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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 March 11, 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 6:02 pm and the roll was called. 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 Alderman Franco 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 members of the State Champion Wrestling Team from Marmion Academy. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Alderman Bugg. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Clayton Muhammad acknowledged the Customer Service Division on today's launch of the City's new 311 system. Mayor Irvin presented a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming March 1st as Marmion Academy Wrestling Day in the City of Aurora. Mayor Irvin congratulated the State Wrestling Champions from Marmion Academy and presented coaches and members of the team with trophies and street signs in their honor. Mayor Irvin presented a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming March 1st as Chase Maier Day in the City of Aurora. Mayor Irvin congratulated the 2025 IHSA State Swimming 200 and 500 Champion, Chase Maier from Oswego East High School and presented him with trophies and a street sign in his honor. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 25-0137 A Resolution appointing Brad Banks to the "Sister Cities Commission" (SCC). A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. 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 Enactment No: R25-064 25-0157 A Resolution approving the appointment of Gretchen Timm to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB). A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. 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 Enactment No: R25-065 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Adam Pauley spoke regarding harm reduction. 2. Mavis Bates spoke regarding public safety. 3. Anita Lewis spoke regarding public safety. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Counsel Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Counsel Consent Agenda in full. Alderman Laesch asked that item 25-0188 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed onto Unfinished Business. After item 25-0188 was removed from the Consent Agenda, the motion to approve 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 24-0915 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Upland Design LTD of Plainfield, IL in an amount not to exceed $160,000 to design renovations to Garfield Park. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-066 25-0072 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Amendment, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Substantial Amendment 2025-#1 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-067 25-0141 An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-185 of the Code of Ordinances with respect to the obligations of members of the City's Boards and Commissions. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-019 25-0143 A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of $894.315.00 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-068 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 25-0147 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Aurora and North Island Apartments LP to Provide a Loan in the Amount of $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for a Roof Replacement of Affordable Senior Housing Development Building Located at 2 N. Stolp Avenue. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-069 25-0148 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Modification to a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Aurora and Community Housing Advocacy and Development (CHAD) to Modify Loan Terms for Project HOME-2010-01. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-070 25-0149 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Modification to a Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Community Housing Advocacy and Development (CHAD) Modify Loan Terms for Project HOME-2011-01. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-071 25-0150 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Modification to a Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association for Individual Development (AID) to Modify Loan Terms for Project HOME-2012-01. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-072 25-0151 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Modification to a Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association for Individual Development (AID) to Modify Loan Terms for Project HOME-2013-02. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-073 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 25-0152 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Abbey Meadows 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-4A Two-Family Dwelling District and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space And Drainage for the property located on the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa Lane extended This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-020 25-0153 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone approximately 0.01 acres of the property located on the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa Lane extended from R-1 (C) One-Family Dwelling District with a Conditional Use to R-1 One-Family Dwelling District to remove the property from the Marmion Academy Plan Description This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-021 25-0154 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lots 1-51 of Abbey Meadows Subdivision, on vacant land located on the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa Lane extended This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-074 25-0161 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments". This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-075 25-0162 A Resolution to award the N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5, to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-076 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 25-0163 A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Sewer Separation project located in Ward 4 to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC in the bid amount of $3,338,777.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-077 25-0164 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a one-year renewal of a DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) subscription from Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia, for an amount not to exceed $94,720.80. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-078 25-0165 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 4173 Ogden Avenue, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois 60504 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-022 25-0170 A Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for the Calendar Year of 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-079 25-0171 A Resolution approving a service agreement between the City and the County of Kendall for the provision of Demand-Response Transportation through 2027. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-080 25-0177 A Resolution Initiating a Public Hearing to Consider the Revisions to Aurora's Comprehensive Plan for Obvious Changes Throughout the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-081 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 25-0187 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute settlement agreements on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation Claims; #22Q05I558960 + 23Q05I562255 and 20Q05I559206 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 25-0166 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement located at 4173 Ogden Avenue This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-082 25-0192 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 25, 2025, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent agenda. 25-0204 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for 500 Rathbone Av- Site Work, 500 Rathbone Av. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-083 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 25-0075 A Resolution Approving the 2025 Quality of Life Grants in the Amount of $910,773. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. Alderman Bugg recused himself from discussion and vote on this item and left City Council Chambers during the discussion and vote. The motion carried by the following vote and Alderman Bugg returned to City Council Chambers at the conclusion of the vote on this item: Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R25-084 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 25-0135 Recommended changes to the Aldermen's Office Mileage Reimbursement Policy. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Tolliver to approve this item. 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 25-0182 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the city of Aurora and Jamie Gilmore and a third amendment to the redevelopment agreement with Urban Equity Properties (UEP) for the purpose of facilitating the redevelopment of the vacant commercial space located at the ground level at 2 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, responded to questions. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions. Chef Jamie Gilmore introduced herself to the City Council and 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: 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 Enactment No: R25-085 25-0188 A Resolution approving the execution of an agreement with the Kane County Health Department for an Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Vending Machine at the Aurora Transit Center. Adam Pauley was recognized and thanked for his work on this item. Alderman Laesch requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. 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 Enactment No: R25-086 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 REPORT There were no Reports at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 25-0206 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. 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. ADJOURN Alderwoman Smith made a public comment regarding recent remarks posted about her on social media. A motion was made by Alderman Laesch and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Submitted by: _____________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 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. 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