Members of the Des Plaines City Council met Monday, June 6.
The Des Plaines City Council is comprised of 10 elected officials, including the mayor, city clerk and eight aldermen. The council is the legislative body of the city, setting policy direction and enacting legislation that relates to the city.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Des Plaines City Council:
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 6, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Bogusz at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 6, 2016.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman and Charewicz. Aldermen Chester and Smith were absent. A quorum was present. Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Economic Development Coordinator Pruss, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Human Resources Light, Director of Information Technology Sora, Director of Media Services DeTomasi, Police Chief Kushner, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley and General Counsel Friedman.
CLOSED SESSION:
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Charewicz, to go into Closed Session to discuss Personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 6-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 2-Chester, Smith Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. A quorum was present.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE:
The opening prayer was given by Alderman Sayad, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
RECOGNITION – POLICE DEPT.:
Police Chief Kushner announced that John Rice was promoted from Detective to Detective Sergeant. Mayor Bogusz administered the Oath of Office for the promotion.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY – NEW PATROL OFFICERS:
Mayor Bogusz administered the Oath of Office of Patrol Officer to the following individuals: Kevin Zerbe, Jennifer Nelson, Steven Birch and Michael Mimp.
PRESENTATIONS: Des Plaines Arts Council Vice President Will Soderberg addressed the City Council expressing their appreciation for the continuation of support by the City of Des Plaines. A scholarship was presented to 9 winners of the 2016 Arts Council Scholarships.
Ad Hoc Committee on Branding and Marketing:
Resident Zachary Stellberg addressed the City Council reviewing the Ad Hoc Committee update and upcoming plans to engage the residents and obtain their input. Discussion was held.
Motion by Rodd that only one alderman be on the Steering Committee for the Metropolitan Square redevelopment project. There was no second and the motion was not considered.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, to direct Staff to prepare a Resolution declaring Des Plaines the “City of Destiny” and place the Resolution on the agenda for the next regular City Council Meeting of June 20, 2016. Aldermen Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad, Brookman, Chester and Charewicz agreed. Aldermen Smith and Rodd did not agree. Motion declared carried.
CITIZEN PART.: Mr. Walter Korber addressed the City Council suggesting that temporary speed bumps be placed during the summer on Forest Avenue near the school.
Mr. Horatio Gonzales addressed the City Council announcing that Our Lady of Guadalupe is hosting a “Bicycle Pilgrimage” on the 4th of July and gave details of the event.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Clerk Ludwig announced various community events taking place during the summer months.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to establish the Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 2a, 8 and 8a. Motion declared carried. Motion by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Resolution R-92-16 was adopted; Ordinance M-16-16 was placed on First Reading; Ordinance M-15-16 was adopted; and Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 16, 2016 were approved.
APPROVE NEW CLASS “K” –
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve New “Class K – Governmental Facility” Liquor
GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY/ LIQ. LICENSE/ 1015 HOWARD ST.: Consent Agenda
Ordinance M-16-16
License for the Des Plaines Park District’s Lake Park Boathouse and Golf Course at 1015 Howard Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-16-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “FEE SCHEDULE,” OF CHAPTER 18, “SCHEDULE OF FEES,” OF TITLE 4, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS, OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS K LIQUOR LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
OAKTON ST. SIDEPATH GRANT APPLICATION/ IDOT: Resolution R-90-16
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley answered questions from the Aldermen. Moved by Chester, seconded by Robinson, to approve the Resolution of Support in Order to Allow for Submission of the Oakton Street Sidepath Grant Application to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for Funding and adopt Resolution R-90-16, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AN ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
APPROVE PURCHASE/ BACKUP SERVER/ IT DEPT.: Consent Agenda
Resolution R-92-16
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve purchase of Barracuda Backup Server in the amount of $119,646.00 from low bidder SpeedLink, 4039 Floramar Ter, New Port Richey, Florida; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-92-16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPEEDLINK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DATA BACKUP APPLIANCE AND RELATED SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISE BID/ PURCHASE ONE F-450 TRUCK/ PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bid the purchase of One (1) Replacement F-450 Truck, per specifications. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE NEW OWNERSHIP/
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to concur with Staff recommendation to approve New Ownership Malincho Inc. d/b/a Prestige Liquor Des Plaines, 1471 Lee Street, Classification B Bulk Sales/Retail Only (No
LIQUOR LIC./ 1471 LEE ST.: Consent Agenda
Consumption on Premises). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE M-15-16 FLOOD CONTROL/ AMEND CITY CODE: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to adopt Ordinance M-15-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING FLOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Consent Agenda
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Chester, to approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 16, 2016, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE WAGE ADJUSTMENT/ NON-UNION EMPLOYEES FOR 2016:
Resolution R-94-16
Discussion was held.
Director of Human Resources Light and City Manager Bartholomew answered questions from the Aldermen. Staff was directed to provide a list of non-union employee positions and a study of internal wage compression for non-union employees.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Haugeberg, to defer the matter of the Wage Adjustment for Non-Union Employees for Calendar Year 2016 in Order to Maintain Parity with Internal Union Contractual Increases as well as with Surrounding Municipalities and Resolution R-94-16, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR NON- UNION EMPLOYEES until such time as the study of internal wage compression is complete. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Brookman, Chester, Charewicz NAYS: 3-Rodd, Sayad, Smith ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
MAYOR BOGUSZ DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – Alderman Smith, Chair
WARRANT REGISTER:
Alderman Sayad stated that he objects to paying invoices from Holland & Knight because we could get them cheaper by an outside or in house service.
WARRANT REGISTER: (Cont’d)
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City Council approval of the June 6, 2016 – Warrant Register, in the total amount of $9,871,799.30; and further recommend that Resolution R-93-16 be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Alderman Charewicz, Chair
TEXT AMENDMENT/ SIGNS/ COND. USES/ DRIVE- THROUGH FACILITIES:
Economic Development Coordinator Pruss reviewed her Memorandum of May 16, 2016 regarding City initiated Text Amendments to the Commercial District Use Matrix (Tables 12-7-3.K) to amend the conditional use regulations for Drive- through Facilities, to amend the bond requirements for sign permits (Section 12- 11-3), to amend the sign regulations for wall signs, canopies, and awnings (Sections 12-11-4 and 12-11-6), and to amend the Definitions for awnings and canopies (Section 12-13-3), of Title 12 of the Des Plaines City Code (the City of Des Plaines 1998 Zoning Ordinance, as amended). Citywide, Case #15-068-TA. Ms. Pruss answered questions from the Aldermen.
Discussion was held.
Mr. Parker Wenzel and Ms. Heather Wahl of R. C. Wahl Jewelers appeared before the Committee of the Whole commenting on awnings for businesses.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council approval of Ordinance Z-9-16 at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR BOGUSZ ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT REGISTER: Resolution R-93-16
Alderman Sayad stated that he objects to paying invoices from Holland & Knight because we could get them cheaper by an outside or in house service.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Chester, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-93-16, 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: $9,871,799.30. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0-None ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
TEXT AMENDMENT/
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-9-16, AN
SIGNS/ COND. USES/ DRIVE- THROUGH FACILITIES:
Ordinance Z-9-16
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES AND SIGNS. (CASE #16-013-TA). Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Z-9-16 TEXT AMENDMENT/ SIGNS/ COND. USES/ DRIVE- THROUGH FACILITIES:
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Charewicz, to advance to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-9-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES AND SIGNS. (CASE #16-013-TA). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Charewicz NAYS: 1-Smith ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
AMEND CITY CODE/ CODE OF ETHICS/ DISCLOSURE:
Ordinance M-17-16
Mayor Bogusz reviewed his Memorandum dated May 26, 2016 regarding the City’s “Code of Ethics” Disclosure Statement which is filed annually with the City Clerk’s Office and recommended adoption of Ordinance M-17-16 that adds language to: “1-9-5: DISCLOSURE
B. Disclosure And Abstention:. “Additionally, a city official shall publicly disclose litigation that the City official, or the official’s spouse, has brought against the City and shall not deliberate or vote on matters before the Council that directly relate to that litigation.”
Discussion was held.
General Counsel Friedman answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to refer this matter to the Legal and Licensing Committee for discussion and debate.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Charewicz, to adopt a substitute motion to defer Ordinance M-17-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF LITIGATION to the Legal and Licensing Committee during Committee of the Whole of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 20, 2016. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad, Chester, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 1-Brookman ABSENT: 0-None Motion declared carried.
STEERING COMMITTEE/ METROPOLITAN SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT:
Alderman Rodd requested an informal consensus regarding the participation by the First Ward Alderman and Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee on the Steering Committee for the Metropolitan Square redevelopment project. By a show of hands Aldermen Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Chester, Smith and Charewicz agreed. Aldermen Sayad and Brookman did not agree.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Brookman, seconded by Rodd, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Gloria J. Ludwig, MMC – CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF , 2016
______________________________ Matthew J. Bogusz, MAYOR
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