City Council — Naperville, IL
Date: 2020-05-19

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



 Meeting Agenda

 City Council

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:00 PM On Zoom - Open agenda to see cable, phone &
 streaming options



Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Governor’s statewide
stay-at-home order, the May 19 City Council meeting will be conducted using Zoom Webinar
technology.

TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast,
Ch. 99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com
• Listen by telephone (audio only) – registration to receive dial-in phone number required by
calling the City Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on May 19

TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE MEETING:
To address the City Council via Zoom and provide public comment, members of the public must
register by 5 p.m. on May 19 at: www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting (by 5 p.m. on May
19) to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
2. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda
item to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
3. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting via spoken audio. Individuals
who want to address the Council live must sign up to speak in advance of the City Council
meeting (by 5 p.m. on May 19).
Once signed up, the individual will receive an email from the City Clerk’s Office after the sign-up
time ends with information about how to join the meeting.
• Online sign-up closes at 5 p.m. on May 19, at which time no other speakers or comments will be
accepted.

PUBLIC ACCOMODATION:
• Any individual who would prefer to listen to the meeting by telephone, to speak during the
meeting by telephone, or who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the
meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on May 19
• Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office by calling (630)
305-5300.




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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:

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

D. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

E. PUBLIC FORUM:

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

G. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 20-551 Approve the cash disbursements for the period of 04/01/2020 through
 04/30/2020, for a total of $23,813,950.26

2. 20-567 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of May 5, 2020

3. 20-581 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for June, July and August 2020



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4. 20-252 Approve the award of a Five-Year Extension to Contract 05-030, Alliance
 Agreement, to Utility Concrete Products for an amount not to exceed
 $330,000

5. 20-488 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 20-183, Unit 299
 Equipment Replacement, to McCann Industries Inc. for an amount not to
 exceed $209,712
6. 20-490 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 17-001, Uniform
 Rentals, to Cintas Corporation for an amount not to exceed $20,000 and a
 total award amount of $244,000
7. 20-515 Approve the award of Bid 20-072, Southeast Waterworks Improvements,
 to Dahme Mechanical Industries for an amount not to exceed $304,775,
 plus a 5% contingency
8. 20-532 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 20-200, Unit 750
 Equipment Replacement, to McCann Industries Inc. for an amount not to
 exceed $314,202
9. 20-342 Approve the award of Bid 20-065, South Central Interceptor Stabilization
 and Hardening Project, to Earthwerks Land Improvement & Development
 Corporation for an amount not to exceed $886,692, plus a 3% contingency
10. 20-549 Approve the award of Procurement 20-205, South Central Interceptor
 Sewer Hardening and Protection - Phase III Construction Engineering
 Services, to Strand Associates for an amount not to exceed $207,500.

11. 20-520 Approve the award of RFP 20-110, Solar Photovoltaic System - Electric
 Utility, to Influent Energy for an amount not to exceed $116,100, plus a 5%
 contingency (Item 1 of 2)
12. 20-550 Approve the use of Renewable Energy Funds in the amount of $16,100
 (Item 2 of 2)
13. 20-552 Approve the award of Bid 20-172, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation,
 to Culy Contracting, LLC for an amount not to exceed $141,947, plus a 5%
 contingency

14. 20-411 Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Option Year One of Contract
 17-020, Custodial/Janitorial Services for City Sites, to Citywide Building
 Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $75,000 and a total award of
 $531,950
15. 20-557 Approve Mayoral Reappointments to various Boards and Commissions.

16. 20-283B Pass the ordinance approving variances to permit the replacement of an
 existing monument sign on the subject property located at 22 E. Chicago
 (River Square) - PZC 20-1-004 .



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17. 20-512B Pass the ordinance approving deviations to the Windscape Village PUD at
 the subject property located at 896 Benedetti Drive, Naperville - PZC
 20-1-023

18. 20-543B Pass the ordinance granting a variance to permit vegetative screening in
 lieu of fencing around Compass Community Church located at 3720 Quick
 Fire Drive, Naperville - PZC 20-1-025...body

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 20-386B Receive the staff report for 830 E. Hillside Road (PZC 19-1-144) located at
 south side of Hillside Road and east of Julian Street (Item 1 of 5)

2. 20-570 Conduct the public hearing to consider the Annexation Agreement for the
 subject property located at 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 2 of
 5)
3. 20-571 Pass the ordinance authorizing the execution of the Annexation Agreement
 (requires six positive votes) for 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144 (Item
 3 of 5)

4. 20-572 Pass the ordinance annexing the subject property located at 830 E.
 Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 4 of 5)

5. 20-573 Pass the ordinance rezoning the subject property at 830 E. Hillside Road
 to R1B upon annexation, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 5 of 5)

I. OLD BUSINESS:

J. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. 20-544B Receive the staff report regarding the properties located at 1255 E Ogden
 Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 1 of 4)

2. 20-575 Pass the ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision of Kirkland
 Ogden (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 2 of 4)

3. 20-546B Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use in the B2 District to permit
 an automobile service station for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden
 Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 3 of 4)

4. 20-547B Pass the ordinance approving parking lot light pole height and wall signage
 variances for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E
 Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 4 of 4)

5. 20-588 Adopt the resolution celebrating the diversity of our community and
 denouncing all acts of racism, intolerance and unlawful discrimination



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6. 20-592 Approve the diversity, equity and inclusion recommendations


K. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. 20-558 Approve the award of Bid 20-028, Insulated Conductors, to Okonite for an
 amount not to exceed $1,149,146 and for a one-year term
2. 20-539 Approve the award of Change Order #3 to Contract 17-085, Design
 Engineering Services for the North Aurora Road Widening, to
 TranSystems Corporation for an amount not to exceed $15,385 and a total
 award of $1,421,595.23

L. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
1. 20-587 Consider Ram West Capital LLC’s request for feedback regarding the
 redevelopment of the Little Friends Property.

M. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 20-586 Receive the May 2020 Financial Report


N. NEW BUSINESS:

O. CLOSED SESSION - IF NEEDED

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



 Meeting Minutes

 City Council


Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:00 PM
 On Zoom - Open agenda to see cable, phone & streaming
 options

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Governor’s statewide
stay-at-home order, the May 19 City Council meeting will be conducted using Zoom Webinar
technology.

TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE:
• Watch on WCNC GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-WOW, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch.
99 - AT&T)
• Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com
• Listen by telephone (audio only) – registration to receive dial-in phone number required by
calling the City Clerk’s Office, (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on May 19

TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE MEETING:
To address the City Council via Zoom and provide public comment, members of the public must
register by 5 p.m. on May 19 at: www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting (by 5 p.m. on May
19) to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
2. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITON” regarding a specific agenda
item to be read into the public record during the City Council meeting by a member of staff.
3. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting via spoken audio. Individuals who
want to address the Council live must sign up to speak in advance of the City Council meeting (by
5 p.m. on May 19).
Once signed up, the individual will receive an email from the City Clerk’s Office after the sign-up
time ends with information about how to join the meeting.
• Online sign-up closes at 5 p.m. on May 19, at which time no other speakers or comments will be
accepted.

PUBLIC ACCOMODATION:
• Any individual who would prefer to listen to the meeting by telephone, to speak during the
meeting by telephone, or who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the
meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300, by 5 p.m. on May 19
• Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office by calling (630)
305-5300.




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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:

 Chirico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Steve Chirico
 Councilwoman Judith Brodhead
 Councilman Kevin Coyne
 Councilwoman Patty Gustin
 Councilman Paul Hinterlong
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman John Krummen
 Councilwoman Theresa Sullivan
 Councilman Benjamin White




 Also Present
 City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Marcie Schatz; City
 Attorney, Mike DiSanto; City Clerk, Pam Gallahue; Fire Chief, Mark Puknaitis;
 Police Chief, Robert Marshall; Director of Finance, Rachel Mayer; Director of
 Human Resources, James Sheehan; Director of IT, Jacqueline Nguyen;
 Director of TED, Bill Novack; Deputy Director of TED, Jennifer Louden; Deputy
 Director of TED, Allison Laff; Director of Public Utilities - Electric, Lucy
 Podlesny; Director of Public Utilities - Water, Darrell Blenniss, Jr.; Director of
 Public Works, Dick Dublinski

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OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


C. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

 The pledge was given.

D. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

E. PUBLIC FORUM:

 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF
 Karen V Peck, Dear Naperville City Council, I urge the city of Naperville to heed
 the guidelines of Governor Pritzker’s science-based plan for reopening. DuPage
 County is in geographical proximity to areas that are still seeing a rise in cases
 and deaths from the Corona virus. Premature opening will only serve to drive
 more people from more affected areas into our city, raising the risk of disease
 spread. The short-term economic benefits of premature opening will not, in the
 long-term be worth the risk of even one more person’s life. Seventy-five percent
 of US residents say they prefer a slower approach to opening gathering places,
 than a faster approach. I am disheartened to see misinformation, repeated
 propaganda, and the partisan divide in our city during a time when we would all
 be better served through unity and helping one another. Please, I urge the City
 Council to support Governor Pritzker’s plans for saving lives and livelihoods.
 Thank you. Karen V. Peck, Naperville

 Chirico discussed the communications he has received and that the majority
 have asked that the City move forward with reopening.


F. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
 Krummen, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White

G. CONSENT AGENDA:

 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Councilwoman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman
 Hinterlong, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and
 White

 1. Approve the cash disbursements for the period of 04/01/2020 through 04/30/2020, for
 a total of $23,813,950.26

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 Council approved.


 2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of May 5, 2020
 Council approved.


 3. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for June, July and August 2020
 Council approved.


 4. Approve the award of a Five-Year Extension to Contract 05-030, Alliance Agreement,
 to Utility Concrete Products for an amount not to exceed $330,000
 Council approved.


 5. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 20-183, Unit 299 Equipment
 Replacement, to McCann Industries Inc. for an amount not to exceed $209,712
 Council approved.


 6. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 17-001, Uniform Rentals, to
 Cintas Corporation for an amount not to exceed $20,000 and a total award amount of
 $244,000
 Council approved.


 7. Approve the award of Bid 20-072, Southeast Waterworks Improvements, to Dahme
 Mechanical Industries for an amount not to exceed $304,775, plus a 5% contingency
 Council approved.


 8. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 20-200, Unit 750 Equipment
 Replacement, to McCann Industries Inc. for an amount not to exceed $314,202
 Council approved.


 9. Approve the award of Bid 20-065, South Central Interceptor Stabilization and
 Hardening Project, to Earthwerks Land Improvement & Development Corporation for
 an amount not to exceed $886,692, plus a 3% contingency
 Council approved.


 10. Approve the award of Procurement 20-205, South Central Interceptor Sewer
 Hardening and Protection - Phase III Construction Engineering Services, to Strand
 Associates for an amount not to exceed $207,500.
 Council approved.


 11. Approve the award of RFP 20-110, Solar Photovoltaic System - Electric Utility, to
 Influent Energy for an amount not to exceed $116,100, plus a 5% contingency (Item 1
 of 2)

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 Council approved.


 12. Approve the use of Renewable Energy Funds in the amount of $16,100 (Item 2 of 2)
 Council approved.


 13. Approve the award of Bid 20-172, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation, to Culy
 Contracting, LLC for an amount not to exceed $141,947, plus a 5% contingency
 Council approved.


 14. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Option Year One of Contract 17-020,
 Custodial/Janitorial Services for City Sites, to Citywide Building Maintenance for an
 amount not to exceed $75,000 and a total award of $531,950
 Council approved.


 15. Approve Mayoral Reappointments to various Boards and Commissions.
 Council approved.


 16. Pass the ordinance approving variances to permit the replacement of an existing
 monument sign on the subject property located at 22 E. Chicago (River Square) -
 PZC 20-1-004 .
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-046

 Council passed.


 17. Pass the ordinance approving deviations to the Windscape Village PUD at the
 subject property located at 896 Benedetti Drive, Naperville - PZC 20-1-023
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-047

 Council passed.


 18. Pass the ordinance granting a variance to permit vegetative screening in lieu of
 fencing around Compass Community Church located at 3720 Quick Fire Drive,
 Naperville - PZC 20-1-025.  ..body




 Enactment No.: ORD 20-048

 Council passed.

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Receive the staff report for 830 E. Hillside Road (PZC 19-1-144) located at south side of
 Hillside Road and east of Julian Street (Item 1 of 5)
 Caitlin Paloian, Attorney for Petitioner, discussed the item and requested
 annexation and rezoning to the R1B zoning district in order to construct a
 single-family home.

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2. Conduct the public hearing to consider the Annexation Agreement for the subject property
 located at 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 2 of 5)
 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. The motion carried via Voice
 Vote.

 At 7:13 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by
 Councilwoman Gustin, to close the public hearing to consider the Annexation
 Agreement for the subject property located at 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


 Pass the ordinance authorizing the execution of the Annexation Agreement ( requires six
 positive votes) for 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 3 of 5)
 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to use the Omnibus method to approve items H3-H5. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White

 Enactment No.: ORD 20-049

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance authorizing the execution of the Annexation
 Agreement for 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


4. Pass the ordinance annexing the subject property located at 830 E. Hillside Road, PZC
 19-1-144 (Item 4 of 5)
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-050

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance annexing the subject property located at 830 E.
 Hillside Road, PZC 19-1-144. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


5. Pass the ordinance rezoning the subject property at 830 E. Hillside Road to R1B upon
 annexation, PZC 19-1-144 (Item 5 of 5)
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-051

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance rezoning the subject property at 830 E. Hillside
 Road to R1B upon annexation, PZC 19-1-144. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


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I. OLD BUSINESS:

J. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Receive the staff report regarding the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and
 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 1 of 4)
 Stephen Cross, Mike Stratis, and Risa Yuki, Petitioners, discussed the proposal
 to subdivide the property and redevelop the northern portion with a
 members-only Costco retail warehouse. The petitioner requests approval of: a
 conditional use for an automobile service station in the B 2 zoning district; a
 variance to parking lot light pole height to; variances to allow wall /building
 signage; and a preliminary subdivision plat.

 Council discussed traffic signal issues, IDOT, the appropriateness of restriping
 the turn lane, traffic report and plans, construction window and time for
 demolition, and turn lane length.


 Novack explained the need to evaluate traffic volumes and speed data both prior
 to and after development, traffic grading, signal timing changes from IDOT, the
 impact of data from the Ogden/Naper Blvd intersection, the need to explore
 mitigation efforts once issues are identified, and that this will require a
 multi-departmental approach.

 SPEAKERS

 Brian Colgan questioned the traffic report and stressed the need to keep the
 neighborhood safe.

 Novack responded that there are neighborhood traffic calming measures that
 have been successful near the WalMart. He said Stop signs are not
 recommended because motorists ignore them.

 Kevin LeFevour questioned the traffic report and stressed the need to keep the
 neighborhood safe.


2. Pass the ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision of Kirkland Ogden
 (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 2 of 4)
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-052

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision of
 Kirkland Ogden (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


3. Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use in the B2 District to permit an automobile

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 service station for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden
 Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003 (Item 3 of 4)
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-053

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance approving a conditional use in the B2 District to
 permit an automobile service station for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden
 Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003. The motion carried by
 the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


4. Pass the ordinance approving parking lot light pole height and wall signage variances for
 the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E Ogden Avenue (Costco) -
 PZC 20-1-003 (Item 4 of 4)
 Enactment No.: ORD 20-054

 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to pass the ordinance approving parking lot light pole height and wall
 signage variances for the properties located at 1255 E Ogden Avenue and 1187 E
 Ogden Avenue (Costco) - PZC 20-1-003. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


5. Adopt the resolution celebrating the diversity of our community and denouncing all acts of
 racism, intolerance and unlawful discrimination
 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF

 Lily Chen (United Chinese Americans UCA IL Chapter) - COMMENT ONLY -
 SUPPORT
 Dear Mayor Chirico and City Council Members, The United Chinese Americans
 (UCA)-Illinois Chapter would like to express our support for the resolution to
 celebrate the diversity of our community and denounce all acts of racism,
 intolerance and unlawful discrimination. UCA is a national nonprofit and
 nonpartisan organization dedicated to enriching and empowering Chinese
 American communities through civic engagement, political participation,
 heritage sharing and youth development. We applaud your leadership in
 standing up against racism in all forms. On behalf of our members in Naperville,
 we thank you for making the city an inclusive and welcoming place for all. Lily
 Chen Board Chair, UCA-Illinois

 Christine Simonson - COMMENT ONLY - SUPPORT
 Good evening Mayor Chirico, Honorable Members of City Council and Guests,
 My name is Christine Simonson, and I am a proud, life-long resident of
 Naperville. Rumor has it that I was one of the first Chinese-American babies
 born at Edward Hospital, when the population of Naperville was only 12,000 and
 quite homogenous. I came up through the Naperville public school system from
 K-12 and currently preside as the President of the Naperville North High School
 Home and School Association. One of my most distinct memories from my
 childhood was when I was a second-grader at Prairie Elementary School. I
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 remember being incessantly teased about being Asian by a boy from another
 class over recess. This daily tormenting was so extremely hurtful, confusing
 and scary at the time that I decided I didn’t want to go to school anymore, and I
 told my Mom I didn’t want to be Chinese either. Eventually, this school issue did
 pass after a conversation between my parents, teachers and the tormentor’s
 parents. However, my family was still subjected to some neighborhood boys
 who thought it was humorous to bang on our windows at night, demanding
 bowls of rice. I’m forever thankful to my then, next door neighbor, Jay Fucilla,
 who came to the rescue and reprimanded those boys for their insensitive and
 disrespectful behavior. These actions have made an indelible impression on me
 and certainly did not reflect the thoughts, beliefs and actions of the majority of
 Naperville residents at that time. Obviously, I really love our town and its
 residents, or I never would have decided to raise my children here after having
 moved around the country and living overseas. The most recent incidents
 concerning African Americans, and most recently, Asian-American backlash
 has sadly, opened up new wounds, as I have felt that our city has been
 progressively moving towards greater acceptance of diversity. Today, Asian
 Americans comprise roughly 15% of our population in Naperville, with the
 majority in professional positions and contributing to the greater good of our city.
 As Naperville continues to become more diverse, I feel it is necessary for
 everyone to embrace and respect everyone’s differences, if we want to maintain
 our reputation as one of the best cities in the USA to live in. To that end, I
 absolutely support resolution 20-588, which celebrates the diversity of our
 residents and denounces all acts of racism, unlawful discrimination and
 intolerance. I’d like to thank Nancy Chen for making this resolution a reality and
 to the Naperville City Council for taking swift action in bringing this issue and
 resolution to the table.

 Beverly George (Act.Connet.Engage. ACE) - COMMENT ONLY - SUPPORT
 The members of the Naperville organization Act.Connect.Engage. (ACE) fully
 support and endorse the Resolution to Celebrate the Diversity of our
 Community and Denounce All Acts of Racism, Intolerance, and Unlawful
 Discrimination. We believe Naperville is enriched by its diversity - educationally,
 culturally, socially, and economically - and inclusion of every group and
 everyone builds respect and cohesion for a stronger city that will endure and
 grow. Beverly George ACE

 Sally Joshi (Naperville Neighbors & the Parent Advisory Council of Dist 204) -
 COMMENT ONLY
 As the Chair of District 204’s Parent Diversity Advisory Council and a member
 of the Naperville Neighbors United group started by Councilman Benny White. I
 thank our Mayor and the City Council members for passing this resolution and
 to Nancy Chen for being the catalyst behind it. Today we applaud the Naperville
 City council’s resolution celebrating diversity and denouncing racism. We know
 how important it is that our entire community seeks to eradicate the scourge of
 hate in our community. PDAC is an organization formed of parents, teachers,
 administrators and the community to advance the district's commitment to
 educational equity and excellence. Naperville Neighbors United was formed to
 provide a safe space for our community to meet after recent racist behavior in

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 our city. Both of the organizations provide a platform to have courageous
 conversations on issues of race, equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice.
 Their main goal is to support all of our stakeholders and make sure that they are
 valued in our community. We join with the council in condemning racist,
 intolerant and unlawful discriminatory acts, including the recent attacks on Asian
 Americans in Naperville. We must work together to promote equity so that we
 can realize the goal of achieving a truly diverse, inclusive and tolerant
 environment for all residents. Naperville’s strength is our diversity and we are
 happy to join with the council today to support that strength.

 Karen Peck - COMMENT ONLY - SUPPORT
 In reference to the “Resolution of the City of Naperville-Celebrating the Diversity
 of our Community and Denouncing All Acts of Racism, Intolerance, and
 Unlawful Discrimination”: I urge Mayor Chirico and the Naperville City Council to
 adopt this resolution and protect the worth and dignity of ALL citizens of
 Naperville. I am saddened that such a resolution needs to be codified in
 Naperville, but unfortunately, a minority of residents and visitors have been
 egged on by prejudice and scapegoating from the White House toward Asians
 that have left Asian-Americans everywhere in danger. We must assure that
 victims of hate crimes are heard, and perpetrators face appropriate
 consequences. While the current federal leadership thrives on division and
 hate, if “Hate (indeed) Has No Home Here,” the Mayor and Council should have
 no hesitation in accepting the Resolution in full. With gratitude and in solidarity,
 Karen V. Peck, Naperville

 Jennifer G Chen - COMMENT ONLY - SUPPORT
 I applaud the Naperville City Council, mayor, city manager and Nancy Chen for
 supporting this new resolution to celebrate diversity and denounce
 discrimination. As someone who has benefited from a Naperville upbringing, I
 chose to start my own family here-only one block away from my childhood
 home. As much as I loved and benefited from the Naperville I grew up in, I am
 sad to say that I can still recall every act of discrimination I witnessed in our
 school and even in our education system. Back then, we didn’t talk about it as
 much and we didn’t know better. In fact, in the early 1990’s after an ugly racial
 incident at a football game, a group of fellow students, a wonderful teacher, and
 I started the first school club to begin a dialog on race. Today, there are many
 more forums to have dialog and learn from one another, but we still have a
 ways to go. These childhood experiences undoubtedly influenced my worldview
 and even shaped the beginning of my career. However, I do not wish these
 types of life lessons on any kid today. And that’s why this resolution-this
 commitment to our community, our kids, our families, and our businesses-will
 continue to bolster Naperville’s strong reputation for being a place people
 choose to live. Thank you again, and please keep the community honest, with
 how we can help you make this document real.

 Janet Yang Rohr - COMMENT ONLY
 As a proud, long-time Naperville resident, I’m deeply disturbed by recent reports
 of hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans. Racism has no place
 here. It endangers our diverse community and strikes at the heart of our values.

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 Today, with this resolution, we’re strongly supporting our Asian American
 community. We’re also sending a clear message of where we, as Naperville
 residents, stand: united against xenophobia and in solidarity with any group
 being targeted with hate. History shows that challenges, such as fighting the
 Coronavirus, can feed fear and divisiveness, threatening to undermine a
 common struggle. That’s why it’s more essential than ever that we stare down
 this biological enemy with unity and resolve. I urge this City Council to show that
 Naperville is a compassionate community that is willing to fight for its values.
 Let’s pass this resolution unanimously

 Dianne McGuire - COMMENT ONLY
 Good evening Mayor Chirico and Members of the Naperville City Council. I am
 Dianne McGuire, speaking tonight on behalf of Indivisible Naperville, a
 grassroots activist organization created in 2017. We are speaking in favor of
 agenda item 20-588, the proposed Resolution Celebrating Diversity and
 Denouncing Acts of Racism, Intolerance, and Unlawful Discrimination. The "arc
 of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice..." Dr. Martin Luther
 King, 1964. Eric Holder, Attorney General, 2008-2014, added a further
 clarification to this quote in a CBS interview in 2016: "the arc bends toward
 justice, but it only bends toward justice because people pull it towards justice. It
 doesn't happen on its own." This evening, with this Resolution, we are the
 people pulling the arc toward justice. With this Resolution, this community's
 leaders will go on record deploring and condemning not only the most recent
 racist and ethnically offensive actions related to COVID-19 and our Asian
 American friends and neighbors, but also those which have come before. Our
 community has witnessed shameful and devastating incidents of hate and
 intolerance in our schools, at local gas stations and restaurants. And, these are
 the ones we know about: no doubt others have also taken place. Our current
 health crisis with COVID-19 has engendered fear and uncertainty in our
 community and, indeed, across the world. And, we have seen this all play out
 before in history, as people look for someone to blame! And, we are seeing it
 now with the rise in attacks on Asian Americans, one online national source
 tracking as many as 100 incidents a day! This Resolution seeks to do a great
 deal more than just make a statement: we are going to follow through with an
 action plan that will, hopefully, incorporate the creation of a new permanent
 "safe space" for members of our community to express their concerns and
 whose mission will also include actions to address inequity and intolerance and
 to further build an inclusive community. Councilman Dr. Benny White's efforts
 with Naperville Neighbors United has indeed paved the way for this Resolution
 and he, along with his NNU leadership team, is to be credited with having the
 courage and the vision to launch the many discussions we have had on topics
 related to discrimination and inequity in our community. This Resolution and,
 hopefully, the creation of a new commission, is a natural extension of those
 efforts. Thank you to Nancy Chen, Naperville resident and community leader,
 whose initiative brought forward this Resolution, and to Councilman White for
 his courageous leadership in helping to pave the way.



 Paul Leong - COMMENT ONLY - SUPPORT

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 Hi. My name is Paul Leong and I am the first Chinese American elected to any
 office in Naperville. I proudly serve on the Naperville CUSD D203 School Board
 and I am not speaking as a representative of the board at this time. I would like
 to express my personal support for the Resolution Celebrating Diversity and
 Denouncing Racism, Intolerance, and Discrimination. I would like to thank the
 Naperville City Council, Mayor Chirico, and the many Naperville community
 members and leaders who worked on and supported this important resolution,
 which it is even more significant while we are celebrating Asian American
 Heritage month. These incidents are troubling, but if Naperville can learn from
 them and come together then we can move forward to forge a better and
 stronger community. My kids were born in Edward Hospital and they are true
 Naperville natives. I wasn't born in Naperville, and though I have lived here for
 going on 20 years, as a non-native I have an outsider's appreciation of how
 fortunate my family and I have been to live here in Naperville. As a Chinese
 American I have felt welcome and safe in Naperville, and I applaud our leaders
 for speaking out to make everyone feel welcome and safe here. The current
 Covid-19 crisis has been been difficult and too often tragic for everyone, but it
 so clearly illustrates how we are much more the same than we are different. I
 look forward to shaking the hands of my friends and neighbors when it is safe to
 do so again. Thanks for listening, and I wish wellness to you and yours.

 Grace Arimura - COMMENT ONLY
 Good evening Mayor Chirico and Members of the Naperville City Council. My
 name is Grace Arimura and I have been a resident of Naperville for many years.
 I would like to express my support for Agenda Item, 20-588, the proposed
 Resolution Celebrating Diversity and Denouncing Acts of Racism, Intolerance,
 and Unlawful Discrimination. I am a Japanese American and during WWII, I
 witnessed firsthand how hate and prejudice, fueled by ignorance, can
 irreparably destroy lives. Although I spent my youth in a bucolic valley in
 California, I spent the war years behind barbed wire in a United States
 concentration camp in Jerome, Arkansas. Why? Because that ignorance
 translated to vilifying a harmless people, branding them as the enemy during an
 hysterical period of really ignorant and absolutely baseless rhetoric. Upon a
 docile American people, it was ironic that their very forbearance was what
 raised suspicions! The fact that Japanese Americans had not acted
 suspiciously was fodder for the appointed day of their removal! Yellow
 journalism was powerful and the public believed lies. Valiant efforts to counter
 fake news were met with a barrage of more of the same muckraking. Moderate
 voices were overwhelmed by the outcries of the misinformed public. Ignorance
 gave way to hate. As we were packing, I asked my father why this was
 happening. His reply..."shikata ga nai" ...it can't be helped. We were a hapless
 people, surrounded by ill informed, ignorant fellow Americans. I spent 3 years
 (1942-45) in that concentration camp. Our family of nine was split into 3 rooms.
 The meals were served like they were in Army barracks. There was a
 toilet/shower facility in each block. Our barracks were tar paper covered; the
 walls inside were tar paper, as well, until internees managed to cover them with
 wallboard later. I am hoping that with this Resolution and the creation of this
 new commission we will become better able to address instances of prejudice
 and racism within our community.

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 POSITION
 Nancy Turner - SUPPORT

 SPEAKERS
 Nancy Chen spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.

 Eugene Parker, American Jewish Committee, spoke in favor of the proposed
 resolution.

 Jason Rosensewig, American Jewish Committee, spoke in favor of the
 proposed resolution.

 Amy Chavez spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.

 Council thanked all the speakers, the Naperville Neighbors United group, and
 members of the community. Council also clarified that the police and fire
 departments are part of the City of Naperville and included in the resolution.

 Enactment No.: RES 20-11


 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin,
 to adopt the resolution celebrating the diversity of our community and
 denouncing all acts of racism, intolerance and unlawful discrimination. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


6. Approve the diversity, equity and inclusion recommendations

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilwoman Gustin,
 to approve the diversity, equity and inclusion recommendations. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White

K. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

1. Approve the award of Bid 20-028, Insulated Conductors, to Okonite for an amount not to
 exceed $1,149,146 and for a one-year term
 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to approve the award of Bid 20-028, Insulated Conductors, to Okonite for
 an amount not to exceed $1,149,146 and for a one-year term. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White


2. Approve the award of Change Order #3 to Contract 17-085, Design Engineering
 Services for the North Aurora Road Widening, to TranSystems Corporation for an amount
 not to exceed $15,385 and a total award of $1,421,595.23

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 A motion was made by Councilman Hinterlong, seconded by Councilwoman
 Gustin, to approve the award of Change Order #3 to Contract 17-085, Design
 Engineering Services for the North Aurora Road Widening, to TranSystems
 Corporation for an amount not to exceed $15,385 and a total award of
 $1,421,595.23. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White




 The meeting recessed from 8:40 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.

L. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Consider Ram West Capital LLC’s request for feedback regarding the redevelopment of
 the Little Friends Property.
 Russell Whitaker (Ram West Capital LLC) - Petitioner - acknowledged that
 should Ram West choose to formally pursue redevelopment of this site, they
 will need to submit an application, fees, and all required technical drawings. He
 went on to give an overview of the items presented in the letter to the City
 Council which included the Little Friends contribution, alley, architecture,
 stormwater, school and park fees, and utility improvements.

 Mike Briggs (Little Friends Inc) explained the issues identified and the evolution
 of the discussions about the property.

 Council discussed the City being a meaningful contributor, what would the City
 get in return, and the appropriateness of saving the mansion.

 COMMENTS TO BE READ BY STAFF

 Signe Gleeson - COMMENT ONLY
 To the Naperville City Council I am writing to express my objection to the
 proposals on the table (May 19th agenda) related to the Little Friends property.
 The draft proposal hides the mansion and diminishes its standing as a part of
 Naperville history. My understanding is that taxpayer money was to be provided
 to Little Friends to compensate for meaningful preservation and even
 showcasing of the mansion. The current proposal does not accomplish this.
 The proposal and request to be exempted from usual school and park fees is
 unjustified and is yet another taxpayer subsidy. We all recognize that the work
 of Little Friends is important and laudable. However, all businesses, whether for
 profit or not for profit, are subject to external considerations and constraints.
 Over the years, Little Friends has been given many concessions and subsidies
 in recognition of it valuable work. Sadly, in response the current leadership of
 Little Friends has been uncompromising. and has not deemed to respond to
 resident letters requesting a partnership to negotiate competing interests. The;
 leadership seems to believe they should not consider any but its own needs.
 The dismantling of the park, without any notice and seemingly without
 justification, seems to me to be petty and vindictive. In the same way, Little

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 Friends leadership is unashamedly once again “sticking it” to the neighborhood.
 Just as Little Friends has been single minded in its quest for top dollar, the
 proposed development is made with maximum profitability to the detriment of
 the neighborhood. I am sure the irony is not lost on the council members that
 there has been a city mandate to remove aprons on homeowners’ property
 while the developer proposes many driveways pouring onto busy streets in the
 neighborhood. It begs the question - did the developer do any research into the
 character of the neighborhood? The draft proposal suggests no commitment to
 persevering the integrity of the historic district or the livability of the
 neighborhood. The role of city government is to serve the public good. To date,
 the needs of the residents of the area surrounding Little Friends have taken a
 back seat to the business interests of Little Friends and the developer with
 whom they are choosing to do business. I am hopeful that the council members
 will insist that the residents’ interests are given as much weight, as are the profit
 motive interests of Little Friends and the current developer. I urge that any
 subsidy to “sweeten the deal” be withheld unless the mansion is preserved in a
 meaningful way. I also ask that the draft proposal be further scrutinized by city
 leadership and residents of the neighborhood in advance of any preliminary
 approval Sincerely Signe Gleeson 15 S Wright St

 Randy Smith - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 I’d like to address the issue before our city council regarding the development of
 the Little Friends parcel of land. I feel that the current “Concept Plan” presented
 does not look like it will conceivably fit into the existing historic neighborhood.
 The drawing shows 28 driveways on the plan for the developed block. This is a
 huge difference from the driveways on the surrounding blocks (especially
 front-facing on Wright and Columbia streets) The plan should include an alley or
 alleys to provide access to rear entry garages to maintain an appearance
 compatible with the historic neighborhood. Given this complete lack of
 consideration of the neighborhood in which this block is located I strongly urge
 the council to require Historic Preservation Commission review for all aspects
 of this development and to follow the supplied HPC guidance.

 Geri Smith - COMMENT ONLY- OPPOSE
 Mr. Mayor and City Council Members: I’d like to register my opposition to the
 current concept plan and associated requests from Ram West Capital and DJK
 Custom Homes specifically in a couple areas. Alleys are an integral part of the
 Naperville Historic District blocks, especially those blocks surrounding the Little
 Friends property. The lack of an alley does not lend itself to this development
 integrating into the Historic District. Additionally, many driveways opening
 directly onto Columbia St will be hazardous for the cars backing out onto a busy
 street - as Columbia St. is a minor arterial. The addition of 28 new residences in
 this development will undoubtedly result in more students at Ellsworth School,
 Washington Junior High and NNHS. And the removal of College Park already
 has had a substantial impact for the neighborhood’s families. Waiving the
 School and Park impact fees would subsidize the developer at the expense of
 the residents. I support the ECHO position on this matter. Thank you for your
 serious consideration of this issue.


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 Anne Swanson - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 Dear City Council Members and Mayor Chirico I have lived in the Historic
 District for over 34 years and have seen many changes. Throughout most of
 that time, little Friends has been a good neighbor - my children loved playing at
 the park at the corner of School and Columbia, I have worked with church
 groups painting rooms in Little Friends and I have enjoyed finding “gems” at
 Serendipity. However, in the last few years, that friendship has cooled. When
 Little Friends decided it could no longer function at its present location, it could
 have held a neighborhood meeting and informed the neighbors of its desires
 and gotten input on the best way for both Little Friends and the neighborhood to
 move forward. It did not. Instead, the neighborhood found out about its intentions
 when signs were put up on its property requesting rezoning to college/university
 zoning, not residential. The residents in the neighborhood, having just gone
 through a major building operation by the college, were wary or what the college
 had in mind and the deal did not go through. Little Friends, again without notice
 to the neighbors, put a notice to demolish all the buildings, including the historic
 Kroehler Mansion. The Historic Preservation Commission denied the COA and
 City Council went against the HPC recommendation. Then City Council
 softened the blow by giving an incentive to Little Friends to sell it without
 demolishing the mansion. Little Friends now has a buyer who agrees to keep
 the mansion, but is hiding it behind townhomes. The plan as presented is too
 dense for the neighborhood. It allows for driveways in a neighborhood that has
 only alleys. Plus, the buyer is not being required to pay the impact fee, though
 27 new residences will create a great impact to the neighborhood. Further, the
 houses are cheek to jowl, not allowing any green space between them. Green
 space and mature trees are one of the great benefits of the Historic District.
 This plan does not conform to the neighborhood and should be revised to do so
 and the developer should pay for the impact the development will have on the
 neighborhood. Thank you. Anne Swanson 145 N. Brainard.

 Sandy Anagnostopoulos - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 I support ECHO's position on this matter and I oppose the agenda item as
 presented. In addition, I have concerns that the developer will do the bare
 minimum to meet any design guidelines or requirements. This is evidenced by
 the 26 N. Sleight St. home design which technically has a detached garage but
 is less than 10 feet from the home. This design detracts from the open
 greenspace look that a neighborhood with alleys provides. I was disappointed
 and angry that our City Council members dismissed the recommendation of the
 Historic Sites Commission and approved that home design. Another
 consideration should be the loss of trees on the Little Friends property. If you
 look throughout the Historic District, you will note the majority of homes have
 mature trees located on the lots in addition to parkway trees. These additional
 trees are part of what gives the historic district its distinctive character.

 Charles & Jennifer Schwer - COMMENT ONLY
 I support ECHO's position on this matter and I oppose the agenda item as
 presented. Specifically, it is clear that the City of Naperville is currently removing
 front driveway aprons throughout the Historic District. Many aprons are marked
 to be removed and replaced with sod. We should not be supporting a plan that

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 adds more front driveways to the Historic District. Thanks for your time.

 David Royston Hayward - COMMENT ONLY
 The property owners, Little Friends Inc, were given title in 1989 after Federal
 Funds were acquired to save the organization. Forward 40 years and tax
 payers, this time local tax payers, are yet again being asked to underpin this
 institution so it may move to another town. I feel the original resolution of the
 council is fundamentally flawed in view of the statements made by the institution
 previously. The perceived value and time to sale as stated are clearly grossly
 inaccurate. Thus the $560,000 from our town’s budget that is being asked for on
 the basis of that council resolution has in my view limited merit and should be
 reviewed. There also seems to be an interpretation of the City councils offer,
 which even if all is taken at face value, would leave some distance between the
 value of the councils offer under the terms of the resolution and the money
 requested from tax payers. I have further reservations with both the builder and
 the organization that appears to be doing the building, Ram West Capital and
 DJK respectively. 1 Ram West Capital. I find nothing that tells me who this
 organization is, who is on the board, what experience they have in managing a
 project and their relationship with DJK. This is concerning as such a huge
 amount of Naperville resident’s money is at stake, during the biggest national
 health crisis since 1918, and many of our residents are struggling to pay their
 bills, get to work and even work at all. Please have RAM make all of their
 associations clear along with records that show an ability to pay and fund the
 project. 2 DJK. This organization started a failed project that is within one block
 of this huge proposed development, 26 N Sleight. What experience do they
 have and what confidence should anyone have in their ability to Project Manage,
 sell and complete a project of this size if they are unable to do this? 3 Size and
 layout. No Alley, Front loading garages, squashed in Duplex’s and SFH’s. While
 it is clear the land value to all party’s DJK, LF and Ram is dependent on density,
 it is also clear this proposal is not in keeping with the neighborhood and appears
 to have many opponents both at City Hall and locally.

 Mary Stoltenberg-Smith - COMMENT ONLY
 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I support ECHO's position on this
 matter and I oppose the agenda item as presented. The Concept Plan without
 alleys, with front-loading garages, and up to twelve driveways coming out onto
 one city block is not consistent with the neighborhood, or a historic district. The
 Historic Building Design and Resource Manual should set the standard for the
 development within the established historic district. Without a COA for each
 building, it cannot be guaranteed that the new development would comply with
 those guidelines and architecturally fit in the neighborhood. The rationale given
 for the developer to not pay the school ad park impact fees is without merit. The
 proposed 28 homes would have an immediate impact on Ellsworth elementary
 school located on the district's smallest school property with limited space for a
 playground/recess, and no room to expand. In addition, with the removal of
 College Park that was widely used by the neighborhood, no replacement park
 planned, and no proposed green space in the current Concept Plan, there are
 few easily accessible open spaces, yet alone a playground, in the
 neighborhood. Country Commons, the one park close to the area, is not easily

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 accessible for mothers with strollers and small children due to the steep hill to
 reach the park, is isolated, near a water retention site (think mosquitos), and is
 frequented by teenagers/young adults not making it an ideal space for young
 children. In regards to storm water, it would be expected that any developer
 would meet the requirements of the code. As the area around School and
 Wright streets currently has flooding issues that have been communicated to
 the city, it would be expected that this development not contribute further to, and
 ideally assist with the remediation of, this issue. Lastly, it is very important that
 the developer work closely with ECHO, and especially those neighbors
 surrounding the immediate area. Unfortunately to date, the neighborhood has
 not seen coordination, collaboration, or constructive communication from the
 owners and current developers of the property in question. I sincerely hope this
 would change to create a property that will be in keeping with the historic district
 and would only enhance the surrounding neighborhood. In closing, I support
 ECHO's position on this matter and I oppose the agenda items as presented.
 Thank you for your time and attention. Respectfully submitted, Mary
 Stoltenberg-Smith, 519 North Avenue.

 Rose Owens - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 Rosie Owens of 209 N Columbia St completely and fully supports the ECHO
 position.

 M.B. Box - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 Hello City Council: My letter to you is in regards to the May 19, 2020 agenda
 item labeled “Consider Ram West Capital LLC's request for feedback regarding
 the redevelopment of the Little Friends Property”. The redevelopment of a very
 large block in the oldest section of Naperville is unprecedented. As a resident I
 am disappointed by the all documents submitted to the city manager. Little
 friend’s executive leadership (Mikel Briggs) and his organization have not been
 good neighbors and while he says the college walked away in 2019, I doubt it
 and think that Mr. Briggs thought he could get more money elsewhere. It
 appears with this proposal Mr. Briggs is trying to make a grab for more tax
 payer dollars to mitigate his bad gamble. Given the economic climate in May
 2020 the notion of an exemption from typical park and school fees is egregious.
 The new development should be required to follow Naperville’s Historic Building
 Design and resource manual. Garages should be required to be in the back of
 each property, off an alley. Alleys are intrinsic to the character of the
 surrounding neighborhood and should be required for traffic flow in the
 neighborhood rather than burdening the area with driveways. Please consider
 the historic district neighborhood something worth preserving in Naperville. I am
 in full support of the ECHO’s position on this proposal. My personal feedback on
 this proposal is double thumbs down. Thank you, Marybeth Box 142 Center St
 This house was built in 1875 by a Civil war veteran who also served as
 Naperville’s Postmaster in 1881-1882. Please support the historical integrity of
 my neighborhood.

 Ross Berkley - COMMENT ONLY
 I, Ross Berkley, as well as my wife Joni Wiltz, live at 126 N Columbia St,
 directly behind (East of) the Kroehler Mansion. Our home, built in 1907, is seen

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 as the sole home in the background in many historic photos of the Kroehler
 Property. I am not a member of E.C.H.O. but have read their statement and
 must agree with their positions on the most recent builder renderings. Most
 disturbing to me is the lack of alleyways, and the addition of front lot facing
 garages and driveways. We moved to the neighborhood seeking a property that
 you wouldn't find in a bedroom community or subdivision; the current builder
 rendering seems to bring just that to this community. I look forward to hearing
 from the builder and the council on how they will preserve the look and feel of
 the neighborhood.

 Ann Hahn-Baiyor (ECHO), Kathy Levitan, Diane Russell, Laura Decker, James
 and Barbara Ashley, Judy Cammelot, Mary Anne Pell, Mike Shukis, John Meyer,
 Paige Hayward, and Dan Owens - COMMENT ONLY - OPPOSE
 Spoke in support ECHO's position on this matter and opposed the agenda item
 as presented.

 SPEAKERS
 Tim Messer, East Central Homeowners Organization, spoke against the
 development as proposed.

 Carol Schmidt spoke against the development as proposed.

 Karen Solomon spoke against the development as proposed.

 Becky Simon spoke against the development as proposed.

 Council discussed the proposed development, the incentive of giving public
 money to private interests, that it is a premier building in the Historic District, the
 appropriateness of spending money to save the mansion, and what is the value
 of the mansion to the taxpayers.

 Council further discussed alterations to the proposed plan, ongoing
 negotiations, financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historic
 Preservation guidelines, moving the mansion, comments were in opposition to
 the proposal, that trying to save the mansion will require compromise, logistics
 of owning the building, the need to continue discussions with the developer and
 staff, asking the school and park districts to provide input, and utilities cost
 sharing.

 Whitaker discussed the feedback from speakers and Council, the contract with
 Little Friends, resolution language, and that the next step will be discussion with
 staff.

 Briggs stated all recommendations were presented at the beginning of the
 process but received no interest.

M. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Receive the May 2020 Financial Report

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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020


 Mayer gave the May Financial Update presentation and introduced some tools
 staff has identified to help set a financial roadmap into the recovery phase. She
 detailed actions that could be taken in the areas of revenue restrictions,
 maintenance project reductions, opportunity cost projects, and Financial
 Principle suspension.


N. NEW BUSINESS:

O. CLOSED SESSION - IF NEEDED

P. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Councilwoman Gustin, seconded by Councilman
 Hinterlong, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 2020 at 10:49
 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Chirico, Brodhead, Coyne, Gustin, Hinterlong, Kelly, Krummen, Sullivan, and White




 /S/ Pam Gallahue
 Pam Gallahue, PhD
 City Clerk




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