Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · January 23, 2024
Minutes
Conference Room B, 5th
City of Aurora Floor
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
January 23, 2024
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Bill Donnell
Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
Alderwoman Juany Garza
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 contact the Aldermen’s Office at (630)
256-3020 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Saville called the meeting to order at 4:03pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Bill Donnell, Alderman John Laesch,
Alderman Ted Mesiacos and Alderwoman Juany Garza
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-1032 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety and
Transportation Committee meeting held on December 12, 2023 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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24-0002 A Resolution Approving the 2024 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of
$1,017,000
Chris Ragona and Viviana Ramirez, Community Development - City of Aurora,
presented and answered questions regarding this item.
Alderwoman Garza recused herself from this item. Alderwoman Garza stepped out at
4:17pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0003 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2024 Annual Action Plan and
Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2023-#3 Funding
Recommendations.
Chris Ragona and Viviana Ramirez, Community Development - City of Aurora,
presented and answered questions regarding this item.
Alderwoman Garza recused herself from this item. Alderwoman Garza stepped out at
4:17pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Alderwoman Garza returned at 4:57pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Saville
adjourned the meeting at 4:58pm.
Ayes: 5
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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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
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participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at aldermensoffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
Conference Room B, 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Bill Donnell
Tuesday Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
January 23, 2024 Alderwoman Juany Garza
4:00 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 contact the Aldermen’s Office at (630)
256-3020 with questions.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-1032 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety and Transportation
Committee meeting held on December 12, 2023 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
24-0002 A Resolution Approving the 2024 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of
$1,017,000
24-0003 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2024 Annual Action Plan and Annual
Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2023-#3 Funding Recommendations .
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Transportation Committee
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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours
in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in
person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email
at aldermensoffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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