City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-11-12

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 November 12, 2024
 6:00 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. 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

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 PUBLIC HEARINGS

 24-0844 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Plum
 Street/Howard Avenue calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in
 connection therewith on the proposed extension of Special Service Area 90 in the
 City of Aurora Kane County.

 24-0846 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Lincoln
 Crossing - South calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection
 therewith on the proposed expansion of Special Service Area 208 in the City of
 Aurora Will County.

 24-0848 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Del Webb
 Phase 3, calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith
 on the proposed expansion of Special Service Area 212 in the City of Aurora Will
 County.



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 24-0851 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Del Webb
 Phase 3, calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection with the
 proposed expansion of Special Service Area 217 in the City of Aurora Will County.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0725 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of
 Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2024.
 24-0756 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption
 Banquet Hall liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from MCV
 Holdings LLC d/b/a The Vault 106 at 106 W Indian Trail). [Ward 6]

 24-0774 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $68.02 &
 $68.54. per ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL. And Compass Minerals America
 Inc., Oakland Park, KS for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of
 Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2024-2025 winter season.).

 24-0775 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to provide funding to Leopardo
 Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $11,488,361 for the complete
 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) scope, not including soft costs, with a 5%
 contingency for construction of new Fire Station #9.

 24-0776 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to provide funding to Leopardo
 Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $12,813,326 for the complete
 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) scope, not including soft costs, with a 5%
 contingency for construction of new Fire Station #13.

 24-0797 A Resolution authorizing the expenditures to Gametime in excess of $50,000 for
 renovations of Bishop Bonner Park.

 24-0834 A Resolution authorizing the Department Heads of the City to enter into
 agreements with public agencies for access to certain data thereof.
 24-0854 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a partnership agreement with The
 Conservation Foundation as a necessary component of the proposed application
 to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Community
 Change Grant Program.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0826 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 22, 2024, City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0694 A Resolution amending the agreement between the City and Aurora Downtown for
 the provision of special services and the payment of the proceeds of special
 service area taxes collected in the area constituting Special Service Area One.



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 24-0708 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving
 the Eola Preserve 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 R-4A and OS-1, for the Property Located at 620 North Eola
 Road.

 24-0709 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Eola Preserve
 Subdivision, Located at 620 North Eola Road.

 24-0730 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Services contract with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $1,924,344.00 for the Farnsworth- Bilter-Church Roadway Widening, Resurfacing,
 and Intersection Improvements.

 24-0739 A Resolution to award a contract to R.W. Dunteman Co. in the bid amount of
 $19,523,900.00 for the Farnsworth, Bilter & Church Roadway Improvements
 Project.

 24-0741 A Resolution authorizing Consulting Statement of Work: Generative Artificial
 Intelligence (GenAI) Policy, Strategy, and Roadmap from International Data
 Corporation (IDC) Research, Inc., Needham, MA, for a one-year term not to
 exceed $136,570.00.

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 24-0881 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Third Quarter 2024

 24-0882 Treasurer's Report - July 2024

 24-0883 Treasurer's Report - August 2024

 24-0884 Treasurer's Report - September 2024

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0885 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN




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 Any individual requiring language translation and/or 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
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 comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la
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City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 November 12, 2024
 6:00 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. 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 Pro Tem Saville called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll
 was called.
 Present: 12 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch and
 Alderman Ron Woerman
 Absent: 1 - Mayor Richard Irvin


 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice
 vote and Officer Dispensa served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aditi Puntambekar, 10th grader at Metea Valley
 High School.

 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was led by Vinaya Dandekar - Aurora Resident Educator.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Mayor Pro Tem Saville presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Regan Konen
 declaring March 29th Regan Konen Day in the City of Aurora. Regan is a
 student at Marmion Academy - Class of 2025 and the winner of the IHSA 2A
 Golf State Championship in 2023 and 2024.

 Mayor Pro Tem Saville presented a Mayoral Proclamation for Sewa Diwali to
 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Aurora in recognition and appreciation of
 the 2024 Sewa Diwali Food Drive, proclaiming October 3 - November 10, 2024
 as Sewa Diwali in the City of Aurora. Yashaswin Chintakunta, 10th grader at
 Metea Valley High School, presented on behalf of HSS Aurora.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 There were no Mayoral Appointments at this meeting.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people
 presented comments to the City Council:

 1. Peter Andrews spoke regarding the Orchard Rd sound barrier and traffic
 safety concerns.
 2. Adam Pauley spoke regarding his candidacy for Aurora Township Clerk.
 3. Ray Hull spoke regarding the current municipal election and the Electoral
 Board process.
 4. Greg Bolger spoke regarding the Eola Road intersection.
 5. Anthony Biondo spoke regarding SSA 90.
 6. Ruhaan Shah spoke regarding 24-0708.
 7. Sapna Shah spoke regarding 24-0708.
 8. Jose Orta spoke regarding 24-0708.
 9. Emily Beaupre of Zen Loft spoke regarding massage therapy licensure.




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 PUBLIC HEARINGS

 24-0844 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Plum
 Street/Howard Avenue calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures
 in connection therewith on the proposed extension of Special Service
 Area 90 in the City of Aurora Kane County.
 The City Clerk read the title of the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Saville
 called for any individuals wishing to make public comment. No individuals
 wished to make public comment.

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City Of Aurora, presented an overview of
 this Public Hearing item. Mr. Minick responded to questions from City Council.

 Ms. Janet Biando spoke during public comment. Chris Minick responded to
 statements made by Ms. Biando.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith second by Alderman Franco to
 close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0846 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Lincoln
 Crossing - South calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in
 connection therewith on the proposed expansion of Special Service Area
 208 in the City of Aurora Will County.
 The City Clerk read the title of the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Saville
 called for any individuals wishing to make public comment. No individuals
 wished to make public comment.

 Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, presented.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman




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 24-0848 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Del
 Webb Phase 3, calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in
 connection therewith on the proposed expansion of Special Service Area
 212 in the City of Aurora Will County.
 The City Clerk read the title of the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Saville
 called for any individuals wishing to make public comment. Mr. Galala Sellam
 presented public comment.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0851 Public Hearing Only - related to real property commonly known as Del
 Webb Phase 3, calling for a Public Hearing and other procedures in
 connection with the proposed expansion of Special Service Area 217 in
 the City of Aurora Will County.
 The City Clerk read the title of the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Saville
 called for any individuals wishing to make public comment. No individuals
 wished to make public comment.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent and Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve both agendas as read. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0725 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for
 Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through
 December 31, 2024.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-353




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 24-0756 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site
 Consumption Banquet Hall liquor licenses (unofficially related to the
 application from MCV Holdings LLC d/b/a The Vault 106 at 106 W Indian
 Trail). [Ward 6]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-354


 24-0774 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of
 $68.02 & $68.54. per ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL. And
 Compass Minerals America Inc., Oakland Park, KS for the Division of
 Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing
 Agreement Bid for the 2024-2025 winter season.).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-355


 24-0775 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to provide funding to
 Leopardo Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of
 $11,488,361 for the complete Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
 scope, not including soft costs, with a 5% contingency for construction of
 new Fire Station #9.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-356


 24-0776 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to provide funding to
 Leopardo Construction of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of
 $12,813,326 for the complete Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
 scope, not including soft costs, with a 5% contingency for construction of
 new Fire Station #13.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-357


 24-0797 A Resolution authorizing the expenditures to Gametime in excess of
 $50,000 for renovations of Bishop Bonner Park.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-358


 24-0834 A Resolution authorizing the Department Heads of the City to enter into
 agreements with public agencies for access to certain data thereof.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-359


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 24-0854 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a partnership agreement with
 The Conservation Foundation as a necessary component of the
 proposed application to the United States Environmental Protection
 Agency (USEPA) Community Change Grant Program.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-360


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0826 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 22, 2024, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0694 A Resolution amending the agreement between the City and Aurora
 Downtown for the provision of special services and the payment of the
 proceeds of special service area taxes collected in the area constituting
 Special Service Area One.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-361


 24-0708 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development,
 Approving the Eola Preserve 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 R-4A and OS-1, for the
 Property Located at 620 North Eola Road.
 Caitlin Csuk, Attorney from Rosanova and Whittaker spoke on behalf of Petitioners.
 Brian Witkowski, Engineer - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Woerman and seconded by Alderman
 Laesch to hold this item at City Council for two (2) weeks until November 26,
 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:




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 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0709 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Eola Preserve
 Subdivision, Located at 620 North Eola Road.
 This resolution was held in Council until November 26, 2024, by unanimous
 consent.

 24-0730 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction
 Engineering Services contract with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed
 amount of $1,924,344.00 for the Farnsworth- Bilter-Church Roadway
 Widening, Resurfacing, and Intersection Improvements.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-362


 24-0739 A Resolution to award a contract to R.W. Dunteman Co. in the bid
 amount of $19,523,900.00 for the Farnsworth, Bilter & Church Roadway
 Improvements Project.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-363


 24-0741 A Resolution authorizing Consulting Statement of Work: Generative
 Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy, Strategy, and Roadmap from
 International Data Corporation (IDC) Research, Inc., Needham, MA, for a
 one-year term not to exceed $136,570.00.
 Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, and Kevin Brimberry from IDC
 presented and responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:




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 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-364


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business on this agenda.


 REPORT

 24-0881 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Third Quarter 2024

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report.

 This Report was accepted and filed.


 24-0882 Treasurer's Report - July 2024

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report.

 This Report was accepted and filed.


 24-0883 Treasurer's Report - August 2024

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report.

 This Report was accepted and filed.


 24-0884 Treasurer's Report - September 2024

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report.

 This Report was accepted and filed.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0885 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Bugg to
 approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman


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 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

 Submitted by:

 ________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

 Any individual requiring language translation and/or 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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