Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · June 4, 2024
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
June 04, 2024
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 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called.
Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman
Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor
Richard Irvin
Absent 1 - Alderman Brandon Tolliver
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
24-0404 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 21, 2024 , Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
Garza to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by
voice vote.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Clayton Muhammad presented a report on upcoming events in the City of
Aurora including Pride Month and Juneteenth Events.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public present and wishing to present comments to the
Committee of the Whole.
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REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On May 29, 2024
and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0313 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached thereto to Rezone the
Property Located at 1218 North Lake Street, from R-1, One Family
Dwelling District and B-3, Business and Wholesale, to B-3, Business and
Wholesale
Ed Sieben, Director of Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora, responded to questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O24-034
24-0314 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Delgadillo Subdivision, located
at 1218 North Lake Street.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-196
24-0367 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a
Telecommunication Facility Use and the establishment of modified
standards on Lot 1 of Cyrusone Subdivision - Phase 2 located at 2905
Diehl Road
Attorney Russ Whitaker presented and responded to questions on behalf of the
Petitioners, CyrusOne.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O24-035
24-0384 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the
Butterfield Planned Development District on 32.08 Acres for the property
located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter Road, west of Eola
Road, and north of Interstate 88
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O24-036
24-0385 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a
Telecommunications Facility (4211) Use and the establishment of
modified standards on the Property located at 2725 Bilter Road being
south of Bilter Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88
Attorney Russ Whitaker presented and responded to questions on behalf of the
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Petitioners, CyrusOne.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: O24-037
24-0386 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Butterfield Phase
II Unit 5B, on vacant land located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter
Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-200
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolutions
24-0403 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Meadowlakes Unit 26,
Phase One Resubdivision located at 758 Shoreline Drive for a Day Care
(6310) Use
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
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Enactment No: PDFNL24-011
24-0407 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of PDA
Resubdivision, located at 3055 East New York Street, for an Offices,
business and professional, including medical clinics Use
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
PDFNL 24-012
Enactment No: PDFNL24-012
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On May 30, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0169 A Resolution authorizing F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC,
using the City of Aurora Job Order Contracting program, to remodel the
City Hall 5th Floor Storage Area for $94,604.22, and a ten percent (10%)
contingency of $9,460.42 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-195
24-0362 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles (LDV, Inc.) in the
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amount not to exceed $268,800 for the construction of a rapid
deployment and surveillance vehicle for the APD Special Operations
Group.
Lt. Bill Rowley, Aurora Police Department spoke briefly regarding this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R24-208
24-0411 A Resolution to approve proposals to use existing funds for Lumenaura
Festival, the City's first annual interactive light and sound experience .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-205
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On May 28, 2024 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0393 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site
Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
Hills Banquet Hall, LLC at 649 Hill Ave., Aurora). [Ward 3]
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-202
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On May 28, 2024 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
24-0350 A Resolution authorizing F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC,
using the City of Aurora Job Order Contracting program, to perform
restorative repairs to the GAR Memorial Museum, in the amount of
$113,314.77, and a ten percent (10%) contingency of $11,331.48 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-197
24-0373 A Resolution approving the acceptance of proposals from contractors for
Snow and Ice Control Services of Various Parking Lots, for a two-year
term with the option of two additional one -year extensions.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-199
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24-0392 A Resolution to award the State Street Water Main Replacement project,
located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of three
hundred forty-seven thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero
cents ($347,465.00).
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-201
24-0394 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a contract to
Geneva Construction Company in the amount of $3,157,899.95 for the
remaining site work associated with the new Public Works Combined
Maintenance Facility .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-203
24-0395 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with McGinty Bros., Inc. for Native Plantings Landscaping
Maintenance in the amount of $88,036.00 .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-204
24-0398 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute various
contracts and make additional purchases related to improvements to the
Stolp Island Parking Deck including painting and installing new lights,
window tinting and signage.
Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding
this item.
Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions
regarding this item.
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R24-209
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On May 21, 2024 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0372 A Resolution approving the appointment of Mayte Acosta, Lincoln
Majersky, and Harshitha Chanda to the Aurora Youth Council.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-190
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24-0374 A Resolution approving appointment of Gerald Paulson to the Aurora
Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC) .
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-191
24-0380 A Resolution approving the appointment of Jean Hess, Emily Hinton, and
Gabriela Gaytan to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-192
24-0388 A Resolution authorizing appointment of Jazmine Garcia to the FoxWalk
Overlay District Design Review Committee .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R24-193
Item 24-0400 was also "walked on" for the R.A.P. Committee to discuss; item is listed
under the "New Business" section of this agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS
24-0400 A Resolution authorizing appointment of Michael Handzic to the Bicycle,
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board as a student member
representative.
Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)
Enactment No: R24-194
24-0421 A Resolution approving the appointment of Iliana Rivera Nunez as
Community Engagement Manager .
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)
Enactment No: R24-198
STAFF REPORT
24-0425 Open Data Portal Overview
Andrew Feuerborn, Director of Data & Analytics and Diar Talabani, Data Analyst - City
of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding the Open Data Portal.
(INFORMATION ONLY)
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session at this meeting.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Submitted by:
________________________________________________
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Committee of the Whole
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
June 04, 2024
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, MAY 21, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
24-0404 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
MAYOR’S REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On May 29, 2024
and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0313 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
Modifying the Zoning Map Attached thereto to Rezone the Property Located at
1218 North Lake Street, from R-1, One Family Dwelling District and B-3, Business
and Wholesale, to B-3, Business and Wholesale
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0314 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Delgadillo Subdivision, located at 1218
North Lake Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0367 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunication Facility
Use and the establishment of modified standards on Lot 1 of Cyrusone
Subdivision - Phase 2 located at 2905 Diehl Road
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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24-0384 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the Butterfield
Planned Development District on 32.08 Acres for the property located at 2725
Bilter Road being south of Bilter Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate
88
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0385 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications
Facility (4211) Use and the establishment of modified standards on the Property
located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter Road, west of Eola Road, and
north of Interstate 88
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0386 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Butterfield Phase II Unit
5B, on vacant land located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter Road, west of
Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
Resolutions
24-0403 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Meadowlakes Unit 26, Phase One
Resubdivision located at 758 Shoreline Drive for a Day Care (6310) Use
(FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0407 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of PDA
Resubdivision, located at 3055 East New York Street, for an Offices, business and
professional, including medical clinics Use
(FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On May 30, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0169 A Resolution authorizing F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC, using the
City of Aurora Job Order Contracting program, to remodel the City Hall 5th Floor
Storage Area for $94,604.22, and a ten percent (10%) contingency of $9,460.42.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0362 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles (LDV, Inc.) in the amount not to exceed $268,800
for the construction of a rapid deployment and surveillance vehicle for the APD
Special Response Team.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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24-0411 A Resolution to approve proposals to use existing funds for Lumenaura Festival,
the City's first annual interactive light and sound experience.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On May 28, 2024 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0393 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption
liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Hills Banquet Hall, LLC
at 649 Hill Ave., Aurora). [Ward 3]
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On May 28, 2024 and Reviewed the
Following Items:
24-0350 A Resolution authorizing F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC, using the
City of Aurora Job Order Contracting program, to perform restorative repairs to the
GAR Memorial Museum, in the amount of $113,314.77, and a ten percent (10%)
contingency of $11,331.48.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-0373 A Resolution approving the acceptance of proposals from contractors for Snow
and Ice Control Services of Various Parking Lots, for a two-year term with the
option of two additional one-year extensions.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-0392 A Resolution to award the State Street Water Main Replacement project, located
in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of three hundred
forty-seven thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($347,465.00).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-0394 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a contract to Geneva
Construction Company in the amount of $3,157,899.95 for the remaining site work
associated with the new Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0395 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
McGinty Bros., Inc. for Native Plantings Landscaping Maintenance in the amount of
$88,036.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
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24-0398 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute various contracts
and make additional purchases related to improvements to the Stolp Island
Parking Deck including painting and installing new lights, window tinting and
signage.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On May 21, 2024 and
Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0372 A Resolution approving the appointment of Mayte Acosta, Lincoln Majersky, and
Harshitha Chanda to the Aurora Youth Council.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0374 A Resolution approving appointment of Gerald Paulson to the Aurora Veteran's
Advisory Council (AVAC).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0380 A Resolution approving the appointment of Jean Hess, Emily Hinton, and Gabriela
Gaytan to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-0388 A Resolution authorizing appointment of Jazmine Garcia to the FoxWalk Overlay
District Design Review Committee.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4 YES - 1 ABSTAIN
Item 24-0400 was also "walked on" for the R.A.P. Committee to discuss; item is listed
under the "New Business" section of this agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
24-0400 A Resolution authorizing appointment of Michael Handzic to the Bicycle,
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board as a student member representative.
24-0421 A Resolution approving the appointment of Iliana Rivera Nunez as Community
Engagement Manager.
STAFF REPORT
24-0425 Open Data Portal Overview
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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