Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2022-03-07

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Agenda

 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Monday, March 7, 2022 6:30 PM Council Chambers



 Agenda Introductory Language
 TO SPEAK LIVE AT THE MEETING: To address the Commission, members of the
 public may sign up with staff immediately prior to the meeting.

 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
 • Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting
 should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on
 March 7.

 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 Commission 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.

 • IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time
 during the meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public
 record and then address remarks to the Commission 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:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:



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D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 22-0302 Approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 minutes of February 7, 2022

2. 22-0303 Receive presentations from Gorman & Company LLC and Mercy Housing
 Lakefront regarding the development of City-owned property at 103rd
 Street and Route 59 and direct staff accordingly

E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:

G. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
 be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
 630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
 will be made to allow for meeting participation.




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City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540




 Meeting Minutes

 Monday, March 7, 2022

 6:30 PM



 Council Chambers



Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes March 7, 2022
Commission

 Agenda Introductory Language
 TO SPEAK LIVE AT THE MEETING: To address the Commission, members of the
 public may sign up with staff immediately prior to the meeting.

 PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
 • Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting
 should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on
 March 7.

 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 Commission 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.

 • IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time
 during the meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public
 record and then address remarks to the Commission 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.
Note

Note


A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Commissioner Mark Rice agreed to serve as Acting Chair in the absence of the
 Chair, Bradford Miller. Acting Chair Rice called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:

 Also Present: Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator; Amy Emery,
 Operations Manager (TED); Geneace Williams, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
 Manager, and Maya Raman, Student Representative
 Present 9- Jim Bergeron, Sha'Ron Booker, Diana Hawken, Alex Jacobs, Patrick Kelly, Linda
 Kuhn, Brian Palm, Mark Rice, and Nate Wilson

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 Absent 2- Shree Gurusamy, and Bradford Miller


C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There were no speakers for public forum.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting minutes of February
 7, 2022
 Attachments: HRFHC_DRAFT MeetingMinutes_February 7, 2022 (1)

 Commissioner Palm made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rice, to
 approve the minutes of the February 7, 2022 Human Rights and Fair Housing
 Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Bergeron, Booker, Hawken, Jacobs, Kelly, Kuhn, Palm, Rice, and Wilson

 Absent: 2- Gurusamy, and Miller


2. Receive presentations from Gorman & Company LLC and Mercy Housing Lakefront
 regarding the development of City-owned property at 103rd Street and Route 59 and
 direct staff accordingly
 Attachments: Feb 2022 Memo to HRFHC (004)
 March 2022 Memo to HRFHC

 Acting Chair Mark Rice asked to begin the scheduled presentations by Gorman
 & Company LLC and Mercy Housing Lakefront on the proposed development at
 103rd Street and Route 59. Amy Emery, Operations Manager, TED, provided a
 brief introduction, including an overview of the City's actions to date, the meeting
 format, and next steps in the process.

 Gorman & Company LLC started their presentation at 6:40 p.m. The team of
 presenters included:
 · Ron Clewer - IL Market President of Gorman & Company LLC
 · Kim Zoeller - President and CEO of Ray Graham
 · Ron Swiggim - Vice President of Construction for Gorman & Company
 LLC
 · Lauran Narduzzi - Property Management Oversight for Gorman &
 Company LLC
 · Colin Malin- Development Project Manager for Gorman & Company LLC

 The Gorman Team emphasized the importance of partnering with the right
 service provider who will manage the property over time. Ray Graham
 Associates, as the local service partner, shared their person-centered
 approach.
 Following Ray Graham's remarks, representatives from Gorman & Company,
 led by Ron Clewer discussed:
 · Gorman’s core purpose & values; 35 years of experience and portfolio

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 · The importance of building a relationship with the Naperville community
 · The unique approach they take with each property - no two sites have
 the same design
 · The concept rendering in the written proposal is an initial idea - The final
 concept will be developed as they meet with more with families and
 neighbors through the community planning process
 · They are willing to develop up to 12 acres. If the adjacent sites are
 developed with commercial uses, there is an opportunity for easily
 accessible employment options for residents
 · The integrated, comprehensive approach of the Gorman team -
 development, general contracting, architecture and property
 management are all part of Gorman & Company LLC

 Gorman invited Naperville families that had previously reached out seeking IDD
 housing choices in Naperville to attend the meeting.

 Following Gorman's presentation, three members of the audience asked
 questions about (1) research done before initiating a project to understand
 community needs, (2) the property area location, project timeline, and unit
 breakdown, and (3) plans to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.

 Acting Chair Rice asked if the HRFHC members had any questions of the
 Gorman Team. No commissioners had questions.

 A 10-minute recess was called to allow the Mercy Housing Lakefront team to
 set-up for their presentation.

 Acting Chair Mark Rice resumed the meeting. Amy Emery, TED, was asked to
 provide similar introductory remarks prior to Mercy Housing Lakefront's
 presentation.

 The Mercy Housing Lakefront Team started their presentation at 7:35 p,m.
 Their team of presenters included:
 · Mark Angelini - President/Owner Mercy Housing Lakefront
 · Edgar Flagg - Regional Director of Real Estate Development for Mercy
 Housing Lakefront
 · Felix Matlock - Oversees Service Programming - Local Resident
 · Jaime Torres Carmona - Canopy Design - Project Architect
 · Laurie Baker - President for AID (IDD Services Provider)
 · Kathy Langdon and Bill Hassert of Catholic Charities (Senior Services
 Provider)

 The Mercy Housing Lakefront Team discussed their:
 · Experience with a variety of scales and housing needs
 · Mission driven focus - viewing housing as a means to transform lives
 · Unique design approach to each project developed in partnership with
 local stakeholders and dialog with the community
 · Appreciation for Naperville’s desire to address senior and IDD housing in
 one project
 · The fact that the design concept is still evolving. They noted the written


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 proposal included one idea, they now have three different iterations. The
 Mercy Housing Lakefront Team is willing to modify design and concept
 based on community feedback.
 o Initial Concept (in written proposal) - single building - 92 units
 o Alternative Plan 1 - 5 Story Senior (560 unit) + Duplex and
 Townhomes (92 units total)
 o Alternative Plan 2 - Larger Community Space (10,000 square feet);
 76 units
 · Architectural vision to include emphasis on sustainability (net zero
 concept, electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle paths, renewable
 energy, wildlife protection) and universal design
 · Site features to include walking trails, herb gardens, resident picnic and
 grilling areas; use of outdoor fitness equipment; healing and sensory
 gardens

 Following the 30-minute presentation, Acting Chair Rice once again asked for
 questions from those in attendance. Five attendees asked questions and
 shared comments about 1) Mercy Housing Lakefront's specific experience
 providing services for those with physical challenges, 2) the need for IDD
 housing (confirmed 5-year waiting list with 14,000 names on it), 3) research
 done by the Mercy Team before initiating the project, and 4) specific projects
 completed by Mercy Housing Lakefront that combine senior and IDD housing
 (example given was Saxony Manor in Wisconsin)

 At this point, Acting Chair Rice asked if the members of the HRFHC had any
 questions for the Mercy Housing Lakefront Team. The following questions were
 asked and addressed:

 Q: Commissioner Brian Palm - If selected, who will hold the property?
 A: The owning entity will be an LLC and Mercy Housing Lakefront will be the
 managing partner.

 Q: Commissioner Palm - What is typical hold period?
 A: Restrictions recorded by covenant will be in place that last 30 years; Mercy
 Housing Lakefront typically holds its developments indefinitely; They very much
 see themselves a local entity. Mercy wants to be a local stakeholder and their
 intention is to stay.

 Q: Commissioner James Bergeron - It appears in some of the concept images
 a number of parking areas are remote to the building, how does that make
 sense for seniors?
 A: Parking is intended to provide immediate access to the buildings, but be
 strategic for the entire parking mix (e.g. employees, visitors, etc.)

 Q: Commissioner Diana Hawken - Do you anticipate issues with maintaining
 affordability over time if you get this job?
 A: No concerns. Will use HUD standards and make that commitment for at
 least 30 years. Mercy's practice is to model the project pro-forma so that all
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 Q: Commissioner Nathan Wilson - Did the Mercy Housing Lakefront Team have
 the opportunity to conduct field visits/windshield surveys to look at existing
 community architecture in the vicinity?
 A: If you have seen one Mercy Housing Lakefront you have ony seen one. The
 team does not have use a cookie cutter approach. The goal is to understand
 the design pallet and engage the community. They believe that great design is
 possible at ANY price point; housing at lower incomes or other needs can be
 great places and final design will reflect that view.

 Acting Chair Rice asked if any of the commissioners had any final concluding
 thoughts to share about either presentation or the ideas discussed. It was
 suggested, given the need and level of effort it will take to reach construction
 that the city should consider using more than 6 acres.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:

G. ADJOURNMENT:

 There being no further business, Acting Chair Rice adjourned the regular
 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting of March 7, 2022 at 8:35
 p.m.




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