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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on September 8, 2021,
in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:25 p.m. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor David Kaptain.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. All members, with the exception of
Councilmembers Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain, attended via electronic
means.
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 25, 2021, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thoren, to approve the
August 25, 2021, regular council meeting minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Elgin Dementia Friendly City Declaration
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin was designated a Dementia Friendly Community in 2019;
and
WHEREAS, every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer's disease, a form of
Dementia, by 2050 someone will develop this disease every 33 seconds and Alzheimer's is the 6tn
leading cause of death in the United States; and
WHEREAS, 5.7 million individuals in the United States and 220,000 individuals in
Illinois are living with Alzheimer's or a type of dementia; and
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WHEREAS, in the United States, there are 5.8 million people living with Alzheimer's
disease and more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's and
other dementias, providing over 18.5 billion hours of unpaid care, and in Illinois, more than half a
million caregivers provided 668 million hours of unpaid care, which the Alzheimer's Association
estimates the direct costs will reach $1 trillion by 2050; and
WHEREAS, numerous local partners, experts, professionals and residents are devoted to
the success of the Dementia Friendly initiative and Elgin offers its support to those living with
dementia, and we recognize those who care and provide for them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, call upon our
citizens to learn more about dementia, as we work to create a local community where people living
with dementia are supported to enjoy a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
8tn day of September, 2021.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
Elgin City of Peace Days Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, In 2011, Elgin became recognized as a City of Peace and a member city of
the International Cities of Peace when Elgin's religious and civic leaders achieved that distinction
for our city, and we celebrate that status every year.
WHEREAS, In that spirit, grassroots groups in Elgin working with elected officials have
worked to eliminate racism, sexism, nativism and homophobia from our public dialogues and
practices and these grassroots groups have become the conscience of Elgin and we recognize that
peace requires not just the absence of violence, but the presence of genuine bonds of mutual caring
and respect for one another, so we must continue to expand this work; and
WHEREAS, To be a peaceful city in 2021, we now have to face the harsh reality of the
global climate crisis, which challenge calls upon us to change our behavior, to rethink our values
and as individuals and as a civic body we must work to eliminate fossil fuels and become a local
leader in the transition to a renewable energy economy; and
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WHEREAS, To be a peaceful city in 2021, we also need to address poverty and
homelessness in the midst of the pandemic and this humanitarian and health crisis will require
creativity and generosity; and
WHEREAS, To meet these challenges, we need cooperation not competition, humility
and gentleness not arrogance and power, to learn to listen to one another, to be patient, respectful
and compassionate as we strive for consensus, to let go of egotism, greed and the lust for power
and we call upon our citizens, and especially our leaders, to find within themselves the courage
and wisdom to meet these goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby
proclaim the dates of September 18 to 21 as Elgin City of Peace Days.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 81h day of September, 2021.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Grace Richard, via email, commented on the proposed changes to parking in the downtown.
BID 21-051 AWARDED TO SCHAEFGES BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE AIRLITE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE PIT COVERS
Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award the
Airlite Water Treatment Plant sludge pit covers project to Schaefges Brothers, Inc. in the amount
of $86,500 to provide reliable and adequate water supply by protecting water treatment
equipment. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
BID 21-052 AWARDED TO FOX EXCAVATING, INC. FOR THE 2021 WATER MAIN
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award the 2021
Water Main Improvements project to Fox Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $527,400 to improve
the City's infrastructure with improvements to water mains in the Highland Springs
Neighborhood, on Abbott Drive, on Airport Road and near Trout Park. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS PURCHASING PROGRAM CONTRACT APPROVED WITH
SECOND CHANCE CARDIAC SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
purchase of 22 automated external defibrillator devices from Second Chance Cardiac Solutions
utilizing the State of Illinois Central Management Services Purchasing Program pricing in the
amount of $32,862 to replace and update equipment, reduce maintenance costs and ensure the
availability of lifesaving devices for City personnel to use during emergencies. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 23-21 APPROVED FOR 665 DUNDEE AVENUE, 612 HILL AVENUE, 471
AND 475 COLUMBIA AVENUE; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A MAP
AMENDMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING SCHOOL PARKING
LOTS AT LARSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 23-21 for 665 Dundee
Avenue, 612 Hill Avenue, 471 and 475 Columbia Avenue. The petition allows for a planned
development as a map amendment for the reconstruction of parking lots at Larsen Middle
School. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval subject to the
conditions outlined.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve
Petition 23-21 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE G45-21 PASSED ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY TASK FORCE ON
POLICING
There was discussion regarding the role of the task force in deciding the educational standards
for police applicants.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G45-21
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY TASK FORCE ON POLICING
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Elgin as a home rule unit may exercise power and perform any
function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is desirable to
establish a community task force on policing to evaluate and make recommendations to the City
Council regarding certain matters with respect to the Elgin Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a community task force on policing as provided herein
pertains to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
"Section 1. COMMUNITY TASK FORCE ON POLICING CREATED:
There is hereby created the community task force on policing for the purpose of evaluating
and making recommendations to the City Council regarding certain matters with respect to
the Elgin Police Department.
Section 2. MEMBERSHIP:
A. The community task force on policing shall be composed of 18 members to be
appointed by the City Council and 2 ex officio non -voting members who shall be
members of the City Council appointed by the City Council. Each member shall
serve for an indefinite term. The City Council may at any time appoint successor
members to the task force to replace then current members or to fill vacancies. The
members of the task force shall select from task force members a chairman and vice
chairman of the task force.
B. The following persons are hereby appointed as members to the community task
force on policing: Marcus Banner, Marcus Bradley, Corey Battles, Aubree
Flickema, Kevin Zalivar, Shimon Blanchard, LeJewel K. Crigler, Carroll Bailey,
Penelope Williams, Charles Horton, Walter Blalark, Sherman Blair, Jr., Tish
Calhamer, Joshua Brockway, Danise Habun, Ismael Cordova, Cynthia M. Rivera,
and Karen Arreola. Councilmember Tish Powell and Councilmember Toby Shaw
are also hereby appointed as ex officio non -voting members of the task force.
Section 3. POWERS AND DUTIES:
The community task force on policing shall have the power and duty to evaluate and make
recommendations to the City Council regarding the following matters with respect to the
Elgin Police Department:
A. Assessing the effectiveness of the methods the Elgin Police Department (EPD)
employs to engage with the community, including identifying opportunities for
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improving police culture, ensuring accountability and restoring community trust,
particularly within communities of color. The assessment will include a peer city
comparison, data/statistical analyses, the participation of peer city police agency
representatives, community input, and recommendations for training and process
improvement. The assessment will also examine how the EPD is being used in the
community, identifying which services being provided are working well and which
services may be better accomplished by other agencies or civilians. Interviewing
members of the community, elected officials, city administrators and EPD members
to determine the need for, structure of, and best practices model for a formal civilian
review of police matters. The facilitators and task force may also elect to conduct
field observations of police operations.
B. Reviewing the adequacy of existing processes for citizen reporting and filing of
complaints, including an evaluation of community desires for alternative and
redundant processes not maintained by EPD for filing complaints.
C. Reviewing EPD's progress in achieving best practices and innovative approaches,
including but not limited to practices contained within the "Report of the
President's Task Force on 21 st Century Policing" and consistency of EPD's use of
force policies with best practices.
D. Reviewing EPD's personnel management practices, including hiring, promotion,
and provide recommendations on how those processes support recruitment and
retention of a diverse workforce.
E. Evaluating current EPD training practices, emphasizing the applicability of these
practices to the interaction with the diverse members of the community and the
human rights values of Elgin, and making recommendations for changes to the
training curricula, methods of delivery, and frequency of training.
F. Reviewing police data to determine, insofar as possible, if disparities exist in
interactions with discernable subsets of the community, including race, ethnicity,
gender and the LGBT population, mental health, alcohol and/or substance abuse
and age/educational status). Determining whether there are procedural, practical or
other barriers serving to suppress or discourage the reporting of complaints.
G. Assessing the adequacy of the current staffing status and equipment requirements
and making recommendations based on best practices and peer city models.
H. Reviewing demographics and comparing of incident data from "peer" cities to
understand how Elgin compares and possibly identify causes, influencing factors,
or communities that may offer learning opportunities.
I. Creating a proposed plan for implementing task force recommendations along with
mechanisms for the recurring assessment of performance and review and
integration of best practices. The facilitators, in conjunction with the task force, will
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identify the tasks required and associated level of effort, proposed costs, schedule
for completion, and the deliverables to be provided.
Section 4. MEETINGS:
The members of the community task force on policing shall meet as soon as practicable
and shall establish regular meeting dates. The community task force on policing may
establish rules regarding the conduct of the meetings and where not otherwise provided
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall apply. Minutes shall be taken at all
meetings. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Section 5. FINAL REPORT AND DISSOLUTION OF TASK FORCE:
The community task force on policing shall submit all of its recommendations and a final
report to the City Council by June 1, 2022. The community task force on policing shall
automatically be dissolved on June 1, 2022, unless the City Council takes further action to
extend or recreate the task force."
Section 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
Presented: September 8, 2021
Passed: September 8, 2021
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: September 8, 2021
Published: September 10, 2021
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Martinez, to pass Ordinance Nos. G44-21, G46-21, and G47-21 and adopt Resolution Nos. 21-
133 through 21-140 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION 21-133 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2021 NORTHEAST AREA RESURFACING PROJECT
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-133
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI AND
RENWICK, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2021
NORTHEAST AREA RESURFACING PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., for professional services in connection with the 2021
northeast area resurfacing project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-134 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2021 COLUMBINE
SOUARE RESURFACING PROJECT
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-134
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL
ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE 2021 COLUMBINE SQUARE RESURFACING PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Burns
& McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for professional services in connection with the 2021
Columbine Square resurfacing project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-135 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC.
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DUNDEE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING PROJECT
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-135
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH
ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUNDEE AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an Amendment Agreement No. 1 on behalf of the City
of Elgin with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for supplemental professional engineering services in
connection with the Dundee Avenue reconstruction preliminary engineering project, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-136 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DUNDEE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION — PHASE II
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-136
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING
ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DUNDEE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION — PHASE II
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for professional services in connection with the Dundee Avenue
Reconstruction — Phase II, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-137 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH B & F CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTARY
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-137
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH B & F CONSTRUCTION
CODE SERVICES, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTARY BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with B &
F Construction Code Services, for supplementary building inspection services, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 21-138 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND
PUBLICATION SERVICES
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 21-138
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WEST PUBLISHING
CORPORATION FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with West Publishing Corporation, for online
legal research and publication services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-139 ADOPTED APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 21-138
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WEST PUBLISHING
CORPORATION FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with West Publishing Corporation, for online
legal research and publication services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G44-21 PASSED AMENDING SECTION 11.60.095 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "DOWNTOWN PARKING
ZONE"
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G44-21
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 11.60.095 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE,
1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "DOWNTOWN PARKING ZONE"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. That Section 11.60.095 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Downtown Parking Zone" be and is hereby further amended by amending subparagraph
A thereof and by adding a new subparagraph E thereto to read as follows:
"A. The following hours are established for operation of the Downtown Parking Zone,
bounded by the south side of Kimball Street on the north, the west side of Center
Street on the east, west side of Villa Street on the east, the south side of Prairie
Street on the south, the east side of Grove Avenue on the east, the south side of
National Street on the south and the east side of State Street on the west:
Except as provided by subparagraph E in this section, Monday through Friday:
Eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to five o'clock (5:00) P.M.
E. It is unlawful for any person to park or the owner of any vehicle to permit a vehicle
owned by him to be parked on any street in the Downtown Parking Zone on any
day from four o'clock (4:00) A.M. to six o'clock (6:00) A.M."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
Presented: September 8, 2021
Passed: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: September 8, 2021
Published: September 10, 2021
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G46-21 PASSED AMENDING PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G41-16, WHICH WAS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. G76-18 (2451 BATH ROAD)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G46-21
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING PORI PLANNED OFFICE RESEARCH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. G41-16, WHICH WAS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. G76-18
(2451 Bath Road)
WHEREAS, the territory herein described has been classified in the PORI Planned Office
Research Industrial District, and is subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. G41-16; and
WHEREAS, by adopting Ordinance No. G76-18 on December 19, 2018, the City Council
amended certain provisions of the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District established
by Ordinance No. G41-16 pertaining to the property commonly referred to as 2451 Bath Road (the
"Subject Property");
WHEREAS, written application has been made to further amend certain provisions of
Ordinance No. G41-16, to allow for certain building and site modifications at 2451 Bath Road;
and
WHEREAS, the property containing the premises at 2451 Bath Road is legally described
in Ordinance No. G41-16; and
WHEREAS, the zoning lot containing the premises at 2451 Bath Road is described as
"Northern Developable Area" in Ordinance No. G41-16 (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning
said application on August 2, 2021 following due notice including by publication; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of said application, subject to the conditions articulated below;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and
recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any
power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, zoning, including, but not limited to, this ordinance granting an amendment
to the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District, pertains to the government and affairs of
the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of
Fact, dated August 2, 2021, and the recommendations made by the Community Development
Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Section 3. I. of Ordinance No. G41-16, which regulates "Site Design,
Northern Developable Area Only" in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the
Subject Property, as amended by Ordinance No. G76-18, is hereby further amended to include the
following additional conditions:
8. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Chris Carlino,
as applicant, and Scannell Properties #356 LLC, as property owner, received June 10,
2021, and supporting documents including:
a. Undated Statement of Purpose and Conformance in Support of Variance Requests
for 2451 Bath Road Tenant Improvements, received July 1, 2021;
b. A letter from Meridian Design Build, RE: 2451 Bath Road: Discount Tire Tenant
Buildout Development Application, dated July 1, 2021;
c. ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd., dated April
14, 2020;
d. Overall Site Plan, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd., dated May 6, 2021, last
revised July 2, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community
Development Director;
e. Exterior Elevations, Sheet A4.1, prepared by Partners in Design Architects, dated
June 8, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community
Development Director;
f. Guard House Building Layout, prepared by Easi-Set Worldwide, dated March 28,
2014, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development
Director;
g. Discount Tire Tenant Improvements 2451 Bath Road, Elgin, IL 60124, Guardhouse
Elevations, Sheet SK-1, prepared by Partners in Design Architects, dated June 30,
2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development
Director;
h. Discount Tire Tenant Improvements 2451 Bath Road, Elgin, IL 60124, Trash
Enclosure, Sheet SK-2, prepared by Partners in Design Architects, dated June 30,
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2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development
Director;
i. Discount Tire Tenant Improvements 2451 Bath Road, Elgin, IL 60124, Discount
Tire Structural Design, Sheet S 100, prepared by Partners in Design Architects,
dated July 2, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community
Development Director;
j. Undated Aberdeen Fence detail from Iron World, dated received July 1, 2021, with
such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director;
k. Pricing Plans for 2451 Bath Road Industrial Tenant Improvements 2451 Bath Road
City of Elgin, Illinois, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd., dated May 6, 2021,
last revised July 2, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the City
Engineer; and
1. Six -page landscape plans, prepared by Manhard Consulting Ltd., dated June 9,
2021, last revised July 1, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the
Community Development Director.
In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or
other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city
ordinances shall supersede and control.
9. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a guard house accessory
building in the street yard south of the principal building.
10. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a generator in the street yard
north of the principal building.
11. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a six-foot high, open -design,
black, ornamental fence in the street yard north of the principal building.
12. The storage of semi -trucks, trailers, or box -type trucks is not permitted north of the
principal building. The vehicle use area north of the principal building may be used for
short-term parking of "box -type" trucks.
13. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That except as amended herein, the use and development of the Subject Property
shall be controlled pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. G41-16, as amended by Ordinance
No. G76-18. In the event of any conflict between this ordinance, Ordinance No. G41-16 and
Ordinance No. G76-18, this ordinance and associated documents shall control and prevail.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage
in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: September 8, 2021
Passed: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: September 8, 2021
Published: September 10, 2021
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G47-21 PASSED GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CI COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND ARC
ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH CERTAIN
DEPARTURES FROM THE ELGIN ZONING ORDINANCE (812 EAST CHICAGO
STREET
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G47-21
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN THE CI
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND ARC ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR
OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH CERTAIN DEPARTURES FROM THE ELGIN ZONING
ORDINANCE
(812 East Chicago Street)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for a
planned development to renovate the existing commercial property to add a drive -through service
facility with certain departures from the Elgin zoning ordinance at 812 East Chicago Street; and
WHEREAS, the zoning lot containing the premises at 812 East Chicago Street is legally
described herein (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located within the Cl Commercial Industrial District
and ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning
said application on August 2, 2021, following due notice including by publication; and
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of said application, subject to the conditions articulated below;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and
recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any
power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, zoning, including, but not limited to, this ordinance granting a conditional use
for a planned development in the Cl Commercial Industrial District pertains to the government
and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of
Fact, dated August 2, 2021, and the recommendations made by the Community Development
Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a conditional use approval for a planned development to renovate the
existing commercial property to add a drive -through service facility with certain departures from
the Elgin zoning ordinance is hereby granted for the property commonly known as 812 East
Chicago Street, and commonly identified by Cook County Property Index Number 06-18-300-
057-0000, and legally described as follows:
The Easterly 70 Feet of Lot 15 and the Westley 30 Feet of Lot 16 in Lord's Park Terrace,
a subdivision of part of Lot 16 in County Clerk's Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of
Sections 18, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook
County, Illinois.
(commonly known as 812 E. Chicago Street).
Section 3. That the conditional use for the Subject Property as authorized by this
ordinance shall be subject to the following additional conditions:
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14. Substantial conformance to the Development Application submitted by Ravi Pandya,
as applicant, and Shree Elgin LLC, as property owner received March 17, 2021, and
supporting documents including:
a. Undated Conditional Use Statement of Purpose and Conformance received June
25, 2021;
b. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, prepared by Hattendorf Land Surveying, dated
May 28, 2013;
c. Demo Site Plan, Site Plan, & Notes, sheet SP-1.0, prepared by MRV Architects,
Inc., dated May 24, 2021, last revised June 1, 2021, with such further revisions as
required by the Community Development Director;
d. Site Details, sheet SP-1.1, prepared by MRV Architects, Inc., dated March 10,
2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community Development
Director;
e. Trash Enclosure and Fencing Detail, sheet SP-1.2, prepared by MRV Architects,
Inc., dated March 10, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the
Community Development Director;
f. Landscape Plan, sheets L101, L102, and L103, prepared by Dowden Design Group,
dated March 1, 2021, last revised June 14, 2021, with such further revisions as
required by the Community Development Director;
g. Floor Plan, sheet Plan, prepared by MRV Architects, Inc., dated March 1, 2021,
with such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director;
h. Proposed Exterior Elevations & Building Signage; sheet EE-1.0, prepared by MRV
Architects, Inc., dated May 24, 2021, last revised June 1, 2021, with such further
revisions as required by the Community Development Director;
i. Proposed Exterior Elevations & Exterior Finish Schedule; sheet EE-1.1, prepared
by MRV Architects, Inc., dated May 24, 2021, last revised June 1, 2021, with such
further revisions as required by the Community Development Director;
j. Exterior Color Elevations; sheet CE-1.0, prepared by MRV Architects, Inc., dated
May 4, 2021, with such further revisions as required by the Community
Development Director;
k. Photometric Site Plan, Details, Schedule, & Notes; sheet PP-1.0, prepared by MRV
Architects, Inc., dated May 24, 2021, last revised June 1, 2021, with such further
revisions as required by the Community Development Director; and
1. Lighting specifications: G-1, G-2, G-4, G-5, and P-5, received June 25, 2021, with
such further revisions as required by the Community Development Director.
In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or
other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city
ordinances shall supersede and control.
15. A departure is hereby granted to allow the redevelopment of the site with a minimum
of 14 parking spaces.
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16. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of three directional street
graphics.
17. A departure is hereby granted to allow the installation of three drive -through facility
graphics.
18. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of a refuse collection area with
no setback from the west property line.
19. A departure is hereby granted to allow the construction of the vehicle use area with a
minimum 5.5-foot setback from the east property line.
20. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage in the
manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 8, 2021
Passed: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: September 8, 2021
Published: September 10, 2021
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 21-140 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH YORK MW LLC, AN
AFFILIATE OF ATLANTIC PACKAGING HOLDINGS LTD. (2601 MASON ROAD)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 21-140
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT WITH YORK MW LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF ATLANTIC PACKAGING
HOLDINGS LTD.
(2601 Mason Road)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with York MW LLC, an affiliate of Atlantic Packaging Holdings, Ltd., for economic
development assistance in connection with the development of 2601 Mason Road, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 8, 2021
Adopted: September 8, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Heritage Commission -Design Review, August 10, 2021
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2021
City Council Minutes, August 11, 2021
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Sales Tax Revenue
Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue
Telecommunication Tax Revenue
Motor Fuel Tax Revenue
Natural Gas Tax Revenue
Electricity Tax Revenue
Riverboat Revenue
Cannabis Revenue
Video Gaming Revenue
Alcoholic Liquor Tax Revenue
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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Date Approved