City of Wheaton City Council met June 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Absent: None
City Staff Physically Present:
Michael Dzugan, City Manager
John Duguay, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Didier, City Attorney
Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering
Vincent Laoang, Director of Public Works
Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer
Jason Ackerlund, Forestry Superintendent
Al McMillen, Water Superintendent
Tracy Jones, Staff Planner
Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk
City Staff Electronically Present: None.
2. Citizens to be Heard
None
3. Consent Agenda
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the ConsentAgenda items:
1. Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - May 15, 2023, as submitted.
2. Adopt Resolution R-2023-37, A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the State of lllinois and the City of Wheaton for Contract No. 62N32 on Butterfield Road (IL-56).
3. Adopt Resolution R-2023-38, A Resolution Approving a Plat of Easement Grant (1745 & 1751 S.
4. Adopt Resolution, R-2023-39, A Resolution Approving a Plat of Easement Grant Property East of Creekside Bridge (PIN 0519408008).
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
4. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-18, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 26 (Businesses), Article II (Licensing)
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-18, An Ordinance Amending the Code ofOrdinances ofthe City of Wheaton Chapter26 (Businesses), Article II (Licensing), be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends city code related to sidewalk cafe permits. He clarified the ADA compliant pedestrian passage distance of 3-feet versus 5-feet was recommended by staff. hle detailed umbrella advertising must be in conformance with the liquor code which prohibits messages related to alcohol.
Councilman Barbier expressed dissent with the proposed ordinance specific to the 3-feet passage distances as he believes 5-feet distances should be the standard. Assistant City Manager Duguay stated 5-foot pedestrian passage distances would restrict multiple restaurants from offering sidewalk seating in the downtown due to the cross slopes in certain areas measuring a slope grade of greater than 2%.
In response to Councilwoman Bray-Parker, Assistant City Manager Duguay confirmed umbrellas may be lowered and collapsed to comply with the removal requirement.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: Councilman Barbier
Absent: None 1.
Motion Carried
5. Approve Reappointments and Appointment to Boards and Commissions
Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Nancy Flannery and Robert Purdy be reappointed to the Historic Commission for a three-year term through May 1, 2026, Kay McKeen be reappointed to the Environmental Improvement Commission for a three-year term through June 27, 2026, and Christine Fenne and Kathryn Staron be reappointed, and Dr. Robert Rammer be appointed to the Library Board forthree-yearterms from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Adopt Resolution R-2023-40, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Licenses
Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-40, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance ofSolid Waste Collection and Disposal Licenses, be adopted.
In response to Councilman Weller, City Manager Dzugan confirmed junk removal bags and construction dumpsters are not regulated bythe City.
Councilwoman Bray-Parked requestedthatestablishmentofcompostingand recyclingprogramsbe investigated for next year for non-single-family properties. City Manager Dzugan confirmed the City requires scavenger license holders to submit and operate recycling programs for multifamily property owners, and if requested, for commercial, office or institutional property owners. He noted downtown business owners, especially in the downtown area have limited space to store recycling and composting containers.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Adopt Resolution R-2023-41, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 379 with the Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. for the Annual Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program for a Three (3) Year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $187,650
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-41, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 379 with the Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. for the Annual Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program for a Three (3) Year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $187,650, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the agreement authorizes the annual purchase and planting of 200 trees as part of the City's 2024, 2025 and 2026 annual shared parkway tree planting program. hle noted although the program is not budgeted, staff will include the $62,550 annual amount in each of the next three fiscal year budgets.
In response to Councilman Weller, Jason Ackerlund, Forestry Superintendent stated twelve varieties of native trees are offered and confirmed species may be removed from offering ifthere are excessive numbers planted in the city.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
8. Adopt Resolution R-2023-42, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 376 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Streams Lakes Dredging Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $35,100
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2023-42, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 376 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Streams Lakes Dredging Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $35,100, be adopted.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier 1.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. Adopt Resolution R-2023-43, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 375 with A Plus Painters, Inc for the Exterior Painting of Wheaton City Hall and Annex for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $61,300
Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-43, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution ofAgreement No. 375 with A Plus Painters, Inc for the Exterior Painting of Wheaton City Hall and Annex for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $61,300, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated City Hall and the Annex were last painted in 2007 and confirmed the agreement includes exterior scraping, painting, and the replacement of any wood rotted sections.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
10. Receive Planning & Zoning Report Re: ZA #23-09/ Text Amendment and Variation/ 114 W. Prairie Avenue/ Vivoda and Pass Ordinance No. 0-2023-19, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Article 28.2B.2 of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance "Front Loading Garages" Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Planning and Zoning Report Re: ZA#23- 09/ Text Amendment and Variation/ 114 W. Prairie Avenue/ Vivoda, be received.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance approves a text amendment that limits the width of a front loaded attached garage to 22 feet. He confirmed the width should be increased to 28.5 feet based upon changes to the 2018 International Building Code which provided greater structural bracing on the sides of a garage which results in the need for exterior structural components.
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that 0-2023-19, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Article 28.2B.2 of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance "Front Loading Garages", be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Wetler
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
11. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-20, An Ordinance Granting a Front Yard Setback Variation on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 114 W Prairie Avenue - Vivoda
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-20, An Ordinance Granting a Front Yard Setback Variation on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 114 W Prairie Avenue - Vivoda, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated the Zoning Board recommends the approval of a front yard setback variation from the required 60.96 feet to 35 feet.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #23-10/ Special Use Permit/ 1501 E. Roosevelt Road/ Restoration Dental Group and Pass Ordinance No. 0-2023-21 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance E-3417 - Levant (1501 E. Roosevelt Road)
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Planning and Zoning Report Re: ZA#23-10/Special Use Permit/ 1501 E. Roosevelt Road/ Restoration Dental Group, be received.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
City Manager Dzugan stated the Zoning Board recommends approval of an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit to allow a Dentist office in a building that was formally occupied by a Beauty Shop.
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that 0-2023-21, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance E-3417 - Levant (1501 E. Roosevelt Road), be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
13. Adopt Resolution R-2023-44, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amendment One to the Housing and Community Development Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton
Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-44, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amendment One to the Housing and Community Development Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement Between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the agreement amends a current joint agreement between the City and DuPage County for the county to continue to receive federal funding through the City for various housing and community development programs throughout the County.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
14. Adopt Resolution R-2023-45, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 380 with Millennium Contracting Company for the 2023 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $775,176
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-45, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 380 with Millennium Contracting Company for the 2023 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $775,176, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the agreement covers the replacement of 64 private water lead service lines. He confirmed the City currently has 60 contracts with various property owners to complete work this construction season as one of the City's Strategic Goals to remove the lead services on both the public and private side.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
15. Council Comment
Councilwoman Bray-ParkerthankedtheWheatonParkDistrict,WheatonChamberofCommerce,andthe Police, Fire and Public Works Departments for their contributions to the prior weekend's Cream of Wheaton event. She reflected upon her participation in the Cosley Zoo Race with Councilwoman Robbins.
Councilman Barbier reflected upon the many successful community events including ribbon cuttings, the opening of Rice Pool and the Cream of Wheaton. hle expressed gratitude to members of the Milton CERT and Wheaton Police Department.
Councilman Weller reflected upon the fun and wonderful past weekend in Wheaton and expressed gratitude to community partners for their contributions to the weekend's success.
Councilwoman Robbins praised the City's community partners and businesses for their contributions in the past weekend events.
Councilman Clousing reflected upon the successful Memorial Day Parade and thanked the veterans for their service and participation.
Mayor Suess expressed gratitude to the residents of Wheaton for their support and attendance of the many community events this past weekend. He thanked American Legion 76 for organizing the Memorial Day parade and acknowledged the Wheaton schools and scouting groups for their participation in the parade. Mayor Suess announced the Thursday Wheaton Memorial Band Concert Series kicking off on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. He also reflected upon the success ofthe grand opening ofthe French Market.
16. Approval of Warrant
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 849 in the amount of $3,091,827.06, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
17. Adjournment
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Barbier o
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
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