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Committee of the Whole

Regular Meeting

Aurora, IL · January 16, 2024

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City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday January 16, 2024 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 5:03 p.m. and the roll was called. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to allow Alderman Bugg and Alderman Saville to participate in this meeting remotely. The motion carried by voice vote and Alderman Bugg and Alderman Saville participated in this meeting remotely. Alderman Llamas informed Mayor Irvin in advance of the meeting that he would be late for this meeting. Alderman Llamas arrived at the meeting at 5:11 p.m. during the staff report and was marked as present. Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor Richard Irvin APPROVAL OF MINUTES 23-1055 Approval of the Draft Closed Session Meeting Minutes from the Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the draft minutes. The motion carried by voice vote. 24-0005 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Laesch to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2024 STAFF REPORT 24-0031 Community Events Report - 2024 Events Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications and Equity Officer - City of Aurora, and Mike Nelson, Director of Community Events - City of Aurora, presented an overview of the upcoming 2024 Community Events. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present and wishing to address the Committee of the Whole. REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On January 10, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-1034 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record Providing for R-2(C) One Family Dwelling District, R-4A(C) Two-Family Dwelling District, B-2(C) General Retail District, and OS-1 (C) Conservation, Open Space And Drainage District with a Conditional Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue on Vacant Land in Kendall and Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60503 and 60504 Jill Morgan, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Attorney Russ Whitaker presented and responded to questions regarding this item on behalf of the Petitioners, D.R. Horton. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O24-009 23-1035 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue to the City of Aurora, Kendall County, Illinois 60503, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O24-010 23-1036 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue to the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois 60504, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2024 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O24-011 23-1037 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Wheatland Crossing Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of R-2 One Family Dwelling District, R-4A Two-Family Dwelling District, B-2 General Retail District, and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space And Drainage District for the property located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O24-012 23-1038 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lots 1-110 of Wheatland Crossing Subdivision, on vacant land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R24-017 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee Met On January 11, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-0978 A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Local Public Agency Amendment for federal participation with the State of Illinois in an amount not to exceed $228,109.00 and Phase 2 Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements, MFT #19-00329-00-CH in an amount of $228,109. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R24-013 23-1045 A Resolution to accept a contract with Jen Lewin Studio LLC to lease the artwork "The Pool" for Aurora's October 2024 Public Art Light Festival. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R24-014 24-0009 A Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2024 Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $3,136,378.00 of MFT Funds for the project. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R24-016 City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2024 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 9, 2024 was cancelled. REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 8, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-1056 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District to provide maintenance services for the Combined Sewer Overflow Treatment Facility located at 400 N. Broadway, Aurora IL . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R24-015 24-0001 A Resolution authorizing procurement of an Advantage Program (AP) for professional services from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of $408,300.00, for a three year term. Tim Shield, GIS Manager - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R24-019 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 2, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-0987 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide for the Office of Aldermen. (INFORMATION ONLY) 23-1048 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2024 Legislative Session. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R24-018 City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 16, 2024 23-1057 Committee update on tobacco license compliance checks. (INFORMATION ONLY) HELD ITEM 22-0211 An Ordinance Creating Section 2-65 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to Aldermanic Initiative Funds . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O24-005 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Submitted by: ___________________________________________ 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. City of Aurora Page 6

Agenda

City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Agenda - Final Tuesday January 16, 2024 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 23-1055 Approval of the Draft Closed Session Meeting Minutes from the Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting. 24-0005 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting. MAYOR’S REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On January 10, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-1034 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record Providing for R-2(C) One Family Dwelling District, R-4A(C) Two-Family Dwelling District, B-2(C) General Retail District, and OS-1 (C) Conservation, Open Space And Drainage District with a Conditional Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue on Vacant Land in Kendall and Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60503 and 60504 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 23-1035 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue to the City of Aurora, Kendall County, Illinois 60503, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 City of Aurora Page 1 Printed on 1/16/2024 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Final January 16, 2024 23-1036 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue to the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois 60504, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 23-1037 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Wheatland Crossing Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of R-2 One Family Dwelling District, R-4A Two-Family Dwelling District, B-2 General Retail District, and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space And Drainage District for the property located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 23-1038 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lots 1-110 of Wheatland Crossing Subdivision, on vacant land located at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee Met On January 11, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-0978 A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Local Public Agency Amendment for federal participation with the State of Illinois in an amount not to exceed $228,109.00 and Phase 2 Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements, MFT #19-00329-00-CH in an amount of $228,109. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 23-1045 A Resolution to accept a contract with Jen Lewin Studio LLC to lease the artwork "The Pool" for Aurora's October 2024 Public Art Light Festival. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 24-0009 A Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $3,136,378.00 of MFT Funds for the project. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 City of Aurora Page 2 Printed on 1/16/2024 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Final January 16, 2024 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 9, 2024 was cancelled. REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 8, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-1056 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District to provide maintenance services for the Combined Sewer Overflow Treatment Facility located at 400 N. Broadway, Aurora IL. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 24-0001 A Resolution authorizing procurement of an Advantage Program (AP) for professional services from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of $408,300.00, for a three year term. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 2, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 23-0987 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide for the Office of Aldermen. INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.] 23-1048 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2024 Legislative Session. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 23-1057 Committee update on tobacco license compliance checks. INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.] HELD ITEM 22-0211 An Ordinance Creating Section 2-65 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to Aldermanic Initiative Funds. STAFF REPORT 24-0031 Community Events Report - 2024 Events CLOSED SESSION City of Aurora Page 3 Printed on 1/16/2024 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Final January 16, 2024 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. City of Aurora Page 4 Printed on 1/16/2024