City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-01-28

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 January 28, 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

 24-0977 A Resolution approving the appointment of Glenda Love and the reappointments
 of Sumera Galvez, Maureen McKane, Penelope Garcia, and Luanne Lo Monte to
 the Human Relations Commission.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 PUBLIC HEARING

 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0859 A Resolution requesting implementation of a Privacy Readiness Review by
 Class-LLC, Atlanta, GA for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00.

 24-0982 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
 modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone vacant property located at
 627 South Lake Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family
 Dwelling District




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 24-0987 A Resolution to award a contract to Connelly Electric Company in an amount
 not-to-exceed of $53,500.00 for the Water Production Division (WPD).

 24-0999 A Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to execute an
 Intergovernmental Emergency Warning Siren Donation Agreement with the Village
 of Sugar Grove pertaining to the real property located at Route 56 and Blackberry
 Creek in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

 24-1000 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement and additional vehicles for
 the City of Aurora fleet, for an amount not to exceed $1,570,000.00.

 24-1003 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the Water Main Easement
 Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) as part of the
 Middlebury Drive to LaJolla Court Water Main Installation.

 24-1007 A Resolution authorizing the execution of permits with the State of Illinois for
 maintenance and construction on State Highways.

 25-0005 A Resolution authorizing a rehabilitation project of six (6) finished water distribution
 pumps for the Water Production Division in an amount not-to-exceed of $402,000.

 25-0009 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices submitted
 by Core and Main for the purchase of Sensus Water Meters and accessories.

 25-0010 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute Change Order
 Number 1 to the Contract with Hoerr Construction Inc. for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer
 CIPP Lining project in the amount of $84,825.00.

 25-0011 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract and IEPA PWSLP loan forgiveness
 agreement with Brandt Excavating, Inc for the Lead Service Replacement Project -
 Contract 2 for the bid amount of $3,261,380.00, pending approval of on IEPA loan
 forgiveness loan.

 25-0022 An Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Suncrest Drive to Suncrest
 Court located north of Wingpointe Drive located in Kane County, Aurora Illinois

 25-0023 An Ordinance amending Division 2-V-2 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by
 creating Sec. 2-341.1 pertaining to electronic procurement.

 25-0024 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Elm Street to West Park Avenue located
 between N. Lake Street and N. River Street located in Kane County, Aurora Illinois

 25-0029 A Resolution authorizing the city to accept a grant award of $39,981.00 from the
 Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2023 Building Resilient
 Infrastructure and Communities program to update existing building codes and
 handbooks to help reduce potential losses to buildings and contents due to floods,
 tornado winds, and other natural disasters.




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 25-0032 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and execute the Annual
 Memorandum of Understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia
 non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth Explorers Post
 #8847 program.

 25-0053 A Resolution approving the appointment of Steve Kulesza as Superintendent of
 Parks and Recreation.

 25-0058 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute
 a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 #18Q05I559314.
 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0056 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 14, 2025, City Council Meeting.

 24-1012 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora
 Metal Recycle - New Parking Lot, 628 W New York.

 25-0037 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Prairie Meadows Subdivision,
 Intersection of Rockwell Rd and Prairie St.

 25-0078 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Lake St.
 31 Development Sanitary Sewer Extension, 970 N. Lake St.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-1013 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors
 and Managers Conference for the 2025 Legislative Session.

 25-0004 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and
 Approving the Galena Hotel Plan Description for the property located at 116 W.
 Galena Boulevard

 25-0016 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase
 properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project.

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0068 An Ordinance amending Section 2-65 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to
 Aldermanic Initiative Funds.

 REPORTS

 25-0084 Treasurer's Report - October 2024

 25-0085 Treasurer's Report - November 2024




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 25-0086 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2024

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0087 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
 January 28, 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 6:00 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 13 - 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,
 Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin

 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 Members of Boy Scout Troop 11.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Alderman Edward Bugg.


 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Austin Zepeda, Administrative Aide - Mayor's Office of Community Affairs,
 reported that two events were held that day:
 1. A Lunar New Year Celebration was held at the North Island Center for 2025
 the Year of the Snake.
 2. The 7th Ribbon Cutting in the City in 2025 was held for the new Sushi +
 Rotary Sushi location at 4302 E New York St #124.


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 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 24-0977 A Resolution approving the appointment of Glenda Love and the
 reappointments of Sumera Galvez, Maureen McKane, Penelope
 Garcia, and Luanne Lo Monte to the Human Relations Commission.
 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 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch,
 Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R25-010


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and Wendy Franco presented
 comments regarding an Alderperson.


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

 24-0859 A Resolution requesting implementation of a Privacy Readiness
 Review by Class-LLC, Atlanta, GA for a total amount not to exceed
 $100,000.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-011


 24-0982 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City
 of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone
 vacant property located at 627 South Lake Street from R-4 Two
 Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-005




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 24-0987 A Resolution to award a contract to Connelly Electric Company in an
 amount not-to-exceed of $53,500.00 for the Water Production Division
 (WPD).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-012


 24-0999 A Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to
 execute an Intergovernmental Emergency Warning Siren Donation
 Agreement with the Village of Sugar Grove pertaining to the real
 property located at Route 56 and Blackberry Creek in Sugar Grove,
 Illinois.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-013


 24-1000 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement and additional
 vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet, for an amount not to exceed
 $1,570,000.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-014


 24-1003 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the Water
 Main Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company
 (ComEd) as part of the Middlebury Drive to LaJolla Court Water Main
 Installation.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-015


 24-1007 A Resolution authorizing the execution of permits with the State of
 Illinois for maintenance and construction on State Highways.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-016


 25-0005 A Resolution authorizing a rehabilitation project of six (6) finished
 water distribution pumps for the Water Production Division in an
 amount not-to-exceed of $402,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-017




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 25-0009 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices
 submitted by Core and Main for the purchase of Sensus Water Meters
 and accessories.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-018


 25-0010 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute
 Change Order Number 1 to the Contract with Hoerr Construction Inc.
 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining project in the amount of
 $84,825.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-019


 25-0011 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract and IEPA PWSLP loan
 forgiveness agreement with Brandt Excavating, Inc for the Lead
 Service Replacement Project - Contract 2 for the bid amount of
 $3,261,380.00, pending approval of on IEPA loan forgiveness loan.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-020


 25-0022 An Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Suncrest Drive to
 Suncrest Court located north of Wingpointe Drive located in Kane
 County, Aurora Illinois
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-006


 25-0023 An Ordinance amending Division 2-V-2 of Chapter 2 of the Code of
 Ordinances by creating Sec. 2-341.1 pertaining to electronic
 procurement.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-007


 25-0024 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Elm Street to West Park Avenue
 located between N. Lake Street and N. River Street located in Kane
 County, Aurora Illinois
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-008




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 25-0029 A Resolution authorizing the city to accept a grant award of
 $39,981.00 from the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal
 Year 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program
 to update existing building codes and handbooks to help reduce
 potential losses to buildings and contents due to floods, tornado
 winds, and other natural disasters.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-021


 25-0032 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and execute the
 Annual Memorandum of Understanding with Learning for Life, a
 District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police
 Department Youth Explorers Post #8847 program.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-022


 25-0053 A Resolution approving the appointment of Steve Kulesza as
 Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-023


 25-0058 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer
 to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim #18Q05I559314.
 This Recommendation was approved.


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0056 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 14, 2025, City
 Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 24-1012 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
 for Aurora Metal Recycle - New Parking Lot, 628 W New York.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-024




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 25-0037 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Prairie Meadows
 Subdivision, Intersection of Rockwell Rd and Prairie St.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-025


 25-0078 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security
 for Lake St. 31 Development Sanitary Sewer Extension, 970 N. Lake
 St.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-026


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-1013 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the
 DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2025 Legislative
 Session.
 Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, 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: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1 - Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R25-027


 25-0004 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development
 and Approving the Galena Hotel Plan Description for the property
 located at 116 W. Galena Boulevard
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. Alderman Woerman recused himself from the discussion
 and vote on this item and left the City Council Chambers during the discussion
 and vote. The motion carried by the following vote and Alderman Woerman
 returned to City Council Chambers at the conclusion of the discussion and
 vote:

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

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O25-009




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 25-0016 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to
 purchase properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church
 Roadway Widening Project.
 Brian Witkowski, Engineering Dept. - City of Aurora, 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: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R25-028


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 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
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 25-0068 An Ordinance amending Section 2-65 of the Code of Ordinances
 Pertaining to Aldermanic Initiative Funds.
 Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Tolliver
 to approve this item. Alderman Bugg referenced the following two areas in the
 Ordinance that required correction:

 P. 4 line 21 - change "or recycling" to "and recycling"; and
 P. 5 line 2 - strike "of postage" as duplicative in the sentence.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to amend the language of the ordinance as indicated, the motion to amend
 carried by voice vote.

 The motion to approve the item as amended carried as follows:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman
 Enactment No: O25-010




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 REPORTS

 25-0084 Treasurer's Report - October 2024

 The October 2024 Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed.


 25-0085 Treasurer's Report - November 2024

 The November 2024 Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed.


 25-0086 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2024

 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, reported.

 The Fourth Quarter 2024 Corporate Funds Investment Report was accepted
 and filed.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0087 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

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

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, 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 6:32 p.m.




 ____________________________________
 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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