Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 6, 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
December 06, 2016
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor O'Connor called the meeting to order at 5:10 P.M. and the roll was
called.
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
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 15, 2016
16-01082 Approval of the Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to
approve and file the Minutes from the November 1, 2016. The motion carried by
a voice vote.
16-01144 Approval of the Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman
to approve and file the Minutes from the November 1, 2016. The motion carried
by a voice vote with an abstention from Alderman Garza.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Monday, November 21, 2016 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00781 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned
Development on the Property located at 407 S. Lake Street.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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Enactment No: O16-082
16-00782 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for a Gas Station (2381) Use on
Lot 1 of Marshalls Addition Subdivision located at 407 S. Lake Street
being the west side of Lake Street between Gale Street and Prairie
Street.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-374
16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled
"Telecommunications Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora
Code of Ordinances
Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Counsel, presented an overview of the amendments
and updates for items 16-00924 and 16-00925. Stephane Phifer, Director of Planning
and Zoning, was also present to answer questions.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-083
16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Article X of the Aurora Code Of
Ordinances entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of
Way"
Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Counsel, presented an overview of the amendments
and updates for items 16-00924 and 16-00925. Stephane Phifer, Director of Planning
and Zoning, was also present to answer questions.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-084
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee and Finance Committee met on
Thursday, December 1, 2016 and reviewed the following items:
16-01030 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial
Amendment (2016 - #3) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Revision
to Section 108 Economic Development Program Activity Description
(PUBLIC HEARING).
Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, Tim Rater, President & Chief Executive Officer
at the Paramount Theater, Will Woodley, Director of Development at Community
Builders, Kirk Albinson, Project Manager at Community Builders provided an
overview of the proposed development agreement and funding for the project in items
16-01030, 16-01137 and 16-01138. Alderman Mervine disclosed he had a previous
working relationship with Kirk Albinson, and that it would not impact the project being
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discussed.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R16-386
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 22, 2016 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
16-01021 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water
and sewer repair materials .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-375
16-01027 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company's bid for the purchase
of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for the Central Garage Fueling
Station.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-376
16-01048 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Traffic Control Corporation for Central System
Inspection and Maintenance .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-377
16-01089 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area
Number #188 Children’s Learning Adventure, DuPage County, in the
City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING) .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-085
16-01090 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area
Number #189 Unilock Chicago, Inc., Kane County, in the City of
Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING).
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-086
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16-01091 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
Number #190 Sequel - 998 Corporate Boulevard, Kane County, in the
City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING) .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-087
16-01096 A Resolution Approving of a change order in the amount of $111,913
for final payment to Thorne Electric Company for the New York Street
and Galena Blvd two way conversion.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-381
16-01097 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Resolution R15-261
Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement
between the City of Aurora and JTE Family Properties, LLC for the
Property Located at 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, Illinois
Alderman Mesiacos said he would abstain from any discussion on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-382
16-01101 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of
the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel
Operators' Occupation Tax .
Cort Carlson, Executive Director of the AACVB, provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-383
The Finance Committee held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
and reviewed the following item:
16-01108 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2017 And Ending December 31, 2017 In Lieu Of
Passage Of An Appropriation Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING) .
Stacy Hamling, Assistant Finance Director, spoke regarding the budget being
proposed and how the budget supports the priorities of the City.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O16-088
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Commitee and the Planning & Development Committee met on
Thursday, December 1 and reviewed the following items:
16-01137 A Resolution Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement
between the City of Aurora, The Aurora Metropolitan Exposition,
Auditorium and Office Building Authority and Aurora Arts Center
Developer LLC for the Property Located at 5 East Galena Boulevard
and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Commercial
Project.
Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, Tim Rater, President & Chief Executive Officer
at the Paramount Theater, Will Woodley, Director of Development at Community
Builders, Kirk Albinson, Project Manager at Community Builders provided an
overview of the proposed development agreement and funding for the project in items
16-01030, 16-01137 and 16-01138. Alderman Mervine disclosed he had a previous
working relationship with Kirk Albinson, and that it would not impact the project being
discussed.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R16-384
16-01138 A Resolution authorizing the execution of development agreement with
Aurora revitalization owner LLC for the property located at 5 East
Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre
Residential Project.
Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, Tim Rater, President & Chief Executive Officer
at the Paramount Theater, Will Woodley, Director of Development at Community
Builders, Kirk Albinson, Project Manager at Community Builders provided an
overview of the proposed development agreement and funding for the project in items
16-01030, 16-01137 and 16-01138. Alderman Mervine disclosed he had a previous
working relationship with Kirk Albinson, and that it would not impact the project being
discussed.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R16-385
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operation Committee Met On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 and
Reviewed the Following Item:
16-01033 A Traffic Study for the Pennsbury Lane and Bennett Place
intersection. Ward 10, Alderman Johnson.
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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,
November 21, 2016 and Reviewed the Following Items:
16-01074 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and
Sewer Maintenance Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-378
16-01083 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for J. B. Industries - New Water Service - 601 N. Farnsworth Av.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-379
16-01084 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
for 1500 N. Farnsworth Av. Daycare .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R16-380
MAYOR’S REPORT
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-01115 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned
Development, and to change the underlying zoning district from R-1
One Family Dwelling District to M-1 Manufacturing - Limited District on
the property located at 285 NE Industrial Drive being north of Sullivan
Road, west of Industrial drive and south of Mettel Road (Anthony
Salerno, Sr. - 16-01115 / AU10/2-16.155-Rz/Su/PD - TV - Ward 1)
This Petition was Forwarded to the Planning Commission to the DST Staff
Council (Planning Council)
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to
go into a Closed Session after the conclusion of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin
and Alderman O'Connor
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Donnell
to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion carried by a voice
vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 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
Tuesday
December 06, 2016
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 15, 2016
16-01082 Approval of the Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
16-01144 Approval of the Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Monday, November 21, 2016
and Reviewed the Following Items:
16-00781 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development on
the Property located at 407 S. Lake Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00782 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for a Gas Station (2381) Use on Lot 1 of
Marshalls Addition Subdivision located at 407 S. Lake Street being the west
side of Lake Street between Gale Street and Prairie Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Telecommunications
Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Article X of the Aurora Code Of
Ordinances entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of Way"
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee and Finance Committee met on
Thursday, December 1, 2016 and reviewed the following items:
16-01030 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2016
- #3) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and Revision to Section 108 Economic Development
Program Activity Description .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 22, 2016 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
16-01021 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and
sewer repair materials .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01027 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company's bid for the purchase of
unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for the Central Garage Fueling Station.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01048 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
with Traffic Control Corporation for Central System Inspection and
Maintenance.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01089 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number
#188 Children’s Learning Adventure, DuPage County, in the City of Aurora and
Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01090 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number
#189 Unilock Chicago, Inc., Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing
for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01091 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
#190 Sequel - 998 Corporate Boulevard, Kane County, in the City of Aurora
and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection
Therewith.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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16-01096 A Resolution Approving of a change order in the amount of $111,913 for final
payment to Thorne Electric Company for the New York Street and Galena Blvd
two way conversion.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01097 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Resolution R15-261 Authorizing
the Execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City of
Aurora and JTE Family Properties, LLC for the Property Located at 1032 Prairie
Street, Aurora, Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01101 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of the
Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel Operators'
Occupation Tax.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
The Finance Committee held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
and reviewed the following item:
16-01108 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2017 And Ending December 31, 2017 In Lieu Of Passage Of An
Appropriation Ordinance .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Commitee and the Planning & Development Committee met on
Thursday, December 1 and reviewed the following items:
16-01137 A Resolution Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between
the City of Aurora, The Aurora Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office
Building Authority and Aurora Arts Center Developer LLC for the Property
Located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora
Arts Centre Commercial Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
16-01138 A Resolution authorizing the execution of development agreement with Aurora
revitalization owner LLC for the property located at 5 East Galena Boulevard
and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Residential Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operation Committee Met On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 and
Reviewed the Following Item:
16-01033 A Traffic Study for the Pennsbury Lane and Bennett Place intersection. Ward
10, Alderman Johnson.
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 Monday,
November 21, 2016 and Reviewed the Following Items:
16-01074 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
16-01083 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for J. B.
Industries - New Water Service - 601 N. Farnsworth Av.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
16-01084 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 1500
N. Farnsworth Av. Daycare.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
16-01115 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development, and to
change the underlying zoning district from R-1 One Family Dwelling District to
M-1 Manufacturing - Limited District on the property located at 285 NE
Industrial Drive being north of Sullivan Road, west of Industrial drive and south
of Mettel Road (Anthony Salerno, Sr. - 16-01115 / AU10/2-16.155-Rz/Su/PD -
TV - Ward 1)
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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