Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · July 2, 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
July 02, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the Committe of the Whole meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
and the roll was called.
Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman
Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins,
Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019
19-0561 Approval of the Tuesday, June 18, 2019 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
After Clerk McCambridge provided an overview of the rules of public comment
the following addressed members of the City Council:
Jan Mangers spoke in support of Item 19-0520.
Julie DeNood spoke in support of Item 19-0520.
Victor Rodriguez spoke in support of Item 19-0470.
No further speakers were present.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On Wednesday,
June 26, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0434 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Revision Permit for a Social
Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities,
and Similar Uses When Not Operated for Pecuniary Profit (6630) Use on
the Property located at 550 Redwood Drive
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0435 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of the Salvation Army
Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning and Planning, provided an overview of the proposed
project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0436 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Salvation Army
Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive, for a Social Service
Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and
similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning and Planning, provided an overview of the proposed
project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0520 A Resolution Approving the Use of Preservation Funds for a Historic
Preservation Grant Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines
John Curley, Chief Development Officer, provided an overview of the proposal.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0547 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement
between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the
property located at 421 South River Street
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning and Planning, provided additional information.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0548 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement
between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the
property located at 320 South River Street
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning and Planning, provided additional information.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
19-0473 A Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee Resolution
Approving the Final Plat for the McDonald’s Lake Street Subdivision,
Located at 1023 North Lake Street
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, June 27, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-0373 A Resolution authorizing the upgrade of the Public Safety and Municipal
Radio System software, consoles, and UPS batteries for the radio
shelters with Harris Corporation, Lynchburg, VA for an agreement amount
not to exceed $775,667.56 and to extend the current warranty for an
additional 3 years.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0461 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a three year ForcePoint
Websense web filtering software subscription from CDW Government,
Vernon Hills, Illinois in the amount of $57,650.00.
Shanita Thompson, Director IT Operations, provided an overview of the request.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0527 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of specialized training for the
Aurora Police Department Special Response Team and Naperville
Police Department Special Response Team for a not to exceed amount
of $72,643.60.
Lt. Ricky Robertson was present to answer questions.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0529 A Resolution to approve payment to Gerald Ford for various City of
Aurora fleet automotive repairs for the remainder of 2019 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0536 A Resolution approving an agreement with Global Data Solutions for
contracted services .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, June 25,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0470 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Mai Quesi Inc.,
dba Mai Quesi at 1518 E. New York, Aurora, IL) .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0500 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Frontier C
Banquets, Inc., dba: Frontier C Banquets, located at 802 E. Lake Street,
Aurora, Illinois.).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0481 Charitable Solicitation Campaign Application for Geanteary Luster IV.
Will be collecting food, personal hygiene and entertainment items to send
to active duty soldiers overseas as part of his Eagle Project. Any
monetary donations received will be used for postage payment of the
packages. Will run from July 16, 2019 thru July 21, 2019.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, June 24, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0501 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
4M Self Storage - Improvements 1675 Montgomery Rd. .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0524 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Century Lane Storm Sewer
Extension project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E.
South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of one hundred forty -two
thousand, seven hundred forty-six dollars and zero cents ($142 ,746.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, June 18, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0446 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 6, Section 2-285,
and Section 2-286(c)(3) of the Code of the City of Aurora pertaining to
the duties of the Corporation Counsel and the Law Department .
Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel, provided an overview of the proposed changes to
the ordinance.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0496 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, Section 6-13
of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Allowed Areas."
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
return the item to the Rules, Administration, and Procedure. The motion
carried.
19-0498 An Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Entitled "Video Gaming." .
Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel, Marissa Spencer, Assistant Corporation Counsel,
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk answered questions raised regarding the proposal.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
19-0504 A Resolution defining the settlement authority of the Corporation Counsel
with respect to civil actions and claims made against the City and its
officers and employees .
Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel, provided an overview of the proposal.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin provided an overview of the events occuring on the 4th of July in the City.
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
Alderman Llamas, Ward 1, provided and overview of upcoming events and his vision
for the ward.
CLOSED SESSION
There was not a need for a Closed Session.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Llamas
for the meeting to be adjourned. The motion carried. This meeting was
adjourned at 5:51 P.M.
Submitted by:________________________________
Alex Voigt, 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
July 02, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019
19-0561 Approval of the Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes .
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On Wednesday,
June 26, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0434 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Revision Permit for a Social Service
Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and Similar Uses
When Not Operated for Pecuniary Profit (6630) Use on the Property located at
550 Redwood Drive
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0435 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision,
Located at 550 Redwood Drive
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0436 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision,
Located at 550 Redwood Drive, for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable
Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for
pecuniary profit (6630) Use
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0520 A Resolution Approving the Use of Preservation Funds for a Historic Preservation
Grant Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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19-0547 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the
City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 421 South
River Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0548 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the
City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 320 South
River Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
19-0473 A Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee Resolution Approving
the Final Plat for the McDonald’s Lake Street Subdivision, Located at 1023 North
Lake Street
FINAL/APPEALABLE
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, June 27, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-0373 A Resolution authorizing the upgrade of the Public Safety and Municipal Radio
System software, consoles, and UPS batteries for the radio shelters with Harris
Corporation, Lynchburg, VA for an agreement amount not to exceed $775,667.56
and to extend the current warranty for an additional 3 years.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0461 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a three year ForcePoint Websense web
filtering software subscription from CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois in the
amount of $57,650.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0527 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of specialized training for the Aurora Police
Department Special Response Team and Naperville Police Department Special
Response Team for a not to exceed amount of $72,643.60 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0529 A Resolution to approve payment to Gerald Ford for various City of Aurora fleet
automotive repairs for the remainder of 2019 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0536 A Resolution approving an agreement with Global Data Solutions for contracted
services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, June 25,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0470 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Mai Quesi Inc., dba Mai Quesi at
1518 E. New York, Aurora, IL) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0500 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Frontier C Banquets, Inc., dba:
Frontier C Banquets, located at 802 E. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois.).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0481 Charitable Solicitation Campaign Application for Geanteary Luster IV. Will be
collecting food, personal hygiene and entertainment items to send to active duty
soldiers overseas as part of his Eagle Project. Any monetary donations received
will be used for postage payment of the packages. Will run from July 16, 2019 thru
July 21, 2019.
INFORMATION ONLY
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, June 24, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0501 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 4M Self
Storage - Improvements 1675 Montgomery Rd. .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0524 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Century Lane Storm Sewer Extension
project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South St., Unit D,
Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of one hundred forty -two thousand, seven hundred
forty-six dollars and zero cents ($142 ,746.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, June 18, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0446 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 6, Section 2-285, and
Section 2-286(c)(3) of the Code of the City of Aurora pertaining to the duties of the
Corporation Counsel and the Law Department .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0496 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, Section 6-13 of the
City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Allowed Areas."
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0498 An Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
Entitled "Video Gaming.".
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0504 A Resolution defining the settlement authority of the Corporation Counsel with
respect to civil actions and claims made against the City and its officers and
employees.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
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.
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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