Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · July 7, 2020
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE
City of Aurora WHOLE
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
July 07, 2020
5:00 PM
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:01 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 Mike
Saville, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd
Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor
Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
20-0344 Approval of the Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public wishing to address Council.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On June 24, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0234 An Ordinance granting revisions to the Special Use Permit for a
Religious Institutions (6400) Use on the Property located at 2295 Church
Road)
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0241 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 2795 Church Road to the
City of Aurora, Illinois, 60502
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0242 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning
Property located at 2795 Church Road from R-1, One Family Dwelling
District to O, Office District.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0301 A Resolution consenting to a Direct Aviation Operating Agreement
between Bunker Aviation, LLC and the City of Aurora.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
20-0316 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution
Approving a Final Plan for the Property located at the Southeast Corner
of North Eola Road and Weber Drive, for a Business and Professional,
Office (2400) use and a Warehouse, Distribution, and Storage Services
(3300) Use.
This P&D Resolution is final/appealable.
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Finance Committee Met On June 25, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0330 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement 2020 Ford Utility
Police Interceptor from Currie Motors for $37,312.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0332 A Resolution Ratifying payment of $25,688.66 to Fire Service Inc. of
Saint John, Indiana.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0352 A Resolution authorizing the amendment of a redevelopment agreement
between the City and Fox Valley Developers, LLC and the amendment of
an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Board of
Education of East Aurora Public School District 131, both related to the
redevelopment of the former Copley Hospital.
Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion regarding this item and was not present
on screen during Council's discussion regarding this item.
David Dibo - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item.
Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
questions regarding this item.
(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 June 23, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0214 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of license between the United
States Army and the Aurora Emergency Management Agency to operate
and maintain an outdoor warning siren.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0327 A Resolution to accept the quote from North American Rescue, 35
Tedwall Court, Greer, SC 29650 to purchase 135 Patrol Vehicle Trauma
Kit w/ Combat Gauze for the Aurora Police Department.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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20-0328 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D - Specialty by
Area (Downtown Fringe) City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially
related to application from: Project Canvas, d/b/a Society 57, 100 S.
River Street, Aurora, IL 60506).
Scott Hodge of Project Canvas (d/b/a Society 57), presented briefly regarding this
item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0334 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A - (Package
Sales) City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application
from: Jackia Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Park to Shop Supermarket Aurora,
4334 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL 60504).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On June 22, 2020 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
20-0313 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Rotary Park & Lot F Parking
and Sanitary Sewer Improvements to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and
Water, Inc., 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of
three hundred thirteen thousand, one hundred sixty dollars and zero cents
($313,160.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0333 Request to proceed with appropriate procurement procedures utilizing
Infrastructure and Technology Committee funds to address drainage
issues at seven locations throughout the City.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 16, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0322 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental
Maintenance Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley
Park District for the Golfview Drainage Improvements Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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20-0329 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27, Section 129 Off-road motor
vehicles.
Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Council - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
questions regarding this item.
Lieutenant Steve Stemmet - City of Aurora Police Department, presented and
responded to questions regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
NEW BUSINESS
20-0360 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 City of
Aurora (Lake Galena Tax Increment Financing District).
This item was not discussed at this meeting.
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
REPORT
20-0359 Introduce Announcement of the availability of the Eligibility Study and
Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed Lake
and Galena TIF District.
Trevor Dick - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item.
This Report was presented for information only and was referred to the City
Council.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins
to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the
meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman
Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor
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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
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
July 07, 2020
5:00 PM
THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL
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Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 840 2978 4216
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON JULY 7, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL
TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
20-0344 Approval of the Tuesday, June 16, 2020 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 June 24, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0234 An Ordinance granting revisions to the Special Use Permit for a Religious
Institutions (6400) Use on the Property located at 2295 Church Road)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0241 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 2795 Church Road to the City of
Aurora, Illinois, 60502
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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20-0242 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located at
2795 Church Road from R-1, One Family Dwelling District to O, Office District.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0301 A Resolution consenting to a Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between
Bunker Aviation, LLC and the City of Aurora.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
20-0316 A Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Resolution Approving
a Final Plan for the Property located at the Southeast Corner of North Eola Road
and Weber Drive, for a Business and Professional, Office (2400) use and a
Warehouse, Distribution, and Storage Services (3300) Use.
FINAL/APPEALABLE
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On June 25, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0330 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement 2020 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor from Currie Motors for $37,312.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0332 A Resolution Ratifying payment of $25,688.66 to Fire Service Inc. of Saint John,
Indiana.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0352 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to amend the previously approved
resolution R19-382, a redevelopment agreement (RDA) with Fox Valley
Developers (FVD) to facilitate the redevelopment of the Old Copley Hospital
located at 502 S. Lincoln Ave.
FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATION
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On June 23, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0214 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of license between the United States Army
and the Aurora Emergency Management Agency to operate and maintain an
outdoor warning siren.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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20-0327 A Resolution to accept the quote from North American Rescue, 35 Tedwall Court,
Greer, SC 29650 to purchase 135 Patrol Vehicle Trauma Kit w/ Combat Gauze for
the Aurora Police Department.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0328 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D - Specialty by Area
(Downtown Fringe) City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application
from: Project Canvas, d/b/a Society 57, 100 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0334 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A - (Package Sales) City
of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Jackia
Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Park to Shop Supermarket Aurora, 4334 E. New York
Street, Aurora, IL 60504).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On June 22, 2020 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
20-0313 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Rotary Park & Lot F Parking and
Sanitary Sewer Improvements to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E.
South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of three hundred thirteen
thousand, one hundred sixty dollars and zero cents ($313,160.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0333 Request to proceed with appropriate procurement procedures utilizing
Infrastructure and Technology Committee funds to address drainage issues at
seven locations throughout the City.
INFORMATION ONLY
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 16, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0322 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Maintenance
Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District for the
Golfview Drainage Improvements Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
20-0329 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27, Section 129 Off-road motor vehicles.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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NEW BUSINESS
20-0360 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 City of Aurora (Lake Galena Tax
Increment Financing District).
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
REPORT
20-0359 Introduce Announcement of the availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and
the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed Lake and Galena TIF
District.
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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