Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 18, 2020
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
February 18, 2020
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, 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
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
20-0104 Approval of the Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Committee of the Whole
Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman
Hart-Burns to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council.
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On February 12,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0042 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100,
being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.6-4.5 Limited but
Permitted Uses to the BB Business-Boulevard District
Ed Sieben, Zoning Administrator - City of Aurora, was present to answer questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
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20-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
not-to-exceed agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the
amount of $43,000 for the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 3
(Area 1) Project with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc.
Steve Andres - City of Aurora, was present to answer questions regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0083 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1245
Corporate Blvd
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On February 13, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
19-1016 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
Engineering Services Agreement Supplement #1 in the amount of
$15,870.78 with HR Green, Inc., 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, Illinois
60050, for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II
Engineering.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0084 A Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding in the amount of
$4,910 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path
Grant Program.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0086 A Resolution to approve a ratification to the existing contract with RJ
Kuhn Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. to add $24,445.25 for repair
and replacement services related to existing plumbing infrastructure at
the Development Services Center (DSC).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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20-0087 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the
City of Aurora and The Indian Prairie School District 204 governing the
use of Tax Increment Financing incentives and economic development
communications between the City and District 204 for development
activity in the Route 59 Corridor area.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded
to questions regarding this item.
Jay Strang, Chief School Business Official - Indian Prairie School District,
presented and responded to questions regarding this item.
20-0107 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board
Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area
and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of
Aurora (Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment Financing District)
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On February 11, 2020
and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0045 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter
into a contract with Vélan Solutions, LLC for the WeNeverWalkAlone™
Nationwide Peer Support & Mental Health Professionals Network”.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0091 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Primos Tacos, Inc.
d/b/a Primos Tacos, 914 Highland Avenue, Aurora 60506).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0092 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora
liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: McCarty Mills
Taproom, Inc. d/b/a McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S River Street, Unit 108
Aurora 60506).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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20-0103 A Resolution approving an agreement with District 129 and the City of
Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, for the Handle With Care
Program
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On February 10, 2020 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
20-0050 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road,
Downers Grove, IL 60515, as the primary fiber vendor for doing fiber
work for the City of Aurora, and use Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the
City's secondary fiber vendor.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0066 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
Project Canvas - 100 S. River St.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0080 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction
Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount
of two million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, two hundred
thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer
Place Sewer Separation project located in Wards 4 and 5.
Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0081 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising
contract to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St.,
Chicago, Illinois, 60612 in the amount of one hundred forty-three
thousand, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars and zero cents
($143,825.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0089 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk loads of unleaded and
diesel fuels from Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN not to
exceed $883,000.00.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On February 4, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0043 A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to
the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0061 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage
Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
20-0067 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky and Reappointing Paul
Chabez Jr., Mike Kluber and Terrence Lindsay to the Permanent Building
& Fire Code Committee.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
MAYOR’S REPORT
STAFF REPORT
There was no Staff Report given.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Franco to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
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.
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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
Tuesday
February 18, 2020
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
20-0104 Approval of the Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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 Development Committee Met On February 12,
2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0042 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100, being
the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.6-4.5 Limited but Permitted Uses to
the BB Business-Boulevard District
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1
20-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed
agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the amount of $43,000 for
the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 3 (Area 1) Project with Crawford,
Murphy and Tilly, Inc.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0083 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1245 Corporate Blvd
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On February 13, 2020 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
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19-1016 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
Services Agreement Supplement #1 in the amount of $15,870.78 with HR Green,
Inc., 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050, for the Paramount Riverwalk
Promenade Project Phase II Engineering.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0084 A Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding in the amount of $4,910
from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path Grant Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0086 A Resolution to approve a ratification to the existing contract with RJ Kuhn
Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. to add $24,445.25 for repair and
replacement services related to existing plumbing infrastructure at the
Development Services Center (DSC).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0087 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of
Aurora and The Indian Prairie School District 204 governing the use of Tax
Increment Financing incentives and economic development communications
between the City and District 204 for development activity in the Route 59 Corridor
area.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0107 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to
Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a
Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora (Lincoln and Weston Tax
Increment Financing District)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On February 11, 2020
and Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0045 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter into a
contract with Vélan Solutions, LLC for the WeNeverWalkAlone™ Nationwide Peer
Support & Mental Health Professionals Network”.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0091 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: Primos Tacos, Inc. d/b/a Primos
Tacos, 914 Highland Avenue, Aurora 60506).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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20-0092 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor
licenses (unofficially related to application from: McCarty Mills Taproom, Inc. d/b/a
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S River Street, Unit 108 Aurora 60506).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0103 A Resolution approving an agreement with District 129 and the City of Aurora,
through the Aurora Police Department, for the Handle With Care Program
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On February 10, 2020 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
20-0050 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road, Downers
Grove, IL 60515, as the primary fiber vendor for doing fiber work for the City of
Aurora, and use Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the City's secondary fiber
vendor.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0066 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Project
Canvas - 100 S. River St.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0080 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250
Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of two million, two hundred
and seventy-six thousand, two hundred thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents
($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer Place Sewer Separation project located in
Wards 4 and 5.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0081 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising contract to
National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St., Chicago, Illinois,
60612 in the amount of one hundred forty-three thousand, eight hundred and
twenty-five dollars and zero cents ($143,825.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0089 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk loads of unleaded and diesel fuels
from Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN not to exceed
$883,000.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
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The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On February 4, 2020 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
20-0043 A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to the Aurora
African American Heritage Advisory Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0061 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors
and Managers Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
20-0067 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky and Reappointing Paul Chabez Jr.,
Mike Kluber and Terrence Lindsay to the Permanent Building & Fire Code
Committee.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
STAFF REPORT
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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