Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met June 3

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:37pm.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 Roll Call-Ward 1

Present: Marti Deuter, Jake Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby

Absent: Jennifer Veremis, Chris Jensen, and Noel Talluto

11 Present, 3 Absent

Also Present: City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Finance Director Coyle, IT Director Kravitz, Public Works Director Balicki, Police Chief McLean, and Fire Chief Dufort.

2. Promotions: Oath of Office - Mayor Levin delivered the Oath of Office for Battalion Chief promotion, Michael Heusing and Lieutenant promotion, Jacob Richard.

3. Presentation - Mayor Levin recognized the Youth Advisory Committee of the Elmhurst Commission on Youth.

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None

5. Public Forum

Public comments in support of a cease fire resolution were made by the following: Hatem Aleigh, Iham Ul Hag, Nathan Perrin, Keith Larson, Linda Medina, Sawsan Abu Baker, Fayez Khozindar, Syeda Waseem, Roohi Fathima, Patty Droogan, Nisreen Zaki, Simeren Silverstein, Ami El Shareif, Reema Syeda Kamroun (also spoke of hate crimes/safety), Kaman Khan, Mariam Akham, and Huma (did not give last name).

6. Announcements - None

7. Consent Agenda

7.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole on May 13, 2024

7.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on May 20, 2024

7.3 Accounts Payable - June 03, 2024 - 3,150,648.65

7.4 Appointment of Dannee Polomsky to the Public Arts Commission

7.5 Appointment of Jackelyn Lopez-Barrera and Eric Pulia to the Veterans Commission

7.6 Appointment of Trent Grossman to the Commission on Youth

7.7 Re-appointment of Jennifer Vince to the Senior Commission

7.8 Report - Case Number 24 P 06 – Conditional Use Permits for an Outdoor Theatre and Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances (DP&Z)

7.9 Report - Pedestrian Safety – RRFB Installations (PA&S)

7.10 Report - Van Auken Street and Armitage Avenue Intersection Evaluation (PA&S)

7.11 ZO-10-2024 - An Ordinance Granting Sign Variations to the Property Commonly Known as 400 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, Illinois

7.12 MCO-05-2024 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 Entitled “Liquor” of The Elmhurst Municipal Code

7.13 O-33-2024 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage And Cook Counties, Illinois

7.14 O-34-2024 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award-Purchase Order for the Purchase of Concrete Streetlight Poles

7.15 O-35-2024 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Waive Bidding and Purchase One (1) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV 3WT Truck and Authorizing the Disposal and Sale of One (1) 2015 Ford F150 4x4 Truck for the City’s Police Department

7.16 O-36-2024 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Waive Bidding and Purchase One (1) 2024 Ford F550 4x4 Dump Truck and One (1) 2024 F450 4x4 Dump Truck and Authorizing the Disposal and Sale of (1) 1999 Ford F350 4x2 Truck, (1) 2001 Ford F350 4x4 Truck, and (1) 2005 Ford F450 4x4 Truck

7.17 R-55-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Renewal Contract for the 2024 Crack Sealing and Seal Coating Program

7.18 R-56-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2024 Pavement Striping Program

7.19 R-57-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2024 Asphalt Rejuvenating (Reclamite) Program

7.20 R-58-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance of a Notice of Award And Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for The 2024 Concrete Pavement Patching Project For the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

Mayor Levin pulled item 7.2 from the consent agenda for corrections to be made and will be on the agenda at the next meeting. The Mayor also pulled item 7.12.

7.12 Mayor Levin explained reasoning the item was pulled from the last meeting. To clarify, it was not brought back to committee. Mayor stated there were some technical amendments needed to be made in conjunction of discussion with the city attorney. There were no changes to the work done in committee.

Ayes: Marti Deuter, Jake Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

8. Committee Report(s)

8.1 Report - Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Homes for a Changing Region Program (DP&Z)

Alderman Deuter moved to accept the report. Alderman Park seconded. Alderman Deuter spoke in support of the report in summary.

Ayes: Marti Deuter, Jake Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

9. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

9.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Explore Elmhurst Trolley will run Fridays and Saturdays through September 14th, Noon to Midnight. Wednesday, 6/12, the Downtown Planning Vision Workshop, 6:30pm, Elmhurst University Frick Center and the Committee of the Whole meeting will be 6/10 at 8pm to update the process to council. Farmers Market will be June - October on Wednesdays from 7am - 1pm at York/Vallette. French Market will be at the city parking lot by the 180 W. Park building Park/Prospect on Sundays 6/9-9/29, 9am - 2pm. Elmhurst Cycling Classic Saturday 6/8 at 10am and pro race at 5pm. Mayor Levin was sworn in as President of DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.

9.2  City Manager Grabowski - Roll Calls began for Police Department and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer. Tuesday, 6/4 at Seminole and Parkside, and Thursday 6/6 at Willow and Schiller, 7-8pm. Roll call information on locations can be found on the police department facebook page.

10. Other Business

Alderman Brennan wished City Manager Grabowski a Happy birthday on behalf of council, staff, and residents

11. Adjournment - Alderman Brennan moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Hill seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.

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