City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2026-04-28

City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL 60505
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 April 28, 2026
 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

 MAYOR'S REPORT

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 26-0045 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Ella Fahlstrom to the Civilian Review
 Board.

 26-0207 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Chelsea Ferguson, Erica Packer and
 Phillip Van Lear and reappointment of Sean Williams to the Advisory Commission
 on Disabilities.

 26-0209 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jasmeet Singh and Raghwendra
 Singh to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 26-0145 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change order to
 the existing contract between the City and HR Green for the Broadway
 Streetscape/New York-Galena Two-Way Conversion project in the amount of
 $121,760.47.




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 26-0172 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption
 liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Aurora IL Wing
 Company, LLC located at 1460 N Orchard Rd). [Ward 5]

 26-0193 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of computer equipment from Insight Public
 Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $400,000.

 26-0196 A Resolution to award a contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. in the amount
 of $4,448,912.80 for the 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing - EAST project.

 26-0198 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for Special Purpose Recreational
 Institution (5200) use at the property located at 55 S Lake Street.

 26-0201 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core
 On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
 Kai Aurora, Inc d/b/a Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen at 2 N River Street, Aurora).
 [Ward 2]

 26-0203 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Guardian Angels
 Community Services as a Network Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026.

 26-0204 A Resolution approving the acceptance of the low bid from Best Technology
 Systems Inc. for firing range cleaning and maintenance at the Aurora Police
 Department Headquarters for $63,010.00.

 26-0206 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 "Alcoholic Liquor", Sec. 6-13 "Allowed Areas"
 of the Code of Ordinances.

 26-0208 An Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by creating Article
 25-XV - Temporary Outdoor Seating and Parklet Permits.

 26-0216 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with The Aging &
 Disability Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Inc., as a
 Linkage Service Agreement for FY 2026.

 26-0221 An Ordinance annexing the Property located at 6S361 Old Eola Road, which
 consists of six parcels, to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a Water Service
 Agreement.

 26-0229 An Ordinance annexing the Properties located at 6S346 and 6S356 Old Eola
 Road to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a Water Service Agreement.

 26-0237 A Resolution Approving an Easement Release Agreement between the City of
 Aurora, Pulte Home Company, LLC and Oswego Community Unit School District
 No. 308 for the right to a City Easement on property located at the southeast
 corner of Eola Road and U.S. Route 30




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 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 26-0240 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 26-0180 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Sections 2-412 and 2-413 of the
 Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois, regarding Participation Limits,
 Leadership Capacity, Liaison Designations, and Geographic Requirements for
 Board and Commission Events.

 26-0205 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew Genetec Software
 Subscription Agreement for one year.

 NEW BUSINESS

 26-0279 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned property located at
 801 Claim St., Aurora, IL 60505.

 26-0280 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned properties located
 at 930 and 932 West New York Ave., Aurora, IL 60506.

 26-0281 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned properties located
 at 16 N. Lake St. (also known as 14-18 N. Lake St.) Aurora, IL 60506.

 26-0282 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned property located at
 1531 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60505.

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 26-0278 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
 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 60505


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 April 28, 2026
 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 Laesch called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 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 Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Keith Larson, Alderman-At-Large Will White and Mayor John Laesch

 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 Soderlund served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting.


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 In honor of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, the Pledge of Allegiance
 was led by Veer Singh and Ajuny Singh.


 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Mayor Laesch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to members of the Aurora
 Sikh Community in honor of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Zoya,
 from Washington Middle School spoke regarding what Sikh Awareness and
 Appreciation Month means to her and her community. A presentation was
 made regarding Khalsa Aid USA and their contributions across Illinois.

 Several members of the Communications Department and Information
 Technology Department were presented with awards by Kent Hartisfield of
 Granicus. Communications Manager, Jon Zaghloul, was awarded the Change
 Maker - Granicus Digital Government Award.


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 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 26-0045 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Ella Fahlstrom to the
 Civilian Review Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville 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 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-at-Large
 White and Alderman-at-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R26-094


 26-0207 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Chelsea Ferguson, Erica
 Packer and Phillip Van Lear and reappointment of Sean Williams to
 the Advisory Commission on Disabilities.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Saville
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 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
 White and Alderman-at-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R26-095


 26-0209 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jasmeet Singh and
 Raghwendra Singh to the Indian American Community Outreach
 Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville 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 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-at-Large
 White and Alderman-at-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R26-096


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Mercy Galicia spoke regarding an upcoming Illinois Tejano Organization
 event.
 2. Erlinda Parris spoke regarding Illinois Workers in Action.




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 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by
 Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full. The motion carried by the following vote:

 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

 26-0145 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a
 change order to the existing contract between the City and HR Green
 for the Broadway Streetscape/New York-Galena Two-Way Conversion
 project in the amount of $121,760.47.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-097


 26-0172 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite
 Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application
 from Aurora IL Wing Company, LLC located at 1460 N Orchard Rd).
 [Ward 5]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-098


 26-0193 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of computer equipment from
 Insight Public Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-099


 26-0196 A Resolution to award a contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.
 in the amount of $4,448,912.80 for the 2026 Citywide Street
 Resurfacing - EAST project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-100


 26-0198 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for Special Purpose
 Recreational Institution (5200) use at the property located at 55 S
 Lake Street.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-025




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 26-0201 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D:
 Downtown Core On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially
 related to the application from Kai Aurora, Inc d/b/a Kai Modern
 Japanese Kitchen at 2 N River Street, Aurora). [Ward 2]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-101


 26-0203 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with
 Guardian Angels Community Services as a Network Agreement for
 Fiscal Year 2026.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-102


 26-0204 A Resolution approving the acceptance of the low bid from Best
 Technology Systems Inc. for firing range cleaning and maintenance at
 the Aurora Police Department Headquarters for $63,010.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-103


 26-0206 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 "Alcoholic Liquor", Sec. 6-13
 "Allowed Areas" of the Code of Ordinances.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-026


 26-0208 An Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by
 creating Article 25-XV - Temporary Outdoor Seating and Parklet
 Permits.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-027


 26-0216 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with The
 Aging & Disability Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of
 Joliet, Inc., as a Linkage Service Agreement for FY 2026.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-104




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 26-0221 An Ordinance annexing the Property located at 6S361 Old Eola Road,
 which consists of six parcels, to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a
 Water Service Agreement.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-028


 26-0229 An Ordinance annexing the Properties located at 6S346 and 6S356
 Old Eola Road to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a Water Service
 Agreement.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-029


 26-0237 A Resolution Approving an Easement Release Agreement between
 the City of Aurora, Pulte Home Company, LLC and Oswego
 Community Unit School District No. 308 for the right to a City
 Easement on property located at the southeast corner of Eola Road
 and U.S. Route 30
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-105


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 26-0240 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 26-0180 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Sections 2-412 and
 2-413 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois, regarding
 Participation Limits, Leadership Capacity, Liaison Designations, and
 Geographic Requirements for Board and Commission Events.
 Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Barreiro
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 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
 Enactment No: O26-030


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 26-0205 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew Genetec
 Software Subscription Agreement for one year.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 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
 Enactment No: R26-106


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
 to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

 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
 White and Alderman-at-Large Larson

 26-0279 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned
 property located at 801 Claim St., Aurora, IL 60505.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, 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:

 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
 Enactment No: R26-107


 26-0280 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned
 properties located at 930 and 932 West New York Ave., Aurora, IL
 60506.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, 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:

 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
 Enactment No: R26-108



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 26-0281 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned
 properties located at 16 N. Lake St. (also known as 14-18 N. Lake St.)
 Aurora, IL 60506.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, 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:

 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
 Enactment No: R26-109


 26-0282 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned
 property located at 1531 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60505.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 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
 Enactment No: R26-110


 REPORT

 There were no reports at this meeting.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 26-0278 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

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

 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

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.




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 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 6:51 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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