City Council — Naperville, IL
Date: 2026-02-17

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Agenda

 City Council

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers



TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
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TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:

1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up
online at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on February 17.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on February 17.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
February 17. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda
on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of comments will be
announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on February 17. The names of participants who submitted position statements will
be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on February
17.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department 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:
1. 26-0143 Presentation of Police Department Distinguished Service Awards


G. PUBLIC FORUM:


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

I. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 26-0158 Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of January 1, 2026,
 through January 31, 2026, for a total of $44,172,730.82

2. 26-0191 Approve the February 3, 2026 regular City Council meeting minutes

3. 26-0142 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for March, April, and May 2026

4. 26-0116 Approve appointments to various boards and commissions

5. 26-0123 Receive the year-to-date Investment and Cash Balance Report through
 December 31, 2025

6. 26-0188 Receive the year-to-date budget report through January 31, 2026

7. 26-0148 Approve the award of Bid 26-027, Vehicle Emergency Lighting and
 Related Equipment, to The Terramar Group, Inc. DBA Fleet Safety Supply
 for an amount not to exceed $310,000 and for a one-year term
8. 26-0084 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-042, Streetlight
 Maintenance and LED Streetlight Materials, to Graybar, Inc. and Wesco
 Distribution for an amount not to exceed $625,000
9. 26-0113 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-056, ESRI Advantage
 Program - ArcGIS Enterprise Consulting, to ESRI for an amount not to
 exceed $119,400 and for a one-year term
10. 26-0079 Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 21-243, Consulting
 Engineering Services for Soils and Materials Testing, to NASHnal Soil
 Testing, LLC for an amount not to exceed $280,000
11. 26-0139 Approve the award of Change Order #7 to Contract 23-274, Columbia
 Street Roadway Widening, to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for an
 additional 13 months
12. 26-0140 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 21-012.0.E.00-TED,
 Construction Engineering - Columbia Street Roadway Widening, to Baxter
 & Woodman, Inc. for an additional eight months
13. 26-0160 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 24-170, Naper
 Settlement Winter Operations Services, to Steve Miller, Inc. for an amount
 not to exceed $30,000 and a total award of $121,610




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14. 26-0187 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to contract 25-289, 2025 New
 Sidewalk Program, to Triggi Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $24,738.93 and a total award of $334,081.93
15. 26-0217 Approve the recommendation by Alliant Insurance Services to award
 Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage to Midwest
 Employers Casualty Company for an amount not to exceed $185,326 and
 for a two-year term

16. 25-1673 Approve the proposed CY2026 SECA Grant Fund Program Allocations

17. 26-0110 Pass the ordinance amending Chapter 1 (Building Codes) of Title 5
 (Building Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code adopting the 2024
 International Code Council set of codes, including proposed local
 amendments

18. 26-0118 Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue
 Special Event and Amplifier permits for the St. Paddy’s Day 5K and the St.
 Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled on Saturday, March 14, 2026

19. 26-0144 Pass the ordinance designating the 1906 Building located at 25 E Benton
 Avenue (First Congregational Church) as a historic landmark under the
 Naperville Municipal Code - HPC-0007-2025​

20. 26-0159 Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 3-3-11
 of the Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the Class M-Recreational or
 Lifestyle Amenities Facility cap by increasing the number of recreational
 facility liquor licenses available by two (requires six positive votes)

21. 26-0063B Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish Overnight
 Parking Exemptions for the Townhouses at River Bend (requires six
 positive votes)

22. 26-0174B Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish two-way stop
 control at the intersection of Josiah Rd. and Weatherbee Ln. (requires six
 positive votes)

23. 26-0059B Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to remove the No Left Turn
 prohibition at the intersection of Chicago Ave. and Ellsworth St. (requires
 six positive votes)

24. 26-0149 Adopt the IDOT supplemental resolution in the amount of $104,231.97 to
 allow for expenditure of State Motor Fuel Tax dollars to fund the 2025
 Roadway Resurfacing Program - MFT




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25. 26-0157 Adopt the resolution approving the amended intergovernmental
 agreements and amended memorandums of understanding between the
 City of Naperville and Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and
 Indian Prairie School District 204 for school resource officers

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. 25-1332B Receive the staff report for 109 W. Benton Ave., 133 W. Benton Ave., 129
 W. Benton Ave., and 5 N. Main St., Naperville, IL (Benton + Main) -
 DEV-0109-2025 (Item 1 of 3)

2. 26-0185 Pass the ordinance approving a preliminary/final plat of resubdivision and
 Owner’s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for Benton and
 Main (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025 (Item 2 of 3)

3. 26-0186 Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for a planned unit
 development (PUD) and a preliminary/final PUD plat for Benton and Main
 with various zoning deviations (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025 (Item 3
 of 3)

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. 26-0124 Approve the award of Bid 25-206, East Highlands Sanitary Sewer
 Replacement - Phase I, to Winninger Excavating, Inc. for an amount not to
 exceed $2,956,818.71, plus a 3% contingency

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 26-0141 Consider the staff recommendation allowing outside meeting room rentals
 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, during business hours
 Monday through Friday, increasing the meeting room rental fees, and
 providing increased security
2. 26-0195 Receive the report and provide direction regarding Affordable Housing
 next steps

P. NEW BUSINESS:




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Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Community Services Department at
 least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Community Services
 Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via
 telephone at 630-305-5300 or via e-mail at napervilleclerks@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
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Minutes - Final

 City Council


Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers


TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
U-verse) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com or youtube.com/OfficialNapervilleIL

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:

1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up online
at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on February 17.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on February 17.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
February 17. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda
on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of comments will be
announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on February 17. The names of participants who submitted position statements will
be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on February 17.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department 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:

 Mayor Wehrli called the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting to order at 5:30
 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman Josh McBroom
 Councilman Ashfaq Syed
 Councilman Benjamin White
 Councilman Nathan Wilson

C. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.
 A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman
 McBroom to recess to Closed Session to discuss [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] Approval of
 Minutes, [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] Semi-Annual review of Closed Session Minutes, [5
 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)] Collective Bargaining and [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] Performance of a
 Specific Employee of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

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OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman Josh McBroom
 Councilman Ashfaq Syed
 Councilman Benjamin White
 Councilman Nathan Wilson




 Also Present
 City Manager Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager Pam Gallahue; City Attorney
 Mike DiSanto; City Clerk Dawn Portner; Assistant to the City Manager Marcie
 Schatz; Deputy Fire Chief Phil Giannattasio; Police Chief Jason Arres; Director
 of Finance Ray Munch; Director of IT Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED
 Jennifer Louden; Deputy Director of TED Allison Laff; Deputy Director of TED
 Andy Hynes; Director of Public Works Dan Randolph; Director of Public Utilities
 - Electric Brian Groth; Deputy Director of Public Utilities - Water Joe Slavnik;
 Director of Community Services Melanie Marcordes; Director of Human
 Resources Helga Oles; Director of Communications Linda LaCloche

 Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, NCTV-17

E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

1. Presentation of Police Department Distinguished Service Awards

 The Distinguished Service Awards were presented by Police Chief Jason Arres.

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

 SPEAKERS

 Utility assistance program
 John Doyle (Naperville) discussed utility assistance programs for residents who
 may be having difficulty paying their utility bills.

 Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) discussed the Lunar New Year and thanked City
 staff for their service.

 Councilman White requested a moment of silence in honor of the passing of

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 Reverend Jesse Jackson.

 Council discussed programs to assist residents who may be experiencing
 difficulty paying their utility bills, pausing discussions and negotiations with
 IMEA, and the religious holidays currently being observed by many Naperville
 residents.

 Munch stated the City is currently offering a utility assistance program initiated
 during COVID and made permanent in 2021. The City partners with Loaves &
 Fishes Community Services, which administers the program, and qualifying
 residents may receive up to $600 in assistance per rolling calendar year.
 Currently, the City budgets $300,000 annually for the program, which is
 self-funded through Electric and Water utility rates. At this time, there is no
 mechanism for residents to donate to the program; however, potential funding
 sources will be reviewed when the program is up for renewal at the end of this
 year.

 WRITTEN COMMENT
 Sharika Sanku - This is a formal complaint regarding the process for requesting
 reimbursement for mailbox replacement. Over the past couple months, I have
 submitted complaints to the open forum regarding the rough use of snow
 ploughs on neighborhood streets. After thanksgiving our mailbox was destroyed
 by one of these snow trucks. To my dismay the process has not been
 straightforward regarding replacement of this. Please see my comments from
 the January meeting regarding this. After requesting further information
 regarding this process, a mere $$100 reimbursement was afforded for the
 mailbox replacement. The release absolves the city of any responsibility for the
 incident. This is an absurd misuse of the community to clean up after ineffective
 services rendered by the city. The cost of mailbox replacement is well over
 $$400 on average. Additionally, almost all mailbox replacement service
 providers require additional fees on top of this. They also are unable to replace
 the mailbox till after the ground is unfrozen. This release requires the mailboxes
 to be replaced at the homeowner’s expense by May which may or not be
 enough time for this process to take place. Here is a copy of the waiver that is
 required to be signed: I, the person named above, for the sole consideration of
 one-hundred ($$100.00) dollars paid to me in hand by the CITY OF
 NAPERVILLE, forever release and discharge the CITY OF NAPERVILLE, its
 officers, agents and employees, in regards to any and all claims and damages
 incurred on or about the date listed above, related to the mailbox and property
 located at the address listed above, in the City of Naperville, IL. Further, I agree
 to install a replacement mailbox in compliance with the requirements set forth in
 the Naperville Municipal Code Section 9-1A-11. I understand and acknowledge
 that if I was issued a temporary mailbox, it will be collected by the CITY OF
 NAPERVILLE after June 1, whether or not a new mailbox has been installed. I
 hope it is clear that this is an egregious act against the community and citizens
 of Naperville. The incident of snow ploughs destroying mailboxes is evident all
 over town. This is not due to personal misuse or the acts of citizens. It is due to
 the city provided snow truck services. This release is a disgrace, and it is clear
 that there is malintent as even getting to this waiver and reimbursement
 process has taken several months. This process has to be changed so that at
 the very least it will provide a realistic reimbursement for the amount spent on

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 ordering and replacing the mailbox. $$100 is not adequate for any of these
 processes. Another separate issue that requires addressing is the accessibility
 to the Naperville Amtrak Station on the West Bound side. Most train stations
 offer heating for patrons who are waiting. However, in the Naperville station the
 West Bound passengers do not have access to any heat. This is unbearable
 during the winter months, especially when passengers must come up from the
 walkway in order to wait for trains. In Chicago there are at least push buttons for
 heaters that can turn on when patrons are near the area. It is necessary for
 some form of heating to be available on the West Side. Naperville is considered
 a premier community but arriving on this side of the platform does not
 demonstrate the welcome that is becoming of a major point of entry.
 Additionally, there is no intercoms on the West Side which makes it very
 challenging for people to hear what trains are coming. While announcements
 are broadcast from the main station on the other side of the station, it is not
 easily available or accessible for people with hearing issues or tinnitus on the
 West Side to make out what the office operators are saying. This could easily
 be rectified by adding intercoms to the other side of the station.



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

I. CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to
 approve the Consent Agenda removing I116, I17, I20 and I21. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


1. Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of January 1, 2026, through January 31,
 2026, for a total of $44,172,730.82
 Council approved.


2. Approve the February 3, 2026 regular City Council meeting minutes
 Council approved.


3. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for March, April, and May 2026
 Council approved.


4. Approve appointments to various boards and commissions
 Council approved.


5. Receive the year-to-date Investment and Cash Balance Report through December 31,

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 2025
 Council received the report.


6. Receive the year-to-date budget report through January 31, 2026
 Council received the report.


7. Approve the award of Bid 26-027, Vehicle Emergency Lighting and Related Equipment,
 to The Terramar Group, Inc. DBA Fleet Safety Supply for an amount not to exceed
 $310,000 and for a one-year term
 Council approved.


8. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-042, Streetlight Maintenance and
 LED Streetlight Materials, to Graybar, Inc. and Wesco Distribution for an amount not to
 exceed $625,000
 Council approved.


9. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-056, ESRI Advantage Program -
 ArcGIS Enterprise Consulting, to ESRI for an amount not to exceed $119,400 and for a
 one-year term
 Council approved.


10. Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 21-243, Consulting Engineering
 Services for Soils and Materials Testing, to NASHnal Soil Testing, LLC for an amount not
 to exceed $280,000
 Council approved.


11. Approve the award of Change Order #7 to Contract 23-274, Columbia Street Roadway
 Widening, to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for an additional 13 months
 Council approved.


12. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 21-012.0.E.00-TED, Construction
 Engineering - Columbia Street Roadway Widening, to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for an
 additional eight months
 Council approved.


13. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 24-170, Naper Settlement Winter
 Operations Services, to Steve Miller, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $30,000 and a total
 award of $121,610
 Council approved.


14. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to contract 25-289, 2025 New Sidewalk
 Program, to Triggi Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $24,738.93 and a total
 award of $334,081.93

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 Council approved.


15. Approve the recommendation by Alliant Insurance Services to award Excess Workers'
 Compensation Insurance coverage to Midwest Employers Casualty Company for an
 amount not to exceed $185,326 and for a two-year term
 Council approved.


16. Approve the proposed CY2026 SECA Grant Fund Program Allocations

 SPEAKERS
 Rahul Trivedi (Naperville - DTribal’s Foundation) discussed the Swadesi Mela
 event and the reduction in funding through the SECA grant fund program.

 Munish Kaistha (Naperville - DTribal’s Foundation) discussed the Swadesi Mela
 event and the reduction in funding through the SECA grant fund program.

 Nag Jaiswal (Naperville - Swadesi Mela - Indo American Trade Fair) discussed
 the reduction in funding through the SECA grant fund program for the Swadesi
 Mela and the India Parade and Celebration.


 Council discussed the SECA grant fund process and inquired about how
 funding for the Swadesi Mela event was reduced, as well as what steps could
 be taken in the future to make the application more competitive.

 Marcordes stated that under SECA’s current process, if a majority of the
 Commissioners assign a funding allocation of zero, no funding is awarded. In
 this instance, five Commissioners recommended zero funding for the
 application. The Commission reviewed several factors, including the event
 structure and type. In this case, as a trade fair, the Commission determined it
 aligned more closely with a business event rather than a community-focused
 event. The Commission also evaluated the event’s budget, revenue sources,
 sponsorship opportunities, vendor and admission fees, and whether City
 services could be reduced. Additionally, the Commission expressed concern
 that the amount of funding requested conflicted with SECA’s established
 priorities and the overall number of applications under consideration.


 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the proposed CY2026 SECA Grant Fund Program Allocations. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, Syed, and White

 Nay: 2- McBroom, and Wilson


17. Pass the ordinance amending Chapter 1 (Building Codes) of Title 5 (Building
 Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code adopting the 2024 International Code
 Council set of codes, including proposed local amendments
 SPEAKER

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 Barbara Benson (Naperville - NEST) discussed the adoption of the IL. energy
 stretch codes.


 ORD 26-010
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance amending Chapter 1 (Building Codes) of Title 5 (Building
 Regulations) of the Naperville Municipal Code adopting the 2024 International
 Code Council set of codes, including proposed local amendments. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


18. Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue Special Event and
 Amplifier permits for the St. Paddy’s Day 5K and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled
 on Saturday, March 14, 2026
 ORD 26-006

 Council passed.


19. Pass the ordinance designating the 1906 Building located at 25 E Benton Avenue (First
 Congregational Church) as a historic landmark under the Naperville Municipal Code -
 HPC-0007-2025​
 ORD 26-007


 WRITTEN COMMENT ONLY
 Diane Walter Diamond (Naperville) First Congregational Church of Naperville
 -The decision to seek landmark status reflects the congregation’s commitment
 to preserve its heritage and honor the building’s architectural beauty and rich
 history. The church remains an active faith community that welcomes all
 people, from Naperville and beyond since 1833.


 Jean Guenther (Naperville) First Congregational Church of Naperville) - I
 strongly support the land marking of First Congregational Church of Naperville. I
 feel its historic status in our community should be recognized.


 Carolyn Finzer (Naperville) Naperville Historic Preservation - My late inlaws
 Vernon & Kathryn Finzer belonged to this historic church and my sister-in-law
 Sharon Finzer is a member of its congregation/ we must protect it and strongly
 consider it age and "roots" in the founding of Naperville.


 Jennifer Walsdorf (Kary, TX) - I support the application designating the church
 building as a local landmark. As a former resident of Naperville and 1985 NNHS
 graduate, it is the rich historical aspects of Naperville that I am most proud of
 when o share with others where I am from.


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 Kenton Clymer (Wayzata, MN) - I grew up in Naperville in the 1950s and 1960s,
 and although I now live in Minnesota, I was delighted to see that the First
 Congregational Church, which I saw almost every day while living there, is
 considered for historic preservation. I fully support the application. It is a
 wonderful structure.


 Brian Rohr (Naperville) - I support the application designating the church
 building as a local landmark. Beautiful design Local stone. Historical
 significance . Iconic presence anchoring “ piety hill “ of early 20th century
 Naperville. Please approve this application.


 Eve Hushek (Naperville) - I support passing the ordinance designating First
 Congregational Church as an historic landmark.


 Kay Akins (Naperville) - Please make the First Congressional Church a historic
 landmark. This beautiful church is Naperville history and needs to be preserved
 and recognized.

 Anne Swanson (Naperville) - I am in support of making the First Congregational
 UCC Church of Naperville a historic landmark. The congregation is the oldest,
 continuous congregation in DuPage County, starting in 1833. From that time,
 First Congregational Church has helped foster many of Naperville's leading
 citizens. It truly is a bedrock of Naperville history.


 Jim Bottigliero (Naperville) - As a historic district homeowner and resident, I fully
 statement can be short, simply saying you support the application designating
 the church building as a local landmark.

 Dorothy A Heberg (Naperville) - I support the application designating the church
 building as a local landmark.


 Diana L Lorenz (Naperville) First Congregational Church of Naperville - There
 are many reasons why the First Congregational Church of Naperville deserves
 to be landmarked. It is the oldest church in DuPage County. Founded only two
 years after the city itself was founded, its members have been influential
 members of the community from the beginning until the present day. An historic
 bell still occupies its bell tower. A well-known architect from the Chicago area,
 M. J. Morehouse, designed the building, which is an excellent example of gothic
 revival architecture, with beautiful stained-glass windows dating back to 1846
 and 1906 that memorialize early leaders of Naperville. The building was built
 using local materials and local craftsmen, and its construction was supported
 by the entire community. It has the distinction of being the oldest church building
 in Naperville that is still occupied by the same congregation, and its beauty, still
 evident after almost 120 years, bears witness to its history.

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 Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) Foremost, my thanks to the First Congregational
 Church for their desire and effort to have their beautiful building landmarked. Not
 always do owners recognize the value their buildings have to the community.
 This building is important and most definitely worthy of landmark status. Our
 historic buildings our portals to the past. I long admired this church for its beauty
 but admittedly had no knowledge of the rich history of the building and its
 congregation who have owned the property, built the 1906 building, and resided
 in it ever since.
 I've learned much through this application. Here a few examples:
 • I had no idea so many prominent Napervillians were members of this church.
 • I had no idea some of the windows were lovingly salvaged from the 1846
 church and installed in the new church.
 • Similarly, that the bell of the “Historical Ringing of The Bell” was reinstalled.
 • I had no idea that the architect of this building created other renown buildings
 in Naperville, the Midwest, as well as the Spanish Colonial Club House 2 doors
 down from my childhood home.
 • I had no idea the limestone came from the Joliet Quarries because the
 Naperville quarries couldn’t supply it.
 • I had little knowledge of the love, social influence, and devotion of this
 congregation has for our community.
 That this congregation, as owners of this building, care so much for their history
 to diligently record it and now wish to landmark what is in essence their home is
 admirable.
 So, yes:
 • The building is well over 50 years old.
 • Its congregation, as the owner from even before this building’s existence, has
 had a myriad of significant people of historic state and local history.
 • It has distinguishing architectural elements and used indigenous materials.
 • Its renowned architect designed several beloved Naperville properties - not all
 of which remain.
 and
 • It is within the Naperville Federal Historic District, though not in the National
 Register of Historic Places.
 Please approve this landmark designation.


 Bill Simon (Naperville) Naperville Preservation Inc. (NPI) - Naperville
 Preservation, Inc. strongly supports designating the First Congregational
 Church building as a Naperville local landmark. Since 1906 the First
 Congregational Church has stood on the corner of Benton Avenue and Center
 Street. Constructed of Illinois limestone and replacing a prior wooden structure,
 the building retains nearly all of its original Gothic Revival elements. Strong lines
 and arched windows and doors draw the observer's eye upwards towards the
 heavens. The patterns in the stonework increase its pleasing appearance. The


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 bell tower houses the original bell from the 1846 frame church and the bell was
 famously rung during the raid by Wheaton to take the county records from
 Naperville. The Congregation of the First Congregational Church has included
 many figures important in Naperville's history, both earlier and current. From
 Morris Sleight and Israel and Avice Blodgett, through James Nichols and George
 Martin, to Genevieve Towsley and Ron Keller, the First Congregational Church
 has nourished individuals and outreach projects important to our community.
 The architect, Merritt Morehouse, designed significant buildings in Illinois and
 other states. Here in Naperville, he was also the architect for Heatherton, John
 Goodwin's home. He also did significant work on the remodeling of Oakhurst,
 later known as Will-O-Way Manor and now the home of Meson Sabika. True to
 its motto, the First Congregational Church is the building that has housed “Love
 and Justice” for 120 years. This building meets the criteria to be a Naperville
 Landmark, and it holds a special place in Naperville’s built environment and with
 our history and people. We urge your approval of the landmark designation.


 Sandy Anagnostopoulos (Naperville) - I support providing historic landmark
 status to the first congregational church.


 Lori Shepard (Naperville) - I respectfully urge the Council to accept the
 committee's recommendation to grant landmark status to First Congregational.
 Reading its history is essentially reading a "who's who" of Naperville. Our past
 members include the Nichols family that founded Nichols Library and the
 Martin-Mitchell family whose bequest gave the city land for Naper Settlement,
 Centennial Beach, Naperville Central and much more. Members were
 instrumental in racial, social, and environmental justice initiatives from the
 Underground Railroad, founding Youth Outlook and Community Access
 Naperville, to starting recycling in the area. The building itself is beautiful and
 well kept, with a vibrant congregation committed to supporting love and justice
 in our community and the world. Thank you for your support.

 POSITION STATEMENTS

 SUPPORT
 Diane Walter Diamond (Naperville) - First Congregational Church of Naperville
 Laura Kemner
 Theresa Hus (Naperville)
 Todra Oken (Naperville)
 Jean Kosiara (Naperville)
 Jami Carney (Naperville)
 Beverly Parker (Naperville) - First Congregational UCC
 Rhonda Carpenter (Lisle)
 Vicki Keller (Naperville)
 James R Fancher (Naperville)
 Kirsten Lyonsford (Aurora)
 Sharon L Josefson (Naperville)
 Janice Grimm (Naperville)


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 Kerry Malm (Naperville)
 Sandra Banas (Bolingbrook)
 Christine Farthing (Naperville)



 Council passed.


20. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 3-3-11 of the
 Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the Class M-Recreational or Lifestyle Amenities
 Facility cap by increasing the number of recreational facility liquor licenses available by
 two (requires six positive votes)
 Mayor Wehrli recused himself and left the dais from 8:00 p.m. - 8:02 p.m..


 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 3-3-11 of the
 Naperville Municipal Code pertaining to the Class M-Recreational or Lifestyle
 Amenities Facility cap by increasing the number of recreational facility liquor
 licenses available by two. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

 Recused: 1- Wehrli


21. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish Overnight Parking
 Exemptions for the Townhouses at River Bend (requires six positive votes)
 SPEAKERS
 Trish Schacht (Naperville) is in support of passing the ordinance to establish
 overnight parking for the townhouses at River Bend.

 Brian Dixon (Naperville - Townhomes at River Bend HOA President) is opposed
 to passing the ordinance to establish overnight parking for the townhouses at
 River Bend.

 Celeste Buckingham (Naperville) is in support of passing the ordinance to
 establish overnight parking for the townhouses at River Bend.

 Suzanne Harris (Naperville) is in support of passing the ordinance to establish
 overnight parking for the townhouses at River Bend

 Mike Kiernan (Naperville) is in support of passing the ordinance to establish
 overnight parking for the townhouses at River Bend.

 Eva Tuczai (Naperville) is in support of passing the ordinance to establish
 overnight parking for the townhouses at River Bend.


 Council discussed reducing the number of requested parking spaces from eight
 to five and noted concerns regarding the mailbox being blocked under the
 original eight-space proposal. Council also inquired whether pavement

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 markings and signage would be installed to clearly designate the new parking
 spaces and whether the revised configuration would create any challenges for
 snowplow access during future snowfall events.

 Hynes stated that, if approved, the City will install signage at both ends of the
 proposed parking area and stripe the pavement to clearly designate the parking
 spaces. He further noted that this request was reviewed with all affected
 operating departments, and no concerns were identified regarding the proposed
 parking configuration.


 The meeting recessed from 8:35 p.m. - 8:42 p.m..




 WRITTEN COMMENTS ONLY
 Craig Birkett (Naperville) Transportation Advisory Board - I am against this
 exception. It will increase parking during the day in the same area. I live across
 the street and people at times park in front of my mailbox causing mail delivery
 issues. The exemption extends through the location where my mailbox is. Also,
 at times we have difficulty to find parking when hosting parties. Last, during
 snowstorms snow removal vehicles use this area at night and early morning to
 park and deploy snow removal equipment.

 Suzanne Harris (Naperville) - I live on River Bend Rd. immediately perpendicular
 to village green Road. I feel that this Parking request is entirely in keeping for
 those living on the alleyway of Village Green where they do not have any street
 parking access, nor do they have driveways. We are talking about a permitted
 process that will probably limit the number of requests to approximately three or
 four at most. In the spirit of supporting our neighbors with a reasonable request,
 I am totally in favor of this petition being passed.

 Jim Buckingham (Naperville) - As a homeowner of 486 Village Green Rd., I
 encourage that this agenda item be passed so that the City will issue overnight
 parking permits for our residents because we do not have a true driveway.

 Julie Federico (Naperville) - As a resident of River Bend, I oppose allowing the
 Townhomes to have overnight parking. They already have a 2-car garage and
 can park an additional car in front of the garage. The residents bought the
 property knowing they had 3 parking spaces already. How many more spaces
 do they need? the streets are already curved, and winding and overnight parking
 would make it even harder to maneuver. Please do not support this.

 Kevin Buoy (Naperville) - I oppose overnight street parking on river bend and
 village green streets, temporary overnight parking can be obtained for guests
 and unusual circumstances upon request conveniently at the NPD website,
 please deny this request for the same reasons overnight parking is not allowed
 on most city streets. Thank you

 Terrance Cieslak (Naperville) - I am opposed to townhome parking on River


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 Bend, it presents a safety issue since it will not be possible for the police to
 patrol the area and insure those parking are in fact local home owners.

 Alton Jay Mitchell (Naperville) - Please deny the request of the Riverbend
 Townhomes for on-street parking privileges not afforded to the general
 Naperville population. I too have "just" a 2-car garage, I too have reasons for
 guests or myself to park on-street, and I deal with the situation in a variety of
 neighborly ways.All of us residents in the Riverbend community knew the
 parking rules and conditions when we purchased our homes. Nothing has
 changed here to allow one subset of the residents to usurp the very reason
 Naperville disallows public, over-night street parking... to reduce crime-related
 activities, and yet this would do that right here on our streets. And to read the
 petitioners request that the privilege be EXCLUSIVELY managed by their HOA
 president is absurd. Please deny this request in the best interest of ALL
 Riverbend people and the residents of Naperville in general.

 Shari Lambert (Naperville) - I am not opposed to a limited number (five or fewer)
 of overnight parking permits, but also wish to acknowledge that all neighboring
 homeowners' association be given the same number of overnight parking
 permits on River Bend Dr. to accommodate all residents in a fair manner.


 William DeNichols - I’m ok with residents being able to park in street provided
 the passes are limited to 6 and no single residence get no more than one
 Deon Ettinger (Naperville) - Off-street parking availability is assured before the
 permit to build is approved by the city. There is no excuse for adding to street
 congestion in that area.

 Helen Wolfe (Naperville)- I am wondering if there has been a change in the
 occupancy of this area that would justify this type of special ruling. It has been
 my understanding that overnight parking is not allowed throughout Naperville
 without limited permission. I have lived in River Bend for 38 years and there has
 never been a need for this previously. Why now? The number of units with short
 driveways and some 1 car garages would be able to take advantage of this
 ruling and it would most likely extend through the rest of the area. How do you
 limit it to 12 homes? There is a large population of senior residents and this
 could conceivably create a safety issue. How do you control who is actually
 parking in the neighborhood. Parking on River Bend Road is a hazard now with
 the turning in off Aurora and the curves in the road with a parked car restrikes
 the visibility. Please DO NOT ALLOW this change to take affect.

 Brian Dixon (Naperville) River Bend Manor Homes HOA President - My HOA
 building at Village Green Rd strongly objects to this over night parking on village
 green road. This will directly affect us and is not good for the overall
 neighborhood. The current policy was never attended for Downtown Naperville
 properties. The River Bend neighborhood is also very unique with 4 HOA’s + 4
 single family homes and they clearly have 2 spots like many other residents to

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 park their cars. The building making this request for more additional parking has
 more spots than my river front circle building. We’re asking city council to keep
 the overnight parking policy in place, due to the majority of residents who
 strongly object to this proposal of overnight parking. Village Green road is also a
 main road in our neighborhood from Aurora ave and used by all the residents to
 get to their homes. It’s also used for our landscaping trucks in the summer time.
 During the Winter It’s important the road is clear of cars at night so snowplows
 can push the snow from west to east down the road. Thank you for time.

 Wrenne Jakubiak (Naperville) Manor Homes of River Bend - I would like the
 parking to remain as it stands, no overnight parking.

 Jane F Gano (Naperville) Homeowner in River Bank Homeowners Association -
 I do not feel that it is a good idea to allow overnight parking in the area
 requested. These homeowners have a 2 car garage and it is possible to park a
 third car in front of the garage. I am concerned that parking overnight in this area
 might make it difficult to drive safely, if several cars are parked in the area.

 Stephen Schacht (Naperville) - I am writing in support of the proposal to pass
 overnight parking exemptions for the Townhouses of River Bend (12 of 44
 units). I support this proposal for the following reasons: 1) Seeking exemption
 for limited number of Townhomes of River Bend (12/44), only those that share
 an alley way, these residents do not have stand-alone driveways 2) The
 President of the HOA noted at Transportation meeting the issuance of hang
 tags would be highly restricted, only issued if legitimate need, and likely would
 issue less than the allotment of 8 3) Lack of available parking forces residents
 to park sideways in front of their garage or along alley way entrance when
 garage is occupied, this makes the alley very congested which is a quality of life
 and safety issue - visibility of pedestrians on side-walk is partially obstructed
 when cars are parked along alley 4) These are 2-3 bedroom townhomes with 2
 car garages that don't allow rentals - it’s reasonable for a family residing in such
 a home to have 3 licensed drivers and 3 registered vehicles, but without
 on-street parking there isn't currently a practical method to park 3 vehicles 5)
 Proposed, designated on street parking spots are on a low traffic road, adjacent
 to Townhomes of Riverbend homeowners, and without hindrance to
 non-Townhome of Riverbend residents. Thank you for consideration.

 Dan Dodge (Naperville) - I object to allowing overnight parking on River Bend
 Rd. It detracts from the neighborhood and will have a negative impact on home
 values in the area. Secondly, the road curves creating a line of sight hazard for
 cars pulling out at night. 3. There is an increase in security risk not knowing
 what cars are residents vs unknown people. Overall we have a pretty
 neighborhood and should keep its welcoming appearance.



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 Wendy Scalzo (Naperville) - I support the staff's recommendations for 8
 overnight parking passes. There is no driveway and will allow and emergency
 vehicle's to access the front doors of the townhomes safely without having cars
 cluttered. This is the only association without a driveway and a realtor has
 mentioned it would raise property value to have those dedicated spaces which
 will in turn raise neighbor property values. This will also bring more families
 because they will not be worried they cannot fit their minivan in the garage,
 which is a concern. The condo association does not allow renting due to
 property value and we care very much about property value which is why this
 will be a tremendous help for selling our homes.

 Janet Austin (Naperville) River Bend Townhomes - I absolutely endorse street
 parking for the homeowners on our unique alleyway on Village Green Road. I
 have lived here since June 1987, and parking has always been a problem, since
 we DO NOT have individual driveways. Thank you.

 Maryagnes Dixon (Naperville) - In our small community there are 6 different
 associations of townhomes and condos and 36 single family homes. We
 already have 7 no parking signs on River Bend Rd which is adjacent to Village
 Green Rd and those two roads are the only way in and out of the subdivision for
 the whole community.

 Jeri Blood (Naperville) - As a townhome owner on our Village Green Rd “alley” I
 fully support the request provide the permanent 8 street parking spots on Village
 Green Rd. Our 12 townhomes have double garages but no individual driveways.
 Therefore our “alley” gets extremely congested when a resident’s third car is
 introduced whether visitor, new family driver, delivery or repair vehicle. I’ve been
 a townhome here for 20+ years and respectively request the relief granting of 8
 permanent street parking spots be passed.

 Judith Wivell (Naperville) - I oppose overnight parking. We currently live in a very
 safe neighborhood with no on street overnight parking. Cars on the street at
 night could hide criminals who may assault us while we are out at night walking
 our dogs. Allowing overnight parking in one area of our neighborhood could
 encourage other homeowners in other areas of our neighborhood to request
 same. Everyone knew the rules when they bought into the neighborhood - there
 is no reason to change the rules now for a subset of the neighborhood. Cars
 parked overnight could interfere with snowplowing and garbage collection.
 Overnight on street parking could be unsightly and eventually lead to a reduction
 in property values. Our neighborhood is close to Naperville’s attractive
 downtown. Allowing on street overnight parking may encourage those outside
 our neighborhood wanting access to Naperville’s downtown to use our streets
 as a parking lot setting up for noisy disruption as they return late in the
 night/early morning. Please do not approve on street overnight parking.


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 Thomas Hannagan (Naperville) - Speaking as a Townhouses at River Bend unit
 owner, I support the Overnight Parking Exemptions due to the limited amount of
 parking for certain townhome owners in our association. I will not be directly
 impacted by this exemption, since I do not live in the effected part of the
 association, but think it’s reasonable to allow for additional parking for those who
 do live there.

 Carlos de la Hoz (Naperville) - I support this request (26-0063B), which will
 alleviate entrance congestion to the townhouse garages and eliminate potential
 blind spots (safety concern).

 William DeNichols (Naperville) - After careful thought , I have reconsidered my
 position and say no to overnight parking. It opens up Pandora’s box . My vote is
 no

 POSITION STATEMENTS

 SUPPORT
 Lesley Shapleigh (Naperville)
 Trish Schacht (Naperville)
 Anna Schacht (Naperville)
 Amy Buxbaum (Naperville)
 Finley Montague (Naperville)
 Erin O’Boyle (Naperville)
 Max Buxbaum (Naperville)
 Katie Duffy (Naperville)
 Maggie Gill (Naperville)

 OPPOSE
 Mohit Mehrotra (Naperville)
 Michael Tiddens
 Gloria Bochenski (Naperville)
 Robert Simone (Naperville)
 Chris Sugano (Naperville)
 Kozenczak (Oswego)
 Robert Talbot (Naperville)
 Helen Wolfe (Naperville)
 Jane Jones (Naperville)
 Mary J Wirth (Naperville)
 Joseph Gano (Naperville)
 Nancy Quigley


 A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman White,
 to waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish eight Overnight
 Parking Exemptions for the Townhouses at River Bend. The motion carried by
 the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, White, and Wilson

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 Nay: 1- Syed


22. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish two-way stop control at the
 intersection of Josiah Rd. and Weatherbee Ln. (requires six positive votes)
 ORD 26-008

 Council passed.


23. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to remove the No Left Turn prohibition at
 the intersection of Chicago Ave. and Ellsworth St. (requires six positive votes)
 ORD 26-009

 Council passed.


24. Adopt the IDOT supplemental resolution in the amount of $104,231.97 to allow for
 expenditure of State Motor Fuel Tax dollars to fund the 2025 Roadway Resurfacing
 Program - MFT
 RES 26-05

 Council adopted.


25. Adopt the resolution approving the amended intergovernmental agreements and
 amended memorandums of understanding between the City of Naperville and Naperville
 Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 for school
 resource officers
 RES 26-06

 Council adopted.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Receive the staff report for 109 W. Benton Ave., 133 W. Benton Ave., 129 W. Benton
 Ave., and 5 N. Main St., Naperville, IL (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025 (Item 1 of 3)
 SPEAKERS
 Russell Whitaker (Naperville - Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd. - for the Petitioner)
 provided background information on the developer and gave a detailed overview
 of the proposed project. The presentation addressed how the development
 aligns with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, including the proposed density in
 dwelling units per acre. Also discussed were the revisions made to the plan
 following approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as
 additional updates resulting from additional discussions with City staff.


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 Tom Ryan (Naperville - Naperville Preservation, Inc.) is opposed to the
 proposed development.

 Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Julie Carducci (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Chris Carlsen (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Meggie Chambers (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Richard Lowry (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Alexis Lowry (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Brian Davis (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Donald Boyd (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 Mary Ann Curtis (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.

 During rebuttal, Russell Whitaker, representing the Petitioner, discussed the
 underlying zoning of the property, landscaping concerns and explained how the
 proposed development is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

 Council discussed the removal of the proposed planters, streetscape concerns,
 the timeline when the landscaping was changed, the 30 year Master Plan, the
 character of the area and how it fits with the surrounding area and the PUD
 standards.

 Whitaker stated the streetscape plans were reviewed with City staff, and both
 parties agreed the design in this area should differ from the downtown
 streetscape due to the transition to a residential setting. The number of planters
 was reduced, and additional trees within the right-of-way were added as an
 enhancement. The developer will construct the planters, while responsibility for
 the landscaping will fall to the homeowners.

 Louden stated staff reviewed the downtown streetscape standard plans and
 noted that they vary by street, which led to a compromise being reached. There
 are different standards applied per block. She further explained that this area is
 not part of the downtown maintenance SSA, which created challenges in
 determining how to proceed.

 Laff stated the developer will construct the improvements within the parkway


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 and subsequently deed them to the City for future maintenance. The developer
 will provide the City with a one-time payment to cover long-term maintenance
 costs. The HOA will be responsible for seasonal plantings and maintenance of
 the parkway trees. She further noted that the developer has complied with the
 PUD standards, which differ in this area from other parts of the City.
 Qualification was achieved by incorporating enhancements such as upsizing
 the parkway trees, improving the streetscape and overall landscaping,
 upgrading the two driveway entrances, and enhancing the landscaping at the
 rear of the property.

 WRITTEN COMMENT ONLY
 Christian Axelsen (Naperville) Calvary Temple Church of Naperville - Honorable
 Mayor and City Council Members: Calvary Temple Church of Naperville submits
 this written statement in support of the proposed development by M/I Homes
 involving the properties located at Benton Avenue and Main Street. Calvary
 Church has entered into a contract to sell the Benton Avenue/Main Street
 properties to M/I Homes. Because the site served as the original home of
 Calvary Church, the decision to proceed was made only after careful
 deliberation. Ultimately, the Church decided to move forward with this sale in
 order to further the Church's mission and continue serving the community. Our
 multitude of conversations with the developer leads us to believe that the project
 will be beneficial to the City of Naperville as a whole. Sincerely, Christian
 Axelsen, Director of Finance, Calvary Temple church of Naperville.

 Alice and Ted Goodman (Naperville) - We respectfully ask the City Council to
 vote NO on the Benton and Main proposal as submitted and require it to be
 redesigned in compliance with existing TU zoning. Particularly the lot coverage
 variance will change the look of this block from a downtown neighborhood to
 resemble a business district with minimal green space. The current plan relies
 on five extensive departures from the standards intended to guide Transitional
 Use zoning. This zoning exists for fairness, both for developers and
 homeowners. It should be followed except in truly limited, site-specific
 circumstances. A NO vote would reaffirm the importance of adhering to
 established zoning and allow a revised proposal that meets those standards
 while better serving both the neighborhood and the city as a whole.

 Julie Carducci (Naperville) - The Mayor and Members of the City Council. On
 behalf of: The neighbors of the proposed “Benton & Main” Development Chris
 Carlsen, Julie Carducci, Richard Lowry, Alexis Lowry, Don Boyd, June Boyd,
 Stella Sliwa, Patrick Riley, Ted Goodman, Alice Goodman, Jared Helgin,
 Melissa Helgin, Sheila Wyer, Brian Davis. Re: Benton and Main Planned Unit
 Development Date: 2/17/2026. This evening you are being asked to vote on a
 development proposal called “Benton and Main” that does not meet the
 requirements to be considered a PUD, does not comply with the existing TU
 zoning code, relies on multiple interdependent waivers and includes
 open-ended language allowing unspecified and unconditioned waivers in the
 future. Introduction This development affects different neighbors in different


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 ways depending on their location relative to the site. Some neighbors are most
 impacted by height and the mass of the building blocks dominating their view
 and overlooking their properties, others by reduced setbacks, and others by
 loss of privacy from second level balconies located only ten feet from their
 property line. In general, however, all neighbors are stunned by the proposed
 scale, density or number of homes, and mass of the buildings - especially given
 that this block was specifically planned and zoned as a transitional area where
 building height and mass were meant to step down from downtown zoning to
 residential zoning. The neighbors have tried to come together with a collective
 proposal that we believe would alleviate the situation overall. Individually, many
 of us would prefer a design that simply conforms to TU zoning. If this developer
 cannot produce such a design, we are confident there are others who can. At
 the outset, we wish to make clear that the neighborhood is not opposed to
 townhome development on this site. In fact, townhomes are anticipated, since
 the existing building on the corner is also a townhome. However, that building
 was able to conform economically to zoning standards. The expectation is that
 new development should also be held to code, with only necessary waivers for
 specific site constraints. Why This Project Can Only Proceed as a PUD - and
 Why That Matters. If multiple lots in this zoning district are to be consolidated
 versus a lot-by-lot development, then City regulations require it to be processed
 and approved as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). If PUD qualifications are
 not met:• The lots should not be consolidated • The proposal cannot legally
 proceed as submitted
 • Approval authority should not be exercised A PUD is not a workaround. It
 exists to trade measurable public benefit for limited design flexibility. To qualify,
 a project must satisfy at least two enumerated public-benefit conditions from
 the following list:-• Beautification of public ways beyond the minimum standards
 established by the Naperville Municipal Code.
 • Mid-block pedestrian linkages (e.g. Breezeways, promenades or paseos) that
 provide access to internal site amenities, parking and adjacent buildings
 Pedestrian seating, and streetscape improvements beyond the minimum
 standards of the Municipal code.
 • Installation of plazas, courtyards, formal gardens and other semi-public
 common areas.• Provision of public art for the common benefit• Outdoor
 common area and site amenities above the street level which embrace building
 architecture and provide recreational benefit to employees or customers.
 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Qualification In the design presented to the
 Planning Commission on October 15th there were six large city style parkway
 planters shown along the length of Benton and Main with seasonal flowers and
 decorative street lighting. This was presented as the key element of the PUD
 qualification of “beautification of public ways” in addition to an insignificant two
 foot high monument with a printed “message” on a plaque hardly qualifying of an
 art installation. Following the Planning Commission’s “yes” vote, the developer
 entered into negotiations with the Planning Department to resolve their


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 misunderstanding over the future responsibility for the landscape operation and
 maintenance of the six proposed “city-style planters”. As a result of those
 discussions: • Five of the six substantial city style planters were deleted from
 the plans as was the pedestrian-oriented street lighting. This is an 80%
 reduction in their “beautification of public ways” qualification. • The revised
 proposed design now shows minimal shrub plantings around the base of the
 new-to-be installed parkway trees. These shrubs are not a permanent feature
 and could easily be neglected and disappear over time. This represents a
 significant reduction in scope of what had been presented by the developer to
 the Planning and Zoning Commission public meeting as the project’s primary
 qualifying PUD feature. This is of concern since the staff report’s findings
 regarding PUD compliance were “plan specific’ and formed the basis of the
 recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This also raises a
 broader precedent concerning: if major changes and reductions to the PUD
 qualifying amenities can be made after planning Commission approval without
 renewed public findings, could further significant major reductions be granted
 during construction. Indeed their petition seeks approval for five waivers to the
 zoning code and “such other deviations or departures as may be necessary to
 develop the Subject Property pursuant to the plans submitted”. This is
 unacceptably open ended. As a consequence of these changes, at present, the
 “Benton and Main” project offers no meaningful public amenities comparable to
 those typically required of a PUD. Therefore we are challenging the right of this
 development to be designated a PUD and asking you to reject this Ordinance.
 The Re-Designation of Lots Another condition of this ordinance is confusing.
 The petitioner is seeking to consolidate four city lots. This requires a PUD
 designation approval. The petitioner having then taken advantage of the benefits
 and calculations of a PUD designation, then adds a condition of requiring
 approval to re-subdivide the lot into four separate lots again. If they are unable to
 win this approval within three months then they will not move forward with the
 project. The nature of this subdivision is uniquely unusual. Three lots are exactly
 confined to the footprints of the buildings and the fourth lot captures every other
 square foot of land on the property be it easements, set-backs, driveways,
 pathways. No explanation is given why. I have researched this and have not
 found another example similar to this but this condition is so important that if
 they don’t get it they will abandon the project. There are many theories on why
 this is being done and none of them are good. If this is something that you are
 not aware of then on this point alone you should reject this ordnance or
 postpone a vote until you are aware of what you are signing. A Reasonable and
 Proportional Path Forward The neighborhood is not asking for cancellation of
 the project but we are asking for changes. First:- The TU zoning calculation
 allows for only five townhomes and two duplexes on this site therefore a
 minimum requirement should be removal of at least one mid-block unit and
 replacement with meaningful green space, this will help the site legitimately
 qualify as a PUD. That change would: • Reduce mass and wall effect

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 • Improve light, air, and visual relief
 • provide common or semi-public green space
 • Help satisfy a first PUD qualifying condition
 • Strengthen the legal and planning foundation of the project However, even
 removing one building still does not bring the project into compliance with TU
 density requirements, and serious concerns remain as to why so many other
 zoning regulations - setbacks, height, yard coverage, and green space - are
 being so grievously relaxed. Meeting other zoning requirements must therefore
 remain on the table for discussion. Second:- The five parkway planters shown
 in the plans and proposal that was presented and approved by the Planning and
 Zoning Commission, should be reinstated because they were presented as one
 of the qualifications for PUD approval. Providing additional green/park space
 and meaningful street beautification albeit on the public parkway could meet the
 second PUD Qualification. PUD Precedent: Heritage Place Downtown
 Naperville already provides excellent examples of how PUD designation can
 work when properly applied. For example, the downtown Heritage Place
 townhome development between Wright and Columbia Streets was required to
 include “green” mid-block breezeways in every block that would otherwise
 exceed five Units.In addition, that developer has provided:- • A large children’s
 playground park
 • A large rose garden park
 • Another semi-public access park These are true destination features and
 represent the type of substantial public benefit that justifies PUD flexibility.
 Together, these elements provide: • Visual relief and beautification
 • Pedestrian connectivity
 • Public and semi public recreational space
 • Public benefit
 • Compliance with the stated purpose of a PUD No comparable destination
 features are proposed for Benton and Main. You are also voting on approving
 the Five waivers to the TU Zoning The north side of West Benton Street
 between Webster and Main was deliberately rezoned to TU (Transitional Use) to
 serve as a buffer between the high-density “City Zone” on the south side of
 Benton Street and the low-density residential neighborhoods to the north. The
 TU zoning district already reflects the City’s intent for future development on this
 block.
 It was not created as an invitation to further relax standards, but as a carefully
 calibrated framework to allow moderate multi-family development while
 preserving transition in height, mass, and scale. TU zoning already represents a
 relaxation from residential standards by allowing: • Higher density (number of
 homes) than single family residential zoning.
 • Greater height allowance.
 • Increased lot coverage allowance, less green space.
 • Greater flexibility in architectural form. Those allowances were intentionally


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 built into the district so redevelopment could occur without the need for
 wholesale waivers. In other words, the extent of any intended flexibility was
 already granted when the TU district was created. Even with these built-in
 allowances, this proposal violates every core TU standard - including density,
 setbacks, height, rear-yard coverage, and green space. These are not isolated
 issues.They all stem from one root cause: too many units on too small a site.
 From the developer’s own submittal, the eleven units proposed require by code
 40,000sf of land while the site is only 34,800sf. The TU zoning has strict
 calculations for land needed for Duplexes (6,000sf each) and Townhomes
 4000sf each. This site allows for Two Duplexes and only 5 to 6 townhomes.
 The developer acknowledges that zoning requires one or two fewer townhomes
 Impact on the Neighborhood . This block was intended to function as a true
 transition zone, stepping down in scale from downtown to residential
 neighborhoods. Instead, the proposal squeezes too many oversized buildings
 too close to:• Public sidewalks
 • Adjacent homes
 • Property lines
 • Rear yards Because too many units are being forced onto the site, the
 developer is needing to: • Reduce set-backs :Front:10ft from sidewalk instead of
 15ft allowed, Back: 12ft from neighbor’s yard instead of 25ft allowed.
 • Increase yard covered by structural facilities replacing meaningful green space
 with driveways, parking and maneuvering areas.
 • Increase building height to 46ft versus allowed of 35ft, in order to achieve their
 desired square footage per unit. • Increase building depth: 60ft versus 50ft
 standard adopted by builders for downtown Naperville row homes.
 The result is a project that overwhelms its site and defeats the very purpose of
 transitional zoning. The Neighbor Property Waiver Comparison The developer
 has previously cited as precedent the waiver that the neighboring corner
 townhome received. Interestingly that townhome was originally designed and
 built specifically to comply with TU zoning standards.That building: • Was
 designed to be wider rather than deeper (50ft depth)
 • Met all front, side, and rear setback requirements
 • Met the 35-foot height limit (versus 46-foot waiver now requested by
 developer)
 • Met yard coverage requirements
 • Provides on-site stormwater retention
 • Accommodated its roof deck by placing it over a second-floor garage rather
 than adding a fourth story Due to the real estate crash beginning in 2008, the
 building was left unfinished for several years. During that time, it appeared
 austere, imposing and out of place rising vertically just 16 feet from the sidewalk
 on W Benton Ave. The waiver that was later requested by the new owner was
 not to increase height, or density, but to soften the architecture by adding a
 wrap-around pergola structure designed to create a transition from the sidewalk
 to the full height and mass of the building behind and also while adding

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 greenery. The change was to make the building transitional and compatible with
 TU zoning objectives. One single waiver to correct the result of a previous bad
 design decision does not compare to a blanket waiver request for every TU
 zoning regulation. Indeed every architectural effort was made to the have the
 building blend with the Benton Terrace and the other architecture of the adjacent
 city streets. In comparison the Benton Main architecture is in bleak contrast the
 whole area, it makes no attempt to blend in with downtown theme. Other
 Comparable Townhome Developments
 The developer has cited the approval of the Charleston Townhome
 development that has a block of similar dimensions. The key difference here is
 that the townhomes are located on a busy roadway, not in a residential walking
 street neighborhood, and most notably the townhomes have setbacks of 15-25
 feet from the sidewalk, with extensive front landscaping. In addition, the
 Charleston development was not a Planned Urban Development (PUD). and is
 not in a Transitional Use (TU) zone. Therefore, this comparison as a precedent
 is not appropriate. Economic Motivation Is Not a Planning Justification The
 developer does not yet own the site but is understood to have a conditional
 contract to purchase the land from the Calvary Temple Church. It is logical that
 the higher the number of homes to be squeezed on the plots, the higher the
 land value. While that may be relevant to private negotiations, economic return
 to any one private entity must not drive zoning waiver decisions. The economics
 of land sale value or developer profit should not result in: • A loss of transitional
 character. • An omission of required public amenities
 • Overcrowding of a neighborhood • A loss of neighbor privacy
 • A weakening of zoning standards Zoning exists precisely to prevent market
 opportunism from eroding long-term community planning goals. Misuse of the
 2030 Development Plan The developer has cited the City’s 2030 Development
 Plan, noting that if the downtown ever needed to expand northward, rezoning
 could be considered to allow changes from single-family residential to other
 uses and potentially allow increased building heights. The developer argues that
 even though their proposal exceeds TU height zoning limits, it still follows the
 spirit of that plan. This is not a valid argument. Northward expansion of the
 downtown commercial district has been effectively stalled for more than fifteen
 years. No such rezoning has occurred and indeed in recent years two new
 single-family homes have been built on the block The TU district was created
 specifically to define a controlled transition zone - not to act as a placeholder for
 future commercial zoning. Moreover, the year 2030 is almost upon us and the
 City’s long-range visionary plan will itself soon require updating. Current zoning
 law - not speculative future scenarios - must govern today’s decision.
 Conclusion: A Constructive Choice A NO vote at the City Council meeting
 would allow this proposal to return for redesign in a way that: • Complies fully
 with PUD intent and qualifications • Complies with TU zone design
 requirements in order to deliver a true transitional-area development
 • Preserves the intended step-down in scale from downtown to residential

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 • Provides meaningful shared green space
 • Emphasizes beautification of the streetscape and site
 • Produces an outcome that is an enhancement of the city
 • Creates a result that future residents and current neighbors can both embrace
 It also sends a message that developers are expected to listen to and conform
 to well-considered zoning standards, seeking only limited waivers for conditions
 unique to a site - not to disregard those standards completely and assume that
 neighborhood opposition will lack the resources or experience to defend them.
 For these reasons, we respectfully ask that the Council vote NO on Benton and
 Main as submitted and return it for redesign within existing zoning standards.


 POSITION STATEMENTS

 OPPOSE
 Stella Sliwa (Naperville)
 Brian Davis (Naperville)
 Alice Goodman (Naperville)



 Council received the report.


2. Pass the ordinance approving a preliminary/final plat of resubdivision and Owner’s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for Benton and Main (Benton + Main) -
 DEV-0109-2025 (Item 2 of 3)
 By voice vote, the Council approved resident Richard Lowry to speak on L2.

 SPEAKER
 Richard Lowry (Naperville) is opposed to the proposed development.


 ORD 26-013
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by COuncilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving a preliminary /final plat of re subdivision and
 Owner's Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for Benton and Main
 (Benton + Main) DEV-0109-2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


3. Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for a planned unit development (PUD)
 and a preliminary/final PUD plat for Benton and Main with various zoning deviations
 (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025 (Item 3 of 3)
 ORD 26-014

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for a planned unit development
 (PUD) and a preliminary/final PUD plat for Benton and Main with various zoning
 deviations (Benton + Main) - DEV-0109-2025. The motion carried by the following

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 vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

1. Approve the award of Bid 25-206, East Highlands Sanitary Sewer Replacement - Phase
 I, to Winninger Excavating, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,956,818.71, plus a 3%
 contingency
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-206, East Highlands Sanitary Sewer Replacement -
 Phase I, to Winninger Excavating, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,956,818.71,
 plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Consider the staff recommendation allowing outside meeting room rentals on Tuesday,
 Wednesday and Thursday evenings, during business hours Monday through Friday,
 increasing the meeting room rental fees, and providing increased security
 SPEAKERS
 John Brubaker (Naperville - Lisle Township Democratic Organization)
 expressed his appreciation for the changes made following the initial discussion
 at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, but is still opposed to any changes
 to the meeting room policy.

 Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) expressed her appreciation for the changes
 made following the initial discussion at the December 16, 2025 Council
 meeting, recommended that any revisions to the policy be clearly
 communicated and simplified to avoid confusion for groups seeking meeting
 room space, and suggested the policy be revisited and reviewed in the future.

 Council discussed the proposed changes to the meeting room policy, including
 adding Monday nights back into the schedule, the revised fee structure, and the
 increased security measures already in place at the Municipal Center. Council
 also inquired about the number of groups requesting meeting space annually
 and expressed interest in revisiting the policy after six months.

 Schatz stated that in 2015 there were approximately 900 outside meetings
 scheduled at the Municipal Center per year, compared to 200 meetings in 2025.
 Staff reviewed the existing meeting structure and indicated that the
 recommendation to offer 12 nights per month for outside meetings would
 adequately accommodate the current demand. Staff also reviewed the costs
 associated with set-up and clean-up fees, which have remained at $30 since
 2015, noting that today’s costs would be $60. The City has never charged
 administrative fees or the additional security costs associated with meetings

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 held in the evening.




 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the staff recommendation allowing outside meeting room rentals on
 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, during business hours Monday
 through Friday, increasing the meeting room rental fees, and providing
 increased security.




 A motion in substitution was made by Councilwoman Gibson, seconded by
 Councilman Holzhauer,to approve the staff recommendation allowing outside
 meeting room rentals for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
 during business hours Monday through Friday.




 An amended motion in substitution was made by Councilwoman Gibson,
 seconded by Councilman Holzhauer, to approve the staff recommendation
 allowing outside meeting room rentals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
 Thursday evenings, as well as during business hours Monday through Friday; to
 increase the rental fees to $60 for Meeting Rooms A, B, and the lunchroom and
 $100 for the combined Meeting Rooms A&B; and to provide increased security.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson


2. Receive the report and provide direction regarding Affordable Housing next steps

 SPEAKER
 Philip Meno (Naperville - DuPage Housing Alliance) is in favor of affordable
 housing in Naperville and the approval of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
 (IZO)

 Council discussed the City’s current and future Affordable Housing Program,
 including the development and administration of an Inclusionary Zoning
 Ordinance (IZO). The discussion included exploring a menu of
 developer-friendly compliance options that are not solely cash-based, such as
 multi-generational housing and micro-units. Council also reviewed the history of
 affordable housing efforts in coordination with the Human Rights and Fair
 Housing Commission, how the State calculated the City’s affordable housing
 compliance numbers, potential City-led strategies utilizing existing assistance
 programs and financial tools, and the need to research other Chicago-area
 municipalities that have implemented Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances.

 At 10:43 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by
 Councilman Kelly to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.. The motion carried by a


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 voice vote.

 Laff stated that as the City reviewed the data used to determine the 10%
 compliance threshold, staff identified an error in how the property tax
 component was included. The figure referenced by the State assumed a
 property tax amount that was significantly higher than the actual value
 associated with the unit. When the City recalculated the figures using more
 realistic property tax numbers, the total number of qualifying affordable housing
 units increased substantially. The City appealed the calculation to the State;
 however, no changes were made. The State indicated that the methodology
 used to calculate the figures was consistent with its regulations. Several
 additional IZO options provided to the City in 2021 by consultant SE Friedman
 were included in the Q&A. However, those ordinance models are dependent on
 the specific goals and policy objectives of each individual municipality. It was
 noted that the City must first determine the specific housing challenge it is
 seeking to address in order to identify the appropriate range of available options
 and whether adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) is
 recommended.

 WRITTEN COMMENTS ONLY
 Helen Huie (Naperville) - It has been seven years since Friedman, a consultant
 hired by the city, submitted their findings outlining a need for affordable housing
 and solutions that would increase affordable housing in Naperville. Meanwhile
 there have been many missed opportunities to increase the affordable housing
 stock. Without action by the city council many of the young people growing up in
 the City today will not be able to afford to live here when they become
 independent adults. Presently our fire fighters, many of the nursing staff at
 Edward Hospital and others who serve our community are shut out of the
 housing market. It is time for Naperville to address this problem. Many
 communities similar to Naperville have Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances that
 have been effective in addressing the shortage of affordable housing with very
 positive results. It’s time for the city to look into passing an IZO to create a more
 sustainable Naperville.


 Alton Jay Mitchell (Naperville) - I implore the Council to start going down the path
 of addressing Affordable Housing in Naperville as doing so is long overdue after
 decades of kicking the can down the proverbial road. A mandatory Inclusionary
 Zoning Ordinance (IZO) is the correct step to do this - it will require developers
 to consider modest affordable units as part of their otherwise market-driven
 plans. Too many of our public servants do not have reasonable opportunities to
 live in Naperville, drive too far and too long to work here, and could be
 contributing directly to Naperville's economy is they remained local. Please
 make this happen by requesting staff to draft a proposed IZO ordinance for your
 consideration.


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 Anne Schultz (Naperville) DuPage Housing Alliance - Naperville needs an
 Affordable Housing Ordinance now. It should include a mandatory Inclusionary
 Zoning Ordinance or IZO.


 Marilyn L. Schweitzer (Naperville) - It feels again like Ground Hog Day. We've
 been here so many times before and I would like an achievable Affordable
 Housing plan that prioritizes the community needs over developer high margin
 luxury projects. Please move forward. My thoughts: 1. The incentives by-right
 approach as proposed in April 2022 were awful. It took away the right of reviews
 by the public. The PZC was spot on in voting 0-8 against that proposal. Those
 incentives impacted the character of the neighborhood, the quality of life of the
 residents in affordable housing unit, and the natural environment especially in
 terms of sustainability. 2. The voluntary motion of substitution approved by
 Council in November 2024 was toothless. 3. Naperville should not be
 applauding itself for having only .3% more than the required percent amount of
 affordable priced housing stock as mandated by the state. Naperville has had
 an affordable housing problem for over 20 years and has be squandering
 opportunities. It is time to move forward. 4. That what was supposed to be an
 "Affordable Housing Catalog is titled "Affordable Senior and Individuals With
 Developmental Disabilities Housing Project" is troublesome. (See
 <https://www.naperville.il.us/projects-in-naperville/affordable-senior-and-
 idd-housing-project>) Are only Seniors and Individuals with Developmental
 Disabilities worthy or in need of affordable housing? Are others deemed
 unworthy because of some poor life choice, their youth, or perhaps their desire
 to put service before self when choosing an occupation? I don't think so and
 would hope most of the community were more compassionate. Perhaps the
 City stance was this was the most they could ask for, but it is still painful to me.
 5. Naperville should promote adaptive reuse over new construction to increase
 affordable housing stocks. It may require more thought by developers, but is
 frequently more affordable for developers and faster to complete. (E.g.
 <https://www.steinbomer.com/adaptive-reuse-save-time-and-money/>) 6.
 Incentives should encourage the creation of smaller units, increased height, and
 design modification. From 1973 to 2016 the living space per US resident has
 nearly doubled and homes are 1000 square feet larger. New homes in the US
 have twice the floor space than in the UK and 25% more rooms per person. The
 city should update its zoning code to get smart density, not just density. Smart
 density would address environmental, quality of life, and
 affordable/attainable/workspace housing needs. It would encourage or
 incentivize smaller square footage per unit rather than simply more units per
 acre without concern for the environmental or overall healthy living impact. It
 would incentivize or require adequate shared green common space or parkland
 donations when diminishing yard setbacks. Like other municipalities, it would
 ensure a minimum permeable open space per lot area or common space PUD.
 Like other municipalities, it would distinguish useable open space from storm
 management areas. There are a plethora of urban sustainable development
 guides that have well founded techniques to help create healthy, equitable,
 sustainable communities.



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P. NEW BUSINESS:

 Meeting room rentals

 White requested that staff report back to the Council in six months with an
 update on how the new meeting room rental policy is working.

 By consensus, Council directed staff to report back in six months with an
 update on the implementation and effectiveness of the new meeting room rental
 policy.

Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of February 17, 2026, at 11:01 p.m. The
 motion carried by a voice vote.




 /s/ Dawn C. Portner
 Dawn C. Portner
 City Clerk




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