City Council — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-08-04

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



 Meeting Agenda

 City Council

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 7:00 PM On Zoom - Open agenda to see cable, phone &
 streaming options



On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and
allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency,
subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an
in-person meeting is not practical or prudent.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person
meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or
prudent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com
• Listen by telephone (audio only) – registration to receive dial-in phone number required by
calling the City Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on August 4

TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE MEETING:
To address the City Council via Zoom and provide public comment, members of the public must
register by 5 p.m. on August 4 at: www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting (by 5 p.m. on
August 4) to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
2. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda
item to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
3. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting via spoken audio. Individuals
who want to address the Council live must sign up to speak in advance of the City Council
meeting (by 5 p.m. on August 4).
Once signed up, the individual will receive an email from the City Clerk’s Office after the sign-up
time ends with information about how to join the meeting.
• Online sign-up closes at 5 p.m. on August 4, at which time no other speakers or comments will
be accepted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
• Any individual who would prefer to listen to the meeting by telephone, to speak during the
meeting by telephone, or who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the
meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on August 4.
• Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office by calling (630)
305-5300.


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 Council 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.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City
Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and
then address remarks to the City Council 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. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:

E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

G. PUBLIC FORUM:


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H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:

I. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 20-843 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of July 21, 2020

2. 20-852 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for August, September &
 October 2020

3. 20-847 Approval of Mayoral appointments to various Boards and Commissions

4. 20-743B Pass the ordinance approving variances for wall signs proposed for Target
 (PZC 19-1-105) located at 1951 W. Jefferson Avenue

5. 20-838 Pass the ordinance granting a deviation to the 40’ platted building line for
 the property located at 656 North Eagle Street - PZC 20-1-060.

6. 20-853 Adopt the resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between
 the City of Naperville and DuPage County for participation in DuPage
 County’s local government COVID-19 reimbursement program

7. 20-842 Approve the application and issue a permit for the August 15, 2020
 fireworks display at Frontier Park.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. 20-798B Option A: Concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning
 Commission and pass the ordinance approving a variance to allow a
 non-conforming pole sign located at 311 E. Ogden Avenue to be renovated
 - PZC 20-1-046; or

 Option B: Concur with staff and deny the request for a variance to allow a
 non-conforming pole sign located at 311 E. Ogden Avenue to be renovated
 - PZC 20-1-046

2. 20-834 Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance adding a new Chapter 18
 (Short-Term Residential Rentals) to Title 3 (Business and License
 Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code (requires six positive votes)




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3. 20-784B Conduct the first reading on an ordinance repealing Chapter 17 (Cannabis
 Business Establishments Prohibited) of Title 3 (Business and License
 Regulations) and amending various Chapters of Title 6 (Zoning Ordinance)
 related to Cannabis Facilities - PZC 20-1-053.

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 20-849 Approve the eight priority housing program recommendations of the
 Housing Advisory Commission and direct staff to incorporate them into
 department work plans as appropriate

P. NEW BUSINESS:

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



 Meeting Minutes

 City Council


Tuesday, August 4, 2020 7:00 PM
 On Zoom - Open agenda to see cable, phone & streaming
 options

On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows
public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to
certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person
meeting is not practical or prudent.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person
meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or
prudent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch.
99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com
• Listen by telephone (audio only) – registration to receive dial-in phone number required by
calling the City Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on August 4

TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE MEETING:
To address the City Council via Zoom and provide public comment, members of the public must
register by 5 p.m. on August 4 at: www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting (by 5 p.m. on
August 4) to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
2. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda
item to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
3. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting via spoken audio. Individuals who
want to address the Council live must sign up to speak in advance of the City Council meeting (by
5 p.m. on August 4).
Once signed up, the individual will receive an email from the City Clerk’s Office after the sign-up
time ends with information about how to join the meeting.
• Online sign-up closes at 5 p.m. on August 4, at which time no other speakers or comments will
be accepted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
• Any individual who would prefer to listen to the meeting by telephone, to speak during the
meeting by telephone, or who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the
meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on August 4.
• Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office by calling (630)
305-5300.


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 Council 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.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

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

 Chirico called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.

B. ROLL CALL:

 PRESENT:
 Mayor Steve Chirico
 Councilwoman Brodhead
 Councilman Paul Hinterlong
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman John Krummen
 Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan
 Councilman Benjamin White

 ABSENT:
 Councilman Coyne
 Councilwoman Gustin

C. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.

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 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Krummen to
 recess to Closed Session to discuss120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining and 120/2(c)
 (21) Approval of Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

 AYE: Chirico, Brodhead, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, White

 NAY: None

 ABSENT: Coyne, Gustin

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.

 Chirico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

D. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Steve Chirico
 Councilwoman Judith Brodhead
 Councilman Kevin Coyne
 Councilwoman Patty Gustin
 Councilman Paul Hinterlong
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman John Krummen
 Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan
 Councilman Benjamin White




 Also Present
 City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Marcie Schatz; City
 Attorney, Mike DiSanto; City Clerk, Pam Gallahue; Fire Chief, Mark Puknaitis;
 Police Chief, Robert Marshall; Director of Finance, Rachel Mayer; Director of
 Human Resources, James Sheehan; Director of IT, Jacqueline Nguyen;
 Director of TED, Bill Novack; Deputy Director of TED, Jennifer Louden; Deputy
 Director of TED, Allison Laff; Director of Public Utilities - Electric, Lucy
 Podlesny; Director of Public Utilities - Water, Darrell Blenniss, Jr.; Director of
 Public Works, Dick Dublinski

 Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, NCTV-17


E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

 The pledge was given.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF
 Philip Buchanan
 Good evening Mayor and Council Members My name is Philip Buchanan

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 and a Naperville resident. I’d like to add my condolences to the family and
 staff of US Congressman John Lewis. He was a Civil Rights Icon and will
 be sorely missed. The following is his last essay: “While my time here has
 now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of
 my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of
 the great American story when you used your power to make a difference
 in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion
 laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set
 aside race, class, age, language and nationality to demand respect for
 human dignity. That is why I had to visit Black Lives Matter Plaza in
 Washington, though I was admitted to the hospital the following day. I just
 had to see and feel it for myself that, after many years of silent witness, the
 truth is still marching on. Emmett Till was my George Floyd. He was my
 Rayshard Brooks, Sandra Bland and Breonna Taylor. He was 14 when he
 was killed, and I was only 15 years old at the time. I will never ever forget
 the moment when it became so clear that he could easily have been me. In
 those days, fear constrained us like an imaginary prison, and troubling
 thoughts of potential brutality committed for no understandable reason were
 the bars. Though I was surrounded by two loving parents, plenty of brothers,
 sisters and cousins, their love could not protect me from the unholy
 oppression waiting just outside that family circle. Unchecked, unrestrained
 violence and government-sanctioned terror had the power to turn a simple
 stroll to the store for some Skittles or an innocent morning jog down a
 lonesome country road into a nightmare. If we are to survive as one unified
 nation, we must discover what so readily takes root in our hearts that could
 rob Mother Emanuel Church in South Carolina of her brightest and best,
 shoot unwitting concertgoers in Las Vegas and choke to death the hopes
 and dreams of a gifted violinist like Elijah McClain. Like so many young
 people today, I was searching for a way out, or some might say a way in,
 and then I heard the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on an old radio. He
 was talking about the philosophy and discipline of nonviolence. He said we
 are all complicit when we tolerate injustice. He said it is not enough to say it
 will get better by and by. He said each of us has a moral obligation to stand
 up, speak up and speak out. When you see something that is not right, you
 must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It
 is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called
 the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself.
 Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America
 by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and
 participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most
 powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You
 must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it. You must also
 study and learn the lessons of history because humanity has been involved
 in this soul-wrenching, existential struggle for a very long time. People on
 every continent have stood in your shoes, through decades and centuries


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 before you. The truth does not change, and that is why the answers worked
 out long ago can help you find solutions to the challenges of our time.
 Continue to build union between movements stretching across the globe
 because we must put away our willingness to profit from the exploitation of
 others. Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest
 calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have
 done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and
 nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom
 ring. When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st
 century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy
 burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence,
 aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and
 sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your
 guide.” Thank you for your attention

 Judi Davey
 July 21, 2020 / August 3, 2020 Council members, Community leaders, and
 Neighbors: I am very concerned about the home that has squatters living in
 it. The property at 413 Tupelo is poorly maintained, the people are loud and
 use vulgar language, and have guests coming and going at all hours of the
 night. Doors slamming, babies crying, verbal fighting and can be heard
 through out the day and evening. There are so many people coming in and
 out of this house it is difficult to determine how many people are actually
 living there. Perhaps 20? This situation has been criminal and unlawful from
 the beginning, which was first reported to the authorities on or about May
 23, 2020. At what point does trespassing, destruction of property (damage
 to window screens) braking and entering, and burglary not a crime? Is the
 answer when people commander a home and live in it? Why does it seem
 that the squatters have rights that outweigh the needs of a whole
 community? What would stop them or others from securing another home
 in our community to take over? What is being done to protect our safety,
 our property, and our piece of mind? How can we trust that we will be
 protected in the future? Aug 3, 2020 Things have not improved since the
 first letter of July 21st was written. I did not submit that letter to the city
 council meeting. I was hopeful that the eviction process would be July 31st
 as relayed to the neighbors by the real estate agent. I briefly spoke with him
 this morning. He stated that he was not allowed by the bank to
 communicate with anyone regarding this property. He recommended that
 we contact the police for any further information. The vulgarity and fighting
 coming from that house has impacted how I live now. I no longer invite
 close friends or my family to my home or back yard for social distancing
 gatherings. I keep my outside time limited and am not able to enjoy all the
 comforts of my home due to their behavior. The property is in a state of
 neglect and garbage is drifting on the parkway, street, and back yards of
 the adjacent houses. Covid 19 impacts all of us, add next door squatters to


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 the mix and it is horrifying! The realtor who represents the bank that owns
 the property informed neighbors that an eviction court date was scheduled
 for July 31, 2020. That was a ray of hope that this situation would be
 resolved. As it turns out, the bank never filed for eviction or the rep. did not
 follow through. Whatever the issue, it seems that these squatters have
 privileges that trump the community’s. It seems that they are benefitting
 from Covid 19 as their rights are being protected, which has increased the
 distress of our community. There are 119 vacant properties listed on Zillow
 in just 60540. One of those homes might be next door to you. The
 timeframe for criminal trespass to become squatting is very short, as
 illustrated by this ongoing nightmare. I assure you that your concerns for
 your home security and personal safety would urge you to want better laws,
 required communication with owners of vacant homes, including required
 lists of vacant property provided to the police and an over site management
 team to fine owners that neglect the home and do nothing to prevent
 squatting or remove the squatters. We have lived in our home for 33 years.
 We have to live in fear of what is going to happen next and how to protect
 ourselves. We need your help. Sincerely, The Davey’s and Neighbors on
 Tupelo, Buckeye, and Barbara Court

 Krieger stated that staff will follow up on these concerns.

 Carol Schmidt
 I live in the Naperville Historic District. Although I live just a few blocks from
 downtown Naperville, I have not felt comfortable patronizing downtown
 businesses since Illinois moved to phase 4 of the State of Illinois Covid-19
 response around June 1. The last time that I visited downtown Naperville
 was to pick up takeout from a restaurant a few weekends ago. At that time,
 the sidewalks were full of people; and at that time, I was unable to maintain
 a social distance from the moment I stepped out of my car until I stepped
 inside the restaurant. I understand from another resident that there was a
 similar issue with the recent street closing on Jefferson to allow dining on
 the street. Although there was a sign at the entrance to the area, no one
 enforced the requirement to wear a mask. When our downtown is busy, it is
 not possible to maintain the recommended social distance. And even when
 it's not busy, the very nature of the walkways around downtown make it
 impossible to maintain a social distance when passing others on the
 sidewalk. For this reason, it should be mandatory for visitors to wear
 masks at all times when outside in the downtown business district. I have
 been to the city of Chicago on multiple occasions during phase 4, including
 the busy downtown and lakefront area. Although I expected similar
 non-compliance with mask wearing, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it
 is far less an issue in Chicago that it is here at home in Naperville. In fact,
 most people on the streets of Chicago wear masks even in residential
 areas outside of the busy downtown area. Given the current upward trend


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 of the pandemic, our city needs to make it clear to residents and visitors
 that the way to get through this pandemic is to follow some simple,
 common sense guidelines. This includes wearing a mask at all times when
 it isn't possible to maintain a social distance. And, although people may be
 unhappy about it, that includes whenever you are outdoors in our downtown
 area. The steady decline in the rate of infection with COVID-19 that we
 experienced prior to moving to Phase 4 is no longer occurring. It is clear
 that the pandemic will be with us for much longer than people hope. If we
 are forced to move back to Phase 3, the economic and social impact will
 be much greater than the minor inconvenience of having to wear a mask. I
 strongly urge the city to mandate wearing a mask in the downtown area
 including the river walk and other park areas and also for police officers to
 be present to enforce the mandate. Thank you.

 Council stated that the closing of Jefferson worked well and that it was to
 get people more comfortable wearing masks in a controlled environment
 and discussed what is considered an exposure, when masks should be
 worn, the City's mask campaign, social media efforts, and that staff should
 speak to the Downtown Naperville Alliance about using volunteers to
 enforce the wearing of masks when entering the area the next time the
 street is closed.

 SPEAKERS
 Mark Rice discussed the 2020 U.S. Census, Naperville's performance, and
 the new September 30 deadline.

 Thomas Armstrong discussed the proposed youth advisory team and
 offered suggestions for implementation.

 Council stated that youths currently have a role in local government,
 expressed condolences on the passing of U.S. Representative John Lewis,
 and thanked the speaker for his efforts during the civil rights movement.

 Thomas Verdone spoke against the 95th Street/Book Road expansion
 project.

H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
 Hinterlong, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White

I. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Approval of the Consent Agenda

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 A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
 Hinterlong, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item I5. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and
 White

 1. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of July 21, 2020
 Council approved.


 2. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for August, September & October 2020
 Council approved.


 3. Approval of Mayoral appointments to various Boards and Commissions
 Council approved.


 4. Pass the ordinance approving variances for wall signs proposed for Target (PZC
 19-1-105) located at 1951 W. Jefferson Avenue
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-074

 Council passed.


 5. Pass the ordinance granting a deviation to the 40’ platted building line for the property
 located at 656 North Eagle Street - PZC 20-1-060.
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-075

 A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
 Coyne, to pass the ordinance granting a deviation to the 40’ platted building
 line for the property located at 656 North Eagle Street - PZC 20-1-060. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 6- Chirico, Coyne, Gustin, Krummen, Sullivan, and White

 Nay: 3- Brodhead, Hinterlong, and Kelly


 6. Adopt the resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City of
 Naperville and DuPage County for participation in DuPage County’s local government
 COVID-19 reimbursement program
 Enactment No.: RES 20-021

 Council adopted.


 7. Approve the application and issue a permit for the August 15, 2020 fireworks display
 at Frontier Park.
 Council approved.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Option A: Concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning Commission and pass
 the ordinance approving a variance to allow a non-conforming pole sign located at 311 E.
 Ogden Avenue to be renovated - PZC 20-1-046; or

 Option B: Concur with staff and deny the request for a variance to allow a non-conforming
 pole sign located at 311 E. Ogden Avenue to be renovated - PZC 20-1-046
 SPEAKERS
 Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in favor of Option B.

 Council discussed the Ogden Avenue initiative, the appropriateness of
 approving any more variances, and the importance of removing the pole
 signs.

 Laff confirmed that the Sign Program has funds.

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilman Coyne,
 for Option B: to concur with staff and deny the request for a variance to allow a
 non-conforming pole sign located at 311 E. Ogden Avenue to be renovated - PZC
 20-1-046. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


2. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance adding a new Chapter 18 (Short-Term
 Residential Rentals) to Title 3 (Business and License Regulations) of the Naperville
 Municipal Code (requires six positive votes)
 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF
 Diane Russell
 Dear Naperville City Council Members, I wish I could be with you to speak to the
 need for strict regulations on short-term rentals in Naperville, but I am unable to
 attend this evening. As I said to you in an email last week, there are many
 problems inherent in short-term rentals, and regulations are badly needed. I
 know you are already aware of several problematic short-term rentals here in
 town, and I’m guessing that there are additional cases where residents are
 suffering more or less in silence. I ask you to consider how you would feel if the
 house next to yours was turned into a short-term rental. You would be subjected
 to a revolving stream of strangers, many of whom are there just to party. Think
 about the noise, the parking issues, and the serious disturbance of peace.
 These renters and their guests are strangers without the accountability that
 goes with being a neighbor. Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable having
 your children play outside and walk to school without knowing what they will
 overhear or who they will encounter. To those who would argue that people
 have a right to do what they wish with their property, I would remind them that
 the city has many ordinances that govern property owners. When it comes to

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 other types of home businesses, the city would never allow them to be run out
 of residences without the owner or the owner’s representative on site while
 business is being conducted. I strongly prefer that short-term rentals be
 outlawed in Naperville, but I encourage you to at least pass the proposed
 ordinance that requires short-term rentals to be owner-occupied. After that, I
 think the ordinance should be amended to establish a minimum rental duration
 of at least 14 days. If you are saying to yourself, “I haven’t heard many
 complaints from residents,” consider that there has not been a lot of publicity
 around this issue, and that people are very preoccupied right now. If you were to
 conduct a survey, I am confident that the vast majority of voters would agree
 with me on the need for strict regulations on short-term rentals. Sincerely,
 Diane Russell 130 N. Julian St.

 Frederick M Haumesser
 Council Members, I write regarding the proposed regulations concerning STR
 units in Naperville and specifically regarding provision #8 that requires a STR to
 be owner occupied for a minimum of 6 months out of the year. I question the
 intent of the requirement as it runs counter to a number of factors that might
 come into play for a property owner considering STR as an option to monetize
 the unit. STRs are often listed by owners that are facing particular situations
 that might include: - temporary financial duress - an option if a listed property
 isn't fetching an expected or required price - under utilization of a corporately
 owned property (e.g. employees not traveling due to COVID) Owners with
 multiple properties that would allow for seasonal living aren't typically interested
 in letting their house while staying at a second home. They own two properties
 for a reason; to have their own space (not shared with others) in multiple
 locations where they enjoy living. My family is currently residing in a short term
 rental near downtown as we manage time between selling our home and
 renovations are completed on the new house (approx 4 weeks) in Cress Creek.
 Temporary housing options were very limited and extended stay hotel rooms
 weren't an option for a family of 5 with a new puppy. We were lucky to find our
 temporary home with our own space, yard and garage and; speaking from
 experience I can attest to the fact that Naperville could benefit by having more
 supply available versus imposing restrictions that would all but eliminate these
 options. I believe the other provisions in the proposed regulations will have the
 desired effect of limiting disruptive use of the property and benefit those
 managing said properties to operate a profitable and needed rental option in our
 area. Thanking you, Fred Haumesser 649 S Main St (STR)

 Ann Hahn-Baiyor
 Dear Naperville City Council members, As I cannot attend tonight’s council
 meeting I would like to add my comments here. I know that you have heard from
 a number of residents on the problems with short term rentals in Naperville.
 There are myriad problems with these rentals and regulation is badly needed.
 The issues that stem from a revolving door of strangers occupying these
 homes include: traffic safety, noise and parking issues. Some neighbors have
 been harassed and disrespected by the occupants of the STR’s and by the
 absentee owners. Absentee ownership brings a host of problems as there is
 little or no accountability. If regulations are placed on these rentals I foresee
 problems in enforcement. It is my strong preference that STR’s be out-lawed in
 Naperville. Short of banning please consider an ordinance that would require

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 short term rentals be owner occupied. I also think occupancy should be limited
 to two per bedroom and that a minimum rental duration of at least 14 days be
 established. I am confident that most Naperville residents would support a ban
 on short term rentals. Respectfully, Ann Hahn-Baiyor 22 N Columbia S

 SPEAKERS
 Oppose owner-occupied as a primary residence for more than 6-months
 of each calendar year
 Theresa Mueller spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Jacalyn Green spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Matt Murphy suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Don Russell suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Lauren Castady suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Tracy Kalfas suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Marisol Garcia suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Portia Mandel suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Lee Mandel suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Justin Earls discussed his positive Airbnb experience on Santa Maria.
 Chris suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Felicia Jackson discussed her positive Airbnb experience on Santa Maria.
 Dean Batogowski, Santa Maria STR, stated that complaints are
 misrepresenting and exaggerating rental activity.

 Council discussed complaints that have been received at the Santa Maria
 Airbnb.

 Roger Federick suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Michelle Sucich suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Michael G. Cole spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Tom Schaefer spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Mike Mika spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Elizabeth Murphy suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Andre Kelley suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 Tonia Batogowski suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Matthew Grundy suggested revisions to the ordinance.
 Nancy Cole spoke in favor of short-term rental regulations.
 April Rouner discussed her positive Airbnb experience on Santa Maria.
 Dave Wentz, attorney for a VRBO owner, suggested revisions to the ordinance.

 Council recessed from 9:05 p.m. - 9:13 p.m.

 Council discussed appropriateness of implementing regulations, the need to
 take action, how to keep from hurting rentals that have not received complaints,
 the Zoning Code, and restricting parties.

 Arres stated that the police department has found no citable offenses at the
 Santa Maria residence and that issues are not occurring in the presence of
 police.



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 Council discussed the videos that have been shown, conversations with
 neighbors, talked the appropriateness of banning the use immediately and
 implementing a regulation scheme later, that the common complaints are traffic
 and nuisance based, the six month proposal, that short-term rentals are part of
 the new reality but may not work in a residential area, and enforcement
 mechanisms.
 A motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin,
 to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance adding a new Chapter 18
 (Short-Term Residential Rentals) to Title 3 (Business and License Regulations) of
 the Naperville Municipal Code.




 A motion in substitution was made by Councilwoman Sullivan, seconded by
 Councilwoman Brodhead, to reduce occupancy to a maximum of ten, waive the
 owner-occupied six-month requirement, and mandate that rental agreements
 must be entered into with the owner, not third parties. The motion failed by the
 following vote:

 Aye: 4- Chirico, Brodhead, Sullivan, and White

 Nay: 5- Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, and Krummen




 The main motion was made by Councilman Coyne, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance adding a new Chapter
 18 (Short-Term Residential Rentals) to Title 3 (Business and License Regulations)
 of the Naperville Municipal Code. The main motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


3. Conduct the first reading on an ordinance repealing Chapter 17 (Cannabis Business
 Establishments Prohibited) of Title 3 (Business and License Regulations) and amending
 various Chapters of Title 6 (Zoning Ordinance) related to Cannabis Facilities - PZC
 20-1-053.
 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF
 Nancy Turner
 In the first 6 months of 2020, the state of Illinois has seen legal cannabis
 sales of more than $300 million dollars and millions of tax dollars
 generated for the state and the local municipalities. I encourage the City
 Council and Mayor to overturn the ban on recreational dispensaries in
 Naperville, to allow Naperville to benefit from the strong demand of legal
 cannabis.

 Rita Mathern
 I believe it is very important to keep the citizens of Naperville involved in
 the decision making process of granting permission for cannabis
 establishments. Therefore, conditional use permits should be the rule.

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 Susan Sperl
 I am opposed to the use and selling of all cannabis. I graduated from high
 school in 1969. Most of the students could not have graduated is
 graduation requirements weren't lowered. There was much destruction to
 the school property especially in the washrooms. I do not see any good
 coming from any of this. 1,000 feet is still way too close!

 Randall S Bernacki
 I request that the recreational marijuana dispensaries be zoned as a
 “conditional” use.

 Bradford Miller
 Related to the proposed Cannabis Ordinance, I urge City Council to zone
 these dispensaries as conditional uses rather than permitted uses. Each
 potential dispensary needs to go to planning and zoning to allow both
 residential and business neighbors to have their thoughts heard. We should
 not be afraid of that process. We should want to listen to the concerns of
 nearby residents and businesses since this is a controversial issue. Zoning
 these dispensaries as permitted uses will not allow their concerns to be
 heard

 David Peace
 I would like for the Council to approve "Conditional" use for local Cannabis
 stores. This is not a vote against the stores but more that the City still has
 control over locations and numbers. With so many residents opposed to
 the stores to begin with this provides you with some ability to control
 locations and number of stores.

 Kenn Miller
 Thank you for this opportunity. For residents, even those who voted YES in
 the primary referendum, probably don’t want a retail dispensary within 1-3
 doors from their home! A minimum of zero or 250 feet from residential area
 should be a non-starter. Additionally, the City has liquor licenses “A”
 through “V” to get very specific alcohol control. But not for marijuana as the
 City doesn’t want any control by not requiring a “conditional” use that would
 require a dispensary to go to Planning & Zoning with a proposed location
 to allow both residential and business neighbors to provide input. A
 dispensary could go into any zoning location allowed including next to
 residential with no oversight. Also, without the “conditional” use, only the
 State has control as the license is only by the State. Good luck with any
 oversight with that scenario. Please support your Naperville residents with
 a distance requirement of 500 feet or more and the designation for a
 “conditional” use to give your residents and businesses some input on the
 location!

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 Dianne McGuire
 Let's just consider some recent headlines from local papers: "If estimates
 hold true, Naperville's pandemic losses could be as high as $18
 million"...Naperville Sun, May 29, 2020; "DuPage County $14 million
 shortfall... due to the pandemic economic slow-down. "Daily Herald,
 August, 4th, 2020; and then there is this: "July cannabis sales set record t
 $61 million...likely leading to a record in tax revenue, as well": Daily Herald,
 August 4th, 2020. We are facing economic uncertainty in nearly every
 sector of our economy: the legalization of cannabis has been a bright spot
 for the Illinois economy. Please do not further delay, impede the approval
 process or restrict arbitrarily the operations of cannabis dispensaries in
 Naperville. The voters have spoken: let's get this done now

 Joy Grainge
 I am a Naperville resident. The zoning amendment for a cannabis
 dispensary is a reasonable compromise for everyone. Please vote yes to
 except this amendment. I agree that dispensaries should be allowed in
 commercial and industrial districts. This will allow stores to be spread
 throughout the city rather than in one area. Day care and youth centers are
 not schools. They can be found in residential, commercial, and industrial
 areas. Designating them as schools would restrict where stores can
 operate. This would be bad for both businesses and consumers.
 Restricting a cannabis business to 250 feet from residential areas is not
 necessary. While there might be long social distance lines now, This is due
 to the pandemic and will not last long. By the time I dispensary opens we
 may no longer need to social distance. While I believe 250 feet is not
 necessary it is a reasonable compromise. Store hours are comparable to
 other adult use outlets in the area. They are reasonable. I agree that
 dispensary should not be required to receive a conditional use permit.
 Naperville employees are talented and competent. I have confidence that
 the Naperville administration will make good decisions regarding cannabis
 businesses as we move forward. I encourage you to vote yes to except this
 amendment.

 Michael Gresh
 Members of the City Council and my fellow Naperville residents. I have
 lived in Naperville since 1992 - 28 years. I have discussed with many of my
 neighbors in the Glens the pending Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance
 provision. What none of us can understand is why on God’s Earth would
 we want to relinquish local control of the approval process of new
 dispensary locations. The truth is that permitted use gives the industry a
 ‘free pass’ to locate new outlets without local community input. And thereby
 the only appeal residents would have is at the state level, not the local level.
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 citizenry. I champion conditional use, where each and every new
 dispensary application must be vetted to ensure this new industry will not
 run roughshod over our lives or our family culture. As proposed there is no
 distance requirement put into place from preschools, daycare, and tutoring
 places. There appears to be a hidden agenda in the current proposal. On
 our city council who is representing the residents of Naperville and who has
 a vested interest in surrendering local control. Do the right thing. Protect
 our way of life as you were elected to do. Period.

 Karen Duncan
 I’m a long-time resident of Naperville, parent of three and a parent
 organization leader and I’m asking the City Council to zone recreational
 marijuana dispensaries as conditional use. Naperville is a diverse city. No
 two neighborhoods or business areas are the same and each is unique in
 terms of residents, proximity to schools and businesses that serve children
 as well as traffic patterns and parking. It’s only fair that residential and
 business neighbors of potential recreational marijuana dispensary
 locations have an opportunity to provide input, ask questions and express
 their concerns especially on a topic as controversial as this one. While
 many people drink alcohol, they don’t necessarily want a bar or liquor store
 next to their home or business. I suspect the same holds true for marijuana
 dispensaries. Why not give neighbors a voice and avoid potential conflicts
 and issues? Thank you for your time and consideration.

 Erik Abderhalden
 I am speaking in support of two critical changes which I believe are
 necessary to preserve the overall public safety and welfare of our
 community relative to the implementation of the Cannabis Dispensary
 Ordinance (or Dispensary) first reading. The first critical change is to
 increase the proposed 250 feet distance from residences to a minimum of
 500 feet. This is included in the following suggested ordinance
 modifications: LOCATION: No person shall operate or cause to be
 operated a Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary) within five
 hundred (500) feet of any of the following preexisting uses, including
 preexisting uses located outside the corporate limits of the City of
 Naperville, and/or zoning districts: Public or private elementary or
 secondary school; Nursery school, preschool or, day care center; Park,
 playground, or forest preserve; Religious institution; All zoned districts
 excepting I Industrial district. No person shall operate or cause to be
 operated a Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary), within any
 of the following preexisting uses and/or zoning districts: All zoned districts
 excepting I Industrial district. Any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor.
 A Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary) shall be a permitted
 use within any I Industrial District as such District is defined in Section
 6-8C-1 et seq., of the City Zoning Ordinance. For the purpose of this


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 Section, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
 intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or
 structure used as a part of the premises where a Cannabis Dispensing
 Organization (or Dispensary) is conducted, to the nearest property line of
 the other specified use. The second critical change is to require that
 conditional use language modifications be inserted for Exemption from the
 above Location Restrictions in the proposed ordinance. The City of
 Naperville has chosen similar wording in crafting an adopted ordinance
 under Chapter 12 ADULT USES as pertaining to SEXUALLY ORIENTED
 BUSINESSES in the City in 6-12-2, 6-12-3, and 6-12-4. Why deviate from
 this 500 foot distance now for adult use Cannabis locations? We need to
 take our time and do this right!

 Philip Buchanan
 Good evening Mayor, Council Members and Staff My name is Philip
 Buchanan and a Naperville resident Last fall and this spring I spoke about
 the need for Adult use Cannabis Dispensaries in Naperville. One of the
 many reasons was a dedicated revenue stream derived from the potential
 city taxes. These taxes could be substantial. Now we have a Pandemic,
 Black Lives Matter and economic devastation. This revenue stream could
 help fill depleted city coffers in the near term and help fund the enhanced
 Public Health, mental health and Social Services budgets long term. Since
 Jan. 1 the state has sold $239 million on adult use cannabis. State
 revenues are $53 million, almost double the estimate. $18 million in local
 taxes. Naperville could have been apart of this. The longer we delay, the
 less the city will receive. Let’s approve the dispensaries and help fund
 much needed programs. The state zoning restrictions are sufficient and
 more onerous government regulations will be a burden and hurt local
 businesses. This process has taken far too long. The people have spoken.
 Let's approve this and move on. Thank you for your attention

 Bill Smith
 I am speaking in support of two critical changes which I believe are
 necessary to preserve the overall public safety and welfare of our
 community relative to the implementation of the Cannabis Dispensary
 Ordinance (or Dispensary) first reading. The first critical change is to
 increase the proposed 250 feet distance from residences to a minimum of
 500 feet. This is included in the following suggested ordinance
 modifications: LOCATION: No person shall operate or cause to be
 operated a Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary) within five
 hundred (500) feet of any of the following preexisting uses, including
 preexisting uses located outside the corporate limits of the City of
 Naperville, and/or zoning districts: Public or private elementary or
 secondary school; Nursery school, preschool or, day care center; Park,
 playground, or forest preserve; Religious institution; All zoned districts


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 excepting I Industrial district. No person shall operate or cause to be
 operated a Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary), within any
 of the following preexisting uses and/or zoning districts: All zoned districts
 excepting I Industrial district. Any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor.
 A Cannabis Dispensing Organization (or Dispensary) shall be a permitted
 use within any I Industrial District as such District is defined in Section
 6-8C-1 et seq., of the City Zoning Ordinance. For the purpose of this
 Section, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to
 intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or
 structure used as a part of the premises where a Cannabis Dispensing
 Organization (or Dispensary) is conducted, to the nearest property line of
 the other specified use. The second critical change is to require that
 conditional use language modifications be inserted for Exemption from the
 above Location Restrictions in the proposed ordinance. The City of
 Naperville has chosen similar wording in crafting an adopted ordinance
 under Chapter 12 ADULT USES as pertaining to SEXUALLY ORIENTED
 BUSINESSES in the City in 6-12-2, 6-12-3, and 6-12-4. Why deviate from
 this 500 foot distance now for adult use Cannabis locations? We need to
 take our time and do this right!

 Lisa
 I am writing to strongly urge the Mayor and the council members to vote to
 have The Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance to be zoned as CONDITIONAL
 USE only! While, it's nice to have a democracy, it is ludicrous that our city
 council would consider any other option! What has happened to keeping
 our youth and young adults safe? Have you given any consideration to
 residents/home owners who have invested in homes in our "safe and family
 friendly" community, to then be faced with the decline of their property
 values because a dispensary is now placed within close proximity; not to
 mention now putting young children and young adults in jeopardy of being
 exposed to such dangerous ( or how other's view marijuana; deceptively
 safe") drugs, potentially corrupting our children and diminishing their full
 future potential because of early drug use. It is proven, in states like
 Colorado, where recreational Marijuana has been legal, that use in teens
 and young adults is and has been on the rise! Sorrowfully, you have won the
 fight to even bring this garbage to our community, please be as
 responsible and as respectful as you can and be smart and vote to have
 this Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance zoned as "CONDITIONAL!" Thank
 you, Lisa Howard 3812 Looking Post Ct

 Julie Anne Berkowicz
 My name is Julie Berkowicz, County Board Commissioner, District 11. I am
 addressing Council regarding the Dispensary Ordinance. A priority of City
 government is the safety of residents in the community and to preserve the
 character of our neighborhoods. This ordinance should be designated


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 “Conditional Use”. This designation allows the public to communicate
 concerns prior to approval of a dispensary. Naperville residents expect that
 their voice will be heard and the appropriate process is at a public hearing
 through a conditional use ordinance. Also, please require a 1,500 foot
 buffer from churches, schools, community and day care centers and
 residences. Without a buffer, traffic and parking from a dispensary will
 negatively impact neighborhoods. Prior to the COVID crisis I visited a local
 recreational cannabis facility. Located in an industrial setting, the small
 parking lot was full. Several cars had occupants sitting inside, perhaps
 waiting for customers or an appointment. Current social distancing
 guidelines may create more customers waiting outside. The business next
 door indicated that parking from the dispensary frequently spilled into their
 lot. In summary, we are requesting:: Designate the Ordinance:
 “CONDITIONAL USE’. Require a 1,500 foot buffer from Churches, schools,
 community centers and residences. Provide adequate parking to
 accommodate social distancing for customers waiting outside. This will
 reduce the impact on nearby residential areas. Thank you, Julie Anne
 Berkowicz, Will County Board Commissioner, District 11

 Jiang Luo
 To all the people who care about Naperville, This is Jiang Luo, a resident in
 naperville since 2013. I am writing to you about being against to have the
 recreational marijuana dispensaries zoned as a “permitted” use in
 Naperville. Thank you very much for reading it. We have been living in
 Naperville area for more than 10 years and absolutely love Naperville for its
 great education system, and safe, family-friendly and beautiful environment.
 Unfortunately, we have noticed that things start to change recently as we
 are getting more and more frequent crime reports in the neighborhood.
 Some of them were never heard of in Naperville before and are really
 concerning for moms and dads with young kids. One of the concerning
 changes is selling Marijuana in Naperville. We totally understand that
 Marijuana has medical benefits. However, we're STRONGLY AND
 ABSOLUTELY AGAINST to have the recreational marijuana dispensaries
 zoned as a “permitted” use. We strongly ask City Council to have the
 recreational marijuana dispensaries zoned as a “conditional” use. Any
 potential dispensary needs to go to Planning & Zoning with their proposed
 location and allow both residential and business neighbors of that location
 to give their input. Allowing these individual zoning meetings under a
 conditional use zoning designation will help address if it is too close to a
 school, child centered business, or home, and any traffic concerns. Please
 VOTE AGAINST “permitted use” in Naperville. Thank you very much again
 for reading this letter. Best Jiang Luo

 Ann Liu- Rising Stars
 Please do not allow Marijuana store within boundary in walking school


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 distance. Because it will increase traffic, burglary, attraction for teen use,
 etc safety issues.

 Jan Pfeifer
 Good Evening. I want to urge the Council to vote yes to recreational
 cannibus dispensaries in Naperville. To those who stated, from the dais or
 in interviews with the media, I hope you keep your word and will follow the
 referendum decision by the voters. If a new dispensary has complied with
 all the requirements and zoning regulations, there is no reason to have a
 public forum for each one. That is a waste of time and energy as the zoning
 requirements dicate distance between schools, daycare and residences. I
 hope each of you have visited a dispensary and seen first hand all the
 checks in place so minors cannot purchase this product. The dispensaries
 should be zoned permitted use. Thank you

 Gina Jones
 As a Naperville resident since 2004, I was happy in my neighborhood,
 happy to visit other neighborhoods and local businesses, happy to watch
 my kids walk to school. Today that is not the case. For myself and many
 other residents, that happiness and comfort level are disappearing
 because the mayor and City Council are salivating at the almighty dollar
 that is supposed to come from pot sales. I am stunned that I have to try and
 convince grown men and women to protect our kids. I am disgusted at the
 likelihood that a 12-year-old can leave his neighborhood and walk 250 feet
 to a pot store. I am sickened at the likelihood that a 13-year-old will ride her
 bike to Walgreens and see a line of pot users waiting to get into a pot store
 next to the bike rack. California grows more pot than any other place in the
 country (according to CBS 60 Minutes show on August 2, 2020) YET 80%
 of California municipalities do not want recreational pot stores near their
 homes, subdivisions, daycare centers, or schools. Chicago restricts pot
 stores to a minimum of 500 feet away from schools and residents and
 businesses still complain about the close proximity because of the activity
 in/out and around the store (per Chicago Tribune article July 14, 2020).
 Chicago's Zoning Board invites the communities in to share their positions
 to consider for each dispensary. Today is potentially Naperville residents'
 last day to be heard. Allow the zoning to be designated "conditional" and
 give the residents and businesses a voice before the pot industry takes
 control of our neighborhoods and our environment. Our kids are worth
 discussing don't you think?

 Nancy Laures
 Mayor and Council, I'm a long-time resident. Your proposal to allow
 marijuana dispensaries as "permitted" businesses, at any location
 identified on the map within 250 feet from residential neighborhoods, is
 careless and disrespectful of the citizens of Naperville, whose lives will be


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 disrupted by the car traffic, noise and foot traffic which you have already
 identified as results of a dispensary site. Not to mention the security
 challenge of a high volume cash business nor the possible safety and
 vandalism from the expected volume of visitors driving thru our
 neighborhoods. Council has rejected the procedure of allowing Naperville
 residents to view the detail of the proposed zoning locations in a display
 that could be commented on. Instead, the Council is proposing to eliminate
 any input of the public on the sites that will have a dispensary placed near
 them. It was dismaying to hear Councilman Sullivan state, understandably,
 that she is tired of hearing from the public in these meetings because they
 go very late into the night and therefore she does not want the zoning to be
 conditional to let the residents comment; however the issue of locations of
 marijuana dispensaries allowed 250 feet from residences will certainly be
 disruptive to the lives of Naperville citizens, and so the locations should be
 open to comment under a "conditional" zoning. Perhaps Council is secure
 that locations are "Not In My Backyard", but you are supposed to care
 about all of the residents of Naperville. Please consider carefully. Thank
 you.

 James Laures
 My family and I are long-time residents of Naperville. Before final action on
 the proposed Cannabis Zoning Ordinance, I request the City Council to
 make the following revisions. First, change zoning for Cannabis
 Businesses to “Conditional Use” from “Permitted Use” (6-2-32-2-2.2).
 Second, change the “Requests for a permit from the City related to a
 Dispensary” (6-2-32-3-3.9) to require the City to implement an impartial,
 transparent, lottery-type process that allows all adult use dispensing
 organization with Illinois licenses for the Chicago-Naperville, Elgin BLS
 Region to apply for a Naperville location. Under the Illinois Cannabis
 Regulation and Tax Act, the City may enact ordinances or rules not in
 conflict with the Act or with rules adopted pursuant to the Act governing the
 time, place, manner, and number of cannabis business establishment
 operations. For example, the Act allows a Cannabis Business to operate
 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. (i.e., 16 hours), seven days a week. While
 residents, who live just outside of the current 250 foot perimeter specified
 in this proposed ordinance, may demand a later opening and/or closing
 time or less than seven-day-a-week operations, State law prevails and
 prevents the City from doing anything to address residents’ concerns. In the
 “Permitted Use” scenario affected residents would not become aware of
 this “16 hour day/seven day a week” issue until the Cannabis Business was
 in operation. However, in the “Conditional Use” scenario, this issue and
 similar ones would be identified during the Planning and Zoning
 Commission review, giving affected residents time to provide their input
 and allowing the Cannabis Business applicate to hear them. State
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 Business by the City. Why does the City want to give up what little control it
 has by enacting a “Permitted Use” ordinance? “Conditional Use” is a “no
 brainer” if we truly care about what affected residents think. Finally, the
 availability of Naperville sites for Cannabis Businesses will be in high
 demand. Why is the proposed ordinance written to allow only three
 organizations, on a simplistic first-come-first-served basis, to apply for
 Naperville sites? In the interest of competition and best interest of
 residents, don’t we want as many adult-use dispensing organization with
 Illinois licenses for the Chicago-Naperville, Elgin BLS Region to apply as
 possible? The proposed ordinance should be changed to require an
 impartial, transparent, lottery-type process. This process would entail public
 communications about the availability Naperville sites, reasonable
 deadline for the submission of applications by all interest parties, through
 review for completeness of all submissions reasonable time allowed for
 follow-up on missing information, and, finally, a transparent, public lottery
 that selects the top three organizations that can then select their desired
 Naperville location. Thank you.

 Mary and Michael Duncan
 To the Mayor and Naperville City Council Members, We stand strong in our
 encouragement to “Opt Out” based on the many serious and proven
 reasons stated in our statement already submitted for the last meeting on
 Cannabis sales in Naperville. Now we are stating additional reasons to
 appeal to those members who disagree, to encourage you to consider only
 “conditional use” designated seller sites if you will not vote no. We ask for
 fairness to homeowners and businesses, the investors and taxpayers who
 have sacrificed for what they have established. Please allow them a voice
 in whether or not they will be negatively impacted. It is vitally important to be
 able to alter locations in the event of any unforeseen problems or
 problematic operators. This accountabity can only encourage better
 relationships with the community and operation within laws and in ways
 respectfull to those surrounding them. It seemed accepted at the last
 meeting that Day care/ preschool centers would not be considered for
 setbacks for site placements, even though this is a state law requirement
 for medical cannabis sites. We find this disturbing because these places
 are visited by all age family members during drop off, pick up, events, visits
 and programs, just as grade schools are. Many little children have older
 siblings, blended families with older children of all ages who come there.
 Many parents of babies are still in high school and many parents are under
 the age of 21. These family oriented locations should not be considered for
 sites. The fact that the even the State of Illinois requires setbacks for this
 for medical marijuana is an open and accepted admission that there is a
 valid concern about negative influence on all age children who naturally vist
 there with the little ones. No cannabis retail sites should have lesser
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 concerns. Regarding Rt 59 locations that the council has been focusing
 on, we would like the Council to be aware of the following serious and
 deadly potential placement on higher
 Speed highways based on other current events on that Route. On June 25,
 a resident posted his grave concern to thousands of people in 21
 neighborhoods on the “Next Door “ neighborhood website. He wanted input
 from the community on the “drag racing” occurring in the Naperville section
 of Rt 59 with drivers going over 80 mph. The response of agreement was
 huge to this well known problem. The Naperville Sun at that time wrote an
 article about the 200 to 300 cars, involving these drivers, congregating in a
 Rt 59 Naperville parking lot. Please stop focusing on Cannabis shops near
 and on Rt 59! Do we really want “one stop shopping for drag racing while
 high? The deaths and injuries that would result are a sad legacy. We take
 this personally and seriously because our car was totaled by a drivers
 going over 70 mph. We suffered serious injury and are lucky to be alive.
 Community input and “ conditional use” permitting are essential for the well
 being of the community. Many were sold to vote for this idea based on the
 notion that licensed sales here would give more controls. Please follow
 through on that promise with open community input and the very best
 placement and setbacks for the benefit and safety of all of Naperville.
 Respectfully, Mary and Michael Duncan 3208 Plantation Ct, Naperville

 Anthony Morra - SUPPORT



 At 10:43 p.m. a motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by
 Councilwoman Gustin, to extend the meeting to midnight. The motion carried by
 the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White




 SPEAKERS
 Jim Kreamer spoke against the proposed ordinance.
 James Haselhorst spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and
 suggested revisions.
 Melinda and Chris Wong spoke against the proposed ordinance.
 Jennifer Taylor spoke against the proposed ordinance.
 Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.

 DiSanto explained state regulations and enforcement mechanisms,
 described local control, and stated that the police department would be
 able to enforce ordinances.

 Council discussed the referendum, getting additional public input, that

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 establishments are licensed by the state, municipalities may consider
 locations, caps, permitted use, and hours.

 Laff explained current zoning restrictions on medical dispensaries.

 First reading held.

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Approve the eight priority housing program recommendations of the Housing Advisory
 Commission and direct staff to incorporate them into department work plans as
 appropriate
 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF
 Kristen Tang
 My name is Kristen Tang. I have been a Naperville resident for nearly 24 years. I
 am a member of the Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Task Force at DuPage
 Unitarian Universalist Church in Naperville. The Accessibility and Inclusion
 Ministry strives to make our church building and programs as accessible and
 inclusive as possible to all people, including those with disabilities. As obtaining
 affordable and accessible housing can be an issue for many people with
 disabilities, our task force has been interested and encouraged by the
 recommendations of the Naperville Housing Advisory Commission to increase
 affordable housing in our community. I urge you to accept the HAC’s
 recommendations and enact legislation to increase affordable housing in
 Naperville. Please also considering requiring some of the affordable housing
 units be made accessible to people of all ages who use wheelchairs. Naperville
 cannot be a truly welcoming and inclusive community if physical and financial
 barriers keep people with disabilities from living here. Thank you.

 Bradford Miller
 As a member of the Housing Advisory Commission, I wanted to voice my
 opposition to the inclusionary zoning ordinance (IZO) being proposed. The vote
 to include IZO was not unanimous and I believe Naperville residents would have
 real concerns with the impact of it on our community. In my opinion, the cost of
 inclusionary zoning will drive away developers therefore leading to less housing
 for homebuyers and making the perceived problem worse by lowering the
 supply of new housing available. I believe we should encourage economic
 growth and implementing strict regulations such as an IZO will hinder that
 growth. Further, artificial price controls lower assessed values on properties
 thereby costing local governments tax revenue. Because this type of ordinance
 restricts resale value, the loss in annual tax revenue will be substantial. I
 encourage City Council to think of the long term impact an IZO would have on
 our community

 Jim Hill

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 Please take action on these recommendations. Our city's mission is to create
 an inclusive community that values diversity. That should include seniors and
 people who work in our schools, hospitals, retails stores and restaurants. Many
 of these people cannot live in our city because they cannot find housing they
 can afford. The housing needs analysis that supports these recommendations
 shows that in the next 10 years our city needs to add upward of 5,000 new
 housing units for households with incomes below $50,000. That means we
 need to add at least 500 units per year for these people. In 2020, we added zero
 units, and in 2021 we will add less than 200 units. We will fall further and further
 behind in our mission to create an inclusive community unless this council acts
 now.

 James Haselhorst
 I understand that the city staff and officials involved in this report and guidance
 have provided a definition for what they mean by affordable housing. I feel the
 use of this term is still ambiguous and misleading. I recommend the term low
 income housing, while less politically tolerated, is less ambiguous and more
 accurate. Low income housing is the oldest and most pervasive form of
 systematic prejudice in our community as well as our national culture. Low
 income housing has traditionally been used to segregate low income families
 from the rest of society in the US. This type of prejudice is what the south has
 used for generations to keep people of color in their place and deny them the
 opportunities that only come from the quality education and social opportunities
 available in more prosperous communities. In the south, when black people
 pulled together and built their own communities, they were tolerated so long as
 they did not become to prosperous. Whenever one of these communities start
 to get to prosperous, they were attacked and burned to the ground. The most
 infamous of these being the burning of “black Wallstreet" in Tulsa. There simply
 is no moral or ethical justification for accepting low income workers into our
 community to maintain our lawns, serve us food, care for our children and do a
 myriad of other low paying job while at the same time denying them a place to
 living in our community. A community made possible by contributions from their
 hard labor. Denying low income households the advantages of a community like
 ours, which they have not only helped build but are actually needed to ever be
 possible, is a crime against humanity. If we can justify providing developers
 incentives to build affordable senior housing we can surely provide developers
 with incentives to include a certain percentage of low income housing in all
 residential development in our community in the future. The old prejudice that
 low income equals more crime needs to be abolished and we can do our part
 by leading through example. When Trump told us we can thank him for issuing
 an executive order that made it easier to exclude low income housing from our
 community because it will mean less crime resulting in higher property values
 he is perpetuating this system of prejudice. The last thing any community that
 believes in christian and family values should be doing is thank Trump for
 encouraging the perpetuation of prejudice. I strongly request that our community
 continue to do the annual housing studies that Trump’s executive order
 eliminated the requirement to do. Lets continue our community's heritage of
 being a city that leads by example and eliminate this form of systematic
 prejudice from our community. Having low income housing in our community
 should not be something we fear or are ashamed of , but something we take
 pride in. Let show other communities how to get it right.

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 Dr Jennifer Jackson, The Svend and Elizabeth Bramsen Professor in the
 Humanities, Department of English, North Central College
 Dear Mayor Chirico and City Council members, One of President Trump's
 recent tweets takes aim at "Suburban Housewives of America." This overtly
 bigoted appeal means to inject fear among those living what he calls the
 "Suburban Lifestyle Dream" and are, he alleges without evidence, threatened by
 former President Obama's fair housing rule. I want to believe the leadership and
 citizens of Naperville will not be mislead by such a cynical ploy. Council
 members and residents now return to deliberations begun well before 2017,
 when the "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice" report was
 reviewed. That 105-page document makes for fascinating reading, not least
 because some claims in its Executive Summary section--per that "Naperville
 has low levels of racial segregation overall"--seem at odds with data in the text
 itself. At that time, the Council set a five-year goal for addressing priorities and
 implementing equitable changes. In the interim, Naperville's affordable housing
 options have dwindled. Modest one-car garage homes in East and West
 Highlands, for example, are torn down and replaced with houses well out of
 reach even for middle-class professionals, much less those designated as
 "protected classes" with disproportionately lower incomes. The concentration of
 affordable apartments at the edges of town is made less attractive because of
 inadequate public transit and other problems yet to be resolved. My own
 relatively comfortable life as a professor at North Central College was made
 possible by affordable housing: my working class father's V.A. loan made a
 $12,000. two-bedroom, one-bath Colonial attainable in 1950, and from that
 modest start I was able to purchase a nice, lower-priced 1950s tri-level in
 Naperville in 1996. However, I now have younger colleagues who cannot live in
 the town where they teach. Who doesn't value the American Dream? We all
 claim to care about those seeking an affordable home and good schooling for
 their children. Many of us are brought to tears when we watch George Bailey
 (Jimmy Stewart) in the film It's a Wonderful Life defending the right of working
 class people when Potter wants to fold the Building and Loan that provided fair
 housing to the poor: You're all businessmen here... doesn't it make people
 better citizens, better customers? You said they had to wait and save their
 money before they even thought of a decent home. Wait? What for what? Until
 their children grow up and leave, until they're so old and broken down ... you
 know how long it takes a working man to save $5,000? Just remember this, Mr.
 Potter, that this 'rabble' you're talking about, they do most of the working and
 paying and living and dying in this munity. Well is it too much to have them work
 and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? Anyway my
 father didn't think so. People were human beings to him. Napervillians are justly
 proud of all this city has accomplished. We get to live the Dream. But how can
 we believe in our goodness if we fail to provide for "the least of these"? The fear
 that property values will decline if modest housing were offered is alarmist and
 not borne out by research. In her article "We Can Have Beautiful Public
 Housing," Meagan Day writes that "American culture is saturated with the idea
 that such housing is inevitably and uniformly grim... the impression has always
 worked in favor of those who would rather there were no such housing at all."
 She calls out our "pessimism and lack of imagination" (and I would add greed)
 that keep us from a vision of the common good. Day cites a number of
 examples around the world where public, middle-class, and upscale housing

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 can coexist. What if rather than blocking efforts to provide housing we
 embraced ethical alternatives? I appeal to Council members and citizens to
 find solutions to address this problem. Surely the Covid virus has taught us the
 importance of being good neighbors to all? Thank you for reading all or portions
 of this letter on August 4th.

 Mary Hamill - SUPPORT

 SPEAKERS
 Carol Ann Fisher (DuPage Housing Alliance) spoke in favor of the
 recommendations.
 Dee Huie (DuPage Housing Alliance) spoke in favor of the recommendations.
 Mark Rice (Housing Advisory Commission) explained the deliberation and spoke
 in favor of the recommendations.
 Brian Palm (Housing Advisory Commission) explained the deliberation and
 spoke in favor of the recommendations.
 Marilyn Schwetizer discussed the recommendations and how they should be
 incorporated into other City strategies.
 Barbara Stark, Accessible Community Task Force, spoke in favor of the
 recommendations.

 Council discussed the lateness of the hour, the Housing Advisory Commission
 deliberation, the success of other inclusionary zoning ordinances, including
 input from developers and the real estate community, the complexity of the
 recommendations, and that the topic would be better served by a standalone
 workshop.

 By consensus Council directed staff to poll members and find a workshop date
 for the Housing Advisory Commission recommendations.

P. NEW BUSINESS:

Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman Coyne,
 to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2020 at 11:57 p.m. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White




 /S/ Pam Gallahue
 Pam Gallahue, PhD
 City Clerk




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