Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 3, 2019
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
December 03, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Bill
Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa
Hart-Burns , Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman
Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and
Mayor Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE
19-1076 Approval of the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to
approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Committee Met On Wednesday, November 27,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0993 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan
Description on 0.25 Acres for Property located at 160 S. River Street,
Unit #106
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-1018 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-069 for a
Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on
the property located at 1271 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1019 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-067 for a
Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on
the property located at 929 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1020 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-066 for a
Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on
the property located at 1056 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois, 60504
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 26, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-1036 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2020 And Ending December 31, 2020 In Lieu Of Passage Of
An Appropriation Ordinance.
Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, presented to the City Council on this item.
John Savage, Aurora Public Library Board President, spoke briefly and answered
questions from the City Council on this item.
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Marissa Spencer, answered questions from the City
Council on this item.
Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer, spoke briefly on this item.
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library Executive Director, spoke briefly and
answered questions from the City Council on this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
19-1070 A Resolution to Authorize the City to Enter into an Agreement with Two
Brothers Roundhouse, Inc. to Sublease the West Lot of the Aurora
Transportation Center (ATC) For Valet Parking, and Provide Additional
Employee Parking Spaces in the North Lot of the ATC During Valet
Hours.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-1077 A Resolution authorizing an agreement with Kane McKenna and
Associates to perform a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Eligibility
Study for the Galena Blvd./River Street area as attached..
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1056 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed 75th Street Ogden
Avenue Tax Increment Finance District.
This Reports/Studies was referred to the City Council
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On November 26, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0932 A Resolution Approving the 2020 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of
$898,000
Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer, answered questions from City Council
on this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1007 A Resolution authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint
analysts Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for the
purpose of fingerprint analysis and identification for the Aurora Police
Department.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1008 A Resolution to accept the proposal from DeKane Equipment
Corporation, 47W619 U.S. Rt 30, Big Rock, IL for the purchase of two
Kubota RTV-X1140WL-H Utility Vehicles for the Aurora Police
Department.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1069 A Resolution to Approve the Contract from Air One Equipment for the
Purchase of Protective Gear for the Fire Department 2020.
Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing, answered questions from City Council on this
item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, November 25, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-1031 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
#199 Alden Superior of Waterford (Vacant Land 1865 Audra Circle)
Aurora, Illinois, Kane County PIN #15-36-127-002
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1032 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
#200 Scientel Solutions (2021 N Eola Road) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage
County PIN #07-08-103-020.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1041 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company and Blu Petroleum Inc.
for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuels for the City of Aurora in an
amount not to exceed $1,139,000.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1045 A Resolution approving the renewal of the contract agreements with
AT&T for contracts that expire on 12-31-2019 in the amount of
$106,033.15.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1057 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 32
(North Kendall Street) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to
Ordinance No. O99-32 on May 11, 1999.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1058 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34C
(Lakewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No.
O97-42 on May 13, 1997.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1059 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34D
(Misty Creek) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance
No. O99-47 on June 22, 1999.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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19-1061 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 164
(Tanglewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance
No. O12-058 on August 14, 2012.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, November 19,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0852 An Ordinance Amending Chapters 8, 27, 41.5 and 42 of the Code of the
City of Aurora.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
19-1049 An Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Article IX - Cannabis and Drug
Paraphernalia Violations.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
PRESENTATION
19-0990 Business Registration Update
John Curley, Chief Development Officer, spoke briefly on this item.
Bryan Gay, CEO of Invest Aurora, presented on this item.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting
adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Alex Voigt, Interim City Clerk
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THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
Any individual with a 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.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final-revised
Tuesday
December 03, 2019
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE
19-1076 Approval of the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole Minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Committee Met On Wednesday, November 27,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0993 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description on
0.25 Acres for Property located at 160 S. River Street, Unit #106
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-1018 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-069 for a Special
Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property
located at 1271 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-1019 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-067 for a Special
Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property
located at 929 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-1020 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-066 for a Special
Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property
located at 1056 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois, 60504
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 26, 2019 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
19-1036 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning January
1, 2020 And Ending December 31, 2020 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation
Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1070 A Resolution to Authorize the City to Enter into an Agreement with Two Brothers
Roundhouse, Inc. to Sublease the West Lot of the Aurora Transportation Center
(ATC) For Valet Parking, and Provide Additional Employee Parking Spaces in the
North Lot of the ATC During Valet Hours.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1(Nay)
19-1077 A Resolution authorizing an agreement with Kane McKenna and Associates to
perform a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Eligibility Study for the Galena
Blvd./River Street area as attached..
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
19-1056 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed 75th Street Ogden Avenue
Tax Increment Finance District.
FORWARDED WITH NO RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On November 26, 2019
and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0932 A Resolution Approving the 2020 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of $898,000
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1007 A Resolution authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint analysts Julie
Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for the purpose of fingerprint
analysis and identification for the Aurora Police Department.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1008 A Resolution to accept the proposal from DeKane Equipment Corporation,
47W619 U.S. Rt 30, Big Rock, IL for the purchase of two Kubota
RTV-X1140WL-H Utility Vehicles for the Aurora Police Department.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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19-1069 A Resolution to Approve the Contract from Air One Equipment for the Purchase of
Protective Gear for the Fire Department 2020.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, November 25, 2019 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
19-1031 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #199
Alden Superior of Waterford (Vacant Land 1865 Audra Circle) Aurora, Illinois,
Kane County PIN #15-36-127-002
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1032 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #200
Scientel Solutions (2021 N Eola Road) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County PIN
#07-08-103-020.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1041 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company and Blu Petroleum Inc. for the
purchase of unleaded and diesel fuels for the City of Aurora in an amount not to
exceed $1,139,000.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1045 A Resolution approving the renewal of the contract agreements with AT&T for
contracts that expire on 12-31-2019 in the amount of $106,033.15.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1057 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 32 (North
Kendall) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O99-32 on
May 11, 1999.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1058 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34C
(Lakewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O97-42
on May 13, 1997.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1059 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34D (Misty
Creek) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O99-47 on
June 22, 1999.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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19-1061 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 164
(Tanglewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No.
O12-058 on August 14, 2012.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, November 19,
2019 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-0852 An Ordinance Amending Chapters 8, 27, 41.5 and 42 of the Code of the City of
Aurora.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
19-1049 An Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Article IX - Cannabis and Drug
Paraphernalia Violations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
PRESENTATION
19-0990 Business Registration Update
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
Any individual with a 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.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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