City of Naperville City Council Met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chirico called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Present: 5 - Absent: 4 -
Mayor Steve Chirico
Councilwoman Judith Brodhead Councilman Patrick Kelly Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan Councilman Benjamin White Councilman Kevin Coyne Councilwoman Patty Gustin Councilman Paul Hinterlong Councilman John Krummen
C. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilwoman Brodhead, to recess to Closed Session to discuss 120/2(c)(11) Pending Litigation and 120/2(c)(21) Approval of Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chirico, Brodhead, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
Absent: 4 - Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, and Krummen
OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Chirico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
D. ROLL CALL:
Present: 9 -
Mayor Steve Chirico
Councilwoman Judith Brodhead Councilman Kevin Coyne Councilwoman Patty Gustin Councilman Paul Hinterlong Councilman John Krummen Councilman Patrick Kelly Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan Councilman Benjamin White
Also Present
City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Marcie Schatz; City Attorney, Mike DiSanto; City Clerk, Pam Gallahue; Director of Communications, Linda LaCloche; Fire Chief, Mark Puknaitis; Police Chief, Robert Marshall; Director of Finance, Rachel Mayer; Director of Human Resources, James Sheehan; Director of IT, Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED, Bill Novack; Deputy Director of TED, Jennifer Louden; Deputy Director of TED, Allison Laff; Director of Public Utilities - Electric, Brian Groth; Director of Public Utilities - Water, Darrell Blenniss, Jr.; Director of Public Works, Dick Dublinski; Deputy Director of Public Utilities - Water, Amy Ries; Project Manager for Public Utilities - Water, Doug Splitt
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E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
The pledge was given.
F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
1. Proclaim April 2021 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Naperville
Gustin read the Proclamation.
2. Proclaim April 2021 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
White read the Proclamation.
Roger S. Chawla (Sikhs in Naperville) thanked the City Council for the recognition.
G. PUBLIC FORUM:
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Vikas Chandola-Member of NEST
I would like to acknowledge the support and guidance provided by John Krummen to our NEST group as well as to the Naperville community sustainability efforts. I hope that incoming and existing council members continue their support to these efforts in the coming period as well.
Gregory Hubert
Expressing my thanks and appreciation to Councilwoman Brodhead,
Councilman Coyne, and Councilman Krummen. Thank you also for your support of NEST and sustainability.
SPEAKERS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Stormwater Management for East Highlands
Joseph Trahey
Novack offered to meet with the speaker.
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Thank You
Lucy Evans thanked departing councilmembers Brodhead, Coyne, and Krummen for their service.
Thank You
Becky Simon (League of Women Voters of Naperville) recognized outgoing
Councilwoman Brodhead.
Thank You
Marilyn L. Schweitzer thanked departing councilmembers Brodhead, Coyne, and Krummen for their service.
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, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White I. CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White Hear the final Public Forum speaker
A motion was made by Councilman Krummen, seconded by Councilwoman Brodhead, to hear the final Public Forum speaker. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
Thank You
Jodi Trendler (NEST) thanked departing councilmembers Brodhead, Coyne, and Krummen for their service.
1. Approve the cash disbursements for the period of 03/01/2021 through 03/31/021 for a total of $23,947,967.82
Council approved.
2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of April 7, 2021
Council approved.
3. Approve the release of certain designated closed session meeting minutes and continue to maintain the confidentiality of all other unreleased closed session meeting minutes
Council approved.
4. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for May, June & July 2021
Council approved.
5. Approve the award of Bid 21-133, Distributed Automation Switches - Warrenville Road, to Universal Utility Supply Company of Illinois for an amount not to exceed $552,120
Council approved.
6. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 21-173, Springbrook Water Reclamation Center Administration Building Roof Replacement, to Garland/DBS Inc. for an amount not to exceed $138,863, plus a 5% contingency
Council approved.
7. Approve the award of Option Year One of Contract 20-028, Insulated Conductors, to Okonite for an amount not to exceed $861,763 and for a one-year term
Council approved.
8. Pass the ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Required Improvements) of Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) regarding student generation rates for residential developments proposed within the boundaries of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
Enactment No.: ORD 21-039
Council passed.
9. Pass the ordinance approving the amended final condominium plat of survey for Central Park Place Residential Condominium (110 S. Washington) - PZC 18-1-110
Enactment No.: ORD 21-040
Council passed.
10. Adopt the resolution authorizing the city manager to submit an application to the Regional Transportation Authority requesting a continuation of federal funding for the Ride DuPage to Work program
Enactment No.: RES 21-08
Council adopted.
11. Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of a settlement agreement between Phyllis Egizio and the City of Naperville
Enactment No.: RES 21-09
Council adopted.
12. Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between
the City of Naperville and I.U.O.E. Local 399
Enactment No.: RES 21-10
Council adopted.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
K. OLD BUSINESS:
L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. Receive the staff report regarding the property located on Lot 4 of the Nokia Campus Subdivision at the northwest corner of Naperville and Warrenville Roads, Naperville (Naper Commons) - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 1 of 6)
SPEAKERS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Russ Whitaker (Attorney for Petitioner) and Rob Getz (Pulte) explained the request to develop Lot 4 of the Nokia Campus Subdivision with a 227-unit mixed-residential subdivision. The subdivision, known as Naper Commons, will be comprised of 66 single-family attached (townhome) units housed in 16 buildings and 161 single-family detached units.The request includes a preliminary PUD plat with deviations to reduce the interior side setbacks, reduce the front setback, and to allow eaves to encroach over the 5’ interior side public utility and drainage easements; a preliminary plat of subdivision; a conditional use to permit single-family attached dwellings (townhomes); a variance to reduce the required amount of masonry on the townhome units; and a variance to storm water design.
Council discussed roofing, porch space, floor plans, street maintenance, driveways, salt alternatives, input from the Forest Preserve, the need to diversify housing stock, wetlands, attainable/affordable housing, density, sustainability guidelines, staff costs, land-cash values, and school donation language.
Jeff Schuler (Superintendent of CUSD 200) spoke against the donation language in the OAA.
Krieger explained school donation tables, the language in the Municipal Code, and stated the issue would be resolved by final platting.
DiSanto discussed the OAA, fair market value, that the petitioner would need to approve any changes.
Jeff Banowetz spoke against the proposed development.
Council discussed land use separation, previous proposals, and zoning designations.
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James Butt spoke against the proposed development.
Tim Feldballe spoke against the proposed development.
Daniel Johnson spoke in favor of the proposed development.
Mary Beth Nagai (DuPage Housing Alliance) spoke against the proposed development.
Al Murphy spoke against the proposed development.
Jen Banowetz spoke against the proposed development.
Mary Lou Wehrli spoke in favor of the proposed development.
Ernest Oxenknecht spoke against the proposed development.
Dean Grant spoke against the proposed development.
Whitaker offered a rebuttal and discussed density, townhomes, buffers, fencing, stormwater, previous developments, and the feasibility of moving the berm and relocating certain units.
Council discussed Forest Preserve support, that this development could have been an opportunity for affordable housing, density, saving the berm, school district donation language, and the appropriateness of tabling to address issues.
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to use the Omnibus method to approve items L1-L6. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to approve items L1-L6.
A motion in substitution was made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilwoman Sullivan, to table items L1-L6 to May 4, 2021. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Kelly, and Sullivan
Nay: 7 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, and White
A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to approve items L1-L6. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Sullivan, and White
Nay: 1 - Kelly
2. Pass the ordinance approving the preliminary plat of subdivision and owner’s acknowledgement and acceptance agreement for Naper Commons - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 2 of 6)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-041
Council passed.
3. Pass the ordinance approving the preliminary planned unit development plat with certain deviations for Naper Commons - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 3 of 6)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-042
Council passed.
4. Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use to permit single-family attached dwelling units in the R2 District for Naper Commons - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 4 of 6)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-043
Council passed.
5. Pass the ordinance granting an exterior wall construction variance for Naper Commons - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 5 of 6)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-044
Council passed.
6. Pass the ordinance granting a storm water variance for Naper Commons - PZC 20-1-086 (Item 6 of 6)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-045
Council passed.
The meeting recessed from 9:30 p.m. - 9:37 p.m.
M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. Approve the award of Bid 21-001, 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - MFT, to K-Five Construction, for an amount not to exceed $3,739,514.10, plus a 3% contingency (Item 1 of 2)
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to approve the award of Bid 21-001, 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - MFT, to K-Five Construction, for an amount not to exceed $3,739,514.10, plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
2. Adopt an IDOT resolution in the amount of $3,739,514.10 to allow expenditure of State Motor Fuel Tax dollars to fund the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - MFT (Item 2 of 2)
Enactment No.: RES 21-11
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to adopt an IDOT resolution in the amount of $3,739,514.10 to allow expenditure of State Motor Fuel Tax dollars to fund the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - MFT. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Receive the Water Utilities Capital Improvement Program presentation
Blenniss, Reis, and Splitt reviewed the water distribution and supply system and the necessary capital improvements.
Council received.
2. Receive the April 2021 Financial Report and First Quarter Budget Review Mayer gave the presentation and highlighted revenues, vaccination data, and Return to Learn progress.
Council received.
3. Receive the report on strategies and actions being taken and evaluated regarding loud and/or fleeing vehicles
Krieger discussed ticket/citation statistics, recapped enforcement efforts, and offered anecdotal evidence of the impacts of recent Council discussions.
Council received.
4. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Article B-12 (Towing of Unlawful Vehicles) Chapter 5 (Motor Vehicle Tows) Title 11 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Naperville Municipal Code to increase the administrative tow fee from $300 to $500 (requires 6 positive votes)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-046
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Article B-12 (Towing of Unlawful Vehicles) Chapter 5 (Motor Vehicle Tows) Title 11 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Naperville Municipal Code to increase the administrative tow fee from $300 to $500. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White P. NEW BUSINESS:
Central Parking Facility (CPF)
Chirico asked about closing CPF due to structural integrity.
Krieger stated that the recommendation is to close the second and third level
Thank you
Brodhead thanked the staff members for support over the years.
Thank you
Krummen thanked the staff members for support over the years.
Q. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of April 20, 2021 at 10:31 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Krummen, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
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