City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2023-08-08

City Hall - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 August 08, 2023
 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
 ROLL CALL

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 23-0627 Recognition for Aurora resident and educator, Laura Gonzalez, on her
 appointment to the Illinois State Board of Education.
 23-0628 Introduction of finalists for the Ward 7 Alderperson appointment.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 23-0237 A Resolution approving the appointment of Vimi Shukla and Jyoti Shirahatti to the
 Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 PUBLIC HEARINGS

 23-0567 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed River Vine Tax Increment
 Finance District and Approval of the Related Redevelopment Plan and Project.

 23-0568 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Cross Street Tax Increment
 Finance District and Approval of the Related Redevelopment Plan and Project.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0390 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of
 Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2023.


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 23-0454 A Resolution authorizing the annual maintenance renewal for VMware Server
 software (VMware) used by the City of Aurora through CDW Government, Inc.,
 Vernon Hills IL in the amount of $64,037.12

 23-0459 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between the City of
 Aurora, and Family Services Association of Elgin Illinois in support of the Aurora
 Police Department Crisis Intervention Unit.

 23-0511 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 5,000 Gallon ASTM Double
 Walled Tanks, from Tiles in Style DBA Taza Supplies, South Holland, IL., for the
 price of $61,786.00.

 23-0515 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
 Volunteer Supply Industries, Ltd., 105 E Galena Blvd, Suite 806, Aurora, IL 60505
 in an amount not to exceed $367,190.00 for the purchase of lighting materials for
 various locations throughout the City.

 23-0521 A Resolution to award the Clark Street and White Eagle Lift Station Improvements
 located in Wards 2 and 8 to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC in the
 bid amount of $1,473,989.00.

 23-0531 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
 Nighthawk Video, Sycamore, IL in the amount of $923,867.69 to fabricate and
 furnish five new video monitors and to complete additional purchases in an amount
 not to exceed $75,000 for any additional material purchases required to complete
 the installation at RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.

 23-0532 A Resolution authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint analysts Julie
 Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for the purpose of fingerprint
 analysis and identification for the Aurora Police Department.

 23-0537 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from J. Gill & Company for
 repairs and maintenance of the Aurora Police Department Headquarters Parking
 Deck in the amount of $374,335.00, plus a contingency amount of $37,433.50.

 23-0545 A Resolution authorizing and directing the Chief of Staff of the Office of the
 Aldermen to encumber and expend funds allocated to Ward 7 for purposes related
 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Funfest and Back to School Bash.
 23-0546 A Resolution to award a contract to Geneva Construction Co. in the amount of
 $1,665,556.10 for the 2023 Contract #2 - City Wide Sidewalk, Patching, Striping
 and Bike Path Overlay Projects.

 23-0550 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption
 liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from El Huichol de Don Memo
 NVS No 2, Inc. at 815 N Lake Street). [Ward 6]

 23-0553 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices submitted
 by Core and Main for the purchase of large Sensus water meters.


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 23-0554 A Resolution to Award the contract for the White Eagle Force Main Improvements
 located in Ward 8 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. in the amount of
 $453,600.00.

 23-0561 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease of Real
 Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

 23-0562 A Resolution authorizing change orders and additional contingency for the
 remodeling of the City of Aurora Council Chambers, Conference Rooms 5A & 5B
 and the addition of a press room and communications control center using the City
 of Aurora Job Order Contracting Program for an amount of $272,586.48.

 23-0564 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $895,890.00 from
 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to reimburse the City of
 Aurora for its purchase of body worn and squad cameras.

 23-0566 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on 2A of The Second Resubdivision of Fox
 Valley East, Region I, Unit No. 1 with a modification to the building code
 amendments located at 3975 Fox Valley Center Drive

 23-0569 A Resolution approving a revenue sharing agreement between the City of Aurora
 Fire Prevention Bureau and Inspection Reports Online (IROL).

 23-0572 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Emergency Management
 Agency (FEMA) grant in the amount of $287,659.09 towards the purchase of new
 fire hoses for the Aurora Fire Department.

 23-0574 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease of Real
 Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

 23-0575 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease of Real
 Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

 23-0576 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease of Real
 Property Located on the Northeast corner of Sullivan and Route 25 (Ward 1).

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0595 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 25, 2023, City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 23-0611 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter 2023.




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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 23-0619 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

 Any individual 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.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
 participation.




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City Hall - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 August 08, 2023
 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with
 questions.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 11 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman John
 Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Shweta Baid


 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Alderman Bugg.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 23-0627 Recognition for Aurora resident and educator, Laura Gonzalez, on her
 appointment to the Illinois State Board of Education.
 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to Laura Gonzalez in
 recognition of her appointment to the Illinois State Board of Education.

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to Wendy Lopez,
 General Manager at Endiro Coffee, recipient of Restaurant Magazine's 2023
 General Manager of the Year Award.

 23-0628 Introduction of finalists for the Ward 7 Alderperson appointment.

 Mayor Irvin introduced the finalists for 7th Ward Alderman and each made
 comments introducing themselves:

 1. Alex Arroyo
 2. Diana Barajas-Gonzalez
 3. Drew Eddy
 4. Cynthia Gamboa
 5. Anderson Lee
 6. Brandon Toliver


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 23-0237 A Resolution approving the appointment of Vimi Shukla and Jyoti
 Shirahatti to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory
 Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R23-214




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 PUBLIC COMMENT

 Prior to Public Comment Mayor Irvin presented remarks to correct information
 that has been provided to the public regarding TIF Districts.

 The City Clerk read the Rules for Public Comment and the following individuals
 presented comments to the City Council:

 1. Steve Hendry spoke regarding TIFs.
 2. Adam Pauley spoke regarding the 2024 Election.
 3. Matthew Orr spoke regarding Stolp Island Social.
 4. Todd VonOhlen spoke regarding the Aurora Uke Fest.
 5. David Cannon spoke regarding Factor/Hello Fresh.
 6. Frank Patterson spoke regarding TIFs.


 PUBLIC HEARINGS

 23-0567 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed River Vine Tax
 Increment Finance District and Approval of the Related
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing on the proposed River Vine Tax Increment
 Finance District to order at 7:05 p.m.

 Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development
 - City of Aurora, presented regarding the proposed TIF District.

 Representatives of Ryan & Co., Phil McKenna and Charles Durham, spoke
 regarding the proposed TIF District.

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding the
 proposed TIF District.

 The following members of the public spoke during public comment:

 1. Charlotte Dillon stated her opposition to the proposed TIF District.
 2. Helen Ratzlow stated her opposition to the proposed TIF District.
 3. Marylee Leu stated her opposition to the proposed TIF District.
 4. David Cannon stated his opposition to the proposed TIF District.
 5. Maria Jurado stated her opposition to the proposed TIF District.

 Mayor Irvin opened the hearing to members of the City Council for questions
 and comments. Members of the City Council asked questions and made
 comments regarding the proposed TIF District.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote
 and Mayor Irvin closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m.

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman



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 23-0568 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Cross Street
 Tax Increment Finance District and Approval of the Related
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing on the proposed Cross Street Tax
 Increment Finance District to order at 8:35 p.m.

 Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development
 - City of Aurora, presented regarding the proposed TIF District.

 A representative of Ryan & Co., Charles Durham, spoke regarding the
 proposed TIF District.

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding the
 proposed TIF District.

 The following members of the public spoke during public comment:

 1. Marylee Leu stated her opposition to the proposed TIF District.
 2. Adam Pauley stated his support of the proposed TIF District.

 Mayor Irvin opened the hearing to members of the City Council for questions
 and comments. Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the
 proposed TIF District.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote
 and Mayor Irvin closed the public hearing at 9:14 p.m.

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

 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
 Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

 23-0545 A Resolution authorizing and directing the Chief of Staff of the Office
 of the Aldermen to encumber and expend funds allocated to Ward 7
 for purposes related to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Funfest and Back to
 School Bash.
 This Resolution was previously approved by the Rules, Administration &
 Procedures Committee.

 Enactment No: RAP23-001




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 23-0390 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for
 Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through
 December 31, 2023.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-215


 23-0454 A Resolution authorizing the annual maintenance renewal for VMware
 Server software (VMware) used by the City of Aurora through CDW
 Government, Inc., Vernon Hills IL in the amount of $64,037.12
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-216


 23-0459 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement
 between the City of Aurora, and Family Services Association of Elgin
 Illinois in support of the Aurora Police Department Crisis Intervention
 Unit.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-217


 23-0511 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 5,000 Gallon ASTM
 Double Walled Tanks, from Tiles in Style DBA Taza Supplies, South
 Holland, IL., for the price of $61,786.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-218


 23-0515 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
 agreement with Volunteer Supply Industries, Ltd., 105 E Galena Blvd,
 Suite 806, Aurora, IL 60505 in an amount not to exceed $367,190.00
 for the purchase of lighting materials for various locations throughout
 the City.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-219


 23-0521 A Resolution to award the Clark Street and White Eagle Lift Station
 Improvements located in Wards 2 and 8 to Performance Construction
 & Engineering, LLC in the bid amount of $1,473,989.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-220




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 23-0531 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a
 contract with Nighthawk Video, Sycamore, IL in the amount of
 $923,867.69 to fabricate and furnish five new video monitors and to
 complete additional purchases in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for
 any additional material purchases required to complete the installation
 at RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-221


 23-0532 A Resolution authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint
 analysts Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for
 the purpose of fingerprint analysis and identification for the Aurora
 Police Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-222


 23-0537 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from J. Gill &
 Company for repairs and maintenance of the Aurora Police
 Department Headquarters Parking Deck in the amount of
 $374,335.00, plus a contingency amount of $37,433.50.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-223


 23-0572 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Federal Emergency
 Management Agency (FEMA) grant in the amount of $287,659.09
 towards the purchase of new fire hoses for the Aurora Fire
 Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-224


 23-0546 A Resolution to award a contract to Geneva Construction Co. in the
 amount of $1,665,556.10 for the 2023 Contract #2 - City Wide
 Sidewalk, Patching, Striping and Bike Path Overlay Projects.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-225


 23-0550 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site
 Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application
 from El Huichol de Don Memo NVS No 2, Inc. at 815 N Lake Street).
 [Ward 6]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-226
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 23-0553 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices
 submitted by Core and Main for the purchase of large Sensus water
 meters.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-227


 23-0554 A Resolution to Award the contract for the White Eagle Force Main
 Improvements located in Ward 8 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and
 Water, Inc. in the amount of $453,600.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-228


 23-0576 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease
 of Real Property Located on the Northeast corner of Sullivan and
 Route 25 (Ward 1).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-229


 23-0562 A Resolution authorizing change orders and additional contingency for
 the remodeling of the City of Aurora Council Chambers, Conference
 Rooms 5A & 5B and the addition of a press room and communications
 control center using the City of Aurora Job Order Contracting Program
 for an amount of $272,586.48.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-230


 23-0564 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of
 $895,890.00 from Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards
 Board to reimburse the City of Aurora for its purchase of body worn
 and squad cameras.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-231


 23-0566 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on 2A of The Second
 Resubdivision of Fox Valley East, Region I, Unit No. 1 with a
 modification to the building code amendments located at 3975 Fox
 Valley Center Drive
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-232




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 23-0569 A Resolution approving a revenue sharing agreement between the
 City of Aurora Fire Prevention Bureau and Inspection Reports Online
 (IROL).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-233


 23-0561 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease
 of Real Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-234


 23-0574 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease
 of Real Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-235


 23-0575 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Option and Land Lease
 of Real Property Located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-236


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0595 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 25, 2023, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved as read on the Direct to Council Consent Agena.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 There were no items of Unfinished Business.


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 23-0611 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter 2023.

 Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the Corporate Funds Investment Report -
 Second Quarter 2023. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, was
 present to answer questions. There were no questions.


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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 23-0619 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

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

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 9:21 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 ________________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk


 Any individual 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.org. Every effort will be made to
 allow for meeting participation.




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