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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
475 MAIN STREET, WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AGENDA
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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. Please announce your name (if
comfortable) 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: Affirming the City of West Chicago’s Commitment to Human
Rights and the Dignity of All Immigrants
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
November 3, 2025
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report
- November 17, 2025 ($1,042,779.83)
475 Main Street | (630) 293-2200
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City Council Meeting
November 17, 2025
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7.
8.
9.
The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda
Development Committee:
A.
Ordinance No. 25-0-0051 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Appendix A, the Zoning Code
Article IV and Article X Relating to Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing Studios
and Specialized Instructional Services.
Infrastructure Committee:
B.
Ordinance No. 25-O-0050 — An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal or Sale
of Surplus Equipment, Stock Inventory, and/or Personal Property Owned
by the City of West Chicago.
Approve the Purchase of One 2025 Ford E-350 Cutaway Van with a
Custom Reading Utility Body, for a cost not to exceed $66,859.00, from
Haggerty Ford, West Chicago, Illinois, and Authorize the City
Administrator to Contract with a Third-Party to Install the Necessary
Appurtenances/Equipment for this Vehicle.
Approve Change Order No. 1 with the TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK
GROUP for the Purchase of Three 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus Single
Axle Truck Chassis and Two 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus Tandem Axle
Chassis, in an amount not to exceed $19,615.00, for a Revised Amount not
to Exceed $713,878.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0069 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute an Amendment with Resource Consulting, Inc. of Geneva, Illinois
for Professional Environmental Services Agreement for the Leaking
Underground Storage Tank Project at 135 W. Grand Lake Blvd., in an
amount not to exceed $19,500, for a Revised not to Exceed Amount of
$69,400.
Items Not Sent to Committee:
F.
Ordinance No. 25-O-0052 - An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 14,
Section 2-472 Pertaining to the Composition of the Downtown
Revitalization Commission.
Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda
Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda

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10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
11. Reports by Committees
12. Unfinished Business
13. New Business
A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointments
B. Concur with the Mayor’s Appointment of Fernando Rodriguez to the
Downtown Revitalization Commission.
C. Resolution No. 25-R-0072 — A Resolution Prohibiting Use of City of West
Chicago Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities.
D. Resolution No. 25-R-0073 — A Resolution Restricting the Use City of West
Chicago Property for the Conduct of City Business.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
December 1, 2025 Finance Committee
15. Mayor’s Comments
16. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
B. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
17. Discussion and Possible Action on Discipline Matter
18. Adjournment

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Item #4.A.
PROCLAMATION
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
A PROCLAMATION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO’S
COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE DIGNITY OF ALL IMMIGRANTS
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago has a proud and storied history as a community built by
immigrants, enriched by a tapestry of diverse cultures, languages, and traditions from around the
world, which form the fabric of our City today; and
WHEREAS, our city’s strength, vitality, and character are directly derived from the contributions
of all our residents, regardless of their national origin, immigration status, or background; and
WHEREAS our immigrant families have, in every generation, faced steep personal and
institutional obstacles to their success, including financial disadvantage, racial prejudice,
redlining, language barriers, xenophobia, cultural misunderstandings, and more; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago is committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and human
rights of all residents, regardless of race, religion, immigration status, or national origin; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that all human
beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and that everyone is entitled to these rights
without distinction of any kind; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, including various distinct federal administrations, our nation
witnessed rhetoric and policies that sought to marginalize immigrant communities, sow fear and
division, and undermine the fundamental human rights of those seeking safety and opportunity in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, civil immigration enforcement activities have historically undermined community
trust, spread fear, and created barriers to accessing essential services; and
WHEREAS, individuals from our immigrant community, including citizens and legal residents
of the United States of America, have been detained in civil immigration actions by Federal
agents without charges during immigration enforcement, leading to an increased number of West
Chicago residents who are concerned about leaving their homes due to fear of harassment; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago believes that such actions are contrary to our core values
of compassion, justice, fairness, and respect for all people; and

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WHEREAS, it is the duty of local government to protect the welfare, safety, and rights of every
person within our jurisdiction and to foster an inclusive community where everyone feels secure,
valued, and empowered to thrive; and
WHEREAS, our city’s motto, ““Where History and Progress Meet,” calls us to honor our
foundational immigrant history while consciously building a more just and progressive future for
all who call West Chicago home;
NOW, THEREFORE. ...
1. AFFIRM that West Chicago is a welcoming city that celebrates its immigrant heritage
and the invaluable contributions of our immigrant neighbors, who are our friends,
family members, small business owners, workers, and students.
2. REAFFIRM our commitment to upholding the human rights, dignity, and due process
of every individual within our city, irrespective of their immigration status.
3. PLEDGE to promote policies and practices within our municipal authority that foster
trust between all residents and our city government, including our police department
and public services, such as joining us in the celebration of November and December
as Immigrants are Essential Months and posting signage in support of our immigrant
community.
4. REJECT any and all forms of hatred, bigotry, xenophobia, and discrimination directed
against immigrants and refugees.
5. ENCOURAGE all residents to stand in solidarity with their immigrant neighbors and
to work together to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive West Chicago for
generations to come.
PROCLAIMED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025

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PROCLAMACION
17 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2025
UNA PROCLAMACION QUE AFIRMA EL COMPROMISO DE LA CIUDAD DE
WEST CHICAGO CON LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS Y LA DIGNIDAD DE TODOS
LOS INMIGRANTES
CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Ciudad de West Chicago tiene una historia orgullosa e histérica
como una comunidad construida por inmigrantes, enriquecida por un tapiz de diversas culturas,
idiomas y tradiciones de todo el mundo, que forman el tejido de nuestra Ciudad hoy en dia; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, la fuerza, la vitalidad y el cardcter de nuestra ciudad se derivan
directamente de las contribuciones de todos nuestros residentes, independientemente de su origen
nacional, estado migratorio o antecedentes; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, nuestras familias inmigrantes, en cada generacién, han enfrentado
fuertes obstaculos personales e institucionales para su éxito, incluyendo desventajas financieras,
prejuicios raciales, discriminacion racial, barreras lingiiisticas, xenofobia, malentendidos
culturales y mas; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Ciudad de West Chicago se compromete a garantizar la seguridad,
la dignidad y los derechos humanos de todos los residentes, independientemente de su raza,
religion, estado migratorio u origen nacional; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Declaracién Universal de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones
Unidas afirma que todos los seres humanos nacen libres e iguales en dignidad y derechos, y que
toda persona tiene derecho a estos derechos sin distincién de ningun tipo; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, en los ultimos afios, incluidas varias administraciones federales
distintas, nuestra naciOn fue testigo de retdrica y politicas que buscaban marginar a las
comunidades inmigrantes, sembrar el miedo y la divisién, y socavar los derechos humanos
fundamentales de quienes buscan seguridad y oportunidades en los Estados Unidos; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, histéricamente, actividades de control de la inmigracién civil han
socavado la confianza de la comunidad, extendido el miedo y creado barreras para acceder a los
servicios esenciales; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, las personas de nuestra comunidad inmigrante, incluidos los
ciudadanos y residentes legales de los Estados Unidos de América, han sido detenidas en
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de inmigracion, lo que lleva a un mayor numero de residentes de West Chicago que estan
preocupados por abandonar sus hogares por temor al acoso; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Ciudad de West Chicago cree que tales acciones son contrarias a
nuestros valores fundamentales de compasion, justicia, equidad y respeto para todas las personas;
y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, es deber del gobierno local proteger el bienestar, la seguridad y los
derechos de cada persona dentro de nuestra jurisdiccion y fomentar una comunidad inclusiva
donde todos se sientan seguros, valorados y empoderados para prosperar; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, el lema de nuestra ciudad, "Donde la historia y el progreso se
encuentran", nos llama a honrar nuestra historia fundamental de inmigrantes mientras
construimos conscientemente un futuro mas justo y progresivo para todos los que Ilaman hogar a
West Chicago;
ASI, POR LO TANTO
1. SE AFIRMA que West Chicago es una ciudad acogedora que celebra su herencia
inmigrante y las valiosas contribuciones de nuestros vecinos inmigrantes, que son
nuestros amigos, familiares, propietarios de pequefios negocios, trabajadores y
estudiantes.
2. SE REAFIRMA nuestro compromiso de defender los derechos humanos, la dignidad y
el debido proceso de cada individuo dentro de nuestra ciudad, independientemente de
su estado migratorio.
3. SE COMPROMETE a promover politicas y practicas dentro de nuestra autoridad
municipal que fomenten la confianza entre todos los residentes y el gobierno de nuestra
ciudad, incluido nuestro departamento de policia y servicios piblicos, como unirse a la
celebracion de noviembre y diciembre como los meses de «Los inmigrantes son
esenciales», y colocar carteles en apoyo de nuestra comunidad inmigrante.
4. SE RECHAZA todas y cada una de las formas de odio, intolerancia, xenofobia y
discriminacion dirigidas contra los inmigrantes y refugiados.
5. SE ANIMA a todos los residentes a solidarizarse con sus vecinos inmigrantes y a
trabajar juntos para construir un West Chicago mas justo, equitativo e inclusivo para
las generaciones venideras.
PROCLAMADO ESTE DiA 17 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2025