City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 26, 2016
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
April 26, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Weisner called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. and the roll was called.
Present: 11 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine,
Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard
Irvin, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco
Absent: 2 - Alderman Tina Bohman and Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016.
16-00372
Approval of the Tuesday, April 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes .
A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Franco to
approve the Minutes from the Tuesday, April 12, 2016 City Council Meeting.
The motion carried by voice vote.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco to
appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
16-00363 Proclamation in Recognition of April 29, 2016 as Arbor Day .
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The Proclamation for Arbor Day as April 29, 2016 was discussed and filed.
16-00364 Recognition of Marmion Academy Wrestling Team.
This Recognition for the Marmion Acedemy Wrestling Team was discussed
and filed
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco to
remove item 16-00326 from the Consent Agenda and to hold the item for
discussion and action under Unfinished Business at the next City Council
meeting on May 10, 2016.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
16-00326 An Ordinance Amending Section 48-28 Entitled "Service Outside City;
Prohibition of Private and Public Wells" of Division 1, Article II, Chapter
48 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances.
This Ordinance was held in council.
Enactment No: O16-034
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
15-00200 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Maruti Subdivision on the
property located on east side of Lake Street north of Indian Trail Road
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-115
15-00201 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development,
Approving the Maruti Plan Description and Amending Ordinance
Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning
Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of B-2 Business District,
General Retail for the property located on east side of Lake Street
north of Indian Trail Road
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-022
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15-00202 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Maruti
Subdivision located on east side of Lake Street north of Indian Trail
Road
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-116
15-00983 An Ordinance authorizing an Agreement between the City of Aurora,
Maruti Real Estate LLC, Philip E. Hotchkin and Gary G. Piccony, as
Executor of the Estate of Paul W. Soderstrom to convey a portion of
the City's property at 1275 N. Lake Street to Maruti Real Estate LLC,
to terminate the ingress-egress access easement created by
Document No. 2013K014624, and to grant a new ingress-egress
access easement
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-023
16-00099 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Fantasy
Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox
Valley Mall on May 5 - 8th, 2016 and May 12 - 15th, 2016 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-117
16-00109 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License
within 500 feet of residential property for Hills Banquet Hall located at
649 Hill Avenue
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-024
16-00110 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 5, 6 and 15 of
Sunnymere Addition Subdivision and adjacent unsubdivided property
located at 649 Hill Avenue
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-118
16-00139 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter into an
Agreement with Metra for Operation and Maintenance of the
Commuter Parking Facility in the City of Aurora at the Route 59
Commuter Train Station.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-025
16-00179 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the CLA of Aurora
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Subdivision, being Vacant Land located at southwest corner of 75th
Street and Meadowridge Drive .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-119
16-00180 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan for Lot 1 and Lot 3 of CLA of
Aurora Subdivision, being Vacant Land located at southwest corner of
75th Street and Meadowridge Drive .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-120
16-00195 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on
Thursday, May 5, 2016 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor
Control Commissioner.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-121
16-00222 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Wireless Surveillance
System - All in One Camera (WSSAOC) from Tactical Video, Inc. of
Naperville, IL in the amount of $25,739 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-122
16-00245 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 5 for Unit 3 of Butterfield
East Subdivision located at East of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-123
16-00246 An Ordinance Vacating Certain City Easements on Lot 5 for Unit 3 of
Butterfield East Subdivision, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois (Duke
Realty - L16-00246 / WI33/4-16.010-Fpn - TV - Ward10)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O16-026
16-00247 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of City Easements on Lot 5 for
Unit 3 of Butterfield East Subdivision, in DuPage County, Aurora,
Illinois (Duke Realty - L16-00247 / WI33/4-16.010-Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-124
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16-00254 A Resolution Authorizing the 2016-2017 Professional Services
Agreement for Soil Management & CCDD Documentation services
with Huff & Huff, Inc. of 915 Harger Road, Suite 330, Oak Brook, IL in
the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-125
16-00259 A Resolution Authorization to accept the bid from Superior Asphalt
Materials LLC, North Aurora, IL for the Citywide Asphalt Purchase
Program.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-126
16-00262 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival for the Aurora Veterans
Advisory Council during their "Vets Week Car Show" event on May
21st, 2016, to be held at 309 N. River Street (Lot W)
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-127
16-00268 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Schroeder Asphalt Services ,
P.O. Box 831, Huntley, IL 60142 for the mill and patching of sections
of the Aurora Transit Centers main lot in the amount not to exceed
$38,000.00.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-128
16-00294 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement and All
other Necessary Documentation to Accept the Donation of Real Estate
Known as Property Located at 1126 S. Fourth Street, Aurora, Illinois
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-129
16-00298 A Resolution for Reduction No. 1 of the Developer's Security for
Advocate - Dreyer Medical Center - 2285 Sequoia Dr.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-130
16-00308 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC to
perform on-site construction engineering services for the East Galena
Boulevard and East Downer Place Sewer Separation Project, Water
Street to State Street, in the amount of $480,381.57, pending approval
of a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
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Water Pollution Control Loan Program).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-131
16-00313 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract to Hire a
Contractual Assistant Golf Operations Manager for the Phillips Park
Golf Course.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-132
16-00325 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant
Program to change the stipulation from Year 2015 to an Annual
Program
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-133
16-00330 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from:
McBride’s Aurora Inc. d/b/a McBride’s North, located at 2340 S. Eola
Rd., Aurora, Illinois.).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-134
16-00332 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from:
Gillerson’s LLC. d/b/a Gillerson’s Grubbery, located at 31 W. New York
Street, Aurora, Illinois.).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R16-135
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine to
suspend the rules to allow for the City Council to take action on items posted
in the New Business section of the agenda.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
16-00331 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Tisanart,
LLC d/b/a Hopvine Brewing Company, located at 4030 Fox Valley
Center Drive, Aurora, Illinois, 60504).
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Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk, spoke briefly regarding the E-1 Liquor Class for
Limited Menu Restaurant License and the request by Tisanart d/b/a Hopvine Brewery
to change classifications from a Class E - Full Menu Restaurant License to the E-1.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R16-136
16-00373 A Resolution Endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest
Region Compact 2 (GRC2).
Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer, spoke regarding the item and how the
City of Aurora has been a big supporter of this initiative and have already adopted
practices in the resolution.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R16-137
16-00374 A Resolution in Support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Crew Size Rule.
Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer, spoke regarding this item to support a
Federal Railroad Administration Crew Size Rule.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman O'Connor,
that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
Enactment No: R16-161
BILLS
16-00369 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine to
approve and pay the Bills as presented.
Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman
Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco
SPEAKERS
A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Irvin to allow
members of the public to address City Council. The motion carried by voice
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vote.
Rebekah Axtell spoke to provide a recap of the Kane County Food Hub.
Christina Aagesen spoke to advocate for an ordinance to allow for backyard
chickens.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Saville to
adjourn the meeting. This meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Submitted by: ____________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
April 26, 2016
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016.
16-00372
Approval of the Tuesday, April 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes .
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
16-00363 Proclamation in Recognition of April 29, 2016 as Arbor Day .
16-00364 Recognition of Marmion Academy Wrestling Team.
CONSENT AGENDA
15-00200 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Maruti Subdivision on the property
located on east side of Lake Street north of Indian Trail Road
15-00201 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, Approving the
Maruti Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the
Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an
underlying zoning of B-2 Business District, General Retail for the property
located on east side of Lake Street north of Indian Trail Road
15-00202 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Maruti Subdivision
located on east side of Lake Street north of Indian Trail Road
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15-00983 An Ordinance authorizing an Agreement between the City of Aurora, Maruti
Real Estate LLC, Philip E. Hotchkin and Gary G. Piccony, as Executor of the
Estate of Paul W. Soderstrom to convey a portion of the City's property at 1275
N. Lake Street to Maruti Real Estate LLC, to terminate the ingress-egress
access easement created by Document No. 2013K014624, and to grant a new
ingress-egress access easement
16-00099 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Fantasy
Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall
on May 5 - 8th, 2016 and May 12 - 15th, 2016 .
16-00109 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within 500
feet of residential property for Hills Banquet Hall located at 649 Hill Avenue
16-00110 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 5, 6 and 15 of Sunnymere
Addition Subdivision and adjacent unsubdivided property located at 649 Hill
Avenue
16-00139 An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter into an Agreement
with Metra for Operation and Maintenance of the Commuter Parking Facility in
the City of Aurora at the Route 59 Commuter Train Station.
16-00179 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the CLA of Aurora Subdivision, being
Vacant Land located at southwest corner of 75th Street and Meadowridge
Drive.
16-00180 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan for Lot 1 and Lot 3 of CLA of Aurora
Subdivision, being Vacant Land located at southwest corner of 75th Street and
Meadowridge Drive.
16-00195 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Thursday,
May 5, 2016 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner .
16-00222 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Wireless Surveillance System - All
in One Camera (WSSAOC) from Tactical Video, Inc. of Naperville, IL in the
amount of $25,739.
16-00245 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 5 for Unit 3 of Butterfield East
Subdivision located at East of Duke Parkway north of Ferry Road
16-00246 An Ordinance Vacating Certain City Easements on Lot 5 for Unit 3 of Butterfield
East Subdivision, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois (Duke Realty - L16-00246 /
WI33/4-16.010-Fpn - TV - Ward10)
16-00247 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of City Easements on Lot 5 for Unit 3 of
Butterfield East Subdivision, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois (Duke Realty -
L16-00247 / WI33/4-16.010-Fpn - TV - Ward 10)
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16-00254 A Resolution Authorizing the 2016-2017 Professional Services Agreement for
Soil Management & CCDD Documentation services with Huff & Huff, Inc. of
915 Harger Road, Suite 330, Oak Brook, IL in the amount not to exceed
$100,000.00.
16-00259 A Resolution Authorization to accept the bid from Superior Asphalt Materials
LLC, North Aurora, IL for the Citywide Asphalt Purchase Program.
16-00262 A Resolution Approving a Music Festival for the Aurora Veterans Advisory
Council during their "Vets Week Car Show" event on May 21st, 2016, to be
held at 309 N. River Street (Lot W)
16-00268 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Schroeder Asphalt Services , P.O. Box
831, Huntley, IL 60142 for the mill and patching of sections of the Aurora
Transit Centers main lot in the amount not to exceed $38,000.00 .
16-00294 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement and All other
Necessary Documentation to Accept the Donation of Real Estate Known as
Property Located at 1126 S. Fourth Street, Aurora, Illinois
16-00298 A Resolution for Reduction No. 1 of the Developer's Security for Advocate -
Dreyer Medical Center - 2285 Sequoia Dr.
16-00308 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC to perform
on-site construction engineering services for the East Galena Boulevard and
East Downer Place Sewer Separation Project, Water Street to State Street, in
the amount of $480,381.57, pending approval of a loan from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan
Program).
16-00313 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract to Hire a Contractual
Assistant Golf Operations Manager for the Phillips Park Golf Course .
16-00325 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program
to change the stipulation from Year 2015 to an Annual Program
16-00326 An Ordinance Amending Section 48-28 Entitled "Service Outside City;
Prohibition of Private and Public Wells" of Division 1, Article II, Chapter 48 of
the Aurora Code of Ordinances.
16-00330 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: McBride’s Aurora Inc.
d/b/a McBride’s North, located at 2340 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, Illinois.).
16-00332 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Gillerson’s LLC. d/b/a
Gillerson’s Grubbery, located at 31 W. New York Street, Aurora, Illinois.).
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NEW BUSINESS
16-00331 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Tisanart, LLC d/b/a
Hopvine Brewing Company, located at 4030 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora,
Illinois, 60504).
16-00373 A Resolution Endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region
Compact 2 (GRC2).
16-00374 A Resolution in Support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Crew
Size Rule.
BILLS
16-00369 Bill Summary and Large Bill List
SPEAKERS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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