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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 April 22, 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 6:00 p.m. and the roll was called. Alderman Saville was not present for the initial roll call but entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m. and was, therefore, marked present for the meeting. Present: 11 - 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 and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Ron Woerman 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 members of the 2025 IHSA State Scholastic Bowl Champions from Waubonsee Valley High School. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Angela Collier. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Announcements were made by the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs regarding Earth Day and upcoming Arbor Day tree plantings, specifically those in honor of Alderman Bill Donnell. There is an upcoming Fox River Cleanup Event and an Electronics Recycling Event. April is National Volunteer Month. Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to William Smalls Jr., the Chairperson of the City of Aurora Human Relations Commission, in appreciation of his service on behalf of the City of Aurora. Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to the IHSA State Championship Scholastic Bowl Team. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There were no Mayoral Appointments. STAFF REPORT 25-0217 Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (A.R.E.A.) First Quarter Report. Kelly O'Brien, Jessica Medrano, Don Pilmer and David Dibo presented the First Quarter Report for the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Angela Collier spoke to express her appreciation for assistance she received from elected officials and staff in the opening of her new business. 2. Laura Evans spoke regarding the proposed truck stop on Eola and Diehl. 3. Bruce Goldsmith thanked the City for opportunities that his family has received here over the last 100 years. 4. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding City finances. 5. Adam Pauley thanked the City for the opportunities he has as a resident of Aurora. PUBLIC HEARING There was no Public Hearing at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council 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 Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Laesch and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to remove item 25-307 from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. With the removal of item 25-307 to Unfinished Business, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda 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 Laesch 25-0127 A Resolution approving estimated payments not to exceed $114,000.00 to Suburban Law Enforcement Academy for police recruit training in 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-123 25-0221 A Resolution to award the 2025 Manhole Rehabilitation to National Power Rodding Corp. (NPR) in the bid amount of $391,272. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-124 25-0242 A Resolution Awarding the bid to Service Sanitation, Inc. located in Aurora, Illinois for Portable Toilet Rental/Service for various City of Aurora Divisions This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-125 25-0243 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Foodiva, LLC d/b/a Bawarchi Biryanis at 4250 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-126 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 25-0247 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Harvest Point 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-2 One-Family Dwelling District and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space And Drainage for the property located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-025 25-0248 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone approximately 0.3 acres of the property located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road 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: O25-026 25-0249 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lots 1-62 of Harvest Point Subdivision, on vacant land located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-127 25-0252 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL/CIO. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-128 25-0253 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc., maximum amount of $153,789.00 and appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for City's Safe Routes to School Projects in SD129, SD131, & SD204. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-129 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 25-0260 A Resolution authorizing Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to provide professional engineering services to the Water Production Division for a new water well construction project, in an amount not to exceed of $195,990. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-130 25-0262 A Resolution authorizing Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Church Road Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project for the Water Production Division in the not to exceed amount of $206,149. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-131 . 25-0268 A Resolution to approve a rental agreement with East Aurora School District 131 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-132 25-0269 A Resolution to approve a rental agreement with West Aurora School District 129 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-133 25-0271 A Resolution to award the Chatham Road/Circle Water Main Improvements project, located in Ward 5 to Miller Pipeline, LLC., in the bid amount of $721,605.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-134 25-0273 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with Rubino Engineering in the amount of $67,055.00 for materials testing at RiverEdge Park. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-135 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 25-0277 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Kathryn's Place at 1300 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-136 25-0278 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing or their designee to execute a service agreement with Oxcart Permit Systems, LLC for the creation and processing of online overweight and over-sized commercial motor vehicle permit applications. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-137 25-0286 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to execute contracts with electricity suppliers to provide electricity to the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-138 25-0288 A Resolution authorizing the execution of sales tax revenue sharing agreement with Valley Honda to modernize and expand its existing dealership location. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-139 25-0290 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 8 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-027 25-0291 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) from 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2028. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-140 25-0319 An Ordinance amending Chapter 27, specifically Sec. 27-176 "Parking Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, Truck Trailers and Truck Tractors in Residential Districts." This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 Enactment No: O25-028 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 25-0318 Approval of the Minutes of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 25-0334 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for BNSF Eola Rail Yard Expansion, Railroad West of Farnsworth and East of McClure Road. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-141 25-0338 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Marmion for the property located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-029 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 25-0077 A Resolution approving renewal of an Agreement for Consulting Services with Marketplace.city 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite, 1000, Chicago IL 60606, for the purpose of performing technology purchasing services for a three-year term with an additional two-year option for a total award of $375,000. Jeff Anderson, Deputy CIO - City of Aurora, presented. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented. Representatives from Marketplace.city presented. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid Nay: 3- Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Bugg and Laesch Enactment No: R25-142 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with Separate Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the Property located at the Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions. Tracy Vacek, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions. Project Managers representing the applicants responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Baid that an additional condition of the conditional use be no advertising by the applicant on the tollway. The motion carried without objection. A subsequent motion was made by Alderwoman Baid and seconded by Alderman Saville that an additional condition of the conditional use be that additional landscaping is required. The motion carried without objection. The motion on the underlying item with the addition of the conditions contained in the two subsequent motions 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 Laesch Enactment No: O25-030 25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for property located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith 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 Laesch Enactment No: R25-143 25-0308 A Resolution approving the appointment of Matthew T. Thomas as Police Chief. A motion was made by Alderman 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 Laesch Enactment No: R25-144 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 25-0307 A Resolution approving the appointment of Steven A. Stemmet as Deputy Police Chief. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R25-145 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. 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 Laesch 25-0339 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement with Middle Prairie LLC, Aurora Broadway LLC, and Knightsbridge Global, Ltd and a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of real property located at 35 N Broadway. 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 Laesch Enactment No: R25-146 25-0340 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned property located at 922 Garfield Ave., Aurora, IL 60506. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 Laesch Enactment No: R25-147 REPORT There were no reports at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 25-0341 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Tolliver to approve and pay the bills. 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 Laesch CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. 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. 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