City Council Meetings

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Suess Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Absent: None City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager James Knippen, City Attorney William Murphy, Police Chief Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: John Duguay, Assistant City Manager Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Tracy Jones, Staff Planner Daniel Peck, PR Coordinator Andrea Rosedale, Executive Assistant 2. Presentations Mayor Suess presided over a Police promotion/swearing-in ceremony for Sergeant Brian Gabryel’s promotion to Lieutenant and Officer Roberto Miroballi’s promotion to Sergeant following remarks by Chief Murphy. Mayor Suess read a proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Little Popcorn Store. Ms. Donna Wakefield thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition and stated they were kicking off their anniversary today which is National Popcorn Day. 3. Citizens to be Heard None. 4. Consent Agenda Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 19, 2021 1. Approve the minutes of the January 4, 2021 regular Wheaton City Council meeting as submitted. 2. Approve bond waiver and authorize issuance of raffle license to Lincoln Elementary School. Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Approve Appointment to City Boards/Commissions Mayor Suess moved and Councilwoman Fitch seconded that Laura Peccarelli be appointed to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Pass Ordinance O-2021-02, An Ordinance Amending City of Wheaton Ordinance Nos. E-3422, E- 3607, E-3636, E-3641 and E-4146 Authorizing an Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development – Rice Lake Square Shopping Center – Parcel 7 – Blue Bird Day Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that O-2021-02, An Ordinance Amending City of Wheaton Ordinance Nos. E-3422, E-3607, E-3636, E-3641 and E-4146 Authorizing an Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development – Rice Lake Square Shopping Center – Parcel 7 – Blue Bird Day, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the proposed ordinance would amend the existing PUD for Rice Lake Square shopping center to allow Blue Bird Day to operate from the space previously occupied by Loyola Medical. He stated the use by Blue Bird is considered a nursery school use and permitted under the C-5 zoning district. City Manager Dzugan also stated this amendment is by definition considered a major 2 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 19, 2021 change to the PUD but can be considered without a public hearing upon finding the changes will be in substantial conformity with the original PUD. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Adopt Resolution R-2021-04, A Resolution for the Adoption of a Complete Streets Policy Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Resolution R-2021-04, A Resolution for the Adoption of a Complete Streets Policy, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan advised that several months ago during discussions about the City’s ability to receive grant funding for Gary Avenue, staff recommended the adoption of a Complete Streets Policy to increase chances for grant funding and to provide general direction for staff while reviewing transportation projects. He stated the overall goal of the policy is to improve review for all modes of travel within the City. Councilman Barbier stated he was happy to see this policy and the performance measures. Councilwoman Bray-Parker stated it was encouraging to see this policy. She questioned if the Bicycle Advisory Commission was consulted. City Manager Dzugan advised Assistant City Manager Duguay will meet with the Commission to coordinate their comments with staff on development and review of annual transportation projects. Councilwoman Fitch feels the City is already doing some of the things set out in the policy, but feels it is important to state it in a policy. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 3 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 19, 2021 4 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 19, 2021 8. Council Comment Councilwoman Bray-Parker noted that Monday was Martin Luther King Day and wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the work and spirit of Martin Luther King. She stated one of his beliefs was that life’s most urgent question is “what are you doing for others?” 9. Approval of Warrant Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilwoman Fitch seconded that Warrant No. 792 in the amount of $1,608,429.03, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Fitch Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Adjournment Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Rutledge Councilman Zaruba Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Sharon Barrett-Hagen City Clerk Submitted for Approval: February 1, 2021 5