Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-09-13

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Monday, September 13, 2021 6:30 PM Meeting Room B



Agenda Introductory Language

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

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

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
• Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact
the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on September 13.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the
Naperville Municipal Code.

• ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive
comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or
directing threats or personal attacks at Commission members, staff, other speakers or members
of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as
necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

• SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.

• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the
meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and then
address remarks to the Commission as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to
the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:



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D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 21-1196 Approve the regular Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 minutes of July 12, 2021

2. 21-1197 Receive findings and concur with staff recommendation regarding Fair
 Housing Complaint #FH-012021

E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 21-1198 Review the staff proposal to include Commission members in the RFP
 process for property located at 103rd and IL Route 59 and direct staff
 accordingly

F. REPORTS:
1. 21-1199 Receive status reports on the Affordable Housing Work Plan and Analysis
 of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) Action Plan items 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, September 13, 2021

 6:30 PM



 Meeting Room B



Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
Human Rights and Fair Housing Meeting Minutes September 13, 2021
Commission

Agenda Introductory Language

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

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

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
• Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact
the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on September 13.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the
Naperville Municipal Code.

• ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive
comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or
directing threats or personal attacks at Commission members, staff, other speakers or members
of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as
necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

• SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.

• IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the
meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and then
address remarks to the Commission as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to
the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

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

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




 Also Present: Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator; Geneace Williams,
 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

C. PUBLIC FORUM:


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 In response to a question from an attendee, a brief discussion took place
 regarding the wording of the City Council resolution on affordable housing,
 passed at the previous City Council meeting on September 7, 2021.
 Specifically, a question was asked regarding the use of the term "IDD" or
 Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled, along with Seniors, as the intended
 occupants of the proposed affordable housing development. Councilman Kelly
 responded that the group that had originally proposed the housing intended to
 use these terms, as the two groups have compatible housing needs. Staff
 agreed to consult the TED Department to confirm the the categories of
 residents that would be included in the development.

 There were no other public forum comments.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve the regular Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting minutes of
 July 12, 2021
 Attachments: DRAFT Meeting Minutes 071221

 Commissioner Rice noted that his name had mistakenly been included as an
 attendee at the July 12, 2021 meeting of the Commission and requested that his
 name be removed, since he did not attend the meeting. A suggestion was made
 that the minutes be approved with a revision to remove Commissioner Rice's
 name.



 A motion was made by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Palm,
 to approve the regular Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting
 minutes of July 12, 2021, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Absent: 2- Bergeron, and Jacobs


2. Receive findings and concur with staff recommendation regarding Fair Housing
 Complaint #FH-012021
 DEI Manager Williams presented the complaint and her recommendations:
 I. Allegation - The complainant alleged that Glenmuir Apartments, located at
 2604 Rockport Lane, Naperville, IL had discriminated due to race and source of
 income. The complainant applied to rent an apartment at the complex,
 completing an application, signing the lease and paying a fee of $100.00. The
 complainant stated that she had disclosed to Glenmuir staff that she had a
 criminal history prior to completing the application and signing the lease. The
 complainant further stated that the staff member told her it would not be a
 problem and that she had a “lot of pull” in determining whether or not
 applications were approved. The complainant paid the fee and signed the lease.
 She was later advised by Glenmuir that they could not move forward with
 application and received a rejection letter.
 II. Investigation - Ms. Williams received the complaint on April 21, 2021. She
 contacted the complainant on April 24, 2021. Ms. Williams also spoke with
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 Glenmuir staff, who stated that is standard practice to have applicants sign the
 lease at the time of application. However, the lease contains disclaimer stating
 that the lease will be null and void if the application is not approved. Staff stated
 that the complainant was denied due to credit score (low 600's), rental history
 (no utilities), and criminal record. The leasing company was concerned about
 the drug-related conviction due to close proximity of the complex to a school.
 Ms. Williams requested and was given a copy of the written denial which
 specified credit risk status and criminal background (iincluded in credit report).
 The report included felonies as recent as 2014 and credit report stating the
 applicant is a high risk for fraud and had too few accounts paid on time. Other
 factors included balances to credit limit too high; and insufficient credit history.
 The complainant felt she was promised apartment and had paid the application
 fee. She stated she had not read the disclaimer.The official complaint was
 submitted to the Commission and Ms. Williams was instructed by the
 Commission at the July 12, 2021 meeting to undertake an investigation. Ms.
 Williams contacted the apartment complex in July and was informed that the
 building had changed hands and had a new management company. They had a
 copy of the lease signed by the complainant including the disclaimer. Ms.
 Williams sent the company a certified letter and was told by them to contact the
 former owners, who now have no authority. Ms. Williams requested that the
 former owners provide 5 documents: 1) proof of sale to different owner, 2) copy
 of the application, 3) proof of current owner and management company, 4)
 name of agent and 5) copy of rental policy. Ms. Williams did not receive any of
 the requested documents.
 III. Recommendation - Based on Title 12 - 12-5-2, Ms. Williams recommended
 that the complaint be dismissed. The applicant's credit history and criminal
 background were reasonable causes to deny the application. No evidence was
 provided that race or source of income affected the decision.
 In response to a question, Ms. Williams stated that the complainant did not
 receive her $100 deposit back.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Rice, to
 dismiss the complaint. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Absent: 2- Bergeron, and Jacobs

E. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Review the staff proposal to include Commission members in the RFP process for
 property located at 103rd and IL Route 59 and direct staff accordingly
 Attachments: Proposal for Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
 Participation

 Ms. Broder reviewed a proposal by the TED Department to have the
 Commission participate in the choice of a developer for a vacant, city-owned
 property located at 103rd Street and Route 59. The TED Department has
 proposed that the parcel be developed as affordable housing for seniors and
 persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). City Council
 directed staff to prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP) for this housing at this
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 site. The RFP is scheduled to be considered by City Council on September 21,
 2021. TED is proposing to involve the HRFHC in the choice of the developer by
 including a representative of the commission on the committee to evaluate the
 development proposals. The committee would chose several of the proposals
 to move forward in the process. The commission would decide who the
 representative would be. Once the finalists are chosen, the HRFHC would
 facilitate and host a community meeting in early 2022 to provide feedback on
 the proposals. Comments would be summarized for City Council consideration.
 TED is requesting that the commission vote on a motion to participate in the
 process and send representatives of the commission to attend the September
 21 City Council meeting and speak in favor of the proposal. TED staff will attend
 the November HRFHC meeting to answer questions on the community meeting
 and process.

 Further discussion following the vote addressed who would be involved, how to
 define "senior" and "affordability," types of disabilities to be included and if
 preference could be granted to Naperville residents. The commission voted to
 have Commissioner Miller as Chair of the commissioner serve as the
 spokesperson.

 Councilman Kelly provided additional information: The area to be developed is
 approximately 10-12 acres and may include some commercial development on
 Route 59. It was chosen as the best option that was both vacant and city-owned
 and had not obvious negative factors. Senior units would be affordable, IDD
 would not. The number of IDD units would be capped. The total number of units
 would be determined by the proposals submitted and would be evaluated on the
 merits. At the 9/21 meeting, TED will present the RFP draft. City Council will
 review ad vote on whether or not to move forward with it. It will either be
 approved as is, or request changes. In answer to questions raised, it may not
 be legally possible to grant preference to Naperville residents. Affordable and
 senior will be clearly defined. If federal funds are used, the development will
 have to meet federal standards for affordability. Senior units are likely to
 comprise about 75% of units, with IDD capped at no more than 25%. The City
 will apply for 2022 tax credits.



 A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Palm,
 that the HRFHC agree to participate in the development review process proposed
 by TED.The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Absent: 2- Bergeron, and Jacobs

F. REPORTS:

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



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 Reports were provided on the status of the City Council discussion on
 inclusionary zoning (IZO), naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) and
 Single-Family Rehab proposals.

 Councilman Kelly stated that nothing has been adopted on the IZO. Meetings
 were held with SB Friedman and City Council - a voluntary program will be
 proposed. Single-Family Rehab program and Paired Real Estate Testing Study
 will be started in 2022. Applications for CDBG funding for housing-related
 programs will be encouraged, including homebuyer assistance and programs
 that work with ethnic minorities, such as Xilin and Metro Asian Family Services.
 The commission will focus on implementation of housing programs, since
 transportation program changes appear not to be feasible at this time.

G. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Palm to
 adjourn the regular Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission meeting of
 September 13, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Absent: 2- Bergeron, and Jacobs




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




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