMENT, MAJOR VARIATIONS/ COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING/ 1308 RAND ROAD: Ordinance Z-3-19 APPROVE TO3/WALKER CONSULTANTS/ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Resolution R-57-19 Page 7 of 8 3/04/19 Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Chester, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-56-19, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $4,224,408.56. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to concur with the recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Ordinance Z-2-19, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, MAJOR VARIATIONS, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIVERY SERVICE AT 1300 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #19 -004 -CU -V -MAP). Upon voice vote, the motion was declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Lysakowski, to concur with the recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Ordinance Z-3-19, AN ORDIANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, MAJOR VARIATIONS, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING LOT AT 1308 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #19 -008 -CU -V -MAP). Upon voice vote, the motion was declared carried. Moved by Chester, seconded by Smith, to adopt Resolution R-57-19, A RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH WALKER CONSULTANTS/ENGINEERS, INC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Lysakowski, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 -None ABSENT: 1 -Brookman Motion declared carried. Page 8 of 8 3/04/19 ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Robinson, seconded by Rodd, to adjourn the meeting. Motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. APPROVED B , ME THIS / DAY OF // , 2019 Matthew YOR r / Je fifer L. sala 's ITY CLERK '� pata , 4.26( L. (aivt.