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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 r WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 March6,2023 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: MayorSuess 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 Robert Brill, Fire Chief Pat Keegan, Director of Information Technology James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Peter Vassios, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Benda, Assistant Fire Chief Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk 2. Presentation MayorSuess presided overthe swearing-in ceremonyoffirefighterJeremiah McCue preceded by remarks from Chief Brill. 3. Citizens to be Heard Rachel Bautista, 2028 Chatham Drive, Chair of the Community Relations Commission, expressed concerns regarding the City Council's Board and Commission member appointment process and urged City Council to revise the process and outline criteria for selection. Erica Nelson, 1734 Kay Road, Vice Chair ofthe Community Relations Commission, expressed concerns and questioned the City Council's Board and Commission member appointment process. Laurie Swanson Oberhelman, 1333 Gamon Road, member of the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission, expressed concerns regarding the Board and Commission member appointment process and asked City L Council for clarification and transparency. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 6, 2023 Mayor Suess responded to the preceding citizen comments referencing the City Code which states appointments are made by the mayor with the approval of the Council and confirmed submitted applications are circulated to Council following mayoral review. r' 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Brown 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 21, 2023, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R-2023-12, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property (Fire Department). 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 5. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-09, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Thomas Road Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2023-09, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Thomas Road, be passed. City Manager Dzugan noted the ordinance creates specific parking limitations along the north side of Thomas Road for student parking between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on school days only with a valid parking permit from Wheaton North. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: None 1 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 6, 2023 Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-10, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Wesley/Wheaton Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that 0-2023-10, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Wesley/Wheaton, be passed. 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. 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 7. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-11, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road - Schultz Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2023-11, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 1877 S. Wiesbrook Road - Schultz, be passed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Approve Reappointment to City Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Suzanne Menneke be reappointed to the Commission on Aging for a three- year term through March 6, 2026. 3 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 6, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: MayorSuess f" Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilman Brown Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 9. Adopt Resolution R-2023-13, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 361 with Thomas Engineering Group LLC. for Phase 2 Engineering Services for the Gary Avenue Reconstruction Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $434,581.16 (5 votes for approval) Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2023-13, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 361 with Thomas Engineering Group LLC. for Phase 2 Engineering Services for the Gary Avenue Reconstruction Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $434,581.16, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the project in coordination and cooperation with the Park District, Forest Preserve and DuPage County to construct improvement along Gary Avenue from Harrison Avenue to Jewel Road in 2024. He detailed that Thomas Engineering completed the Phase 1 scope and staff recommended their engagement to complete Phase 2. 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 10. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-12, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances E-3191, E-3328, F-1260, F-1578, F-1676, F-1935, F-1963 and 0-2021-35 - Danada Square East Shopping Center - Nordstrom Rack Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that 0-2023-12, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances E-3191, E-3328, F-1260, F-1578, F-1676, F-1935, F-1963 and 0-2021-35 - Danada Square East Shopping Center- Nordstrom Rack, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the request to amend the Danada East Planned Unit Development to permit fagade and significant interior improvements to permit Nordstrom Rack to occupy current vacant space. hle confirmed the amendment can be done without a public hearing provided the City Council grants the 4 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 6, 2023 major change finding the changes are in substantial conformity with the original Planned Unit Development. Councilman Weller stated he is pleased to see continued investment and development in the Danada East and Rice Lake area. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 11. Adopt Resolution R-2023-14, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 360 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for the Renewal of Software Services for a One (1) Year Term for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $161,317.80 Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-14, A Resolution Authorizingthe Execution ofAgreement No. 360withTylerTechnologies, lnc.,forthe Renewal ofSoftware Services for a One (1) Year Term for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $161,317.80, 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 Unanimously 12. Adopt Resolution R-2023-15, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from Dinges Fire Company Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $28,214 Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-15, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from Dinges Fire Company Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $28,214, be adopted. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 6, 2023 Ayes: Roll Call Vote: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins r Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 13. Adopt Resolution R-2023-16, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement with Wheaton Park District/Memorial Park (Wheaton Municipal Band) Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2023-16, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement with Wheaton Park District/Memorial Park (Wheaton Municipal Band), be adopted. City Manager Dzugan detailed the resolution authorized the execution of a license agreement with the Wheaton Park District for the Wheaton Municipal Band to the Memorial Park Bandshell during the 2023 season. 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. Council Comment Councilwoman Fitch thanked the Wheaton League of Women Voters and City Staff for the well- coordinated candidate forum. She stated the community videos of the forum are available to view online through the City's Vimeo. Councilman Brown congratulated Benet Academy Girl's Basketball Team on their participation in the State Finals. Councilman Brown appreciated comments shared by citizens regarding the appointment process. He noted the previous appointment process was fluid. L.  WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March6,2023 r 15. Approval of Warrant Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Warrant No. 843 in the amount of $1,146,609.14, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 16. Adjournment Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:42 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 20, 2023 1. r 1