Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · November 5, 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
November 05, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, 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 1 - Alderman Carl Franco
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2019
19-0953 Approval of the Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Clerk Voigt read a statement regarding the rules of public comment and the
following individuals addressed the City Council:
Brian Dahl, in support of 19-0974
Shaun Thomas, in support of 19-0974
Burt Thomas, in support of 19-0974
Derrick Watts, in support of 19-0974
Steve Turkel, in support of 19-0974
Marty Dwyer, in support of 19-0974
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On October 23,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
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19-0743 A Resolution Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora Sustainability
Plan to Enhance the Quality of Life for Present and Future Generations of
Aurorans by Planning for Natural, Social and Economic Resilience .
Alex Minella, City Planner, provided a brief overview of this item and answered
questions from the Council. Alex introduced some members of the Sustainability
Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0829 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within
Five Hundred Feet of a Residential Property , for the Property located at
918 North Highland Avenue
Ed Sieben, Director of Planning and Zoning presented briefly on this item. Stu
Peterson, attorney for the petitioner also spoke.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0883 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Extension
between the City of Aurora and the Village of North Aurora .
Alex Minella, City Planner spoke briefly on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
19-0819 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution
Approving the Final Plat consolidating lot A of Island Avenue Addition
and part of lots 8, 9 and 12 of the Assessor's Map of Stolp's Island for the
Silver Plate Subdivision located at the northeast corner of Stolp Avenue
and East Downer Place
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
19-0857 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution
Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd
Resubdivision to remove of the gate across Southlawn Place to allow
vehicle access entering or leaving the Campus by means of Southlawn
Place located at 1405 Prairie Street
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On October 24, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0914 A Resolution Approving the Request for Project Change Orders to
Append Approved resolution 19-175 dated June 11, 2019 for IT Risk
Assessment by Data Defenders in an amount not to exceed $54,000 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0939 A Resolution authorizing H3 Services LLC to provide and install three
protective liners in three existing sodium hypochlorite bulk storage tanks
for the Water Production Division
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0941 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Road Salt in the amount of
$96.25 Per Ton for the 2019-2020 winter season from Compass
Minerals America Inc. Oakland Park, KS, through the State of Illinois Joint
Purchasing Agreement.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0942 A Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Dr. Friedman as a Provider
of Psychological Assessments for Public Safety Candidates.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0949 A Resolution to Approve the Payment of $30,000 to the Fox Valley Park
District to Be Used for the Purchase and Installation of Trees and
Landscaping Materials at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of
Lake Street and Illinois Avenue in Front of the Prisco Community Center
on Fox Valley Park District Property.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0974 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of A Redevelopment Agreement
with Fox Valley Developers, LLC for the Avalon Heights Development .
David Dibo, Director of Economic Development and Marty Lyons, Chief Financial
Officer introduced the Fox Valley Developer's Team. The developers and Marty
provided a presentation for the Council and answered questions regarding the project.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from the discussion and presentation of this
item. He left the room at 5:26 p.m. and re-entered the room at 6:25 p.m.
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On October 22, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0945 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Chipotle Mexican
Grill, Inc. dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #3468, 1167 N. Eola Rd., #105,
Aurora, 60502).
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
19-0946 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Aurora,
dba Taqueira Aurora, 645 N. Elmwood Dr., Aurora, 60506) .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
19-0950 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Muniz
Mexican Food Inc., dba Muniz Restaurant, 518 S. Lake St., Aurora,
60506).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0951 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Aurora Athletic
Club, dba Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Dr., North Aurora,
60542).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0952 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Altiro Aurora LLC
dba Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora 60506) .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On October 21, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0886 A Resolution to award a contract to Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for
Resident Inspection and Engineering Services .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0903 A Resolution authorization to purchase ArcServer software from
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands,
California in the amount of $34,000.00, for the Geographic Information
System mapping, and the annual maintenance in the amount of $10,000.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0915 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
Number #201 Poly USA Expansion (Vacant Lots East of Russell Avenue
& North of New Haven Avenue) and calling for a Public Hearing on the
proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and
providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection
therewith PIN(s): 15-16-177-011 & 15-16-177-013 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0936 A Resolution formalizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between
the City of Aurora and the City of Naperville regarding recurring
maintenance fees for a video conferencing system hosted by the City of
Aurora and utilized by the Fire Departments of both Cities.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-0944 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Sika - Butterfield - Colors : 625 W. Illinois Ave.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On October 15, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0778 An Ordinance Adding Article 8 to Chapter 41.5, of the Code of the City of
Aurora
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0891 A Resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel and the Risk Manager
for the City of Aurora to execute indemnification and hold harmless
agreements with private property owners for exercise trainings taking
place throughout the corporate limits of the City of Aurora for the FEMA
Coordinated Complex Terrorist Attack grant .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-0928 An Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Section 22, of the City of Aurora
Code of Ordinances Entitled "Mailboxes."
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
OLD BUSINESS
18-1155 A Resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City
commonly known as 594-596 Fifth Ave, Aurora, Illinois to Trinidad
Cervantes and Jose Carlos Saucedo in the amount of $81,000.00 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
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19-0993 Requesting a Plan Description Revision to the River Street Plaza Special
Use Planned Development to allow for a personal services (2600) use,
being a salon and spa on the property located at 160 S River Street, Unit
106 (RE/MAX Suburban Kammes Commercial - 19-0993 /
AU21/4-19.194-Su/R - JS - Ward 4)
This Petition was Forward to Planning Council to the Planning Council
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor
to go into Closed Session immediately following the close of this meeting to
discuss matters relating to Security Procedures pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: - 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to
adjourn the meeting following the Closed Session. Th motion carried by a
voice vote and the meeting adjourned into Closed Session at 6:47 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
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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
Tuesday
November 05, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2019
19-0953 Approval of the Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Committee of the Whole 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 October 23,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0743 A Resolution Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora Sustainability Plan to
Enhance the Quality of Life for Present and Future Generations of Aurorans by
Planning for Natural, Social and Economic Resilience .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0829 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within Five
Hundred Feet of a Residential Property , for the Property located at 918 North
Highland Avenue
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0883 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Extension between the
City of Aurora and the Village of North Aurora .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
19-0819 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution Approving
the Final Plat consolidating lot A of Island Avenue Addition and part of lots 8, 9 and
12 of the Assessor's Map of Stolp's Island for the Silver Plate Subdivision located
at the northeast corner of Stolp Avenue and East Downer Place
FINAL/APPEALABLE
19-0857 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution Approving
a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision to
remove of the gate across Southlawn Place to allow vehicle access entering or
leaving the Campus by means of Southlawn Place located at 1405 Prairie Street
FINAL/APPEALABLE
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On October 24, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0914 A Resolution Approving the Request for Project Change Orders to Append
Approved resolution 19-175 dated June 11, 2019 for IT Risk Assessment by Data
Defenders in an amount not to exceed $54,000 .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0939 A Resolution authorizing H3 Services LLC to provide and install three protective
liners in three existing sodium hypochlorite bulk storage tanks for the Water
Production Division
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0941 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Road Salt in the amount of $96.25
Per Ton for the 2019-2020 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc.
Oakland Park, KS, through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0942 A Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Dr. Friedman as a Provider of
Psychological Assessments for Public Safety Candidates.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0949 A Resolution to Approve the Payment of $30,000 to the Fox Valley Park District to
Be Used for the Purchase and Installation of Trees and Landscaping Materials at
the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Lake Street and Illinois Avenue in Front
of the Prisco Community Center on Fox Valley Park District Property.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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19-0974 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of A Redevelopment Agreement with Fox
Valley Developers, LLC for the Avalon Heights Development .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On October 22, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0945 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. dba
Chipotle Mexican Grill #3468, 1167 N. Eola Rd., #105, Aurora, 60502) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-0946 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Aurora, dba Taqueira
Aurora, 645 N. Elmwood Dr., Aurora, 60506) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-0950 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Muniz Mexican Food
Inc., dba Muniz Restaurant, 518 S. Lake St., Aurora, 60506) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-0951 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora Athletic Club, dba Aurora
Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Dr., North Aurora, 60542) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-0952 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Altiro Aurora LLC dba Altiro Latin
Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora 60506) .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On October 21, 2019 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
19-0886 A Resolution to award a contract to Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Resident
Inspection and Engineering Services .
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
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19-0903 A Resolution authorization to purchase ArcServer software from Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of
$34,000.00, for the Geographic Information System mapping, and the annual
maintenance in the amount of $10,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0915 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
#201 Poly USA Expansion (Vacant Lots East of Russell Avenue & North of New
Haven Avenue) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service
Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and
other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-16-177-011 &
15-16-177-013.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0936 A Resolution formalizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City
of Aurora and the City of Naperville regarding recurring maintenance fees for a
video conferencing system hosted by the City of Aurora and utilized by the Fire
Departments of both Cities.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
19-0944 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Sika -
Butterfield - Colors : 625 W. Illinois Ave.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On October 15, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0778 An Ordinance Adding Article 8 to Chapter 41.5, of the Code of the City of Aurora
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0891 A Resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel and the Risk Manager for the
City of Aurora to execute indemnification and hold harmless agreements with
private property owners for exercise trainings taking place throughout the
corporate limits of the City of Aurora for the FEMA Coordinated Complex Terrorist
Attack grant.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-0928 An Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Section 22, of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Entitled "Mailboxes."
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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OLD BUSINESS
18-1155 A Resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City commonly
known as 594-596 Fifth Ave, Aurora, Illinois to Trinidad Cervantes and Jose
Carlos Saucedo in the amount of $81,000.00 .
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS
19-0993 Requesting a Plan Description Revision to the River Street Plaza Special Use
Planned Development to allow for a personal services (2600) use, being a salon
and spa on the property located at 160 S River Street, Unit 106 (RE/MAX
Suburban Kammes Commercial - 19-0993 / AU21/4-19.194-Su/R - JS - Ward 4)
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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