City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-09-09

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 September 09, 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

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0610 A Resolution authorizing the appointments of Ricardo Herrera, Amy Flores, Aasvi
 Chokshi, Alex Feinberg, Ava DeWig, and Alex Tello to the Aurora Youth Council.

 25-0645 A Resolution authorizing the appointments of LaTanya Reme and Mary Fultz to the
 African American Heritage Advisory Board.

 25-0654 A Resolution appointing Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Carl Franco and
 Alderman-at-Large Will White to the Aquatics Advisory Council.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-1008 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton dump fees
 from Rochelle Waste Disposal for the disposal of non-special and special
 excavated soil.

 25-0227 A Resolution authorizing the sale of obsolete and surplus property, using JJ Kane
 Auctioneers and Purple Wave Inc.




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 25-0539 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of Substantial Amendment 2025-# 2 to
 Re/Allocate Prior Years' Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
 Investment Partnerships (HOME), and HOME Investment Partnerships - American
 Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding.

 25-0540 A Resolution Approving Project Recommendations Funded from Year One of the
 Aurora Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of $400,000.

 25-0541 A Resolution Approving the 2025 Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Grants in the
 Amount of $344,000.

 25-0612 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with SiteMed for Providing
 On-Site Firefighter Medical Examinations and Other Services.

 25-0644 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Aurora Regional Economic
 Alliance for the provision of special services within the area constituting Special
 Service Area One through December 31, 2025

 25-0647 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the 411 E. Galena Plan Description for the property located at 411 E.
 Galena Boulevard

 25-0648 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 411 E. Galena
 Boulevard for a Parking Facilities, Residential (4160) Use

 25-0655 A Resolution to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the contracts for
 Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as certified fingerprint analysts for the Aurora Police
 Department.

 25-0662 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the S. Stolp Avenue Streetscaping
 Improvements to Landmark Contractors, Inc., 11916 W. Main St., Huntley, IL
 60142 in the amount of $302,940.75.

 25-0664 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
 Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL, 60507 in the amount of
 $276,725.20 for the resurfacing of three parking lots

 25-0667 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year support contract for City network
 firewalls in the amount of $65,426.03.

 25-0671 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract for the
 access improvements at 1110 Aurora Avenue with Martam Construction, Inc. in the
 amount of $253,330.00.

 25-0672 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $34,420.00 from the
 FY26 Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force FOID Grant.




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 25-0680 An Ordinance Vacating a Water Line Easement and a Stormwater Control
 Easement on the Property located at 1444 N. Orchard Road, in Kane County,
 Aurora, Illinois

 25-0687 A Resolution approving the revised rules for the administration of the City's
 deferred compensation plans.

 25-0698 A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Niermann as Assistant
 Corporation Counsel III.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0694 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 26, 2025, City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0639 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the service
 agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Illinois to administer the
 City of Aurora's After-School and Summer Programs in an amount not to exceed
 $583,000.00 for 2025-2026 school year & summer, for a one-year term with two
 one-year options, for the Youth Services division.

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0713 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents to renew the Line of Credit
 (LOC) in the amount of $10 million with Old Second National Bank for a one-year
 term expiring on June 30, 2026.

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0712 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


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 September 09, 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 6:00 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 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 Franco.

 Following the Pledge of Allegiance a moment of silence was held in honor of Jason
 Reier, staff member from the Parks & Recreation Division who passed away on
 September 8, 2025.




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 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Tony Martinez presented an overview of events in Aurora:

 1. A successful Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade were held this weekend.
 Volunteers and City staff were thanked for their work.
 2. Alderwoman Garza's 20th Annual Aurora Hispanic Pioneers Breakfast will be
 held on September 12th.
 3. The G.A.R. Museum is hosting their Booze & Berets Event on September
 12th.
 4. The City of Lights Film Festival is September 18-20. McCarty Mills will host
 the after-party at 108 S River Street on opening night.
 5. The Auroraland German Heritage Society will have their Oktoberfest on
 September 20th at Phillips Park Main Pavilion.


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0610 A Resolution authorizing the appointments of Ricardo Herrera, Amy
 Flores, Aasvi Chokshi, Alex Feinberg, Ava DeWig, and Alex Tello to
 the Aurora Youth Council.
 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 Larson and
 Alderman White

 Enactment No: R25-267


 25-0645 A Resolution authorizing the appointments of LaTanya Reme and
 Mary Fultz to the African American Heritage Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman
 Mesiacos 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 Larson and
 Alderman White

 Enactment No: R25-268




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 25-0654 A Resolution appointing Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Carl
 Franco and Alderman-at-Large Will White to the Aquatics Advisory
 Council.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco and
 Alderman White each recused themselves from the discussion and vote on this
 item.

 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: (9) - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, , Alderman Núñez, ,
 Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Larson

 Not Voting: (3) - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco and Alderman White

 Enactment No: R25-269


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Thew Elliott spoke regarding emergency warming spaces for the winter.
 2. Todd VonOhlen, Mike Baum and Mark Strausburger spoke regarding the
 AuroraLand German Heritage Society's Oktoberfest on September 20th at
 Phillips Park Main Pavilion.
 3. Mary Fultz expressed her appreciation for being appointed to the African
 American Heritage Advisory Board.


 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by
 Alderman Núñez to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agendas. Alderwoman Smith requested that item 25-0698 be removed
 from the Consent Agend and be placed on Unfinished Business. After the
 removal of item 25-0698 to Unfinished 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 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 24-1008 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton
 dump fees from Rochelle Waste Disposal for the disposal of
 non-special and special excavated soil.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-270



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 25-0227 A Resolution authorizing the sale of obsolete and surplus property,
 using JJ Kane Auctioneers and Purple Wave Inc.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-271


 25-0539 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of Substantial Amendment 2025-#
 2 to Re/Allocate Prior Years' Community Development Block Grant
 (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and HOME
 Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
 Funding.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-272


 25-0540 A Resolution Approving Project Recommendations Funded from Year
 One of the Aurora Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of
 $400,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-273


 25-0541 A Resolution Approving the 2025 Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Grants
 in the Amount of $344,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-274


 25-0612 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with SiteMed for
 Providing On-Site Firefighter Medical Examinations and Other
 Services.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda

 Enactment No: R25-275


 25-0644 An Ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Aurora Regional
 Economic Alliance for the provision of special services within the area
 constituting Special Service Area One through December 31, 2025
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-061


 25-0647 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development
 and Approving the 411 E. Galena Plan Description for the property
 located at 411 E. Galena Boulevard
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-062

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 25-0648 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the property located at 411 E.
 Galena Boulevard for a Parking Facilities, Residential (4160) Use
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-276


 25-0655 A Resolution to authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the
 contracts for Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as certified fingerprint
 analysts for the Aurora Police Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-277


 25-0662 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the S. Stolp Avenue
 Streetscaping Improvements to Landmark Contractors, Inc., 11916 W.
 Main St., Huntley, IL 60142 in the amount of $302,940.75.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-278


 25-0664 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
 agreement with Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora,
 IL, 60507 in the amount of $276,725.20 for the resurfacing of three
 parking lots
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-279


 25-0667 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year support contract for
 City network firewalls in the amount of $65,426.03.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-280


 25-0671 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a
 contract for the access improvements at 1110 Aurora Avenue with
 Martam Construction, Inc. in the amount of $253,330.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-281


 25-0672 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of
 $34,420.00 from the FY26 Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force FOID
 Grant.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-282


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 25-0680 An Ordinance Vacating a Water Line Easement and a Stormwater
 Control Easement on the Property located at 1444 N. Orchard Road,
 in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-063


 25-0687 A Resolution approving the revised rules for the administration of the
 City's deferred compensation plans.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-283


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0694 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 26, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0698 A Resolution approving the appointment of Michele Niermann as
 Assistant Corporation Counsel III.
 Yordana Wysocki, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 Shannon Cameron, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 Stacey Peterson, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda by Alderwoman Smith and
 placed on Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid and
 seconded by Alderwoman Garza to open the floor for discussion on this item.
 The City Council discussed this matter.

 A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderman White
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: (7) - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman
 Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg, Alderman-at-Large Larson and Alderman-at-Large
 White

 Nay: (5) - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez,
 Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid

 Enactment No: R25-284




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 25-0639 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the
 service agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of North Central
 Illinois to administer the City of Aurora's After-School and Summer
 Programs in an amount not to exceed $583,000.00 for 2025-2026
 school year & summer, for a one-year term with two one-year options,
 for the Youth Services division.
 Simon Rodriguez, Youth Services Manager - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

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

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and
 Alderman-At-Large White

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Bugg

 Enactment No: R25-285


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza 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 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0713 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents to renew the
 Line of Credit (LOC) in the amount of $10 million with Old Second
 National Bank for a one-year term expiring on June 30, 2026.
 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: R25-286




 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST



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 25-0712 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 Stacey Peterson, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 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
 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 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 7:35 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _________________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings


 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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