City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-04-08

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 April 08, 2025
 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

 25-0225 A Resolution approving the appointment of Robert Dunn to the Civil Service
 Commission.

 25-0226 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Marquerite Blitch to the Mayor's
 Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.

 STAFF REPORT

 25-0275 CAD/RMS Project Update

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for the City
 fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4) optional one-year
 extensions.




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 25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change orders to
 the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Platt Electric in the
 combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of existing electrical infrastructure
 from vaults located under the sidewalk along Broadway from Benton Street to New
 York Street.

 25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
 Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to update the
 City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign Inventory.

 25-0117 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a parcel for the Water Production
 Division in the amount of $125,000.00.

 25-0181 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the City of
 Aurora, Delicia Bowling, and Darius Butler for the purpose of facilitating the
 opening of The Soul Spot, a soul food restaurant, in Unit E4 at the Fox Valley Mall
 located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504

 25-0194 A Resolution authorizing the execution of IDOT standard agreements for land
 acquisition activities as part of the Indian Trail (Ohio to Pennsbury) Signal
 Modernization Project.

 25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for Mowing
 Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 25-013) for a One
 Year Contract with Three Optional One Year Extensions upon mutual consent.

 25-0208 A Resolution Approving the Expansion of the Historic Preservation Grant Program
 and Adopting New Program Guidelines

 25-0218 A Resolution to purchase a new 2025 Police Interceptor hybrid vehicle from Currie
 Commercial Center, 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL for $58,843.00.

 25-0222 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".

 25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection Water Main
 Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating Co., in the bid amount of
 sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty-seven dollars and zero cents
 ($63,487.00).

 25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project,
 located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred
 thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00).

 25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project, located
 in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two
 thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50).



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 25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with
 Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to provide safety consulting
 services to the Department of Public Works.

 25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
 Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the
 amount of $218,300.

 25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the professional
 services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water meter sensor and
 analytical services.

 25-0237 A Resolution authorizing entering into agreement with the Board of Education of
 Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for the installation of an outdoor
 warning siren.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0263 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Bruster's
 Real Ice Cream, 2440 S Eola Road.

 25-0265 Approval of the Minutes of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, City Council Meeting.

 25-0276 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Aurora Arts Center, 5 E. Galena Bl & 20 S. Stolp Ave.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with Separate
 Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the Property located at the
 Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road

 25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for property
 located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0280 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
 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
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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
 April 08, 2025
 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 Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 13 - 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, Alderman
 Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Robert Dunn.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Pastor Marquerite Blitch from Grace Deliverance
 Outreach Ministries.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Excellence in Youth Leadership Award to
 Alex Leon from the Corey Clark Wrestling Team for winning the 2025 State
 Wrestling Championship.

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Excellence in Youth Leadership Award to
 Jaylene DeAlba from the East Aurora Wrestling Club for winning the 2025 State
 Wrestling Championship.

 Clayton Muhammad discussed upcoming events in the City of Aurora including:
 Dee Basile Day, Ward Cleanups, Easter Egg Hunts, Earth Day and Earth Week,
 Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremonies, an Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru, the
 Annual Food Truck Festival and the Mayoral & Aldermanic Inauguration on
 Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0225 A Resolution approving the appointment of Robert Dunn to the Civil
 Service Commission.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. 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

 Enactment No: R25-102


 25-0226 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Marquerite Blitch to the
 Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. 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

 Enactment No: R25-103


 STAFF REPORT

 25-0275 CAD/RMS Project Update

 Bryan Handell, Administrative Services Bureau Commander - Aurora Police
 Department, presented.




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 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding the recent City of Aurora elections.
 2. Beula Fultz spoke regarding the recent City of Aurora elections.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderman Franco to approve both agendas. 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

 25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for
 the City fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4)
 optional one-year extensions.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-104


 25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change
 orders to the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and
 Platt Electric in the combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of
 existing electrical infrastructure from vaults located under the sidewalk
 along Broadway from Benton Street to New York Street.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-105


 25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
 Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to
 update the City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign
 Inventory.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-106


 25-0117 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a parcel for the Water
 Production Division in the amount of $125,000.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-107

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 25-0181 A Resolution authorizing approval of a Loan Agreement between the City
 of Aurora, Delicia Bowling, and Darius Butler for the purpose of
 facilitating the opening of The Soul Spot, a soul food restaurant, in Unit
 E4 at the Fox Valley Mall located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL
 60504
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-108


 25-0194 A Resolution authorizing the execution of IDOT standard agreements for
 land acquisition activities as part of the Indian Trail (Ohio to Pennsbury)
 Signal Modernization Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-109


 25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for
 Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid
 25-013) for a One Year Contract with Three Optional One Year
 Extensions upon mutual consent.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-110


 25-0208 A Resolution Approving the Expansion of the Historic Preservation Grant
 Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-111


 25-0218 A Resolution to purchase a new 2025 Police Interceptor hybrid vehicle
 from Currie Commercial Center, 10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL for
 $58,843.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-112


 25-0222 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".
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-113




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 25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection
 Water Main Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating
 Co., in the bid amount of sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty-seven
 dollars and zero cents ($63,487.00).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-114


 25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement
 project, located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount
 of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and
 zero cents ($933,465.00).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-115


 25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement
 project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of
 six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty
 cents ($672,157.50).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-116


 25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
 agreement with Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to
 provide safety consulting services to the Department of Public Works.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-117


 25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
 with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium
 Plaza in the amount of $218,300.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-118


 25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the
 professional services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water
 meter sensor and analytical services.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-119




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 25-0237 A Resolution authorizing entering into agreement with the Board of
 Education of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for the
 installation of an outdoor warning siren.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-120


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0263 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 Bruster's Real Ice Cream, 2440 S Eola Road.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-121


 25-0265 Approval of the Minutes of Tuesday, March 25, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented.


 25-0276 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance
 security for Aurora Arts Center, 5 E. Galena Bl & 20 S. Stolp Ave.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-122




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0209 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Gas Station with
 Separate Diesel Lanes (Truck Stop Establishments 2841) on the
 Property located at the Southeast Corner of Eola Road & Diehl Road
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item.

 A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman
 Laesch to hold this item for two weeks until the next City Council meeting.
 Alderman Laesch specified that his second of Alderman Bugg's motion was to
 hold pursuant to the section of the Code of Ordinances regarding the ability of
 two members of the City Council to hold an item without full City Council vote.
 Corporation Counsel Veenstra confirmed that Section 2-107(c) of the Code of
 Ordinances provides that two Aldermen may hold an item initially appearing
 for consideration before the City Council until the next regularly scheduled
 meeting of the City Council, without a vote of the full City Council to hold that
 item.

 Alderman Franco asked that a determination be made as to whether prior
 presentation of an item to the Committee of the Whole constitutes presentation
 to the City Council for purposes of Section 2-107(c). Corporation Counsel
 Veenstra opined that this interpretation of the City Council's rules should be
 made by the City Council.

 Enactment No: O25-030


 25-0210 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for
 property located at southeast Corner of Eola Road and Diehl Road
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item.

 A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman
 Laesch to hold this item for two weeks until the next City Council meeting.

 Enactment No: R25-143


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 There were no reports.




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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0280 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 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

 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 6:43 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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