City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-07-23

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 23, 2024
 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

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 24-0483 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Brian Failing, Fernando Castrejon,
 and Clara Diaz to the FoxWalk Overlay District Design Review Committee.

 24-0487 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Megan Paul and Rafael Blanco to
 the Aurora Public Art Commission.

 24-0491 A Resolution approving the appointment of Daniel Olvera to the Aurora Veteran's
 Advisory Council (AVAC).

 24-0495 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Ald. Bill Donnell to the Aurora Area
 Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB).

 24-0496 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Brennen Roberts, Ivan Chambers,
 and Donald Pilmer to the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission.

 PUBLIC COMMENT




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 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0080 A Resolution authorizing the use of Cipher Technology Solutions as the City's
 primary low-voltage cabling vendor in total aggregate amount not to exceed
 $100,000.

 24-0471 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core
 On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
 River Street Italian, Inc. d/b/a Giardino Pizzeria and Trattoria at 12 N River St,
 Aurora). [Ward 2]

 24-0472 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core
 On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from
 River Street Bistro, Inc. d/b/a Touche French Creole at 6 N River St, Aurora).
 [Ward 2]

 24-0505 An Ordinance establishing the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific
 Islander Advisory Board (AANPI) Under Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of
 Ordinances.

 24-0508 A Resolution to award the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements project located
 in Ward 9 to Performance Construction & Engineering LLC in the bid amount of
 $647,770.

 24-0511 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Mall
 Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Bit
 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Bit Theater at 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora).
 [Ward 10]

 24-0513 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the Benton Street and Water Street
 Intersection Improvements to Landmark Contractors, Inc., 11916 W. Main St.,
 Huntley, IL 60142 in the amount of $492,293.00.

 24-0515 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with
 R.C. Wegman in an amount not to exceed $4,148,794 for construction
 management services and the first bid package for the RiverEdge Park Phase II
 Expansion.

 24-0527 A Resolution approving the appointment of Kevin Nickel as Deputy Fire Chief.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0533 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Samaritan's Purse- Parking Expansion, 800 N. Commerce St.

 24-0545 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 9, 2024, City Council Meeting.




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0501 A Resolution authorizing Aurora Sign Company to fabricate and install a new
 4-side projection sign on to the City Hall facility for $121,825.65, with a ten percent
 (10%) Contingency of $12,182.56.

 24-0516 An Ordinance Annexing a portion of railroad property located east of Gordon Road
 and West of Orchard Road, in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois to the
 City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-8

 24-0517 An Ordinance Annexing property generally bounded by the Kane County Forest
 Preserve to the east, ComEd utility right-of-way to the west, Progressive Baptist
 Church to the north, and the BNSF Railway to the south, in Sugar Grove Township,
 Kane County, Illinois, to the City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-13

 24-0528 A Resolution Approving a forgivable loan to Carniceria El Paso Grande Corp and
 the Rodriguez Family, to assist in the opening their facility at 2134 West Galena
 Boulevard.

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0554 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

 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
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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
 July 23, 2024
 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 Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called.

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


 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 Officers Soderlund and Waid served as Sergeant-at-Arms for
 this meeting.


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the 2024 ARPCC Miss Puerto Rico
 and Little Miss Puerto Rico Pageant Court.

 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer
 - City of Aurora.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation to members of the Aurora Puerto Rican
 Cultural Council (APRCC) in honor of Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week,
 Monday, July 22 - Sunday, July 28, 2024.

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Youth Excellence to members of
 the 2024 ARPCC Miss Puerto Rico and Little Miss Puerto Rico Pageant Court.

 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to the following City
 Staff members recognizing them for over 30 years of service to the City of
 Aurora:

 1. Cheryl Salinas was recognized and thanked for 30 years of service to the
 City of Aurora.
 2. Laura Schindel was recognized and thanked for 35 years of service to the
 City of Aurora.
 3. Lori Foust was recognized and thanked for 37 years of service to the City of
 Aurora.


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 24-0483 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Brian Failing,
 Fernando Castrejon, and Clara Diaz to the FoxWalk Overlay District
 Design Review Committee.
 A motion was made by Alderman Laesch and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R24-242


 24-0487 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Megan Paul and Rafael
 Blanco to the Aurora Public Art Commission.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R24-243




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 24-0491 A Resolution approving the appointment of Daniel Olvera to the
 Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC).
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R24-244


 24-0495 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Ald. Bill Donnell to the
 Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB).
 Alderman Donnell recused himself from the discussion and vote on this item.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco, Alderman
 Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid,
 Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman
 Enactment No: R24-245


 24-0496 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Brennen Roberts, Ivan
 Chambers, and Donald Pilmer to the Aurora Planning and Zoning
 Commission.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R24-246


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding ethics.
 2. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding several topics including support for the
 Council and the Civilian Review Board.




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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 Franco 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 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

 24-0080 A Resolution authorizing the use of Cipher Technology Solutions as
 the City's primary low-voltage cabling vendor in total aggregate
 amount not to exceed $100,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-247


 24-0471 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D:
 Downtown Core On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially
 related to the application from River Street Italian, Inc. d/b/a Giardino
 Pizzeria and Trattoria at 12 N River St, Aurora). [Ward 2]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-248


 24-0472 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D:
 Downtown Core On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially
 related to the application from River Street Bistro, Inc. d/b/a Touche
 French Creole at 6 N River St, Aurora). [Ward 2]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-249


 24-0505 An Ordinance establishing the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and
 Pacific Islander Advisory Board (AANPI) Under Chapter 2, Article VI of
 the Code of Ordinances.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O24-041


 24-0508 A Resolution to award the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements
 project located in Ward 9 to Performance Construction & Engineering
 LLC in the bid amount of $647,770.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-250




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 24-0511 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox
 Valley Mall Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to
 the application from Bit Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Bit Theater at 4034 Fox
 Valley Center Drive, Aurora). [Ward 10]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-251


 24-0513 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the Benton Street and Water
 Street Intersection Improvements to Landmark Contractors, Inc.,
 11916 W. Main St., Huntley, IL 60142 in the amount of $492,293.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-252


 24-0515 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
 agreement with R.C. Wegman in an amount not to exceed $4,148,794
 for construction management services and the first bid package for the
 RiverEdge Park Phase II Expansion.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-253


 24-0527 A Resolution approving the appointment of Kevin Nickel as Deputy
 Fire Chief.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 At the conclusion of the vote on the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda, Mayor Irvin administered the Oath of Office to the newly
 appointed Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Nickel and the Oath of Office was signed
 and filed with the City Clerk.

 Enactment No: R24-254


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0533 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the
 maintenance security for Samaritan's Purse- Parking Expansion, 800
 N. Commerce St.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-255


 24-0545 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 9, 2024, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved as presented on the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda.


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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0501 A Resolution authorizing Aurora Sign Company to fabricate and install
 a new 4-side projection sign on to the City Hall facility for $121,825.65,
 with a ten percent (10%) Contingency of $12,182.56.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman
 Enactment No: R24-256


 24-0516 An Ordinance Annexing a portion of railroad property located east of
 Gordon Road and West of Orchard Road, in Sugar Grove Township,
 Kane County, Illinois to the City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-8
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Tolliver
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O24-042


 24-0517 An Ordinance Annexing property generally bounded by the Kane
 County Forest Preserve to the east, ComEd utility right-of-way to the
 west, Progressive Baptist Church to the north, and the BNSF Railway
 to the south, in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, Illinois, to the
 City of Aurora pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/7-1-13
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Tolliver
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O24-043




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 24-0528 A Resolution Approving a forgivable loan to Carniceria El Paso
 Grande Corp and the Rodriguez Family, to assist in the opening their
 facility at 2134 West Galena Boulevard.
 David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented regarding
 this item.

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-257


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0554 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 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 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 6:48 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _______________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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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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