City of West Chicago

The agenda for the meeting included a Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum, a Public Comment period, and the Approval of the draft January 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes. Key discussion items involved the Certificate of Appropriateness Review for COA 26-04 concerning window replacement at 351 Church Street. Other topics included a Preliminary Review, updates on the West Chicago City Museum Masonry Repair Status and the 2025-2026 Architectural and Historical Survey, and the Approval of the 2026 Meeting Schedule.

The meeting focused on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) reviews and preliminary updates. Key discussions included the COA for masonry repair at the West Chicago City Museum, requiring specific conditions regarding copper replacement for secondary drainage, the use of reclaimed brick or new brick subject to review, specifying pozzolanic hydraulic lime mortar, and ensuring flush-joint mortar application. Other approvals involved flush-mounted signage for La Cocina de Maria and channelized letter signage for Juxt Studio. A window sign for The Wrestling Room was also approved. Updates were provided on the status of the Historic District/Landmark survey and discussions from the Downtown Revitalization Commission.

The meeting covered several items forwarded for City Council approval, specifically a resolution to extend the Ride DuPage Transportation Program and the 2026 West Chicago Railroad Days Agreement with the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce. During staff reports, a discussion occurred regarding the feasibility of making Kenwood Street a one-way street, which was determined not to be feasible due to street width and existing parking conditions.

The key discussions revolved around the Commission Priority List. For the Sustainability Plan, the commission reviewed estimates and potential revenue concerning a single-use bag fee, noting potential limitations due to the City's budget deficit and potential state-level legislation. Suggestions for revenue use included wind power investment, water/pond cleanups, and energy audits. The schedule for presenting the Annual Report was confirmed. New additions included planning for the Fall Adopt-A-Highway Event, the Pumpkin Composting Event, and the Holiday Lights Recycling Event. Other business included a review of the FY 2026 Budget Request submission and coordination efforts for Cooking Oil Recycling with SCARCE. A motion was made regarding a Proposal for a Single-Use Plastics Education Campaign, suggesting it be brought to City staff for approval, which passed by a vote of two in favor and two against.

The Infrastructure Committee meeting agenda for March 5, 2026, included key items for consent related to procurement and contract awards. Consent items covered the procurement of unleaded and diesel fuel through the DuPage County Joint Purchasing Program, and contract awards for the 2026 Concrete Maintenance Program, the 2026 Pavement Preventative Maintenance Program, and the Traffic Signal Installation Project. Further consent items involved professional architectural design services for the 2027 Public Works Equipment and Material Storage Project and authorization for utilizing additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for a Traffic Signal Installation Project. The meeting also included provisions for public participation, items for discussion, unfinished business, new business, and staff reports.