Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-01-21

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 January 21, 2025
 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 requests.
 ROLL CALL

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING
 25-0031 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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 January 15,
 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0


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 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met On January 16, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 25-0023 An Ordinance amending various sections of Division 2-V-2 of Chapter 2 of the
 Code of Ordinances pertaining to purchases.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On January 14, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 13, 2025 and Reviewed
 the Following Items:
 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0




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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).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 24-1007 A Resolution authorizing the execution of permits with the State of Illinois for
 maintenance and construction on State Highways.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 25-0016 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase
 properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0




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 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 7, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 24-1013 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors
 and Managers Conference for the 2025 Legislative Session.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 NEW BUSINESS

 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.
 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
 January 21, 2025
 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 requests.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 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 J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch,
 Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor Richard Irvin

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING

 25-0031 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Committee of
 the Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 A wonderful MLK Weekend in Aurora was discussed during the Mayor's Report.
 Today, January 21, 2025, kicks off the Inaugural Aurora Restaurant Week. Two
 upcoming events were discussed:
 1) Announcement of the Bilter Road Project
 2) January 30th Community Wide Census Kickoff

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Nina Arme spoke regarding actions of an Alderperson.
 2. Adam Pauley spoke regarding harm reduction actions in Aurora.

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 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On January 15,
 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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
 Jill Morgan, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, responded to questions.
 Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works and City Engineer - City of Aurora, responded
 to questions.

 Alderman Woerman asked to place this item on Unfinished Business as he will
 recuse himself from the discussion and vote on this item.

 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

 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
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On January 16, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On January 14, 2025
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 13, 2025 and Reviewed
 the Following Items:

 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.
 Jeff Anderson, Deputy CIO - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-1007 A Resolution authorizing the execution of permits with the State of Illinois
 for maintenance and construction on State Highways.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 25-0016 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to
 purchase properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway
 Widening Project.
 Ken Schroth, Direct of Public Works and City Engineer - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)




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 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 7, 2025 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 24-1013 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage
 Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2025 Legislative Session.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 Alderman Woerman also discussed item 25-0068 that was discussed in RAP
 earlier today, January 21, 2025.

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0053 A Resolution approving the appointment of Steve Kulesza as
 Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
 Jim Birchall, Chief Facilities Officer - City of Aurora, announced Steve Kulesza who
 introduced himself and provided a bit of information about his background.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 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.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 First Ward Alderman Dan Barreiro gave a presentation of happenings in his
 ward since being appointed to the position.

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.




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 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and this meeting
 adjourned at 5:40 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _____________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

 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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