Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 1, 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
October 01, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 11 - Alderman Juany Garza, 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
Absent 2 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, and Alderman Ted Mesiacos
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
19-0849 Approval of the Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote,
with Alderman Donnell abstaining.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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,
September 25, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0715 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Telecommunication
Facility (4211) Use on Lot 1 of the West Aurora High School Subdivision,
located at 1201 West New York Street
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0761 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Resolution Approving a
Final Plan on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at
1433 Prairie Street for a Student Success Center
Outside Attorney Bruce Goldsmith and Tracey Vacek, Senior Planner for the City of
Aurora provided a brief explanation on this item.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
19-0850 A Resolution to Accept the Authorization and Execution of a Covenant
Running with Land for Right-of-Way Dedication, and to also Accept
Future Dedication of the Right-of-Way, with the McDonalds Corporation
for the Property Located at 1023 North Lake Street.
Steve Broadwell, Planner with the City of Aurora provided a brief explanation of this
item and answered questions from the City Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, September 26, 2019 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
19-0827 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of security system hardware,
software, installation and annual maintenance services from CDW-G
Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL under a National IPA purchasing
agreement for an amount not to exceed $1,825,209 .
Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer and Mike Peugues, Chief Information Officer,
provided a brief explanation of this item and answered questions from the City Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0832 A Resolution authorizing execution of a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax
resolution appropriating $600,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds (MFT Section
No. 19-00000-00-GM) for snow removal operations in 2019.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0846 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board
Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area
and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 75th
Street Ogden Avenue Tax Increment Financing District.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0860 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed River Benton Tax
Increment Finance District .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0861 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Galena Broadway
Tax Increment Finance District .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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, September
24, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0754 A Resolution to accept a grant from the State of Illinois in the Amount of
$750,000 to complete the restoration of the Aurora Grand Army of the
Republic Memorial Museum
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0838 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the
Aurora Police Department (APD).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0851 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: La Tuna Banquet
Hall, Inc. d/b/a La Tuna Banquet Hall, located at 620 Ashland Ave. ,
Aurora, Illinois.).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0853 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora
Restaurant, LLC located at 5 E. Galena, Aurora, IL 60506).
Amy Morton, owner of Aurora Restaurant, LLC spoke briefly on this item and answered
questions from the City Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, September 23, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0818 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
A&E Roofing - Lot 2 in the Bell-Gale Business Park. - 325 Marshall Ave.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0834 A Resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Inc.,
75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 in the amount of two hundred
ninety-nine thousand, thirty-five dollars and zero cents ($299,035.00) for
the 2019 Ditch Grading and Driveway Culverts project located in Wards 1
and 5.
Ken Schroth, Public Works Director, answered questions from the Aldermen.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0837 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the required improvements at
the M14-Hoops Facility - 2414 Church Rd.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0847 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a 3 year subscription for
Legislative Management Suite from Granicus, Inc., Hurst, Texas in the
amount of 31,959.09 plus a 5% increase each additional year for a total
of $100,751.03, a 3 year subscription for streaming in the amount of
$9,300.00 plus a 7% increase each additional year for a total amount of
$29,898.57, and a one-time purchase of 3 brand new encoders in the
amount of $18,100.00. Total amount in year one estimated at $59,359.09,
total amount in year two estimated at $43,508.04 and total amount in year
three estimated at $45,882.77 .
Shanita Thompson, IT Operations Director provided an update on this item and
answered questions from the City Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, September 17,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0505 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0826 A Resolution Appointing Bruce Cairns to the Aurora Veterans Advisory
Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0843 A Resolution Appointing Leela Karumuri to the Indian American
Community Outreach Advisory Board .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0844 A Resolution Appointing Janine McDonough to the Advisory Commission
on Disabilities.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins
to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
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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.
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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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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
October 01, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
19-0849 Approval of the Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Committee of the Whole Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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,
September 25, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0715 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Telecommunication Facility
(4211) Use on Lot 1 of the West Aurora High School Subdivision, located at 1201
West New York Street
19-0761 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Resolution Approving a Final Plan
on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 1433 Prairie Street for
a Student Success Center
19-0850 A Resolution to Accept the Authorization and Execution of a Covenant Running
with Land for Right-of-Way Dedication, and to also Accept Future Dedication of
the Right-of-Way, with the McDonalds Corporation for the Property Located at
1023 North Lake Street.
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, September 26, 2019 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
19-0827 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of security system hardware, software,
installation and annual maintenance services from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon
Hills, IL under a National IPA purchasing agreement for an amount not to exceed
$1,825,209.
19-0832 A Resolution authorizing execution of a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax resolution
appropriating $600,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds (MFT Section No.
19-00000-00-GM) for snow removal operations in 2019.
19-0846 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to
Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a
Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 75th Street Ogden Avenue Tax Increment
Financing District.
19-0860 Introduction of Public Hearing to be held on October 8, 2019 regarding the
creation of the proposed River Benton Tax Increment Finance District .
19-0861 Introduction of Public Hearing to be held on October 8, 2019 regarding the
creation of the proposed Galena Broadway Tax Increment Finance District .
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,
September 24, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0754 A Resolution to accept a grant from the State of Illinois in the Amount of $750,000
to complete the restoration of the Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Museum
19-0838 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Aurora
Police Department (APD).
19-0851 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: La Tuna Banquet Hall, Inc. d/b/a
La Tuna Banquet Hall, located at 620 Ashland Ave. , Aurora, Illinois.).
19-0853 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora Restaurant, LLC located
at 5 E. Galena, Aurora, IL 60506).
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REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, September 23, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0818 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for A&E
Roofing - Lot 2 in the Bell-Gale Business Park. - 325 Marshall Ave.
19-0834 A Resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Inc., 75 Koppie
Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 in the amount of two hundred ninety-nine thousand,
thirty-five dollars and zero cents ($299,035.00) for the 2019 Ditch Grading and
Driveway Culverts project located in Wards 1 and 5.
19-0837 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the required improvements at the
M14-Hoops Facility - 2414 Church Rd.
19-0847 A Resolution to authorize the purchase of a 3 year subscription for Legislative
Management Suite from Granicus, Inc., Hurst, Texas in the amount of 32,567.82
plus a 7% increase each additional year for a total of $104,702.29, a 3 year
subscription for streaming in the amount of $9,300.00 plus a 7% increase each
additional year for a total amount of $29,898.57, and a one-time purchase of 3
brand new encoders in the amount of $18,1 00.00. Total amount in year one
estimated at $59,967.82, total amount in year two estimated at $44,798.57 and
total amount in year three estimated at $47,934.77 .
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, September
17, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0505 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
19-0826 A Resolution Appointing Bruce Cairns to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council .
19-0843 A Resolution Appointing Leela Karumuri to the Indian American Community
Outreach Advisory Board .
19-0844 A Resolution Appointing Janine McDonough to the Advisory Commission on
Disabilities.
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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