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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
Ordinance No. 23-O-0032-Stop Intersections AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 4.C.
FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: September 18, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: September 18, 2023
PREPARED BY: Colin Fleury, Chief of Police SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY: Michael Guttman, City Administrator SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Educare West DuPage at Glen Arbor has renovated space within the Glen Arbor Community Church and provides 32 children
for the West Chicago community with early care and education. The program has a drop-off/pick-up Monday through Friday
between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Educare is requesting;
A) A drop-off/pick-up zone at the entrance of 204 Church Street
B) Create a three-way stop at the corners of W. Geneva St. & Wood.
C) Add a crosswalk from the sidewalk running east on Church St, crossing Wood.
City staff reviewed the request and the site and suggested placing a stop sign on Wood Street for northbound traffic only, with
a marked crosswalk, running east to west across Wood Street. This will allow staff, and those dropping off children to park in
the lot at the northeast corner of Wood Street and Geneva Street and then proceed through the marked crosswalk on Wood
Street and Church Street.
Ordinance 23-O-0032 allows for a stop sign for Northbound traffic on Wood Street at Church Street, at an east/west crosswalk
on the south side of Wood Street at Church Street.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 23-O-0032
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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ORDINANCE NO. 23-0-0032
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — CHAPTER 17 TRAFFIC, ARTICLE
XVII, SCHEDULES OF DESIGNATED STREETS; DIVISION 3. STOP
INTERSECTIONS; SECTIONS 17-176. - DESIGNATED; COMPLIANCE
REQUIRED OF THE CITY CODE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
West Chicago, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Chapter 17 TRAFFIC, ARTICLE XVII. SCHEDULES OF
DESIGNATED STREETS; DIVISION 3. STOP INTERSECTIONS; Sections 17-176.
Designated; compliance required, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago
is hereby amended by adding thereto the following language:
Wood Street, Northbound Wood Street traffic shall stop at the intersection on
Wood Street at Church Street.
Section 2. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with
the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days from
and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED this __ day of , 2023.

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Alderman L. Chassee
Alderman J. Sheahan
Alderman A. Hallett
Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman C, Swiatek
Alderman J. Short
Alderman J. Morano
APPROVED as to form:
Alderman D. Beebe
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derman H. Brown
Iderman C. Dettmann
derman M. Birch-Ferguson
derman J. Smith
derman R. Stout
Patrick K. Bond, City Attorney
APPROVED this day of __, 2023.
ATTEST:
Mayor Ruben Pineda
Executive Assistant Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:

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Item # S.A.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael Guttman, City Administrator
FROM: Daniel Peck, Marketing & Communications Manager
SUBJ: Veterans’ Streetlight Pole Banner Program
DATE: September 8, 2023
The City's Veterans' streetlight pole banner display began in 2021 as a means to honor local
Veterans. Currently, 46 local Veterans are displayed for approximately 6 weeks from the third
week of October through the third week of November after Veterans’ Day.
As it stands, the display does not have any set guidelines, including a plan for expansion.
Furthermore, the display has reached its maximum capacity due to the number of participating
Veterans and the City’s current inventory of display mechanisms available on the streetlight
poles.
Based on staff observations and resident input, the following recommendations are proposed for
consideration as part of a renewed Veterans’ Streetlight Pole Banner Program.
Maximize the number of individuals included in each annual display.
Display a different individual on each side of the banner to effectively double the size of each
year's display, reduce storage needs, and cut future production costs. Currently, all banners are
printed double-sided with the same individual displayed on both sides of the banner.
The initial production cost for transitioning to this format is approximately $2,000.
Increase the maximum number of streetlight pole banner display mechanisms.
Install ten additional display mechanisms along Turner Court from Main Street to Washington
Street to accommodate more entries in the 2023 display and future displays.
Due to current hardware stock, the only additional cost would be the banners themselves.
Cycle banners to ensure the display does not have a maximum capacity.
Rotate banners annually to accommodate unlimited entries, ensuring all submissions get their
turn on display.
Locate banners in pedestrian-friendly areas that are easily accessible to senior residents,
and residents with disabilities.
Display banners primarily in pedestrian-friendly areas within the central downtown, making
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number of banners on display, but would still accommodate 72 individual Veterans annually,
which is a 56% increase from the current capacity.
Simplify the banner design.
Streamline the banner design by featuring the person's name, years of service, and military
branch. Additional details can be included on the City's dedicated webpage for the program.
For background, the current banner design includes this same basic information but also allows
for the addition of details about wars or conflicts, medals, and commendations. This has resulted
in an extensive amount of information being added to a very limited space. Consequently,
banners have been inconsistent and often have cluttered designs with hard to read text from their
location on streetlight poles. Additionally, inaccuracies due to incomplete or incorrect
information has lead to reproducing banners.
Further recognize Veterans participating in display.
Provide certificates signed by the Mayor to recognize participants’ service and program
participation, and annually issue a proclamation recognizing the new participants within the
Program.
Due to exposure to the elements, the banners put on display are not always suitable for donation
to individual participants after use. Additionally, depending on the direction staff receives,
banners may also contain two individuals going forward.
Allocate appropriate funds to accommodate the production of new banners each year.
Annually allocate $600 towards the display to produce 7 new banners each year. If printing
different individuals on the banners, this would allow for up to 14 individuals per year.
Maximize the duration of the display.
Establish a Seasonal Streetlight Banner Display Program to optimize the timing and locations of
different displays in the downtown area, extending the duration of the Veterans’ Program.
For background, the available time for installing the Veterans’ display is limited due to the
current overlapping of other streetlight pole banner displays.
Future Actions
Guided by direction from the City Council, staff could reopen the Program for a select number of
entries for the 2023 display using the current format. After the display ends, the 2023 banners
would be provided to the relevant Veterans, and new banners would be created in the desired
format for future displays with an initial call-for-entries being made for the new program
beginning in 2024.

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Item + 5.6.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael Guttman, City Administrator
FROM: Daniel Peck, Marketing & Communications Manager
SUBJ: Seasonal Streetlight Banner Display Program
DATE: September 8, 2023
The City’s streetlight banners are installed loosely at different times each year as the City lacks a formal
schedule. Additionally, some displays overlap with one another and are placed sporadically within the
downtown. For reference, the current installation timelines are below.
(Current) Banner Display Calendar
Winter Spring Summer
Feb Mar
Winter Display (December to March)
Seasonal Displays | Pedestrian-Oriented Displays
To address current issues with installation schedules, content balancing, display positioning, and to offer
City staff clear direction for efficiently overseeing the City's banner displays, it is recommended that the
City establish a Seasonal Streetlight Banner Program.
Program Overview
The Seasonal Streetlight Banner Program aims to provide guidelines for the systematic installation and
removal of banners each year. It also identifies appropriate locations for pedestrian-oriented displays and
ensures that banners reflect the downtown’s aesthetics as seasons change with the following directives.
Install displays in zones based on display intent.
The Program proposes two banner zones: one aimed at pedestrians in the central downtown and another
for capturing the attention of vehicles entering downtown. This ensures that pedestrian-oriented displays
are accessible to everyone, regardless of capabilities, while encouraging exploration of downtown.
Moreover, general seasonal displays and event banners can be positioned to attract motorists’ attention.
The proposed zones are as follows.
e Zone 1 (Pedestrian-Oriented): The zone has 36 available streetlight banner mechanisms located
along: Main Street from Washington Street to Wilson Avenue; Galena Street from Main Street to
High Street; Turner Court from Washington Street to Main Street.
e Zone 2 (Motorist-Oriented): The zone has 21 available streetlight banner mechanisms located along:
Washington Street from Wood Street to Arbor Avenue; Main Street from Wilson Avenue to Neltnor
Boulevard.
Align display durations with changing seasons, excluding community event banners.
To keep displays fresh and appealing, single displays should not last longer than a season. This would
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engaging visual experiences for attendees through the seasons. Spring displays should be up from March
to May, summer displays from June to August, autumn displays from September to November, and
winter displays from December to February.
This directive excludes community event banners; banners promoting the City's downtown events and
larger community partner events will be combined with general seasonal banners in Zone 2. Once an
event ends, appropriate banners will be replaced with a general seasonal or new upcoming event banner.
The following scheduling options are suggested for installing and removing the City's various banners.
They also aim to extend the City's Veterans' Program beyond a 6-week timeframe while aligning with
the new Seasonal Streetlight Banner Display Program directives.
Option 1: Alter Art Banner Exhibit’s Schedule; Increase Veteran’s Display Duration in Fall
Adjust the City's Art Banner Exhibit to start in the first week of March and end in the last week of
August, extending its duration from 19 to about 26 weeks. This change aligns the Exhibit with a
seasonal schedule, although it exceeds a single season. Following the Exhibit, the Veterans' Program
would be displayed from the last week of August to the last week of November, about 14 weeks.
(Option 1) Banner Display Calendar
Winter Spring Summer
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Fall Display (Aug-26 to Nov-25)
Motorist-Oriented Displays _‘{ilJPadeBivian Oriented Dizplays |
Option 2: Move Veterans’ Program to the Summer Season to Align with Memorial Day; Limit Art
Banner Exhibit Display to Spring
Move the Veterans' Program to summer to align installation with Memorial Day while limiting the Art
Banner Exhibit to spring. Provided is an overview of the rationale and proposed changes to the Art
Banner Exhibit to maintain its significance in the community.
Moving the Veterans’ Program to the Summer Season to Align with Memorial Day
Memorial Day holds deep significance for West Chicago, with residents gathering en masse annually at
Oakwood Cemetery for a morning ceremony to honor fallen military members. Moving the Veterans’
Program to be installed during this time would ultimately enhance the reverence of the day while also
providing an opportune time for the City to announce the start of the display.
This change could establish a new tradition of announcing new program entries during the ceremony. At
the conclusion of the ceremony, residents would be encouraged to visit the display providing them with
a special opportunity to further enrich their connection with local Veterans, both living and deceased.
Furthermore, for those attending the ceremony either in honor of a Veteran or alongside one, the display
would offer heightened significance and reflection.
Beyond Memorial Day, this schedule extends the display to Independence Day, offering a patriotic
environment in the absence of a community celebration. Furthermore, it makes the display accessible to
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Limiting the Art Banner Exhibit to Spring
Shifting the Veterans’ Program to summer would shorten the Art Banner Exhibit from 19 to 12 weeks,
running from early March to late May, after Blooming Fest, but before Memorial Day.
If considering this option, it's crucial to maintain the Exhibit's unique role in the community. As a
solution, the City would install a unique display that showcases the People’s Choice Award winner's
banner along with a smaller display of each of the other banners year-round at Gallery 200 (103 W.
Washington). This preserves the Exhibit's significance throughout the year, elevates the award winner's
profile, and adds to the city's public art collection.
(Option 2) Banner Display Calendar
Winter Spring Summer
Dec Jan Feb
Fall Display (Aug-26 to Nov-25)
Motorist-Oriented Displays _—_—(iPEdeatvian6riented/Di=pIays |)
Option 3: Move Veterans’ Program to the Summer Season to Align with Memorial Day: Reschedule the
Art Banner Exhibit Display to Begin in Winter and End in Spring
If keeping the Art Banner Exhibit for one season isn't preferred but moving the Veterans’ Program to
summer is ideal, Option 3 suggests starting the Exhibit in winter and ending it in spring. This way,
there's a unique display during Frosty Fest and the winter months, continuing into the spring season and
concluding with Blooming Fest.
(Option 3) 2024 Banner Display Calendar
Winter Spring Summer
Jan Feb
Winter Display (Nov-27 to Mar-4)
Fall Display (Aug-26 to Nov-25)
(Option 3) 2025 Banner Display Calendar
Winter Spring Summer
Apr Jul
Motorist-Oriented Displays __[lPedebivlanoriehted Displays)
Future Actions
Staff is seeking general feedback on the proposed Seasonal Streetlight Banner Display Program and
preference regarding the scheduling approach to be adopted for upcoming displays. Following guidance
from the City Council, staff will execute and oversee the approved schedule for future displays
beginning with the 2024 displays.