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Aurora, IL · October 28, 2025

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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. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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. City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 28, 2025 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: _____________________________________ 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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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 refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable accommodation requests. 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 City of Aurora Page 1 Printed on 10/27/2025 City Council Agenda - Final October 28, 2025 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. City of Aurora Page 2 Printed on 10/27/2025 City Council Agenda - Final October 28, 2025 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 City of Aurora Page 3 Printed on 10/27/2025 City Council Agenda - Final October 28, 2025 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 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. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la participación en la junta. City of Aurora Page 4 Printed on 10/27/2025