Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-11-01

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Monday, November 1, 2021 6:30 PM Meeting Room B



Agenda Introductory Language
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public attending the meeting may do so subject
to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing face coverings at all times
while inside City buildings.

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 November 1.

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:

D. OLD BUSINESS:


City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 10/28/2021
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Agenda November 1, 2021
Commission


1. 21-1403 Approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing meeting minutes of
 September 13, 2021

E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 21-1408 Review Complaint #FH-022021 and direct staff accordingly

2. 21-1410 Review Complaint #FH-032021 and direct staff accordingly

3. 21-1407 Review and approve the proposed Human Rights and Fair Housing
 Commission meeting schedule for calendar year 2022

F. REPORTS:
1. 21-1402 Receive status reports on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
 Choice (AI) and Affordable Housing Work Plan and direct staff accordingly

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.




City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 10/28/2021

City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540




 Meeting Minutes - Final

 Monday, November 1, 2021

 6:30 PM



 Meeting Room B



Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021
Commission

Agenda Introductory Language
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public attending the meeting may do so subject
to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing face coverings at all times while
inside City buildings.

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 November 1.

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:

 Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 10 - Jim Bergeron, Shree Gurusamy, Diana Hawken, Alex Jacobs, Patrick Kelly, Linda
 Kuhn, Steve Lakner, Bradford Miller, Brian Palm, and Mark Rice
 Absent 2- Sha'Ron Booker, and Nate Wilson




 Others Present: Councilman Patrick Kelly, Ruth Broder, Geneace Williams




C. PUBLIC FORUM:

City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 3/6/2023
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021
Commission

 Phil Meno, DuPage Housing Alliance, provided brief comments on housing
 issues.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing meeting minutes of September 13, 2021
 Attachments: Draft Meeting Minutes 091321

 Chairman Miller requested a motion to approve the Human Rights and Fair
 Housing Commission minutes for September, 2021.

 A motion to approve the minutes was made by James Bergeron, seconded by
 Brian Palm. The motion was approved unanimously.
 The Minutes were approved.

E. NEW BUSINESS:



 Geneace Williams, DEI Manager, presented two complaints submitted in
 October, 2021. Both complaints were submitted by tenants at Extended Stay
 America (ESA).

1. Review Complaint #FH-022021 and direct staff accordingly

 Complaint 1: The tenant's complaint stated that her room was infested with
 bedbugs. She requested that she be moved to a different room. ESA
 management declined her request. The complainant stated that she felt
 threatened by management. She indicated to DEI Manager Williams that she
 would submit additional facts to add to the complaint, but did not do so after
 several requests from Williams. Therefore, Williams stated that she was
 presenting the facts that had been submitted. The complaint alleges
 discrimination based on race, marital status, gender and age (complainant is 38
 years old). Williams contacted the complainant and advised her that the City
 does not perform bedbug testing and referred her to the DuPage County
 Department of Health.




2. Review Complaint #FH-032021 and direct staff accordingly

 Complaint 2: The tenant's complaint alleged that her room is unsafe and
 uninhabitable due to mold, mildew and odor from pipes. The tenant requested to
 be moved to another room. She alleges discrimination due to her request not
 being honored and that management refused to accept payments and behaved
 rudely towards her. The tenant has three children with disabilities (1 adult and 2
 minors) and further alleges that ESA discriminated against them by refusing
 reasonable accommodation for their disabilities. The tenant is not currently
 represented by counsel. DEI Manager Williams explained to the complainant
 that the mold allegation would require testing, which the tenant must have done
City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 3/6/2023
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021
Commission

 and provide the results to the City. The tenant stated that she would have the
 testing done, but had not provided any results to the City, as of the date of the
 HRFHC meeting.

 Williams stated that the first case did not represent a violation of city ordinances
 and that the second would require followup with ESA. Williams will follow up
 with findings if testing results are provided by the complainants.

 Commissioner Bergeron asked if a short-term rental with no lease or
 month-to-month lease in a hotel/motel would be covered by the City's fair
 housing ordinance. Commissioner Palm asked if a complaint should be brought
 under public accommodation ordinances rather than fair housing. Williams
 stated that the allegations should be investigated under either case.
 Commissioner Rice stated that regarding public accommodations, the
 ordinance does require investigation of discrimination. Therefore, the
 complaints fall within the Commission's mission. Commissioner Bergeron
 suggested that staff confer with the legal department to determine the status of
 the complaints. Chairman Miller and Commissioner Bergeron stated that since
 the complaints involve health issues, they might not be within the Commission's
 perview. The DuPage County Health Department would have oversight and can
 determine further action to take regarding the complaints. Williams stated that
 the complainants reported they had submitted complaints to the DuPage
 County Department of Health, and they both allege discrimination. The
 Commission should determine if causes of action have been stated for
 discrimination under the city ordinance.


3. Review and approve the proposed Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 schedule for calendar year 2022
 Attachments: 2022 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission Calendar

 Commissioner Palm made a motion to approved the Human Rights and Fair
 Housing Commission Meeting Schedule for 2022, seconded by Commissioner
 Rice.

 Commissioner Palm asked if a monthly meeting might be needed to address
 complaints in a timely fashion. Ms. Broder stated that both complaints were
 submitted in October. Discussion on the time needed to address complaints.
 Additional discussion on scheduling meetings.

 A vote was taken on the motion, which was approved unanimously.
 This Meeting Schedule was approved.

F. REPORTS:

1. Receive status reports on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) and
 Affordable Housing Work Plan and direct staff accordingly
 Attachments: AI Action Plan Progress Report_November 2021


City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 3/6/2023
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes - Final November 1, 2021
Commission

 Reports were presented on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
 (AI) Action Items and Affordable Housing Work Plan: Progress was made on the
 vacant parcel at 103rd and 59th. A Request For Proposals has been published
 and is due on December 13, 2021. The review committee will meet to discuss
 proposals and finalize choice of a developer in February/March, 2022.
 Previously, Chairman Miller was chosen by the HRFHC to represent the
 Commission on the review committee. He and other committee members will
 receive copies of proposals for review.

 City Councilman Patrick Kelly stated that there is a City Council Agenda Item
 requesting feedback from City Council on the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
 (IZO) proposal. Staff is recommending a voluntary program. If there is a
 concensus to move forwards, staff will request that the consultant prepare a
 draft ordinance. There will be a conversation with staff on what incentives
 should be included in the ordinance. Councilman Kelly noted that there is
 tension between different goals, ie. affordability and appearance, appearance
 and density, etc. The council will provide input and Staff will seek City Council
 direction on incentives to be included. The SB Friedman report will test the
 impact of different incentives on development.

G. ADJOURNMENT:



 There being no further comments or discussion, Chairman Miller requested a
 motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Palm,
 seconded by Commissioner Hawken. The motion was approved unanimously.

 The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.




 /S/Ruth Broder
 Ruth Broder, AICP
 Community Grants Coordinator




City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 3/6/2023