Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 16, 2019
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
April 16, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the Committee of the Whole to order at 5:07 P.M. and the
roll was called.
Present 10 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco,
Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Edward
Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob
O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Juany Garza
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 AND TUESDAY, APRIL
2, 2019
19-0230 Approval of the Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.
19-0281 Approval of the Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
After Clerk McCambridge provided the rules of public comment the following
addressed members of the Committee of the Whole:
Todd Von Ohlen, City of Lights Ukelele Festival, spoke against the new rules
regarding special events and the relationship between the City of Aurora and
the Fox Valley Music Foundation.
There were no further speakers.
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REPORT OF THE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, April 11, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0202 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located
at 594 5th Avenue
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-118
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
19-0184 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Triggs Addition, Lots 6-8, Block
2, Located at 361 Cleveland Avenue (Long Supply, Inc. - 19-0184 /
AU21/3-19.009-Fsd/V - SB - Ward 4)
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
Enactment No: PDFNL19-003
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-0151 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-117
19-0232 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 $103,460 for New Carpentry required
as part of the renovation of the 2nd Floor Bridge within the Development
Services Center located at 77 S. Broadway.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-119
19-0250 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Beary Landscape
Management, Lockport, IL for the Mowing Landscape Maintenance for
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the Property Standards Division (Bid 19-07) for a Two Year Contract with
a one year optional extension.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-122
19-0257 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Cleanslate Chicago,
LLC for Mowing/Weed Maintenance of Private Property Violations under
the direction of the Property Standards Division .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-123
19-0265 A Resolution requesting approval to procure professional services for IT
Risk Assessment, development of National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) 800-53-1 Policies and Incident Response Plan to
heighten the security of the information systems and critical infrastructure
used within the City of Aurora government. Total amount will not exceed
$86,000.
This Resolution was returned to the Finance Committee
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0126 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of
alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on
Sunday, May 5, 2019 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control
Commissioner.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-116
19-0280 A Resolution Approving a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
between the City of Aurora and the City of Naperville .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-124
19-0225 Parking Studies for Marigold Court, Buttercup Court, Goldenrod Court
and Sunflower Court, Ward 5, Alderman Franco.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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19-0252 Special Events Report Out for April and May
(INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0273 Information Only: 14th Annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 11, 2019
1:00 to 5:00 pm at McCarty Park 350 E Galena Blvd
(INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0274 Information Only: Alderman Juany Garza's meet the Easter Bunny and
Easter Egg Hunt at McCarty Park 350 E Galena Blvd Sunday, April 21,
2019 from 12 (Noon) to 1:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, April 8, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0248 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating, Co., 424
San Carlos Road, Minooka, IL 60447 in the amount of one hundred
twenty-five thousand, three hundred seventy -six dollars and zero cents
($125,376.00) for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair project .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-120
19-0249 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co., in the
amount of two hundred and seventy thousand, three hundred and
sixty-four dollars and zero cents ($270,364.00) for the Commonwealth
Avenue Street Sewer Separation project located in Ward 4 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R19-121
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REPORT OF THE
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Special Ordinance Committee Met On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0015 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the Code of
the City of Aurora pertaining to the ethical standards of the City's officers
and employees and creating Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Aurora
restating and amplifying those standards.
Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel, spoke regarding the proposed changes and
answered questions.
This Ordinance was (HELD)
19-0148 An Ordinance Amending Articles I through V of Chapter 29 of the City
Code.
The following staff provided an overview of the changes being proposed for this
ordinance: Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel and Aurora Police Officer
Beiriger.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O19-023
18-1070 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Entitled "Licenses, Permits and
Miscellaneous Business Regulations" of the Aurora Code of Ordinances
to establish an Aurora Business Registration Program.
Adrienne Holloway, Chief Innovation Officer, provided an overview of the proposed
business registration program. Aurora Police Sergeant Wallers and Aurora Fire
Department Chief Krienitz were also present to address the public safety benefits from
implementing this proposal. John Curley, Chief Development Officer, spoke regarding
the ability to implement the program with no additional cost using technology and
recent staffing efficiencies.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O19-022
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin spoke regarding the City's partnership with KnowB4 and Prairie Technology
Solutions to provide free internet security training to the Aurora community.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
19-0311 A Resolution Appointing Zayra Gonzales to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage
Advisory Board.
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This Resolution was referred to the City Council
Enactment No: R19-115
STAFF PRESENTATION
19-0319 Aldermanic staff report on Aldermen orientation and onboarding .
Sandra Strueber, Alderman's Office Chief of Staff, provided an overview of the
Aldermen orientation and onboarding process.
This Presentation was (INFORMATION ONLY)
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
adjourn this meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by
voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 P.M.
Submitted by:
___________________________________________________________
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48
hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in
person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070 ), or via
e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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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
April 16, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 AND TUESDAY, APRIL
2, 2019
19-0230 Approval of the Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
19-0281 Approval of the Tuesday, April 2, 2019 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, April 11, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0202 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Cervantes Subdivision located at 594 5th
Avenue
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
Planning & Development Committee Resolution
19-0184 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Triggs Addition, Lots 6-8, Block 2,
Located at 361 Cleveland Avenue (Long Supply, Inc. - 19-0184 /
AU21/3-19.009-Fsd/V - SB - Ward 4)
FINAL / APPEALABLE
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-0151 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0232 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 $103,460 for New Carpentry required as part of the renovation of the
2nd Floor Bridge within the Development Services Center located at 77 S.
Broadway.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0250 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Beary Landscape Management,
Lockport, IL for the Mowing Landscape Maintenance for the Property Standards
Division (Bid 19-07) for a Two Year Contract with a one year optional extension.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0257 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Cleanslate Chicago, LLC for
Mowing/Weed Maintenance of Private Property Violations under the direction of
the Property Standards Division .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0265 A Resolution requesting approval to procure professional services for IT Risk
Assessment, development of National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) 800-53-1 Policies and Incident Response Plan to heighten the security of
the information systems and critical infrastructure used within the City of Aurora
government. Total amount will not exceed $86 ,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0126 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of alcoholic
liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Sunday, May 5, 2019
only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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19-0280 A Resolution Approving a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement between the
City of Aurora and the City of Naperville .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0225 Parking Studies for Marigold Court, Buttercup Court, Goldenrod Court and
Sunflower Court, Ward 5, Alderman Franco.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0252 Special Events Report Out for April and May
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: (INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0273 Information Only: 14th Annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 11, 2019 1:00 to
5:00 pm at McCarty Park 350 E Galena Blvd
(INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0274 Information Only: Alderman Juany Garza's meet the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg
Hunt at McCarty Park 350 E Galena Blvd Sunday, April 21, 2019 from 12 (Noon)
to 1:00 pm.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, April 8, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0248 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating, Co., 424 San
Carlos Road, Minooka, IL 60447 in the amount of one hundred twenty-five
thousand, three hundred seventy -six dollars and zero cents ($125 ,376.00) for the
2019 Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair project .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0249 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co., in the amount of
two hundred and seventy thousand, three hundred and sixty -four dollars and zero
cents ($270,364.00) for the Commonwealth Avenue Street Sewer Separation
project located in Ward 4 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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REPORT OF THE
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Special Ordinance Committee Met On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0015 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the Code of the City of
Aurora pertaining to the ethical standards of the City's officers and employees and
creating Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Aurora restating and amplifying
those standards.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0148 An Ordinance Amending Articles I through V of Chapter 29 of the City Code .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
18-1070 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Entitled "Licenses, Permits and
Miscellaneous Business Regulations" of the Aurora Code of Ordinances to
establish an Aurora Business Registration Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
19-0311 A Resolution Appointing Zayra Gonzales to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory
Board.
STAFF PRESENTATION
19-0319 Aldermanic staff report on Aldermen orientation and onboarding .
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
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Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48
hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in
person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070 ), or via
e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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