Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 18, 2016
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
October 18, 2016
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order
at 5:09 P.M. and the roll was called. Alderman Johnson was not present at roll
call, but arrived at 5:18 P.M.
Present 12 - 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
Absent 1 - Mayor Tom Weisner
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
16-00983 Approval of the Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to
approve and file the minutes from the Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Committee of
the Whole Meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote.
PRESENTATION
16-00999 Fiestas Patrias Parade Float Winner.
The Presentation for the Fiestas Patrias Float Winner was made to Associacion
Catolica Guadalupana de San Jose.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for Thursday,
October 13, 2016 was cancelled.
16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled
"Telecommunications Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora
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Code of Ordinances
(HELD)
16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the Aurora Code Of
Ordinances adding a new Article VI entitled "Wireless Communication
Facilities"
(HELD)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
16-00765 A Resolution Approving additional payments to Hertz Local Addition,
Des Plains, Illinois for the rental of vehicles for the Aurora Police
Department.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-336
16-00945 A Resolution Designating the Invesco Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio as
an Authorized Depository of the City .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-338
16-00977 A Resolution Approving a Property Tax Abatement with Duke Realty
for Intersection Improvements at State Route 59 and Duke Parkway in
the Butterfield Corporate Park, Aurora, Illinois.
Dave Hulseberg, Invest Aurora, spoke regarding the item and the pending application
with the State for EDGE funds through the Illinois Department of Commerce. After the
announcement has been made regarding the additional funds from the State of
Illinois the identity of the business will be released.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
16-00982 A Resolution Authorizing a contract with KLF Enterprises of Markham,
Illinois for the Demolition and Site Restoration of 1126 S 4th St.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-342
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00972 A Resolution Amending the City of Aurora Traffic Calming Policy.
Eric Gallt, City Traffic Engineer, spoke regarding updates to the Traffic Calming
Policy. These changes follow current and best practices.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-341
16-00864 A Parking Study for S. Randall Road in the 500 and 600 blocks.
Wards 4 and 5, Aldermen Donnell and Franco.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00866 A Traffic Study for the Lundquist Drive and Shenandoah Drive
intersection. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg .
(INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00867 A Traffic Study for Summerlin Drive. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00906 A Traffic Study for North Avenue and S. East Avenue intersection.
Ward 2, Alderman Garza.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00958 Request for Charitable Solicitation Campaign permits by Girl Scouts of
Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana for their door-to-door Fall
Product Sales October 1, 2016 to October 23, 2016.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00959 Request for Charitable Solicitation Campaign permits by the Girl
Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana for their
door-to-door Annual Cookie Sales January 1, 2017 to January 22,
2017
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, October
10 and Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00964 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for Spartan House - 1032 Prairie St.
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from any discussion on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-339
16-00965 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance
security for Butterfield Unit 3 - Lot 6 : Fellowes - 2850 Duke Parkway
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-340
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00993 A Resolution Appointing Anthony Stanford and Dr. Eva Serrano and
Reappointing Jeffrey Butler and Maria Lozano to the Aurora Public
Library Board.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R16-333
16-00997 A Resolution Appointing Yanet Garcia and Laquita Haynes and
Reappointing Bill Powell to the Aurora Housing Authority Board.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R16-334
16-00998 A Resolution Reappointing Gina Moga and Christine Goerlich Weber
to the Aurora Civic Center Authority.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R16-335
CLOSED SESSION
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A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
for City Council to enter into a Closed Session following the Committee of the
Whole meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin and Alderman
O'Connor
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine
to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The motion carried by a voice
vote. This meeting was adjourned at 5:37 P.M.
Submitted by: _____________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
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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-revised
Tuesday
October 18, 2016
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
16-00983 Approval of the Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
PRESENTATION
16-00999 Fiestas Patrias Parade Float Winner.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for Thursday,
October 13, 2016 was cancelled.
16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Telecommunications
Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
This item was held at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tueday, September 20,
2016.
16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the Aurora Code Of Ordinances adding
a new Article VI entitled "Wireless Communication Facilities"
This item was held at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tueday, September 20,
2016.
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
16-00765 A Resolution Approving additional payments to Hertz Local Addition, Des
Plains, Illinois for the rental of vehicles for the Aurora Police Department .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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16-00945 A Resolution Designating the Invesco Premier Tax-Exempt Portfolio as an
Authorized Depository of the City .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00977 A Resolution Approving a Property Tax Abatement with Duke Realty for
Intersection Improvements at State Route 59 and Duke Parkway in the
Butterfield Corporate Park, Aurora, Illinois.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00982 A Resolution Authorizing a contract with KLF Enterprises of Markham, Illinois
for the Demolition and Site Restoration of 1126 S 4th St.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00972 A Resolution Amending the City of Aurora Traffic Calming Policy.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00864 A Parking Study for S. Randall Road in the 500 and 600 blocks. Wards 4 and
5, Aldermen Donnell and Franco.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00866 A Traffic Study for the Lundquist Drive and Shenandoah Drive intersection.
Ward 9, Alderman Bugg.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00867 A Traffic Study for Summerlin Drive. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: DENIAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00906 A Traffic Study for North Avenue and S. East Avenue intersection. Ward 2,
Alderman Garza.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: DENIAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00958 Request for Charitable Solicitation Campaign permits by Girl Scouts of Greater
Chicago and Northwest Indiana for their door-to-door Fall Product Sales
October 1, 2016 to October 23, 2016.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
16-00959 Request for Charitable Solicitation Campaign permits by the Girl Scouts of
Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana for their door-to-door Annual Cookie
Sales January 1, 2017 to January 22, 2017
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, October
10 and Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00964 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Spartan House - 1032 Prairie St.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2- ABSTAIN 1
16-00965 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Butterfield Unit 3 - Lot 6 : Fellowes - 2850 Duke Parkway
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
16-00993 A Resolution Appointing Anthony Stanford and Dr. Eva Serrano and
Reappointing Jeffrey Butler and Maria Lozano to the Aurora Public Library
Board.
16-00997 A Resolution Appointing Yanet Garcia and Laquita Haynes and Reappointing
Bill Powell to the Aurora Housing Authority Board.
16-00998 A Resolution Reappointing Gina Moga and Christine Goerlich Weber to the
Aurora Civic Center Authority.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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