Naperville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing and vote on the 2024 property tax levy. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and zoning variances.

• Proposed net total 2024 property tax levy of $58,877,699
• Appropriation of $5,788,465 for North Aurora Road Underpass at the CN Railroad project
• Award of $1,280,000 for Architectural and Engineering Services for Public Facilities to Kluber, Inc.
• Proposed ordinance to require permitting for massage establishments
• Conditional use for a new day care center building at 628 N River Road

The City Council approved a total property tax levy of $67,026,303 for fiscal year 2025, then abated $8,148,604, resulting in a net levy of $58,877,699 (8-1 vote on the levy, 9-0 on the abatement). The council also approved a $5.79 million appropriation for the North Aurora Road Underpass project, adopted a $2 million IDOT resolution for the same project, and approved numerous consent agenda items including contracts and special service area levies. A settlement agreement with the estate of Dorothy Newlands was approved 8-1, and the council directed staff to prepare plans for making the Hawkweed Drive closure permanent and to develop a recommendation on lobbying for Illinois House Bill 5021.

• Approved $67,026,303 property tax levy (8-1)
• Approved $8,148,604 abatement, net levy $58,877,699 (9-0)
• Approved $5,788,465 for North Aurora Road Underpass construction (9-0)
• Adopted $2,000,000 IDOT resolution for North Aurora Road Underpass (9-0)
• Approved settlement with estate of Dorothy Newlands (8-1)
• Approved $1,887,108.83 for Civil and Duct Work contract (9-0)
• Approved $1,280,000 for Architectural and Engineering Services (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare plan for permanent Hawkweed Drive closure

Naper Settlement Museum Board

The board will receive updates on the Naper Settlement Master Plan, an evacuation plan, and a camera project. Members are also scheduled to review attendance demographics and approve several financial and annual reports.

• Naper Settlement Master Plan update
• Evacuation Plan update
• Camera Project update
• Mary & Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center programming update
• Approval of August, September, and October 2024 financial reports

The Naper Settlement Museum Board met on December 13, 2024, and approved the 2025 meeting dates, the September 27, 2024 meeting minutes, financial reports for August–October 2024, and the annual report. All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with two members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved September 27, 2024 board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial reports for August, September, and October 2024 (6-0)
• Approved NSMB annual report (6-0)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The board will review E911 surcharge payments and approve various expenditures for Naperville and Aurora. The meeting includes the approval of the 2024 ETSB Annual Report and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review September 1 to November 30, 2024 E911 surcharge payments
• Approve Naperville expenditures for reimbursement (Sept 1 – Nov 30, 2024)
• Approve budget transfer from E911 Fund to City of Naperville General Fund
• Approve Aurora expenditures for reimbursement (Sept 1 – Nov 30, 2024)
• Approve the 2024 ETSB Annual Report and 2025 meeting schedule

The Emergency Telephone System Board unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including reimbursement expenditures for Naperville ($928,017.74) and Aurora ($1,079,224.23), budget transfers from the E911 Fund to the City of Naperville General Fund ($748,369.30) and to the City of Aurora ($608,848.26), the 2024 ETSB Annual Report for transmission to the Naperville City Council, and the 2025 meeting schedule. The board also approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; all votes were unanimous.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Naperville reimbursement expenditures of $928,017.74 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer from E911 Fund to Naperville General Fund of $748,369.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Aurora reimbursement expenditures of $1,079,224.23 (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal from E911 Fund to City of Aurora of $608,848.26 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 ETSB Annual Report for transmission to Naperville City Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 ETSB meeting schedule (unanimous)

SECA Commission

The SECA Commission will work toward a unified funding recommendation for CY25 grant fund allocations. Members will also discuss potential increases to available funding for CY26.

• Unified funding recommendation for CY25 SECA Grant Fund allocations
• Discussion of increasing available SECA funding for CY26
• Review and approval of the 2024 SECA Commission Annual Report draft
• Approval of the 2025 Meeting Schedule

The SECA Commission approved a unified funding recommendation for the CY25 SECA Grant Fund allocations, directing staff to submit it to City Council for review and approval. The commission also approved its 2025 meeting schedule, the 2024 annual report draft with revisions, and dedicated its March 2025 meeting to discuss possibly increasing SECA funding for CY26. All votes were unanimous except the funding recommendation, which passed 8-0 with one absence.

• Approved unified CY25 SECA Grant Fund allocations recommendation (8-0, Sakkaria absent)
• Approved 2025 SECA Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 SECA Commission Annual Report draft with revisions (unanimous)
• Dedicated March 2025 meeting to workshop on increasing SECA funding (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Zards to participate by phone (unanimous)
• Reversed order of New Business items 2 and 3 (unanimous)

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will review monthly reports and meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates from the Park District, Riverwalk Foundation, and Donor Recognition.

• Approval of November 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly Park District report
• Monthly Donor Recognition report
• December 3, 2024, Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee draft minutes

The Riverwalk Commission approved the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried, Michael abstaining). No other formal decisions were made. Reports covered the Shoreline Restoration Project, Riverwalk 2031 fundraising, donor recognition, and project updates including the Eagle Street Gateway construction contract awarded to Baumgartner Construction by City Council. The Grand Pavilion parking lot improvement feasibility study was discussed, with further consideration scheduled for February 4, 2025.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried, Michael abstaining)
• Received monthly Park District report on Shoreline Restoration Project
• Received Donor Recognition report with Spring 2025 Legacy Gift deadline of March 15, 2025
• Received December 3, 2024 PDC Committee draft minutes
• Noted Eagle Street Gateway construction contract awarded to Baumgartner Construction by City Council
• Discussed Grand Pavilion permeable paver parking lot feasibility; further discussion at February 4, 2025 PDC meeting

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will vote on continuing the hiring process for one police officer candidate and one firefighter/paramedic candidate. They will also review amendments to the Board's rules and regulations, approve the 2025 meeting calendar, and approve destruction of a closed session recording from June 2023.

• Approve continuing police officer candidate #8
• Approve continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #47
• Amend sections 2.04, 4.02, 6.03, 6.04 of BOFP Rules and Regulations
• Approve 2025 BOFP meeting calendar
• Approve destruction of recording of June 13, 2023 closed session minutes

The Board of Fire and Police approved the 2025 meeting calendar and the open session and recording of the November 26, 2024 closed session minutes, each by a 4-0 vote. Amendments to sections 2.04, 4.02, 6.03, and 6.04 of the BOFP Rules and Regulations were tabled, as was a motion to continue processing police officer candidate #8. A motion to continue processing firefighter/paramedic candidate #47 was denied, and the board approved destruction of the June 13, 2023 closed session recording.

• Approved 2025 BOFP meeting calendar (4-0)
• Approved open session and recording of Nov 26, 2024 closed session minutes (4-0)
• Tabled amendments to BOFP Rules and Regulations sections 2.04, 4.02, 6.03, 6.04
• Tabled motion to continue police officer candidate #8
• Denied motion to continue firefighter/paramedic candidate #47 (4-0)
• Approved destruction of June 13, 2023 closed session recording (4-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will consider approving the dates for its 2025 meetings and the 2024 Annual Report. The body will also review requests from Heinen’s and Naperville Sweat Lodge regarding liquor permits and review BASSET statistics and a DUI report.

• Approve 2025 Liquor Commission meeting dates
• Approve 2024 Liquor Commission Annual Report
• Consider Heinen’s request for Dispenser Permit
• Consider Naperville Sweat Lodge’s liquor license request
• Receive BASSET statistics for October-November

The Naperville Liquor Commission approved a text amendment request from Heinen's to allow Class G-1 licensees to obtain a Dispenser Permit, referring it to the City Council for a February meeting. The commission also tabled a liquor license request from Naperville Sweat Lodge until February, pending a visit to an existing facility. Meeting minutes, 2025 meeting dates, and the 2024 annual report were approved unanimously.

• Approved Heinen's request for a text amendment to allow Class G-1 licensees to obtain a Dispenser Permit, referred to City Council (unanimous)
• Tabled Naperville Sweat Lodge's liquor license request until February 2025 (6-0)
• Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Liquor Commission meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Liquor Commission Annual Report (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for new self-storage buildings as part of the Extra Space Storage Planned Unit Development at 1432 W Ogden Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on PZC 24-1-058: new self-storage buildings at 1432 W Ogden Avenue (Extra Space Storage)
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a major change to the Extra Space Storage Planned Unit Development at 1432 W Ogden Avenue, including new self-storage buildings and several deviations. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. No public testimony was given.

• Approved PZC 24-1-058 for new self-storage buildings at 1432 W Ogden Avenue (8-0)
• Approved deviations for drive-aisle, light poles, fence height, parking lot landscaping, and floor area ratio
• Approved conditional use for new self-storage buildings (8-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 PZC meeting

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The committee will review and provide input on the revised layout and landscape design for the South Extension of the Riverwalk. They will also receive soils and preliminary design reports for a proposed permeable paver parking lot near the Grand Pavilion. Minutes from the November 5 meeting and a Park District report are also on the agenda.

• 24-1390: Review and provide input on revised layout and landscape design for the South Extension of the Riverwalk
• 24-1391: Receive soils and preliminary design reports for proposed permeable paver parking lot near the Grand Pavilion
• 24-1430: Approve minutes from the November 5, 2024 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
• Park District Report by Tiffani Picco

The committee reviewed the revised South Extension landscape plan and received soils/preliminary design reports for a proposed permeable paver parking lot near the Grand Pavilion. No formal votes were taken on these items; discussion will continue at the February 4, 2025 meeting. The committee approved the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 5, 2024 PDC meeting minutes (motion carried, Brauer abstaining)
• Reviewed revised South Extension layout and landscape design; no formal action taken
• Received permeable paver parking lot feasibility report; no formal action taken
• Discussed potential cancellation of December 31, 2024 meeting; decision deferred to Riverwalk Commission

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Annual Budget of $641,148,599 and then vote to adopt it. The consent agenda includes multiple procurement awards and contract extensions, notably streetlight maintenance, lead water service replacement, and tree trimming services. Several infrastructure projects are up for approval including water main improvements and the Eagle Street gateway and accessibility upgrades.

• Public hearing and adoption of the $641,148,599 2025 Annual Budget
• Award of Option Year #1 for underground distribution and directional boring services to Meade Electric and Electric Conduit Construction for up to $8,008,477.10
• Award of Bid 24-227, Eagle Street Gateway and Accessibility Improvements Project, to Baumgartner Construction for up to $3,516,001.27 plus 3% contingency
• Award of Bid 24-209, 2025 Saybrook Phase II Water Main Improvements, to Miller Pipeline LLC for up to $3,583,595.97 plus 3% contingency
• Award of Bid 24-210, Royal Oaks Water Main Improvements, to Bluewater Construction LLC for up to $1,495,000 plus 3% contingency

The Naperville City Council voted 7-1 to adopt the 2025 annual budget of $641,148,599 following a public hearing. The council also approved numerous infrastructure, water main, and utility contracts, but failed to pass a three-year health screening services contract with Endeavor Health Services due to a tie vote lacking the required six positive votes.

• Adopted 2025 Annual Budget of $641,148,599 (7-1)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-2)
• Approved Cooperative Procurement for streetlight maintenance and LED materials to Graybar, Inc. and Wesco Distribution for up to $625,000
• Approved Bid for 2025 Lead Water Service Replacement Program to Trine Construction Corporation for up to $800,000 plus a 3% contingency
• Health screening services contract with Endeavor Health Services for $787,000 failed (4-4)
• Passed ordinance granting a six-month extension for temporary use at 433-435 Spring Avenue
• Approved Contract Option Year for underground distribution and directional boring to Meade Electric Company and Electric Conduit Construction for up to $8,008,477.10
• Approved Bid for 2025 Saybrook Phase II Water Main Improvements to Miller Pipeline LLC for up to $3,583,595.97 plus a 3% contingency

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will hear department reports, approve past minutes, and act on several police officer lateral candidates. Items include authorizing hires for two candidates, continuing the process for three others, and reviewing destruction of a closed session recording from May 2023.

• 24-1385: Approve authorization to hire police officer lateral candidate #1
• 24-1386: Approve authorization to hire police officer lateral candidate #6
• 24-1382: Approve continuing in the process police officer lateral candidate #8
• 24-1383: Approve continuing in the process police officer lateral candidate #11
• 24-1387: Review and approve destruction of recording of May 9, 2023 closed session

The Board of Fire and Police approved continuing the hiring process for two police officer lateral candidates (#11 and #12) and authorized hiring two others (#1 and #6), all by unanimous 5-0 votes. A motion to continue the process for lateral candidate #8 was denied 1-4. The board also approved minutes from November 12, 2024, and the destruction of a closed session recording from May 9, 2023, retaining the minutes as restricted.

• Approved continuing process for lateral candidate #11 (5-0)
• Approved continuing process for lateral candidate #12 (5-0)
• Approved hiring lateral candidate #1 (5-0)
• Approved hiring lateral candidate #6 (5-0)
• Denied continuing process for lateral candidate #8 (1-4)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from Nov 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved destruction of May 9, 2023 closed session recording, minutes retained as restricted (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five variance requests and a new day care center building in the River Woods Office Campus Planned Unit Development at 628 N River Road (Cypress School). The Commission will also vote to approve its 2025 meeting schedule and the October 16, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing for new day care center building (Cypress School) at 628 N River Road (PZC 24-1-067)
• Variance to permit detached garage at 1141 Basswood Drive (PZC 24-1-085)
• Variance to allow detached accessory structure exceeding height at 516 Spring Ave (PZC 24-1-110)
• Variance to Section 6-2-12 (Fences) for 243-244 N Laird St (PZC 24-1-112)
• Variance to allow deck encroachment into rear yard setback at 2255 Lotus Ct (PZC 24-1-113)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a major change to the River Woods Office Campus Planned Unit Development, allowing a new day care center building at 628 N River Road (Cypress School). The Commission also approved four separate variances: detached garages exceeding the 18-foot height limit at 1141 Basswood Drive and 516 Spring Avenue, a fence over nine feet at 243-244 N Laird Street, and a deck encroaching into the rear yard setback at 2255 Lotus Court. All votes were 7-0, with Commissioner Castagnoli excused. The Commission also approved its 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes of the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved major change to River Woods Office Campus PUD, amended Final PUD Plat, and conditional use for day care center at 628 N River Road (Cypress School) (7-0)
• Approved variance to allow detached garage to exceed 18-foot height limit at 1141 Basswood Drive (7-0)
• Approved variance to allow detached garage to exceed 18-foot height limit at 516 Spring Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance to allow fence exceeding nine feet along residential property line abutting non-residential use at 243-244 N Laird Street (7-0)
• Approved variance to allow deck encroaching more than ten feet into required rear yard setback at 2255 Lotus Court (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule
• Approved minutes of the October 16, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

City Council

The Naperville City Council will consider an ordinance creating an Affordable Housing Incentive Program, award a $14 million sewer improvement contract, hear the estimated 2024 property tax levy, and discuss a ULI panel for the 5th Avenue Study Area. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and contract awards.

• Ordinance to add Affordable Housing Incentive Program to zoning code
• Award of $14,077,000 bid for South Plant Return Activated Sludge and Grit Improvements
• Award of $3,827,000 cooperative procurement for Tollway Substation switchgear
• Receive estimated 2024 property tax levy and direct publication for truth-in-taxation hearing
• Accept ULI Technical Assistance Panel application for 5th Avenue Study Area

SECA Commission

The SECA Commission will consider approving prior meeting minutes, welcome student representatives, and receive public comment on the CY25 SECA Grant Fund applications. No final decisions on grant awards are expected at this meeting.

• Approve SECA Commission meeting minutes of September 24, 2024
• Welcome student representatives to the commission
• Receive public comment on the CY25 SECA Grant Fund applications

The SECA Commission held a public forum to receive comments on CY25 SECA Grant Fund applications, with representatives from over 30 organizations speaking. No funding decisions were made; the Commission will review individual recommendations at its December 12, 2024 meeting. The minutes from September 24, 2024 were approved unanimously.

• Approved SECA Commission meeting minutes of September 24, 2024 (unanimous voice vote)
• Received public comment on CY25 SECA Grant Fund applications (no action taken)

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will approve the minutes from its October 9, 2024 meeting (item 24-1331). It will receive the monthly Park District report, the Riverwalk Foundation and Donor Recognition reports, and the draft minutes from the Planning, Design and Construction Committee (items 24-1332‑24-1334). The agenda also lists the dates for upcoming Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction and Commission meetings through January 2025.

• Approve minutes from October 9, 2024 Riverwalk Commission meeting (24-1331)
• Receive monthly Park District report (24-1332)
• Receive monthly Donor Recognition report (24-1333)
• Receive draft minutes from Planning, Design & Construction Committee (24-1334)
• Schedule future Riverwalk Planning, Design & Construction and Commission meetings (Dec 3, 2024 – Jan 8, 2025)

The Riverwalk Commission held a procedural meeting on November 13, 2024, to receive departmental reports and recognize outgoing Chairman Pat Kennedy. The commission approved the minutes from their October 9, 2024, meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will discuss and approve the 2025 meeting schedule and the 2024 annual report. The body will also receive updates on current city connections and trade opportunities.

• Approve 2024 Sister Cities Commission annual report
• Approve 2025 Sister Cities meeting schedule
• Receive update on trade, education, arts, and culture opportunities
• Receive update on Sister Cities activities with Naperville Public Library
• Receive update on contact with Nitra, Cancun, and Patzcuaro

The Naperville Sister Cities Commission approved its 2024 annual report and its 2025 meeting schedule, adding a special January 16, 2025 presentation. The commission also received updates on its sister cities (Nitra, Cancun, Patzcuaro), library activities, and opportunities in trade, education, arts, and culture. No substantive policy decisions were made; actions were largely approvals of reports and schedules.

• Approved 2024 Sister Cities Commission annual report (voice vote)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with amendment adding Jan 16, 2025 special presentation (voice vote)
• Received update report on Nitra, Cancun, and Patzcuaro (voice vote)
• Received update on activities with Naperville Public Library (voice vote)
• Received report on trade, education, arts, and culture opportunities (voice vote)
• Received Sister Cities calendar items including Jan 16 presentation (voice vote)

City Council

The Municipal Officers Electoral Board will approve minutes from its December 16, 2022 meeting and adopt new board rules of procedure. It will conduct hearings and issue decisions on objections to the nomination filings of Jaiswal and Shabazz for City Council seats. The meeting also includes a public comment period and any other business.

• Approve minutes from the December 16, 2022 Electoral Board meeting (Item 24-1316)
• Adopt Electoral Board Rules of Procedure (Item 24-1317)
• Hear and decide on objection to Jaiswal’s City Council nomination filing (Case 24-01, Item 24-1318)
• Hear and decide on objection to Shabazz’s City Council nomination filing (Case 24-02, Item 24-1319)
• Public comment and other business

The Municipal Officers Electoral Board heard two objections to City Council nomination filings. In Case 24-01 (McGuire et al. v. Jaiswal), the board dismissed the date-related portion of the objection, ordered a record check on timely-filed signature challenges, and continued the hearing to December 5, 2024. In Case 24-02 (McGuire et al. v. Shabazz), the board sustained the objection over Shabazz's failure to properly disclose a name change, removing him from the ballot, and reserved ruling on a record check request.

• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2022 Electoral Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Electoral Board Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to represent the board and direct proceedings (unanimous)
• Dismissed date component of objection in Case 24-01 (2-1, Wehrli and Kelly aye, Portner nay)
• Ordered record check on timely-filed signature challenges in Case 24-01 (unanimous)
• Continued Case 24-01 hearing to Dec 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM (unanimous)
• Sustained objection to Shabazz's nomination petition for improper name change disclosure (2-1, Kelly and Portner aye, Wehrli nay)
• Reserved ruling on record check in Case 24-02 and terminated proceedings (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review reports from the police and fire departments, then consider several personnel actions. They will decide on an appeal from a lateral police candidate, approve the hire of another candidate, and continue the process for two additional lateral candidates. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and authorize destruction of a closed session recording.

• Appeal request of police officer lateral candidate #3
• Hire of police officer candidate #5
• Continue in process police officer lateral candidate #7 and #8
• Destruction of closed session minutes recording from April 25, 2023
• Approval of open and closed session minutes from October 22, 2024

The Board of Fire and Police denied the appeal of police officer lateral candidate #3 and approved the hire of police officer candidate #5. The board also approved continuing in the process for lateral candidates #7 and #8, though the motion for #8 was tabled. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Denied appeal of police officer lateral candidate #3 (5-0)
• Approved hire of police officer candidate #5 (5-0)
• Approved continuing in process for lateral candidate #7 (5-0)
• Tabled continuing in process for lateral candidate #8 (5-0)
• Approved destruction of April 25, 2023 closed session recording (5-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from October 22, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The Naperville City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2025 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. This is the third workshop in the budget process. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is a presentation and discussion.

• Presentation: 2025 Annual Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program Overview

The City Council held a budget workshop and discussed the 2025 operating budget and capital plan. A show of hands indicated 5 members favored keeping the Electric Utility's underground work in the budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Kept underground electric work in 2025 budget (5-4 show of hands)
• No formal votes taken on budget or property tax levy

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will consider an ordinance to change parking restrictions on Monticello Drive and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also receive a report on traffic concerns on Jackson and Jefferson Avenues.

• Approve ordinance amending Naperville Traffic Schedule for Monticello Dr.
• Receive evaluation of traffic concerns on Jackson and Jefferson Avenues
• Approve 2024 Transportation Advisory Board Annual Report
• Approve 2025 Transportation Advisory Board meeting schedule
• Approve minutes of the September 5, 2024, meeting

The Transportation Advisory Board tabled a proposal to remove four-hour parking and add no-parking zones on Monticello Dr. after residents raised concerns. The board approved the September 5, 2024 minutes, the 2024 annual report, and the 2025 meeting schedule. It also received an informational evaluation of traffic concerns on Jackson and Jefferson Avenues.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Tabled Monticello Dr. parking restriction ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Transportation Advisory Board Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Transportation Advisory Board meeting schedule

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The board will approve the 2025 meeting schedule and the August 2024 meeting minutes. Members will receive and review various financial, capital improvement, and operational reports for electric and water utilities.

• Approval of CY2025 PUAB Meeting Schedule
• 2024 PUAB Annual Report
• Electric Utilities Preliminary P09 2024 Financial Summary and Details
• Electric Utilities P09-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• PUAB Water Financial Packet and Water YTD CIP Report

The Public Utilities Advisory Board met on November 7, 2024, and approved its meeting minutes from August 29, 2024, its 2025 meeting schedule, and its 2024 annual report. The board also received and approved several electric and water utility financial and performance reports, including the Electric Utilities Preliminary P09 2024 Financial Summary. During public forum, two residents from the NEST Group spoke about the IMEA contract, solar costs, grid reliability, and climate change.

• Approved PUAB Meeting Minutes 29-August-24
• Approved PUAB Meeting Schedule for CY2025
• Approved PUAB 2024 Annual Report
• Approved Electric Utilities Preliminary P09 2024 Financial Summary
• Approved Electric Utilities Preliminary P09-2024 Financial Details
• Approved Electric Utilities P09-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Approved Electric Utilities P09-2024 SAIDI Report
• Approved PUAB Water Supply Report and other water utility reports

City Council

The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests and conditional uses for residential and commercial developments. The body is also reviewing utility rate amendments and an annexation agreement for 720 Parkside Road.

• Rezoning of 4231 Tower Court from B-2 to OCI for Tower Court Residences
• Rezoning of 1200 E. Diehl from ORI to OCI for Hines Diehl Road Resubdivision
• Annexation and rezoning of 720 Parkside Road to R1B
• Contract for Springbrook Water Reclamation Center construction management not to exceed $565,039
• First reading of an ordinance to add an Affordable Housing Incentive Program to the Zoning Ordinance

The Naperville City Council approved the rezoning and conditional use permits for the Tower Court Residences affordable housing development at 4231 Tower Court, which will provide housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. The council also approved the annexation and rezoning of 720 Parkside Road, and the Hines Diehl Road Resubdivision, a mixed-use development at 1200 E. Diehl Road. A bypass lane variance for the Chick-fil-A at 3320 S. IL Route 59 was tabled to the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 4231 Tower Court from B-2 to OCI for Tower Court Residences (9-0)
• Approved conditional use for multi-family residential and PUD for Tower Court Residences (9-0)
• Approved annexation agreement, annexation, and rezoning to R1B for 720 Parkside Road (9-0)
• Approved rezoning, preliminary plat, and PUD for Hines Diehl Road Resubdivision at 1200 E. Diehl Road (9-0)
• Tabled Chick-fil-A bypass lane variance at 3320 S. IL Route 59 to November 19, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved minor change to conditional use for 4th Avenue and Loomis Street development (8-0, Kelly recused)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple procurement awards and contract change orders (9-0)
• Conducted first reading of Affordable Housing Incentive Program ordinance

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee will approve minutes from its October 1, 2024 meeting. It will review and discuss enhancement projects to the Riverwalk proposed by the Naperville Park District. The committee will also receive and discuss an accessibility assessment of the Riverwalk prepared by occupational therapy students from North Central College.

• Approve minutes from the October 1, 2024 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting (Agenda item 24-1291).
• Review and discuss Riverwalk enhancement projects proposed by the Naperville Park District (Agenda item 24-1256).
• Receive and discuss the Riverwalk accessibility assessment prepared by North Central College occupational therapy students (Agenda item 24-1255).

The Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee approved the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes with abstentions. The committee also reviewed proposed Park District enhancement projects and discussed accessibility recommendations presented by North Central College occupational therapy students.

• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried with Bartlett and Erickson abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 a.m.

Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board will review the proposed 2025 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The board is also scheduled to approve recommendations for electric and water utility rates for 2025 through 2027.

• Recommendations for electric and water utility rates for 2025 through 2027
• Proposed 2025 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program review
• 2024 3rd quarter investment report
• 2024 year-to-date budget report through September 30, 2024
• Tentative 2025 meeting schedule

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously approved recommended electric and water utility rate increases for 2025 through 2027, with electric rising 6.1% in 2025 and 5.6% in each of the following two years, and water and wastewater rising 10-12% annually. The board also received the third quarter investment report and year-to-date budget report, and reviewed the proposed 2025 annual budget of $641.88 million. Minutes from prior meetings and the tentative 2025 meeting schedule were approved.

• Approved electric rate increases of 6.1% (2025), 5.6% (2026), 5.6% (2027) (unanimous)
• Approved water rate increases of 12% annually 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater rate increases of 10% annually 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 29, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved tentative 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police

The Naperville Board of Fire and Police will review departmental reports and then vote on several personnel actions. The board will approve continuing the hiring process for police officer candidates #8 and #5, as well as lateral candidates #1 and #6. It will also approve the destruction of the recording of the April 11, 2023 closed‑session minutes. The meeting includes a public forum and standard procedural items.

• Approve continuing in the process police officer candidate #8
• Approve continuing in the process police officer candidate #5
• Approve continuing in the process police officer lateral candidate #1
• Approve continuing in the process police officer lateral candidate #6
• Approve the destruction of the recording of the April 11, 2023 closed session minutes

The Board of Fire and Police approved the advancement of three police officer candidates. The board also approved the destruction of a 2023 closed session recording and the minutes from October 8, 2024.

• Approved open session minutes and closed session recording from Oct 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Denied continuing police officer candidate #8 in the process (5-0)
• Approved continuing police officer candidate #5 in the process (5-0)
• Approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #1 in the process (5-0)
• Approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #6 in the process (5-0)
• Approved destruction of April 11, 2023 closed session recording (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold its second annual budget workshop to present the proposed 2025 operating budget. The meeting includes a public forum, introductions, and a presentation of the budget details. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation of 2025 Annual Operating Budget (Agenda item 24-1219)

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2025 operating budget, covering service needs, utility plans, and community partner requests. No formal votes were taken, but council members showed informal support for the Electric and Water utility rate study recommendations. The workshop was informational, with further budget details, including the property tax levy, to be discussed in a third workshop.

• Councilman Kelly allowed to participate via teleconference (voice vote)
• Informal support for Electric rate study recommendations (8 members, with concern on overhead-to-underground conversion)
• Informal support for Water rate study recommendations (all 9 members)
• No formal votes on budget items; workshop was informational

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three pending development applications: 4231 Tower Court (Tower Court Residences), 3320 S. IL Route 59 (Chick‑fil‑A), and 804 S Route 59 (Activate Games). The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing – 4231 Tower Court (Tower Court Residences) – case PZC 23-1-013
• Public hearing – 3320 S. IL Route 59 (Chick‑fil‑A) – case PZC 24-1-077
• Public hearing – 804 S Route 59 (Activate Games) – case PZC 24-1-107
• Approve minutes of September 18, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission approved three items: rezoning 4231 Tower Court from B2 to OCI for a multi-family residential PUD with deviations, a variance for a Chick-fil-A at 3320 S. IL Route 59 to reduce the required bypass lane length, and a major PUD change with a conditional use for an amusement establishment at 804 S Route 59 (Activate Games). All votes were 7-0 with one absence. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved rezoning 4231 Tower Court from B2 to OCI, conditional use for PUD, preliminary/final PUD plat, and deviations for parking, density, and masonry (7-0, Wright absent)
• Approved variance to reduce bypass lane length for Chick-fil-A at 3320 S. IL Route 59 (7-0, Wright absent)
• Approved major change to Fox River Commons PUD and conditional use for amusement establishment at 804 S Route 59 (Activate Games) (7-0, Wright absent)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 PZC meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider several contract awards, municipal code amendments, and land use ordinances. The meeting includes a review of the year-to-date budget report and the 2024-2026 Priorities Plan update.

• Cash disbursements for September 2024 totaling $39,103,543.74
• SECA Grant Fund Program City Obligations for 2025 in the amount of $1,041,399
• Biosolids Removal Services contract extension for Stewart Spreading, Inc. not to exceed $430,950
• Oracle Database Support contract for Mythics, LLC not to exceed $141,297.44
• Platted setback deviation for 915 N Webster Street and PUD changes for 1163 E Ogden Avenue

The City Council approved the Calendar Year 2025 SECA Grant Fund Program City Obligations allocations of $1,041,399. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $430,950 biosolids removal contract (7-2) and an ordinance allowing remote participation for unexpected childcare obligations. A report on the 2024-2026 Priorities Plan was received, with updates on water leak repairs and bike plan progress.

• Approved $1,041,399 SECA Grant Fund Program City Obligations (9-0)
• Approved $430,950 biosolids removal contract to Stewart Spreading (7-2)
• Approved ordinance adding unexpected childcare as basis for remote council participation (9-0)
• Approved $39,103,543.74 cash disbursements for September 2024
• Approved $300,000 five-year extension to UCP Alliance Agreement
• Approved $141,297.44 Oracle Database Support contract to Mythics, LLC
• Approved $30,270 change order for dump truck replacement (total $565,909)
• Approved ordinance for Turkey Trot 5K temporary traffic controls and permits

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will meet to receive the 2025 meeting schedules for the commission and the Planning, Design and Construction Committee. The body will also receive monthly reports from the Park District and regarding donor recognition.

• 2025 Riverwalk Commission and Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting schedule
• Monthly Park District report
• Monthly Donor Recognition report
• October 1, 2024 Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee draft meeting minutes

The Riverwalk Commission approved the 2025 meeting schedule for the Commission and its Planning, Design and Construction Committee, and approved the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Approved 2025 Riverwalk Commission and PDC Committee meeting schedule
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Board of Fire and Police

The Naperville Board of Fire and Police will review and approve the September 24, 2024 open and closed session minutes. It will consider continuing the hiring process for several police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates, including police officer lateral candidate #3. The board will also decide on an appeal request for police officer lateral candidate #5 and the destruction of the March 28, 2023 closed session minutes.

• 24-1163 – Review and approve open and closed session minutes from September 24, 2024
• 24-1164 – Approve continuing in the process police officer lateral candidate #3
• 24-1167 – Approve continuing in the process firefighter/paramedic candidate #21
• 24-1168 – Approve/Deny the appeal request for police officer lateral candidate #5
• 24-1166 – Review and approve the destruction of the March 28, 2023 closed session minutes

The Naperville Board of Fire and Police approved meeting minutes, handled candidate process decisions, and authorized the destruction of past closed session minutes. The board denied continuing the process for a police lateral candidate and denied an appeal for another police lateral candidate. It also approved continuing the process for two firefighter/paramedic candidates.

• Approved September 24, 2024 open and closed session minutes (5-0)
• Denied continuing police officer lateral candidate #3 (5-0)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #21 (5-0)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #58 (5-0)
• Denied appeal request for police officer lateral candidate #5 (5-0)
• Approved destruction of March 28, 2023 closed session minutes (5-0)

Liquor Commission

The Naperville Liquor Commission will review a request from Hawaii Fluid Art to raise the cap on its Class M‑Recreational liquor license by one unit. The commission will also approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes and receive September statistics and a committee report. No decisions have been made yet on the new license request.

• Approve September 19, 2024 Liquor Commission meeting minutes (24‑1142)
• Consider Hawaii Fluid Art’s request to increase its Class M‑Recreational license cap by one (24‑1144)
• Receive BASSET statistics for September 2024 (24‑1143)
• Receive the Liquor Concept Committee Report for September (24‑1146)

The Naperville Liquor Commission approved a request from Hawaii Fluid Art to increase the Class M-Recreational license cap by one and referred the matter to the City Council for its next October meeting. The commission also approved its September 19, 2024 meeting minutes and received BASSET training statistics and the September Liquor Concept Committee report. No final decision on the license itself was made by the commission, which only has authority to refer the cap increase to the Council.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved and referred Hawaii Fluid Art's request to increase Class M-Recreational license cap by one to City Council (6-0)
• Received BASSET statistics for September 2024: 72 in-person attendance, 16 online renewals
• Received September Liquor Concept Committee report
• Adjourned at 3:11 p.m. by voice vote

City Council

The Naperville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, the October‑December meeting schedule, and student representative appointments. The agenda also contains multiple contract awards, including a $258,695.50 sidewalk improvement contract, a $654,000 electric meter procurement, and a $3,339,152.22 medical claim administration renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Two ordinances will be waived for first reading: one allowing craft beer sales by licensed growler permit holders and another establishing a valet parking transfer zone on Jefferson Avenue. The council will also discuss public forum items and recognize community awards.

• Award Bid 24-020 for new sidewalk improvements to Triggi Construction, up to $258,695.50
• Award Cooperative Procurement 24-246 for electric utility meters to Wesco, up to $654,000
• Award Cooperative Procurement 24-253 for Cisco Nexus Core Switches to Sentinel Technologies, up to $112,301.04
• Approve Medical Claim Administration Renewal with BCBSIL, up to $3,339,152.22
• Waive first reading of ordinance allowing liquor licensees with growler permits to sell craft beer and cider

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee will review design plans for the South Extension and a shoreline stabilization plan. Members will provide input on lighting, tree lines, and riverbank treatment.

• Review of revised plan design for South Extension tree line, lighting, and riverbank treatment
• Review of Naperville Park District’s Shoreline Stabilization plan from Jefferson Avenue to the Naperville Jaycees Playground

The committee approved the August 6 meeting minutes and reviewed design updates for the Riverwalk South Extension, including lighting and landscaping. Members also reviewed a shoreline stabilization plan for the north and east banks from Jefferson Avenue to the Jaycees Playground.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Naper Settlement Museum Board

The Naper Settlement Museum Board will meet to receive and approve the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The board will also review updates on the Long-Range Plan, the Farmer's Market, and an evacuation plan.

• Approval of 2025 Budget and CIP
• Update on Long-Range Plan
• Update on Farmer's Market
• Review of evacuation plan
• August 2024 financial and attendance demographic reports

The Naper Settlement Museum Board approved the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes no increase in the general property tax and no new FTE requests. The CIP funds HVAC improvements to the Century Memorial Chapel as part of a multi-year preservation project. The board also approved the May 3, 2024 minutes and financial reports for June and July 2024. All votes were unanimous (5-0, with two members absent).

• Approved 2025 Budget and CIP (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved financial reports as of August 2024 (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will meet to discuss department reports and approve the recipient of the CAPs Commissioners Award. The board is also deciding on the advancement of several police officer and lateral candidates in the hiring process.

• Review and approval of the CAPs Commissioners Award recipient
• Approval for police officer candidate #1 to continue in the process
• Approval for police officer candidate #5 to continue in the process
• Approval for police officer lateral candidate #3 to continue in the process
• Approval for police officer lateral candidate #5 to continue in the process

The Board of Fire and Police approved continuing the hiring process for police officer candidate #1 and candidate #5, and denied lateral candidate #5, removing them from the process. Lateral candidate #3 was tabled to the next meeting on 10/8/24. The board also approved the CAPS Commissioner Award recipient, approved September 10 meeting minutes, and approved destruction of the March 14, 2023 closed session recording.

• Approved continuing process for police officer candidate #1 (4-0)
• Approved continuing process for police officer candidate #5 (4-0)
• Tabled police officer lateral candidate #3 to 10/8/24 (4-0)
• Denied police officer lateral candidate #5, removed from process (4-0)
• Approved CAPS Commissioner Award recipient (4-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from September 10, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved destruction of March 14, 2023 closed session recording (4-0)

SECA Commission

The SECA Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting and receive an update from the Public Art Working Group.

• Approve SECA Commission meeting minutes from August 21, 2024
• Receive an update from the Public Art Working Group

The SECA Commission unanimously approved spending $12,000 of remaining 2024 public art set-aside funds for a temporary interactive mural at 222 S. Main Street. The commission also received updates on the Public Art Working Group's efforts to form a public-private partnership and approved the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $12,000 expenditure for mural at 222 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved SECA Commission meeting minutes of August 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner So joining meeting by phone (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. This is the first of two budget workshops scheduled for September 2024.

• Budget Workshop I
• Review of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program

The City Council held Budget Workshop #1, a discussion-only session on the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. No formal votes or decisions were made; the workshop covered planned investments in electric and water utilities, transportation, facilities, and technology, along with potential debt issuances. Staff committed to providing additional information on several topics, including population data, underground utility lines, and security camera recommendations.

• Approved Councilman Wilson's teleconference participation (voice vote)
• No substantive decisions made; workshop was informational only

Emergency Telephone System Board

The board will review E911 surcharge payments and approve reimbursements for the City of Naperville and City of Aurora for the period of June 1 to August 31, 2024. The meeting also includes a proposed budget transfer from the E911 Fund to the Naperville General Fund.

• Review of E911 surcharge payments (June 1 to August 31, 2024)
• Approval of Naperville expenditures for reimbursement (June 1 to August 31, 2024)
• Approval of Aurora expenditures for reimbursement (June 1 to August 31, 2024)
• Budget transfer from E911 Fund to City of Naperville General Fund
• Withdrawal from E911 Fund to the City of Aurora

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved several financial items, including Naperville's E911 reimbursement of $933,702.21 and a budget transfer of $793,201.72 to the city's General Fund. Aurora's reimbursement of $1,181,269.62 and a withdrawal of $589,386.21 from the E911 Fund were also approved. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 20, 2024 ETSB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Naperville E911 reimbursement of $933,702.21 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $793,201.72 from E911 Fund to Naperville General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Aurora E911 reimbursement of $1,181,269.62 (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of $589,386.21 from E911 Fund to City of Aurora (unanimous)

Liquor Commission

The Naperville Liquor Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and review monthly BASSET, DUI, and concept committee reports. The only substantive item is a request from Miskatonic Brewing Company to amend the text of its growler permit.

• Approve April 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consider Miskatonic Brewing Company’s growler permit text amendment request (24-1038)
• Receive BASSET statistics for August 2024
• Receive DUI reports for July and August 2024
• Receive Liquor Concept Committee Report

The Naperville Liquor Commission approved a recommendation to City Council allowing specialty manufacturers to sell fully-sealed alcohol they produce. The commission also approved minutes from its April 4, 2024 meeting. Staff presented BASSET statistics, DUI reports, and the Liquor Concept Committee report for information only.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Miskatonic Brewing growler permit text amendment (6-0)
• Approved April 4, 2024 Liquor Commission meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning the property at 720 Parkside Road to the R1B (Medium Density Single‑Family Residence) district upon annexation. A separate hearing will consider a variance to allow a detached garage at 1141 Basswood Drive. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning hearing for 720 Parkside Road – R1B medium‑density district (PZC 24‑1‑074)
• Variance hearing for detached garage at 1141 Basswood Drive (PZC 24‑1‑085)
• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (24‑1079)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for 720 Parkside Road to R1B (Medium Density Single-Family Residence District) upon annexation, with a unanimous 8-0 vote. The commission denied variances for a detached garage at 1141 Basswood Drive by a 5-3 vote, concurring with staff recommendations. The minutes of the September 4, 2024 meeting were also approved.

• Approved rezoning of 720 Parkside Road to R1B upon annexation (8-0)
• Denied variances for detached garage at 1141 Basswood Drive (5-3)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 PZC meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts and a budget amendment to fund a legal settlement. The body is also reviewing zoning variances and ordinances for residential parking and vocational schools.

• Bid 24-153 for Central Elevated Tank to Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors LLC not to exceed $5,368,759 plus 3% contingency
• Budget amendment of $7,500,000 to fund a legal settlement
• Cooperative Procurement 24-239 for Axon Taser and Virtual Reality Equipment not to exceed $1,178,820
• Bid 24-143 for Van Buren Parking Facility 2024 LED Lighting Retrofit not to exceed $471,500 plus 5% contingency
• Ordinance to allow vocational and trade schools as a conditional use in the I (Industrial) zoning district

The City Council approved a $5,368,759 contract for the Central Elevated Tank with a 3% contingency, and passed an ordinance amending the 2024 budget by $7,500,000 to fund a legal settlement. The council also approved several other contracts, including a $1,178,820 Axon Taser and VR equipment purchase, and directed staff on multiple studies and reports.

• Approved $5,368,759 Central Elevated Tank bid to Phoenix Fabricators (9-0)
• Approved $7.5M budget amendment for legal settlement (ORD 24-101)
• Approved $1,178,820 Axon Taser and VR equipment purchase (9-0)
• Approved $471,500 Van Buren Parking Facility LED lighting retrofit (9-0)
• Approved $42,218,203.54 cash disbursements for August 2024
• Passed ordinance restricting parking in residential districts (ORD 24-094, 9-0)
• Adopted settlement agreement with William Amor Trust (RES 24-27)
• Directed staff to prepare ULI TAP application for 5th Avenue Study Area

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will meet to receive reports on finances, donor recognition, and Park District activities. The body will also review public participation rules and annual report requirements for City Boards and Commissions.

• Report on public participation rules and annual report requirements for City Boards and Commissions (24-1048)
• Six-month Naperville Riverwalk financial report (24-0969)
• Monthly Park District report (24-1060)
• Monthly Donor Recognition report (24-1061)
• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (24-1059)

The Riverwalk Commission received a report on standardized rules for all city boards and commissions, including audio recording of meetings, speaker limits, attendance requirements, and annual reports. The commission approved the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Bartlett abstaining)
• Received report on new board/commission rules (audio recording, speaker limits, 75% attendance, annual reports)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will meet to discuss department reports and act on the candidacy of police and fire personnel. The board will also review meeting minutes and the destruction of a previous closed session recording.

• Approval of police officer candidate #1
• Approval of police officer candidate #3
• Approval of firefighter/paramedic candidate #58
• Approval of firefighter/paramedic candidate #64
• Destruction of February 28, 2023 closed session recording

The Board of Fire and Police voted to continue two police officer candidates and one firefighter/paramedic candidate in their respective hiring processes. One police officer candidate was removed from the process after a motion to continue was denied. The board also approved the destruction of a closed session recording from February 28, 2023, and approved minutes from August 27, 2024.

• Approved continuing police officer candidate #1 in the process (3-0, 2 absent)
• Denied continuing police officer candidate #3; removed from process (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #64 in the process (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved destruction of February 28, 2023 closed session recording (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from August 27, 2024

Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will consider follow‑up information on an alleged housing discrimination complaint, render a decision, and issue directives to staff. The body will also approve the minutes from its July 1, 2024 meeting and receive updates on the Fair Housing project analysis and the 2024 annual report.

• Approve minutes of the July 1, 2024 commission meeting (item 24-0885)
• Receive follow‑up information on an alleged housing discrimination complaint, decide the case, and direct staff (item 24-0886)
• Receive an update on the Analysis of Impediments to the Fair Housing project (item 24-1044)
• Receive an update on the 2024 Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission Annual Report (item 24-1045)

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission voted 5-0 to dismiss an alleged housing discrimination complaint after determining there were insufficient facts to support the allegations. The commission also approved the July 1, 2024 meeting minutes and received updates on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing project and the 2024 Annual Report.

• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed housing discrimination complaint for insufficient facts (5-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will review recommendations regarding valet parking and residential parking rules. The body will also receive a report from the Police Department.

• Recommendation to establish a valet parking transfer zone for AltaVida on Jefferson Avenue
• Recommendation to amend the existing valet parking ordinance
• Recommendation to restrict parking in residential districts

The Transportation Advisory Board denied a request to establish a valet parking transfer zone for AltaVida on Jefferson Avenue, with a 3-3 tie vote. The board approved amendments to the existing valet parking ordinance and to restrict parking for overweight vehicles in residential districts. Minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Denied valet parking transfer zone for AltaVida on Jefferson Avenue (3-3)
• Approved amendment to existing valet parking ordinance (6-0)
• Approved restriction on overweight vehicle parking in residential districts (6-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will meet to consider a text amendment request for a growler permit from Miskatonic Brewing Company. The body will also review BASSET statistics, DUI reports, and a Liquor Concept Committee Report.

• Consideration of Miskatonic Brewing Company’s Growler Permit text amendment request (24-1038)
• Review of August 2024 BASSET statistics (24-1035)
• Review of July and August 2024 DUI reports (24-1036)
• Receipt of the Liquor Concept Committee Report (24-1037)
• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (24-1033)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding 1601 Bond Street Suite 305. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for 1601 Bond Street Suite 305 (Phlebotomy Training Specialists) - PZC 24-1-075

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit (PZC 24-1-075) for a vocational/trade school (Phlebotomy Training Specialists) at 1601 Bond Street Suite 305, allowing phlebotomy instruction. The vote was 6-0 in favor, with one commissioner excused and one absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved conditional use for phlebotomy school at 1601 Bond St. Suite 305 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 PZC meeting

Financial Advisory Board

The Naperville Financial Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review and vote on proposed electric and water utility rates for 2025 through 2027. This is the primary decision point for the board’s utility rate recommendations.

• 24-1016 Approve the recommendations for electric and water utility rates for 2025 through 2027

The Financial Advisory Board reviewed proposed electric and water utility rate increases for 2025-2027. The Board expressed support for the electric rate model, which includes increases of 6.1% in 2025 and 5.1% in 2026 and 2027, but requested staff explore additional debt financing to mitigate the proposed water rate increases of 23% and wastewater increases of 10% annually. Staff will do additional work and report back before a final recommendation is made to City Council.

• Expressed support for electric rate model with 6.1% (2025) and 5.1% (2026-2027) increases
• Requested staff explore additional debt financing to mitigate water rate increases
• Took no final action on utility rates; staff to report back

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 and the early termination of a 2006 parking agreement with the college. The meeting also includes several contract awards for city services and an ordinance to limit Public Forum time to 30 minutes.

• Adoption of the North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034
• Contract for Specialty Winter Operations Services with Beverly Snow and Ice, Inc. not to exceed $900,000
• Police Department Uniforms and Equipment award to Galls, LLC not to exceed $206,115
• Ordinance to establish a 30-minute time limit for Public Forum at the start of meetings
• Redesignation of Jackson Avenue as 'Judd Kendall 125th Anniversary VFW Memorial Parkway'

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing a 30-minute time limit for Public Forum at the beginning of meetings and moving any remaining speakers to the end of the agenda before New Business (7-2). The Council also adopted the North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 (8-0, Mayor recused) and authorized early termination of a 2006 parking agreement with the College. A consent agenda with 19 items was approved, including contracts for police uniforms, winter sidewalk services, and a trip hazard removal project.

• Approved ordinance limiting Public Forum to 30 minutes at start, remainder moved to end (7-2)
• Adopted North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 (8-0, Mayor recused)
• Authorized early termination of 2006 parking agreement with North Central College (8-0, Mayor recused)
• Approved $206,115 police uniforms contract with Galls, LLC
• Approved $900,000 winter sidewalk/parking lot services contract with Beverly Snow and Ice
• Approved $103,490 trip hazard removal contract with ASTI Sawing, Inc.
• Approved $120,598.94 cybersecurity services contract with Carahsoft
• Approved special event permits for Riverwalk Fine Art Fair and marching band competition

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The board is meeting to receive various financial, operational, and capital improvement reports for electric and water utilities. The agenda consists of receiving reports and minutes rather than voting on new ordinances or contracts.

• Electric Utilities Preliminary P07 2024 Financial Summary and Details
• Electric Utilities P07-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Electric Utilities P07-2024 SAIDI Report
• PUAB Water Supply Report and Water YTD CIP Report
• IMEA Executive Board and Board of Directors minutes from January through June

The Public Utilities Advisory Board meeting was largely procedural, with members receiving multiple reports on electric and water utility finances, capital improvements, reliability metrics, and IMEA board minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were motions to receive reports, which were approved unanimously.

• Received Electric Utilities Preliminary P07 2024 Financial Summary
• Received Electric Utilities P07-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Received Electric Utilities P07-2024 SAIDI Report
• Received IMEA Executive Board and Board of Directors Minutes (Jan-Jun 2024)
• Received Electric & Water Process Update
• Received PUAB Water Supply Report and Springbrook Effluent Report
• Received Water YTD CIP Report and Water Financial Packet
• Received PUAB Meeting Minutes from 09-May-24

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will consider hiring a lateral police officer and continuing the hiring process for several other police and firefighter candidates. The board will also review and approve minutes from a closed session and approve the destruction of a recording from a prior closed session.

• Hire lateral police officer #13
• Continue hiring process for police candidates #4 and #5
• Continue hiring process for firefighter/paramedic candidates #41, #58, and #64
• Approve destruction of closed session recording from February 13, 2023
• Review and approve closed session minutes from August 13, 2024

The Board of Fire and Police approved the hire of a lateral police officer candidate and approved the destruction of a closed session recording from February 13, 2023. A motion to continue processing police officer candidate #4 was denied, removing that candidate from the process. Minutes from August 13, 2024 were approved and retained as restricted. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved hire of police officer lateral candidate #13 (3-0)
• Denied continuing police officer candidate #4; removed from process (3-0)
• Approved destruction of February 13, 2023 closed session recording (3-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 open and closed session minutes as restricted (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three items: a variance for a new driveway design at 557 W Gartner Rd, a variance to allow a pergola at 247 Claremont Dr, and an amendment to the municipal code regarding vocational schools in the Industrial district.

• Public hearing for variance at 557 W Gartner Rd (PZC 24-1-083)
• Public hearing for variance at 247 Claremont Dr (PZC 24-1-069)
• Public hearing for municipal code amendment regarding vocational schools (PZC 24-1-094)
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting (PZC 24-0970)

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission approved all three public hearing items and the meeting minutes. They approved a driveway variance at 557 W Gartner Rd, a pergola variance at 247 Claremont Dr, and a zoning code amendment to allow vocational and trade schools as a conditional use in the Industrial district. All votes were 6-0 with one excused and one absent.

• Approved driveway variance at 557 W Gartner Rd (6-0)
• Approved pergola variance at 247 Claremont Dr (6-0)
• Approved zoning code amendment for vocational/trade schools in Industrial district (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 meeting

SECA Commission

The SECA Commission will meet to review a change-of-scope request and approve previous meeting minutes. The session includes a public forum for resident input.

• Change-of-scope request from Richard Lo (24-0972)
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (24-0971)

The SECA Commission approved a change-of-scope request from artist Richard Lo to relocate his mural to the exterior south wall of the DuPage Children's Museum, conditioned on a legal agreement. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved change-of-scope request for Richard Lo's mural, conditioned on legal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved SECA Commission meeting minutes of July 10, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Naperville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public forum, and a series of ordinances for approval. Key decisions include revoking an old ordinance for a commercial shopping center, rezoning and approving a conditional use for the Heinen’s grocery store property, and approving a redevelopment agreement with Heinen’s. The Council will also vote on multiple contracts totaling over $40 million, including IT support, roadway snow removal, and facility renovations.

• Approve $40,071,452.36 in cash disbursements for July 2024
• Award $455,125 for 2024-2025 winter roadway snow removal (requires six positive votes)
• Rezone 1244 E. Chicago Avenue to OCI district for Heinen’s grocery store redevelopment
• Approve redevelopment agreement with Heinen’s, Inc. for the 8-acre shopping center at Chicago Ave & Olesen Dr
• Award $2,014,412 for Northwest Wastewater Pump Station rehabilitation

The Naperville City Council approved the Heinen Business District Redevelopment Agreement, allowing a 0.50% sales tax to fund $275,000 in stormwater improvements at the Heinen's site. The council also passed ordinances rezoning the property, granting a conditional use for the grocery store, and revoking an older ordinance. Additionally, the council approved a $2.01 million wastewater pump station rehabilitation contract and limited Public Forum to 30 minutes at the start of meetings.

• Approved Heinen Business District Redevelopment Agreement (8-1)
• Rezoned 1244 E. Chicago Avenue to OCI district (passed)
• Granted conditional use for Heinen's grocery store (passed)
• Revoked Ordinance 72-052 for shopping center at Chicago & Olesen (passed)
• Approved $2,014,412 wastewater forcemain rehabilitation contract (9-0)
• Approved $40,071,452.36 cash disbursements for July 2024 (9-0)
• Limited Public Forum to 30 minutes at start of meetings (7-2)
• Designated Beidelman Buildings as historic landmark (passed)

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will hold a procedural meeting in Naperville to receive routine reports from finance, park district, donor recognition, and planning committees. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive monthly Park District report
• Receive monthly Donor Recognition report
• Receive August 6, 2024 Planning, Design and Construction Committee draft minutes

The Riverwalk Commission approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates on maintenance, budget, and design projects.

• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Picco, second by Friant)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 a.m. (motion by Erickson, second by Shields)

Sister Cities Commission

The Naperville Sister Cities Commission will recognize outgoing Chairman Fuhrer and Commissioner Lowe, approve past meeting minutes, and review its roles and responsibilities. Members will also receive annual reports, past event calendars, and discuss inviting a Slovakian group to perform at the Community Concert Center.

• Honor Chairman Fuhrer and Commissioner Lowe for distinguished service
• Approve meeting minutes from May 8, 2024
• Review roles and responsibilities of the Commission and Foundation
• Discuss inviting a Slovakian group to perform at the Naperville Community Concert Center

The Naperville Sister Cities Commission honored outgoing Chairman Fuhrer and Commissioner Lowe for their service. The commission approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and approved updated roles and responsibilities for the commission and the Naperville Sister Cities Foundation, with a review planned in one year. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or reports.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved roles and responsibilities for Commission and Foundation, review in one year (9-0)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will meet to decide on the advancement of several police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates. The board will also review meeting minutes and a recording destruction request.

• Approval of three police officer candidates (#13, #2, and #4) to continue in the process
• Approval of four firefighter/paramedic candidates (#55, #57, #6, and #60) to continue in the process
• Request to destroy the recording of the January 24, 2023 closed session minutes
• Review of open and closed session minutes from July 23, 2024

The Board of Fire and Police approved minutes from July 23, 2024, and authorized destruction of a January 2023 closed-session recording. In action items, the board denied continued processing for police officer candidates #13 and #2, and firefighter/paramedic candidates #55, #6, and #60, removing them from the process. The board approved continued processing for police officer lateral candidate #13 and firefighter/paramedic candidate #57. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved July 23, 2024 open and closed session minutes (3-0)
• Denied police officer candidate #13, removed from process (3-0)
• Denied police officer candidate #2, removed from process (3-0)
• Approved police officer lateral candidate #13 continuing (3-0)
• Denied firefighter/paramedic candidate #55, removed from process (3-0)
• Approved firefighter/paramedic candidate #57 continuing (3-0)
• Denied firefighter/paramedic candidate #6, removed from process (3-0)
• Denied firefighter/paramedic candidate #60, removed from process (3-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will review a variance request regarding the purchase of Solo Liquor. The body will also receive several statistical and committee reports.

• Variance request for AJ’s Liquorland to purchase Solo Liquor at 1474 East Chicago Avenue
• BASSET statistics for April - July 2024
• DUI reports for May and June 2024
• Tobacco report
• Liquor Concept Committee Report

The Naperville Liquor Commission voted 5-0 (with Mayor Wehrli excused and Signorella absent) to recommend that AJ's Liquorland's variance request for a Class D package store license at 1474 E. Chicago Ave. be referred to the City Council for approval. The variance would waive the minimum 60,000 square feet requirement for a strip center. The commission also unanimously approved the April 4, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; public forum speakers requested video gaming, but the Mayor noted the commission lacks authority and directed them to the City Council.

• Approved referral of AJ's Liquorland variance request to City Council (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2024 Liquor Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed BASSET statistics for April-July 2024
• Received and filed tobacco report
• Received and filed DUI reports for May and June 2024
• Received and filed Liquor Concept Committee Report

Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Advisory Commission on Disabilities will receive updates from the Accessibility Community Task Force, including a presentation on the Accessible Icon project. Members will also discuss developing a 2024 Boards and Commissions Annual Report and approve past meeting minutes and a proclamation for Naperville Special Olympics Day.

• Receive update from Accessibility Community Task Force (24-0906)
• Presentation on Accessible Icon project (24-0909)
• Discuss development of 2024 Boards and Commissions Annual Report (24-0910)
• Approve minutes of May 1, 2024 meeting (24-0908)
• Approve proclamation for Naperville Special Olympics Day (24-0493B)

The Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes of its May 1, 2024 meeting and agreed to support a proclamation designating November 19 as Naperville Special Olympics Day. The commission discussed the Accessible Icon project, noting the city will not change icons until approved through the IL Accessibility Code, and discussed the 2024 Boards and Commissions Annual Report due January 31, 2025. No formal votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved minutes of May 1, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Agreed to support Naperville Special Olympics Day proclamation for Nov. 19

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct three public hearings on zoning changes and variances for properties at 1932 McDowell Rd, 1200 E. Diehl Road, and a proposed master land-use plan for North Central College. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general public participation procedures.

• Conditional use and parking variance for 1932 McDowell Rd (PZC 23-1-123)
• 1200 E. Diehl Road Residences project hearing (PZC 24-1-034)
• Amendment to adopt North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 (PZC 24-1-081)
• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (24-0914)

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a conditional use and parking variance for a banquet hall at 1932 McDowell Rd (PZC 23-1-123) with a 7-0 vote, citing concerns about parking and land use. The commission approved a rezoning and conditional uses for the 1200 E. Diehl Road Residences project (PZC 24-1-034) unanimously, and also approved the North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 (PZC 24-1-081) unanimously. Meeting minutes from July 17, 2024 were approved.

• Denied conditional use and parking variance for 1932 McDowell Rd banquet hall (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from ORI to OCI and conditional uses for 1200 E. Diehl Road Residences (7-0)
• Approved adoption of North Central College Master Land Use Plan 2024-2034 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 PZC meeting

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee will discuss updates to the South Gateway Riverwalk extension design, review a proposed haiku path for the Riverwalk, and consider direction on existing statues and plaques at Fredenhagen Park. The meeting also includes a report from the Park District and approval of previous minutes.

• Approve minutes from July 2, 2024 meeting (24-0915)
• Review South Gateway Riverwalk extension design (24-0912)
• Discuss Fredenhagen Park statues and Prince Castle monument (24-0874)
• Consider proposed haiku path for the Riverwalk (24-0913)
• Receive Park District report

The committee approved the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed plans for the Riverwalk South Extension, including grading, lighting, and flood safety measures, with further review scheduled for October 1, 2024. They also discussed potential improvements to Fredenhagen Park, including reorienting statues and the Prince Castle monument, and considered a proposed haiku path project, encouraging a community-wide approach. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried; Cuff, Friant, Shields, Wohlt abstained)
• Discussed Fredenhagen Park statue and monument reorientation; consultants to prepare exhibit for future review
• Reviewed South Extension design; further discussion set for October 1, 2024
• Discussed haiku path proposal; consensus to make it community-wide, no formal action

Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will meet to review follow-up information regarding a housing discrimination complaint. The body will render a decision and provide direction to staff based on that information.

• Decision on alleged housing discrimination complaint (Item 24-0886)
• Approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Item 24-0885)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will review recommendations regarding valet parking ordinances and a new transfer zone. The meeting also includes a report from the Police Department.

• Establish a valet parking transfer zone for AltaVida on Jefferson Avenue
• Amend the existing valet parking ordinance
• Police Department Report

Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board will review the 2024 second quarter investment report and the year-to-date budget report through June 30, 2024. The board will also schedule a special meeting to discuss 2024 utility rate studies.

• 2024 2nd quarter investment report
• 2024 year-to-date budget report through June 30, 2024
• Scheduling of a special meeting for 2024 utility rate studies

The Financial Advisory Board approved the April 29, 2024 meeting minutes and received reports on the 2024 second quarter investment report and year-to-date budget. No formal decisions were made on these reports. The board also discussed scheduling a special meeting in August to discuss utility rate studies.

• Approved April 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2024 Q2 investment report (portfolio up 0.7% for quarter, 4.3% for year)
• Received 2024 year-to-date budget report through June 30
• Discussed scheduling special August meeting for utility rate studies

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide if 235-239 South Washington Street should be designated as a landmark. The body will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 126 N Sleight St and provide comment on the North Central College Master Land Use Plan.

• Public hearing for landmark designation of 235-239 South Washington Street (Beidelman Buildings)
• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 126 N Sleight St
• Review of 2024-2034 North Central College Master Land Use Plan regarding historic preservation

The Commission approved the landmark designation for the Beidelman Buildings at 235-239 S. Washington Street, finding they meet four of five criteria. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a screened porch and front door change at 126 N Sleight St. The Commission received the North Central College Master Land Use Plan and a staff report on new business items, and approved the March 28, 2024 minutes.

• Approved landmark designation for Beidelman Buildings (7-0)
• Approved COA 24-2480 for screened porch and front door at 126 N Sleight St (7-0)
• Received North Central College Master Land Use Plan report
• Received staff report on new business items from March 28, 2024
• Approved minutes of March 28, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will consider the appointment of new police officers. The meeting also includes reviews of department reports and previous closed session minutes.

• Hire of police officer original appointment candidate #3
• Hire of police officer lateral candidate #11
• Process for police officer original appointment candidate #9
• Destruction of January 10, 2023 closed session recording

The Board of Fire and Police approved the hire of two police officers (original appointment candidate #3 and lateral candidate #11) and denied continuing in the process for original appointment candidate #9, removing them from consideration. The board also approved minutes from July 9, 2024, and the destruction of a January 10, 2023 closed session recording. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Approved hire of police officer original appointment candidate #3 (4-0)
• Approved hire of police officer lateral candidate #11 (4-0)
• Denied continuing in process for police officer original appointment candidate #9; removed from process (4-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from July 9, 2024, retained as restricted (4-0)
• Approved destruction of January 10, 2023 closed session recording; minutes retained as restricted (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three separate variance requests. These requests involve fence specifications, the addition of a pavilion and fireplace, and a reduction in required parking spaces.

• Variance for a 5’ tall open fence with 6’-8” masonry columns at 1248 Oxford Lane
• Variance for a pavilion and fireplace structure at 923 Watercress Dr
• Variance to reduce required parking spaces at 2323 Naperville Road Unit 110

The Commission approved three separate variance requests regarding residential fencing, rear yard structures, and commercial parking requirements. The meeting also included the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 5’ tall open fence and masonry columns at 1248 Oxford Lane (7-0)
• Approved variance for pavilion and fireplace structure at 923 Watercress Dr (7-0)
• Approved variance to reduce required parking spaces from 183 to 173 at 2323 Naperville Road Unit 110 (7-0)
• Approved June 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a wide range of consent items, including multiple software and equipment contracts and zoning ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of two properties on Parkside Road.

• Approval of cash disbursements from June 1 to June 30, 2024, totaling $32,229,976.40
• Sole source procurement for OnBase Maintenance Renewal to Requordit, Inc. not to exceed $337,997.37
• Sole source procurement for Electric Switchgear to S&C Electric Co. not to exceed $574,000
• Public hearings for annexation and rezoning to R1A for 26W028 Parkside Road and 1081 Parkside Road
• Ordinances for temporary traffic controls for the Naperville Sprint Triathlon, India Day Parade, and Saints Peter & Paul Homecoming Fest

The City Council approved the annexation and R1A rezoning of two properties on Parkside Road. The council also passed several ordinances for PUD changes and variances, and decided not to oppose a DuPage County zoning petition for a self-storage facility.

• Approved annexation and R1A rezoning of 26W028 Parkside Road (8-1)
• Approved annexation and R1A rezoning of 1081 Parkside Road (8-1)
• Directed staff not to file written comments opposing DuPage County Zoning Petition 24-00053 (8-1)
• Approved $32.2M in cash disbursements for June 2024
• Approved $574,000 for electric switchgear from S&C Electric Co. (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $337,997.37 for OnBase Maintenance Renewal to Requordit, Inc. (Consent Agenda)
• Passed ordinance for Heritage Hill Unit Two PUD at 701 Royal St. George Drive (Consent Agenda)
• Directed staff to report on development of 5th Avenue and other City-owned properties (Consensus)

Riverwalk Commission

The Commission will review feedback for the 2025 Capital Improvement submittal and receive a report regarding standard Riverwalk paving bricks. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the Park District and Donor Recognition.

• Review of 2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• Report on Naperville Riverwalk standard paving bricks
• Monthly Park District report
• Monthly Donor Recognition report
• Review of July 2, 2024 Planning, Design and Construction Committee draft minutes

The Commission approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes. Members reviewed proposed 2025 Capital Improvement Projects and discussed maintaining the current Stockholm style paving brick. A resident proposal for a Haiku Path was referred to the Planning, Design and Construction Committee.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion carried, Kennedy abstained)

SECA Commission

The SECA Commission will review the meeting minutes from June 19, 2024. The commission is also scheduled to consider a change-of-scope request from Richard Lo and Art of Inclusion.

• Approval of June 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Change-of-scope request from Richard Lo and Art of Inclusion

The Commission approved a request to move window murals by Giovanni Arellano to the Naperville Public Library. A previous change-of-scope request from Richard Lo was withdrawn. The Commission also discussed grant acknowledgment requirements and the formalization of the public art program.

• Approved change-of-scope to move window murals to 200 W. Jefferson Avenue (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amended June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted withdrawal of change-of-scope request from Richard Lo and Art of Inclusion

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting at 400 S. Eagle Street. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, public forum, closed session, and adjournment.

The Naperville City Council met in a special session on July 10, 2024, with 8 of 9 members present (Councilman Patrick Kelly absent). The only action was a motion to recess into closed session to discuss approval of minutes and pending litigation, and to adjourn at the conclusion of closed session; the motion carried 8-0. The Council then adjourned both the closed session and regular session at 7:29 p.m. by voice vote. No other business or substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved recess into closed session for minutes approval and pending litigation (8-0)
• Adjourned closed session and regular session at 7:29 p.m. by voice vote

Board of Fire and Police

The Board will review fire and police department reports and several personnel actions. Items include approving firefighter test preference points and decisions regarding lateral police officer candidates.

• Approve Fire Test Preference Points for 2024 Firefighter/Paramedic New Hire Test
• Approve the hire of police officer lateral candidate #7
• Approve continuing in the process for police officer lateral candidate #13
• Approve or deny appeal request of firefighter/paramedic candidate #54
• Review and approve destruction of December 13, 2022 closed session minutes

The Board of Fire and Police approved the 2024 fall firefighter/paramedic test preference points and the hire of one lateral police officer. The board also denied an appeal request from a firefighter/paramedic candidate. Meeting minutes from June 25, 2024, were approved.

• Approved Fire Test Preference Points for 2024 Firefighter/Paramedic New Hire Test (5-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from June 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved hire of police officer lateral candidate #7 (5-0)
• Approved continuing process for police officer lateral candidate #13 (5-0)
• Denied appeal request of firefighter/paramedic candidate #54 (5-0)

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee will review feedback on the Riverwalk’s 2025 capital improvement projects, discuss the next standard paving brick for the path, and consider cleaning and sealing the Riverwalk Millennium Labyrinth. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a Park District report. The committee is reviewing and discussing these items; no final decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Review of the Riverwalk’s 2025 capital improvement project submittal
• Discussion on the next standard paving brick for the Riverwalk path
• Consideration of cleaning, staining, and sealing the Riverwalk Millennium Labyrinth
• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2024 committee meeting
• Park District report presentation

The committee reviewed the 2025 Capital Improvement budget, discussing project timelines and funding sources. They reached a consensus to maintain the existing Stockholm style pavers for Riverwalk pathways and to restore the Millennium Labyrinth. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous June 4 meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (carried; Kennedy and Sullivan abstained)
• Recommended maintaining Stockholm style pavers for Riverwalk pathways
• Consensus reached to restore the Millennium Labyrinth
• Agreed to move Grand Pavilion funding from 2027 to 2028
• Directed Novack to add footnote clarifying costs exclude outside funding
• Directed Novack to update document showing $200,000 for South Extension groundbreaking

Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will review staff recommendations regarding an alleged housing discrimination complaint. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from May 6, 2024.

• Discussion of staff recommendation for an alleged housing discrimination complaint
• Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission approved the minutes from their May 6, 2024, meeting. Commissioners also voted to continue staff investigations regarding an alleged housing discrimination complaint. Additionally, staff provided an update on the upcoming Analysis to Fair Housing Impediments Study.

• Approved May 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continued investigation into housing discrimination complaint (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 pm (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review minutes from previous meetings and consider multiple personnel actions. These actions include approving specific hires for firefighter/paramedic and police officer positions, as well as continuing the hiring process for other candidates.

• Hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #52
• Hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #53
• Hire of police officer lateral candidate #6
• Continuing the process for several firefighter, police, and lateral police candidates
• Review and approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board approved the hiring of one firefighter/paramedic and one lateral police officer. Additionally, the Board voted to remove three firefighter/paramedic candidates and one police officer candidate from the hiring process, while approving the continuation of two other candidates.

• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #52 (4-0)
• Removed firefighter/paramedic candidates #53, #54, and #59 (4-0)
• Approved continuing police officer candidate #3 (4-0)
• Removed police officer candidate #5 (4-0)
• Approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #11 (4-0)
• Approved hire of police officer lateral candidate #6 (4-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Nov 22, 2022 executive summary minutes (4-0)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The board will review E911 surcharge payments for the period of March 1 to May 31, 2024. The meeting includes several items regarding expenditures and fund transfers for the City of Naperville and the City of Aurora.

• Review E911 surcharge payments from March 1 to May 31, 2024
• Approve Naperville expenditures for reimbursement (March 1 – May 31, 2024)
• Approve budget transfer from E911 Fund to City of Naperville
• Approve Aurora expenditures for reimbursement (March 1 – May 31, 2024)
• Approve withdrawal from E911 Fund to City of Aurora

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved reimbursement expenditures and budget transfers for both Naperville and Aurora for the period of March 1 to May 31, 2024. All financial motions passed with unanimous voice votes. The board also reviewed a state error in April surcharge distributions and received updates on ongoing technology projects for both cities.

• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Naperville reimbursement expenditures of $1,461,864.13 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved budget transfer from E911 Fund to Naperville of $770,354.24 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Aurora reimbursement expenditures of $1,271,178.97 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved withdrawal from E911 Fund to Aurora of $689,375.27 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct multiple public hearings regarding rezoning, variances, and land use changes. The agenda includes items for properties on Parkside Road, Showplace Drive, and W. Van Buren Avenue.

• Major change to Naperville Crossings PUD at 2724 Showplace Drive
• Fence variance for 804 S Wright St
• Public hearing for 204 and 212 W. Van Buren Avenue
• Parking space reduction variance for 1880 Country Farm Drive
• Rezoning to R1A upon annexation for 26w028 Parkside Road and 1081 Parkside Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for 20 electric vehicle chargers at 2724 Showplace Drive and granted multiple variances for residential fencing, lot size, and parking. The commission also approved two rezoning requests to R1A upon annexation for properties on Parkside Road.

• Approved 20 EV chargers and setback encroachment at 2724 Showplace Drive (6-0)
• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 804 S Wright St (6-0)
• Approved lot size and rear yard coverage variances for 204 and 212 W. Van Buren Avenue (6-0)
• Approved parking space reduction variance at 1880 Country Farm Drive (6-0)
• Approved R1A rezoning upon annexation for 26w028 Parkside Road (6-0)
• Approved R1A rezoning upon annexation for 1081 Parkside Road (6-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

SECA Commission

The commission will review change-of-scope requests from AIANA and Art of Inclusion. Members will also review a $5,000 public art funding request from DuPage Hispanic Alliance.

• Change-of-scope request: Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA)
• Change-of-scope request: Richard Lo and Art of Inclusion
• $5,000 public art funding request: DuPage Hispanic Alliance

The SECA Commission approved a $5,000 public art set-aside grant for the DuPage Hispanic Alliance for temporary window murals at 47 E. Chicago Avenue, conditioned on a property owner agreement being submitted. It also approved a change-of-scope request from the Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA) to use remaining Asian Heritage Fest funds for a 'Naperville Roots' speaker event, with no additional funding requested. A separate change-of-scope request from Richard Lo and Art of Inclusion for a mural on the Sephora store at 132 W. Jefferson Avenue was tabled to the July 10, 2024 meeting. The April 15, 2024 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved April 15, 2024 SECA Commission meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved AIANA change-of-scope request for 'Naperville Roots' speaker event using remaining Asian Heritage Fest funds, no new funding (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Richard Lo / Art of Inclusion change-of-scope request for mural at 132 W. Jefferson Avenue to July 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 public art set-aside funding for DuPage Hispanic Alliance window murals at 47 E. Chicago Avenue, conditioned on property owner agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including public hearings for property annexations and rezoning. The agenda includes multiple contract awards for police department remodeling, insurance coverage, and radio systems.

• Police Department Investigations Remodel award to Robe Construction, Inc. up to $469,037.43
• Land Mobile Radio System award to Motorola Solutions up to $32,332,312
• North Aurora Road Underpass construction engineering services award to TranSystems Corporation up to $2,916,312
• Public hearing for Forest Meadows Apartments annexation at 25W462 75th Street
• Public hearing and rezoning for property located at 26W325 Case Street

The City Council approved a major contract for a new P25 Land Mobile Radio System and authorized several annexation and rezoning ordinances. The council also adopted the 2024-2026 City Priorities Plan and approved various insurance and construction contracts.

• Approved $32.3M P25 Land Mobile Radio System contract to Motorola Solutions (9-0)
• Approved $4.5M contract for insulated conductors to The Okonite Company (9-0)
• Approved $2.9M construction engineering services for North Aurora Road Underpass (9-0)
• Approved 2024-2026 City Priorities Plan (9-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 26W325 Case Street (9-0)
• Approved first amendment to Annexation Agreement for Forest Meadows Apartments (9-0)
• Approved $35.7M in cash disbursements for May 2024 (9-0)
• Passed ordinance adding restrictions to 'U-Turns Prohibited' traffic schedule

Riverwalk Commission

The Commission will consider approving a proposed Donor Recognition Policy for the Riverwalk 2031 Fund. Members will also receive funding requests for Naperville Riverwalk capital projects.

• Approval of the Riverwalk 2031 Fund Donor Recognition Policy
• Receipt of funding requests for Naperville Riverwalk capital projects
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Asset Management Plan summaries for areas east and west of Eagle Street
• Monthly Park District and Donor Recognition reports

The Commission postponed a decision on the Riverwalk 2031 Fund Donor Recognition Policy to allow for a consistent plan between the City, Park District, and Foundation. Members also approved minutes from previous meetings and asset management plan walk summaries.

• Tabled Riverwalk 2031 Fund Donor Recognition Policy until August 14, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried; Cowen and Novack abstained)
• Approved April 18, 2024 Asset Management Plan Walk summary (Carried; 7 abstentions)
• Approved May 1, 2024 Asset Management Plan Walk summary (Carried; 6 abstentions)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review several candidate applications for various roles. Action items include decisions on continuing the hiring process for specific candidates and reviewing an appeal request.

• Continuing process for firefighter/paramedic candidate #19
• Continuing process for police officer candidates #3, #4, and #6
• Continuing process for police officer lateral candidate #11
• Review of appeal request for police officer candidate #2
• Destruction of November 8, 2022 executive summary closed session minutes

The Naperville Board of Fire and Police approved May 30, 2024 meeting minutes, advanced several firefighter and police candidates, removed one police candidate, and denied an appeal request from a police candidate. The board also approved the destruction of specific executive summary closed session minutes before adjourning.

• Approved May 30, 2024 open and closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #19 (5-0)
• Tabled police officer candidate #3
• Approved continuing police officer candidate #4 (5-0)
• Denied continuing police officer candidate #6; removed from process (5-0)
• Approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #11 (5-0)
• Denied appeal request for police officer candidate #2 (5-0)
• Approved destruction of November 8, 2022 executive summary closed session minutes (5-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The board will review minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. Members will provide input on proposed valet parking transfer zone locations for Alta Vida and consider a recommendation to add restrictions to the 'U-Turns Prohibited' traffic schedule.

• Input on proposed valet parking transfer zone locations for Alta Vida
• Recommendation to add restrictions to the 'U-Turns Prohibited' traffic schedule
• Police Department Report

The June 6, 2024 Transportation Advisory Board meeting minutes are largely procedural and incomplete. The only recorded content is the call to order, thanks to outgoing board and student members, and a list of agenda items under Reports and Recommendations. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or outcomes for those items, and sections for roll call, public forum, old business, new business, and adjournment are blank.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding entitlements for 1244 E. Chicago Avenue, a major change to the Heritage Hill Unit Two PUD at 701 St. George Drive, and garage variances at 526 E. Chicago Avenue. Additionally, staff will receive a report regarding an amendment to add vocational schools as a conditional use in the Industrial District.

• Entitlements for 1244 E. Chicago Avenue (Heinen’s)
• Major change to Heritage Hill Unit Two PUD at 701 St. George Drive
• Variances for a detached garage at 526 E. Chicago Avenue
• Amendment to add vocational schools as a conditional use in the Industrial District

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning and conditional use for a Heinen's grocery store at 1244 E. Chicago Avenue, a major change to the Heritage Hill Unit Two PUD at 701 Royal St. George Drive, and variances for a detached garage at 526 E. Chicago Avenue. All three approvals passed with a 6-0 vote. The Commission also directed staff to prepare a code amendment to allow vocational schools in the Industrial District.

• Approved rezoning and conditional use for Heinen's at 1244 E. Chicago Ave (6-0)
• Approved major change to Heritage Hill Unit Two PUD at 701 Royal St. George Dr (6-0)
• Approved variances for detached garage at 526 E. Chicago Ave (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare code amendment for vocational schools in Industrial District
• Continued public hearing for PZC 23-1-100 to June 19, 2024
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda containing numerous procurement awards, service contract renewals, and ordinance approvals. Items include technology upgrades, maintenance services, and public event permits.

• Cisco Wireless Access Points award to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. up to $192,437.00
• Cisco SMARTnet Maintenance award to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. up to $173,989.07
• Network Switch Upgrades award to CDW-G up to $266,519.22
• Janitorial Services contract renewal to Citywide Building Maintenance up to $635,000
• South Operations Center Compost Pole Barn Roof Restoration award up to $122,692

City Council approved several infrastructure and technology contracts, including a $1.1M maintenance award to Denler, Inc. The Council established a disaster relief program with Loaves and Fishes Community Services and denied two requests for energy management consultants.

• Approved $1,142,370.43 parking lot and multi-use path maintenance contract to Denler, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved disaster relief program partnership with Loaves and Fishes Community Services, including two public member appointments (9-0)
• Denied award of RFP 24-082 for Energy Supply Consultant to 1898 & Co. (9-0)
• Denied award of Procurement 24-156 for Energy Management Consultant to Customized Energy Solutions (4-5)
• Approved $192,437.00 for Cisco Wireless Access Points to Sentinel Technologies, Inc.
• Approved $173,989.07 for Cisco SMARTnet Maintenance to Sentinel Technologies, Inc.
• Approved $266,519.22 for Network Switch Upgrades to CDW-G
• Approved $635,000 for janitorial services to Citywide Building Maintenance

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee will approve minutes from its April meeting and hear a Park District update. Members will review recommendations on the proposed layout for a park at 430 S Washington Street, which determines future public recreational space and amenities in that neighborhood. No final approvals are scheduled for this session; all items remain under discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2024 Planning, Design and Construction Committee meeting
• Park District update presented by Tiffani Picco
• Review of proposed design recommendations for a park at 430 S Washington Street

The Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee approved minutes from its April 30, 2024 meeting and reviewed the proposed design for the 430 S Washington Street park, a Master Plan project. No design decisions were made; the item will return to the August 6 PDC Committee agenda for further review and discussion. The committee also heard a Park District report on vandalism and maintenance, and a member raised existing plaques and statues in Fredenhagen Park for discussion on July 2. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 a.m.

• Approved April 30, 2024 PDC Committee minutes (Erickson and Novack abstaining)
• 430 S Washington Street park design reviewed; no recommendation made, item continued to August 6 PDC meeting
• Existing plaques and statues in Fredenhagen Park raised for discussion; item set for July 2 PDC agenda
• Adjourned at 8:34 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review several personnel actions. These include approving specific candidates for hire or continuing in the hiring process, as well as reviewing appeal requests from police officer candidates.

• Hire of firefighter/paramedic candidates #9, #22, #25, #26, #27, and #30
• Continuing the process for firefighter/paramedic candidates #7, #39, #42, #48, #52, and #53
• Hire of police officer lateral candidate #5
• Continuing the process for police officer lateral candidate #6 and original appointment candidate #2
• Review of appeal requests from police officer candidates #1 and #11

The Board of Fire and Police approved hiring six firefighter/paramedic candidates and one police officer lateral candidate, and approved continuing several other candidates in the hiring process. The board removed three firefighter/paramedic candidates and one police officer original appointment candidate from the process, and denied two police officer appeal requests. All recorded votes were 5-0. The minutes do not identify candidates by name, only by number.

• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #9 (5-0)
• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #22 (5-0)
• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #25 (5-0)
• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #26 (5-0)
• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #27 (5-0)
• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #30 (5-0)
• Approved hire of police officer lateral candidate #5 (5-0)
• Denied appeal request of police officer candidate #11 (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved a contract for roadway resurfacing and passed several ordinances regarding zoning, traffic controls, and water usage. The council also approved various procurement awards and an update to the City's Investment and Cash Management Policy.

• Approved $4,163,126.63 roadway resurfacing contract to K-Five Construction Corporation (9-0)
• Approved $26,349,318.39 in cash disbursements for April 2024 (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for 2024 Downtown Naperville Car Show traffic controls and permits (9-0)
• Approved rezoning and variance for Life Time at South Forty Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 (9-0)
• Passed ordinance prohibiting groundwater as potable water at 1061 S Washington St and 5 E Gartner Rd (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 electric equipment painting contract to BP&T (9-0)
• Approved revisions to the City’s Investment and Cash Management Policy (9-0)
• Directed staff to report on funding options for NCTV17 by June 18, 2024 (Consensus)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding property developments and a sign variance. The agenda also includes the continuation of a hearing for Heinen’s and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Reconvene public hearing for PZC 23-1-111 (Heinen’s)
• Public hearing for 26W325 Case Street (Cvengros Estates) - PZC 24-1-023
• Public hearing for a ground sign variance at 1575 W Ogden Avenue (Gerald Nissan) - PZC 24-1-025
• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a petition to annex 26W325 Case Street into Naperville and rezone it to R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District), voting 6-0 with three commissioners absent. The Commission also approved a variance for a ground sign at 1575 W Ogden Avenue (Gerald Nissan) allowing a 25-foot height and about 68.93 square feet of sign area, also 6-0 with three absent. A public hearing for PZC 23-1-111 (Heinen's) was continued to the June 5, 2024 meeting at the petitioner's request. The Commission approved the minutes of the May 1, 2024 meeting and adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved annexation and rezoning to R1A for 26W325 Case Street (Cvengros Estates), PZC 24-1-023 (6-0, 3 absent)
• Approved a ground sign variance at 1575 W Ogden Avenue (Gerald Nissan), PZC 24-1-025, allowing 25-foot height and ~68.93 sq ft sign area (6-0, 3 absent)
• Continued the public hearing for PZC 23-1-111 (Heinen's) to the June 5, 2024 PZC meeting at the petitioner's request
• Approved the minutes of the May 1, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review department reports and approve meeting minutes from April 23 and May 7, 2024. The board is also scheduled to vote on hiring candidates and continuing recruitment processes for police and fire personnel.

• Approve the hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #124-0603
• Approve the hire of police officer original appointment candidate #124-0606
• Continue recruitment process for firefighter/paramedics #924-0604 and #2724-0605
• Continue recruitment process for police officer lateral candidate #324-0607
• Approve minutes from April 23, 2024, and May 7, 2024

The Board of Fire and Police approved hiring firefighter/paramedic candidate #1 and approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidates #9 and #27 in the process. It also approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #3 in the process. A motion to approve the hire of police officer original appointment candidate #1 was denied, and that candidate was removed from the process. All recorded votes were 4-0, with Commissioner King absent.

• Approved hire of firefighter/paramedic candidate #1 (4-0)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #9 in the process (4-0)
• Approved continuing firefighter/paramedic candidate #27 in the process (4-0)
• Denied hire of police officer original appointment candidate #1; candidate removed from process (4-0)
• Approved continuing police officer lateral candidate #3 in the process (4-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from April 23, 2024 and May 7, 2024, retaining them as restricted (4-0)

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The board will receive a presentation regarding the 2024 Electric Rate Study. Members will also review financial, capital improvement, and supply reports for both electric and water utilities.

• 2024 Electric Rate Study presentation
• Electric Utilities Preliminary P04-2024 Financial Summary and Details
• Electric Utilities P04-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Springbrook Water Reclamation Center Report
• Water YTD CIP Report

The Public Utilities Advisory Board approved the 2024 Electric Rate Study and accepted preliminary financial and operational reports for both electric and water utilities. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and adjourned the session. No new ordinances or budget allocations were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved previous PUAB meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2024 Electric Rate Study (voice vote)
• Approved Electric Utilities preliminary financial and operational reports (voice vote)
• Approved Water Utilities preliminary financial and operational reports (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Riverwalk Commission

The Commission will review design plans for the South Gateway corner site at Martin Avenue and Washington Street. Members will also consider approval for Prairie Nature Garden signage and a new donor recognition policy.

• South Gateway corner site design review at Martin Avenue and Washington Street
• Prairie Nature Garden interpretive signage approval
• Riverwalk Bicentennial Fund Donor Recognition Policy review
• Approval of April 10, 2024, meeting minutes

The Riverwalk Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. They reviewed design concepts for the South Gateway signage at Martin Avenue and Washington Street, suggesting branding improvements. The Commission discussed but did not approve the Prairie Nature Garden interpretive sign, requesting text and logo changes. A draft Donor Recognition Policy for the Riverwalk 2031 Fund was reviewed and scheduled for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (Friant and Kennedy abstained)
• Reviewed South Gateway signage design; requested branding consistency and digital map exploration
• Reviewed Prairie Nature Garden sign draft; requested text edits and logo inclusion; no final approval
• Reviewed draft Donor Recognition Policy; scheduled for approval on June 12
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 a.m.

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will discuss the roles of the Commission and the Sister Cities Foundation. Members will also explore opportunities to collaborate with the Naperville Public Library and increase awareness for Nitra, Slovakia.

• Welcoming new Commissioners
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Commission and Foundation roles
• Collaboration with Naperville Public Library
• Awareness ideas for Nitra, Slovakia

The Commission approved plans to provide a speaker for a 2025 program regarding Nitra, Slovakia, and a craft project for National Hispanic Heritage Month in September 2024. Members also discussed defining the roles and boundaries between the Commission and the Sister Cities Foundation.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Naperville Library program speaker for Nitra, Slovakia (6-0)
• Approved September 2024 craft project at Naperville Library for National Hispanic Heritage Month (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including municipal service awards, property variances, and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes discussions on new school parking restrictions and a first quarter financial report.

• Leaf disposal services up to $350,000
• Curbside leaf collection up to $142,063
• Holiday lighting and decorations up to $218,000
• Riverwalk fountain repairs up to $423,600 plus 5% contingency
• Downtown Streetscape - Washington Street change order of $479,501.76

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including laptop replacements and riverwalk fountain repairs. The council also passed multiple zoning variances and subdivision plats. Several residents used the public forum to urge the council to pass a ceasefire resolution for Gaza.

• Approved $1.08M for new and replacement laptops (9-0)
• Approved $423,600 for Riverwalk Fountain Repairs (6-3)
• Approved variances for Taco Bell at 1019 E Ogden Avenue (6-3)
• Approved $555,080 for water main rehabilitation (9-0)
• Approved $174,780 for ballistic shields (9-0)
• Passed ordinances for West Street Executive Homes subdivision and variances (9-0)
• Approved $175,868.89 for 2024 pavement marking services (9-0)
• Adopted workers' compensation settlements for Todd Overmyer and Israel Pasillas (9-0)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police is considering several action items regarding recruitment. These items involve approving specific firefighter/paramedic and police officer candidates to continue in the hiring process.

• Approval of multiple firefighter/paramedic candidates to continue in the recruitment process
• Approval of police officer lateral candidate #5 to continue in the process
• Approval of police officer original appointment candidate #11 (from 9/15/23 list) to continue in the process

The Board voted on whether several firefighter/paramedic and police officer candidates should continue in the hiring process. Most candidates were approved to continue, while five were removed from the process.

• Approved firefighter/paramedic candidates #1, #5, #7, #9, #19, #22, #25, #26, #27, #30, #39, and #42 to continue (4-0)
• Removed firefighter/paramedic candidates #16, #29, #36, and #38 from the process (4-0)
• Approved police officer lateral candidate #5 to continue (4-0)
• Removed police officer original appointment candidate #11 from the process (4-0)

Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will review Complaint #01-2024 to provide direction to staff. The body will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from January 8, 2024.

• Review of Complaint #01-2024
• Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes

The Naperville Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission approved the minutes from its January 8, 2024 meeting. The commission also voted unanimously to direct staff to investigate the allegations in Complaint #01-2024 with the involved parties. No public forum was held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate Complaint #01-2024 (unanimous voice vote)

Naper Settlement Museum Board

The Board will receive several updates regarding grant funding, marketing, and upcoming events. Members are also scheduled to review financial reports and attendance demographic tracking for March 2024.

• Federal appropriations grant update ($800 K)
• DCEO Tourism Grant update ($311 K)
• CIP update ($628 K)
• Review of February 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of March 2024 financial and attendance reports

The Naper Settlement Museum Board received updates on the 5-year Long Range Plan, the 2024 Farmers Market, a digitization capital project, two grants, and upcoming events. In its only recorded votes, the board approved the minutes from its February 16, 2024 meeting and the Naper Settlement financial reports as of March 2024, each by a 5-0 vote with two members absent. The board also received the CY24 Attendance Demographic Tracking report for March 2024 and then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2024 meeting (5-0; Meyer-Smith and Wehrli absent)
• Approved Naper Settlement financial reports as of March 2024 (5-0; Meyer-Smith and Wehrli absent)
• Received CY24 Attendance Demographic Tracking report for March 2024 (no vote recorded)
• Received update on 5-year Long Range Plan, expected complete by end of May (no vote)
• Received update on Farmers Market, running June-September Tuesdays 3-7pm with 28 vendors (no vote)
• Received update on CIP for 628 K digitization infrastructure, work to begin in about two weeks (no vote)
• Received update on $800K federal appropriations grant from Senator Dick Durbin's office for digitization (no vote)
• Received update on $311K DCEO Tourism Grant for fall event upgrades (no vote)

Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The commission will receive updates regarding the City’s DEI program, Special Events Program, and the Accessibility Community Task Force. Members will also review the February 7, 2024 meeting minutes and consider a proclamation for Naperville Special Olympics Day.

• Update on City DEI program
• Update on City Special Events Program
• Update from Accessibility Community Task Force
• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Submission of a proclamation for Naperville Special Olympics Day

The Advisory Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting. Chairman Wronski proposed a proclamation for 'Naperville Special Olympics Day' in November, but the City Clerk will research the matter and report back in August. The commission also received updates on DEI programs, special events accessibility, and sidewalk repair efforts, and acknowledged Commissioner Huang's departure.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Proposed November 'Naperville Special Olympics Day' proclamation (research pending)
• Commissioner Huang decided not to seek a second term

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several land use cases. These include a project at the southeast corner of IL Route 59 and 103rd Street and a major change to the Naperville Crossings PUD. The commission will also consider a case for 424 Fort Hill Drive Unit 142.

• Public hearing: southeast corner of IL Route 59 and 103rd Street (Life Time)
• Major change to Naperville Crossings PUD at 2724 Showplace Drive
• Public hearing for 424 Fort Hill Drive Unit 142
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning and signage variance for a Life Time facility and a conditional use permit for a body art establishment. Two other public hearings were continued to future meetings.

• Approved rezoning Lot 1 from B2 to OCI and a wall signage variance for Life Time at IL Route 59 and 103rd Street (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for a body art establishment at 424 Fort Hill Drive Unit 142 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Naperville Crossings PUD (2724 Showplace Drive) to June 5, 2024
• Continued public hearing for PZC 23-1-111 to May 15, 2024
• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will commence the Annual Asset Management Plan Walk east of Eagle Street. This item is listed under new business for the May 1, 2024, meeting.

• Annual Asset Management Plan Walk (East of Eagle St.)

The commission performed a site walk to inspect Riverwalk infrastructure and discuss maintenance needs. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The committee will review the corner site design at Martin Avenue and Washington Street for the South Extension of the Riverwalk. The meeting also includes a report from the Park District and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of South Gateway proposed signage and corner site design
• Direction regarding the intersection of Martin Avenue and Washington Street
• Approval of March 5, 2024, and April 2, 2024, meeting minutes

The committee reviewed proposed signage and site designs for the Riverwalk South Extension at Martin Avenue and Washington Street. No formal votes were taken on the design, but consultants will meet with Park District staff to address maintenance and landscaping concerns.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (3 abstentions)

Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board will review the 2024 first quarter investment report and year-to-date budget figures through March 31. The board will also discuss investment benchmarks for fixed-income money managers and related changes to the Investment and Cash Management Policy.

• Review of 2024 Q1 investment report from Mesirow Financial and PFM Asset Management
• Review of 2024 year-to-date budget report through March 31, 2024
• Discussion of investment benchmarks for fixed-income money managers
• Proposed changes to the Investment and Cash Management Policy

The Financial Advisory Board approved a recommendation to amend the Investment and Cash Management Policy. This change allows for separate benchmarks for money managers based on their investment style and risk tolerance. The Board also received Q1 investment and budget reports.

• Approved recommendation to amend Investment and Cash Management Policy (unanimous)
• Approved January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police will review various personnel matters. This includes reviewing the recipient of the CAPS Commissioners Award and approving several candidates for continued employment processes.

• Review and approve CAPS Commissioners Award recipient
• Approve continuing process for police officer lateral candidate #3
• Approve continuing process for firefighter/paramedic candidates #1, #8, #9, #12, #18, and #27
• Approve or deny appeal request of police officer lateral candidate #4

The Board reviewed and voted on the status of multiple police and firefighter/paramedic candidates. Several candidates were approved to continue in the hiring process, while others were removed. The Board also approved the recipient of the CAPS Commissioners Award.

• Approved recipient of the CAPS Commissioners Award (3-0)
• Approved open and closed session minutes from April 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved police officer lateral candidate #3 to continue in process (3-0)
• Approved firefighter/paramedic candidates #1, #9, and #27 to continue in process (3-0)
• Removed firefighter/paramedic candidates #8, #12, and #18 from process (3-0)
• Denied appeal request of police officer lateral candidate #4 (3-0)

Riverwalk Commission

The Riverwalk Commission will begin its Annual Asset Management Plan Walk. This meeting is scheduled to take place at Farmer's Plaza/Cliff Preston Memorial.

• Commencement of the Annual Asset Management Plan Walk

The Naperville Riverwalk Commission held its annual Asset Management Plan Walk on April 18, 2024. Commissioners and staff inspected various Riverwalk features, noting maintenance needs for banner poles, retaining walls, and pavers. The meeting focused on discussing current conditions and future Master Plan concepts rather than approving new projects or budgets.

• Annual Asset Management Plan Walk conducted from Farmer's Plaza to Sindt Woods
• Banner pole design and replacement discussed; vinyl banners noted as current standard
• Retaining wall near Aurora Avenue noted as leaning; potential repair timing discussed
• Grand Pavilion parking and plaza improvements discussed as conceptual Master Plan items
• Riverbank erosion near Jefferson Avenue discussed; riprap placement noted from 2022
• Low-flow walkway condition near Park District Building flagged for further discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding variance requests for properties at 1019 E Ogden Avenue, 19 N. Main St, and 231 & 241 N. West Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for 1019 E Ogden Avenue
• Front porch yard requirement variance at 19 N. Main St
• Public hearing for 231 & 241 N. West Street (West St. Executive Homes)
• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved multiple variance requests for a Taco Bell development and two residential properties. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting.

• Approved five variances for Taco Bell at 1019 E Ogden Avenue regarding parking, stacking, landscaping, and setbacks (7-0)
• Approved variance for a covered front porch to encroach 14.5 feet into the front yard at 19 N. Main St (7-0)
• Approved variances for 231 & 241 N. West Street to eliminate a rear fence requirement and allow 64% rear yard lot coverage (7-0)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

SECA Commission

The commission will review a report regarding the Public Arts Program history. Members will also review a $5,000 public art funding request to reach a consensus on a recommendation.

• Review of Public Arts Program history
• $5,000 public art funding request

The commission approved funding for the temporary placement of two Olmec statues. One statue will be located at the corner of Jackson and Eagle Street, and a second will be placed in South Naperville.

• Approved up to $5,000 for an Olmec statue at Jackson and Eagle (unanimous)
• Approved an additional $5,000 for a second Olmec statue in South Naperville (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several large contracts, including fire suppression vehicle replacements and engineering services for water reclamation. The agenda also includes ordinances for planned unit development changes at the Iroquois Center and Freedom Commons. Additionally, the council will consider reducing annual liquor license fees for specialty food shops.

• Award of $4,257,150 for Fire Suppression Vehicle Replacements
• Ordinance for Chick-fil-a development at 1159 E Ogden Avenue
• Award of $1,373,024 for Digger Derrick Line Truck Replacements
• Reduction of annual liquor license fees from $3,600 to $1,650
• Award of $1,975,117 for Springbrook Water Reclamation Center engineering services

The Naperville City Council approved a large consent agenda and several major purchases, including $4,257,150 for fire suppression vehicle replacements and $1,373,024 for digger derrick line trucks. The council also approved a major change to the Iroquois Center PUD for a Chick-fil-A at 1159 E. Ogden Avenue, and passed an ordinance reducing the Class S1 liquor license fee from $3,600 to $1,650. A proposed Gaza ceasefire resolution was not voted on; numerous residents spoke or submitted comments urging the council to pass such a resolution, but no council action was recorded. The meeting also included a report on the Naperville Electric Utility and discussion of the IMEA contract, with no decision made.

• Approved Consent Agenda (9-0), removing items I13 and I22 for separate votes
• Approved $28,556,966.65 in cash disbursements for 03/01/2024–03/31/2024
• Approved Change Order #1 for Biosolids Removal Services to Stewart Spreading, Inc., not to exceed $110,416.08 (total $698,796.08) (8-1, Bruzan Taylor nay)
• Tabled RFP 23-156 for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Services to May 21, 2024
• Passed ordinance transferring $18,742,000 in 2024 Volume Cap to the Town of Normal (ORD 24-026)
• Passed major change to Iroquois Center PUD for Chick-fil-A at 1159 E. Ogden Avenue (9-0) (ORD 24-028)
• Passed ordinance decreasing Class S1 liquor license fee from $3,600 to $1,650 (ORD 24-032)
• Approved $4,257,150 fire suppression vehicle replacements to MacQueen Emergency (9-0)

Riverwalk Commission

The commission will review proposed signage and corner site designs for the South Extension of the Riverwalk. Members are also asked to approve specific locations for accessible benches west of the Webster Street covered bridge.

• Design review for South Gateway signage at Martin Avenue and Washington Street
• Approval of dates for Annual Riverwalk Asset Management Plan walking tours
• Approval of bench locations west of the Webster Street covered bridge
• Review of December 2023 Year-end Riverwalk Financial report

The Commission approved two locations west of the Webster Street covered bridge for the installation of standard or accessible benches. Members also set the dates for the annual Asset Management Plan walking tours. The group reviewed proposed signage for the South Extension of the Riverwalk at Martin Avenue and Washington Street.

• Approved bench locations 1 and 2 west of Webster Street covered bridge (Motion Carried)
• Approved Asset Management Plan walking tours for April 18 and May 1, 2024 (Motion Carried)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion Carried; 3 abstentions)

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will receive an update regarding City Council direction for its operations. The meeting also includes a discussion of future plans and activities, as well as a review of a response to an invitation from Cancun World Fest.

• Update on City Council direction for the Sister Cities Commission
• Discussion of Commissioner Lowe’s report on future plans and activities
• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of response letter to Cancun World Fest invitation

The Sister Cities Commission voted to receive an update on City Council direction, which calls for clearly defining in writing the separate roles of the Commission and the Sister Cities Foundation and recommends the Commission meet quarterly. Commissioners approved assigning pairs of members to re-establish ties with Naperville's sister cities Nitra and Cancun, and approved a 2024 schedule of four meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The Commission also approved $65-per-person registration for two commissioners to attend the Illinois Sister Cities Conference on June 7-8 in Hoffman Estates, and received and filed a response letter to Cancun's invitation to Cancun World Fest.

• Received update on City Council direction; roles of Commission and Foundation to be put in writing, quarterly meetings recommended (6-0, Fuhrer absent)
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2023 meeting (6-0, Fuhrer absent)
• Accepted commissioner role assignments: Mani & Wang to Cancun; Chamberlain & Saboo to Nitra (6-0, Fuhrer absent)
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule: four meetings per year on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (voice vote)
• Received and filed response letter to Cancun's invitation to Cancun World Fest
• Approved $65 per person registration for Commissioners Chamberlain and Saboo to attend Illinois Sister Cities Conference June 7-8 in Hoffman Estates (6-0, Fuhrer absent)
• Adjourned at 7:33 p.m. (6-0, Fuhrer absent)