City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYOR PHI LI PJ. SU ESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER I COU N CILWO MAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER I COUNCI LMAN SCOTT BROWN CO UNCILWO MAN SUZANN E FITCH I COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS I CO UNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCI L CHAMB ERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 November 21, 2022 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m . by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were : Physically Present : Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Absent : Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Brown City Staff Physically Present : Michael Dzugan, City Manager John Duguay, Assistant City Manager Jim Knippen , City Attorney James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Peter Vassios, Interim Fire Chief Dave DiClementi, EMS/Community Risk Reduction Manager Jeff Benda, Assistant Fire Chief Susan Bishel , Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present : Al McMillen, Water Superintendent 2. Presentation Mayor Suess presided over a Firefighter Swearing-In Ceremony for Kevin Howell and Ethan Schullo followed by remarks from Interim Fire Chief Vassios . 3. Citizens to be Heard Ms. Ponmalar Velayutham, 305 E. Indiana Street, expressed safety and traffic concerns regarding street parking on the north side of Ind ia na Street near the intersection of Indiana Street and Naperville Road . Ms . Velayutham reported the Bauer Dentistry and Orthodontics staff has been parking daily at this location since their remodel. She stated residents are unable to travel safely westbound on Indiana to Naperville Road and it is a challenge for waste removal services to navigate between cars. 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items : 1. Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Meeting - November 7, 2022, as submitted . WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 21, 2022 Roll Call Vote: Ayes : Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Pass Ordinance 0-2022-53, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, "Building and Building Regulations", Article V, "Electrical Codes", Section 22-51, "Amendments", Subsection (f) of the Wheaton City Code Residential Exterior Lighting - Dark Sky Compliant Light Fixtures Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2022-53, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, "Building and Building Regulations", Article V, "Electrical Codes", Section 22-51, "Amendments", Subsection (f) of the Wheaton City Code Residential Exterior Lighting - Dark Sky Compliant Light Fixtures, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated residential structures constructed after the date of Ordinance approval will require IDA and/or Dark Sky compliance . Ayes: Roll Call Vote: Councilman Weller C Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Approve Appointment to City Board and Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Cate Brady be appointed to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission for a three-year term. Roll Call Vote: Ayes : Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent : Councilwoman Fitch 2 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 21, 2022 Councilman Brown Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Adopt Resolution R-2022-92, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 338 with Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) for Professional Engineering Services to Perform a Traffic Study at East Loop Road Between Jahns Drive and Route 56 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $14,960 Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2022-92, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No . 338 with Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) for Professional Engineering Services to Perform a Traffic Study at East Loop Road Between Jahns Drive and Route 56 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $14,960, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated a condition of the Ordinance which approved the amendment to the Special Use for a PUD to allow construction of a car wash at the Cozy Mel's site was the completion of an independent traffic study to evaluate options to minimize ingress and egress traffic concerns at the property's current intersection with East Loop Road . He confirmed the cost will be divided equally between the City and the applicant. He noted only one response was received from KLOA, the same firm that did the initial traffic report for the applicant. He stated that although KLOA is the same firm that performed the initial analysis, staff is comfortable the study will be performed objectively. Mr. Lawrence Wise, Platinum Car Wash owner, expressed concern regarding Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona , Inc. (KLOA) performing the traffic study objectively since they performed the initial study. Councilman Barbier asked Director of Engineering Tebrugge for elaboration on the differences between the proposed study and the previous study. Director Tebrugge stated the entire corridor will be looked at in the proposed study as opposed to simply the intersection of the site with East Loop Road. He confirmed different sen ior level staff will evaluate all possible improvements independently from the previous study. Councilwoman Robbins inquired how much time would be involved to rebid the project. Director Tebrugge stated it would take a couple of weeks to rebid the project, however the responses from those who didn't bid were overloaded work schedules. City Manager Dzugan noted the traffic study would be of value to any use at the proposed site . Councilwoman Robbins expressed the importance of having the proper data and information to make an informed decision regardless of the type of use. In response to Councilwoman Bray-Parker, Director Tebrugge stated the typical process is to evaluate during peak traffic times using video cameras at every intersection along East Loop Road tabulating traffic counts and offering any recommended improvements to decrease the amount of cuing at the intersection with high traffic flow mainly due to the fast-food restaurant . Councilman Barbier confirmed one entry and exit point as opposed to multiple entry and exit points to make one appear more favorable than another allows for clearer results. Director Tebrugge stated in 1993 the same study was close to hitting a warrant for a traffic signal at Jahns Drive and East Loop Road . He highlighted the importance of reanalyzing the entire stretch of East Loop Road due to the stretch being used as a cut through due to less traffic signals from Butterfield Road to Naperville Road . 3 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 21, 2022 In response to Mayor Suess, Director Tebrugge confirmed the scope of this study is different than the scope from the original application and confirmed it will be reviewed independently from the previous study. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Adopt Resolution R-2022-93, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 339 with Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Inc. for the Inspection and Repairs to Well No. 9 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $33,665 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2022-93, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 339 with Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Inc. for the Inspection and Repairs to Well No . 9 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $33,665, be adopted . City Manager Dzugan reported three bids were received for inspection and repair of Well No. 9, which would be used in the event of an interruption to our current water supply from the Water Commission . He stated the well is one of six maintained by the City for this purpose and reported staff would like to plan a study in the future to determine if it is necessary to continue the maintenance of the wells. Water Superintendent McMillen stated in response to Mayor Suess that the City is required by the Water Commission to maintain a certain amount of water storage, however, he is unsure if there is a requirement to maintain a backup source. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unanimously 9. Council Comment Councilwoman Bray-Parker highlighted American Education Week which began in 1921 due to the concern of veterans returning from war exhibiting a high rate of illiteracy. She expressed gratitude for the individuals that work in the community's schools. 4 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 21 , 2022 Councilwoman Robbins reflected upon her attendance at Wheaton College Gospel Choir's 35 t h Anniversary Celebration and expressed her congratulations to the Gospel Choir and Director Tanya Egler. Mayor Suess wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving and invited all to attend the 4:30 p.m . Nights of Lights in Adams Park, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Parade in Downtown Wheaton, and the 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the new Pavilion on Friday, November 25 t h , 2022 . 10. Approval of Warrant Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No . 836 in the amount of $3,166,255 .67 be approved. Roll Call Vote : Ayes : Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays : None Absent: Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Adjournment Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m . Roll Call Vote : Ayes : Councilman Ba rbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robb ins Councilman Weller Nays : None Absent : Councilman Brown Councilwoman Fitch Motion Carried Unan imously Respectfu lly su bm itted, tii,k_~ Andre a Roseda le City Clerk Submitted for Approval : December 5, 2022 5 (