Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · November 15, 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
November 15, 2022
5:00 PM
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 5:08 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, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
22-0912 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 1, 2022,
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Jenkins to approve and file the minutes. The minutes were approved and filed
as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people
presented comment to the Committee of the Whole:
1. Dennis Knight spoke regarding traffic safety at Carillon at Stonegate.
2. Sam Guerrero spoke in support of PreMil.
3. Karina Garcia spoke in support of PreMil.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee Met on November
9, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0871 An Ordinance Annexing Property, Being Vacant Land, Located at
2040 and 2050 East New York Street, to the City of Aurora, Illinois,
60502.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0872 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development,
Approving the Brahler-Schmidt LLC Plan Description Revision and
Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
Modifying the Zoning Map Attached thereto to an Underlying Zoning of
ORI, Office, Research, Light Industry, for the Property located at 2040
and 2050 East New York Street
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0873 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for TT Technologies, Inc.
Subdivision, located at 2020 East New York Street
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0874 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan for TT Technologies
Subdivision, located at 2020 East New York Street for a Business and
Professional Office (2400) Use and a Warehouse, Distribution and
Storage Services (3300) Use
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0875 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement and a Stormwater
Management Access Easement on the property located at 2020 East
New York Street, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On November 10, 2022 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
22-0841 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Engineering
Agreement with HR Green, Inc., maximum amount of $124,733.00
and appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for City Safe Routes to
School Projects 2022 in SD129, SD131, & SD204 with the MFT
section number 22-00349-00-SW.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-0846 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible
Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) and to Induce
Development Interest on land on the southwest corner of Farnsworth
Avenue and Bilter Road called the Farnsworth Bilter TIF, and as
authorized under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65
ILCS 5/11-74-.4-1 and 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-3(q).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0847 A Resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF)
Feasibility Study for the Farnsworth and Bilter area using the services
of Kane McKenna and Associates in the amount of $42,000.00 plus
out-of-pocket expenses.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0876 A Resolution Authorizing a New Lease Agreement with Dan Powell,
for 900 Ray Moses Drive.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0916 A Resolution to procure equipment to provide Internet access, door
access controls, surveillance cameras and appropriate licensing for
the Community Center at 1226 Grand Boulevard to Scientel Solutions
LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for a total amount not to
exceed $104,282.78.
Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora presented briefly regarding
this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0924 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Funding Specified for Finish
Line Grants for Eligible Projects.
Elle Withall, Director of Downtown Development - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this
item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0880 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Airport Maintenance
Operation Agreement with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC for a
term not to exceed three years.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0854 Review of the Proposed 2023 City Budget - Community Services
No discussion was held regarding this item.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
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The following items were walked on for information only and no action was
taken: Items 22-0913, 22-0914 and 22-0917.
The Finance Committee also had a Special Finance Committee meeting on
November 7, 2022 to discuss and review the Proposed 2023 City Budget.
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On November 8,
2022 and Reviewed item 22-0515 for Information Only.
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On November 7, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0706 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Midwest Power Industry Incorporated for the
preventative maintenance of eight emergency engine generators for
the City of Aurora's Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0791 A Resolution approving Petroleum Traders Inc. and Al Warren Oil
Company Inc. for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuels for the
City of Aurora fleet and backup generators.
Derrick Winston, Assistant Superintendent of Fleet and Facilities Maintenance
responded to questions regarding this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
22-0883 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the on-call full replacement of
disturbed lead water service lines in 2023 within the City.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On November 1, 2022
and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0515 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Emergency Management
Agency.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-0882 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Doug Kostner and the
appointment of Nelson Santos and Roderick Young to the Aurora
Airport Advisory Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
NEW BUSINESS
22-0913 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC.,
2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Preventive Maintenance &
Support of City-wide security/CCTV cameras added to City network for
a total amount not to exceed $60,637.
Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora presented briefly regarding
this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0914 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC.,
2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Network Infrastructure
Managed Services of city-wide network infrastructure for a total
amount not to exceed $1,147,505.
Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora presented briefly regarding
this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0917 A Resolution authorizing procurement of and Enterprise Agreement
("EA") for GIS software from Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of
$420,000.00, for a three year term.
Tim Shields, GIS Analyst - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0926 An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on Chapter 25,
Article XII Mobile Food Unit Vendors until February 28, 2023.
Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-0943 An Ordinance Approving a Lease, Renovation Agreement for
City-Owned Property in the Downtown TIF (Stolp Island Parking Deck
Commercial Spaces, 5 East Downer Place Suite A and E); and
Related Finish Line Grant Funding.
David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented regarding
this item.
Gio Rodriguez, Founder of PreMil in Aurora, presented regarding this item.
This item was not on the agenda for this COW meeting, therefore no final
action was taken and this item will be placed on New Business at the next City
Council meeting on November 22, 2022.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Report.
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
Alderman Mesiacos left the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
Alderwoman Shweta Baid presented an update regarding Ward 10 during the
Aldermen's Corner.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.
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 6:43 p.m.
Submitted by:
_______________________________________
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
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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 - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
November 15, 2022
5:00 PM
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, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
22-0912 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 1, 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 November 9,
2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0871 An Ordinance Annexing Property, Being Vacant Land, Located at 2040 and 2050
East New York Street, to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0872 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving
the Brahler-Schmidt LLC Plan Description Revision and Amending Chapter 49 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached
thereto to an Underlying Zoning of ORI, Office, Research, Light Industry, for the
Property located at 2040 and 2050 East New York Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0873 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for TT Technologies, Inc. Subdivision,
located at 2020 East New York Street
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0874 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan for TT Technologies Subdivision, located at
2020 East New York Street for a Business and Professional Office (2400) Use
and a Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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22-0875 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement and a Stormwater Management Access
Easement on the property located at 2020 East New York Street, in Kane County,
Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On November 10, 2022 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
22-0841 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Engineering Agreement with
HR Green, Inc., maximum amount of $124,733.00 and appropriating Motor Fuel
Tax Funds for City Safe Routes to School Projects 2022 in SD129, SD131, &
SD204 with the MFT section number 22-00349-00-SW.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0846 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a
Possible Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) and to Induce Development Interest
on land on the southwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road called the
Farnsworth Bilter TIF, and as authorized under the Tax Increment Allocation
Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74-.4-1 and 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-3(q).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0847 A Resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) Feasibility Study
for the Farnsworth and Bilter area using the services of Kane McKenna and
Associates in the amount of $42,000.00 plus out-of-pocket expenses.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0876 A Resolution Authorizing a New Lease Agreement with Dan Powell, for 900 Ray
Moses Drive.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0916 A Resolution to procure equipment to provide Internet access, door access
controls, surveillance cameras and appropriate licensing for the Community
Center at 1226 Grand Boulevard to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd,
Aurora, IL 60502, for a total amount not to exceed $104,282.78.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0924 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Funding Specified for Finish Line Grants
for Eligible Projects.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0880 A Resolution to authorizing the execution Airport Maintenance Operation
Agreement with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC for a term not to exceed three
years.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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22-0854 Review of the Proposed 2023 City Budget - Community Services
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
The following items were walked on for information only and no action was taken:
Items 22-0913, 22-0914 and 22-0917.
The Finance Committee also had a Special Finance Committee meeting on November
7, 2022 to discuss and review the Proposed 2023 City Budget.
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On November 8, 2022
and Reviewed item 22-0515 for Information Only.
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On November 7, 2022 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
22-0706 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Midwest Power Industry Incorporated for the preventative maintenance of eight
emergency engine generators for the City of Aurora's Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0791 A Resolution approving Petroleum Traders Inc. and Al Warren Oil Company Inc. for
the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuels for the City of Aurora fleet and backup
generators.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-0883 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the for the on-call full replacement of
disturbed lead water service lines in 2023 within the City.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On November 1, 2022 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0515 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Emergency Management Agency.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
22-0882 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Doug Kostner and the appointment
of Nelson Santos and Roderick Young to the Aurora Airport Advisory Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 (AS AMENDED)
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NEW BUSINESS
22-0913 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola
Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Preventive Maintenance & Support of City-wide
security/CCTV cameras added to City network for a total amount not to exceed
$60,637.
22-0914 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola
Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Network Infrastructure Managed Services of city-wide
network infrastructure for a total amount not to exceed $1,147,505.
22-0917 A Resolution authorizing procurement of and Enterprise Agreement ("EA") for GIS
software from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands,
California in the amount of $420,000.00, for a three year term.
22-0926 An Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on Chapter 25, Article XII
Mobile Food Unit Vendors until February 28, 2023.
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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