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City Hall - Second Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday February 25, 2025 6:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable accommodation requests. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm and the roll was called. Alderman Laesch arrived at the meeting at 6:12 pm prior to the discussion and official vote on any items and was therefore marked present for the meeting. Present: 13 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Ortinau served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Kevin Bedford of Progressive Baptist Church. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Pastor Kevin Bedford of Progressive Baptist Church. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Black History Month was recognized. Mayor Irvin presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Pastor Kevin Bedford of Progressive Baptist Church for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation for the meeting tonight. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Nadia Kanhai spoke in honor of Marjorie Logman. 2. Matt Orr spoke regarding civility in politics. 3. Adam Pauley spoke regarding peace and acceptance of election results. 4. David Cannon spoke in honor of Marjorie Logman. 5. Shannon Buckley spoke in honor of Marjorie Logman. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Consent Agenda in full. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 24-0572 A Resolution to award the Middlebury Dr to LaJolla Ct Water Main project located in Ward 9 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. in the bid amount of $438,280. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-046 24-0880 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Great Lakes Urban Forestry of Batavia, IL in the amount of $150,000 to conduct a Tree Inventory and develop an Urban Forestry Management Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-047 24-0913 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $315,979.00, and the appropriation of $315,979.00 of MFT Funds for the 2025-2026 Bridge Inspections. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-048 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 24-0954 A Resolution authorizing City to accept a grant award of $18,503.76 from the FY25 Illinois Department of Transportation State & Community Highway Safety / National Priority Safety Programs Grant. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-049 24-1005 An Ordinance Annexing Property Located at 40 W 098 Galena Boulevard to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-013 25-0017 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to implement Phase 1 of a digital signage solution from Hypersign, LLC, Drayton, SC, and Cipher Technology Solutions for a total award of $189,125.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-050 25-0069 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Whitney's Love LLC at 302 W Indian Trl, Ste A). [Ward 6] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-051 25-0076 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to a Design Phase Engineering Agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $14,800 and execute a Construction Phase Engineering Agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $102,300 with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. This resolution will also authorize an Agency Agreement with the State of Illinois for the Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting Vault (ARR-4915) and Replace Vault Generator (ARR-5117) projects located at the Aurora Municipal Airport. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-052 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 25-0079 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Las Rosas Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of R-5 Multiple-Family Dwelling District, R-4 Two-Family Dwelling District and R-2 One-Family Dwelling District for the property located at 550 2nd Avenue and 545-563 E. Benton Street This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-014 25-0080 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-3 of Las Rosas Subdivision located at 550 2nd Avenue and 545-563 E. Benton Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-053 25-0081 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Las Rosas Subdivision, located at 550 2nd Avenue, for a mixed-use development This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-054 25-0089 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Golf Acquisition Group, LLC for maintenance and repairs of the APD Parking Deck in the amount of $111,417.00, and a ten percent (10%) contingency of $11,141.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-055 25-0098 A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Sewer Televising Contract to Pipe View, LLC DBA Pipe View America in the amount of six hundred forty eight thousand, eight hundred sixty dollars and zero cents ($648,860.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-056 25-0099 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,006,500.00 for the 2025 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-057 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 25-0101 A Resolution approve the purchase of 31 United Shield Brand Ballistic Shields and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount of $70,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-058 25-0106 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment from Reinders, Inc., using Sourcewell cooperative contract for $297,053.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-059 25-0112 A Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Township Highway Department for the resurfacing of Molitor Road. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-060 25-0113 A Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and Naperville Township for the resurfacing of Molitor Road. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-061 25-0120 A Resolution approving the First Amendment and Second Amendment to the SunCode leases at the Aurora Municipal Airport. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-062 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 25-0142 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 11, 2025, City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 25-0125 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Stormwater Management Purposes to be Designated as SSA 221 SEK Surebond, Related to Real Property Commonly Known as 624 W. Illinois Avenue and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon PIN(s) 15-16-378-005, 15-16-378-007 and 15-16-378-008. Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-015 25-0126 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Stormwater Management Purposes to be Designated as SSA 222 Seefried Butterfield Lot 502, Related to Real Property Commonly Known as 2815 Bilter Road and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon PIN(s) 07-05-105-003. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-016 25-0139 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Stormwater Management Purposes to be Designated as SSA 223, Related to Real Property Commonly Known as 791 N. Farnsworth and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon PIN(s) 15-13-301-028 and 15-13-301-012. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-017 25-0140 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Stormwater Management Purposes to be Designated as SSA 224 Related to Real Property Commonly Known as 743 McClure Road and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon PIN(s) 15-13-326-008 and 15-13-326-009. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-018 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 25-0107 A Resolution authorizing a payment to AT&T for up to $250,000.00 for the purposes of having AT&T relocate their facilities within the City of Aurora ROW along Farnsworth Ave, Bilter Rd and Church Rd. Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, spoke briefly and responded to questions. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R25-063 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of new business. REPORT There were no reports. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 25-0173 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. Chris Minick, CFO - City of Aurora, responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Laesch to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2025 ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:44 pm. Submitted by: _______________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk Any individual requiring language translation and/or disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070, or via e-mail at CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en persona en 44 E. 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