Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2022-02-07

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Monday, February 7, 2022 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
 Februrary 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:



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B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 22-0167 Approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 minutes of November 1, 2021

2. 22-0174 Approve the revised Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 schedule for calendar year 2022

3. 22-0173 Receive the staff report and determine if causes of action for
 discrimination have been stated under the applicable ordinance -
 #FH-22021
4. 22-0168 Receive the staff report and determine if causes of action for
 discrimination have been stated under the applicable ordinance -
 #FH-32021
5. 22-0171 Receive a report on the community meeting scheduled for the March 7,
 2022 meeting of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission and
 direct staff accordingly

E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:
1. 22-0169 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.




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City of Naperville

 400 S. Eagle Street
 Naperville, IL 60540




 Meeting Minutes

 Monday, February 7, 2022

 6:30 PM



 Meeting Room B



Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022
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
 Februrary 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:

 Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 9- Jim Bergeron, Sha'Ron Booker, Shree Gurusamy, Diana Hawken, Linda Kuhn,
 Bradford Miller, Brian Palm, Mark Rice, and Nate Wilson
 Absent 2- Alex Jacobs, and Patrick Kelly




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 Also Present: Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator; Geneace Williams,
 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager; Maya Raman, Student Representative

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 November
 1, 2021
 Attachments: HRFHC_DRAFT MeetingMinutes_November 1, 2021

 A motion was made to approve the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
 meeting minutes of November 1, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Bergeron, Booker, Gurusamy, Hawken, Kuhn, Miller, Palm, Rice, and Wilson

 Absent: 1- Jacobs, and Kelly


2. Approve the revised Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting schedule for
 calendar year 2022
 Attachments: 2022 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission Calendar

 Staff requested approval of the revised 2022 meeting schedule. A meeting will
 be scheduled on April 4th for a presentation by the TED Business Group on
 possible standards for a voluntary inclusionary zoning ordinance (IZO) to be
 proposed for adoption by the City. The commission will decide later if a May
 meeting is necessary. A motion was made by Commissioner Palm, seconded
 by Commissioner Kuhn, to approve the revised meeting schedule.
 A motion was made by Palm, seconded by Kuhn, approved. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Bergeron, Booker, Gurusamy, Hawken, Kuhn, Miller, Palm, Rice, and Wilson

 Absent: 1- Jacobs, and Kelly


3. Receive the staff report and determine if causes of action for discrimination have been
 stated under the applicable ordinance - #FH-22021
 Staff Report on Complaint #FH-022021 - Following up on her preliminary report,
 made at the November 2021 HRFHC meeting, DEI Manager Williams presented
 her full case report: The complainant alleged poor living conditions, rudeness
 and threatening behavior by staff of Extended Stay America (ESA). Ms. Williams
 initially referred the complainant to the DuPage County Department of Health.
 Subsequently, the complainant filed a discrimination complaint under the City of
 Naperville’s Human Rights and Fair Housing Ordinance. Staff interviewed both
 parties; ESA offered the complainant a new room where she has now moved.
 Williams advised the Commission that the complainant’s allegations do not
 meet the standard for discrimination under the City’s ordinance: The basis of

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 her complaint was ESA did not give her a new room, but they have now done
 so. The complainant also contacted police regarding the alleged threatening
 behavior. Ms. Williams advised that this is a police matter that would not fall
 under the City’s jurisdiction. Ms. Williams further advised that the complainant
 had not met the standards required to prove a claim of discrimination under
 Naperville’s ordinance. Therefore, Ms. Williams recommended that the
 complaint be dismissed.
 Commissioner Palm moved to dismiss the complaint, seconded by
 Commissioner Bergeron. The motion passed by the following vote:
 A motion was made by Palm, seconded by Bergeron, to dismiss Complaint
 #FH-022021.The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Bergeron, Booker, Gurusamy, Hawken, Kuhn, Miller, Palm, Rice, and Wilson

 Absent: 1- Jacobs, and Kelly


4. Receive the staff report and determine if causes of action for discrimination have been
 stated under the applicable ordinance - #FH-32021
 Staff Report on Complaint #FH-032021 - Following up on her preliminary report,
 made at the November 2021 HRFHC meeting, DEI Manager Williams presented
 her full case report: The complainant alleged poor living conditions at Extended
 Stay America (ESA), including mold, mildew and odor. The complainant stated
 that as a result of the poor conditions she received medical treatment and hired
 an attorney. She wants ESA to pay her attorney’s fees. She also requested that
 ESA provide her with a different room and alleged that ESA did not comply with
 her request. Staff advised the complainant that the City does not conduct mold
 testing and that the complainant would have to arrange for this to be done if she
 wanted to confirm the existence of mold. To date, the complainant has not
 provided confirmation that she has had mold testing done. Williams also spoke
 with ESA’s attorney who stated that ESA has offered the complainant two
 different rooms, which she refused. ESA further states that the complainant has
 not paid rent since September, 2021. The complainant has also filed a lawsuit
 against the Illinois Department of Human Services for terminating payments she
 was receiving as an assistant to her disabled child. Williams advised the
 Commission that the complainant’s allegations regarding ESA do not state a
 claim for discrimination under the City’s ordinance. The basis of her complaint
 was discrimination due to ESA’s refusal to provide her with a new room.

 Commissioner Palm asked if the Commission has the authority to rule on a
 request for stable housing or to require a defendant to pay attorney’s fees. Ms.
 Williams replied that these requests are outside the ordinance, but that they are
 included in the report because they are part of the complainant’s allegations and
 the remedy she is requesting. Williams stated that according to the City’s
 ordinance, the complainant has not shown discrimination. Rudeness is not
 discrimination. A finding of discrimination must be directly related to the
 complainant’s membership in a protected class.
 Staff can respond to questions and must review all filed complaints. In response
 to a question, Ms. Williams said that no other complaints are active at this time.
 A motion was made by Bergeron, seconded by Palm, to dismiss Complaint

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 #FH-032021. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Bergeron, Booker, Gurusamy, Hawken, Kuhn, Miller, Palm, Rice, and Wilson

 Absent: 1- Jacobs, and Kelly


5. Receive a report on the community meeting scheduled for the March 7, 2022 meeting of
 the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission and direct staff accordingly
 Attachments: TED Memo to HRFHC - 103rd and 59th Parcel

 In relations to the March 7, 2022 HRFHC meeting, Chairman Miller reported on
 the 103rd/59th proposal selection committee he served on, briefly describing
 the process and outcome. Of four companies submitting proposals, Gorman
 and Mercy Housing were chosen as finalists. Chairman Miller mentioned some
 of the differences between the two proposals, referring to the memorandum
 prepared by the TED staff. Chairman Miller though both proposals had good
 design features, such as green energy, solar energy, etc. He recommended
 that everyone read the proposals prior to the March 7 meeting. The agenda for
 the March 7, 2022 HRFHC meeting will consist of presentations by the two
 finalists to community residents, presided over by the Commission.
 Discussion followed on goals of the March 7 meeting. The Commission will not
 be making the decision on the proposals, rather facilitating discussion. The
 companies want feedback and may adjust the design based on comments. No
 recommendation will be adopted - just bringing up relevant questions and
 keeping a focus on affordability. Affordability is part of the Commission’s
 purview and is required by the Request for Proposals (RFP). Ultimately the
 Planning and Zoning Commission will make the decision; the HRFHC role is to
 ask relevant questions on affordability, including how to define affordability and
 maintain affordability over 30 years, etc.
 Though the Commission will not make a recommendation to staff,
 commissioners will have the opportunity to state their views. Staff will consider
 both community and Commission feedback.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

 Maya Raman, a new student representative, was introduced.


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_January 2021
 HAC Recommendations and Proposed Affordable Housing Work Plan
 (12)

 · At previous meetings, commissioners agreed to postpone transportation
 proposals included in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
 Choice (AI)

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 · Single-Family Rehab Program - The City will seek a nonprofit
 subrecipient to develop and manage this program. Rehab funding will be
 around $15000 per house. SFR will focus on, but not be limited to,
 low/mod seniors
 · Naperville is approaching the end of initial 5-year period covered by the
 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) (adopted in 2017).
 Staff will consult HUD regarding next steps.


G. ADJOURNMENT:

 There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Palm,
 seconded by Commissioner Hawken, to adjourn the regular Human Rights and
 Fair Housing Commission Meeting of February 7, 2022 at 7:18 p.m. The motion
 carried by the following vote:



 There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Palm,
 seconded by Commissioner Hawken, to adjourn the regular Human Rights and
 Fair Housing Commission Meeting of February 7, 2022 at 7:18 p.m. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

 Absent: 1- Jacobs, and Kelly




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




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