Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · June 16, 2015
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
June 16, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Mayor
Weisner and the Roll was called.
Present 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany
Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns ,
Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne
Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, and Alderman Bob O'Connor
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2015
15-00493 Approval of the Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be approved and filed. The motion carried.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
15-00231 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning
Property from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3(S) One Family Dwelling,
and Establishing a Special Use Planned Development and Approving
the Plan Description for 0.13 Acres located at 20 N. Chestnut Street,
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Tracy Vacek of the Planning and Zoning Department spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-026
15-00375 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for
Duke Parkway and Vacating a Portion of a City Easement, north of
Ferry Road in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502 (Duke Realty -
L15-00375 / WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10) (Public Hearing
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(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O15-033
15-00377 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for Unit Three of Butterfield East
Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois
60502
Tracy Vacek of the Planning and Zoning presented Sue Bergdoll of Duke Parkway
which spoke briefly on this item .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-154
15-00378 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and
107 for Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry
Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-155
15-00380 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on Lot 1 and 2 for of
Metro 59 Subdivision located on Station Boulevard between Meridian
Parkway and Meridian Lake Drive in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois
Tracy Vacek of the Planning and Zoning spoke briefly on this item and introduced
Danial Dash of Next Generation which spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-027
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
15-00286 A Resolution setting fees for the City of Aurora's Rental Licensing
Program.
This Resolution was returned to the Finance Committee
Enactment No: R15-169
15-00461 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora, Illinois, Ascertaining the Prevailing
Wage Rate of Wages for Laborers, Mechanics, and other Workers
Employed in Public Works Projects .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-029
15-00462 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement with
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SprintCom, Inc. for the Placement and Operation of Communication
Facilities on the Monopole located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road,
Aurora, Ilinois.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-030
15-00465 A Resolution to Purchase iPerl Water Meters and SmartPoint
Transceiver Units from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Carol Stream,
Illinois as the annual division budget allows for the Water Meter and
Reading Device Change-Out Program.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-156
15-00466 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2014 and Ending December 31, 2014
(Amendment #2 for the 2014 Fiscal Year) .
Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-031
15-00475 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48, Article II, Section 48-57 Entitled
"Charges For Services" Of The Aurora Code Of Ordinances .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-032
15-00476 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the
Maintenance of Municipal Streets .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-157
15-00487 A Resolution Awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-39 to
Bluestone Design Build to Provide Exhibit Design/Build Services for
the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Museum in the
Amount of $246,000.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-159
15-00488 A Resolution authorizing submittal of a Surface Transportation
Program (STP) funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors
in connection with the Eola Road (Montgomery Road to 87th Street)
Project, Section 10-00292-00-WR .
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(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-160
15-00489 A Resolution authorizing submittal of a Surface Transportation
Program (STP) funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors
in connection with the East New York Street (Farnsworth to Welsh)
Reconstruction Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-161
15-00492 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve the
Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of
Illinois and the Phase III Engineering Services Agreement with HR
Green, Inc. for the Indian Trail Road (Orchard Road to Edgelawn
Drive) Resurfacing Project, MFT Section # 15-00305-00-RS, and the
City Clerk to sign the associated Motor Fuel Tax Resolution in the
amount of $187,600.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-162
15-00510 A Resolution Approving the creation of a Neighborhood Group Support
Program.
Dan Barriero, Chief Community Service Officer, Commander Kristen Zieman and
Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, spoke on this item and addressed questions
from some of the Alderman.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-163
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee has requested a Special meeting for Tuesday, June 16,
2015 to review the following item:
15-00533 A Resolution to Execute a Professional Engineering Contract with
WBK Associates Ltd for Phase I Engineering for construction of the
Aurora Transportation Center Regional Facility Enhancements Project.
Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and Zoning
Stephanie Phifer and Kelsy of spoke briefly on this item and answered some
of the Aldermans questions.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-164
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REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
15-00082 An Ordinance Deleting Chapter 29, Art. II, Section 29-20.1 entitled
"Vehicle Seizure and Impoundment" and Amending Chapter 29, Art.
Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Council, spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-024
15-00090 An Ordinance Creating Article III of Chapter 46 of the Aurora Code of
Ordinance Entitled "Private Property Immobilization" Establishing a
Licensing Program for the Immobilization of Vehicles on Private
Property
Commander Groom of the Aurora Police Department spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-025
15-00451 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the City of Aurora's Code of
Ordinances titled "Peddlers and Solicitors".
Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Council, spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O15-028
15-00280 A Traffic Study for Foxridge Court. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00307 A Traffic Study for Ridge Avenue. Ward 7, Alderman Hart-Burns
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00449 Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Fox Fire District Cub Scout Day Camp,
July 12-18, 2015 from 7:30am to 7:30pm at Phillips Park.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00478 The Compassion Foundation is requesting approval to dump miniature
ducks off of the West Downer Place Bridge and collect the ducks at
the finish line near Sci-Tech as part of its Lucky Ducky Derby activities
on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
15-00479 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a
contract with Copenhaver Construction for the Kensington Place and
Russell Avenue Raingardens.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-158
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
15-00514 A Resolution Appointing Helen Ratzlow and Earle Robertson, and
reappointing Veva Romania Walton and Warren Barton to the Block
Grant Working Committee.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R15-153
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00529 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for The Estate Homes of Verona
Ridge Subdivision Unit 4 (Orleans RHIL, LP - L15-00529 /
SG12/3-15.100-Fsd - TV - Ward 5)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the DST Staff Council
(Planning Council)
CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that at the close
of this meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss Property
Aquisition, exception Section 2(c)(5) and Closed Session Minutes, exception
Section 2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes this meeting to be
closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to record the vote of
each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried.
ADJOURN
Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:53 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote.
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
June 16, 2015
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2015
15-00493 Approval of the Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On June 11, 2015 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
15-00231 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property from
R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3(S) One Family Dwelling, and Establishing a
Special Use Planned Development and Approving the Plan Description for 0.13
Acres located at 20 N. Chestnut Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00375 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Duke
Parkway and Vacating a Portion of a City Easement, north of Ferry Road in
DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502 (Duke Realty - L15-00375 /
WI33/3-15.083-Fsd/Fpn - TV - Ward 10) (Public Hearing at City Council - June
23, 2015)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00377 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for Unit Three of Butterfield East
Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00378 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 4, 6, 103, 104, 105 and 107 for
Unit Three of Butterfield East Subdivision located at Ferry Road and Duke
Parkway, Aurora, Illinois 60502
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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15-00380 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on Lot 1 and 2 for of Metro 59
Subdivision located on Station Boulevard between Meridian Parkway and
Meridian Lake Drive in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On June 9, 2015 and Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00286 A Resolution setting fees for the City of Aurora's Rental Licensing Program .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION 3-0
15-00461 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora, Illinois, Ascertaining the Prevailing Wage
Rate of Wages for Laborers, Mechanics, and other Workers Employed in Public
Works Projects.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
15-00462 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement with SprintCom,
Inc. for the Placement and Operation of Communication Facilities on the
Monopole located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road, Aurora, Ilinois.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
15-00465 A Resolution to Purchase iPerl Water Meters and SmartPoint Transceiver
Units from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Carol Stream, Illinois as the annual
division budget allows for the Water Meter and Reading Device Change-Out
Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00466 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2014 and Ending December 31, 2014 (Amendment #2 for the 2014
Fiscal Year).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
15-00475 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48, Article II, Section 48-57 Entitled "Charges
For Services" Of The Aurora Code Of Ordinances .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
15-00476 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement
with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Municipal
Streets.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00487 A Resolution Awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-39 to Bluestone
Design Build to Provide Exhibit Design/Build Services for the Grand Army of the
Republic (GAR) Memorial Museum in the Amount of $246,000 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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15-00488 A Resolution authorizing submittal of a Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors in connection with the
Eola Road (Montgomery Road to 87th Street) Project, Section
10-00292-00-WR..
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00489 A Resolution authorizing submittal of a Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funding request to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors in connection with the
East New York Street (Farnsworth to Welsh) Reconstruction Project, Section
14-00210-02-PV..
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00492 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve the Local Agency
Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois and the Phase III
Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for the Indian Trail Road
(Orchard Road to Edgelawn Drive) Resurfacing Project, MFT Section #
15-00305-00-RS, and the City Clerk to sign the associated Motor Fuel Tax
Resolution in the amount of $187,600.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00510 A Resolution Approving the creation of a Neighborhood Group Support
Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee has requested a Special meeting for Tuesday, June 16,
2015 to review the following item:
15-00533 A Resolution to Execute a Professional Engineering Contract with WBK
Associates Ltd for Phase I Engineering for construction of the Aurora
Transportation Center Regional Facility Enhancements Project.
PENDING COMMITTEE APPROVAL
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On June 9, 2015 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
15-00082 An Ordinance Deleting Chapter 29, Art. II, Section 29-20.1 entitled "Vehicle
Seizure and Impoundment" and Amending Chapter 29, Art.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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15-00090 An Ordinance Creating Article III of Chapter 46 of the Aurora Code of
Ordinance Entitled "Private Property Immobilization" Establishing a Licensing
Program for the Immobilization of Vehicles on Private Property
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00451 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the City of Aurora's Code of Ordinances
titled "Peddlers and Solicitors".
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
15-00280 A Traffic Study for Foxridge Court. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
15-00307 A Traffic Study for Ridge Avenue. Ward 7, Alderman Hart-Burns
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION
ONLY)
15-00449 Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Fox Fire District Cub Scout Day Camp, July
12-18, 2015 from 7:30am to 7:30pm at Phillips Park.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
15-00478 The Compassion Foundation is requesting approval to dump miniature ducks
off of the West Downer Place Bridge and collect the ducks at the finish line
near Sci-Tech as part of its Lucky Ducky Derby activities on Saturday, July 25,
2015 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On June 8, 2015 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
15-00479 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Copenhaver Construction for the Kensington Place and Russell Avenue
Raingardens.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
15-00514 A Resolution Appointing Helen Ratzlow and Earle Robertson, and reappointing
Veva Romania Walton and Warren Barton to the Block Grant Working
Committee.
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REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
15-00529 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for The Estate Homes of Verona Ridge
Subdivision Unit 4 (Orleans RHIL, LP - L15-00529 / SG12/3-15.100-Fsd - TV -
Ward 5)
ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION
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