Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-08-06

City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 Committee of the Whole

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 August 06, 2024
 4:00 PM

 ***Please note 4:00 p.m. start time for this meeting only***


 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. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer
 to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable
 accommodation requests.
 ROLL CALL

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 24-0550 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 16, 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 July 24, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0254 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a Religious
 Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0255 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Shree Shirdi Saibaba
 Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0256 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Shree Shirdi Saibaba
 Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane for a Religious Institution
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 24-0257 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 1101 Foran
 Lane, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met On July 25, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0551 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase CCTV cameras and equipment for
 a Forensics Laboratory for the Aurora Police Department using funds received
 from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
 (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 24-0553 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals
 America Inc. in the amount of $773,372.00 and the appropriation and expenditure
 of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for salt purchases.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 24-0558 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
 January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 (Amendment #2 For The 2024
 Fiscal Year).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (1 Abstain)

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 23,
 2024 was Cancelled.
 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 22, 2024 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 24-0536 A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project located in
 Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred
 eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero Cents ($182,162.00).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0

 24-0540 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the Sourcewell and
 Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to enter into an agreement with Interiors
 for Business, Inc. in the amount of $1,090,000.00 for Furniture at the new Public
 Works Combined Maintenance Facility.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0




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 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 16, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0529: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Chief of Staff of the Office of the
 Aldermen to encumber and expend funds allocated to Ward 1 for purposes related to
 the Ward 1 Back to School Bash.
 (Approved by the R.A.P. Committee 5-0 with enactment number RAP24-004.)
 [No Action needed by C.O.W. on this item]

 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0580 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chris Ragona as Director of
 Community Services.

 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 requiring language translation and/or 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.

 Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y
 solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe
 comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la
 junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en
 persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por
 correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la
 participación en la junta.




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City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 August 06, 2024
 4:00 PM


 ***Please note 4:00 p.m. start time for this meeting only***


 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. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer
 to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable
 accommodation requests.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present 12 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell,
 Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta
 Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor Richard
 Irvin

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 24-0550 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch
 to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Irvin announced Dan Barreiro as his recommendation to fill the open
 Ward 1 Alderperson seat. The City Council will vote on the Mayor's
 recommendation at the Tuesday, August 13, 2024 City Council meeting.

 Mr. Barreiro spoke briefly to the Committee of the Whole regarding his
 qualifications for the position of Ward 1 Alderperson.




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 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following individuals
 presented comments to the Committee of the Whole:

 1. Alice Taylor spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.
 2. Catherine Cyko spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.
 3. James Reiser spoke regarding the temple at 1101 Foran Lane.
 4. Adam Pauley spoke regarding harm reduction and Aurora working with the
 County Health Department.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 24, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0254 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a
 Religious Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 1101 Foran
 Lane.
 Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director - City of Aurora - spoke and responded to
 questions regarding this item.

 The Petitioners were present and responded to questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 24-0255 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Shree Shirdi
 Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 24-0256 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Shree Shirdi
 Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane for a Religious
 Institution
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 24-0257 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 1101
 Foran Lane, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)




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 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On July 25, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0551 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase CCTV cameras and
 equipment for a Forensics Laboratory for the Aurora Police Department
 using funds received from the Department of Justice Office of Community
 Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment
 Program.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 24-0553 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass
 Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $773,372.00 and the
 appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to
 $1,000,000.00 for salt purchases.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0558 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year
 Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024
 (Amendment #2 For The 2024 Fiscal Year).
 Stacey Peterson, Director of Financial Operations - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 23,
 2024 was Cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 22, 2024 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 24-0536 A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project
 located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of
 one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero
 Cents ($182,162.00).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 24-0540 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the
 Sourcewell and Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to enter into
 an agreement with Interiors for Business, Inc. in the amount of
 $1,090,000.00 for Furniture at the new Public Works Combined
 Maintenance Facility.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding
 this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 16, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0529: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Chief of Staff of the Office of the
 Aldermen to encumber and expend funds allocated to Ward 1 for purposes related to
 the Ward 1 Back to School Bash.

 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0580 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chris Ragona as Director of
 Community Services.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to
 adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 4:57 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _____________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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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 requiring language translation and/or 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.

 Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y
 solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe
 comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la
 junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en
 persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por
 correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la
 participación en la junta.




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