City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 28, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60505
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
October 28, 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 Laesch called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present: 13 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman
Mike Saville, Alderman Javier Bañuelos, Alderwoman Patty Smith,
Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Keith Larson, Alderman-At-Large Will White and Mayor John Laesch
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 Girl Scout Troop 56086.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Jon Zaghloul, Communications Manager - City of Aurora presented the
following update regarding local businesses:
Mich Big Taco and Terracycle will host ribbon cutting ceremonies this week.
Prisco's Family Market will reopen for business on October 30, 2025, after
repairs made from damage done during recent storms.
Mayor Laesch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to representatives of Aurora
Animal Care and Control staff in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
proclaiming October as National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in Aurora.
Mayor Laesch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Aurora Animal Care and
Control staff and Aurora Area Rescue Partners in honor of National Animal
Shelter Appreciation Week in the City of Aurora.
Mayor Laesch thanked and recognized Girl Scout Troop 56086 for leading the
Pledge of Allegiance at tonight's meeting.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
25-0747 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Sharain Spears to the
Aurora Housing Authority Board.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-322
25-0757 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the
Aurora Police Pension Board.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-323
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25-0759 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the
Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund Board.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-324
25-0784 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Pat Sutton, Louise LeDuc to
the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-325
25-0785 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of William Hubble and Caitlin
Kossakowski to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-326
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people
presented comments to the City Council:
1. Edith Calderon spoke regarding the Aurora Rapid Response Team and ICE
concerns.
2. Shannon Buckley spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
3. Ash Draighean spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
4. Gwyn Ciesla spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
5. Karen Diaz spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
6. Rosa Angelica Zarate spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
7. Amy Massaro expressed concerns regarding ICE.
8. Agustin Villagran spoke regarding the protection of immigrant families.
9. Ruben Morales spoke regarding his experience with ICE on Saturday.
10. Jessi Olazaba spoke regarding her personal experiences with ICE.
11. Helen Ratzlow expressed concerns regarding ICE.
12. Mary Davalos expressed concerns regarding ICE.
13. Ray Anderson spoke regarding ICE concerns and City budget concerns.
14. Rani Esposito spoke regarding ICE concerns.
15. Teania Myles expressed concerns regarding homelessness in Aurora.
16. Lupe Garcia offered a prayer for unity.
17. Andrew T. expressed concerns regarding ICE.
18. Marissa Martinez spoke regarding ALMAS and ICE concerns.
19. Ron Hinterlong spoke in opposition to proposed staff reductions to the
Aurora Police and Fire Departments.
20. Dr. Kathy O'Brien spoke regarding her students and their concerns
regarding ICE raids.
21. Thew Elliott spoke regarding creating a supportive community in Aurora.
22. Emily Beaupre continued speaker #10's story.
23. Rick Lawrence spoke in opposition to agenda item 25-0378 regarding the
drive test scanner purchase.
24. Orlando Rodriguez spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
25. Cynthia Martinez continued speaker #10's story.
26. Maribel Benitez expressed concerns regarding ICE.
At the conclusion of the first 30 minutes of Public Comment a motion was made
by Alderman Larson and seconded by Alderman Núñez to Suspend the Rules
to allow the remaining registered speakers to present their Public Comment to
the City Council. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Alderwoman
Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to amend Alderman Larson's motion
to extend the Public Comment time by 30 additional minutes to allow more
registered speakers the opportunity to speak. After discussion on the topic,
Alderwoman Smith withdrew her motion and Alderman Franco withdrew his
second. The motion to Suspend the Rules to allow the remaining registered
speakers to present their Public Comment to the City Council beyond the 30
minutes maximum for all speakers carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
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At the conclusion of Public Comment, Alderman Saville asked Mayor Laesch if
his administration plans to forward a proposed ICE Ordinance to the RAP
Committee. Mayor Laesch indicated that his administration does plan to
forward a proposed ICE Ordinance to the RAP Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
25-0758 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 226, Wheatland Crossing
and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area
in the City of Aurora, Kane and Kendall Counties and Providing for a
Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN
15-36-400-032 and part of PIN 03-01-127-007.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing.There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. Alderman Bugg requested an
overview of this item and Corporation Counsel Yordana Wysocki presented a
brief overview. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
Alderman Franco to close this public hearing. The motion carried by the
following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
25-0837 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 227, Habitat Green Freedom
and calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in
the City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
Other Procedures in Connection therewith PIN: 15-30-277-004.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by Alderman
Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The
motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
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25-0838 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 228, Cyrus One - 2725 Bilter
Road and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service
Area in the City of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public
Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN:
07-06-401-013.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. Alderwoman Baid requested
specific information regarding this item and Corporation Counsel Yordana
Wysocki responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and
seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The motion
carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
25-0840 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 225, Prairie Meadows and
calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN(s): 15-19-451-001;
15-19-451-002; 15-19-451-010; and a portion of 15-19-451-009.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by
Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to close this public
hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
25-0841 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 231, Eola Reserve and
calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
City of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN(s): 07-18-404-002;
07-18-401-006; 07-17-301-012; 07-17-301-011; 07-17-301-008.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by
Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to close this public
hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
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25-0857 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 232, Abbey Meadows and
Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN: 12-35-400-004.
The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by Alderman
Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The
motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
CONSENT AGENDA
The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by
Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
Consent Agenda in full. Alderman Barreiro asked to remove item 25-0378 from
the Consent Agenda and to place the item on Unfinished Business. Alderman
Franco asked to remove item 25-0750 from the Consent Agenda and to place
the item on Unfinished Business. With the removal of items 25-0378 and 25-0750
from the Consent Agenda, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and the
Direct to Council Agenda carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
25-0666 A Resolution requesting approval to continue with Bentek Benefits
Technology of Palm Beach Gardens, FL as the City's Benefits Enrollment
and Administration Software provider for two additional years for an
amount not to exceed $137,550.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-327
25-0696 A Resolution to Approve Tavarez & Sons Lawn Care and Guardian
Asphalt as Contractors for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $128,000.00, for the Operation Senior Shovel
Program.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-328
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25-0700 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with InfoSend to Provide Utility
Invoice Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing
Division.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-329
25-0761 A Resolution awarding H&H Electric Company, the low bidder, for the
two-year citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance contract.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-330
25-0762 A Resolution awarding the Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic
Signal Installation project to H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL
for the amount of $646,164.08 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax
(MFT) funds for the project.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-331
25-0770 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a Managed
Security Services contract to NuHarbor Security, Inc., Colchester, VT, for
a three year contract with two additional option years.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-332
25-0780 A Resolution Authorizing the mayor to execute phase III construction
engineering agreement with HR Green, Inc. and appropriation of Motor
Fuel Tax Funds for Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal
Installation project.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-333
25-0786 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of
$68.71 per ton from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, and $70.46 from
Compass Minerals America, Inc., Overland Park, KS for the Division of
Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing
Agreement Bid for the 2025-2026 winter season.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-334
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25-0796 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year renewal agreement with
Absolute Software, Inc., Seattle, for virtual private network software for an
amount not to exceed $102,920.00.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-335
25-0819 A Resolution to accept a grant award in the amount of $4,000,000 from
the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
for the Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration project.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-336
25-0824 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award from the Illinois
Finance Authority of $200,000.00 to support stretch code adoption and
implementation
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-337
25-0826 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for
Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through
December 31, 2025.
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: R25-338
DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
25-0854 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, City Council
Meeting.
The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
Consent Agenda.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain
section of the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property
located at 998 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois
A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: O25-067
25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health
Facility limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational
Services for children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health
and behavioral difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate
Boulevard
Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning and Planning - City of Aurora, responded to
questions.
Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director of Lydia Home (Petitioner) - presented briefly
and responded to questions.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Núñez to
approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: O25-068
25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance
services for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-339
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25-0820 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax
funds in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 and the
provision of staff support for the purposes of organizing an independent
not-for-profit organization to render special services within Special
Service Area One.
Danielle Tufano, Downtown Economic Development Manager - City of Aurora,
responded to questions.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman
Bañuelos to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
Enactment No: R25-340
25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
purchase agreement with Five Eight Group for the procurement of a drive
test scanner for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to
exceed $170,000.
Lt. Tom McNamara, Aurora Police Department - presented and responded to
questions.
Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished
Business by Alderman Barreiro. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and
seconded by Alderman Núñez to return this item to the Finance Committee on
November 13, 2025, for further discussion. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large
White
Nay: 1 - Alderman Mesiacos
Enactment No: R25-380
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25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances,
pertaining to video gaming terminal regulations.
Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to
questions.
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished
Business by Alderman Franco. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and
seconded by Alderman Larson to table this item until the November 4, 2025,
City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large
White
Nay: 1 - Alderman Barreiro
Enactment No: O25-078
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of New Business.
REPORT
There were no reports.
APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST
25-0861 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and
Alderman-At-Large White
Nay: 1- Alderman Bugg
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CLOSED SESSION
A Closed Session was held pursuant to Section 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings
Act to discuss pending litigation. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith
and seconded by Alderman Larson to enter into Closed Session and thereafter
adjourn the City Council meeting with no further final action or public business
to take place for purposes of this meeting. Alderman Saville and Alderman
Bañuelos were temporarily absent from Council Chambers during the vote.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg,
Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White
ADJOURN
The Open Session of this meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 9:03 p.m.
The Closed Session meeting was called to order at 9:10 p.m. and discussion
was held pursuant to Sec 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act. The Closed
Session meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
October 28, 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
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ROLL CALL
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
25-0747 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Sharain Spears to the Aurora Housing
Authority Board.
25-0757 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the Aurora Police
Pension Board.
25-0759 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the Aurora
Firefighters Pension Fund Board.
25-0784 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Pat Sutton, Louise LeDuc to the
"Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
25-0785 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of William Hubble and Caitlin
Kossakowski to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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25-0758 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 226, Wheatland Crossing and Calling
for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
Kane and Kendall Counties and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN 15-36-400-032 and part of PIN
03-01-127-007.
25-0837 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 227, Habitat Green Freedom and
calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of
Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
Connection therewith PIN: 15-30-277-004.
25-0838 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 228, Cyrus One - 2725 Bilter Road
and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City
of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN: 07-06-401-013.
25-0840 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 225, Prairie Meadows and calling for
a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
Connection Therewith PIN(s): 15-19-451-001; 15-19-451-002; 15-19-451-010;
and a portion of 15-19-451-009.
25-0841 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 231, Eola Reserve and calling for a
Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and other Procedures in
Connection Therewith PIN(s): 07-18-404-002; 07-18-401-006; 07-17-301-012;
07-17-301-011; 07-17-301-008.
25-0857 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 232, Abbey Meadows and Calling for
a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
Connection Therewith PIN: 12-35-400-004.
CONSENT AGENDA
25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase
agreement with Five Eight Group for the procurement of a drive test scanner for
the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $170,000.
25-0666 A Resolution requesting approval to continue with Bentek Benefits Technology of
Palm Beach Gardens, FL as the City's Benefits Enrollment and Administration
Software provider for two additional years for an amount not to exceed $137,550.
25-0696 A Resolution to Approve Tavarez & Sons Lawn Care and Guardian Asphalt as
Contractors for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $128,000.00, for the Operation Senior Shovel Program.
25-0700 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with InfoSend to Provide Utility Invoice
Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing Division.
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25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
video gaming terminal regulations.
25-0761 A Resolution awarding H&H Electric Company, the low bidder, for the two-year
citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance contract.
25-0762 A Resolution awarding the Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal
Installation project to H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL for the amount of
$646,164.08 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.
25-0770 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a Managed Security
Services contract to NuHarbor Security, Inc., Colchester, VT, for a three year
contract with two additional option years.
25-0780 A Resolution Authorizing the mayor to execute phase III construction engineering
agreement with HR Green, Inc. and appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for
Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal Installation project.
25-0786 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $68.71 per
ton from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, and $70.46 from Compass Minerals
America, Inc., Overland Park, KS for the Division of Street Maintenance under the
State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2025-2026 winter season.
25-0796 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year renewal agreement with Absolute
Software, Inc., Seattle, for virtual private network software for an amount not to
exceed $102,920.00.
25-0819 A Resolution to accept a grant award in the amount of $4,000,000 from the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for the Mastodon
Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration project.
25-0824 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award from the Illinois Finance
Authority of $200,000.00 to support stretch code adoption and implementation
25-0826 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of
Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2025.
DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
25-0854 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, City Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain section of
the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property located at 998
Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois
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25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health Facility
limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational Services for
children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health and behavioral
difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate Boulevard
25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Item held from the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
25-0820 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax funds in a total
aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 and the provision of staff support for the
purposes of organizing an independent not-for-profit organization to render special
services within Special Service Area One.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST
25-0861 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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