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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
475 MAIN STREET, WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation
Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
Public Participation
The opportunity to speak to the City Council is provided for those who have a
question or comment on an agenda item or a City of West Chicago issue. The City
Council appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and questions
are valued. The City Council strives to make the best decisions for the City and
public input is very helpful.
Respect for the duties of the City Council and for the democratic process will be
adhered to — in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed.
All speakers must address their comments to the Mayor. Comments that are
personally condescending will not be permitted. Speakers shall be courteous and
should not make statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the City
Council or City staff.
Please use the podium in the center aisle as the proceedings are videotaped. Please
announce your name and address (if acceptable) before commencing — all public
comments are limited to three (3) minutes and each citizen will be permitted to
speak only once. It is the City Council’s policy not to engage in dialogue during
Public Comment. Any questions raised will be addressed by City staff or an elected
official outside of the City Council meeting.
A. Proclamation: Union Pacific Railroad Recognition
B. Proclamation: National Rail Safety Week
C. Proclamation: Sister Cities 20" Anniversary
City Council Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019
Corporate Disbursement Report
- September 16, 2019 ($838,048.52)
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 | Ruben Pineda
West Chicago, Ilinois F (630) 293-3028 MAYOR
| -aeenachohine i Nancy M. Smith Michael L. Guttman
60185 www.westchicago.org CITYCLENS CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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City Council Meeting
September 16, 2019
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8. Consent Agenda
e Development Committee:
A.
Resolution No. 19-R-0041 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Certain Downtown Facade Grant Program Agreement —
Maria Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez — 207 Main Street.
Resolution No. 19-R-0042 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Certain Downtown Facade Grant Program Agreement —
Jersey Hurst, LLC — 111-115 Galena Street.
Resolution No. 19-R-0043 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Certain Downtown Facade Grant Program Agreement —
Jersey Hurst, LLC — 136 West Washington Street.
Resolution No. 19-R-0045 — A Resolution Accepting a Plat of Easement
and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Same for a Storm Sewer and
Drainage Easement — 124 West Stimmel Street.
9. Reports by Committees
A.
Ordinance No. 19-O-0028 -— An Ordinance Approving a Second
Amendment to the Final PUD of the Shoppes of West Chicago Located
at 191 West North Avenue.
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business
12. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
September 17, 2019 Plan Commission/ZBA (cancelled)
September 23, 2019 Public Affairs Committee
September 24, 2019 Historical Preservation Commission
September 26, 2019 Finance Committee (cancelled)
October 1, 2019 Plan Commission/ZBA
October 3, 2019 Infrastructure Committee
13. Mayor’s Comments

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14, Executive Session
A. Land Acquisition — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5) (6)
B. Litigation —5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
C. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
D. Review of Official Record — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)
15. Items to be Referred for Final Action from Executive Session.
16. Adjournment

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Proclamation Commemorating the Historic Visit of
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Great Race Across the Midwest
West Chicago, Illinois
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago has a rich railroad history and longstanding partnership with the
Union Pacific Railroad (UP); and
WHEREAS, on July 27 — 29, 2019 the City joined the celebration of UP’s 150" anniversary of the
transcontinental railroad’s completion in a BIG way; and
WHEREAS, the UP’s newly restored Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, was
ready to return to the rails for the “Great Race across the Midwest” and West Chicago was honored to be
chosen as an official display stop for a period of three days; and
WHEREAS, coordinating an event of this scale required many weeks of planning for the myriad
infrastructure, public safety, parking, and logistic issues involved; and
WHEREAS, the combined efforts of City elected and staff, and the superb cooperation of UP
representatives, led to a seamless event in which more than 45,000 people enjoyed a once in a lifetime
historic visit with the world’s only operating Big Boy locomotive; and
WHEREAS, train enthusiasts and history buffs came from all over Illinois and many other states
including Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Ohio. Many international
visitors from Italy, China, Brazil and the United Kingdom, who learned about the Big Boy during their
stay and prioritized a stop in West Chicago; and
WHEREAS, crowds of people patiently waited their turn to tour the Experience the Union Pacific Rail
Car, the brand new multi-media walk-through exhibition that provided a glimpse of the past while telling
the story of modern-day railroading. Equally exciting was a chance to talk with Union Pacific Engineer
Ed Dickens, who shared his experiences with the restoration of the incomparable Big Boy; and
WHEREAS, staff and volunteers of the West Chicago City Museum were on hand for extended hours
over the course of the three days to share local railroad history at the Museum and the CB&Q Depot; and
WHEREAS, the visit of the Big Boy No. 4014 proved to be a great opportunity for the City to showcase
its restaurants, public art, and beautification efforts; and
WHEREAS, the exposure of West Chicago’s vibrant community was of great residual value to the City,
nonetheless the star of the show was unquestionably the UP’s magnificent No. 4014. Weighing in at 1.2
million pounds, and measuring 133’ long x 16’ 4” tall, the Big Boy lived up to its name,
NOW, THEREFORE, |, Ruben Pineda, Mayor of West Chicago, Illinois, by virtue of the authority
vested in me, do hereby extend sincere congratulations to the UP on the occasion of its 150" anniversary
of the transcontinental railroad’s completion, gratitude in being chosen as one of the UP’s tour stops for
the “Great Race across the Midwest”, and pledge continued commitment to a strong and successful
partnership with the UP.
Proclaimed this 16"" day of September, 2019. |
Mayor Ruben Pineda
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith

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Mayoral Proclamation
National Rail Safety Week
WHEREAS, 2,214 rail grad crossing collisions resulted in 819 personal injuries and were responsible
for 270 fatalities in the United States during 2018; and
WHEREAS, 1,050 trespassing incidents have occurred in the United States resulting in 571 pedestrians
being killed and another 479 injured while trespassing on railroad property rights of way during 2018;
and
WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety, reminding the public that railroad
right of ways are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway
rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways,
and obeying established traffic laws will reduce the number of fatalities and injuries; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Operation Lifesaver, United
States Department of Transportation, and all local, state, county, and railroad law enforcement officers,
first responders, and railroad corporations commit to partnering together in an effort to educate at a
national level all aspects of railroad safety, to enforce applicable laws in support of National Rail Safety
Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that I, Ruben Pineda, Mayor of West Chicago,
do hereby attest my full support proclaiming September 22 to 28, 2019, National Rail Safety Week and
I encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of rail safety education.
Proclaimed this 16" day of September, 2019.
Mayor Ruben Pineda
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith
RAIL

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Proclamation
Honoring West Chicago Sister Cities
on the Occasion of Its
20" Anniversary in Partnership with Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany
September 16, 2019
WHEREAS, West Chicago Sister Cities was established to foster and promote friendships and
mutual understanding between the people of the West Chicago area and foreign countries, and
WHEREAS, since 1999 West Chicago Sister Cities has sought to achieve its mission through
partnerships with education, culture, and shared dialogue; and
WHEREAS, this October marks the 20" Anniversary of the West Chicago Sister Cities
partnership with Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany, through Sister Cities International; and
WHEREAS, this observance is a fitting occasion to commemorate the significant impact that the
partnership has made in building bridges across cities around the globe in order to create and
sustain world peace; and
WHEREAS, for the past twenty years West Chicago Sister Cities brought the world to West
Chicago to celebrate the importance of a more peaceful and prosperous future through continued
people-to-people exchanges; and
WHEREAS, during this 20" Anniversary, the City of West Chicago recognizes it is an opportune
time for our citizens and the world to come together and show how powerful humanity can be
when we unite to promote peace, progress and prosperity for a better world; and
WHEREAS, we encourage all citizens to commit to creating “Peace through People” locally,
nationally, and internationally.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ruben Pineda, Mayor of West Chicago, Illinois, DuPage County,
Illinois, by virtue of the authority vested in me, on behalf of the City of West Chicago do hereby
proclaim our recognition, respect, and congratulations to West Chicago Sister Cities and
Partnerschaftsverein on the auspicious occasion of the 20" Anniversary of their partnership.
Proclaimed this 16" day of September, 2019. DANA A
Mayor Ruben Pineda i
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith