City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-11-25

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

 Agenda - Final - Revised
 Tuesday
 November 25, 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

 MAYOR'S REPORT

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0585 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with patient
 compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for $61,485.

 25-0783 A Resolution authorizing the award of contracts to supply process chemicals for
 the Water Production Division.

 25-0799 A Resolution authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for snow
 removal operations in 2026 in an amount up to $1,399,600.00.

 25-0821 A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a second $600,000 grant from the
 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Lands Acquisition and
 Development (OSLAD) program for improvements at Garfield Park.

 25-0847 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $147,375.00 under a
 grant agreement between the Driving a Cleaner Illinois through IEPA and the City
 of Aurora.

 25-0848 A Resolution to accept award number # 24-203712 (HD240371) from the Illinois
 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Program for $2,000,000.



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 25-0876 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption
 liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from FJC Restaurant, LLC at
 470 Hinman St., Ste C). [Ward 3]

 25-0878 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2026 Water & Sewer
 Maintenance Division Emergency Repair Program.

 25-0882 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
 Village of Montgomery and the appropriation of $200,000.00 of MFT funds for the
 Douglas Avenue Resurfacing project.

 25-0883 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the on-call full replacement of disturbed
 lead water service lines in 2026 within the City.

 25-0885 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Community Residence,
 minor (1510) Use on the Property located at 1130 North Randall Road.

 25-0887 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption
 liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Ishwar Hotel LLC dba
 Holiday Inn Aurora North located at 2424 W Sullivan Rd). [Ward 5]

 25-0889 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core
 Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from
 Vibez on the River LLC located at 29 W New York St). [Ward 6]

 25-0910 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to process a change order to
 the contract with Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Resident Inspection and
 Engineering Services in the amount of $60,000.00.

 25-0911 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Gas
 Station - Beer & Wine Only) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application
 from RDK Ventures, LLC d/b/a Circle K at 2946 E New York St.). [Ward 7]

 25-0914 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change order with
 Rubino Engineering in the amount of $65,000 for material testing services at
 RiverEdge Park.

 25-0922 A Resolution authorizing the fourth amendment to the second amended and
 restated lease between Amrize Mid-America, Inc., formerly known as
 Holcim-MAMR, Inc., and the City of Aurora.

 25-0949 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 025-066 Authorizing the 2025 Voluntary
 Reduction in Force Incentive Plan.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0956 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special City Council
 Meeting.



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 25-0957 Approval of the Minutes of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Special City
 Council Meeting.

 25-0963 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Primrose Child Care, 3181 North Aurora Road.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase
 agreement with Five Eight Group for the procurement of a drive test scanner for
 the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $170,000.

 25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
 video gaming terminal regulations.
 Held Item from the November 4, 2025 City Council Meeting.

 25-0881 A Resolution authorizing the adjustment of parking fees for the Route 25 and Route
 59 Transportation Centers.

 25-0924 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

 25-0926 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 1 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

 25-0927 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0900 A Resolution Approving a of a Moratorium Hardship Appeal for a warehouse on
 property located at 560 Exchange Court and 580 Exchange Court.

 25-0972 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Fox Valley
 United Way for space at 13 So. Broadway Aurora, IL 60506.

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0973 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
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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 25, 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 Laesch called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 10 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Jonathan
 Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Javier
 Bañuelos, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Keith Larson,
 Alderman-At-Large Will White and Mayor John Laesch
 Absent: 3 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderwoman Patty Smith and Alderwoman Shweta
 Baid

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco
 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 Alderman Núñez.




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 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Tony Martinez, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer - City of Aurora,
 honored Touche French Creole, the winners of the City of Aurora Holiday
 Window Decorating Contest. Mayor Laesch presented the award to the Chef of
 Touche French Creole and the artist, Ginger Ingram.

 Mr. Martinez reported on a busy Friday night last week for the Winter Lights
 Parade, Press Night at the Paramount showing of White Christmas, a
 performance at Second City at Copley Theatre, opening night of
 Christkindlmarket and a performance of the Million Dollar Quartet.

 Opening weekend of Festival of Lights at Phillips Park is this weekend through
 December 25th.

 A Special Census Recount will be moving forward now that the Federal
 Government Shutdown is over.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Vernita McGee Andrews spoke regarding Stable Able Housing.
 2. Lupe Garcia thanked the Council and said a prayer.

 CONSENT AGENDA

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0585 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with
 patient compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for
 $61,485.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-352


 25-0783 A Resolution authorizing the award of contracts to supply process
 chemicals for the Water Production Division.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-353




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 25-0799 A Resolution authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds
 for snow removal operations in 2026 in an amount up to $1,399,600.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-354


 25-0821 A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a second $600,000 grant
 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Lands
 Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program for improvements at
 Garfield Park.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-355


 25-0847 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $147,375.00
 under a grant agreement between the Driving a Cleaner Illinois through
 IEPA and the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-356


 25-0848 A Resolution to accept award number # 24-203712 (HD240371) from
 the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
 Program for $2,000,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-357


 25-0876 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite
 Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from
 FJC Restaurant, LLC at 470 Hinman St., Ste C). [Ward 3]
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-358


 25-0878 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2026 Water &
 Sewer Maintenance Division Emergency Repair Program.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-359


 25-0882 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental
 Agreement with the Village of Montgomery and the appropriation of
 $200,000.00 of MFT funds for the Douglas Avenue Resurfacing project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-360

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 25-0883 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the on-call full replacement of
 disturbed lead water service lines in 2026 within the City.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-361


 25-0885 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Community
 Residence, minor (1510) Use on the Property located at 1130 North
 Randall Road.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-076


 25-0887 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite
 Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from
 Ishwar Hotel LLC dba Holiday Inn Aurora North located at 2424 W
 Sullivan Rd). [Ward 5]
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-362


 25-0889 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown
 Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the
 application from Vibez on the River LLC located at 29 W New York St).
 [Ward 6]
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-363


 25-0910 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to process a change
 order to the contract with Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Resident
 Inspection and Engineering Services in the amount of $60,000.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-364


 25-0911 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package
 Sales (Gas Station - Beer & Wine Only) liquor licenses, (unofficially
 related to the application from RDK Ventures, LLC d/b/a Circle K at
 2946 E New York St.). [Ward 7]
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-365




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 25-0914 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change
 order with Rubino Engineering in the amount of $65,000 for material
 testing services at RiverEdge Park.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-366


 25-0922 A Resolution authorizing the fourth amendment to the second amended
 and restated lease between Amrize Mid-America, Inc., formerly known as
 Holcim-MAMR, Inc., and the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-367


 25-0949 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 025-066 Authorizing the 2025
 Voluntary Reduction in Force Incentive Plan.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-077


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0956 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Special City
 Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 25-0957 Approval of the Minutes of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Special
 City Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 25-0963 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance
 security for Primrose Child Care, 3181 North Aurora Road.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-368




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
 purchase agreement with LexisNexis for the procurement of a drive test
 scanner for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to
 exceed $195,424.00.
 Lt. Tom McNamara and Investigator Darrell Moore responded to questions.
 Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding updated pricing.

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

 A motion was made by Alderman-at-Large Larson and seconded by
 Alderman-at-Large White to award this contract to LexisNexis instead of Five
 Eight Group. Discussion was held. Alderman-at-Large Larson and
 Alderman-at-Large White withdrew their motion and second.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to table this item until City Council on December 9, 2025. The motion carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-380


 25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances,
 pertaining to video gaming terminal regulations.
 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: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman-At-Large Larson
 and Alderman-At-Large White

 Nay: 1- Alderman Bugg

 Enactment No: O25-078


 25-0881 A Resolution authorizing the adjustment of parking fees for the Route 25
 and Route 59 Transportation Centers.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Saville to
 approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White


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 Enactment No: R25-369


 25-0924 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to approve this item. Alderman Saville abstained from the vote on this item.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson
 and Alderman-At-Large White

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Saville

 Enactment No: O25-079


 25-0926 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 1 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to approve this item. Alderman Barreiro abstained from the vote on this item.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 8- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville,
 Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-At-Large Larson and
 Alderman-At-Large White

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Barreiro

 Enactment No: O25-080


 25-0927 An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: O25-081


 NEW BUSINESS

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White




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 25-0900 A Resolution Approving a of a Moratorium Hardship Appeal for a
 warehouse on property located at 560 Exchange Court and 580
 Exchange Court.
 Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning & Planning - City of Aurora, presented briefly.
 Mike Havala, President & CEO of Loaves & Fishes presented.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-370


 25-0972 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Fox
 Valley United Way for space at 13 So. Broadway Aurora, IL 60506.
 Shannon Cameron, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-371


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0973 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg,
 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 Garza
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and this meeting
 adjourned at 7:12 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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