Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · September 2, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
September 02, 2025
3:00 PM
Chairperson Edward J. Bugg
Vice Chair Daniel Barreiro
Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman-at-Large Will White
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 contact the Aldermen's Office at (630) 256-3020.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Bugg called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Edward Bugg, Vice Chair Dan Barreiro, Alderman Javier
Bañuelos, Alderwoman Shweta Baid and Alderman-At-Large Will White
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0673 Approval of the minutes from Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Committee meeting held on August 19, 2025 .
A motion was made by Vice Chair Barreiro, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
Augustine Villagran provided public comment in regards to 25-0605.
AGENDA
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTIONS
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25-0643 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant program in the amount of
$50,000.00 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora
(RTA) and The Neighbor Project to assist qualified residents with
projects in the Third Ward
Alderman Mesiacos presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman-At-Large
White, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
HELD
25-0605 A discussion on Chapter 9, Article 9-II, Sec 9-15 as it pertains to
backyard chickens .
This Information/Discussion Only was discussed and filed
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Bañuelos,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Bugg
adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
Ayes: 5
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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
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Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Agenda - Final Chairperson Edward J. Bugg
Vice Chair Daniel Barreiro
Tuesday Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
September 02, 2025 Alderman-at-Large Will White
3:00 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 contact the Aldermen's Office at (630) 256-3020.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0673 Approval of the minutes from Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee
meeting held on August 19, 2025 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTIONS
25-0643 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant program in the amount of $50,000.00
per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The Neighbor
Project to assist qualified residents with projects in the Third Ward
HELD
25-0605 A discussion on Chapter 9, Article 9-II, Sec 9-15 as it pertains to backyard
chickens.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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