Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-09-14

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



 Meeting Agenda

 Housing Advisory Commission

Monday, September 14, 2020 6:30 PM Meeting Room A



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.

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delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
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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 Housing Advisory Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630)
305-5300 by Monday, September 14, 2020.

Here is the Zoom Login information for the 9/14 HAC meeting:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 14, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Housing Advisory Commission

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Or iPhone one-tap :
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Or Telephone:
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A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:
1. 20-1058 Approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of
 July 13, 2020




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2. 20-1059 Review actions taken by the City Council regarding the Housing Advisory
 Commission’s recommendations on Action Items from the Housing Needs
 Assessment Toolkit; discuss the planned September 29, 2020 Workshop
 and direct staff accordingly
3. 20-1060 Discuss next steps for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
 (AI) Action Plan subcommittees and direct staff accordingly

4. 20-1061 Receive an update on the plans for the Human Rights Commission as they
 pertain to the Housing Advisory Commission

E. NEW BUSINESS:

F. REPORTS:
1. 20-1062 Presentation by Paul DeKruiff on affordable housing and development


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 14, 2020

 6:30 PM



 Meeting Room A



Housing Advisory Commission
Housing Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020


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 Housing Advisory Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630)
305-5300 by Monday, September 14, 2020.

Here is the Zoom Login information for the 9/14 HAC meeting:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 14, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Housing Advisory Commission

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81873502265?pwd=eXphWEE3c2ZOT0Z5a09KaGJxM1NDQT09
Passcode: 016395
Or iPhone one-tap :
 US: +13126266799,,81873502265#,,,,,,0#,,016395# or
+16465588656,,81873502265#,,,,,,0#,,016395#
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: 818 7350 2265
Passcode: 016395
 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb0B9HJD2f

A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Chairman Bernicky called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present 8- James Bernicky, Mercedes Haber-Kovach, Linda Kuhn, Steve Lakner, Linda
 Wilhelm, Mark Rice, Patrick Kelly, and Brian Palm
 Absent 2- Shree Gurusamy, and Bradford Miller




 Also Present: Ruth Broder, Community Grants Coordinator; Gina Nelson,
 Records Clerk; Scott Williams, Community Planner

 Absent: Adam Aldaba, Student Representative
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C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Marilyn Schweitzer had comments about the Comprehensive Plan,
 February and March Updates and the House Needs Assessment
 Recommendations. She referenced the teardown tax which she believes
 is crucial and should be included in the recommendations. She expressed
 concern with the rankings and lack of public input. She reviewed a variety
 of strategies and wants affordable housing to exist. She reiterated her
 concern with not including the teardown tax.

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of July 13, 2020
 Attachments: Draft Minutes July 13 2020

 A motion was made by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Lakner,
 to approve the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting minutes of July 13,
 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Bernicky, Haber-Kovach, Kuhn, Lakner, Wilhelm, Rice, Kelly, and Palm

 Absent: 2- Gurusamy, and Miller


2. Review actions taken by the City Council regarding the Housing Advisory Commission’s
 recommendations on Action Items from the Housing Needs Assessment Toolkit; discuss
 the planned September 29, 2020 Workshop and direct staff accordingly
 Councilman Kelly provided an update and summary of the City Council
 meeting. Due to the lateness of the agenda item being considered, City
 Council decided, based on the mix opinions and lack of consensus, to set
 a workshop for September 29, 2020. No line items were discussed.
 Councilman Kelly clarified with staff regarding the involvement of the
 consultant, SB Friedman and Company. Ms. Broder provided background
 and confirmed their attendance at the September 29, 2020 City Council
 Workshop. Councilman Kelly stated that all recommendations from SB
 Friedman will be on the table but will generally follow the Commission's
 recommendations.
 Gary Smith of the Accessible Community Task Force (ACTF) was
 recognized from the audience. Mr. Smith asked if the workshop is
 accessible to the public. Councilman Kelly stated it would be conducted in
 the same manner as the current meeting.


3. Discuss next steps for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) Action
 Plan subcommittees and direct staff accordingly
 Attachments: AI Action Plan - 2020-2021 Priority Committees.pdf


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 Chairman Bernicky asked each subcommittee to provide a summary of
 their work to date. Commissioner Rice provided an update on Action Item
 1D-Homebuyer Counseling. He stated that next steps are to meet with the
 City Clerk’s office and develop partnerships with HUD homebuyer
 counseling organizations and other outside agencies.
 Chairman Bernicky reminded the commission to keep funding in mind
 when considering next steps.
 Marilyn Schweitzer was recognized from the audience. She brought up AI
 Action Item 3C, which recommends rezoning specific parcels for
 multi-family housing and affordable housing. She believes that these
 should be considered two separate items and a multi-family zoning district
 does not necessarily translate to affordable housing. She addressed
 concerns with landscaping. She asked that affordable housing be
 balanced with the environment and open space.
 Commissioner Kuhn addressed Action Item 3C and stated her agreement
 that density being is an issue. Ms.Schweitzer added expressed concern
 that increased lot coverage increasing might not lead to more units but to
 larger units instead. She also discussed parking donations versus
 cash-in-lieu payments in an inclusionary zoning ordinance.
 Commissioner Palm agreed that greater density does not necessarily
 result in more affordable housing.
 Chairman Bernicky opened the floor to any other subcommittee updates.
 He encouraged the members to meet separately on the plan and then
 provide updates to the public with an official item placed on the agenda at
 a future meeting.
 Commissioner Rice stated that his report can be used as a template going
 forward. Commissioner Wilhelm provided an update on transportation and
 expressed concerns that lack of feasibility, funding obstacles, and the
 inability to change existing transportation routes, will hinder efforts to
 expand transportation options.
 Gary Smith of the ACTF stated that the Task Force has not been contacted
 on Action Items 4a, 4b, and 4c that involve transportation planning and
 protected classes, including people with disabilities. Ms. Broder provided
 context and stated they could be contacted on relevant agenda items. Mr.
 Smith volunteered his personal contact information.


4. Receive an update on the plans for the Human Rights Commission as they pertain to the
 Housing Advisory Commission
 Councilman Kelly provided an update on the expanded responsibilities of
 the proposed Human Rights Commission. A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
 (DEI) Manager would be the new staff position and the point of contact for
 the commission. The name of the commission was also discussed along
 with suggestions to add “housing” to the name. The new proposal is to
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 name the commission the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission.
 Councilman Kelly stated that it will take approximately two months to codify
 the new commission and the expanded responsibilities.
 Ms. Broder asked about new commission appointments following the end
 of Commissioner Haber-Kovach and Wilhelm’s appointment extensions on
 November 30. Councilman Kelly stated that new appointments will be not
 be made until the new commission is codified. He encouraged the two
 commissioners to stay on as long as possible as the City works through the
 process.


E. NEW BUSINESS:

 There was no new business.

F. REPORTS:

1. Presentation by Paul DeKruiff on affordable housing and development

 Commissioner Rice provided an introduction for the speaker. Mr. DeKruiff
 thanked the Chairman. He stated he asset-managed affordable housing
 developments. He cautioned against limiting affordable housing
 development solely to affordable housing developers; all developers should
 be included and addressed various financing mechanisms for affordable
 housing.
 He brought up other items to consider, stating that defining goals should be
 step one. He discussed the Affordable Housing recommendations,
 including:
 ·Develop a strategy for public owned lands: Mr. DeKruiff stated that the
 market should guide how properties are developed.
 ·Develop a plan to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing: He
 warned against inadvertently creating blighted properties, follow the market
 trends instead. He referenced an article and the potential for legal liability
 for the City under some circumstances.
 ·Establish additional housing programs for special needs population: He
 stated that real estate used for social needs results in capital losses and
 cannot be treated as real estate.
 ·Creating a housing-specific staff position: He stated that the City should
 avoid duplicating existing staff.
 ·Investing in rehabilitation of existing homes: He asked how the City
 investment would be recouped from the home when it is sold. Finally, he
 addressed concerns with subsidizing rental housing rehabilitation. Mr.
 DeKruiff compared the cost of affordable housing with the cost of living. He
 stated that the cost of living has grown the least. Mandating a cap on
 construction is already a subsidy. More discussion is required to reduce

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 the permit process.
 ·Establish a housing trust fund for special needs groups: According to
 DeKruiff, this may be recreating the wheel.
 Mr. DeKruiff ended his presentation by stating he will participate in the
 September 29th City Council Workshop.


G. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Commissioner Lakner, seconded by Commissioner Palm,
 to adjourn the regular Housing Advisory Commission meeting of September 14,
 2020 at 7:34 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Bernicky, Haber-Kovach, Kuhn, Lakner, Wilhelm, Rice, Kelly, and Palm

 Absent: 2- Gurusamy, and Miller




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




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