City Council Meetings
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · June 19, 2023
Minutes
WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER 1 COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY.PARKER 1 COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN
COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING | COUNCILWOMAN L.YNN ROBBINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WEL.LER
r WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187
Mondayjune 19, 2023
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll
call, the following were:
Physically Present: MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
CityStaffPhysically
Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager
John Duguay, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Didier, City Attorney
James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering
Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer
Princeton Youker, Deputy Police Chief
Brian Gabryel, Police Lieutenant
Jolanta Moryl, Assistant Director of Finance
Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk
City Staff Electronically
Present: Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent
2. Presentations
Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to the community proclaiming June 19 through June 25th as
Pride Week in the City of Wheaton.
Mrs. Glennette Tilley Turner shared a presentation on the historical significance of Juneteenth which
commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. She shared Wheaton's history as a stop on the
Underground Railroad and spoke about some ofthe many African American residents who have made significant
contributions to the community.
3. Citizens to be Heard
Kelly Hemmer, President of PFLAG DuPage thanked the Mayor and City Council for presenting the Pride
Proclamation and for their support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Erica Nelson, Chair ofthe Community Relations Commission, thanked the Mayor and City Council members for
their leadership and lifting the community.
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Elizabeth Albert, Wheaton resident, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the Proclamation and
recognized the community's support of diversity and inclusion. r
4. Consent Agenda
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the
ConsentAgenda items:
1. Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - June 5, 2023, as submitted.
2. Adopt Resolution R-2023-46, A Resolution Approving 1502 East Roosevelt Road Consolidation.
3. Approve Application for an Outdoor Special Event Liquor License - Downtown Wheaton Association -
SummerWine Walk.
4. Approve Bond Waiver/Raffle License - DuPage County 4-H Foundation.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Approve Appointments to City Commission
Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Andrea Clayton and Mariaines Valdez be appointed
to the Community Relations Commission for three-year terms through June 19,2026.
Rolt Call Vote:
Ayes: MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Adopt Resolution R-2023-47, A Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of Agreement No. 366 with Flock
Safety to Provide Additional Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras for a One (1) Year Lease and a
Total Amount Not to Exceed $138,500 (5 Votes to Pass) 1
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Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2023-47, A Resolution Authorizing the
Amendment of Agreement No. 366 with Flock Safety to Provide Additional Automated License Plate Recognition
Cameras for a One (1) Year Lease and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $138,500, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated a one-year $138,500 grant was secured for 44 additional Automated License Plate
Recognition Cameras to be located on private property at several entrances and exits of shopping centers and
two public garages through a one-year lease.
Deputy Police Chief Youker stated the next two agenda items, funded by lllinois Attorney General Retail Crime
Task Force Grants, would enhance public safety and its response to deter criminals and increase the desirability
of retailers to operate in Wheaton.
Lieutenant Gabryel, reviewed camera locations. In response to Councilman Clousing, he confirmed there is no
cost associated with the removal of all equipment at the end of the contract.
In response to Mrs. Mary Landreth, Gary Ave, Deputy Police Chief Youker stated that cameras were not secured
for Wheaton Town Square as the focus was on businesses with large volumes oftraffic.
Councilman Barbier requested an evaluation of data be shared to determine the product value at end of the
lease term.
CouncilmanWellerremindedthecommunitythesoftware isstrictlyto monitor license plates and is notforfacial
recognition.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Park
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
7. Adopt Resolution R-2023-48, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 383 with Fusus
for a One-Year Lease of Camera Integration Software and Core Network Appliances for a Total Amount Not to
Exceed $150,000 (5 Votes to Pass)
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2023-48, A Resolution Authorizing the
Execution of Agreement No. 383 with Fusus for a One-Year Lease of Camera Integration Software and Core
Network Appliances for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $150,000, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated Fusus is a cloud-based camera integration system which allows for the linking of
public and private cameras, including the City's body worn cameras. hle confirmed the one-year lease is also paid
for by a grant from the lllinois Attorney General's Organized Retail Crime Task Force. hle stated exit strategies at
lease termination would be dependent upon the value determined following an evaluation.
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Deputy Police ChiefYoukershared a diagram to illustratethe operatingtopologyof Fusus. He confirmed data is
CJIS compliant on the GOV Cloud through AWS and that camera sharing, and the level of sharing may be
restricted by the camera system owner. He detailed that Memorandums of Understanding with the owners of
retail, private properties, schools, the Park District and Wheaton College will integrate camera systems to allow
linking.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimousjv
8. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-22, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Liquor Control Ordinance, Chapter 6
- Alcoholic Beverages Class Z Liquor License - Private Pickleball Club
Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that 0-2023-22, An Ordinance Amending the
Wheaton Liquor Control Ordinance, Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Beverages Class Z Liquor License - Private Pickleball
Club, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated the Liquor Control Commission recommended approval of the Class Z license to
allow for the sale of beer and wine to members of a private pickleball club.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
9. Approve Application for a Class Z Liquor License - Pickled - 288 E. Geneva Rd.
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded to Approve an Application for a Class Z Liquor
License - Pickled - 288 E. Geneva Rd.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier 1,
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Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
10. Adopt Resolution R-2023-49, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt from Compass
Minerals America, Inc. through the Joint Purchasing Program with DuPage County to be Purchased on an as
Needed Basis at the Price Per Ton Set Forth in Compass Minerals America, Inc.'s Cost Proposal
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-49, A Resolution Authorizing the
Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt from Compass Minerals America, Inc. through the Joint Purchasing Program with
DuPage County to be Purchased on an as Needed Basis at the Price Per Ton Set Forth in Compass Minerals
America, Inc.'s Cost Proposal, be adopted.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
11. Adopt Resolution R-2023-50, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 384 with Herlihy
Mid-Continent Company for the Creekside Drive Bridge Replacement for a Total Amount Not to Exceed
$1,343,159.23
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2023-50, A Resolution Authorizing the
Execution of Agreement No. 384 with Herlihy Mid-Continent Company for the Creekside Drive Bridge
Replacement for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,343,159.23, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the cost to replace the bridge is $750,000 over budget. He detailed that based on
bids received and a review of line-item expenses, rebidding would not result in a cost reduction as it appears the
initial estimate was inaccurate from the engineers. He stated the bridge is an important north to south linkage
particularly to our fire and emergency response.
In response to Councilman Brown, City Manager Dzugan confirmed the Capital Project Fund contains sufficient
funds to cover the over budget expense.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
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Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
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Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Receive Planning & Zoning Report Re: ZA #23-11/ FAR and Front Yard Setback Variations/ 603 N. West
Street/ Pearse and Pass Ordinance 0-2023-23, An Ordinance Granting Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Front Yard
Setback Variations on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 603 N. West Street - Pearse
Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Planning and Zoning Report Re: ZA #23-11/
FAR and Front Yard Setback Variations/ 603 N. West Street/ Pearse, be received.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
City Manager Dzugan stated the recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board would approve
variations from the required 40% to 44.6% for floor area ratio and an approximate 2-foot front yard setback
variation.
Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-23, An Ordinance Granting Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) and Front Yard Setback Variations on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 603 N. West
Street - Pearse, be passed.
Roll Calt Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
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13. Receive Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Councilwoman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022, be received.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimously
Anthony Cervini from Sikich presented an overview ofthe Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). He
stated the City voluntarily prepares the ACFR that goes above and beyond what you are required to provide and
present in terms of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as compiled statutes to offer full
disclosure and transparency to taxpayers. He highlighted the City's receipt of the Government Finance Officers
Association Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting. Mr. Cervini stated the
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is an executive summary that contains comparative information
and offers context to financial information throughout the ACFR. hle stated the City received a clean, unmodified
opinion on the City's financials as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and is the highest level of
assurance as auditors they can provide. In addition, they reported no deficiencies or material weaknesses were
noted duringthe course ofthe audit and stated the City's internal control structure was sound based on their
review.
In response to Mayor Suess, Mr. Cervini stated the adjustments are for recording the impact related to IMRF
and the public safety pension funds and updating the actuarially determined figures in the ACFR from the
actuarial valuation reports as of December 31, 2022.
14. Council Comment
Councilwoman Robbins highlighted upcoming events this summer including the Andy Warhol Exhibit at the
College of DuPage and Vintage Rides hosted by the DWA. She reported on new retail and restaurant businesses
opening in Wheaton and thanked Jim Kozik, Vicky Austin and Allison Orr for their contributions to Wheaton's
growth.
Councilman Brown stated that proclamations should not distract from the business ofthe City Council. He stated
that proclamations are at the discretion of the Mayor and are not voted on by the Council and may leave out
numerous otherworthygroups and individuals.
Councilman Clousing thanked the Wheaton Fire Department for the tour. He welcomed Punch Barber Shop on
Liberty. He stated that Rudy Keller coordinated the return of the Field of Honor at Seven Gables Park on June
30th through July 4th and highlighted 10,000 visitors are expected this year. He stated that Jim Cornelison will
sing the National Anthem at 7pm on July 2" . He noted that he is also not in favor of the use of blanket
proclamations that don't recognize resident accomplishments.
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Mayor Suess reflected upon the grand opening of the new Chipotle restaurant at 4105 Naperville Road.
15. Approval of Warrant
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Warrant No. 850 in the amount of
$1,510,178.43, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
16. Adjournment
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council
Meeting be adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Ayes:
Roll Call Vote:
Councilwoman Robbins
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Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Rosedale
CityClerk
Submitted for Approval: July 17, 2023 u