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400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chambers Agenda Introductory Language Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public attending the meeting may do so subject to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing face coverings at all times while inside City buildings. TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 - AT&T) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT OR SPEAK LIVE AT THE MEETING: To address the City Council in-person in City Council Chambers, members of the public must register by 4 p.m. on January 18 at: www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways: 1. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on January 18. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of comments will be announced during the City Council meeting. 2. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda item. The names of participants who submitted position statements will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the City Council meeting. 3. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the Council during the meeting must sign up to speak by 4 p.m. on January 18. Online sign-up closes at 4 p.m. on January 18, at which time no other speakers or comments will be accepted. There will be no on-site speaker sign up. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 2/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: • Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on January 18. • Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by calling (630) 305-5300. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code. • ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. • SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes. Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented. • IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up. 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 City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 2/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to allow Councilman Leong to participate via teleconference due to illness. The motion carried by a voice vote. Also Present City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Marcie Schatz; City Attorney, Mike DiSanto; Director of Community Services/City Clerk, Pam Gallahue; Deputy Police Chief, Bob Lee; Director of Finance, Rachel Mayer; Director of TED, Bill Novack; Director of Public Utilities - Electric, Brian Groth; Director of Public Utilities - Water, Darrell Blenniss, Jr.; Director of Public Works, Dick Dublinski, Communications Specialist, Ryan Rey Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, NCTV-17 E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: The pledge was given. F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: 1. Proclaim January 2022 as “Naperville Community Television Channel 17 Month” in the City of Naperville Councilman Hinterlong presented the Proclamation to representatives from NCTV 17. G. PUBLIC FORUM: Unclaimed property funds Representative Janet Yang Rohr and Mike Frerichs (Illinois State Treasurer) presented a check to the City for more than $55,000, discussed statistics, and explained how residents can find if they are due unclaimed property funding. Power supply Howard Salk (Clean Energy Alliance of Naperville) discussed why the City should oversee Naperville’s power supply, the carbon capture project, and stated that the City should review and approve IMEA’s upcoming annual budget. Krieger explained that IMEA is on an April 30 fiscal year end schedule, that the City has not yet received the FY23 budget, that upon receipt staff can circulate to the Council and evaluate whether it should be agenda item for discussion although the City has no authority to approve/disprove the budget. Council discussed the importance of deliberately reviewing the budget when it is received. Downtown parking enforcement Danielle Tufano (Downtown Naperville Alliance) informed the Council that the DNA has asked the police department to increase enforcement of on-street City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 2/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 parking. IMEA contract with Vistra Catherine Clarkin (Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force) urged the Council to replace Vistra with renewable energy. Krieger explained the Vistra contact was predominately coal-based, that IMEA has started entering into contracts for solar and is actively seeking additional renewables as appropriate. 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: A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to approve the Consent Agenda including waiving the first reading on item I8. 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 12/01/2021 through 12/31/2021 for a total of $34,173,064.41 Council approved. 2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of January 4, 2022 Council approved. 3. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for February, March and April 2022 Council approved. 4. Approval of Mayoral appointments to various Boards and Commissions Council approved. 5. Approve the award of Bid 22-027, Large Diameter Water Meter Testing and Repair/Replacement Services to, HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $605,750 and for a three-year term Council approved. 6. Approve the award of Bid 21-391, Molded Rubber and Cold Shrink Products, to Fletcher-Reinhardt Company and Universal Utility Supply Company for an amount not to exceed $115,919.20 and for a one-year term City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 2/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 Council approved. 7. Approve the award of Option Year Three to Contract 17-219, Public Safety Uniforms and Equipment to Galls and Lawmen’s & Shooter’s Supply Inc. for an amount not to exceed $119,000 and for a one-year term Council approved. 8. Pass an ordinance amending Title 11 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 3 (Truck Routes) Section 3 (Weight-Truck Routes) of the Naperville Municipal Code to delete the weight restriction for the 5th Avenue Bridge over Cress Creek Council discussed overnight and truck parking issues near the bridge, that the area is not a truck route, the impact to school busses, and truck parking near Fairway. Enactment No.: ORD 22-004 Council passed. 9. Pass an ordinance reserving the City’s 2022 Volume Cap Enactment No.: ORD 22-005 Council passed. 10. Adopt the resolution of Official Intent for Reimbursement of Capital Projects Enactment No.: RES 22-01 Council adopted. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: K. OLD BUSINESS: L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE: N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the proposed CY2022 Social Services Grant funding allocations Council discussed the allocation process, the appropriateness of the low/mod income scoring criteria, the location of the grantees, the impact to Naperville residents, the need to increase the focus on children and families, the amount given to the Council for allocation, and whether or not to change the CY22 criteria now and start again. City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 2/2/2022 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 Gallahue responded that low/mod income is 10% of the overall application score, that organizations outside of Naperville can apply for funding but the program must serve Naperville residents, that staff does not recommend changing the rules at this time because the organizations have applied based on the criteria that has already been set, and that staff will take the feedback from the Council and propose changes for CY23. A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Hinterlong, to approve the proposed CY2022 Social Services Grant funding allocations. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Bruzan Taylor, Gustin, Hinterlong, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Sullivan, and White Nay: 1- Chirico P. NEW BUSINESS: Volume cap Chirico discussed the volume cap and proposed partnering with a bank to develop a program assisting first-time homebuyers. Council discussed previous first-time homebuyer programs, the importance of financial education assistance, and tying a proposal to affordable housing initiatives. Krieger discussed that the City ceded tax exempt status to a bank in the past and that it was not particularly successful, but staff can evaluate again with the new banking partner and bring back a recommendation. Mayer explained the volume cap, that the City must partner with a private entity, that an RFP is out for property on the south side, and staff can discuss this idea with the organization that is ultimately selected. Lost and found Gustin asked how often the City reviews lost and found. Mayer explained that staff has a new annual review process. Q. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of January 18, 2022 at 8:02 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote. /S/ Pam Gallahue Pam Gallahue, PhD Community Services Director/City Clerk City of Naperville Page 6 Printed on 2/2/2022