Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-06-03

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 June 03, 2025
 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. 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, MAY 20, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 25-0455 Approval of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, May 20,
 2025.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 25-0469 Presentation on Special Census Date

 25-0471 A presentation on planned water rate adjustments for July 1 of 2025 and 2026.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On May 28, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 25-0421 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1231 Mitchell Road to the City of
 Aurora, Illinois 60505
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 25-0422 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development at 1231
 Mitchell Road, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora Turners Plan
 Description, under Parcel A, and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of
 Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to, to an
 underlying zoning of B-2 Business District - General Retail
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0



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 25-0423 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for High Street
 located north of E. Indian Trail in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 25-0424 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Aurora Turners Club Subdivision located
 at 1231 Mitchell Rd, 1215 Mitchell Rd, and 500 E Indian Trail
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions
 25-0441 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-51 of Abbey Meadows
 Subdivision, on vacant land, located on the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa
 Lane Extended
 (FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 25-0442 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Abbey Meadows Subdivision, located on
 the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa Lane Extended, for a ROW Dwelling
 (Party Wall) (1130) 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 29, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0446 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $95,000,000 General
 Obligation Bonds of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties,
 Illinois, for the purpose of financing capital improvements in and for said City,
 providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and
 interest on said bonds, and authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the
 purchaser thereof..
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 25-0449 A Resolution to select GNV Urban Art as a Consultant to Use Existing Funds for
 the Lumenaura Festival 2025, the City's Second Annual Interactive Light and
 Sound Experience.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 25-0458 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
 January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025 (Amendment #2 For The 2025
 Fiscal Year).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0




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 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On May 27, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 25-0323 A Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to sign the
 Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement (IPWMAN)
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Meeting Scheduled for May 27, 2025 was
 Cancelled.
 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On May 20, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 25-0374 An Informational Discussion on the upcoming Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of
 the Aurora Code of Ordinances titled Buildings and Building Regulations to Adopt
 the 2024 I-Series of Codes and Recommended Amendments.
 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0381 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Office to execute a
 settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation Claim #
 21Q05I559122.
 25-0463 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute
 a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation Claim
 #24Q05M342495
 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.




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 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
 June 03, 2025
 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. 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 Laesch called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called.
 Alderman White's ceremonial oath of office was performed by Mayor Laesch at
 the beginning of the meeting, after roll call. Alderman White took his seat at
 the dais at 5:08 p.m. and was, therefore, marked present at this meeting.
 Present 13 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman
 Mike Saville, Alderman Javier Bañuelos, Alderwoman Patty Smith,
 Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Keith Larson, Alderman-At-Large Will White, and Mayor John Laesch

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 25-0455 Approval of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of Tuesday,
 May 20, 2025.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve and file the minutes as presented. Alderman Mesiacos abstained
 from the voice vote. The motion carried by voice vote with the exclusion of
 Alderman Mesiacos.




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 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Laesch performed the ceremonial swearing-in for newly appointed
 Alderman-at-Large Will White. Alderman White made a brief statement at the
 conclusion of which Alderman White took his seat on the dais.

 Tony Martinez, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer - City of Aurora,
 presented an update on upcoming events throughout the City.

 A brief presentation was made regarding the property located at 1125 Aurora
 Avenue. Attorney Dennis Walsh, Partner - Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins presented
 and responded to questions regarding environmental issues regarding the
 property. Also present and responding to questions were Brad Schumacher,
 President and Larry Bertsch, Senior Project Manager of Eagle Environmental
 Consultants.

 25-0469 Presentation on Special Census Date

 Shannon Cameron, Chief of Staff and Tim Shields, GIS Manager - City of
 Aurora, presented a Special Census Update.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 Several options were presented as to how the City can approach the Special
 Census.

 25-0471 A presentation on planned water rate adjustments for July 1 of 2025 and
 2026.
 Jason Bauer, Interim Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, presented staff
 recommendations and responded to questions regarding water rate increases
 for 2025 and 2026. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora,
 responded to questions.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Senayit Aukbamichael spoke regarding the new Aurora Police Chief.
 2. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding taxes.
 3. Ray Hull spoke regarding water rate increases.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On May 28, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0421 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1231 Mitchell Road to the
 City of Aurora, Illinois 60505
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


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 25-0422 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development at
 1231 Mitchell Road, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora Turners
 Plan Description, under Parcel A, and amending Chapter 49 of the Code
 of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached
 thereto to, to an underlying zoning of B-2 Business District - General
 Retail
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 25-0423 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for
 High Street located north of E. Indian Trail in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

 Enactment No: O25-037


 25-0424 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Aurora Turners Club
 Subdivision located at 1231 Mitchell Rd, 1215 Mitchell Rd, and 500 E
 Indian Trail
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions

 25-0441 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-51 of Abbey Meadows
 Subdivision, on vacant land, located on the east side of Raddant Road at
 Mesa Lane Extended
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
 PDFNL 25-008

 Enactment No: PDFNL25-008


 25-0442 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Abbey Meadows Subdivision,
 located on the east side of Raddant Road at Mesa Lane Extended, for a
 ROW Dwelling (Party Wall) (1130) Use
 Tim Kellogg of Templeton Property Consultants, responded to questions.

 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable)
 PDFNL 25-009

 Enactment No: PDFNL25-009




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 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On May 29, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0446 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $95,000,000
 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall
 and Will Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of financing capital
 improvements in and for said City, providing for the levy of a direct annual
 tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, and
 authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
 questions.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

 Enactment No: O25-039


 25-0449 A Resolution to select GNV Urban Art as a Consultant to Use Existing
 Funds for the Lumenaura Festival 2025, the City's Second Annual
 Interactive Light and Sound Experience.
 Chris Ragona, Director of Community Services - City of Aurora, presented and
 responded to questions.
 Representatives from GNV Urban Art were present via video conference for the
 meeting and introduced themselves.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

 Enactment No: R25-202


 25-0458 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year
 Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025
 (Amendment #2 For The 2025 Fiscal Year).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

 Enactment No: O25-038


 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On May 27, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0323 A Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to
 sign the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement (IPWMAN)
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

 Enactment No: R25-201

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 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Meeting Scheduled for May 27, 2025 was
 Cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On May 20, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0374 An Informational Discussion on the upcoming Ordinance Amending
 Chapter 12 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances titled Buildings and
 Building Regulations to Adopt the 2024 I-Series of Codes and
 Recommended Amendments.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0381 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Office to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's
 Compensation Claim # 21Q05I559122.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 25-0463 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's
 Compensation Claim #24Q05M342495
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 CLOSED SESSION

 A Closed Session was required pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open
 Meetings Act to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation,
 discipline or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and Section
 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss litigation.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to enter into Closed Session and thereafter adjourn the Committee of the
 Whole meeting with no further final action or public business to take place for
 purposes of the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by the following
 vote and the Open Session of the meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:29
 p.m. The Closed Session convened at 7:38 p.m. and adjourned at 8:57 p.m.




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 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 ADJOURN

 Submitted by:

 __________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

 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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