City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-02-11

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 February 11, 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

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 24-0827 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Gousia Wajid, Srivani
 Vokkarane, and Sharon Garcia to the Indian American Community Outreach
 Advisory Board.

 25-0042 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Margaret Stokes and Josh Harris
 to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.

 25-0043 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Meredith Lindgren to the city's
 Advisory Commission for Disabilities.

 25-0055 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Michael Pegues to the
 Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission.

 25-0057 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of eight members to the Tree
 Board.

 25-0067 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Nelson Santos, William Kirwan,
 and Roderick Young to the Aurora Airport Advisory Board

 PUBLIC COMMENT


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 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0855 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Fringe
 On-Site Consumption liquor licenses and self-service endorsements
 (unofficially related to the application from Rec Haus LLC at 100 S River St).
 [Ward 4]

 25-0020 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Spring 2025 Historic Preservation
 Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic Preservation Grant
 Agreements and Addendums.

 25-0028 A Resolution to approve an amendment to an agreement with Wesley United
 Methodist Church in the amount of $37,000.

 25-0030 A Resolution to approve the purchase a 3-year renewal subscription of the
 ePremium platform from Event Approvals, Inc., Vancouver, Canada in the
 amount of $48,500 annually, for a total award of $145,500.

 25-0035 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description
 for Property located at 100 S. River Street being at the southeast corner of
 River Street and Benton Street

 25-0059 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement
 with Matrix Consulting Group, in the amount not to exceed $141,080 for a
 Staffing and Strategic Planning Study for the Aurora Police Department.

 25-0060 A Resolution authorizing the 2025 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred
 Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
 25-0070 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body
 art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body
 Art Establishments".

 25-0082 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer of the City to execute an
 agreement for Ambulance Billing Services with EMS Management &
 Consultants (EMS MC)

 25-0083 An Ordinance Reserving 2025 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity
 Bond Issues, and Related Matters.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0108 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 28, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0090 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between the City
 of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners, LLC (JH) for the redevelopment of the
 property located at 2 S Broadway, commonly known as the Aurora National
 Bank building.

 25-0092 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between the City
 of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners, LLC (JH) for the redevelopment of the
 property located at 62 S Broadway, commonly known as the Franz building,
 and the vacant lot located at 66 S Broadway.

 25-0093 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between the City
 of Aurora and , Lofts on River LLC (Barrera) for the redevelopment of the
 property located at 251 S River St.

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0123 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 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
 February 11, 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 Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called. A
 motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to allow Alderman Bugg to participate in this meeting remotely. The motion
 carried by voice vote.
 Present: 12 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch and Mayor
 Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Ron Woerman


 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 Officer Ortinau served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ayden Zwick.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was led by Pastor Bukky Ajiboye of Redeem Christian Church of God
 Kings Court.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 February 11, 1857 was recognized as the City of Aurora's Birthday and
 February was recognized as Black History Month.
 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation to Pastor Bukky
 Ajiboye of Redeem Christian Church of God Kings Court.
 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to Abigail Duor.
 Mayor Irvin presented Ayden Zwick with the Mayor's Excellence in Youth
 Leadership Award.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 24-0827 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Gousia Wajid, Srivani
 Vokkarane, and Sharon Garcia to the Indian American Community
 Outreach Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-029


 25-0042 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Margaret Stokes and Josh
 Harris to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-030


 25-0043 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Meredith Lindgren to the
 city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-031




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 25-0055 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Michael Pegues to the
 Innovation and Technology Advisory 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: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-032


 25-0057 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of eight members to the Tree
 Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. Alderman Donnell abstained from the discussion and
 vote on this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-033


 25-0067 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Nelson Santos, William
 Kirwan, and Roderick Young to the Aurora Airport Advisory Board
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Laesch.

 Enactment No: R25-034


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Beth Osmund spoke regarding the Youth Service Bureau.
 2. Angela Collier spoke regarding respect for City Council.
 3. Ricky Rodgers spoke regarding the African American Men of Unity.
 4. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding the City of Aurora Warming Center.
 5. Dan Hites spoke regarding Aurora Downtown.
 6. Joe Sanchez spoke regarding support for Adam Pauley.
 7. Adam Pauley spoke regarding harm reduction efforts.
 8. Sandi Schmitt spoke regarding respect and appreciation for City Council.
 9. Edward Ash spoke regarding negative issues with City Council.




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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 Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Laesch

 24-0855 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown
 Fringe On-Site Consumption liquor licenses and self-service
 endorsements (unofficially related to the application from Rec Haus LLC
 at 100 S River St). [Ward 4]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-035


 25-0020 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Spring 2025 Historic
 Preservation Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic
 Preservation Grant Agreements and Addendums.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-036


 25-0028 A Resolution to approve an amendment to an agreement with Wesley
 United Methodist Church in the amount of $37,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-037


 25-0030 A Resolution to approve the purchase a 3-year renewal subscription of
 the ePremium platform from Event Approvals, Inc., Vancouver, Canada in
 the amount of $48,500 annually, for a total award of $145,500.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-038


 25-0035 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan
 Description for Property located at 100 S. River Street being at the
 southeast corner of River Street and Benton Street
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-011




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 25-0059 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
 agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, in the amount not to exceed
 $141,080 for a Staffing and Strategic Planning Study for the Aurora
 Police Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-039


 25-0060 A Resolution authorizing the 2025 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and
 Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-040


 25-0070 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and
 body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI
 "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-041


 25-0082 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer of the City to execute
 an agreement for Ambulance Billing Services with EMS Management &
 Consultants (EMS MC)
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-042


 25-0083 An Ordinance Reserving 2025 Volume Cap in connection with Private
 Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-012


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0108 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 28, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.
 The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0090 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between
 the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners, LLC (JH) for the
 redevelopment of the property located at 2 S Broadway, commonly
 known as the Aurora National Bank building.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville,
 Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid

 Nay: 4- Alderman Barreiro, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Bugg and Alderman
 Laesch

 Enactment No: R25-043


 25-0092 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between
 the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners, LLC (JH) for the
 redevelopment of the property located at 62 S Broadway, commonly
 known as the Franz building, and the vacant lot located at 66 S
 Broadway.
 David Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 Marty Lyons, Mayors Office of Economic Development - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 Harish Ananthapadmanabhan and Jay Punukollu of JH Real Estate Partners
 responded to questions.

 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- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg and Alderwoman Baid

 Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R25-044




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 25-0093 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) between
 the City of Aurora and The Barrera Organization LLC for the
 redevelopment of the property located at 251 S River St.
 Marty Lyons, Mayor's Office of Economic Development - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 Fernando Barrera, Developer, responded to questions.

 A motion to amend (via friendly amendment) the item was made by
 Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville to correct a scrivener's
 error, specifically the name of the party to the RDA to: The Barrero
 Organization LLC. The motion carried by voice vote.

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

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg and Alderwoman Baid

 Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R25-045


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 There were no Reports.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0123 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 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: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Laesch

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.




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 ADJOURN

 A motion to adjourn was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderman Laesch. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 7:35 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 ______________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

 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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