Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-10-01

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 October 01, 2024
 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, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING
 24-0717 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On September 25,
 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0519 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the Wheatland Athletic Association Plan Description for the Property
 Located at 2323 Liberty Street
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0520 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the Property Located at 2323 Liberty
 Street for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) Use.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0521 An Ordinance Vacating a Detention Easement on the Property Located at 2323
 Liberty Street, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 24-0566 An Ordinance Annexing Property, being Vacant Land Located at the Southeast
 Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street, to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0567 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the Aurora Fire Station #13 Plan Description for the Property Located
 at the Southeast Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0568 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the Property Located at the Southeast
 Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street for a Public Facilities and Services (6200)
 Use.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0569 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Aurora Fire Station #9 Subdivision,
 Located at 7S300 Eola Road.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 24-0570 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Aurora Fire Station #9
 Subdivision, Located at 7S300 Eola Road, for a Public Facilities and Services
 (6200) Use.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 24-0679 A Resolution authorizing the purchase two Case 921 GXR Wheel Loaders with
 Attachments from McCann Industries in the amount of $945,400 and the execution
 of related agreements with the State.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
 [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 24-0675 An Ordinance approving a Revision to the Special Sign District for Chicago
 Premium Outlets located at 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
 Enactment Number: BZE24-001

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met On September 26, 2024 and Reviewed the Following
 Items:
 24-0599 A Resolution authorizing payment to Kane County Division of Transportation in the
 amount of $94,445.88 for the City's 50% cost share of recent major roadway
 repairs to Orchard Road and the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
 between the City of Aurora and the County of Kane for Orchard Road Fence
 Replacement.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0


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 24-0684 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 60-month
 subscription for telephony services and equipment from Avaya LLC, Morristown,
 NJ for $775,748.40 plus a 3% contingency.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0718 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant of $600,000 from the Illinois
 Department of Natural Resources FY' 24 Open Space Lands Acquisition and
 Development (OSLAD) grant program for improvements to Garfield Park.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0719 Acceptance of the 2023 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds, Single
 Audit and GATA Reports.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 The Finance Committee also discussed item 24-0606, listed under "Items Returned to
 C.O.W." section of this agenda.
 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On September 24, 2024
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0712: A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Beer & Wine
 Only liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from El Paso Mas Grande
 Inc. at 2134 W Galena Blvd., Aurora). [Ward 5]
 Approved at the City Council Meeting on September 24, 2024.
 Enactment Number: R24-329

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On September 23, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0711 A Resolution authorizing the director of purchasing to order equipment from
 Graybar, Itasca, IL in the amount of $140,000 for RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On September 17, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0656 A Resolution approving the appointment of Scott Hellinger to the Aurora Veteran's
 Advisory Council (AVAC).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 24-0657 A Resolution approving the appointment of Juan Liz, Caleb Brown, and Sai
 Ganbote to the Aurora Youth Council.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0705 A Resolution approving the appointments of Peeyush Khandelwal, Adithya
 Subramanian, Vinod Pandey, and Swati Singh to the Indian American Community
 Outreach Advisory Board.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 ITEMS RETURNED TO C.O.W.

 24-0606 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the alderpersons for the terms
 commencing in and after May of 2025 in accordance with the Illinois Municipal
 Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act.
 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0729 An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Special Events to issue a permit allowing
 one additional carnival upon the premises of Chicago Premium Outlets in calendar
 year 2024.
 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 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
 October 01, 2024
 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 Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present 12 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Bill Donnell,
 Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta
 Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor Richard
 Irvin
 Absent 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos


 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING

 24-0717 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 17, 2024,
 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice
 vote.




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 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Clayton Muhammad reported on October events as well as two successful
 events that occurred last weekend, the City of Aurora Fall Food Truck Festival
 and the City of Aurora House Music Festival.

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor Richard C. Irvin MVP Award to City of Aurora
 Employees Mike Nelson, Karla Thomas, Felicia Freitag, and Kalith Price for
 their excellent work with the Fall Food Truck Festival on Friday, September 27,
 2024.

 Mayor Irvin thanked everyone involved with the City of Aurora House Music
 Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024 and recognized Kickin' Kenny Cahill
 for his participation in the event.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Peter Andrews spoke regarding the proposed sound barrier on Orchard Rd.
 and accompanying SSA.
 2. Adam Pauley spoke regarding mental health and harm reduction as well as
 Kane County public meetings regarding the opioid crisis.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On September 25,
 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0519 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the Wheatland Athletic Association Plan Description for the
 Property Located at 2323 Liberty Street
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0520 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the Property Located at 2323
 Liberty Street for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) Use.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0521 An Ordinance Vacating a Detention Easement on the Property Located
 at 2323 Liberty Street, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
 Ed Sieben, Zoning & Planning Director - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
 questions.
 Petitioners responded to questions.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 24-0566 An Ordinance Annexing Property, being Vacant Land Located at the
 Southeast Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street, to the City of Aurora,
 Illinois, 60502.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0567 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the Aurora Fire Station #13 Plan Description for the Property
 Located at the Southeast Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0568 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the Property Located at the
 Southeast Corner of Bilter Road and Nan Street for a Public Facilities
 and Services (6200) Use.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0569 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Aurora Fire Station #9
 Subdivision, Located at 7S300 Eola Road.
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
 PDFNL 24-018

 24-0570 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Aurora Fire Station #9
 Subdivision, Located at 7S300 Eola Road, for a Public Facilities and
 Services (6200) Use.
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
 PDFNL 24-019

 24-0679 A Resolution authorizing the purchase two Case 921 GXR Wheel
 Loaders with Attachments from McCann Industries in the amount of
 $945,400 and the execution of related agreements with the State.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer and Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of
 Aurora, responded to questions.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
 [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]

 24-0675 An Ordinance approving a Revision to the Special Sign District for
 Chicago Premium Outlets located at 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard
 INFORMATION ONLY
 Enactment Number: BZE 24-001




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 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On September 26, 2024 and Reviewed the Following
 Items:

 24-0599 A Resolution authorizing payment to Kane County Division of
 Transportation in the amount of $94,445.88 for the City's 50% cost share
 of recent major roadway repairs to Orchard Road and the execution of an
 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the County
 of Kane for Orchard Road Fence Replacement.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 24-0684 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a
 60-month subscription for telephony services and equipment from Avaya
 LLC, Morristown, NJ for $775,748.40 plus a 3% contingency.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0718 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant of $600,000 from the
 Illinois Department of Natural Resources FY' 24 Open Space Lands
 Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program for improvements
 to Garfield Park.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0719 Acceptance of the 2023 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds,
 Single Audit and GATA Reports.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 The Finance Committee also discussed item 24-0606, listed under "Items Returned to
 C.O.W." section of this agenda.

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On September 24, 2024
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0712: A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Beer & Wine
 Only liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from El Paso Mas Grande
 Inc. at 2134 W Galena Blvd., Aurora). [Ward 5]




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 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On September 23, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0711 A Resolution authorizing the director of purchasing to order equipment
 from Graybar, Itasca, IL in the amount of $140,000 for RiverEdge Park in
 Ward 1.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On September 17, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 24-0656 A Resolution approving the appointment of Scott Hellinger to the Aurora
 Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0657 A Resolution approving the appointment of Juan Liz, Caleb Brown, and
 Sai Ganbote to the Aurora Youth Council.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0705 A Resolution approving the appointments of Peeyush Khandelwal,
 Adithya Subramanian, Vinod Pandey, and Swati Singh to the Indian
 American Community Outreach Advisory Board.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 ITEMS RETURNED TO C.O.W.

 24-0606 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the alderpersons for the terms
 commencing in and after May of 2025 in accordance with the Illinois
 Municipal Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

 Motion to Amend #1:
 A motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman Franco to
 amend the proposed ordinance to set compensation for the period of two to
 two and one-half years (initially June1, 2027 to June 1, 2028). The motion
 carried by the following vote and the proposed ordinance will be amended:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barriero, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman



 Motion to Amend #2:
 A motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman Laesch to
 amend the proposed ordinance to set compensation initially beginning June 1,
 2027 at $32,500 which is a 27.1% increase over the 2026 compensation and an
 increase of 5% on June 1, 2028. The motion carried by the following vote and
 the proposed ordinance will be amended:

 Aye: 8 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman
 Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid Alderman
 Laesch

 Nay: 3 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderman Saville, Alderman Woerman

 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0729 An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Special Events to issue a
 permit allowing one additional carnival upon the premises of Chicago
 Premium Outlets in calendar year 2024.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 Ward 8 Alderwoman Patty Smith presented an updated on events and
 happenings in her ward.

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a closed session.




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 ADJOURN

 A motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by
 Alderwoman Smith. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 6:25 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.

 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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