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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 November 25, 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: 10 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Javier Bañuelos, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Keith Larson, Alderman-At-Large Will White and Mayor John Laesch Absent: 3 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderwoman Patty Smith and Alderwoman Shweta Baid APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco 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 Alderman Núñez. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 MAYOR'S REPORT Tony Martinez, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer - City of Aurora, honored Touche French Creole, the winners of the City of Aurora Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Mayor Laesch presented the award to the Chef of Touche French Creole and the artist, Ginger Ingram. Mr. Martinez reported on a busy Friday night last week for the Winter Lights Parade, Press Night at the Paramount showing of White Christmas, a performance at Second City at Copley Theatre, opening night of Christkindlmarket and a performance of the Million Dollar Quartet. Opening weekend of Festival of Lights at Phillips Park is this weekend through December 25th. A Special Census Recount will be moving forward now that the Federal Government Shutdown is over. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Vernita McGee Andrews spoke regarding Stable Able Housing. 2. Lupe Garcia thanked the Council and said a prayer. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White 25-0585 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with patient compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for $61,485. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-352 25-0783 A Resolution authorizing the award of contracts to supply process chemicals for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-353 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 25-0799 A Resolution authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for snow removal operations in 2026 in an amount up to $1,399,600.00. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-354 25-0821 A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a second $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program for improvements at Garfield Park. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-355 25-0847 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $147,375.00 under a grant agreement between the Driving a Cleaner Illinois through IEPA and the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-356 25-0848 A Resolution to accept award number # 24-203712 (HD240371) from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Program for $2,000,000. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-357 25-0876 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from FJC Restaurant, LLC at 470 Hinman St., Ste C). [Ward 3] This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-358 25-0878 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2026 Water & Sewer Maintenance Division Emergency Repair Program. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-359 25-0882 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Montgomery and the appropriation of $200,000.00 of MFT funds for the Douglas Avenue Resurfacing project. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-360 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 25-0883 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the on-call full replacement of disturbed lead water service lines in 2026 within the City. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-361 25-0885 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Community Residence, minor (1510) Use on the Property located at 1130 North Randall Road. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-076 25-0887 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Ishwar Hotel LLC dba Holiday Inn Aurora North located at 2424 W Sullivan Rd). [Ward 5] This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-362 25-0889 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Vibez on the River LLC located at 29 W New York St). [Ward 6] This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-363 25-0910 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to process a change order to the contract with Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Resident Inspection and Engineering Services in the amount of $60,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-364 25-0911 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Gas Station - Beer & Wine Only) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from RDK Ventures, LLC d/b/a Circle K at 2946 E New York St.). [Ward 7] This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-365 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 25-0914 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change order with Rubino Engineering in the amount of $65,000 for material testing services at RiverEdge Park. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-366 25-0922 A Resolution authorizing the fourth amendment to the second amended and restated lease between Amrize Mid-America, Inc., formerly known as Holcim-MAMR, Inc., and the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-367 25-0949 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 025-066 Authorizing the 2025 Voluntary Reduction in Force Incentive Plan. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O25-077 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 25-0956 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 25-0957 Approval of the Minutes of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Special City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 25-0963 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Primrose Child Care, 3181 North Aurora Road. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R25-368 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase agreement with LexisNexis for the procurement of a drive test scanner for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $195,424.00. Lt. Tom McNamara and Investigator Darrell Moore responded to questions. Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding updated pricing. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. A motion was made by Alderman-at-Large Larson and seconded by Alderman-at-Large White to award this contract to LexisNexis instead of Five Eight Group. Discussion was held. Alderman-at-Large Larson and Alderman-at-Large White withdrew their motion and second. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to table this item until City Council on December 9, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Enactment No: R25-380 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. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Barreiro to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Nay: 1- Alderman Bugg Enactment No: O25-078 25-0881 A Resolution authorizing the adjustment of parking fees for the Route 25 and Route 59 Transportation Centers. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 Enactment No: R25-369 25-0924 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. Alderman Saville abstained from the vote on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Abstain: 1- Alderman Saville Enactment No: O25-079 25-0926 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 1 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. Alderman Barreiro abstained from the vote on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Abstain: 1- Alderman Barreiro Enactment No: O25-080 25-0927 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Enactment No: O25-081 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 25-0900 A Resolution Approving a of a Moratorium Hardship Appeal for a warehouse on property located at 560 Exchange Court and 580 Exchange Court. Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora, presented briefly. Mike Havala, President & CEO of Loaves & Fishes presented. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Enactment No: R25-370 25-0972 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Fox Valley United Way for space at 13 So. Broadway Aurora, IL 60506. Shannon Cameron, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White Enactment No: R25-371 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 25-0973 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 25, 2025 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and this meeting adjourned at 7:12 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. 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 9