Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 2, 2022
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
August 02, 2022
4:00 PM
***Please note 4:00 p.m. start time for this meeting only***
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderwoman Patty Smith,
Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron
Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, and Mayor Richard Irvin
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
22-0570 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve the Minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following citizens
addressed the Committee of the Whole:
1. Ms. Mercy Galicia spoke on behalf of the Illinois Tejano Organization.
2. Mr. Matthew Orr spoke in opposition to item 22-0588.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee Met On July 27, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
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22-0489 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendums for Historic
Preservation Grant Agreements that were approved on May 24, 2022
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolutions
22-0522 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1A1, 2A1,
3A1 and 4A1 of The Third Resubdivision of Fox Valley East, Region I
Subdivision, Unit No. 1 located at North side of Fox Valley Mall, South of
New York Street and West of Route 59
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
PDFNL 22-022
22-0554 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for TH LLC Subdivision, located at
41 South Stolp Avenue
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
PDFNL 22-023
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On July 28, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0502 A Resolution authorizing the Execution of Labor Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) of the Aurora
Police Department from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0578 A Resolution to renew a 12-month agreement with AT&T for Intrastate
services in the amount of $115,716.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0588 A Resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding for Stolp Island Social in the amount of $45,000.
David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, spoke briefly
regarding this item.
Amy Morton of Stolp Island Social spoke and responded to questions regarding this
item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 26, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0574 Charitable Solicitation Application for Muscular Dystrophy Association
161 N. Clark St. Ste. 3550 Chicago, IL 60601, Fill the Boot - MDA on
September 9, 2022 to September 11, 2022.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 25, 2022 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
22-0451 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Ramirez Group LLC located at
3630 Randolph St., Lansing, IL for the repairs to the Stolp Island Place
Parking Deck ("SIP") in the amount of $153,430.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0566 A Resolution to award a contract to Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. in
the bid amount of $61,790.00 for the 2022 Sidewalk Cutting Project.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 19, 2022 and
Reviewed item 22-0559: An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-16 of the Code of Ordinances
and providing for the redistricting of the City, which was held at committee.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin reminded everyone that National Night Out is tonight, August 2,
2022.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session during this meeting.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
meeting adjourned at 4:29 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 - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
August 02, 2022
4:00 PM
***Please note 4:00 p.m. start time for this meeting only***
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
22-0570 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee Met On July 27, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0489 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendums for Historic
Preservation Grant Agreements that were approved on May 24, 2022
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolutions
22-0522 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1A1, 2A1, 3A1 and
4A1 of The Third Resubdivision of Fox Valley East, Region I Subdivision, Unit No.
1 located at North side of Fox Valley Mall, South of New York Street and West of
Route 59
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL AS AMENDED 5-0 (FINAL/APPEALABLE)
22-0554 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for TH LLC Subdivision, located at 41 South
Stolp Avenue
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 (FINAL/APPEALABLE)
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On July 28, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0502 A Resolution authorizing the Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of
Aurora and Aurora Supervisors Association (ASA) of the Aurora Police
Department from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0578 A Resolution to renew a 12-month agreement with AT&T for Intrastate services in
the amount of $115,716.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0588 A Resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding for Stolp Island Social in the amount of $45,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 26, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0574 Charitable Solicitation Application for Muscular Dystrophy Association 161 N.
Clark St. Ste. 3550 Chicago, IL 60601, Fill the Boot - MDA on September 9, 2022
to September 11, 2022.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 25, 2022 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
22-0451 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Ramirez Group LLC located at 3630
Randolph St., Lansing, IL for the repairs to the Stolp Island Place Parking Deck
("SIP") in the amount of $153,430.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0566 A Resolution to award a contract to Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. in the bid
amount of $61,790.00 for the 2022 Sidewalk Cutting Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 19, 2022 and
Reviewed item 22-0559: An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-16 of the Code of Ordinances
and providing for the redistricting of the City, which was held at committee.
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MAYOR’S REPORT
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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