Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-07-16

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 16, 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.
 ROLL CALL

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING
 24-0523 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 2, 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 July 10,
 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning &
 Development Resolutions
 24-0478 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-5 of Butterfield Phase II
 Subdivision, Unit 5B, on vacant land, located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of
 Bilter Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88
 (FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0479 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Lots 1-5 of Butterfield Phase II
 Subdivision, Unit 5B located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter Road,
 west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88 for a Warehouse, Distribution and
 storage services (3300) in the form of a data center only and a
 Telecommunications Facility (4211) Use
 (FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met On July 11, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ITEM BE FORWARDED TO C.O.W. WITH NO
 RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED (APPROVAL 5-0)

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 9, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 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]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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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]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 8, 2024 and Reviewed
 the Following Items:
 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 2, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 24-0483 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Brian Failing, Fernando
 Castrejon, and Clara Diaz to the FoxWalk Overlay District Design Review
 Committee.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 24-0487 A Resolution approving reappointments of Megan Paul and Rafael Blanco to
 the Aurora Public Art Commission.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0489 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide for the Office of Aldermen.

 INFORMATION ONLY - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]

 24-0491 A Resolution approving the appointment of Daniel Olvera to the Aurora
 Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0495 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Ald. Bill Donnell to the Aurora
 Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-0496 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Brennen Roberts, Ivan Chambers,
 and Donald Pilmer to the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 NEW BUSINESS

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

 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
 July 16, 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.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Pro Tem Saville called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and the roll
 was called.

 Alderman Franco left the meeting at 6:28 p.m. at the beginning of the
 Aldermen's Corner presentation.
 Present 11 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, 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, and Alderman Ron Woerman
 Absent 1 - Mayor Richard Irvin


 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 24-0523 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by
 voice vote.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 There was no Mayor's Report at this meeting.




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 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Cynthia Martinez spoke in support of El Paso Grande.
 2. Vanessa Aguirre spoke in support of El Paso Grande.
 3. Ken Darby spoke regarding the Aurora East Education Foundation Annual
 Golf Outing.
 4. Adam Pauley spoke in support of a Kane County Pride resolution.
 5. Daniel Dolan spoke in support of El Paso Grande.
 6. Juan Galvez spoke regarding the S.A.N. Antonio Foundation in Aurora.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 10, 2024
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 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
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)




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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions

 24-0478 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lots 1-5 of Butterfield Phase II
 Subdivision, Unit 5B, on vacant land, located at 2725 Bilter Road being
 south of Bilter Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88
 Tracey Vacek, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this
 item.

 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
 PDFNL24-014

 24-0479 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Lots 1-5 of Butterfield Phase II
 Subdivision, Unit 5B located at 2725 Bilter Road being south of Bilter
 Road, west of Eola Road, and north of Interstate 88 for a Warehouse,
 Distribution and storage services (3300) in the form of a data center only
 and a Telecommunications Facility (4211) Use
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).
 PDFNL24-015

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On July 11, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this
 item.
 John Curley, Chief Development Services Officer - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions regarding the status of the build-out of the business.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)




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 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 9, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 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]
 Kelsey Cozens was present on behalf of the applicants.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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]
 Kelsey Cozens was present on behalf of the applicants.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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]
 Patrick Stinson was present on behalf of the applicants.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 8, 2024 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 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.
 Guadalupe Gonzalez, Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance - City of Aurora,
 presented regarding this item.
 Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding the process used to choose Aurora Sign for this project.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 2, 2024 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

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


 24-0487 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Megan Paul and Rafael
 Blanco to the Aurora Public Art Commission.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-0489 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide for the Office of
 Aldermen.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


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


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


 24-0496 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Brennen Roberts, Ivan
 Chambers, and Donald Pilmer to the Aurora Planning and Zoning
 Commission.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0527 A Resolution approving the appointment of Kevin Nickel as Deputy Fire
 Chief.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 Alderman Michael Saville presented an update on events in the Fifth Ward.


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
 meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 ____________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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 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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