Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 17, 2023
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
January 17, 2023
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
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, JANUARY 3, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
23-0005 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Committee of
the Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by
voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk read the Rules for Public Comment and Mr. Michael Bochenek
addressed the Committee of the Whole regarding the broken elevator in his
apartment building.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On January 11,
2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:
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22-0966 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Habitat Green
Freedom Subdivision, located at 1921 Jericho Road
Jeffrey Barrett and Clay Schuler were present on behalf of Habitat Green Freedom
Subdivision.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-1063 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Calvary Temple Church Plan
Description on 107.3 Acres for Property Located at 9S200 State Route
59
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning and Planning - City of Aurora, responded to questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On January 12, 2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0575 A Resolution to award a contract for a five-year IT Service Management
(ITSM) software to Ivanti, of Salt Lake City, UT, for $391,893.39.
Jeff Anderson, Assistant Director of IT - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-0995 A Resolution authorizing a SharePoint migration agreement with
Burwood Group, Inc., Chicago, IL, for a total amount not to exceed
$307,800.
William Brown, Project Manager - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-1016 A Resolution requesting approval for a three-year software maintenance
renewal agreement with Zencity Technologies US Inc. for the Zencity
platform in the total amount of $264,000.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-1062 A Resolution to accept agreement number 53468-0001 between the
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) & the City of Aurora for the
Corridor Improvements Grant Program Grant for the IT Department.
Sgt. Joe Howe - Aurora Police Department, responded to questions regarding this
item.
Commander Liz Robinson-Chan - Aurora Police Department, responded to questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-1067 A Resolution establishing a yearly fee for Liquor License Endorsements
and maximum violation fees for licensees related to Chapter 6,
"Alcoholic Liquor" of the Code of Ordinances.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0003 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $226,616.00,
and the appropriation of $226,616.00 of MFT Funds for the 2023-2024
Bridge Inspections.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0019 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and
body art establishments in the City of Aurora in accordance with Chapter
25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On January 10, 2023
and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-1046 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite
Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
Telugu Ruchulu of Aurora LLC, d/b/a Nawabi Hyderabad House at 4448
E. New York Street, Aurora). [Ward 10]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-1072 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty
On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the
application from Fox Valley Park District d/b/a Orchard Valley Golf
Course at 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora). [Ward 5]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-1073 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site
Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
Black Pepper Lounge, LLC d/b/a Black Pepper Lounge at 1515
Butterfield Rd., Unit #119, Aurora). [Ward 1]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0013 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged
Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Sunshine
Pantry, LLC, d/b/a Sunshine Pantry at 2958 Ogden Ave., Aurora). [Ward
8]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 9, 2023 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
22-1014 A Resolution to award a contract for a three-year Managed Phone
Service Partnership to Sentinel, of Downers Grove, for $307,102.96.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0001 A Resolution to adopt unit prices provided by two respondents for 2023
Electrical Supplies for the Electrical Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0002 A Resolution to adopt unit prices submitted by Utility Dynamics
Corporation, 23 Commerce Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 for 2023 Electrical
Services.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 3, 2023 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
Alderman Bugg asked that the incorrect meeting date of January 9, 2023 as
indicated on the meeting agenda be corrected to reflect the actual meeting
date of January 3, 2023. The change was made to the meeting minutes.
22-1069 An Ordinance amending Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances
pertaining to Special Events.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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22-1070 A Resolution approving the appointment of Joseph Weber to the Aurora
Airport Advisory Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
22-1071 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Colette Rozanski, Dr.
Adrian Talley, Dr. Jeff Craig, Patricia Rooney, Lynor Johnson, Dr. Mark
Curtis-Chavez, Dr. Lisa Hichens, and Dr. Collette House to the Aurora
Education Commission.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
NEW BUSINESS
23-0012 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to
execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's
Compensation Claim #188812841-001
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0026 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer
to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in worker's
compensation claim #188378080
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0041 A Resolution approving the appointment of James J. Birchall as Chief
Public Facilities Officer.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
23-0043 A Resolution approving the appointment of Derrick R. Winston as
Director of Public Facilities.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
There was no Mayor's Report at this meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
meeting adjourned at 5:32 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
January 17, 2023
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, JANUARY 3, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
23-0005 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 3, 2023 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 January 11,
2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0966 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Habitat Green Freedom
Subdivision, located at 1921 Jericho Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-1063 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Calvary Temple Church Plan
Description on 107.3 Acres for Property Located at 9S200 State Route 59
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On January 12, 2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-0575 A Resolution to award a contract for a five-year IT Service Management (ITSM)
software to Ivanti, of Salt Lake City, UT, for $391,893.39.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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22-0995 A Resolution authorizing a SharePoint migration agreement with Burwood Group,
Inc., Chicago, IL, for a total amount not to exceed $307,800.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-1016 A Resolution requesting approval for a three-year software maintenance renewal
agreement with Zencity Technologies US Inc. for the Zencity platform in the total
amount of $264,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-1062 A Resolution to accept agreement number 53468-0001 between the Local
Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) & the City of Aurora for the Corridor
Improvements Grant Program Grant for the IT Department.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-1067 A Resolution establishing a yearly fee for Liquor License Endorsements and
maximum violation fees for licensees related to Chapter 6, "Alcoholic Liquor" of
the Code of Ordinances.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
23-0003 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Alfred
Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $226,616.00, and the
appropriation of $226,616.00 of MFT Funds for the 2023-2024 Bridge
Inspections.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
23-0019 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art
establishments in the City of Aurora in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI
"Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On January 10, 2023
and Reviewed the Following Items:
22-1046 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption
liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Telugu Ruchulu of Aurora
LLC, d/b/a Nawabi Hyderabad House at 4448 E. New York Street, Aurora). [Ward
10]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
22-1072 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site
Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Fox Valley
Park District d/b/a Orchard Valley Golf Course at 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora).
[Ward 5]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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22-1073 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption
liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Black Pepper Lounge,
LLC d/b/a Black Pepper Lounge at 1515 Butterfield Rd., Unit #119, Aurora).
[Ward 1]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
23-0013 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales
liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Sunshine Pantry, LLC,
d/b/a Sunshine Pantry at 2958 Ogden Ave., Aurora). [Ward 8]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 9, 2023 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
22-1014 A Resolution to award a contract for a three-year Managed Phone Service
Partnership to Sentinel, of Downers Grove, for $307,102.96.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
23-0001 A Resolution to adopt unit prices provided by two respondents for 2023 Electrical
Supplies for the Electrical Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
23-0002 A Resolution to adopt unit prices submitted by Utility Dynamics Corporation, 23
Commerce Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 for 2023 Electrical Services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 9, 2023 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
22-1069 An Ordinance amending Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
Special Events.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
22-1070 A Resolution approving the appointment of Joseph Weber to the Aurora Airport
Advisory Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
22-1071 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Colette Rozanski, Dr. Adrian Talley,
Dr. Jeff Craig, Patricia Rooney, Lynor Johnson, Dr. Mark Curtis-Chavez, Dr. Lisa
Hichens, and Dr. Collette House to the Aurora Education Commission.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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NEW BUSINESS
23-0012 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute
a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation Claim
#188812841-001
23-0026 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer to
execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in worker's compensation
claim #188378080
23-0041 A Resolution approving the appointment of James J. Birchall as Chief Public
Facilities Officer.
23-0043 A Resolution approving the appointment of Derrick R. Winston as Director of
Public Facilities.
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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