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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
SCANLON CONFERENCE ROOM
June 12, 2017
6:00 pm
(The hour between 6:00 and 7:00 pm is set aside for Executive Session
per 1-5-7A of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code.
If the Agenda does not include an Executive Session, the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.)
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Executive Session — Property Acquisition
THE BALANCE OF THE MEETING SHALL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
4. Reconvene Meeting
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Roll Call
7. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — May 22, 2017
8. Special Reports
a. Announcement of the Spring 2017 Photo Contest Winners
Presentation of Plan Commission Case PC17-11 to request a text amendment to modify the
Unified Development Code to add an administrative review process to allow for lower intensity
medical and dental offices/clinics uses.
9. Public Hearings
10. Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
11. President's Report —Administration, Northwest Municipal Conference, Council of Mayors, Strategic
Plan, Comprehensive Plan
a. Proclamation — Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Month — June 2017
b. Resolution 17-32 (Introduced June 12, 2017)
Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County
c. Requesting confirmation of an appointment to the Appearance Commission - John Pietron as
member and chairperson
12. Clerk's Report
13. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
14. Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee Grear — Police Department, Community and Economic Development Department, Fire
and Police Commission, Police Facility Committee, NIPSTA, Lehigh/Ferris TIF, Prairie View
TIF, Special Events Commission (Trustee Witko)
b. Trustee Minx —Natural Resource Commission, Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals,
Building Department (Trustee Travis)
1) Ordinance 17-15 (Introduced June 12, 2017) (First Reading)
Approving a Text Amendment to Modify Medical and Dental Office/Clinic Use
Classifications in Commercial Districts of the Village's Municipal Code
c. Trustee Ramos — Legal, Finance Advisory Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, Waukegan
Road TIF, Capital Projects (Trustee Thill)
d. Trustee Thill — Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, RED Center, Environmental
Health, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, Appearance Commission, Advisory
Commission on Aging (Trustee Ramos)
14. Reports by Trustees (continued)
e. Trustee Travis — Public Works Department, Condominium Association, Economic Development
Commission, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Chamber of Commerce, Community Relations
Commission (Trustee Minx)
1) Ordinance 17-13 (Introduced May 22, 2017) (Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 1 Entitled "No Parking Streets" of the
Municipal Code
2) Ordinance 17-14 (Introduced May 22, 2017) (Second Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 2 Entitled "No Parking During Certain
Hours" of the Municipal Code
3) Resolution 17-33 (Introduced June 12, 2017)
Authorizing a Contract with Kenny Construction Company for the 2017 Sewer Lining
Program
f. Trustee Witko — IT Communications, Strategic Plan Committee, Finance Department, Family
and Senior Services Department (Trustee Grear)
2) Ordinance 17-12 (Introduced May 8, 2017) (Tabled from May 22, 2017)
Amending Title 4 Entitled "Business Regulations", Chapter 5 Entitled "Regulations
Pertaining to All Businesses" of the Village by Adding a New Section 10 Entitled
"Minimum Hourly Wages and Sick Leave Benefits"
15. Other Business
16. Presentation of Warrants $552,069.24
17. Residents' Comments
18. Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate
19. Adjournment - To ensure full accessibility and equal participation for all interested citizens, individuals with disabilities
who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who
have questions regarding the accessibility of these facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (847/470-5220)
promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations.
MINUTES OF A. REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE
ICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAY 22, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
I — Village President Dan DiMaria called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. in the Council
V. Chambers of Village Hall, and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VI. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx,
Ed Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VII.
1. Regarding the May 8, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, Trustee Thill moved to approve
the Minutes as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously via
voice vote.
VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS
IX.
X.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Mayor DiMaria welcomed Park District Commissioners Paul Minx and Keith White. He also
introduced Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, present this evening to speak on
Ordinance 17-12, which would allow the Village to exercise its home rule authority to opt out of
Cook County ordinances which require employers located in Morton Grove (as part of Cook
County) as of July 1st to pay different minimum hourly wages and provide sick leave benefits
different from what is mandated by state and/or federal law. Mayor DiMaria noted that a number
of people in attendance tonight wanted to address this issue. He said everyone would be af-
forded an opportunity to speak, but, like the town hall meeting, he requested that speakers
keep their remarks brief, and if another speaker said what they wanted to say, to just say,
"I agree with the speaker who said such -and -such."
X. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued)
2. Cook Commissioner Larry Suffredin remarked that this is the third time he's addressed the
Morton Grove Village Board. The first time was when he was invited by then -mayor Richard
Flickinger, to address the passage of the gun ordinance. The second time was when the
Village was voting on a measure to allow their industrial bonds to help establish the Holocaust
Museum.
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b.
Commissioner Suffredin said he was present this evening to ask Morton Grove not to opt out
of the Cook County living wage ordinance, which applies to all businesses that receive tax
incentives. He presented the Board with a letter from Cook County Board President Toni
Preckwinkle and a statement from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, and quoted from each.
President Preckwinkle said, in part, "Paying people fairly and allowing them a limited number of
earned sick time supports economic growth. These actions complement investments made by
the public and private sectors to grow the economy. Under my administration, Cook County has
worked hard to support economic development through such mechanisms as tax incentives and
transportation investments. We collaborate with local leaders in these matters. Regrettably, this
spirit of cooperation is lacking with the minimum wage and earned sick leave ordinances. That
is most disappointing. I am committed to increasing economic growth, opportunity, stability,
and prosperity fairly and equitably in all of Cook County. This requires fairness and above all,
common sense."
c. Congresswoman Schakowsky's statement, in part, "Minimum wage is intended to set the floor
of the labor market, but not lock workers into a life of poverty. In Illinois, it was last raised to
$8.25 per hour in 2011. In 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King decried the federal minimum wage of
$1.60 as a poverty wage. In today's dollars, that would be worth $11.40. Morton Grove is a
beautiful village, a middle class community where people truly care about each other. You are
showing that today by adopting a Welcoming Community resolution, for which I applaud you.
Morton Grove residents also care about the workers who dry clean their clothes or wash the
dishes at their favorite restaurant. Seventy-five percent of Morton Grove voters supported a
higher minimum wage in a 2014 state referendum, and 83% supported requiring businesses to
offer paid sick days in a ballot measure in 2016. The question before the board of trustees is
simple. Do you want to allow workers to earn the increased wages and benefits that they are
scheduled to receive as of July 1st? Or do you want to echo some communities that apparently
believe it's okay to keep the minimum wage frozen at $8.25 and now allow workers or their
loved ones to get sick without losing pay, losing their jobs, or coming to work sick and infecting
their co-workers and customers. Which side are you on?"
Commissioner Suffredin said that the Illinois General Assembly should deal with this, but they
have not voted on this issue at all. He felt that local communities should protect their citizens
and local economy by giving people an opportunity to work, earn a living wage, and support
their families. He thanked the Board for giving him an opportunity to speak.
3. Janice Cha spoke in favor of following the Cook County ordinances, and said the Village
should set an example for others to follow. She writes articles about the restaurant industry,
and said she's well aware of the struggle to attract and retain good employees in that industry.
Having a good wage will make Morton Grove more attractive; businesses would thrive. She
encouraged the Board to take no action, as the Cook County ordinances will take effect on
July lst
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X. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued)
3. Pat Donahoe, a resident of Morton Grove since 1991, said was strongly opposed to keeping
the minimum wage at $8.25 an hour and opposed to dropping sick days. She said that $8.25 an
hour is not a living wage for a family, and it negatively impacts those who want to have a normal
family life. People have the right to a living wage for our families. Keeping the minimum wage
so low forces people to work more and more hours, leaving less time with their families. She
asked, "Where's the justice?"
4.
Ruth Munoz congratulated the Board on their reelection, and said their "overwhelming" victory
says a lot about the residents not wanting the politics of fear. She said she supports the
welcoming community resolution, and asked to read a statement from resident Laura Frisch,
who could not attend this evening. Ms. Frisch wrote, "Thank you for making Morton Grove a
welcoming community and listening to people. I was so moved, I decided to hold a block party,
and the response was overwhelming. I'm alarmed by the proposed minimum wage ordinance.
I worked for the Morton Grove Park District for a decade and never once had a paid sick day.
Productivity increases when people have a living wage and paid sick days. Please don't pass
the ordinance that opts out of following the Cook County ordinances."
5. Mary Elsner said she opposed Ordinance 17-12 and commented that women workers and
single mothers are disproportionately affected the current minimum wage. Ms. Elsner said she
supports living wages for women and other workers, and supports a higher minimum wage and
paid sick days. She urged the Board to take no action on the ordinance or to vote against it.
6, Jon Cole, a 24 -year resident, said that he was strongly opposed to the Village opting out of the
Cook County ordinances, and asked the Board to do nothing on Ordinance 17-12.
7. Naushina Rahman thanked the Board for the Welcoming Community resolution. She said she
likes to think in terms of "the big picture? Ms. Rahman said she could understand the Village's
desire to bring in businesses, and residents' fears of property taxes going up. She felt that the
kinds of businesses the Village attracts are just as important as getting businesses here, and to
that end, the Village offers incentives like a liquor license or gambling. She asked, "Do we want
businesses that won't pay a living wage?" She believed that the right kind of businesses would
come to Morton Grove if the Village doesn't opt out, and said that, personally, she'd rather
patronize a business where the people are pleasant because they're being paid fairly. She
encouraged the Board not to opt out of the Cook County minimum wage / paid sick days
ordinances.
8.
Karen Garvin said, "Please don't opt out," commenting that, if the Village does opt out,
Morton Grove wouldn't be the kind of community she'd want to live in."
9. Bob Burkhart said that it was ten years ago this week that he and his wife moved to Morton
Grove. He said that, when he was in college, he worked for sixty cents per hour. He reflected
that, it used to be that "minimum wage" was related to summer jobs or post -school entry-level
positions. Now older folks are forced to take those types of positions because they can't get
work elsewhere. Mr. Burkhart said he used to work at Bethany Terrace and knows what it takes
to support the place. They paid everyone more than the minimum wage, and the result was
happier workers with lower turnover.
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X. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued)
a. Mr. Burkhart said that he stands with those who want the County's policies to stand. He voted
for a higher minimum wage—and paid sick days—when they were on the ballot. He said that he
serves as an election judge and recalls that people came out to vote for those initiatives; they
were happy to see it on the ballot. He encouraged the Board to "do the right thing" and not opt
out of the County's ordinances.
10. JoAnn Rapp said that she is a proud resident of Morton Grove and thanked the Board for the
welcoming resolution and the openness afforded by holding a town hall meeting. She asked the
Board to please consider how voters expressed their wishes when minimum wage and paid sick
days were on the ballot, and to consider the fairness and equity of the County's ordinances.
11. Bill Page said he read the welcoming resolution and found it to be rich and valuable. He said
he hoped the Board would pass
12. Kristin Krieger, a resident, homeowner, and mother of a three-year old, said she was very
pleased with the welcoming resolution, adding that, as well, she supports Cook County's
minimum wage and paid sick days ordinances
13. John Terdich, a resident since 1960, said that he supports the Village not opting out of the
minimum wage and paid sick days ordinance, and that he was very pleased with the welcoming
community resolution.
14. Christine Peters said that she, too, supports the Village not opting out of the minimum wage
and paid sick days ordinance, because people deserve the chance to live a reasonable life.
15. Ted Smuckler from Open Communities thanked the Board for considering a welcoming
community resolution, and said that it "goes a long way to ease fear of the police among
immigrants," and called it a bold and positive statement of Morton Grove's fundamental values.
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Mr. Smuckler said he was concerned with the minimum wage opt out ordinance. He read a
statement from the Executive Director of Open Communities in support of not opting out and
cited some statistics about Morton Grove from the last census data, many households have full-
time workers earning $15,000 or less per year; the Cook County ordinances would have them
earning $17,000 annually. He said the minimum wage is a poverty wage, which is why so many
people have to work two jobs and/or take advantage of food stamps. There is no empirical
evidence that raising the minimum wage will price businesses out of the community. He, too,
asked the Board to do the right thing.
16. Cathy Terdich thanked the Board for their service to the Village and their hard work on crafting
the welcoming community resolution. She asked the Board to not opt out. She said that, on a
minimum wage salary, a person would earn $1,320 a month, out of which funds would come
food, rent, public transportation, and laundry, conservatively estimated at $1,428 a month,
which would exceed monthly earnings.
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RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) (continued)
Ms. Terdich said that, therefore, a person could work in Morton Grove, but wouldn't be able to
afford to live in Morton Grove. She added that she hadn't included money for taxes, medical
insurance, school fees, utilities, furniture, renter's insurance. She said it's just impossible to
have things like that on an $8.25 per hour wage. She said parents shouldn't be forced to come
to work leaving a sick child at home, nor should be forced to keep an older sibling home from
school to care for an ill younger sibling. She told the Board again, "Don't opt out."
17. Anisa Laliwale said that she agrees with what others have said. She noted that the Board
Meeting tonight opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and said that the Pledge ends with
"...with liberty and justice for all." Ms. Laliwale said there won't be "justice for all" if Morton
Grove opts out of the Cook County ordinances. She said no one should have to go to work if
they're ill. She encouraged the board to not opt out.
18. Margaret Grau, a 25 -year resident, said she's proud to live in Morton Grove and hoped the
Board would vote yes on the welcoming community resolution. She said she grew up in a family
making minimum wage, and as a child, never had fresh fruit or vegetables. Her father worked
for a hardware store, which he eventually bought, and then paid his staff properly. He came out
ahead. They had little turnover, and many people loved him, as evidenced by the large turnout
at his funeral.
19.
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Jon Lahn thanked Corporation Counsel Liston, Village Administrator Czerwinski, and Police
Chief Simo for their hard work on the proposed resolution. Mr. Lahn said it was a tough
process; there was a lot of energy and a lot of angst involved, but the Village ended up with a
stronger product for it, He felt that Morton Grove is setting the standard for other communities,
especially as regards supporting materials.
As far as the minimum wage ordinance, he said that it, too, is a controversial subject, and felt
that possibly a town hall meeting on the subject was called for. He said that if the Village opts
out, it could have a dramatic impact on people's lives. Morton Grove has a demonstrated ability
to think independently and forge its own path, Mr. Lahn said, and encouraged the Board to have
more meetings on considering this ordinance.
XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. Mayor DiMaria sought concurrence from the Board to appoint John Pietron to the Morton Grove/
Niles Water Commission. Trustee Minx so moved, seconded by Trustee Grear. Motion passed
unanimously via voice vote.
2. Mayor DiMaria reminded the assemblage that American Legion Post 134 would hold its annual
Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, at the American Legion Memorial Civic
Center. He urged everyone to attend.
3. Mayor DiMaria also announced that the Farmer's Market would open on June 3 at 8:00 a.m. The
market will be open until noon every Saturday except July 1st
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Xl. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (continued)
4. Mayor DiMaria said the next Neighborhood Outreach meeting would take place on Thursday,
June 15, at St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church, 7800 Lyons, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All residents
will receive a postcard about this in the coming week.
5. Mayor DiMaria announced that Mather LifeWays will host an Open House at the American
Legion Memorial Civic Center on June 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will be in conjunction
with a Community Blood Drive, which begins at noon and goes until 6:00 p.m. The purpose of
the Open House is to showcase the wealth of valuable opportunities that are available from
Mather's programming for older adults. Lunch will be available for $5, and live entertainment will
begin at 6:30 p.m.
6. Mayor DiMaria noted that the Morton Grove Days Commission's Pancake Breakfast supporting
"Santa Comes to Town" had been quite successful. He thanked all the volunteers who helped
with this endeavor, especially the many members of Village staff who showed up to help. He said
it was great to have such supportive staff members. There will be another pancake breakfast on
October 14, 2107 from 8:00 a.m. to noon; it will be held at the Civic Center.
XII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Harford had no report.
XIII. STAFF REPORTS
A. Village Administrator:
1. Village Administrator Czerwinski reminded the assemblage that the Village has changed the
annual cycle for vehicle stickers and pet licenses. Current 2016/2017 vehicle stickers and pet
licenses will be valid until August 31, 2017. The new 2017/2018 vehicle stickers and pet licenses
will be available to purchase on June 1, 2017, and must be displayed by August 31, 2017.
Registration forms will be mailed starting the week of May 30th. The cycle will then be August to
August going forward.
B. Corporation Counsel:
Corporation Counsel Liston had no report.
XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS
A. Trustee Grear:
1. Trustee Grear presented Resolution 17-31, Authorizing the Purchase of the Getac Veretos
Digital In -Car Video System Upgrade from TKK Electronics.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
A. Trustee Grear: (continued)
a. Trustee Grear explained that this resolution authorizes the purchase of a system that will replace
fifteen aging DVD -based in -car video systems that are deteriorating in reliability. It will also
replace one video management server, give WiFi access points, and will include installation and
a five-year maintenance agreement. He said that in -car video recorders are important because
they document police activity and can be used for evidence collection, court testimony, and
refuting claims of police misconduct.
Trustee Grear moved to approve Resolution 17-31, seconded by Trustee Minx.
2.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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Trustee Grear added his thanks to the Pancake Breakfast volunteers, Village staff, and
especially Mr. Czerwinski, who chaired the event. It was extremely well -organized. Trustee Grear
said he hoped that everyone would come out on October 14th to have pancakes and celebrate
his birthday with him...because everyone feels like family when you live in Morton Grove!
B. Trustee Minx:
Trustee Minx presented Ordinance 17-09, Approving a Text Amendment to Modify the
Manufacturing Zoning Districts and to Establish a New Office/Research Manufacturing
(M-O/R) District of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code.
1.
a.
She explained that this ordinance will modify the land use classification structure in the manufac-
turing zoning districts, update associated definitions, and establish a new M-O/R Office/
Research -Manufacturing zoning district.
Trustee Minx said the Village is re -structuring the manufacturing land use classifications to focus
on production or fabrication methodology and potential impacts versus the end product; updating
associated definitions; and creating an administrative review process for some less -intensive
businesses that currently fall under use classifications which often require a special use permit.
The proposed amendments to the use classifications and definitions within the amendment do
not change or eliminate any of the existing uses currently allowed in the M1 and M2 districts.
b. Trustee Minx said that the modifications Mr. Czerwinski had noted at the May 8th Board Meeting
had been incorporated into the version before the Board this evening.
Trustee Minx moved to adopt Ordinance 17-09, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
B. Trustee Minx: (continued)
2. Next, Trustee Minx presented Ordinance 17-10, Approving a Zoning Map Amendment to
Rezone a 10.4 Acre Area of Land, Bounded by River Drive to the North and West, Park
Avenue to the South, and Lehigh Avenue to the East, From M-2 General Manufacturing
District to M-O/R Office/Research Manufacturing District.
Trustee Minx explained that the Village is proposing to rezone a 10.4 acre land area, commonly
known as 8125-8145 River Drive and 8120-8140 Lehigh Avenue from M-2 General Commercial
District to the newly -established M-O/R Office/Research Manufacturing District.
This land area is improved with two multi -tenant structures that include a mix of primarily office,
commercial service, light industrial and similar types of uses. These properties have historically
included a similar mix of uses and the property owners anticipate that trend to continue in the
foreseeable future. This mix of uses is more compatible with those that are allowed in the M-O/R
district as opposed to traditional heavy industrial uses that are allowed and found throughout the
existing M-2 District.
c. Trustee Minx said the Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of this at their April 17,
2017 Public Hearing.
Trustee Minx moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to adopt Ordinance 17-10.
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b.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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3. Trustee Minx then presented Ordinance 17-11, An Ordinance Approving a Special Use
Permit for a School—Commercial Tutoring/Learning Center (for children from pre-school
through high school) at 8145 River Drive, Morton Grove, Illinois.
Trustee Minx said that this ordinance would grant a special use permit to By Your Side to
operate a tutoring/learning center for autistic children ranging in age from 2 to 15, offering
both individual and group sessions, from Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at
8125-8145 River Drive. By Your Side expects to have 25 to 30 employees and up to 25 children
at peak times. In conjunction with its application, By Your Side hired Ericksson Engineering to
complete a traffic and parking impact statement for the proposed tutoring/learning center. The
study concluded that the parking demand for this project can be easily accommodated by the
shared use of the existing 472 spaces at the complex.
In accordance with Section 12-16-4:A.2., the application was reviewed by Village departments
and by the Chairperson of the Traffic Safety Commission, who agreed with Ericksson Engineer-
ing's finding that the proposed tutoring/learning center use would have an insignificant negative
impact and waived the full Traffic Safety Commission Review. As there are no proposed
changes to the building fagade (other than the addition of an exit door), the Chairperson of the
Appearance Commission determined that this would have an insignificant area on the overall
facade and waived the full Appearance Commission Review. The Plan Commission voted to
recommend approval of the Special Use Permit request at its April 17, 2017 Public Hearing.
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B. Trustee Minx: (continued)
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TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
Trustee Minx moved to adopt Ordinance 17-11, seconded by Trustee Travis.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
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Trustee Minx applauded the success of the pancake breakfast and said she was looking forward
to the next one!
C. Trustee Ramos:
Trustee Ramos had no formal report this evening, but said that he, too, is looking forward to the
next pancake breakfast.
D. Trustee Thill:
1. Trustee Thill had no formal report this evening, but provided some statistics on the recent
document destruction/electronic recycling event held by the Village and the Solid Waste Agency
of Northern Cook County.
a. Trustee Thill said that 540 people participated in total; 340 of them were for the electronic
recycling. The weather the day of the event was awful. He commended Public Works for doing
a great job.
2. Trustee Thill said the Morton Grove Days Commission just put out a call for volunteers for
this year's five-day event. He encouraged all residents to volunteer. There are various shifts
available to do various things, from helping with the parade to selling beer tickets.
E. Trustee Travis:
1. Trustee Travis presented for a first reading Ordinance 17-13, Amending Title 5, Chapter 13,
Article F, Section 1 Entitled "No Parking Streets" of the Municipal Code of the Village of
Morton Grove.
a. She explained that area residents expressed concerns about the sight distance between traffic
on Hennings Court and Ferris Avenue. Village staff investigated the concerns and implemented
experimental parking regulations to eliminate the first parking space on the west side of Ferris
north and south of Hennings Court. The Village asked affected residents and businesses in the
area for their feedback.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
b. Trustee Travis said the Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the experimental regulations and
recommended making them permanent.
As this is a first reading, no action will be taken this evening.
2. Next, Trustee Travis introduced Ordinance 17-14, Amending Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F,
Section 2 Entitled "No Parking During Certain Hours" of the Municipal Code of the Village
of Morton Grove.
a. She explained that this ordinance will eliminate long-term parking, and preserve the ability to
remove snow, on a segment of River Drive and Park Avenue.
b. Trustee Travis said that an area business had contacted the Village about commercial vehicles
parking on a segment of River Drive and on Park Avenue for extended periods of time. The
Police Chief then implemented an experimental parking regulation prohibiting parking on River
Drive from Park Avenue to 8130 River Drive and on Park Avenue from River Drive to Lehigh
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
c. The Village notified affected businesses of the temporary change and requested their feedback.
The feedback resulted in an amended experimental regulation, modifying the restriction to be in
effect between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed
the matter and recommended making the temporary parking regulation permanent. It also
recommended that the limit of the restriction on River Drive be extended to Lehigh Avenue;
Village staff then recommended a minor refinement of the extended limits.
As this is a first reading of this ordinance, no action will be taken this evening.
3. Trustee Travis next presented Resolution 17-28, Formalizing Current Village Policies and
Practices Regarding Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws.
a. She explained that this resolution will assure all interested persons that Morton Grove's Police
Department will continue following all existing policies on the enforcement of federal immigration
laws. It is intended to confirm the Village's culture of openness and inclusion, and to promote
positive interactions between local law enforcement and persons born outside of the United
States. This resolution is not intended to designate Morton Grove as a sanctuary city or to
provide refuge for any person who has committed any crime.
b. Trustee Travis noted that, recently, the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 0031 which, if enacted,
will provide consistent and uniform standards for interactions between State and local law
enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials. This resolution does not supersede any
current or future state or federal laws relating to immigration enforcement.
Trustee Travis moved to approve Resolution 17-28, seconded by Trustee Witko.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
E. Trustee Travis: (continued)
c. Trustee Grear said he was proud of the Board for listening extensively to the residents about
this matter. He said this resolution reflects what Morton Grove has been doing and what it will
continue to do. The police won't do anything differently; this is verifying what is already in place.
He felt that all sides of the issue would be relatively happy with this outcome. Trustee Grear said
he very much appreciates Morton Grove's diversity—coming together for last fall's Peace Walk
was an excellent example, as is the annual Interfaith service on Thanksgiving Eve. He said that
he truly believes that passing this resolution was the right thing to do.
d. Trustee Minx said she has always been proud of the Morton Grove Police Department and how
the officers conduct themselves. This is an assurance for the residents. Every policy listed in the
resolution is available for reading. She thanked the people who were instrumental in drafting this
resolution and all the residents who spoke about it, either at the Town Hall meeting or at Village
Board meetings.
e. Trustee Travis noted that the entire resolution is online at the Village's website for people to
read.
f. Mayor DiMaria thanked everyone who participated in this process, whether for or against the
issue. He said that Morton Grove is a role model for other communities, and it's more than
just calling for a Town Hall meeting—it's the participation. He said the Board knows it has a
responsibility to listen to the residents. Mayor DiMaria thanked everyone for their patience
during this process, and thanked the staff for a great resolution.
4. Trustee Travis announced that these are the final days to sign up for the Adopt -A -Planter
program. People can sign up on the Village's website or at Village Hall. Planting will take place
on the morning of June 3'd, with plant pick-up at the Civic Center from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
a. In other Community Relations Commission news, entries for the Spring Photo Contest are due
by June 2nd. Information on how to submit your photos is available on the Village's website or by
calling Village Hall. Trustee Travis also announced that, due to last year's success, the CRC is
once again sponsoring a community -wide garage sale. Dates are August 11, 12, and 13. More
details will be coming soon.
F. Trustee Witko:
1. Trustee Witko presented Ordinance 17-12, Amending Title 4 Entitled "Business Regula-
tions," Chapter 5 Entitled "Regulations Pertaining to All Businesses" of the Village of
Morton Grove Municipal Code by Adding a New Section 10 Entitled "Minimum Hourly
Wages and Sick Leave Benefits."
a. She explained that this Ordinance would exercise the Village's home rule authority to "opt out" of
Cook County ordinances which would, as of July 1, 2017, require employers located in Morton
Grove to pay different minimum hourly wages and provide sick leave benefits than employers
located in other counties and jurisdictions in Illinois.
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XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued)
F. Trustee Witko: (continued)
b. Trustee Witko said that, as a home rule community, if Morton Grove passes its own ordinance
setting paid leave and minimum wage mandates for employers in Morton Grove, those
employers would be required to follow Morton Grove law, and not the Cook County ordinances.
This ordinance will require employers in the Village to pay the sick leave benefits and minimum
wages established by federal and/or state law.
Trustee Witko moved to adopt Ordinance 17-12, seconded by Trustee Thill.
c. Trustee Grear said that he is disappointed that the State of Illinois is not making this call. There
are a lot of counties in the State. Trustee Grear said that he is concerned with the businesses in
Morton Grove. He noted that no one who spoke this evening spoke in favor of opting out of the
Cook County ordinances, but he assured everyone that he and other Board members have been
flooded with letters and emails encouraging the Village to opt out. He pointed out that over 25
other communities have already opted out.
Trustee Grear then moved to table this matter to the next Board Meeting on June 8, 2017.
Trustee Minx seconded the motion.
Motion to table Ordinance 17-12 passed: 5 ayes, 1 nay.
Tr. Grear a�
Tr. Thill rjpi
XV.
Tr. Minx
Tr. Travis aye
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
Tr. Ramos
Tr. Witko
XVI. WARRANTS
Trustee Witko presented the Warrant Register for May 22, 2017, in the amount of
$1,834,284.58. She moved that the Warrants be approved as presented. Trustee Thill
seconded the motion.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Ramos
gyg
Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill
Tr. Pietron
Tr. Witko
XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS
NONE
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Minutes of May 22, 2017 Board Meeting'
XVIII ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Grear.
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Tr. Grear
Tr. Ramos
Aye
Tr. Minx
Tr. Thill
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
PASSED this 12th day of June, 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 12th day of June, 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this 13th day of June, 2017.
Eileen Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois
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Tr. Witko kya
Minutes by: Teresa Cousar
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Community Sz Economic Development Department
MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close 4 Amazingly Open
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: May 31, 2017
Re: Plan. Commission Case PC17-11: Proposed Text Amendment to modify
Medical and dental office/clinic use classifications the Commercial Districts
per Section 12-4-3:D of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development
Code (Ordinance 07-07)
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village provided Public Notice for the May 15, 2017 Plan Commission public hearing for PC 17-
11 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published the public
notice on April 28, 2017. As this request is for a text amendment, not a request for a specific site,
no public notice signs or notification letters were required.
Overview of the Application
In 2014, the Village amended the Unified Development Code to modify the "Medical and dental
offices/clinics" use in the Commercial Districts from a Permitted Use to a Special Use (Ord. 14-01).
The Village amended the code to provide additional scrutiny for such uses as a potentially intense
medical clinic/office use can generate parking demands and/or traffic volumes that could impact
other businesses and/or adjacent residential neighborhoods, particularly when such uses are
located in a commercial area with limited on-site or public parking. Recently, some lower intensity
medical office uses have expressed interest in locating in commercial areas where there is
sufficient parking, but currently the only approval method, regardless of the intensity of the use, is
the special use process.
The proposed amendment will add an administrative review process to allow for lower intensity
Medical and dental offices/clinics uses to be allowed by right, where such uses are currently only
allowed by special use within the Commercial Districts. This proposed amendment will facilitate a
more streamlined process for such medical and dental office uses that are lower intensity and/or
are to be located in such areas where their specific business model will not have an adverse
impact on the adjacent commercial uses and/or residential neighborhoods.
May 15, 2017 Public Hearing
Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land Use Planner, introduced the case and summarized
the Plan Commission staff report dated May 10, 2017, which was entered, in its entirety, into the
public record. (Attachment 1). Upon the completion of his presentation, Chairperson Blonz asked
the Commissioners if they had any questions.
Commissioner Dorgan requested clarification on why medical offices are prohibited on the first
floor in the C/R Commercial/Residential Zoning District. Mr. Argumedo noted the C/R District is
centered around the Metra Station and along Lincoln Avenue, the area envisioned by the Village to
grow as a pedestrian oriented downtown. To encourage such development, the C/R district has
this limitation on Medical Offices as they are more destination specific uses that do not provide
synergy to other neighboring pedestrian oriented ground floor commercial businesses such as
retail or restaurants. Ms. Nancy Radzevich, Director of Community and Economic Development,
added that such zoning code language that allows offices only above the first floor is common in
downtown zoning districts.
Chairperson Blonz asked staff if the proposed amendment would allow staff to approve an
application for a medical office if it met all code requirements and not, as presently required, go
before the Plan Commission and ultimately the Board of Trustees for approval. Mr. Argumedo
responded that administrative approval would not only be based on meeting code requirements,
but based on how the proposed application would function within the area proposed and
consideration of the anticipated traffic volumes and parking demand. If criteria are met such that
the use would not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties then the application
would be approved by staff.
Commissioner Khan asked if the parking demand for a facility approved administratively increased
after initial approval, would that case need to come back for approval with the Plan Commission,
and how would the Village notice such an increase. Ms. Radzevich first addressed how the Village
would notice such an increase. She stated that there are a lot of checks and balances in place,
including a written report on staff levels, hours of operation, patient schedules per day, and other
info to get a sense of how the business is run. Businesses are issued a business compliance
certificate each year which provides the opportunity to check to see if businesses are operating in
the manner in which they were originally approved. This is reviewed and if it appears that the
business has increased its intensity, then they may have to apply for a variance for the parking
waiver or a special use permit if staff determines that further scrutiny is warranted. Mr. Argumedo
also added that if a business is expanding and adding another room, then they would apply for a
building permit. The permit would be reviewed by the zoning department and that is another way
of checking if the business complies with the standards.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard, there was no
response.
Commissioner Dorgan made a motion to approve the case, Commissioner Khan seconded the
motion. The motion then passed 5-0 (Gabriel and Shimanski absent).
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Village of Morton Grove
WHEREAS, a small not-for-profit, volunteer organization called Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy will be
celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, this organization works with trained registered therapy dogs to help individuals, especially children
who have special needs improve their health, activities of daily living, as well as their overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Rainbow organization has developed and implemented animal assisted therapy programs for
children particularly those with cognitive, behavioral, and physical concerns in Chicago and its suburbs at hospitals,
schools, libraries, park districts, and other facilities that service the needs of children; and
WHEREAS, their initiative is to provide motivation and meet specific needs of individuals in a therapeutic setting;
and
WHEREAS, more than 200 therapy teams consisting of trained, registered therapy dogs and their handler work
throughout the Chicagoland area; and
WHEREAS, these therapy teams go into twenty-five hospitals, twelve public libraries, and thirty-one schools as
well as other miscellaneous facilities including Misericordia, Kohl's Children's Museum, and Pathways Pediatric Clinic;
and
WHEREAS, Rainbow also has a Crisis Response Unit which works directly with the American Red Cross of the
Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and is on call 2417.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel P. DiMaria, Mayor of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, do hereby proclaim
June 2017 as
RAINBOW ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY MONTH
in the Village of Morton Grove and urge all citizens to be mindful of and respect the work this volunteer agency performs
on a daily basis as well as the acts of kindness shown in disaster, mental health, and emergency situations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the seal of the Village of Morton
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Legislative Summary
RESOLUTION 17-32
APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
June 12, 2017
To authorize a representative to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County (SWANCC).
The Village of Morton Grove, as a member of SWANCC is entitled to
appoint a Director to serve on the Agency's Board. The Board of Directors
approves the yearly budget for the Agency, and sets policy for the region's
long term plan to manage the area's garbage.
SWANCC is a unit of local government and a non-profit corporation which
was formed by 23 municipalities in northern Cook County in 1988. In 1999,
SWANCC developed a long term plan to manage the region's garbage that is
directed by the SWANCC Board of Directors. Each year the Village
appoints a Director and Alternate Director(s) to SWANCC to represent the
Village's interest. The Village Board has selected Trustee John Thill as the
Village's Director and Trustee Janine Witko and Village Administrator
Ralph E. Czerwinski as its Alternate Directors.
Administration, Finance, and Public Works Departments
None
N/A
Trustee Thill's, Trustee Witko's and Mr. Czerwinski's appointment to the
Board of Directors will be supported by the Finance Department, and
Director of Public Works as part of their normal work load.
Approval as presented
Not Required
None
Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by:
Teresa Ho an L to , Corporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 17-32
APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home rule
unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited
to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is a unit of local
government and a non-profit corporation which was formed by 23 municipalities in northern Cook County
in 1988; and
WHEREAS, in 1999 SWANCC developed a long term plan to manage the region's garbage that is
overseen by the SWANCC Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the SWANCC Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of member
communities including Morton Grove which are appointed by each community on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove wish to appoint
Trustee John Thill as the Village's Director on the SWANCC Board of Directors; and appoint Trustee
Janine Witko and Village Administrator Ralph E. Czerwinski as its Alternate Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The Village of Morton Grove as a member of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern
Cook County and, pursuant to the SWANCC Agreement establishing the Solid Waste Agency of Northern
Cook County, is entitled to appoint a Director and one or more Alternate Director(s) to the Board of
Directors of SWANCC.
SECTION 3: The President and Board of Trustees appoint Trustee John Thill as the Village's
Director on the Board of Directors of SWANCC and appoints Trustee Janine Witko and Village
Administrator Ralph E. Czerwinski as its Alternate Directors, in each case for a term expiring December
31, 2016, or until his/her successor is appointed.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
PASSED THIS 12th day of June 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th day of June 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office this
13th day of June 2017.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 17-15
APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE/CLINIC
USE CLASSIFICATIONS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
Introduction:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special Consider or
Requirements:
June 12, 2017
To approve an ordinance to allow certain, lower intensity medical and dental/office uses to be
reviewed and approved through an administrative review process, while maintaining the special
use permit requirement for such uses which are more intensive and/or sited in commercial areas
with limited parking capacity.
In 2014, the Village amended the Unified Development Code to change "medical and dental
offices/clinics" uses from permitted to special uses in the C1 General Commercial District, the
C2 Neighborhood Commercial District and above the first floor in the C/R
Commercial/Residential District (Ord. 14-01). Since that amendment was approved, there have
been a number of medical/dental offices seeking to locate within the Village which warranted
the added scrutiny of the special use permit process; however, recently a couple of less intensive
medical/dental office uses have proposed to locate in areas where there is sufficient parking
and/or there would be no perceived adverse impact on adjacent uses or surrounding
neighborhoods. With this proposed amendment, the Village is proposing an administrative
review process for lower intensity medical/dental uses, while maintaining the special use
requirement for those which are higher intensity and/or sited in commercial areas with limited
parking capacity and/or where there could be other adverse impacts on adjacent uses and/or
surrounding neighborhoods. Such an administrative review process would be based on key
aspects of the operation of the business, such as peak number of occupants, parking demands,
etc., in the context of the overall site development and the surrounding area. Such a use would
be permitted if the staff determines the use would not have an adverse impact on adjacent uses,
surrounding properties, or public rights -of -ways, otherwise a special use permit would be
required.
The Plan Commission heard the application at their May 15, 2017, Public Hearing. After
reviewing the application, the staff report, and all testimony presented, the Plan Commission
voted to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment. (5-0, Gabriel and Shimanski
absent)
Community and Economic Department
N/A
N/A
The amendment will be implemented by staff in the normal course of business.
Approval as presented
June 26, 2017
None
Reviewed by
ski, Village Administrator Teresa Hoffma iston, Corporation Counsel
Prepared by:
N
d Economic Development Director
ORDINANCE 17-15
APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY MEDICAL AND DENTAL
OFFICE/CLINIC USE CLASSIFICATIONS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS OF THE
VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (the Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is
a home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the
State of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government
affairs, including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village continuously reviews and, as it deems necessary, updates existing
Municipal Codes to assure they are kept current and relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Village has filed a proper application to the Plan Commission in the Village
of Morton Grove under case number PC17-11 to consider and recommend adoption of a text
amendment to Sections 12-4-3D of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code to
modify medical and dental office/clinic use classifications in Commercial Districts per Section 12-
4-3D of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code (Ordinance 07-07); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, notice of the
public hearing was duly published in the Pioneer Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the
Village of Morton Grove, on April 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Village amended the Unified Development Code (Ord. 14-01) to change
"medical and dental offices/clinics" uses in the C1 General Commercial District, C2 Neighborhood
Commercial District, and above the first floor in the C/R Commercial/Residential District, from
permitted to special uses to allow for an added level of scrutiny for such uses due to potential
adverse impacts on adjacent businesses and/or residential neighborhoods, particularly relatively to
parking demands and/or peak traffic volumes; and
WHEREAS, over the past few years since that amendment (Ord. 14-01) to the Unified
Development Code was adopted, there have been a number of higher intensity medical/dental office
uses located within areas of the Village which have warranted the added scrutiny of a special use
permit; however, recently a couple of lower intensity medical/dental facilities have tried to locate in
areas of the Village where there is sufficient parking to meet their demands and such businesses
would benefit from an administrative review process; and
WHEREAS, the administrative review process would allow for lower intensity medical and
dental offices/clinics to be permitted uses based on an administrative review of how the specific
business operates, the peak number of employees and patients, the peak hours of operation, the
projected parking demand, and any potential traffic impacts, based on the proposed site
configuration and development plan, in the context of the adjacent uses and/or surrounding
properties; and
WHEREAS, through this amendment, less intensive "medical and dental offices/clinics"
uses could be allowed as permitted uses in the Cl, the C2, and above the first floor in the C/R
Districts, if the applicant provides sufficient data and information to allow staff to determine that
such use would not have an adverse impact on adjacent uses, surrounding properties, or public
rights -of -ways; and
WHEREAS, as required by ordinance, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a public
hearing relative to the above referenced case on May 15, 2017, and where all concerned parties
were given the opportunity to be present and express their views for the consideration by the Plan
Commission; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said public hearing, the Plan Commission considered all the
evidence and testimony presented to it, discussed the merits of the application, and made certain
recommendations and conditions through a report dated May 31, 2017, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have considered this matter at a Public Meeting and
find the text amendment, when evaluated in the context of the whole Village, serves the public
good; and
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous of assuring all policies are kept current and relevant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance, as though fully set forth herein, thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth:
SECTION 2: Title 12, Chapter 4 entitled "Zoning Districts", Section 12-4-3: entitled
"Commercial Districts", is hereby amended with the following:
Cl C2 CR
Medical and dental offices/clinics (including P/S9 S 1 X7
laboratories as accessory use) (first floor)
Medical and dental offices/clinics (including P/S9 P/S9 1P/S2
laboratories as accessory uses) (other than first floor)
Notes:
1. See chapter 2, "General Provisions", of this title.
2. See chapter 3, "Regulation Of Specific Uses In All Zoning Districts", of this title.
3. See chapter 5, "Special Zoning Provisions", of this title.
4. See chapter 6, "Planned Unit Developments", of this title.
5. Clubs and lodges in the C/R district shall have kitchen and dining facilities for
members and guests, and shall be located on lots with not less than 25,000 square feet
nor more than 35,000 square feet of area.
6. Taverns, bars, and cocktail lounges are permitted by right in the Cl district
provided the proposed establishment is not located within 250 feet of a school or
house of worship, otherwise a special use permit is required.
7. Ground floor office uses legally in existence, prior to January 13, 2014, the
adoption date of Ordinance 13-28, shall continue to be considered permitted uses
within the C/R District.
8. Multi -family residential developments on zoning lots of not less than one acre,
pursuant to 12-2-2.
9. Use requires submittal of a parking and traffic study to the Village
Administrator. Such study shall include, but not limited to: overview of
business, hours of operations, projected peak capacity (peak # of occupants,
including employees), projected peak hours of operation, and projected parking
demands and traffic volumes. Use allowed as a permitted use if Village review
determines the proposed project would not have an adverse impact on
surrounding properties or public rights -of -ways. Otherwise use will require a
special use permit.
(Ord. 08-19, 6-9-2008; amd. Ord. 09-35, 12-14-2009; Ord. 11-14, 5-23-2011; Ord.
11-42, 11-28-2011; Ord. 11-44, 11-28-2011; Ord. 13-01, 1-28-2013; Ord. 13-28, 1-
13-2014; Ord. 13-28, 1-13-2014; Ord. 15-01, 1-26-15; Ord. 16-17, 7-11-16)
PASSED this 26th day of June 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 26th day of June 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
26th day of June
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Exhibit "A"
Community & Economic Development Department
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
MORTO GROVE
Incredibly Close k Amazingly Open
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Pian Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: May 31, 2017
Re: Plan Commission Case PC17-11: Proposed Text Amendment to modify
Medical and dental office/clinic use classifications the Commercial Districts
per Section 12-4-3:D of the Village of Morton Grove Unified Development
Code (Ordinance 07-07)
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village provided Public Notice for the May 15, 2017 Plan Commission public hearing for PC 17-
11 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published the public
notice on April 28, 2017. As this request is for a text amendment, not a request for a specific site,
no public notice signs or notification letters were required.
Overview of the Application
In 2014, the Village amended the Unified Development Code to modify the "Medical and dental
offices/clinics" use in the Commercial Districts from a Permitted Use to a Special Use (Ord. 14-01).
The Village amended the code to provide additional scrutiny for such uses as a potentially intense
medical clinic/office use can generate parking demands and/or traffic volumes that could impact
other businesses and/or adjacent residential neighborhoods, particularly when such uses are
located in a commercial area with limited on-site or public parking. Recently, some lower intensity
medical office uses have expressed interest in locating in commercial areas where there is
sufficient parking, but currently the only approval method, regardless of the intensity of the use, is
the special use process.
The proposed amendment will add an administrative review process to allow for lower intensity
Medical and dental offices/clinics uses to be allowed by right, where such uses are currently only
allowed by special use within the Commercial Districts. This proposed amendment will facilitate a
more streamlined process for such medical and dental office uses that are lower intensity and/or
are to be located in such areas where their specific business model will not have an adverse
impact on the adjacent commercial uses and/or residential neighborhoods.
May 15, 2017 Public Hearing
Dominick Argumedo, Zoning Administrator/Land Use Planner, introduced the case and summarized
the Plan Commission staff report dated May 10, 2017, which was entered, in its entirety, into the
public record. (Attachment 1). Upon the completion of his presentation, Chairperson Blonz asked
the Commissioners if they had any questions.
Commissioner Dorgan requested clarification on why medical offices are prohibited on the first
floor in the C/R Commercial/Residential Zoning District. Mr. Argumedo noted the C/R District is
centered around the Metra Station and along Lincoln Avenue, the area envisioned by the Village to
grow as a pedestrian oriented downtown. To encourage such development, the C/R district has
this limitation on Medical Offices as they are more destination specific uses that do not provide
synergy to other neighboring pedestrian oriented ground floor commercial businesses such as
retail or restaurants. Ms. Nancy Radzevich, Director of Community and Economic Development,
added that such zoning code language that allows offices only above the first floor is common in
downtown zoning districts.
Chairperson Blonz asked staff if the proposed amendment would allow staff to approve an
application for a medical office if it met all code requirements and not, as presently required, go
before the Plan Commission and ultimately the Board of Trustees for approval. Mr. Argumedo
responded that administrative approval would not only be based on meeting code requirements,
but based on how the proposed application would function within the area proposed and
consideration of the anticipated traffic volumes and parking demand. If criteria are met such that
the use would not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties then the application
would be approved by staff.
Commissioner Khan asked if the parking demand for a facility approved administratively increased
after initial approval, would that case need to come back for approval with the Plan Commission,
and how would the Village notice such an increase. Ms. Radzevich first addressed how the Village
would notice such an increase. She stated that there are a lot of checks and balances in place,
including a written report on staff levels, hours of operation, patient schedules per day, and other
info to get a sense of how the business is run. Businesses are issued a business compliance
certificate each year which provides the opportunity to check to see if businesses are operating in
the manner in which they were originally approved. This is reviewed and if it appears that the
business has increased its intensity, then they may have to apply for a variance for the parking
waiver or a special use permit if staff determines that further scrutiny is warranted. Mr. Argumedo
also added that if a business is expanding and adding another room, then they would apply for a
building permit. The permit would be reviewed by the zoning department and that is another way
of checking if the business complies with the standards.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard, there was no
response.
Commissioner Dorgan made a motion to approve the case, Commissioner Khan seconded the
motion. The motion then passed 5-0 (Gabriel and Shimanski absent).
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Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 17-13
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 1
ENTITLED "NO PARKING STREETS"
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs,
Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements:
May 22, 2017
To improve the line -of -sight between traffic on Hennings Court and Ferris
Avenue.
Area residents expressed concerns about the sight distance between traffic
on Hennings Court and Ferris Avenue. Village staff investigated the
concerns and implemented an experimental parking regulation to eliminate
the first parking space on the west side of Ferris Avenue north and south of
Hennings Court. The Village notified affected residents and businesses of
the temporary change and requested their feedback. Village staff submitted
a request to the Traffic Safety Commission to review the experimental
regulation. The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed the matter on May 4,
2017, to make these temporary parking regulations permanent. The Traffic
Safety Commission then recommended making the temporary parking
regulations permanent.
Public Works.
Approximately $100 to add 2 signs and nominal length of pavement marking
General Fund Account Number 025017-563130
The Public Works Department will replace the signs as part of their normal work
day.
Approval as presented.
June 12, 2017 — Municipal Code Change
None
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by:
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Czerwinski, Villa
Reviewed
Administrat
Reviewed by:
Y : #01
ndy DA. te, Director Public Works
tse._�`/
Teresa
iston, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-13
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 1
ENTITLED "NO PARKING STREETS"
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of' government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois,
can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, as part of the review of traffic concerns by area residents, 'Village staff determined
the sightlines of drivers eastbound on Hennings Court desiring to tum onto northbound or southbound
Ferris Avenue may be impeded by vehicles parked in the first parking spots on the west side of Ferris
Avenue both north and south of Hennings Court, causing a potentially unsafe condition; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 1, Article 4 empowers the Police Chief to make
experimental or temporary regulations for a period of up to ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief made an experimental regulation prohibiting parking on the west
side of Ferris Avenue in the first marked parking spaces north and south of Hennings Court from
February 21, 2017 to May 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the experimental regulation is to improve the line -of -sight between
traffic on Hennings Court and Ferris Avenue; and
WHEREAS, residents and businesses in this vicinity were notified about the experimental
regulation and their feedback was solicited; and
WHEREAS, three residents offered comments which are considered to be in favor of the
experimental regulation and one business representative expressed concern about the effect on the on -
street parking supply for businesses if the experimental regulation would be made permanent; and
WHEREAS, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters
involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, Village staff submitted to the Traffic Safety Commission a request to review the
experimental parking regulations established on Ferris Avenue at Hennings Court and to make a
recommendation to the Village Board whether or not to make the regulations permanent; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on
May 4, 2017, at the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request; and
WHEREAS, notification of the meeting was sent to residents and businesses in the area; and
WHEREAS, The Traffic Safety Commission recommended making the temporary parking
regulations permanent by eliminating one parking space on the west side of Ferris Avenue north and
south of Hennings Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUS I'LES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 1 entitled "No Parking Streets" of the
Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following restriction:
5-13F-1: No Parking Streets: There shall be no parking at the times listed below on any of the
following streets; and the Director of Public Works or his designee shall place "no
parking" signs in or at suitable places within the no parking zones herein established which specify the
parking restrictions herein established:
Street
Between Side of Street
Ferris Avenue Points 98 feet south of the centerline of Hennings West
Court and 114 feet north of the centerline of
Hennings Court
SECTION 3: The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be communicated to residents adjacent to the parking
restrictions via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 136 DAY OF JUNE 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE_17-14
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 2 ENTITLED "NO PARKING DURING
CERTAIN HOURS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements:
May 22, 2017
To eliminate long term parking and preserve the ability to remove snow on a segment of
River Drive and Park Avenue.
An area business contacted the Village about commercial vehicles parking on a segment of
River Drive and on Park Avenue for extended periods of time. Village staff discussed the
matter and also concluded it can be difficult to remove snow on these streets. The Police
Chief then implemented an experimental parking regulation to prohibit overnight parking
on River Drive from Park Avenue to 8130 River Drive, and on Park Avenue from River
Drive to Lehigh Avenue between the hours of 11p.m. and 5a.m. The Village notified
affected businesses of the temporary change and requested their feedback. The feedback
from the businesses resulted in an amended experimental regulation to modify the
restriction between the hours of 2a.m. and 4a.m. Village staff submitted a request to the
Traffic Safety Commission to review the experimental regulation. The Traffic Safety
Commission reviewed the matter on May 4, 2017, to make these temporary parking
regulations permanent. The Traffic Safety Commission recommended making the
temporary parking regulations permanent and also recommended to extend the limit of the
restriction on River Drive to Lehigh Avenue; staff recommends minor refinement of the
extended limits. An exhibit showing the revised parking restrictions are shown in Exhibit
Public Works.
Approximately $1,250 to add 25 signs
General Fund Account Number 025017-563130
The Public Works Deparhuent will replace the signs as part of their normal work day.
Approval as presented.
Required — Code Change — June 12, 2017
None
Respectfully submitted: /
Reviewed by:
Ralph F. Czerwinski, V ill(e Administrator
Prepared by: 1 ( Reviewed by:
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
opte, Direc
Teresa
r Public Works
Liston, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-14
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE F, SECTION 2
ENTITLED "NO PARKING DURING CERTAIN HOURS"
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois,
can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, a business in the industrial park west of Lehigh Avenue brought a parking concern to
the attention of Village staff about overnight parking on Park Avenue and on a segment of River Drive;
and
WHEREAS, Public Works staff agreed and added this situation makes it difficult to remove the
snow with vehicles parked there for extended periods of time; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 1, Article 4 empowers the Police Chief to make
experimental or temporary regulations for a period of up to ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief made an experimental regulation prohibiting parking on both sides
of Park Avenue from River Drive to Lehigh Avenue and on both sides of River Drive from Park Avenue
to 8130 River Drive between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. from February 21, 2017 to May 21,
2017; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the experimental regulation was to control only overnight parking on
Park Avenue and on a segment of River Drive; and
WHEREAS, businesses in this vicinity were notified about the experimental regulation and their
feedback was solicited; and
WHEREAS, one business' representative stated the hours included in the experimental restriction
would affect the business' employees' ability to park in the street during hours of operation; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief amended the restricted hours and the duration of the experimental
regulation prohibiting parking to be between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. from March 7, 2017 to
June 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Village established the Traffic Safety Commission to receive, review, and present
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees regarding requests or inquiries on matters
involving traffic safety, including requests for installation of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, Village staff submitted to the Traffic Safety Commission a request to review the
experimental parking regulations established on Park Avenue and River Drive and to make a
recommendation to the Village Board whether or not to make the regulations permanent; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting held at 7:00 p.m.
on May 4, 2017, in the Richard T. Flickinger Municipal Center, considered the above referenced request;
and
WHEREAS, notification of the meeting was sent to businesses in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission recommended amending the temporary parking
regulation by extending the parking regulation to Lehigh Avenue and making it permanent; and
WHEREAS, parking is prohibited at all times on the north side of River Drive from a point 695
feet west of the centerline of Lehigh Avenue and on the south side of River Drive from a point 181 feet
west of the centerline of Lehigh Avenue, which would make any additional restriction redundant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 2 entitled "No Parking During Certain
Hours" of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following restriction:
5-13F-2: No Parking During Certain Hours: There shall be no parking at the times listed below
on any of the following streets; and the Director of Public Works or his designee shall
place "no parking" signs in or at suitable places within the no parking zones herein established which
specify the parking restrictions herein established:
Street Between Side of Street Day and Time
Park Ave River Dr and Lehigh Ave Both Daily 11:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.
River Drive Park Ave and 8130 River Dr Both Daily 11:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.
SECTION 3: Title 5, Chapter 13, Article F, Section 2 entitled "No Parking During Certain
Hours" of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following restriction:
5-13F-2: No Parking During Certain Hours: There shall be no parking at the times listed below
on any of the following streets; and the Director of Public Works or his designee shall
place "no parking" signs in or at suitable places within the no parking zones herein established which
specify the parking restrictions herein established:
Street Between Side of Street Day and Time
Park Ave River Dr and Lehigh Ave Both Daily 2:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M.
River Drive Park Ave and 8130 River Dr West Daily 2:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M.
River Drive Park Ave and a point 181 feet East Daily 2:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M.
west of the centerline of Lehigh
Ave
SECTION 4: The Director of Public Works and/or his designee is hereby authorized and directed
to remove any conflicting signs and erect such signs as detailed in this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be communicated to residents adjacent to the parking
restrictions via a letter, which shall be received as evidence of the passage and legal publication of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its approval and publication.
PASSED THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 13th DAY OF JUNE 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Exhibit "A"
Revised Parking Regulation
No Parking
Anytime
4 Hour Parking Daily,
except Saturday, Sunday,
and holidays 9:00A.M. to
5:00 P.M. and No Parking
Daily 2:O0am to 4:OOam
No Parking
Anytime
No Parking
Daily 2:00 A.M.
to 4:00 A.M.
No Parking Daily 2:00
A.M. to 4:00 A.M.
No Parking
Anytime
No Parking Daily
2:00 A.M. to
4:00 A.M.
No Parking Daily
2:00 A.M. to
4:00 A.M.
No Parking
Anytime
No Parking
Anytime
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Legislative Summary
RESOLUTION 17-33
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE 2017 SEWER LINING PROGRAM
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
First Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
June 12, 2017
To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Kenny Construction
Company for the 2017 Sewer Lining Program.
To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Kenny Construction
for this year's Sewer Lining Program. This project maintains the flow capacity of
the Village's sewer pipe infrastructure.
This contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village
Code. The contract was advertised and sealed bids were received. The bid
tabulation is attached as Exhibit "A". This contract must conform to the
requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. The proposal price was $143,234.00;
however, due to construction conflicts, the amount has been reduced to
$128,394.00. This year's Adopted Budget reflects an amount of $140,000. The
low bidder is Kenny Construction Company out of Northbrook Illinois
Public Works.
The estimated contract value was $143,394.00. Due to construction conflicts the
quantity has been reduced. The new amount is $128,394.00. Since this is a unit
price contract; the final contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work
performed.
Enterprise Sewer: A/C #405034-552290 Construction Services
The Public Works Department as part of their normal work activities will perform
the management and implementation of the program.
Approval as presented.
N/A
None
Respectfully submitted:
Prepared by:
ewed by: I9J% era
Ilage Administrator ,/f ndy �- o. , lirector Public Works
Kevin Lochne
Public Works Supervisor
Reviewed by:
Teresa o .a an Liston, Corporation Counse
RESOLUTION 17-33
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE 2017 SEWER LINING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, a Sewer Lining Program is a cost effective way to maintain the flow capacity of
the Village's sewer pipe infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised on the Village's website beginning April
21, 2017, inviting bids on the "2017 Sewer Lining Program"; and
WHEREAS, this contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act; and
WHEREAS, five entities, contractors, or suppliers obtained the bidding materials; and
WHEREAS, four bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Public Works Facility at
10:OOam on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, with the tabulation of bids included in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, Kenny Construction Company is the low bidder with a bid amount of
$143,234.00; and
WHEREAS, due to construction conflicts within the scope of the project the amount has been
reduced to $128,394.00
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder has been verified; and
WHEREAS, funding for the above work is included in the Village of Morton Grove Adopted
2017 Budget as account number 405034-552290 Construction Services in the amount of $140,000.
WHEREAS, the contract documents include a provision to reserve the right of the Village to
reduce and/or omit any items set forth in the contract documents: and
WHEREAS, Kenny Construction Company has indicated to Village staff they find it acceptable
to proceed with the contract that includes a reduced scope of work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set
forth.
Section 2. The Corporate Authorities accept the bid of Kenny Construction Company of
Northbrook in the amount of $128,394.00.
Section 3. The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute
and the Village Clerk to attest to a contract with Kenny Construction Company , based upon their bid for
the "2017 Sewer Lining Program" in the amount of $128,394.00.
Section 5. The Village Administrator, Director of Public Works, Village Engineer and/or their
designees are authorized to take all steps necessary to implement, supervise, and manage this contract.
Section 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 12th DAY of June 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 12th DAY of June 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 13th DAY of June 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Legislative Summary
ORDINANCE 17-12
AMENDING TITLE 4 ENTITLED 'BUSINESS REGULATIONS",
CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED "REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ALL BUSINESSES"
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 10
ENTITLED "MINIMUM HOURLY WAGES AND SICK LEAVE BENEFITS"
Introduced
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
Administrator Approval
Prepared by:
May 8, 2017
To exercise the Village's home rule authority to "opt out" of the Cook County
Ordinances which would have required employers located in Morton Grove to pay
different minimum hourly wages and provide sick leave benefits than employers
located in other counties and jurisdictions in Illinois.
In 2016, Cook County adopted ordinances requiring employers in Cook County to
provide a minimum number of paid sick days to employees, and pay a different
minimum hourly wage than employers outside of Cook County are required to pay.
These mandates are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2017. These ordinances place
an unequal burden on employers located in the Village of Morton Grove as
compared to employers in nearby Lake County and other locations throughout the
state, and contribute to a confusing patchwork of regulations regarding employee
wages and benefits that is properly a matter of state-wide or national concern. The
Cook County State's Attorney issued a written opinion stating Cook County lacks
the legal authority to mandate employers provide paid sick leave to employee.
As a home rule community, if Morton Grove passes its own ordinance setting paid
leave and minimum wage mandates for employers in Morton Grove, employers in
the Village will be required to follow the Morton Grove law, and not the Cook
County ordinances. This ordinance will require employers in Morton Grove to pay
the sick leave benefits and minimum wages established by federal and/or state law.
Administration and Legal Departments
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Notice of this ordinance will be sent to all employers located in Morton Grove.
Approval as presented.
Municipal Code Change — May 22, 2017
None
inski, ViAdministrator
Teresa
, Corporation Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-12
AMENDING TITLE 4 ENTITLED `BUSINESS REGULATIONS",
CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED "REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ALL BUSINESSES"
OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 10 ENTITLED
"MINIMUM HOURLY WAGES AND SICK LEAVE BENEFITS"
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a Home
Rule unit of government and under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the
State of Illinois, and as such can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government affairs, including but not limited to, the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2016, the County of Cook Board of Commissioners
adopted an ordinance that requires employers in "Cook County" to provide a minimum
number of paid sick days to employees ("Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2016, the County of Cook Board of Commissioner
adopted an ordinance creating a minimum wage for employers in "Cook County" ("Cook
County Minimum Wage Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove finds these Cook County ordinances place
an undue and unequal burden on employers located in the Village of Morton Grove as
compared to employers in nearby Lake County and other locations throughout the State of
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 6(c) of the Illinois Constitution provides that if a
home rule county ordinance conflicts with an ordinance of a home rule municipality, the
municipal ordinance shall prevail within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, given the current rights of employees available under federal and state
law, the Cook County ordinances contribute to a confusing and burdensome patchwork of
regulations regarding employee wages and benefits that is properly a matter of state-wide or
national concern; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County State's Attorney has issued a written opinion that Cook
County lacks the home rule authority to enact a paid leave mandate for employers in Cook
County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule powers, the Village of Morton Grove finds it in
the best interests of the community to amend the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code to
clearly define the sick leave and minimum wage regulations that apply to employers located in
the Village of Morton Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing
WHEREAS clauses into this Ordinance, as though fully set forth herein, thereby making the
findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: Chapter 5 of Title 4 entitled "Regulations Pertaining To All Businesses"
of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal code is hereby amended to add a new Section 10
entitled "Minimum Hourly Wages and Sick Leave Benefits" to read as follows:
4-5-10: MINIMUM HOURLY WAGES AND SICK LEAVE BENEFITS
A. Employers located within the Village shall comply with all applicable federal and/or state
laws and regulations as such laws and regulations may exist from time -to -time with regard
to both the payment of minimum hourly wages and paid sick leave. Employee eligibility for
paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages shall also be in compliance with all applicable
federal and/or state laws and regulations as such laws and regulations may exist from time -
to -time.
B. No additional obligations with regard to paid sick leave, or minimum hourly wages,
including, without limitation, any additional obligations by ordinance adopted by the
County of Cook Board of Commissioners, shall apply to employers located within the
Village, except those required by federal and/or state laws and regulations as such laws and
regulations may exist from time -to -time.
C. For the purposes of this Section, the term "employee" means an individual permitted to
work by an employer regardless of the number of persons the employer employs, and the
term "employer" means any person employing one or more employees, or seeking to
employ one or more employees, if the person has its principal place of business within the
Village or does business within the Village.
D. For the purposes of this Section, the term "employer" does not mean:
1. The government of the United States or a corporation wholly owned by the
government of the United States;
2. An Indian tribe or a corporation wholly owned by an Indian tribe;
3. The government of the state or any agency or department thereof; or
4. The government of any municipality."
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 12th day of June 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 12`h day of June 2017.
Daniel DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
13th day of June 2017.
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois