Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 3, 2020
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
March 03, 2020
4:00 PM
Time is changed to 4:00 p.m. for this meeting only
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, 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 Mike Saville
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
20-0130 Approval of the Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Franco to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No members of the public wished to address Council.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no 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,
February 26, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
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20-0070 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for
Seminary Avenue located east of S. Lincoln Avenue and west of S. 4th
Street, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item.
Enactment No: O20-016
20-0072 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at east of
Lincoln Avenue and west of 4th Street, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
Tracy Vacek, Senior Planner - City of Aurora Planning and Zoning Division, answered
questions regarding this item.
Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, answered questions regarding
this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item.
Enactment No: O20-017
20-0071 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for C.W. Bardwell Subdivision
located at 550 S. Lincoln Avenue
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item.
Enactment No: R20-053
20-0074 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat Bardwell Community Subdivision
located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln
Avenue and S. 4th Street
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item.
Enactment No: R20-054
20-0075 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Bardwell Community Subdivision
located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln
Avenue and S. 4th Street
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item.
Enactment No: R20-055
20-0115 A Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for 1531 East New
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York Street, located at the Southwest Corner of East New York Street
and Edgewood Avenue.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-059
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, February 27, 2020 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
20-0051 A Resolution authorizing Trane U.S. Inc. to upgrade the automated
building control system at the City of Aurora Police Headquarters for
$76,523.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-052
20-0126 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with NES Environmental, 195 Industry Drive, Frankfort, IL
60448 in the amount of $48,600 for Asbestos and Lead Paint Abatement
at five single family residences on Bilter Road.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-061
20-0133 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to repay the Line of
Credit issued with Fifth Third Bank and Old Second Bank up to $3.0
million in 2020 in three equal installments on or before April 1, 2020, July
1, 2020, and October 1, 2020 as provided for in the 2020 Approved
Gaming Fund Budget.
Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, spoke briefly regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-062
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, February 25,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0139 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to provide
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funding to Lexipol for Policy Manual updates and maintenance.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-063
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REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, February 24, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-1162 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to sign the
sub-agreement with Koloni Inc. for City of Aurora's Bike Share Program.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-049
20-0099 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Cyrus One - PH I Building Expansion - 2905 Diehl Rd..
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-056
20-0105 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Trotter and Associates, Inc., to
provide construction engineering services for various underground utility
improvement projects during the 2020 construction season, in an amount
not to exceed $225,455.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-057
20-0106 A Resolution approving Reduction No. 1 for Scientel Solutions - 2001 N.
Eola Rd.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-058
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, February 18,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0002 A Resolution authorizing the 2020 Ward neighborhood Cleanup Program
for Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 and Shred Events for Wards 4, 5, 6,
8, 9, and 10.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-050
20-0026 A Resolution Authorizing Ward 10 Residential Grant Program
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(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-051
20-0031 A Resolution Reappointing Celia Rodriguez to the Aurora Veterans
Advisory Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-047
20-0065 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky to the Building Code Board
of Appeals.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-048
20-0095 An Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Article IX - Cannabis and Drug
Paraphernalia Violations.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O20-018
20-0116 A Resolution authorizing department heads to enter into student
internship agreements with local educational institutions for the purpose
of accepting unpaid, volunteer student interns, subject to review and
approval by the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Human
Resources.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R20-060
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Jennifer Stallings - 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
Tuesday
March 03, 2020
4:00 PM
Time is changed to 4:00 p.m. for this meeting only
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
20-0130 Approval of the Tuesday, February 18, 2020 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 Wednesday,
February 26, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0070 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Seminary
Avenue located east of S. Lincoln Avenue and west of S. 4th Street, in Kane
County, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0072 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at east of Lincoln
Avenue and west of 4th Street, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0071 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for C.W. Bardwell Subdivision located at
550 S. Lincoln Avenue
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0074 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat Bardwell Community Subdivision located
along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S.
4th Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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20-0075 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Bardwell Community Subdivision located
along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S.
4th Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0115 A Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for 1531 East New York
Street, located at the Southwest Corner of East New York Street and Edgewood
Avenue.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, February 27, 2020 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
20-0051 A Resolution authorizing Trane U.S. Inc. to upgrade the automated building control
system at the City of Aurora Police Headquarters for $76,523.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0126 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
NES Environmental, 195 Industry Drive, Frankfort, IL 60448 in the amount of
$48,600 for Asbestos and Lead Paint Abatement at five single family residences
on Bilter Road.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0133 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to repay the Line of Credit
issued with Fifth Third Bank and Old Second Bank up to $3.0 million in 2020 in
three equal installments on or before April 1, 2020, July 1, 2020, and October 1,
2020 as provided for in the 2020 Approved Gaming Fund Budget.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, February 25,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0139 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to provide funding
to Lexipol for Policy Manual updates and maintenance.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, February 24, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-1162 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to sign the sub-agreement with
Koloni Inc. for City of Aurora's Bike Share Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0099 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Cyrus One
- PH I Building Expansion - 2905 Diehl Rd..
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0105 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Trotter and Associates, Inc., to provide
construction engineering services for various underground utility improvement
projects during the 2020 construction season, in an amount not to exceed
$225,455.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0106 A Resolution approving Reduction No. 1 for Scientel Solutions - 2001 N. Eola Rd.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, February 18,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0002 A Resolution authorizing the 2020 Ward neighborhood Cleanup Program for
Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 and Shred Events for Wards 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0026 A Resolution Authorizing Ward 10 Residential Grant Program
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0031 A Resolution Reappointing Celia Rodriguez to the Aurora Veterans Advisory
Council.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0065 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky to the Building Code Board of
Appeals.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0095 An Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Article IX - Cannabis and Drug
Paraphernalia Violations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0
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20-0116 A Resolution authorizing department heads to enter into student internship
agreements with local educational institutions for the purpose of accepting unpaid,
volunteer student interns, subject to review and approval by the Corporation
Counsel and the Director of Human Resources.
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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