Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 6, 2018
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
February 06, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:08 P.M. and the roll was called.
Present 12 - 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
Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
18-0075 Approval of the Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, January 25, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-00870 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement
with the Owners of Record Providing for R-4A(S) Two-Family Dwelling
District with a Special Use, OS-1(S) Conservation, Open Space, and
Drainage District with a Special Use, and P(S) Park and Recreation
District with a Special Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed
to the City of Aurora located on the east side of Commons Drive south of
75th Street being Vacant Land in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois 60504
Jill Morgan, Planner, and petitioner, Matt Pagoria, M/I Homes of Chicago, was present
who spoke regarding the project discussed in Items 17-00870, 17-00871, 17-00872 and
17-00873.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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17-00871 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located on
the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street to the City of
Aurora, Illinois, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement
Jill Morgan, Planner, and petitioner, Matt Pagoria, M/I Homes of Chicago, was present
who spoke regarding the project discussed in Items 17-00870, 17-00871, 17-00872 and
17-00873.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
17-00872 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development,
Approving the District 204 Plan Description and Amending Ordinance
Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map
attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of R-4A(S) Two-Family Dwelling
District with a Special Use, OS-1(S) Conservation, Open Space, and
Drainage District with a Special Use, and P(S) Park and Recreation
District with a Special Use for the property located on the east side of
Commons Drive south of 75th Street
Jill Morgan, Planner, and petitioner, Matt Pagoria, M/I Homes of Chicago, was present
who spoke regarding the project discussed in Items 17-00870, 17-00871, 17-00872 and
17-00873.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
17-00873 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lot 1-43 of
District 204 Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of
Commons Drive south of 75th Street
Jill Morgan, Planner, and petitioner, Matt Pagoria, M/I Homes of Chicago, was present
who spoke regarding the project discussed in Items 17-00870, 17-00871, 17-00872 and
17-00873.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
18-0025 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments
(2018 - #1) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
Act (HOME) Programs
Rick Guzman, Neighborhood Development Manager, spoke briefly regarding the item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-022
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
17-01179 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving the Final
Plat for CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase Two located south of Diehl Road,
north and south of the Prairie Path, west of 2905 Diehl Road
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This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
Enactment No: PDFNL18-001
17-01180 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving a Final
Plan on Lot 1 and Lot 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision , Phase Two located at
2705, 2805, 2905 Diehl Road for an Electronic Data Storage Center and
Stormwater Management Facility Use
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
Enactment No: PDFNL18-002
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On January 23, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0027 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase two six
inch trailer mounted diesel pumps from Xylem Dewatering Solutions for
the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-020
18-0040 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
Cooperative in the amount of $31 ,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department
from Zoll Medical Corporation .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-021
18-0050 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Schoppe
Design Associates, Inc. for planning consulting services for the Route 59
Corridor Comprehensive Plan Update. (Schoppe Design Associates,
Inc. - 18-0050 / KDWK-17.169-COMP - AM - WARD 10)
Stephane Phifer, Director of Planning and Sustainability, spoke briefly regarding the
item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-023
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Government Operations Committee Met On January 23, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0008 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Lazaro RS Corp.
Inc. d/b/a La Quinta De Los Reyes, 36 E New York Street, Aurora, IL) .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-019
17-01214 A Parking Study for Best Place and Linda Court. Ward 5, Alderman
Franco.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0004 A Traffic Study for the N Highland Avenue and W New York intersection.
Ward 4, Alderman Donnell.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0023 Change of Date: Girls Run the World 5K to June 2, 2018 at Phillips Park.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
18-0034 Presentation on keeping Aurora's waterways clean .
Mark Phipps, Engineer, provided a presentation regarding keeping Aurora's waterways
clean.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
NEW BUSINESS
18-0072 A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the Aurora Election Commission, the City of
Aurora, and Kane County, dated November 15, 2017 .
Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel, spoke briefly regarding the item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-024
SPEAKERS
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There were no speakers present.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor spoke regarding being a judge for the School District 204 Marketing Project
for the Route 59 Corridor. The winning team came up with the slogan "Shop wine and
dine on route 59". At Naperville's City Council meeting tonight they will announce the
winner, Waubonsie Valley High School.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
17-01207 A Resolution Appointing John Perkins and Reappointing Timothy Oelker
to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R18-016
18-0087 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Vincent Gaddis and Reappointing Robert
Lundquist to the Aurora Human Relations Commission.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R18-017
18-0090 A Resolution Appointing Martin Lyons to the Aurora Firefighters Pension
Fund Board.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R18-018
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
Alderman Garza provided an overview of the actvities and vision of the 2nd Ward.
Alderman Jenkins made an announcement regarding the Quad County African
American Chamber of Commerce jazz brunch event was very well attended. He
thanked those who were able to attend.
Alderman Mesiacos- Aurora Boxing Club is having an event on February 7, 2018 to
accept donated boxing equipment.
Alderman Mervine announced a black history month event at Metea Valley High
School.
Alderman Saville announced the new location of the Marie Wilkinson's Food Pantry is
having a ribbon cutting at East High.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins
to adjourn this meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Th motion carried by
voice vote. This meeting was adjourned at 6:06 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
February 06, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
18-0075 Approval of the Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, January 25, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-00870 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the
Owners of Record Providing for R-4A(S) Two-Family Dwelling District with a
Special Use, OS-1(S) Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage District with a
Special Use, and P(S) Park and Recreation District with a Special Use zoning for
the territory which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located on the east side of
Commons Drive south of 75th Street being Vacant Land in DuPage County,
Aurora Illinois 60504
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
17-00871 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located on the east
side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street to the City of Aurora, Illinois, pursuant
to an Approved Annexation Agreement
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
17-00872 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, Approving the
District 204 Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the
Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying
zoning of R-4A(S) Two-Family Dwelling District with a Special Use, OS-1(S)
Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage District with a Special Use, and P(S)
Park and Recreation District with a Special Use for the property located on the
east side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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17-00873 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lot 1-43 of District 204
Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons Drive south
of 75th Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0025 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments (2018 - #1)
to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Programs
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
17-01179 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving the Final Plat for
CyrusOne Subdivision, Phase Two located south of Diehl Road, north and south of
the Prairie Path, west of 2905 Diehl Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (FINAL/APPEALABLE)
17-01180 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot
1 and Lot 2 of CyrusOne Subdivision , Phase Two located at 2705, 2805, 2905
Diehl Road for an Electronic Data Storage Center and Stormwater Management
Facility Use
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (FINAL/APPEALABLE)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On January 23, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0027 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase two six inch trailer
mounted diesel pumps from Xylem Dewatering Solutions for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0040 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
Cooperative in the amount of $31 ,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll
Medical Corporation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0050 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Schoppe Design
Associates, Inc. for planning consulting services for the Route 59 Corridor
Comprehensive Plan Update. (Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. - 18-0050 /
KDWK-17.169-COMP - AM - WARD 10)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On January 23, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0008 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Lazaro RS Corp. Inc. d/b/a La
Quinta De Los Reyes, 36 E New York Street, Aurora, IL) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
17-01214 A Parking Study for Best Place and Linda Court. Ward 5, Alderman Franco.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0004 A Traffic Study for the N Highland Avenue and W New York intersection. Ward 4,
Alderman Donnell.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0023 Change of Date: Girls Run the World 5K to June 2, 2018 at Phillips Park.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
18-0034 Presentation on keeping Aurora's waterways clean .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: (INFORMATION ONLY)
NEW BUSINESS
18-0072 A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the Aurora Election Commission, the City of Aurora, and
Kane County, dated November 15, 2017 .
SPEAKERS
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
17-01207 A Resolution Appointing John Perkins and Reappointing Timothy Oelker to the
Aurora Civil Service Commission.
18-0087 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Vincent Gaddis and Reappointing Robert Lundquist
to the Aurora Human Relations Commission.
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18-0090 A Resolution Appointing Martin Lyons to the Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund
Board.
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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