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Regular Meeting

Wheaton, IL · February 21, 2023

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WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER | COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNE FITCH | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60)87 February 21,2023 1. CalltoOrderand RollCall The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilman Brown Councilwoman Bray-Parker Absent: None CityStaffPhysically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager John Duguay, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering 2. Report of City Manager City Manager Dzugan welcomed new City Attorney, Dawn Didier. 3. Report of City Attorney City Attorney Didier stated serving the City is an honor and a privilege she looks forward to. 4. Citizens to be Heard Kerry Mansour, 217 E. Union Avenue, expressed concern regarding the City Council's Board and Commission member appointment process and urged City Council to reevaluate the process. 5. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - February 6, 2023, as 1. submitted. Roll Call Vote: WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21,2023 Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker r Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-05, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 42 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), Article IV (City Parks) Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-05, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 42 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions), Article IV (City Parks), be passed. City Manager Dzugan noted the Ordinance amending Chapter 42, City Parks was continued for consideration at the February 6, 2023 City Council meeting. He stated based on Council feedback, Section 42-106.3(a) was modified to only prohibit organized sporting and athletic recreation activities. He noted that Adams Park is now recognized as a Level 1 Accredited Arboretum. Councilwoman Fitch statedshewas happyto heartheparkis nowofficiallycharacterized asan accredited arboretum as it has always had the look and feel ofone. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-06, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Articles II, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV and XIX Relating to Group Care Homes Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2023-06, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Articles II, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV and XIX Relatingto Group Care hlomes, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the next two agenda items result from actions to eliminate the Group hlome Care Commission by having Group Care Home licenses reviewed administratively. He stated this change 1. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21, 2023 required amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code as well as the incorporation of changes recommended by Legal in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-07, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 26 (Business), Article VI, (Group Care Homes) Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that 0-2023-07, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 26 (Business), Article VI, (Group Care Homes), be passed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 9. Approve Appointments to City Boards and Commissions Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Rochelle Favalle be appointed to the Commission on Aging, and Sam Hardy and Brianna Henley be appointed to the Community Relations Commission for three- year terms through February 21, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21, 2023 Councilman Brown Nays: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Absent: None Motion Carried 10. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Thomas Road City Manager Dzugan highlighted the Ordinance creates specific parking limitations along the north side of Thomas Road for student parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on school days only with a valid Wheaton North High School Parking Permit displayed. 11. Approval of An Application for a Class A Liquor License - Maypole Restaurant Wheaton LLC DBA Maypole - 121 W. Front Street Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that An Application for a Class A Liquor License - Maypole Restaurant Wheaton LLC DBA Maypole - 121 W. Front Street, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 12. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Wesley Street/Wheaton Avenue City Manager Dzugan stated the Ordinance amends the traffic code to clarify the 30-minute parking on Wheaton Avenue in front of the Post Office and Wesley Street in front of City Hall as those spaces in the past were identified to allow parking for customers after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends. In response to Councilwoman Fitch and Councilwoman Bray-Parker, City Manager Dzugan confirmed revised signage will clarify the parking times. 13. Adopt Resolution R-2023-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 353 with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for Asphalt Milling Services to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.'s Cost Proposal Y. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Februar/21, 2023 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 353 with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for Asphalt Milling Services to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.'s Cost Proposal, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the City of Wheaton doesn't own a large milling machine and therefore an outside company will mill certain streets as an efficient approach to support the City's in house paving program. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 14. Adopt Resolution R-2023-08, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 352 with DuKane Asphalt Company for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in DuKane Asphalt Company's Cost Proposal Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-08, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 352 with DuKane Asphalt Company for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in DuKane Asphalt Company's Cost Proposal, be adopted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 15. Adopt Resolution R-2023-09, A Resolution Authorizing the Rental of One (1) Asphalt Roller from Altorfer Industries, Inc. for a Five (5) Month Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $35,965 Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2023-09, A Resolution Authorizing the Rental of One (1) Asphalt Roller from Altorfer Industries, Inc. for a Five (5) Month Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $35,965, be adopted. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Februan/21,2023 City Manager Dzugan noted the rental of the large roller will allow for an efficient process to pave 4 miles of City Streets. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 16. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #23-02/ Special Use Permit/ 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road/ Schultz Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded to Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA#23-02/Special Use Permit/ 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road/Schultz City Manager Dzugan detailed the Special Use Permit for a 1,600 square foot detached garage was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board following changes made to the applicant's initial plan based on concerns expressed by the board. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Motion to Direct City Attorney to prepare An Ordinance Accepting the Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #23-02/ Special Use Permit/ 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road/ Schultz Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Weller seconded the Motion to Direct City Attorney to prepare An Ordinance Accepting the Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #23-02/ Special Use Permit/ 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road/ Schultz. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins 1. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Februar/21,2023 Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 17. Adopt Resolution R-2023-10, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 358 with Ostrander Construction for the City Hall Administration Renovation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $169,995 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2023-10, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 358 with Ostrander Construction for the City hlall Administration Renovation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $169,995, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan highlighted six bids were received for the renovation of the second-floor administrative section of City Hall which was last renovated 30 years ago. hle confirmed the project would be funded from the Building RenewalFund. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 18. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-08, An Ordinance Amending the Calendar Year 2023 Budget Contained in Ordinance No. 0-2022-57 Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-08, An Ordinance Amending the Calendar Year 2023 Budget Contained in Ordinance No. 0-2022-57, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends a budget oversite to fund furniture equipment from the Capital Equipment fund for the second-floor renovation. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21, 2023 MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch c' Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 19. Adopt Resolution R-2023-11, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 357 with Corporate Concepts, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Furniture for the City Hall Administration Renovation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $49,020 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2023-11, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 357 with Corporate Concepts, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Furniture for the City Hall Administration Renovation for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $49,020, be adopted. Councilwoman Bray-Parker stated she is pleased with the renovation project as it reflects the City's sense ofpride. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 20. Approval ofWarrant Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Warrant No. 842 in the amount of $1,411,448.86, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: None 1- Motion Carried Unanimously WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 21, 2023 21. Adjournment Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: March 6, 2023 r 1