Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess

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1 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Michael J. Gresk. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: City Staff Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager John M. Duguay, Assistant City Manager James Knippen, City Attorney Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering William Murphy, Police Chief Holly A. Schulz, Director of Human Resources Lauren Bertolini, Human Resources Generalist Vincent G. Laoang, Director of Public Works Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk 2. Presentations presided over the swearing-in of Police Lt. Carl Van Dillenkoffer and Sgt. Louis Prempas. read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Nominee Smith proclaiming October 27, 2018 as Make a Difference Day in Wheaton. Ms. Smith thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation and encouraged everyone to participate in the various activities that day to make a difference. Mr. Moon Khan complimented the CRC on the recent Festival of Cultures, Mr. Ken Madden and Ms. Susan Manning of People s Resource Center thanked the City and community for their support and Ms. Aurora Siron of Studio Movie Grill, and Wheaton Public Library Director Betsy Adamowski spoke about the Food for Films, Food for Fines and Stuff a Truck food drives which will be held on October Citizens to Be Heard Dr. Robert Krzyzewski, 213 W. Willow Avenue, requested the City join with the Wheaton Park District in inviting Jim Belushi to be the grand marshall of the th of July Parade. 4. Consent Agenda moved and seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:

2 1. Approve the September 10, 2018 Public Hearing minutes and the September 17, 2018 minutes of the regular Wheaton City Council meeting, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R , A Resolution Approving Lanciotti Plat of Consolidation (515 & 521 Countryside Drive). 3. Pass Ordinance No. O , An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Liquor Control Ordinance, Chapter 6, Article III Decrease in Class A (Restaurants) Liquor License/Cellar Bistro/132 N. Hale Avenue and Class I (Restaurants) Liquor License/Domo 77/2040 S. Naperville Road. 4. Approve Bond Waiver and Authorize Issuance of Raffle License to Downtown Wheaton Association. 5. Approve Request and Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permits to St. Michael School Oktoberfest and Downtown Wheaton Association Boo-Palooza and DWA Annual Chili Cook- Off. Roll Call on Consent Agenda: 5. Approve Reappointment to City Boards/Commissions moved and seconded that Barbara Dutton be reappointed to the Historic Commission for a three-year term. 2

3 6. Adopt Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing a Protective Fence/Wheaton Park District/1313 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois moved and seconded that Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing a Protective Fence/Wheaton Park District/1313 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the Wheaton Park District has requested they be allowed to keep a 6-foot high chain link fence which borders their property at 1313 Gary Avenue. He advised that while chain link fences are not permitted, City Code permits a governmental agency to petition the City Council to allow such a fence provided it meets certain standards. In response to, Director of Planning & Economic Development Kozik stated the Park District site consists of several parcels which have a combined address of 1313 Gary Avenue. said he spoke with the neighbor who resides behind this property who had expressed his support for the Park District s request to retain the chain link fence. stated that due to a conflict of interest, he would recuse himself from the discussion and vote regarding Regular Agenda New Business Item #3. He left the meeting at 7:24 p.m. 7. Adopt Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and the County of DuPage (Right-of-Way Signage) moved and seconded that Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and the County of DuPage (Right-of-Way Signage), be adopted 3

4 returned to the meeting at 7:25 p.m. 8. Adopt Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the 2018 Design-Bid Assistance-Construction Management for Blacksmith Drive Sanitary Pump Station in the Amount of $44,000 moved and seconded that Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the 2018 Design-Bid Assistance-Construction Management for Blacksmith Drive Sanitary Pump Station in the Amount of $44,000, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan advised the proposed resolution would authorize an agreement in the amount of $44,000 with Christopher Burke Engineering for design and construction management services for replacement of a force main to the Blacksmith Drive Sanitary Pump Station. He indicated the City received three bids for this work with Christopher Burke Engineering being the lowest bidder. expressed some concerns that the same company who had prepared the capital improvement report is the low bidder on this project. City Manager Dzugan stated in this case, Christopher Burke will prepare the bid specs for this project in an effort to attract contractors to the bidding process for construction of the force main. Director of Public Works Laoang stated the scope of work for this project is different from that of the Morse Street Sanitary Lift Station the Council recently approved. He indicated the Blacksmith work is more of a utility pipe project which more contractors are qualified to do as opposed to the expertise that was required for the Morse Street project. 9. Pass Ordinance No. O , An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as St. Francis High School 2130 W. Roosevelt Road Parvin-Clauss Sign Company moved and seconded that Ordinance No. O , An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as St. Francis High School 2130 W. Roosevelt Road Parvin-Clauss Sign Company, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated on September 25, 2018 the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a special use permit for St. Francis High School to replace their electronic message board sign. He stated the proposed sign meets code requirements. 4

5 questioned why this type of request needs Council approval. City Manager Dzugan replied that at the time the code for electronic message boards was originally created, the Council wanted to review and approve placement of the signs by granting a special use permit. Councilman Suess requested staff to consider a code amendment to eliminate the need for Council approval. City Manager Dzugan stated staff would prepare a zoning code amendment for Council s review. In response to, Director Kozik stated code enforcement is done on a complaint basis and if there is a violation, the sign owner would be required to bring the sign into compliance. He indicated the City has not had any issues with existing electronic message board signs. 10. Adopt Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Wheaton Roofing, Inc. for the 2018 Roof Replacements for Fire Station #38 and #39 and Water Facilities Buildings in the Amount of $256,550 moved and seconded that Resolution R , A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Wheaton Roofing, Inc. for the 2018 Roof Replacements for Fire Station #38 and #39 and Water Facilities Buildings in the Amount of $256,550, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated five bids for roof replacement at five City buildings were received. He indicated the low bidder was Wheaton Roofing in the amount of $256,550, which is $81,000 under budget. 11. Council Comment encouraged residents to consider volunteering on one of the City s Boards and Commissions. 5

6 12. Approval of Warrant moved and seconded that Warrant No. 737 in the amount of $956,447.08, be approved. 13. Adjournment moved and seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Barrett-Hagen City Clerk Submitted for Approved: October 15,