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City Hall - Second Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday April 08, 2025 6:00 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. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable accommodation requests. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Ortinau served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Robert Dunn. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Pastor Marquerite Blitch from Grace Deliverance Outreach Ministries. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Excellence in Youth Leadership Award to Alex Leon from the Corey Clark Wrestling Team for winning the 2025 State Wrestling Championship. Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Excellence in Youth Leadership Award to Jaylene DeAlba from the East Aurora Wrestling Club for winning the 2025 State Wrestling Championship. Clayton Muhammad discussed upcoming events in the City of Aurora including: Dee Basile Day, Ward Cleanups, Easter Egg Hunts, Earth Day and Earth Week, Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremonies, an Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru, the Annual Food Truck Festival and the Mayoral & Aldermanic Inauguration on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 25-0225 A Resolution approving the appointment of Robert Dunn to the Civil Service Commission. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R25-102 25-0226 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Marquerite Blitch to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R25-103 STAFF REPORT 25-0275 CAD/RMS Project Update Bryan Handell, Administrative Services Bureau Commander - Aurora Police Department, presented. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding the recent City of Aurora elections. 2. Beula Fultz spoke regarding the recent City of Aurora elections. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve both agendas. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for the City fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4) optional one-year extensions. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-104 25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change orders to the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Platt Electric in the combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of existing electrical infrastructure from vaults located under the sidewalk along Broadway from Benton Street to New York Street. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-105 25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to update the City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign Inventory. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-106 25-0117 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a parcel for the Water Production Division in the amount of $125,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-107 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 25-0181 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the City of Aurora, Delicia Bowling, and Darius Butler for the purpose of facilitating the opening of The Soul Spot, a soul food restaurant, in Unit E4 at the Fox Valley Mall located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-108 25-0194 A Resolution authorizing the execution of IDOT standard agreements for land acquisition activities as part of the Indian Trail (Ohio to Pennsbury) Signal Modernization Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-109 25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 25-013) for a One Year Contract with Three Optional One Year Extensions upon mutual consent. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-110 25-0208 A Resolution Approving the Expansion of the Historic Preservation Grant Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-111 25-0218 A Resolution to purchase a new 2025 Police Interceptor hybrid vehicle from Currie Commercial Center, 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL for $58,843.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-112 25-0222 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments". This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-113 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection Water Main Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating Co., in the bid amount of sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty-seven dollars and zero cents ($63,487.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-114 25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-115 25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-116 25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to provide safety consulting services to the Department of Public Works. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-117 25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the amount of $218,300. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-118 25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the professional services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water meter sensor and analytical services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-119 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 25-0237 A Resolution authorizing entering into agreement with the Board of Education of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for the installation of an outdoor warning siren. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-120 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 25-0263 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Bruster's Real Ice Cream, 2440 S Eola Road. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-121 25-0265 Approval of the Minutes of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented. 25-0276 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Aurora Arts Center, 5 E. Galena Bl & 20 S. Stolp Ave. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-122 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with Separate Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the Property located at the Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman Laesch to hold this item for two weeks until the next City Council meeting. Alderman Laesch specified that his second of Alderman Bugg's motion was to hold pursuant to the section of the Code of Ordinances regarding the ability of two members of the City Council to hold an item without full City Council vote. Corporation Counsel Veenstra confirmed that Section 2-107(c) of the Code of Ordinances provides that two Aldermen may hold an item initially appearing for consideration before the City Council until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council, without a vote of the full City Council to hold that item. Alderman Franco asked that a determination be made as to whether prior presentation of an item to the Committee of the Whole constitutes presentation to the City Council for purposes of Section 2-107(c). Corporation Counsel Veenstra opined that this interpretation of the City Council's rules should be made by the City Council. Enactment No: O25-030 25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for property located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman Laesch to hold this item for two weeks until the next City Council meeting. Enactment No: R25-143 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. REPORT There were no reports. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 8, 2025 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 25-0280 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 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 Smith 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 Any individual requiring language translation and/or 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.us. 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