City of Naperville City Council met Dec. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chirico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
C. CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED
OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
D. ROLL CALL:
Present: 9 -
Mayor Steve Chirico
Councilman Jennifer Bruzan Taylor
Councilwoman Patty Gustin
Councilman Paul Hinterlong
Councilman Ian Holzhauer
Councilman Patrick Kelly
Councilman Paul Leong
Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan
Councilman Benjamin White
Also Present
City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Marcie Schatz; City Attorney, Mike DiSanto; Director of Community Services/City Clerk, Pam Gallahue; Fire Chief, Mark Puknaitis; Police Chief, Jason Arres; Director of Finance, Rachel Mayer; Director of Human Resources, James Sheehan; Director of IT, Jacqueline Nguyen; 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, Director of Communications, Linda LaCloche Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, NCTV-17
E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
The pledge was given.
F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
1. Presentation of Fire Chief’s Award
Puknaitis presented the Fire Chief's Award to Adam Mastrogiovanni.
G. PUBLIC FORUM:
Kids Matter
Nina Menis (Executive Director, Kids Matter) gave an update on youth initiatives and discussed Social Services Grant program funding.
Food Truck
Dick Furstenau requested that the truck parked at Royal St. George and Ogden be removed.
Laff explained that a food truck on private property does not require a permit and that an ordinance is in place that restricts vending on public property. She said the City permits seasonal sales in parking lots because they can use a large number of spaces and staff needs to ensure people can circulate the site. She said the subject truck is not taking up parking at the gas station, that it is a transient business and does not trigger the same requirements, and that storing UHauls may need to be enclosed but the use itself is allowed.
Mayer stated that food and beverage taxes are collected from the food trucks.
Council discussed food carts in the downtown, ingress/egress, whether there have been other complaints, inspections from the health departments, the appropriateness of regulating.
Tenant eviction
Gus Maamari requested exception to landlord ordinance.
Mayer explained the Utility Assistance Program, allocations for residential and commercial properties, that it was expanded to include landlords, and that the speaker received the maximum loan of $1,500. She said there is a cap and costs beyond the cap would be sent to collections and then a lien placed on the property. She will follow up with detailed information.
DiSanto explained legal remedies and actions the landlord has taken on his own.
H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.
I. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
1. Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of 11/01/2021 through 11/30/2021 for a total of $42,762,556.12
Council approved.
2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of December 7, 2021 Council approved.
3. Approve the Budget Workshop #1 minutes of October 25, 2021
Council approved.
4. Approve the Budget Workshop #2 minutes of November 8, 2021
Council approved.
5. Approve the Budget Workshop #3 minutes of November 22, 2021
Council approved.
6. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for January, February and March 2022 Council approved.
7. Approve the award of Option Year One to Contract 19-258, Landscape Design and Planting, to Christy Webber and Company for an amount not to exceed $278,000 and for a two-year term
Council approved.
8. Approve the award of Option Year 2 to Contract 18-204, Large Diameter Water Meters, to Core & Main LP for an amount not to exceed $202,000 for a one-year term
Council approved.
9. Approve the award of Option Year 2 to Contract 18-177, Residential Water Meters, to Core & Main LP, for an amount not to exceed $936,403 for a one-year term
Council approved.
10. Approve the award of Option Year 2 to Contract 18-285, Water Meter Replacement Program, to HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $639,111 plus a 3% contingency and for a one-year term
Council approved.
11. Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 19-214, Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project, to Core & Main LP for an additional 180 days (Item 1 of 2)
Council approved.
12. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 20-322, Water Utilities MDMS Software and Support (AMI Project), to Harris Computer Systems for an additional 180 days (Item 2 of 2)
Council approved.
13. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to JOC Procurement DPW.009.CY21.A, Landscape Restoration, to Robe Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000 and a total award of $195,000
Council approved.
14. Approve the award of Change Order #1 for the Specific Stop-Loss Insurance, to Stealth Partner Group, LLC for an amount not to exceed $12,452.60 and a total award of $894,869.60
Council approved.
15. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 21-402, Oracle Database Enterprise Support Renewal, to Mythics, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $112,166.45 and for a one-year term
Council approved.
16. Approve the 2022 Special Events Calendar and designate the calendar as closed Gallahue clarified that the calendar is closed to new, large events that meet a specific scoring threshold but it can be modified if events cancel or change dates.
Council discussed not backfilling dates if an event cancels.
Council approved.
17. Accept the public watermain improvements at The Compass Church and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public improvement surety
Council approved.
18. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Title 1 (Administrative) Chapter 12 (Disclosure of Beneficiaries) Section 5 (Exemptions) of the Naperville Municipal Code to exempt building permits for improvements valued at less than $100,000 (requires six positive votes)
Council discussed lowering the dollar amount from the recommendation.
DiSanto explained the permit process, corporate entities, that staff processes 5,000 forms/year, and that the subject is not a matter that comes before the Council nor are the forms requested via the Freedom of Information Act. He said staff identified process improvements, that the forms are a discretionary requirement, and they are not dictated by the state or federal governments. He concluded by stating that there are other ways to get the information that is contained on the forms and that staff will still use the forms for PZC cases.
Enactment No.: ORD 21-136
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Title 1 (Administrative) Chapter 12 (Disclosure of Beneficiaries) Section 5 (Exemptions) of the Naperville Municipal Code as amended to exempt building permits for improvements valued at less than $50,000 or as required by the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: - 9 -Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
19. Pass the ordinance granting a variance to permit the construction 6-foot tall fence in the corner side yard setback for 5 South River Road - PZC 21-1-123
Enactment No.: ORD 21-133
Council passed.
20. Pass the ordinance granting approval of a conditional use for a massage establishment for the subject property located at 552 S. Washington Street (Soma Sage Health & Healing) - PZC 21-1-116
Enactment No.: ORD 21-134
Council passed.
21. Pass the ordinance granting a variance to permit a three-season porch that encroaches into the rear yard setback at 720 Roanoake Court - PZC 21-1-124
Enactment No.: ORD 21-135
Council passed.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Conduct a Truth-in-Taxation hearing for the 2021 property tax levy (Item 1 of 3) Chirico opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to close the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
2. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total property tax levy of $62,695,482 (Item 2 of 3)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-137
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total property tax levy of $62,695,482. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Holzhauer, Kelly, Sullivan, and White
Nay: 3 - Gustin, Hinterlong, and Leong
3. Pass the ordinance to abate a portion of the 2021 property tax levy for the City of Naperville authorizing an abatement of $8,266,858 from the total property tax levy of $62,695,482 for a net total 2021 property tax levy of $54,428,624 (Item 3 of 3)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-138
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance to abate a portion of the 2021 property tax levy for the City of Naperville authorizing an abatement of $8,266,858 from the total property tax levy of $62,695,482 for a net total 2021 property tax levy of $54,428,624. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
K. OLD BUSINESS:
L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $98,939 for Special Service Area No. 23 (Naper Main)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-139
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $98,939 for Special Service Area No. 23 (Naper Main). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
2. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $68,000 for Special Service Area No. 25 (IL Route 59 and Lacrosse Lane)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-140
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $68,000 for Special Service Area No. 25 (IL Route 59 and Lacrosse Lane). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
3. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $23,445 for Special Service Area No. 31 (Downtown Streetscape - Block 423)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-141
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total levy of $23,445 for Special Service Area No. 31 (Downtown Streetscape - Block 423). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
4. Pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total tax levy of $1,199,007 for Special Service Area No. 33 (Downtown Maintenance Expenses and Marketing Costs)
Enactment No.: ORD 21-142
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to pass the ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 adopting a total tax levy of $1,199,007 for Special Service Area No. 33 (Downtown Maintenance Expenses and Marketing Costs). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. Approve the award of Option Year 2 to Contract 20-032, Sanitary Sewer Service Lateral Lining and Vac-A-Tee, to Performance Pipelining, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,584,300 and for a 3% contingency
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to approve the award of Option Year 2 to Contract 20-032, Sanitary Sewer Service Lateral Lining and Vac-A-Tee, to Performance Pipelining, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,584,300 and for a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Chirico, Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White
N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
P. NEW BUSINESS:
Water charges
Gustin asked what is the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) actual water dollar cost and Naperville’s actual charge to customers.
Blenniss clarified the following:
Ending the year on December 31, 2021:
DWC wholesale volumetric rate is $4.97 per 1,000 gallons.
Naperville residential retail volumetric rate per 1,000 gallons is $2.73.
Combined charges are $7.70 per 1,000 gallons.
Starting on January 1, 2022:
DWC wholesale volumetric water rate $4.97 per 1,000 gallons.
Naperville residential retail volumetric rate per 1,000 gallons is $2.78.
Combined charges are $7.75 per 1,000 gallons.
DWC is on a May 1st fiscal year and any rate changes are provided to the City in late March or early April each year.
Staff recognition
Holzhauer recognized Police Counselor, Eirene Boulougouris, for outstanding work and community leadership.
Q. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of December 21, 2021 at 8:11 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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