Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met April 7

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Declaration of Quorum

5. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person, Additional Public Comment Period - Agenda Item 18)

6. Approval of Minutes

A. City Council - Approval of Minutes — February 18, 2025

B. Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole — February 19, 2025

C. Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole — February 26, 2025

D. City Council - Approval of Minutes – March 3, 2025

7. Receiving of Communications

8. Mayor's Report

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Appointment of Valerie Kazich to the Environmental Committee

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Reappointment of John Breslin to the Police Pension Board

C. Introduction and Presentation of Metronet Fiber Provider

9. City Clerk's Report

10. City Administrator's Report

11. Department Head Information/Questions

A. Police Department – Annual Report 2024

B. Municipal Services

12. Treasurer's Report

A. Warrant Number — 24-25-22

B. Warrant Number — 24-25-23

C. Monthly Report — February 2025

13. Standing Committee Reports

14. Questions and Comments — Agenda Related (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any item on the Council’s Agenda – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve:

• The Annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Beginning at 9:30 A.M., Sponsored by the Darien Lions Club and

• Authorizing the Police Department to Assist in Traffic Control and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Streets for the Fourth of July Parade: From the Jewel Parking Lot, North on Cass Avenue to 71st Street; East on 71st Street to Clarendon Hills Road; South on Clarendon Hills Road to Hinsdale South High School

B. Consideration of a Motion Approving the Darien Youth Club and Darien Lions Club Opening Day Parade and Waiving the Police Department Expenses

C. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Windy City Amusements, Inc. Dated March 17, 2025, to Provide Amusement Rides and Attractions Commencing on May 23, 2025 and Ending May 26, 2025, for Darien Memorial Day Bash held at Chestnut Court

D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Release of Executive Session Minutes That no Longer Require Confidentiality

E. Consideration of a Motion Accepting a Proposal from Steve Piper and Sons, Inc., for Tub Grinding Services in an Amount not to Exceed $6,500.00

F. Consideration of a Motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of Darien

G. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from Sprinklers, Inc., for the Spring Startup and Winter Shutdown Maintenance and Backflow Prevention Testing of City Owned Irrigation Systems and Potable Water Backflow Preventers as per the Schedule of Unit Prices.

H. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Waiving of the Competitive Bid Process and Accepting a Proposal from Mosca Design for the Purchase of Holiday Lighting and Decorative Displays at a Cost not to Exceed $35,000

I. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Accepting the Extension of a Proposal at the Unit Price for Sidewalk Grinding from Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $250,000

J. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Amending Title 5A, Zoning Regulations, of the Darien City Code (PZC2025-02: Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update)

K. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Amending the Policy for Advertising at the Marquee Sign (Southwest Corner of Cass and Plainfield Road)

L. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Master License Agreement with Metro Fibernet, LLC. for the Use of the City’s Rights-ofWay for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Telecommunication Facilities

17. New Business

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving the 2025-2026 Budget

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Amending Section 6C-4-7 of the Darien City Code, "Water Consumption Charges

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the City’s Fire and Police Commission to Amend Its Rules to Allow for the Selection of New Police Hires from Among the Top Three Candidates on an Eligibility List

D. Consideration of a Motion Directing Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the City Code Relating to Commercial Vehicles and Parking Restrictions throughout the City

18. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

19. Adjournment

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