Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · September 18, 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
September 18, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 5:02 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 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Judd Lofchie
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
18-0844 Approval of the Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to
approve and file the minutes as approved. The motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public present who wished to addressed
members of City Council.
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, September 13, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0698 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Video Gaming
Terminals License on the Property Located at 4430 Fox Valley Center
Drive, Unit 108
Owners, Tim Axarides and Steve Dellis were present to answer questions.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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Enactment No: O18-075
18-0816 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments
(2018-#3) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for Prior Year Program
Resources.
Amy Munro, Redevelopment Coordinator, and Dan Barreiro, Chief Development Officer
provided information regarding the item and answered questions.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-246
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
18-0668 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving a
Revision to the Final Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of Yorkshire Plaza Subdivision
located at the northwest corner of Route 59 and New York Street now
known as Pacifica Square
Ed Sieben, Planning and Zoning Administrator, and Petitioners, David Dorgan, UIS
LLC and Judy Ni, Windfall Group were present.
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
Enactment No: PDFNL18-022
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0677 A resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
with Group Management, Inc.,1833 Kenilworth Place, Aurora, IL 60506, in
the amount of $29,100.00 for the DSC Building Engineering Division
Workstations.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-240
18-0678 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with LJ Morse Construction Company, 128 S. Broadway,
Aurora, IL 60505 in the amount of $491,700.00 for the DSC Building
Engineering/Planning Divisions Interior Renovations .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-241
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18-0699 A Resolution to accept the low bid from National Restoration Systems,
Inc. located at 1500 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL for the repairs to
the Stolp Island Place Parking Deck ("SIP") in the amount of $51,191.00 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-242
18-0786 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of
understanding between the City of Aurora, Kane County and the City of
Elgin; the participation in the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and the use of the City of Aurora's
portion toward the Aurora Police Department equipment purchase.
(Public Hearing at City Council on September 25, 2018)).
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R18-245
18-0808 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL
60507 in the amount of $299,755.00 for the Downer Place and Water
Street Improvements.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-247
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0644 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances titled "Peddlers and Solicitors".
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: O18-077
18-0782 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Fall
Product Program from October 1, 2018 to October 21, 2018.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0783 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Cookie
Sales Program from January 1, 2019 to January 21, 2019.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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18-0784 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Fall Product Program from
October 1, 2018 to October 21, 2018.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0785 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Cookie Sales Program from
January 4, 2019 to March 17, 2019.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0806 A Parking Study for Baldwin Court. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0809 Bednarcik Junior High School HSO is requesting permission to stage
The Running of the Bulldogs 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 at
8:00 am.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0813 The Aurora Girl Scouts are requesting permission to stage the Girl Scout
Kick-Off and Ice Cream Social on Water Street Mall on Sunday,
September 30, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0835 SciTech Hands on Museum is requesting permission to stage their 30th
Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm in
Lot D.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On [enter date] and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0805 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute Change
Order Number 1 to the Contract with Swallow Construction, 4250 Lacey
Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 for the Tall Oaks Water Main
Improvements - Phase 2, in Ward 1 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-243
18-0807 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Aurora University - Spartan Athletic Park - Watermain : 1000 Edgelawn
Dr.
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(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R18-244
18-0820 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Entitled “Sustainable
Aurora” (The Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O18-076
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin reported that Fiestas Patrias was a success and congratulated the
organizers of the event.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0847 A Resolution Reappointing Leticia Morales-Perez and Ramona Wood to
the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R18-239
STAFF REPORT
18-0848 Emergency Management Update.
This Presentation was (INFORMATION ONLY).
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0845 Requesting approval of a Plan Description Revision of the Savannah
Crossing (TMK Aurora Venture, LLC) Planned Development District for
the property located at 1382 Butterfield Road being north of Butterfield
Road and east of Church Road (HZ Props RE, Ltd./Popeye's - 18-0845 /
BA35/4-17.220--SUPD/R/Fpn - JM - Ward 1)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the Planning Council
18-0846 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 10 of Savannah Crossing
Subdivision located at 1382 Butterfield Road being north of Butterfield
Road and east of Church Road for a Restaurant with a drive-through
facility (2530) Use (HZ Props RE, Ltd./Popeye's - 18- 0846 /
BA35/4-17.220--SUPD/R/Fpn - JM - Ward 1)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the Planning Council
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CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, to
move into Closed Session immediately following the open portion of the
meeting to discuss matters relating to the appointment, employment,
compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employes of
the public or legal counsel for the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of
the Open Meetings Act. The motion carried.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
O'Connor
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
adjourn the open portion of the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote.
The open portion of the meeting was adjourned at 5:54 P.M. The closed portion
of the meeting opened at 5:57 P.M. and adjounred at 6:16 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
September 18, 2018
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
18-0844 Approval of the Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, September 13, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0698 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Video Gaming Terminals
License on the Property Located at 4430 Fox Valley Center Drive, Unit 108
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0816 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments (2018-#3)
to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for Prior Year Program Resources .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
18-0668 A Planning and Development Committee Resolution Approving a Revision to the
Final Plan on Lots 1 and 2 of Yorkshire Plaza Subdivision located at the northwest
corner of Route 59 and New York Street now known as Pacifica Square
(FINAL/APPEALABLE)
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
18-0677 A resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Group Management, Inc.,1833 Kenilworth Place, Aurora, IL 60506, in the amount
of $29,100.00 for the DSC Building Engineering Division Workstations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
18-0678 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
LJ Morse Construction Company, 128 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 in the
amount of $491,700.00 for the DSC Building Engineering/Planning Divisions
Interior Renovations .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
18-0699 A Resolution to accept the low bid from National Restoration Systems, Inc. located
at 1500 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL for the repairs to the Stolp Island Place
Parking Deck ("SIP") in the amount of $51,191.00 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
18-0786 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding
between the City of Aurora, Kane County and the City of Elgin; the participation in
the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and
the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward the Aurora Police Department
equipment purchase. (Public Hearing at City Council on September 25, 2018)).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
18-0808 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of
$299,755.00 for the Downer Place and Water Street Improvements .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0644 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
titled "Peddlers and Solicitors".
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0782 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Fall Product
Program from October 1, 2018 to October 21, 2018.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
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18-0783 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Cookie Sales
Program from January 1, 2019 to January 21, 2019.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0784 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Fall Product Program from October 1,
2018 to October 21, 2018.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0785 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Cookie Sales Program from January 4,
2019 to March 17, 2019.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0806 A Parking Study for Baldwin Court. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0809 Bednarcik Junior High School HSO is requesting permission to stage The Running
of the Bulldogs 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 am.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0813 The Aurora Girl Scouts are requesting permission to stage the Girl Scout Kick-Off
and Ice Cream Social on Water Street Mall on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from
1:00 to 3:00 pm.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
18-0835 SciTech Hands on Museum is requesting permission to stage their 30th Birthday
Bash on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm in Lot D.
FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On [enter date] and
Reviewed the Following Items:
18-0805 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute Change Order
Number 1 to the Contract with Swallow Construction, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers
Grove, IL 60515 for the Tall Oaks Water Main Improvements - Phase 2, in Ward 1 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0807 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora
University - Spartan Athletic Park - Watermain : 1000 Edgelawn Dr.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
18-0820 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Entitled “Sustainable Aurora” (The
Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2-0
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MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
18-0847 A Resolution Reappointing Leticia Morales-Perez and Ramona Wood to the
Aurora Civil Service Commission.
STAFF REPORT
18-0848 Emergency Management Update.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
18-0845 Requesting approval of a Plan Description Revision of the Savannah Crossing
(TMK Aurora Venture, LLC) Planned Development District for the property located
at 1382 Butterfield Road being north of Butterfield Road and east of Church Road
(HZ Props RE, Ltd./Popeye's - 18-0845 / BA35/4-17.220--SUPD/R/Fpn - JM -
Ward 1)
18-0846 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 10 of Savannah Crossing Subdivision
located at 1382 Butterfield Road being north of Butterfield Road and east of
Church Road for a Restaurant with a drive-through facility (2530) Use (HZ Props
RE, Ltd./Popeye's - 18--846 / BA35/4-17.220--SUPD/R/Fpn - JM - Ward 1)
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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