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A G E N D A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (CRC), 825 MIDWAY DRIVE, WILLOWBROOK, IL, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. VISITORS’ BUSINESS - Public Comment is Limited to Three Minutes Per Person 5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA a. WAIVE READING OF THE MINUTES (APPROVE) b. MINUTES – BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, JUNE 22, 2026 (APPROVE) 6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF BORSE PARK PICKLEBALL SOUND/NOISE STUDY b. DISCUSSION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8-8-1 – STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES c. POLICE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY CRIME UPDATE – Q2 2026 d. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED PARK ASSET COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP POLICY 7. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, 825 MIDWAY DRIVE, WILLOWBROOK, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Frank Trilla. 2. ROLL CALL Those physically present at roll call were Mayor Frank Trilla, Village Clerk Gretchen Boerwinkle, Trustees Mark Astrella, Sue Berglund, Sam Louise, Michael Mistele, and Gayle Neal, Village Attorney Michael Durkin, Village Administrator Sean Halloran, Assistant Village Administrator Alex Arteaga, Director of Community Development Michael Krol, Director of Parks and Recreation Dustin Kleefisch, Director of Public Works Rick Valent, Chief Financial Officer Erik Brown, Chief Lauren Kaspar, Deputy Chief Benjamin Kadolph, Deputy Chief Gerard Wodka, and Deputy Clerk Christine Mardegan. ABSENT: None A QUORUM WAS DECLARED Trustee Neal made a motion to allow Trustee Davi to attend the meeting remotely. MOTION: Made by Trustee Neal and seconded by Trustee Louise to allow Trustee Davi to attend the meeting remotely. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Trustees Astrella, Berglund, Louise, Mistele, and Neal. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. PRESENT: Trustee Davi. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED Trustee Davi arrived and was physically present at 5:46 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Trilla asked Attorney Durkin to lead everyone in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. VISITORS’ BUSINESS None present. Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026 5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA a. WAIVE READING OF THE MINUTES (APPROVE) b. MINUTES – BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, JUNE 8, 2026 (APPROVE) Mayor Trilla asked the Board if there were any items to be removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. MOTION: Made by Trustee Berglund and seconded by Trustee Mistele to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Trustees Astrella, Berglund, Davi, Louise, Mistele, and Neal. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED 6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND BOARD INPUT AND PRIORITIZATION REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES FOR PLAINFIELD ROAD. Director Krol indicated that the purpose of this evening’s discussion was to provide staff with clear direction on development of the North and South Plainfield Road Redevelopment Areas. Beginning with North Plainfield Road, he indicated that reviewing the ideas for development from the Village Comprehensive Plan, working with the consultant, Design Collective, and meeting with developers and industry professionals, staff has explored various alternative concepts for the site. The Village has released an RFP (Request for Proposal) seeking redevelopment concepts. The feedback received at the meeting from the Trustees will indicate the Board’s priorities regarding the development regarding land use, residential and commercial balance, and the overall goal of the Plainfield Road corridor. This information will help guide staff in evaluating the redevelopment proposals, negotiations with future developers, and selecting the best investment of Village resources. The Director identified the scope of the North Plainfield Redevelopment Area and the different concepts being presented by Design Collective. At this time, staff is seeking the Board’s direction and priorities for the future use of the site. After the Mayor and each Trustee shared their preferred development ideas, from those already proposed and new concepts, they provided staff Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026 with a united prioritization list of concepts for developing North Plainfield Road. For the South Plainfield Road Redevelopment Area, which Director Krol noted, is one of the Village’s most significant long-term redevelopment opportunities identified in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, he explained that again, working with Design Collective, several concepts were explored. The primary redevelopment area for South Plainfield is from near Giordano’s at Plainfield and Adams Street extending east to the Seventh Day Adventist at 619 Plainfield Road. Staff has remained focused on identifying opportunities that can enhance the corridor, increase economic activity, improve aesthetics, and create a destination. In discussions with developers, several concepts generated interest similar to those in the Comprehensive Plan. Again, staff is seeking the Board’s input particularly to prioritize land use within the corridor and the primary objective of this redevelopment area. Each Trustee and the Mayor expressed their preferences for the redevelopment area as well as expressing concerns with the types of developments being considered. They prioritized their vision for the staff to take into consideration while seeking developers for the South Plainfield Redevelopment Area. 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Made by Trustee Mistele and seconded by Trustee Davi to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting at the hour of 6:19 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Trustees Astrella, Berglund, Davi, Louise, Mistele, and Neal. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED PRESENTED, READ, and APPROVED. July 27, 2026 Frank A. Trilla, Mayor Minutes transcribed by Administrative Assistant Jody Wegrzynski.  Public Works COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA ITEM NO: 6.a. DATE: July 27, 2026 SUBJECT: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF BORSE PARK PICKLEBALL SOUND/NOISE STUDY STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Trilla and Board of Trustees FROM: Rick Valent, Public Works Director THROUGH: Sean Halloran, Village Administrator PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED Staff is providing the Village Board with the results of the post construction noise monitoring conducted at the Borse Park pickleball courts and is seeking Board direction to proceed with the recommended noise mitigation improvements. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY As part of the Borse Park improvements, the Village constructed six pickleball courts adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Prior to construction, the Village retained Acoustic Associates, Ltd. to prepare a predictive noise analysis evaluating anticipated sound levels generated by pickleball play. The 2023 acoustical study concluded that pickleball courts at Borse Park would have minimal noise impact on surrounding properties, with projected sound levels exceeding ambient noise by only 2 to 3 dB during normal operating hours, a difference considered slight to imperceptible. The study noted that noise mitigation was likely unnecessary to prevent noise complaints, though it identified that modeled sound levels could exceed the Village's 55 dBA code threshold beyond the property line to the west under full court conditions. Because the study's projections were based on modeling rather than actual field conditions, the Village determined that the most prudent course was to complete construction first and conduct post construction noise monitoring to measure real world sound levels during pickleball play. This approach allows the Village to make an informed, evidence-based decision on whether noise walls are warranted, rather than incurring the cost of mitigation that the study itself suggested may not be needed. Following completion of the project and receipt of resident concerns regarding noise, the Village requested that its engineering consultant conduct field noise monitoring to verify how actual conditions compared to the original predictive analysis. The monitoring was completed by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) on behalf of Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) on May 29, 2026. Monitoring was conducted at three locations along the modeled sound contour from the original study while a single pickleball court was in use. The measured noise levels generally exceeded both the sound levels predicted in the original analysis and the Village Ordinance limits for frequencies at 1 kHz and above, as well as the overall  Staff Report Page 2 weighted limit of 55 dB(A), at locations where compliance was anticipated. Sound levels from pickleball activity were significantly above background levels, confirming that the exceedances are attributable to pickleball play rather than ambient conditions. GZA further noted that noise levels would be expected to increase when multiple courts are in use, as each doubling of a noise source corresponds to an approximate 3 dB increase As part of this follow up evaluation, GZA identified acoustical barrier materials that may be appropriate for noise mitigation, including reinforced loaded vinyl barriers such as the Sound Seal B-10R Reinforced Flexible Noise Barrier or an approved equivalent, which provides a transmission loss of 26 dB or greater in the primary frequency range of concern (1 kHz to 4 kHz). GZA deferred to the original acoustical consultant regarding the specific height, placement, and design of any barrier system, as those parameters were established in the original study. As part of the follow up evaluation, GZA identified acoustical barrier materials appropriate for this application, including reinforced loaded vinyl barriers such as the Sound Seal B-10R Reinforced Flexible Noise Barrier or an approved equivalent, which provides a transmission loss of 26 dB or greater in the primary frequency range of concern (1 kHz to 4 kHz), well in excess of the minimum performance established in the original study. Taken together, the two studies provide the Village with both a confirmed need and a defined solution. Staff will work with CBBEL and the acoustical consultants to finalize the barrier design consistent with these parameters, confirm anticipated effectiveness, and obtain pricing so that the improvements can be implemented as expeditiously as possible. If the total costs are above the Village Administrator’s authority, staff will come to the Board for further approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no immediate financial impact associated with accepting the monitoring report and directing staff to proceed with design and pricing. As mentioned previously, if the costs are over the Village Administrator’s spending authority, the Village Board will see another presentation with a request to approve the costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Village Board accept the GZA noise monitoring report and direct staff to proceed with the final design, specification, and pricing of a noise barrier along the north and west sides of the pickleball courts, consistent with the parameters established in the 2023 acoustical study and the barrier materials identified by GZA.  MEMORANDUM To: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. From: GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. Date: July 15, 2026 Re: Borse Park Pickleball Noise Monitoring OVERVIEW The Village of Willowbrook (Willowbrook) constructed new pickleball courts as part of improvements at Borse Park. The new pickleball courts are adjacent to a residential community. A noise study for the pickleball courts was completed by Acoustic Associates, Ltd. prior to the construction of the park. Willowbrook requested that noise monitoring be conducted to assess the noise levels generated by the use of the new pickleball court as a verification process of the completed noise study. 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Acoustic Associates, Ltd. completed a noise analysis and provided a report dated May 9, 2023 (the Report) prior to the construction of the new Borse Park pickleball courts. The analysis used the SoundPlan™ noise modeling software to predict the sound levels from the proposed pickleball courts. The noise modeling included a 5 dB adjustment factor to account for the “regular impulsive sound” of pickleball. The modeling results were compared to Willowbrook code under Section 9-5-10, “Performance Standards,” that limits the noise level at each of nine octave-band frequencies from 32 Hz to 8,000 Hz, as shown below in Table 1. The ordinance details that “[i]n all districts, at no point on or beyond the boundary of any lot shall the sound pressure level resulting from any use, operation, or activity exceed the maximum permitted decibel levels for the designated octave bands.” An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  CBBEL Pickleball Noise Monitoring Village of Willowbrook 81.0220055.44 Page | 2 TABLE 1. VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK NOISE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The noise study logarithmically summed these values to establish an overall noise level limit of 55 dB(A). Combined with the 5 dB adjustment for impulsive sound, the Report used an “effective sound level” of 60 dB(A). The projected noise levels from the study are depicted in Figure 1. FIGURE 1. PROJECTED NOISE LEVELS FROM ACOUSTIC ASSOCIATES, LTD. REPORT (FIGURE 5) An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  CBBEL Pickleball Noise Monitoring Village of Willowbrook 81.0220055.44 Page | 3 The Report recommends noise abatement along the north and west sides of the pickleball courts because the impact contour extends beyond the property line of the park. This abatement was not constructed at the time of the noise monitoring. 2. FIELD NOISE MEASUREMENTS Actual noise level measurements (noise monitoring) provide a “snapshot” of existing site conditions. The conditions during the actual noise level measurements need to be considered when evaluating field measurements, as changes in these conditions will affect measured noise levels. Noise levels measured during noise monitoring events are representative of the characteristics for the period measured. This may or may not be the worst-case noise condition at the location being measured. In addition, noise levels may be influenced by other noise sources in the area other than the pickleball noise. Consequently, comparison of the noise levels between locations also needs to consider the variations in site characteristics in addition to varying conditions. Noise monitoring was conducted at three monitoring locations (Site 1, Site 2, and Site 3), depicted in Figure 2. These locations approximate the impact contour detailed in Figure 1. FIGURE 2. NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS ON ACOUSTIC ASSOCIATES, LTD. REPORT CONTOUR (FIGURE 5) Pickleball Activity Site 2 Site 3 Site 1 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  CBBEL Pickleball Noise Monitoring Village of Willowbrook 81.0220055.44 Page | 4 Two types of monitoring were conducted, including background sound level and pickleball sound level measurements. The background levels represent noise levels at the park without pickleball activity. Pickleball levels represent the noise levels generated by pickleball activity. Background measurements were limited by the presence of lawn maintenance activities present at the park. Pickleball noise monitoring represents use at a single pickleball court, which was the natural usage of the facility. A single pickleball court was in use during the pickleball monitoring. The pickleball court in use during the monitoring period was in the northern row of courts, second from the west and shown as ”Pickleball Activity” in Figure 2. TIME AND DAY FOR MEASUREMENTS Based on recommendations from the Village of Willowbrook, noise monitoring was conducted in the morning time period on Friday, May 29, 2026. The various monitoring events occurred between the hours of 8:55 am to 11:00 am. WEATHER CONDITIONS Weather conditions have some effect on noise measurement readings. Noise measurements generally should not be taken if wind speed exceeds 11 mph. A wind screen was used at all times during the monitoring to reduce wind noise. The conditions during the monitoring are summarized as follows in Table 2: TABLE 2. WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE NOISE MONITORING Condition Required Actual* Pavement Dry Dry Humidity Less than 90% 44 to 65% Temperature 14 to 112 degrees F 68 to 75 degrees F Wind Speed Less than 11 mph 6 to 8 mph * NWS Data The weather conditions during the noise monitoring were within the recommended ranges for all parameters listed. INSTRUMENTATION A Brüel & Kjær Type 2250L sound level meter was used for monitoring the actual noise level. The Lfmax sound levels, or maximum sound level on fast settings, were recorded using the "A" weighted scale, and individual 1/3 octave bands were measured. The instrument was calibrated prior to and after use. The response time on the sound level meter was set to Fast. Many sound level readings and measurements performed use Slow response sound level readings. However, it is well established in additional literature that pickleball noise has a rapid onset and that a fast or impulsive response is required to evaluate the extent of pickleball noise properly. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  CBBEL Pickleball Noise Monitoring Village of Willowbrook 81.0220055.44 Page | 5 The instrument was set up approximately five (5) feet from the ground and the measurement was conducted for representative periods of time. The noise meter was placed at locations that approximated the modeled impact contour presented in the Acoustic Associates, Ltd. noise Report completed for the facility. FIELD NOISE MONITORING RESULTS Table 3 lists the noise monitoring results for the three monitored locations compared to the background noise measurements and the Village Ordinance. The original noise study combined the Village Ordinance limits for the nine octave-band frequencies into a single, overall noise level limit. The Report noted that this is appropriate for when “no particular frequency dominates the sound” of a source. Literature suggests that pickleball noise tends to be dominated by frequencies around 1 kHz. For this reason, the measured noise levels were also compared to the individual noise levels for the nine octave-band frequencies within the Village ordinance. TABLE 3. NOISE MONITORING RESULTS LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax LFmax, Location Type 31.5Hz, 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz dB(A) Site 1 Pickleball 66.9 65.8 66.4 66.1 62.3 61.8 58.7 56.5 41.1 64.9 Site 2 Pickleball 70.2 72.5 63.1 59.3 55.3 63.4 59.5 55.9 52.1 66.1 Site 3 Pickleball 66.7 67.9 61.6 59.9 56.7 64.2 61.8 62.3 51.4 67.1 Background Background 67.9 69.1 65.3 62.5 58.3 55.0 54.1 53.4 47.7 59.4 Village Ordinance --- 76 74 68 63 57 52 45 38 32 55 Highlighted values represent noise levels that exceed Village Ordinance (Table 1) and are greater than measured background noise levels. Noise levels were above the anticipated noise levels derived from the Report and generally exceeded the Village ordinance noise levels for frequencies above 500 Hz and for the overall A-weighted noise level at areas along the noise contour presented in the Report where compliance was expected. It should also be noted that although some background sound levels are also above the requirements presented in the Village Ordinance, sound levels measured from pickleball activity were significantly above background levels, showing that these readings are due to pickleball noise levels and not a limitation due to ambient sound levels. The measurements occurred when only a single pickleball court was in use. It is anticipated that noise levels would be higher if all courts were in use. Every doubling of a noise source corresponds to a 3 dB increase in noise levels. RECOMMENDED ABATEMENT MATERIALS Willowbrook requested that GZA provide material recommendations to reduce noise from the pickleball courts. Materials used to mitigate the pickleball noise should be specifically designed for noise abatement, and generally provide at least a transmission loss directly through the material of 10 dB greater than the insertion loss (sound An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  CBBEL Pickleball Noise Monitoring Village of Willowbrook 81.0220055.44 Page | 6 reduction over the barrier) of a given octave band. For example, if the barrier provides an insertion loss of 10 dB in a given octave band, then the selected material should provide a transmission loss of at least 20 dB for that octave band. Typical materials used for installation in these circumstances include loaded vinyl barriers, including B-10R Reinforced Flexible Noise Barrier by Sound Seal (specification sheet attached) or an approved equivalent. This material provides a transmission loss of 26 dB or greater for the primary octave bands of concern (1 kHz to 4 kHz). GZA cannot provide guidance on a recommended minimum height and location for the abatement, as GZA did not generate a noise model for the location. Previous recommendations were provided by Acoustic Associates, Ltd. in the original report. 3. SUMMARY The Willowbrook constructed new pickleball courts as part of improvements at Borse Park. A noise study for the pickleball courts was completed prior to the construction of the park. Willowbrook requested that noise monitoring be conducted to assess the noise levels generated by the use of the new pickleball court as a verification process of the completed noise study. Noise monitoring was conducted at three locations adjacent to the pickleball court while a single pickleball court was in use. The measured noise levels generally exceeded Village Ordinance levels for frequencies at 1 kHz or higher. Sound levels measured from pickleball activity were significantly above background levels, showing that these readings are due to pickleball noise levels and not a limitation due to ambient sound levels. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H  Police COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA ITEM NO: 6.b. DATE: July 27, 2026 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8-8-1 – STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Trilla and Board of Trustees FROM: Lauren Kaspar, Chief of Police THROUGH: Sean Halloran, Village Administrator PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED Village staff is seeking a discussion for an amendment to the Village Code Title 8, Chapter 8, Section 8-8-1 of the Willowbrook Municipal Code to prohibit stopping, standing, or parking within two hundred feet (200') of pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk beacons, measured along the roadway in both directions from the beacon. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY Over the past several years, the Village has made significant investments in its parks, recreational amenities, sidewalks, and pedestrian infrastructure to encourage walking, bicycling, and other forms of active transportation. Recent Park improvements and ongoing capital investments have increased the number of residents and visitors utilizing Village parks, recreational facilities, and nearby pedestrian crossings. As pedestrian activity continues to increase, particularly among families with young children, students, cyclists, and older adults, the Village has identified the need to further enhance safety at key crossing locations. The Village has installed pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk beacons, commonly known as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), at designated pedestrian crossings to improve pedestrian visibility and increase motorist compliance with yielding requirements at uncontrolled marked crosswalks. The Village currently operates three RRFB crossings located at Midway Drive and Clarendon Hills Road, the 6300 block of Garfield Avenue, and the 200 block of Midway Drive which are pictured below. These crossings provide access to parks, schools, recreational facilities, neighborhoods, and other community destinations that generate significant pedestrian traffic. Two of the three crossings are also located on higher-speed roadways where motorists require greater visibility and additional reaction time to safely recognize and yield to pedestrians. Staff Report Page 2  Staff Report Page 3 The Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) recognizes that the effectiveness of RRFBs depends upon motorists having a clear and unobstructed view of both the warning device and pedestrians approaching or waiting within the crosswalk. Vehicles parked near these crossings can obstruct sight lines between pedestrians and approaching motorists, particularly where larger vehicles such as sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans are present. Parked vehicles may also partially obscure the flashing beacons, reducing the effectiveness of the warning system and increasing the potential for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. While the Illinois Vehicle Code establishes minimum parking restrictions near certain traffic control devices, municipalities are authorized to adopt more restrictive parking regulations on local roadways when necessary to protect public safety. Although the MUTCD does not prescribe a specific parking setback distance, it emphasizes maintaining unobstructed visibility of pedestrian crossing treatments and relies on engineering judgment to address site-specific conditions. Based on the location of the Village's RRFB crossings, adjacent land uses, roadway characteristics, operating speeds, and anticipated pedestrian volumes, staff is recommending that a more restrictive parking setback is warranted. Specifically, staff is recommending a two hundred-foot (200') parking prohibition on both the approach to and departure from each pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk beacon. This enhanced setback is intended to maximize sight distance, improve driver awareness, increase the visibility of pedestrians and the flashing beacons, and provide motorists with additional time to recognize and safely yield to pedestrians. The proposed amendment would prohibit stopping, standing, or parking within two hundred feet (200') of a pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk beacon, measured from the beacon along the roadway in both directions of travel. This proactive safety measure complements the Village's continued investment in pedestrian infrastructure and reinforces the Village Board's commitment to providing safe access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, and other public amenities. FINANCIAL IMPACT Approximately $1,000 for roadway sign improvements and $2,500 for landscape improvements, including the installation of boulders where appropriate, for a total estimated cost of $3,500. These costs will be funded through existing Public Works operating budget line items Road Signs (01-35-755-333) and Street Improvements (01-35- 765-685). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Village Board approve the proposed amendment to Section 8-8-1 of the Willowbrook Municipal Code prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking within two hundred feet (200') of pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk beacons, measured along the roadway in both directions from the beacon.  Police COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA ITEM NO: 6.c. DATE: July 27, 2026 SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY CRIME UPDATE – Q2 2026 STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Trilla and Board of Trustees FROM: Lauren Kaspar, Chief of Pollice THROUGH: Sean Halloran, Village Administrator PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED Presentation and discussion of the Quarterly Crime Report for the second quarter of the calendar year 2026. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY At the close of each calendar year, the Police Department publishes an annual report outlining various department statistics, projects, and changes that occurred throughout the year. Additionally, staff provides a snapshot of crime information in the Village’s Monthly Information Report. The purpose of this quarterly report is to brief the board at the Committee of the Whole meetings on a quarterly basis to provide a more in-depth discussion and comparison to what is being seen throughout the County. Below you will find summarized information for the following items: a. Total Dispatched Calls for the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 b. Traffic Enforcement Summary the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 c. Traffic Accident Summary for the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 d. Offense Trends from January 2026 to current. e. Heat map overview for all calls requiring written reports during the second quarter of calendar year 2026 f. Midway Drive Speed Data FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial consideration as part of this presentation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide comments or feedback and/or ask questions.  Staff Report Page 2 a. Total Dispatched Calls for the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 Total Dispatched Calls Q2 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Calls 3,571 4,187 3,973 3,625 4,554 b. Traffic Enforcement Summary the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 Total Traffic Stops Q2 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Calls 639 781 558 523 602  Staff Report Page 3 c. Traffic Accident Summary for the second quarter of calendar years 2022 through 2026 Total Accidents Q2 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155 150 145 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Calls 163 183 187 167 162 d. Offense Trends from January 2026 to current • Group A offenses include crimes against persons, property, and society as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)  Staff Report Page 4 e. Heat map overview for all calls requiring written reports during the second quarter of calendar year 2026  Staff Report Page 5 f. Midway Drive Speed Data – Eastbound 1-5 mph 6-10 mph 11-15 mph 16-20 mph 21-25 mph 26-30 mph 31-35 mph 36-40 mph 41-45 mph 46-50 mph 51-55 mph Apr-24 2,196 1,243 1,375 2,555 7,243 7,948 3,969 842 112 15 2 May-24 1,427 909 2,165 4,593 9,291 7,384 2,368 351 34 3 0 Jun-24 1,050 752 1,496 3,565 7,868 6,203 2,046 364 43 1 0 Apr-25 980 1,456 4,762 5,027 6,637 5,580 1,616 133 8 0 0 May-25 997 1,983 6,466 7,158 8,658 4,835 734 43 0 0 1 Jun-25 990 1,564 5,393 6,061 7,826 3,056 252 29 4 1 0 Apr-26 1,602 1,682 5,037 5,837 8,443 6,163 1,484 144 12 1 0 May-26 1,121 2,217 6,526 7,778 9,846 5,530 932 80 7 0 0 Jun-26 1,236 1,859 5,391 6,353 8,666 5,664 1,050 145 12 1 0 Executive Summary From 2024 to 2026, traffic volume increased substantially, while the percentage of vehicles traveling above 30 mph decreased dramatically. 2024: About 10–18% of vehicles exceeded 30 mph. 2025: Speeding dropped to 1–7%. 2026: Despite higher traffic volumes, speeding remained relatively low at 3–5%. This indicates a significant improvement in speed compliance over the three-year period and suggests that enforcement, engineering changes, and traffic calming have been effective.  Staff Report Page 6 g. Midway Drive Speed Data – Westbound 1-5 mph 6-10 mph 11-15 mph 16-20 mph 21-25 mph 26-30 mph 31-35 mph 36-40 mph 41-45 mph 46-50 mph 51-55 mph Apr-24 1,997 2,587 2,354 4,240 14,054 9,852 1,860 145 15 4 0 May-24 1,401 2,464 2,200 4,829 16,025 10,408 1,736 126 14 1 1 Jun-24 947 2,188 1,896 3,783 13,656 9,836 1,704 122 10 1 1 Apr-25 1,857 2,604 2,225 4,140 13,152 9,532 159 138 10 0 0 May-25 997 1,983 6,466 7,158 8,658 4,835 734 43 0 0 1 Jun-25 974 2,188 1,773 3,956 13,358 8,917 1,427 135 10 0 0 Apr-26 1,375 2,369 11,442 13,547 7,482 1,289 93 9 1 0 0 May-26 321 2,603 14,042 15,583 8,104 1,403 124 8 1 0 0 Jun-26 1,476 2,183 12,329 12,923 5,461 1,016 93 10 0 1 0 Executive Summary From 2024 to 2026, westbound Midway Drive experienced increased traffic volumes while the percentage of vehicles traveling above 30 mph declined significantly. 2024: Approximately 5% of vehicles exceeded 30 mph. 2025: Speeding decreased to approximately 3% of total traffic. 2026: Despite continued high traffic volumes, only about 0.3% of vehicles traveled above 30 mph. This indicates a substantial improvement in speed compliance over the three-year period and suggests that enforcement efforts, engineering changes, and traffic-calming measures have been highly effective in reducing higher-speed travel on westbound Midway Drive.  Public Works COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA ITEM NO: 6.d. DATE: July 27, 2026 SUBJECT: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED PARK ASSET COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP POLICY STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Trilla and Board of Trustees FROM: Dustin Kleefisch, Director of Parks and Recreation THROUGH: Sean Halloran, Village Administrator PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED To present for the Board’s consideration a proposed Park Asset Sponsorship Policy establishing a uniform framework for accepting, approving, and administering commercial sponsorships and naming rights on Village- owned park assets and facilities. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY The Village owns and operates a broad inventory of park assets, including athletic fields and courts, pavilions, a splash pad, a hockey rink, a fitness center, a fishing pier, pollinator gardens, and passive open space. The Village periodically receives interest from businesses and community organizations in sponsoring these amenities; however, the Village does not currently have an adopted policy governing how such requests are evaluated, what recognition is permitted, or who has authority to approve and execute sponsorship arrangements. Absent a uniform policy, sponsorship decisions risk being handled inconsistently, and the Village has limited legal footing to decline requests that conflict with community standards. The proposed Policy addresses both concerns: it creates a revenue opportunity in support of park development and maintenance, and it establishes clear content standards and approval procedures that protect the Village’s discretion. Key elements of the proposed Policy include: • Nonpublic forum designation. Village parks and facilities are designated a nonpublic forum for sponsorship recognition, preserving the Village’s full discretion over sponsor approval and messaging. This designation is the legal foundation for the Policy’s content restrictions. • Tiered sponsorship opportunities. The Policy matches recognition types to asset categories — banners and scoreboard panels at athletic facilities; naming plaques at major amenities such as pavilions and the splash pad; ground-mounted plaques only in passive and natural areas; and non-commercial engraved plaques for the Tree & Bench memorial program.  Staff Report Page 2 • Recognition. Sponsor messages may include the sponsor’s name, logo, slogan, generic description of products or services, and brief contact information, but may not include calls to action, comparative advertising, political or religious messaging, or promotion of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis. • Written license agreements. Every sponsorship must be documented in a written license agreement addressing duration, fee, design approval, insurance, indemnification, maintenance responsibility, and renewal and termination terms. Sponsors bear the cost of removal and site restoration at the end of the term. • Protective provisions. The Policy expressly provides that sponsorships confer no property interest in park assets, no endorsement by the Village, and no influence over governmental decisions, including planning and zoning matters. • Approval authority. Naming rights require Village Board approval with signature by the Village Administrator after consultation with the Mayor. Signature authority for standard sponsorship benefits may be delegated in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Policy follows the framework commonly used by Illinois municipalities and park districts: it pairs a nonpublic forum designation with viewpoint-neutral content standards and channels all arrangements through revocable license agreements rather than leases. This structure maximizes the Village’s editorial discretion while minimizing exposure to First Amendment challenges from rejected sponsors, and it avoids granting sponsors any property interest that could encumber park land. Administratively, the Policy assigns day-to-day marketing and negotiation to the Village Administrator, or their designee, while reserving the most consequential decisions, such as naming rights, to the Board. Staff believes this division balances responsiveness to prospective sponsors with appropriate oversight. If the Board provides positive feedback, staff will include the fee schedule ordinance on the agenda for the August 10, 2026 Board meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT Adoption of the Policy has no direct cost. Sponsorship revenue generated under the Policy will vary with market interest and the fee schedule ultimately established; all revenue would support the development, maintenance, and improvement of Village park assets. Minor administrative costs (plaque fabrication, banner installation oversight) are expected to be recovered through sponsorship fees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Board of Trustees adopt the Village of Willowbrook Park Asset Sponsorship Policy as presented and provide direction on the dispute-resolution question identified above.  Park Asset Sponsorship Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines to govern the development and management of sponsorship assets within the Village of Willowbrook parks and facilities. Sponsorships are intended to enhance public amenities while preserving the integrity, safety, and community character of Village-owned properties and assets. 2. Scope This Policy applies specifically to physical sponsorship assets, including but not limited to banners, plaques, and naming recognition associated with park assets and facilities. 3. Definitions Park Asset. Park amenities such as recreation/athletic fields, playgrounds, pavilions, piers, structures, or other facilities, buildings, rooms, landscaping, art, or other physical features, in each case owned, operated, or managed by the Village of Willowbrook and deemed eligible by the Village for Sponsorship Benefits. Sponsorship Benefit. A commercial benefit of specified duration that: (a) is established subject to the terms of a written license agreement which conforms to this Policy, and (b) is authorized by the Village to identify the name, trade name, or trademark of a designated Legal Entity or individual as a “sponsor” of a Park Asset(s), as specified in the written license agreement. Recognition shall not be promotional or constitute advertising. Legal Entity (Entities). A corporation, unincorporated association, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, partnership, trust, foundation, or other legal entity (whether organized for profit or not) that is engaged in commercial activity, or any lawful purpose in the case of a not-for-profit entity, and not an individual or Governmental Entity. Nonpublic Forum. Village parks and facilities are designated as a nonpublic forum for sponsorship recognition. The Village retains full discretion over sponsor approval and messaging. 4. Types of Park Assets and Sponsorship Opportunities 4.1 Athletic Facilities • Includes: softball/baseball fields, pickleball courts, tennis courts, batting cages, and scoreboards. • Available Sponsorship Opportunities: fence or perimeter banner, scoreboard recognition panels (where applicable), or entrance plaque. 4.2 Park Amenities and Gathering Spaces • Includes: pavilions, concession stands, and splash pad. 1 July 2026  • Available Sponsorship Opportunities: primary naming plaque (for major amenities), optional secondary sponsor plaque, and limited adjacent banner signage, where appropriate. 4.3 Recreational Features • Includes: hockey rink, fitness center, courts, and gaga ball pit. • Available Sponsorship Opportunities: perimeter or fence-mounted banners, facility identification plaques, and interior recognition signage (where applicable). 4.4 Passive and Natural Areas • Includes: pollinator gardens, fishing pier, and passive open space areas. • Available Sponsorship Opportunities: ground-mounted plaques only; banners are not permitted in these areas in order to preserve natural aesthetics. 4.5 Memorial and Community Recognition • Includes: Tree & Bench Program and existing named amenities. • Available Sponsorship Opportunities: standardized engraved plaques only. Recognition is non-commercial and may not include logos, slogans, or advertising language. 5. Policy Statement The Mayor and Village Board have determined that this Park Asset Sponsorship Policy is necessary and appropriate to provide revenue for the benefit of the residents of the Village and patrons of the parks. The Village finds that it is essential to develop, maintain, improve, expand, support, preserve, fund, encourage, and sustain its Park Assets for the fiscal benefit of users and the community at large. In an effort to utilize and maximize the community’s resources, it is in the best interest of the Village to create and enhance relationships with Legal Entities through commercial sponsorships and naming arrangements of Park Assets. This goal can be accomplished by providing Legal Entities — including, but not limited to, local, regional, and national businesses and other commercial enterprises — a method to become associated, supportive, and involved with the many facilities provided by the Village. This translates into exceptional visibility for sponsors and supporters. It is the goal of this Policy to further these opportunities for the ultimate benefit of the public. 6. General Provisions: Sponsorship Benefits 6.1 Editorial Discretion The Village intends to preserve its rights and the discretion to retain control over the location, placement, size, content, appearance, and wording of Sponsorship Benefits and related messages. It is the intent of this Policy to provide sponsors with visibility through naming rights and sponsorship recognition, and to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on parks, Park Assets, and park visitors’ overall experience, and to retain the integrity and visual qualities of the park environment. All naming rights and sponsorship structures, signs, placards, and similar items must, at all times, comply with all Village ordinances including, but not limited to, zoning restrictions. 2 July 2026 6.2 Naming Rights Sponsorship Benefits in the form of naming rights shall be considered exclusively by the Village Board of Trustees, which will determine whether the sponsor name of a park or facility shall be accepted in a manner consistent with this Policy. 6.3 Eligibility Criteria • Except as hereinafter provided, Naming Rights and sponsorships must be for a commercial purpose, and the promotion of any non-commercial enterprise shall not be permitted in the limited forum created by this Policy. • Naming Rights and Sponsorships shall be further limited to the promotion or recognition of a commercial enterprise, commercial activities, or a not-for-profit stated purpose that does not compete, impair, or conflict with the mission, policies, goals, or operations of the Village or designated Park Assets or Park Events. • Naming Rights or Sponsorships for a Governmental Entity may be considered for non- commercial purposes, including proprietary and governmental functions of the entity involved; provided, however, that any promotion or recognition of a Governmental Entity must not compete, impair, or conflict with the mission, policies, goals, or operations of the Village or designated Park Assets or Park Events, and must otherwise comply fully with the conditions and applicable requirements set forth in this Policy applicable to a Legal Entity. • Naming Rights or Sponsorships may not include depictions, illustrations, words, or phrases that are inappropriate for the purpose of communication with, or public display to, children, including without limitation material that is obscene, sexually explicit, violent, or that promotes products or activities unlawful for minors. • The Village reserves the right to reject any sponsorship not aligned with the Village’s standards or interests. 6.4 Permitted Sponsorship Content Sponsorship recognition messages may identify the Legal Entity or individual but must not constitute advertising. Subject to the eligibility criteria set forth above, the following content is ordinarily deemed appropriate: • The legally recognized name, trade name, trademark, or logo of the sponsoring organization or company. • The sponsor’s organizational or corporate slogan. • The sponsor’s product or service line, described in brief, generic, objective terms. • Brief contact information for the sponsor’s organization, such as phone number, address, or website. 3 July 2026 6.5 Prohibited Sponsorship Content The following content is not permitted: • Political or campaign-related messaging. • Religious advocacy. • Promotion of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis. • Illegal products or activities. • Offensive, obscene, or discriminatory material. • Calls to action (e.g., “Visit Now,” “Buy Today”). • Comparative or promotional advertising language. • Messaging that competes with Village programs or services. • Messaging that negatively reflects on the Village. 7. Sponsorship Agreement All Sponsorship Benefits shall be formalized through a written license agreement including, but not limited to, the following provisions: • Duration of sponsorship. • Sponsorship fee. • Design, layout, and content of any recognition message, subject to approval by the Village. • Insurance and indemnification provisions. • Responsibility of the parties regarding the installation, maintenance, and removal of sponsorship items. • Terms of renewal and termination. 8. No Abrogation of Governmental Authority A written license agreement shall not confer on any person or entity the power to direct, or implied power to direct, the Village, the Village Board of Trustees, or any Village employee on matters of policy or any other governmental process, and any provision in such a license agreement which purports otherwise shall be void ab initio. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Village Board of Trustees shall not consider an existing or future Naming Right or Sponsorship Benefit in connection with the adjudication of any planning, zoning, subdivision, or other regulatory activity authorized under Illinois state statute or the Village of Willowbrook Municipal Code. 4 July 2026 9. No Property Interest in Park Assets A written license agreement shall not confer on any person or entity an enforceable right, entitlement, or other property interest of any sort relating to the use, possession, or control of any Park Assets or real or personal property (including, without limitation, an exclusive right to use any Park Asset), except as to a limited and non-exclusive right to use Village trademarks or other intellectual property which may be authorized in the written license agreement. 10. Compliance with Law and Regulations Required A Naming Right or Sponsorship Benefit pertaining to a Park Asset shall not be granted for any venue unless the use or occurrence of the specific products, services, conduct, or activity associated with that name: (1) would not violate Village ordinances or other federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations, including the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and (2) would not conflict with the orderly operation of the Park Asset, all as determined for the specific venue where the Naming Right or Sponsorship Benefit is intended for public display or dissemination. By way of illustration, and not by limitation, a Naming Right shall not be granted for a Legal Entity associated with cigarettes or alcoholic beverages for any Park Asset where smoking or consuming alcoholic beverages is prohibited, respectively. 11. No Endorsement Acceptance of a sponsorship license does not constitute the Village’s endorsement of a sponsor’s product, service, activity, or conduct. The sponsor entitled to a Naming Right or Sponsorship Benefit shall not imply, suggest, or publicize any inference to indicate that the Village officially or otherwise commercially endorses the purchase, use, and/or consumption of any product, service, activity, or conduct. 12. Use of Village Name or Logo Sponsors may not use the Village’s name or logo without written approval and a license agreement. Any written license agreement authorizing a sponsor to use the Village name, logo, or other intellectual property in connection with a Naming Right or Sponsorship Benefit shall be non- exclusive. 13. Removal of Sponsorship Items Upon termination of the license agreement, by lapse of time or otherwise, the Legal Entity shall be solely responsible for the cost of removal of any banners, placards, or other physical items erected or placed in any park or on any Park Asset as authorized by the license agreement and shall reimburse the cost to the Village to restore the park or Park Asset to its original condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 14. Indemnification All license agreements shall include an indemnification provision whereby the licensee shall indemnify the Village, its employees, officers, and agents from and against all claims, damages, and judgments, including court costs and attorneys’ fees, for personal injury, property damage, and all claims of copyright infringement arising from or caused in whole or in part by the negligent or willful acts of the licensee, its employees, agents, and contractors. 5 July 2026 15. Administration The process for corporate naming and sponsorships will be administered by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in coordination with the Village Administrator, Mayor, and Board of Trustees. This process includes, but is not limited to, the marketing of corporate naming and sponsorship opportunities, negotiating terms of written license agreements, and presenting those agreements to the Village Administrator or Village Board, as outlined below, for approval. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and other Village staff, as designated by the Village Administrator, are authorized to enter into negotiations with prospective sponsors for Park Assets deemed eligible by the Village Administrator as outlined in this Policy. Terms negotiated by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department or Village staff must be approved by the Village Administrator, in consultation with the Mayor, prior to the execution of a written license agreement. Signature authority for written license agreements is designated as follows: • Written license agreements for Park Assets that include Naming Rights require signature authorization by the Village Administrator, after consultation with the Mayor, and approval by the Village Board. • Signature authority for written license agreements for Park Assets that include Sponsorship Benefits may be delegated to the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in writing by the Village Administrator, after consultation with the Mayor. The Department is authorized to promulgate appropriate standards, policies, and regulations necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Policy. 6 July 2026  SPONSORSHIP RATE SHEET This rate sheet outlines standard sponsorship opportunities based on park assets. All sponsorships include Village approval, standardized design, and defined placement. Signature Assets Splash Pad (Borse Park) – Plaque Naming Sponsor: $4,000/year 1 Year: $4,000 3 Year: $10,800 (Savings $1,200) 5 Year: $17,000 (Savings $3,000) Playground (Borse Park) – Plaque Naming Sponsor: $4,000/year 1 Year: $4,000 3 Year: $10,800 (Savings $1,200) 5 Year: $17,000 (Savings $3,000) Concession Stand / Pavilion – Naming Plaque: $2,500/year 1 Year: $2,500 3 Year: $6,750 (Savings $750) 5 Year: $10,625 (Savings $1,875) Scoreboards – Panel Recognition: $1,500/year 1 Year: $1,500 3 Year: $4,050 (Savings $450) 5 Year: $6,375 (Savings $1,125) Hockey Rink – Banner Package: $1,200/year 3 Year: $3,240 (Savings $360) 5 Year: $5,100 (Savings $900) Fitness Center – Interior Plaque: $1,250/year 1 Year: $1,250 3 Year: $3,375 (Savings $375) 5 Year: $5,315 (Savings $935) Active Recreation Assets Softball/Baseball Fields – Fence Banner: $650/year 1 Year: $650 3 Year: $1,755 (Savings $195) 5 Year: $2,763 (Savings $487) 1 July 2026 Pickleball/Tennis Courts – Fence Banner: $550/year 1 Year: $550 3 Year: $1,485 (Savings $165) 5 Year: $2,338 (Savings $412) Batting Cages – Banner: $400/year 1 Year: $400 3 Year: $1,080 (Savings $120) 5 Year: $1,700 (Savings $300) Basketball/Volleyball Courts – Banner: $400/year 1 Year: $400 3 Year: $1,080 (Savings $120) 5 Year: $1,700 (Savings $300) Nature-Focused Assets Pollinator Gardens – Plaque: $300/year 1 Year: $300 3 Year: $810 (Savings $90) 5 Year: $1,275 (Savings $225) Fishing Pier (Willow Pond) – Feature Plaque: $500/year 1 Year: $500 3 Year: $1,350 (Savings $150) 5 Year: $2,125 (Savings $375) Small Park Features – Plaque: $250/year 1 Year: $250 3 Year: $675 (Savings $75) 5 Year: $1,062.50 (Savings $187.50) Legacy Recognition (Non-Commercial) Tree Program – $400 one-time * Bench Program – $1,000 one-time Notes: - 10-year agreements may qualify for a 25% discount off the yearly rate as it applies - All pricing subject to Village approval and periodic review. - Production and installation costs may be additional unless specified. *Dependent on price of tree species 2 July 2026