Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 25, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Bill Donnell
Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Saville called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Bill Donnell, Alderwoman Juany Garza
and Alderman John Laesch
Absent: 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0138 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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25-0072 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan,
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Amendment, 2025 Annual
Action Plan, and Substantial Amendment 2025-#1
Chris Ragona, Director of Community Service - City of Aurora presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0075 A Resolution Approving the 2025 Quality of Life Grants in the Amount of
$910,773.
Chris Ragona, Director of Community Service - City of Aurora presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0161 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and
body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo
and Body Art Establishments".
Lisa Zepeda, Manager of Revenue & Collections - City of Aurora presented and
answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Alderman Laesch,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Alderman Laesch,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Saville
adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Ayes: 4
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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 -
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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Agenda
City Hall - Second 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 Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman John Laesch
February 25, 2025 Alderman Ted Mesiacos
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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0138 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation
Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0072 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan,
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Amendment, 2025 Annual Action Plan,
and Substantial Amendment 2025-#1
25-0075 A Resolution Approving the 2025 Quality of Life Grants in the Amount of $910,773 .
25-0161 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art
establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art
Establishments".
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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