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

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Monday, January 11, 2021 6:30 PM On Zoom - Open agenda to see phone &
 streaming



CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
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.
The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are described
below.

TO JOIN A MEETING:
The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need to
download any software or create an account to participate.

To login on your computer or iPad:
Click the link to join the webinar [and password if required] provided on this agenda. Once
connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen
and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted.
There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify
yourself for the public record and speak clearly.

To login on your phone:
For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID [and
password if required] provided on this agenda.
Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to
recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second
delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
and speak clearly.




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PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged.
Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners,
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.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting or to view
materials for the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting, should contact the City
Clerk at (630) 305-5300 by Monday, January 11, 2021.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 11, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88530441143?pwd=THIxK3l3RGZHQ0t6U0tUZGhtcmdMdz09
Passcode: 700521
Or iPhone one-tap :
 US: +13126266799,,88530441143#,,,,*700521# or
+16465588656,,88530441143#,,,,*700521#

Or Telephone:
  Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
 US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1
669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 885 3044 1143
Passcode: 700521
  International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdBWgAK9LT

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 21-0044 Approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of
 December 7, 2020

2. 21-0046 Receive updates on the Affordable Housing Work Plan, AI Action Items,
 and the creation of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission


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E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:
1. 21-0045 Approve the proposed 2021 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
 meeting schedule

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, January 11, 2021

 6:30 PM



  On Zoom - Open agenda to see phone & streaming



Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes January 11, 2021
Commission

 CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
 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.
 The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting
 are described below.

 TO JOIN A MEETING:
 The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need
 to download any software or create an account to participate.

 To login on your computer or iPad:
 Click the link to join the webinar [and password if required] provided on this agenda.
 Once connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom
 of Zoom screen and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to
 speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted
 until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak
 clearly.

 To login on your phone:
 For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
 For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using
 meeting ID [and password if required] provided on this agenda.
 Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the
 Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There
 will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please
 identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly.




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PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged.
Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners,
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.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting or to view
materials for the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting, should contact the City
Clerk at (630) 305-5300 by Monday, January 11, 2021.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 11, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88530441143?pwd=THIxK3l3RGZHQ0t6U0tUZGhtcmdMdz09
Passcode: 700521
Or iPhone one-tap :
 US: +13126266799,,88530441143#,,,,*700521# or
+16465588656,,88530441143#,,,,*700521#

Or Telephone:
  Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
 US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1
669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 885 3044 1143
Passcode: 700521
  International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdBWgAK9LT

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 8- James Bernicky, Linda Kuhn, Steve Lakner, Mark Rice, Shree Gurusamy, Patrick
 Kelly, Bradford Miller, and Brian Palm




 Also Present: Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator; Adam Aldaba,
 Student Representative; Emma Jakobowski; Student Representative, Grace
 Larsen, Student Representative; Shreya Joshi, Student Representative

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 There were no public comments.


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D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of December 7,
 2020
 Attachments: Draft Minutes Dec 7 2020

 A motion was made by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Lakner,
 to approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of
 December 7, 2020. (As of December 15, 2020, the Housing Advisory Commission is
 now the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission).

 Aye: 7- Bernicky, Kuhn, Lakner, Rice, Gurusamy, Kelly, Miller, and Palm


2. Receive updates on the Affordable Housing Work Plan, AI Action Items, and the creation
 of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
 Attachments: Legislation Text (1) Adopted 01.05.21
 HAC Recommendations and Proposed Affordable Housing Work Plan
 (12)
 AI Action Plan Progress Report_January 2021

 Affordable Housing Work Plan: Councilman Kelly provided an update on
 the Affordable Housing Work Plan - City Council approved the Work Plan
 on January 5, 2021 and voted 9-0 to approve hiring a consultant to conduct
 an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) study. The TED Division will choose
 the consultant and may work with the affordable housing consultant, SB
 Friedman, or with another company. The full process, from hiring to
 completion of the study, is expected to take 6-9 months. The consultant will
 gather information and meet with stakeholders - real estate industry,
 financial institutions, affordable housing advocates, etc. The study must
 address stakeholder's concerns in order to achieve a workable ordinance
 that actually creates affordable housing. The consultant will review other
 community's experiences to determine what has worked and why. They will
 try to zero in on requirements and incentives that will encourage creation of
 affordable units without discouraging market-rate development. The
 commission will be involved in the process, the details of which will
 become more clear as the process moves forward.
 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Manager: Chairman Bernicky
 discussed his experience interviewing candidates for the DEI Manager
 position, all of whom were extremely well-qualified. The new manager will
 be announced soon and should be able to attend the next commission
 meeting along with two new commissioners, who will replace Mercedes
 Haber-Kovach and Linda Wilhelm. The two new commissioners will be
 formally appointed at the January 19th City Council meeting.
 The new DEI Manager and Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator,

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 will serve as co-liaisons to the commission, with the DEI Manager taking
 charge of the human rights element and the legal aspects of fair housing,
 including managing cases and bringing them before the commission, if
 necessary. Ms. Broder will handle the housing aspect, including
 implementation of those elements of the Work Plan assigned to the
 commission, such as the single-family rehabilitation program and working
 with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on the
 Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) preservation study.
 When Council agreed to move forward with the IZO study, it was
 acknowleged that this would result in delaying some of the other Work Plan
 action items. However, Councilman Kelly emphasized that these elements
 will go forward as well, though perhaps at a different pace, more in
 conjunction with the IZO research. For example, interviews with affordable
 housing developers about the IZO will be a way to begin relationships that
 can be leveraged for future affordable housing development. Mapping of
 city-owned properties will also take place, though analysis may be
 postponed until the IZO study is completed.

E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:

1. Approve the proposed 2021 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 schedule
 Attachments: 2021 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission Meeting Calendar

 The 2021 Meeting Calendar was discussed at the December 7, 2020
 meeting when the commission agreed to move the January 4, 2021
 meeting to January 11, 2021. Once formally approved, the meeting
 schedule for the remainder of the year will be set, with the next meeting
 taking place on Monday, March 1, 2021.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Palm, seconded by Commissioner Miller,
 to approve the 2021 Meeting Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Bernicky, Kuhn, Lakner, Rice, Gurusamy, Kelly, Miller, and Palm

G. ADJOURNMENT:

 There being no other business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The
 meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
 A motion was made by Lakner, seconded by Bernicky, to adjourn the meeting.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Bernicky, Kuhn, Lakner, Rice, Gurusamy, Kelly, Miller, and Palm



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




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