City of Naperville City Council met May 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A. Call to Order:
Chirico called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call:
Present: 8 - Mayor Steve Chirico
Councilwoman Becky Anderson
Councilwoman Judy Brodhead
Councilman Kevin Coyne
Councilwoman Patty Gustin
Councilman Paul Hinterlong
Councilwoman Rebecca Obarski
Councilman Benjamin White
Absent: 1 - Councilman John Krummen
C. Closed Session - 5:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman White,
to recess to Closed Session to discuss 120/2(c)(1) Performance of a Specific
Individual; 120/2(c)(11) Pending Litigation; and 120/2(c)(21) Approval of Minutes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Obarski, and White
Absent: 1 - Krummen
Open Session - 7:00 p.m.
Chirico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilwoman Obarski,
to allow Councilman Krummen to participate via teleconference. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Obarski, and White
Absent: 1 - Krummen
D. Roll Call:
Present: 9 - Mayor Steve Chirico
Councilwoman Becky Anderson
Councilwoman Judy Brodhead
Councilman Kevin Coyne
Councilwoman Patty Gustin
Councilman Paul Hinterlong
Councilman John Krummen
Councilwoman Rebecca Obarski
Councilman Benjamin White
E. Pledge to the Flag:
The Pledge was given.
F. Awards and Recognitions:
1. Present the Accessible Community Task Force Student Recognition Awards
Hinterlong presented the awards.
2. Proclaim May 1, 2018 as Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home Day
Obarski presented the Proclamation.
3. Proclaim May 12, 2018 as “Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive Day”
Gustin presented the Proclamation.
4. Proclaim May 2018 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Gustin presented the Proclamation.
G. Public Forum:
Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS)
Dave Wentz, Lisa Gangi, and Ron Davidson explained how to submit a CAPS
nomination and discussed the May 17 event for the Police Department.
H. Consideration of Motion to Use Omnibus Method for the Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
I. Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 110. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
1. Approve the minutes from City Council’s April 17, 2018 5th Avenue Workshop with Ryan
Companies.
Council approved.
2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 17, 2018.
Council approved.
3. Approve the award of Bid 18-095, Insulated Conductors, to The Okonite Company for an
amount not to exceed $855,217.64
Council approved.
4. Approve the award of Option Year One to Contract 17-091, Storm Sewer Rehabilitation
(8”-24” Diameter) Cured-In-Place-Pipelining, to Hoerr Construction Inc. for an amount not
to exceed $600,000
Council approved.
5. Approve the award of Option Year One to Contract 16-173, Leaf Disposal Services, to
BioAg for an amount not to exceed $160,000 (Item 1 of 2)
Council approved.
6. Authorize the City Manager to Extend the Lease for Three Parcels of City Property for
Leaf Disposal. (Item 2 of 2)
Council authorized.
7. Approve appointments to the Board of Fire and Police, Planning and Zoning Commission
and Sister Cities Commission
Council approved.
8. Accept the public improvements at Ashwood Park IV and Ashwood Crossings and
authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public improvement surety
Council accepted.
9. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for May, June and July 2018
Council approved.
10. Waive the first reading and pass an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 9 of
the Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the distribution of collected food and
beverage taxes for the Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) Grant Program
reinstating an annual escalator component (six positive votes required)
Enactment No.: ORD 18-046
A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and White
Nay: 2 - Coyne, and Gustin
11. Waive the first reading and pass an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 9 the
Naperville Municipal Code reducing the Downtown Food and Beverage Tax to 0.75% (six
positive votes required)
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-039
12. Pass the ordinance approving the transfer of $14,894,565 of the 2018 Volume Cap to the
City of Aurora in shared effort to assist qualified homebuyers in the City of Naperville.
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-040
13. Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for VR-360 (PZC 18-1-018) to allow an
amusement establishment at 22 E Chicago Avenue
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-041
14. Pass the ordinance establishing temporary traffic controls for the 2018 G.L.O.W. Run for
Reading 5K and issue a Special Event permit for the event
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-042
15. Pass the ordinance to establish temporary street closures and issue a Special Event
permit for the Downtown Naperville Car Show to be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-043
16. Pass the ordinance granting a deviation to the 40’ platted building line pursuant to
Section 7-1-13 (Platted Setbacks and Building Lines) of the Municipal Code to allow for
the construction of a new single-family residence at the subject property located at 1050
Prairie Avenue - PZC 18-1-033.
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-044
17. Pass the ordinance establishing temporary traffic controls and issue a Special Event
Permit and Amplifier Permit for the Naperville Women’s Triathlon (formerly the Esprit de
She Women’s Triathlon) on June 10, 2018
Council passed.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-045
18. Conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending Sections 3-3-11:1 and 3-3-11:3 of
the Naperville Municipal Code setting the limit of available Class M - Recreational liquor
licenses at 12 and Late Night Permits for non-Downtown locations at 41.
First reading held.
J. Public Hearings:
K. Old Business:
L. Ordinances and Resolutions:
1. Concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning Commission and pass an
ordinance approving variances to Section 6-16-3:7 (Prohibited Signs), Section
6-16-5:2.2.2 (Sign Area), and Section 6-16-5:2.2.4 (Sign Height) of the Naperville
Municipal Code for the property located at 1303 Ridgeland Avenue, Naperville - PZC
17-1-147;
OR
Concur with staff and pass the ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-16-3:7
(Prohibited Signs) and denying variances to Section 6-16-5:2.2.2 (Sign Area) and
Section 6-16-5:2.2.4 (Sign Height) of the Naperville Municipal Code for the property
located at 1303 Ridgeland Avenue, Naperville - PZC 17-1-147
Laff explained that staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commission to
approve the off-premises variance but does not recommend the approval of the
area and height variances.
Charles Margosian III (Petitioner), explained the proposal to replace an existing
off-premises ground sign at the Naper Ridge subdivision, the request for
variances from the Municipal Code for both sign area and height, and the
hardship case. Margosian cited other non-conforming signs in the area.
Council discussed tenant exposure, the need for improved wayfinding, gateway
properties, the appropriateness of incorporating the address and "Naperville"
into the design.
Enactment No.: ORD 18-047
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning
Commission and pass an ordinance approving variances to Section 6-16-3:7
(Prohibited Signs), Section 6-16-5:2.2.2 (Sign Area), and Section 6-16-5:2.2.4 (Sign
Height) of the Naperville Municipal Code for the property located at 1303
Ridgeland Avenue, Naperville - PZC 17-1-147 and to partner with staff to
incorporate the street address and "Naperville" into the design. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Line of Credit Agreement
with the Riverwalk Foundation for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
DiSanto stated the City has issued a line of credit to Safety Town and for the
Millenium Carillon.
Krieger explained the Riverwalk Foundation and temporary restriction of funds.
Council discussed fundraising, risks, scalable park design, pledges are
tendered over time, line of credit cap, that the funds are restricted for
construction, the solar project RFP, and active pledges.
Enactment No.: RES 18-06
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong,
to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Line of Credit
Agreement with the Riverwalk Foundation for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and White
Nay: 1 - Anderson
M. Award of Bids and Other Items of Expenditure:
N. Petitions and Communications:
O. Reports and Recommendations:
1. Receive the report and direct staff to establish a 50/50 Cost Share program for tree
replacements and planting.
Dublinski explained the budget challenge to departments, that this is using the
same methodology as the sidewalk program, the percentage of residents who
decline to replant, and that the cost share program is a pilot for fall.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to receive the report and approve the pilot cost share program. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Obarski, and White
Nay: 1 - Krummen
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Police Department’s request to increase the
CY18 headcount by one FTE to hire an additional Community Service Officer (CSO)
position
A motion was made by Councilwoman Obarski, seconded by Councilman
Hinterlong, to authorize the City Manager to approve the Police Department’s
request to increase the CY18 headcount by one FTE to hire an additional
Community Service Officer (CSO) position. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
3. Approve the use of the City’s logo on select monument signs to be installed along Ogden
Avenue from Washington Street to the City’s eastern boundary
Council discussed the appropriateness of incorporating the logo on a business
sign and the potential for it to be seen as an endorsement.
Laff explained the placement of signs, enforcement of illegal use of the City
logo, no violation if "Naperville" is used, and limitations of constructing
monument signs at the City's gateways.
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong,
to approve the use of the City’s logo on select monument signs to be installed on
private property located along Ogden Avenue from Washington Street to the
City’s eastern boundary, subject to the condition that said monument sign shall
include no other commercial signage and giving staff discretion to apply certain
sign standards for select commercial monument signs installed on private
property located along Ogden Avenue from Washington Street to the City’s
eastern boundary, subject to the condition that said commercial monument signs
shall not include the City’s logo. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
P. New Business:
Q. Adjournment:
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
Gustin, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of May 1, 2018 at 8:20 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Anderson, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Obarski, and
White
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