Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · November 16, 2021
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
November 16, 2021
5:00 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and the roll was called.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Franco to allow Alderman Saville to participate in this meeting remotely per
section 2-80 based on a reasonable anticipation of an extended illness. The
motion carried by voice vote.
Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderwoman Patty Smith,
Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron
Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, and Mayor Richard Irvin
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
21-0915 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Committee
of the Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve the minutes as presented. Alderman Franco did not vote on
this item. The motion carried by voice vote.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Irvin congratulated City Grant Writer John Russell on his upcoming retirement
from the City of Aurora after 40 years of service. Mayor Irvin presented a Mayoral
Proclamation naming November 18, 2021 as John Russell Day in the CIty of Aurora.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public wishing to make public comment.
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met on November 10,
2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0663 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development,
Approving the DAC Developments Plan Description and amending
Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the
zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of DF Downtown
Fringe District for the property located at 100 N. Broadway
Representatives from DAC Developments presented regarding this item and item
21-0664.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0664 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for DAC
Development Subdivision on property located at 100 N. Broadway for a
Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0757 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property
located at 2120 Sullivan Road from O(C) Office District with a
Conditional Use to ORI Office, Research, Light Industrial
Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director - City of Aurora, spoke briefly regarding this
item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0758 A Resolution approving a Final Plat on vacant land located at 2120
Sullivan Road
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0759 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2120
Sullivan Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services
(3300) Use
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0908 A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to
submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic
Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street
granted on April 13, 2020
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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21-0909 A Resolution amending resolution R21-082 to allow additional time to
submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic
Preservation Grant Agreement with Chad McDaniel for 448 Wilder Street
granted on April 13, 2021
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0911 A Resolution amending resolution R21-084 to allow additional time to
submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic
Preservation Grant Agreement with Guadalupe Zavala for 517 S. 4th
Street granted on April 13, 2021.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
21-0691 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 1 and Lot 3 of
Pacifica Square Subdivision located at the northwest corner of New York
Street and State Route 59
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
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21-0842 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for INC Board Subdivision,
Located North of West Indian Trail and East of Mercy Lane
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
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REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 9, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0883 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of
$48.93 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park,
Kansas for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois
Joint Purchasing Agreement.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
The Finance Committee also had Special Finance Committee meetings on November
4, 2021 and November 8, 2021 to discuss City Budget.
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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 9, 2021
and Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0878 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty
On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the
application from Foreign Exchange Brewing, Inc. at 110 Cross St,
Aurora). [Ward 4]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0896 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)
21-0906 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
2021-#3 to modify Project CDBG-2018-02 - Mutual Ground Shelter
Exterior Rehabilitation Project and to allocate HOME Investment
Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Administration and
Planning Funding
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0910 A Resolution to Approve the Contract from JCM Uniforms Inc. for the
Purchase of Clothing and Uniforms for the Fire Department 2022.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On November 8, 2021 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
21-0849 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the
Water Production Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
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21-0898 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water
and sewer repair materials for the 2022 calendar year.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0899 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0900 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2022 Water &
Sewer Division Emergency Repair Program.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0901 A Resolution Awarding the 2022 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising
contract to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St.,
Chicago, Illinois, 60612 in the amount of four hundred thirty thousand,
seven hundred and seventy-seven dollars and seventy-five cents
($430,777.75).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0905 A Resolution to award a contract to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of
$381,850.00 for design engineering services for improvements to Bilter
Road between Premium Outlets Boulevard and the Illinois Prairie Path.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On November 2, 2021 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0891 A Resolution approving the appointment of René Craig to the Bicycle,
Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Board.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
21-0893 A Resolution approving the appointments of members to the Aurora
Youth Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
Alderman Llamas presented a presentation on events occurring in Ward 1.
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CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session at this meeting.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
_______________________________________
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
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 - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
November 16, 2021
5:00 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
21-0915 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
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 November 10,
2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0663 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving
the DAC Developments Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an
underlying zoning of DF Downtown Fringe District for the property located at 100
N. Broadway
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0664 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for DAC Development
Subdivision on property located at 100 N. Broadway for a Multi-Family Dwelling
(1140) Use
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0757 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property located at 2120
Sullivan Road from O(C) Office District with a Conditional Use to ORI Office,
Research, Light Industrial
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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21-0758 A Resolution approving a Final Plat on vacant land located at 2120 Sullivan Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0759 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2120 Sullivan Road
for a Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) Use
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0908 A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to submit
reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation
Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street granted on April 13, 2020
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0909 A Resolution amending resolution R21-082 to allow additional time to submit
reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation
Grant Agreement with Chad McDaniel for 448 Wilder Street granted on April 13,
2021
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0911 A Resolution amending resolution R21-084 to allow additional time to submit
reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation
Grant Agreement with Guadalupe Zavala for 517 S. 4th Street granted on April 13,
2021.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolution
21-0691 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision on Lot 1 and Lot 3 of Pacifica
Square Subdivision located at the northwest corner of New York Street and State
Route 59
FINAL/APPEALABLE
21-0842 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for INC Board Subdivision, Located North of
West Indian Trail and East of Mercy Lane
FINAL/APPEALABLE
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Finance Committee Met On November 9, 2021 and Reviewed the Following
Items:
21-0883 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $48.93 per
ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas for the Division
of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
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The Finance Committee also had Special Finance Committee meetings on November
4, 2021 and November 8, 2021 to discuss City Budget.
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 9, 2021
and Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0878 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site
Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Foreign
Exchange Brewing, Inc. at 110 Cross St, Aurora). [Ward 4]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0896 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
21-0906 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2021-#3 to
modify Project CDBG-2018-02 - Mutual Ground Shelter Exterior Rehabilitation
Project and to allocate HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan
(HOME-ARP) Administration and Planning Funding
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0910 A Resolution to Approve the Contract from JCM Uniforms Inc. for the Purchase of
Clothing and Uniforms for the Fire Department 2022.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On November 8, 2021 and Reviewed
the Following Items:
21-0849 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals for the Water
Production Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0898 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer
repair materials for the 2022 calendar year.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0899 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
Maintenance Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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21-0900 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2022 Water & Sewer
Division Emergency Repair Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0901 A Resolution Awarding the 2022 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising contract to
National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St., Chicago, Illinois,
60612 in the amount of four hundred thirty thousand, seven hundred and
seventy-seven dollars and seventy-five cents ($430,777.75).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
21-0905 A Resolution to award a contract to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $381,850.00
for design engineering services for improvements to Bilter Road between
Premium Outlets Boulevard and the Illinois Prairie Path.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On November 2, 2021 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
21-0891 A Resolution approving the appointment of René Craig to the Bicycle, Pedestrian
& Transit Advisory Board.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
21-0893 A Resolution approving the appointments of members to the Aurora Youth Council.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
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.
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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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