Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-07-01

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 01, 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, JUNE 17, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 25-0527 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met on June 25, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 25-0406 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.]

 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions
 25-0511 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-62 of Harvest Point Subdivision
 on vacant land located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road
 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 25-0512 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Harvest Point Subdivision, located east of
 Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road, for a One Family Dwelling (1110)
 Use
 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0


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 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled for June 26, 2025 was Cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for June
 24, 2025 was Cancelled.
 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On June 23, 2025 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 25-0433 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Bennett & Brosseau
 Roofing, Inc. for the roof replacement of the 5th Floor City Hall and 77 S. Broadway
 DSC, in the amount totaling $687,300.00 and a five percent (5%) contingency of
 $34,365.00.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 25-0497 A Resolution authorizing the renovation of existing space in APD Investigations
 Unit to support a Digital Forensic Program workspace at a cost of $312,503.02.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 17, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 25-0468 An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-277(c) of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
 the qualifications of the department heads of the City.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-1

 25-0509 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Tracey Vacek and Nicholas
 Richard-Thompson to the Tree Board.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 25-0516 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances
 pertaining to the organization of the departments and divisions of the City.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED THIS ITEM BE FORWARDED TO COW WITH NO
 RECOMMENDATION

 Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee Resolutions




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 25-0506 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program 50/50 match up to
 $5,000.00 per project per year for any qualifying businesses for the purpose of
 upgrading or improving the exterior of their property.
 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3 Yes - 1 Abstain

 25-0507 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant program in the amount of $50,000.00
 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) to assist qualified
 residents with projects in the First Ward.
 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3 Yes - 1 Abstain

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0529 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation
 Claim #23Q05I562337.
 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
 July 01, 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 5:00 p.m. and the roll was called.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman White
 to allow Alderwoman Baid to participate remotely in this meeting pursuant to
 Sec. 2-80 of the code of ordinances. The motion carried by voice vote and
 Alderwoman Baid participated in this meeting remotely.
 Present 12 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman
 Mike Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg,
 Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large Keith Larson,
 Alderman-At-Large Will White, and Mayor John Laesch
 Absent 1 - Alderman Javier Bañuelos


 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 25-0527 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.




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 MAYOR’S REPORT

 City of Aurora Police Officer Gerardo Chaidez was presented with the Mayor's
 Award of Excellence from Mayor Laesch and the Life Saving Award Certificate
 of Recognition from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police presented by
 Naperville Police Chief Jason Ares for his heroic lifesaving actions while on
 duty on January 19, 2024 and while off duty and on vacation on August 5, 2024.

 Hugo Saltijeral, the City of Aurora's 2025 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal,
 was honored and recognized for his contributions to the community.

 Mayor Laesch reinforced the City's campaign against illegal fireworks and
 thanked those involved in spreading the word around the City about the
 campaign.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Khyathi Dodda spoke regarding the promotion of plant-based meal options
 in schools.
 2. Dr. Sandy Gonzalez Rivas spoke regarding the Aurora Rapid Response
 Team.
 3. Adam Pauley spoke regarding mental health.
 4. Cynthia Serna spoke regarding immigration.

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met on June 25, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0406 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.
 John Curley, Chief Development Services Officer - City of Aurora, spoke briefly.
 Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions

 25-0511 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-62 of Harvest Point
 Subdivision on vacant land located east of Raddant Road and north of
 Butterfield Road
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).

 Enactment: PDFNL25-020



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 25-0512 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Harvest Point Subdivision,
 located east of Raddant Road and north of Butterfield Road, for a One
 Family Dwelling (1110) Use
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).

 Enactment: PDFNL25-021

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled for June 26, 2025 was Cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting Scheduled for June
 24, 2025 was Cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On June 23, 2025 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 25-0433 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Bennett &
 Brosseau Roofing, Inc. for the roof replacement of the 5th Floor City Hall
 and 77 S. Broadway DSC, in the amount totaling $687,300.00 and a five
 percent (5%) contingency of $34,365.00.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 25-0497 A Resolution authorizing the renovation of existing space in APD
 Investigations Unit to support a Digital Forensic Program workspace at a
 cost of $312,503.02.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 17, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0468 An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-277(c) of the Code of Ordinances
 pertaining to the qualifications of the department heads of the City.
 Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented.
 Shannon Cameron, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 25-0509 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Tracey Vacek and Nicholas
 Richard-Thompson to the Tree Board.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 25-0516 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 14 of the Code of
 Ordinances pertaining to the organization of the departments and
 divisions of the City.
 Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented.
 Natalie Wiza, Coordinator of Emergency Management - City of Aurora, presented.
 Rich Jacobs, Chief of Staff - Office of the Aldermen - City of Aurora, presented.
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 (HELD)


 Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee Resolutions

 25-0506 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program 50/50
 match up to $5,000.00 per project per year for any qualifying businesses
 for the purpose of upgrading or improving the exterior of their property.
 This item was previously enacted by the Rules, Administration and Procedures
 Committee.

 Enactment: RAP25-002

 25-0507 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant program in the amount of
 $50,000.00 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora
 (RTA) to assist qualified residents with projects in the First Ward.
 This item was previously enacted by the Rules, Administration and Procedures
 Committee.

 Enactment: RAP25-003




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 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0529 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer
 to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's
 Compensation Claim #23Q05I562337.
 This motion was removed from the agenda with no action.


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 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 6:47 p.m.



 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.




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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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