Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 20, 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 20, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 5:03 P.M.
and the roll was called.
Present 13 - 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 Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins,
Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018
18-0121 Approval of the Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this agenda item 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, February 15, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-01212 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning the
Property Located at 907 South River Street from R-3, One Family
Dwelling District to NC, Neighborhood Commercial District
A representative from the petitioner, The Flooring Guys, was present
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O18-016
18-0098 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Loreen Drive to McKesson Street
located south of Diehl, in Kane County, Aurora , Illinois
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(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O18-017
18-0103 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Indian Trail, Indian Trail Road, New
Indian Trail Road, West Indian Trail Road, East Indian Trail Road, and
Indian Trail Drive to W. Indian Trail and E. Indian Trail in Kane and
DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O18-018
18-0106 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Roadway Agreement for
Commons Drive from the terminus at Thatcher Drive to the terminus at
Stonehaven Subdivision Unit 1 in DuPage County, Aurora , Illinois 60504
Jill Morgan, Planner, provided a summary on the item. Matt Pagoria was also present
from M/I Homes.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-047
18-0111 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Dayward's Court to Daywards
Court located north of 5th Avenue and west of Harriet Avenue, in Kane
County, Aurora, Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O18-019
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0042 A Resolution to obtain City Council authorization for a professional
services agreement with National Technologies (NTI) for fiber audit,
preventative maintenance, and repairs .
Shanita Thompson, Directory of Operations, and Mike Pegues, Chief Information
Officer, spoke regarding the item and the need for this audit.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-028
18-0046 A Resolution approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant in the
amount of $75,000 to OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic to the TIF
District # 1 commercial properties .
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Mike Pegues, Information Technology Director, provided an overview of the item and
the progress of the project.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-046
18-0047 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a lease
agreement with the Elssy Fabela Foundation for 712 S. River Street,
Aurora, IL 60506.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-029
18-0048 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of uninterrupted power supply
("UPS") batteries and annual preventative maintenance for our
Information Technology closets located around the city for a total cost of
$26,290 for replacement of batteries, and annual maintenance for three
years in the amount of $1960 each year to United Power & Battery .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-030
18-0056 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an
Agreement for Engineering Services between Crawford, Murphy and
Tilly, Inc. and the City of Aurora .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-031
18-0065 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach
Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance. From Fire Services Inc., St. John, Indiana
In the amount of $245,058.00 for the Aurora Fire Department .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-032
18-0069 A Resolution Appointing Martin S. Lyons As The City's Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund Authorized Agent.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-034
18-0073 A Resolution authorizing the approval of a contract to provide a Mastodon
Interactive Exhibit with Taylor Studios, Inc to complete the OSLAD project
at Phillips Park as designed.
Dan Anderson, Superindentent of Parks and Recreation, and Bob Collins, Project
Manager, spoke regarding the project to enhance Mastodon Island at Phillips Park.
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(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-035
18-0078 A Resolution Authorizing the 2018 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup
Program For Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 and Shred Events in the
4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th & 10th Wards in the City of Aurora.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-037
18-0081 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase 1 Toshiba multi-function color
copier and 5 Toshiba multi-function black & white copiers and quarterly
maintenance from "The Interlocal Purchasing System" (TIPS)
Cooperative Contract through Kopy Kat Imaging, Aurora, Illinois for the
Aurora Police Department Police Headquarters. .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-038
18-0083 A Resolution to award a contract to Performance Construction &
Engineering, LLC in the amount of $51,910.00 for the Demolition of 104
and 108 Woodlawn Avenue project .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-039
18-0091 A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of TrakIt and Bluebeam, the
Development Services application solutions from Superion, LLC .
John Curley, Chief Development Officer, provided an overview of the item with a
PowerPoint presentation.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-040
18-0094 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the
City of Aurora and the Sugar Grove Park District In Regard to the Use
and Conveyance of Parcel 33-2
of the Aurora Municipal Airport .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-041
18-0095 A Resolution Accepting the bid from Service Sanitation of Gary, Indiana
and also located in Aurora, Illinois for Portable Toilet Rental/Service for
various City of Aurora Divisions
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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Enactment No: R18-042
18-0097 A Resolution Authorizing the Second Amendment to the
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox
Valley Park District concerning Police Services at Phillips Park and other
City Park Properties
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-043
18-0112 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible
Costs in a Possible Business District and to Induce Development Interest
within Such Area (Yorkshire Business District No. 1)
Dave Hulseberg, CEO Invest Aurora, spoke regarding the item. Mr. Nee was also
present to answer questions
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-048
18-0113 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible
Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce
Development Interest within Such Area (Yorkshire TIF)
Dave Hulseberg, CEO Invest Aurora, spoke regarding the item. Mr. Nee was also
present to answer questions
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-049
18-0120 A Resolution Acknowledging Acceptance of the 2016 ComEd Green
Region Program Grant.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-044
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-01106 Requesting approval for Indivisible Aurora to stage the inaugural Aurora
Pride Parade on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Downtown Aurora, stepping
off at 1:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0080 Sacred Heart Church is requesting permission to conduct the annual
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"Live Stations of the Cross" procession on Friday, March 30, 2018 from
10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0102 A Parking Study for 717 Fulton Street. Ward 2, Alderman Garza.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, February 12,
2018 and Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0067 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 26 for
the Water Production Division .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-033
18-0074 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Panera Bread - 491 S. Rt. 59 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-036
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin announced that the Aurora African-American Heritage Advisory Board is
hosting its 14th Annual Heritage Dinner is this upcoming Friday.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0133 A Resolution Appointing Zachary Draves to the Aurora Human Relations
Commission.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R18-027
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REPORT
18-0119 Public Works Update.
Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works, provided an overview of the Department. A
PowerPoint presentation was utilized.
CLOSED SESSION
There was not a need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
adjourn this meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by
voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 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 20, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018
18-0121 Approval of the Tuesday, February 6, 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, February 15, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-01212 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning the Property
Located at 907 South River Street from R-3, One Family Dwelling District to NC,
Neighborhood Commercial District
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0098 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Loreen Drive to McKesson Street located
south of Diehl, in Kane County, Aurora , Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0103 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Indian Trail, Indian Trail Road, New Indian
Trail Road, West Indian Trail Road, East Indian Trail Road, and Indian Trail Drive
to W. Indian Trail and E. Indian Trail in Kane and DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0106 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Roadway Agreement for Commons
Drive from the terminus at Thatcher Drive to the terminus at Stonehaven
Subdivision Unit 1 in DuPage County, Aurora , Illinois 60504
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0111 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Dayward's Court to Daywards Court located
north of 5th Avenue and west of Harriet Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0042 A Resolution to obtain City Council authorization for a professional services
agreement with National Technologies (NTI) for fiber audit, preventative
maintenance, and repairs .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0046 A Resolution approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant in the amount of
$75,000 to OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic to the TIF District # 1 commercial
properties.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0047 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a lease agreement with
the Elssy Fabela Foundation for 712 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0048 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of uninterrupted power supply ("UPS")
batteries and annual preventative maintenance for our Information Technology
closets located around the city for a total cost of $26,290 for replacement of
batteries, and annual maintenance for three years in the amount of $1960 each
year to United Power & Battery .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0056 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement for
Engineering Services between Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. and the City of
Aurora.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0065 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach Ford
F-450 type 1 ambulance. From Fire Services Inc., St. John, Indiana In the amount
of $245,058.00 for the Aurora Fire Department .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0069 A Resolution Appointing Martin S. Lyons As The City's Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund Authorized Agent.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0073 A Resolution authorizing the approval of a contract to provide a Mastodon
Interactive Exhibit with Taylor Studios, Inc to complete the OSLAD project at
Phillips Park as designed.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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18-0078 A Resolution Authorizing the 2018 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup Program For
Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 and Shred Events in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th &
10th Wards in the City of Aurora.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0081 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase 1 Toshiba multi-function color copier and 5
Toshiba multi-function black & white copiers and quarterly maintenance from "The
Interlocal Purchasing System" (TIPS) Cooperative Contract through Kopy Kat
Imaging, Aurora, Illinois for the Aurora Police Department Police Headquarters. .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0083 A Resolution to award a contract to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC
in the amount of $51,910.00 for the Demolition of 104 and 108 Woodlawn Avenue
project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0091 A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of TrakIt and Bluebeam, the Development
Services application solutions from Superion, LLC .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0094 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of
Aurora and the Sugar Grove Park District In Regard to the Use and Conveyance of
Parcel 33-2
of the Aurora Municipal Airport .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0095 A Resolution Accepting the bid from Service Sanitation of Gary, Indiana and also
located in Aurora, Illinois for Portable Toilet Rental/Service for various City of
Aurora Divisions
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0097 A Resolution Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District concerning
Police Services at Phillips Park and other City Park Properties
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0112 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a
Possible Business District and to Induce Development Interest within Such Area
(Yorkshire Business District No. 1)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-1
18-0113 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a
Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce Development Interest within
Such Area (Yorkshire TIF)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-1
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18-0120 A Resolution Acknowledging Acceptance of the 2016 ComEd Green Region
Program Grant.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
17-01106 Requesting approval for Indivisible Aurora to stage the inaugural Aurora Pride
Parade on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Downtown Aurora, stepping off at 1:00 pm.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0080 Sacred Heart Church is requesting permission to conduct the annual "Live
Stations of the Cross" procession on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 10:00 am to
1:00 pm.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0102 A Parking Study for 717 Fulton Street. Ward 2, Alderman Garza.
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, February 12,
2018 and Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0067 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 26 for the Water
Production Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0074 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Panera
Bread - 491 S. Rt. 59.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0133 A Resolution Appointing Zachary Draves to the Aurora Human Relations
Commission.
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REPORT
18-0119 Public Works Update.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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