City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2023-10-10

City Hall - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 October 10, 2023
 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with
 questions.
 ROLL CALL

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 23-0701 A Resolution approving the appointments of Susana Rivera-Mills, Lindsay
 Cochrane, Andalib Khelghati, Thomas Kim, Rosaisela Sida, and Evan Glazer to
 the Education Commission.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0597 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-184 and 2-185 of the Code of Ordinances
 Pertaining to Outside Occupations and the Disclosure of Economic Interests
 and Campaign Contributions.

 23-0601 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Vehicle Repair, Minor
 (2834) Use on the Property Located at 1995 Melissa Lane.

 23-0613 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora,
 by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone the property located at
 55 Jackson Street from B-2 Business District - General Retail to R-4 Two
 Family Dwelling District




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 23-0705 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase an Indoor
 Mapping Solution and associated work from Motivf Corporation, Alexandria, VA
 for a total award of $161,101.00 with a 10% contingency.

 23-0709 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 3-year
 subscription for an automated integration of services to SoundThinking,
 Fremont, CA and Intergraph Corporation, Madison, AL for a total award of
 $60,816.95.

 23-0713 A Resolution awarding the design and engineering services for Fire Station #9
 and #13 to FGM Architects of Oak Brook, IL and for Station #4 to Cordogan
 Clark of Aurora, IL.

 23-0720 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase an 8-year
 service agreement from Big Belly Solar, Inc, Needham, MA, for a connected
 smart waste, solar compacting and recycling platform at Philips Park for a total
 award of $793,989.12.

 23-0736 A Resolution updating all fees pertaining to Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora
 Code of Ordinances Entitled "Towing Services".

 23-0745 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
 supplement with Fehr Graham & Associates, LLC of Freeport, IL in the amount
 of $22,000.00 for CSO Monitoring and DMR Preparation.

 23-0746 A Resolution to award the Frontenac and Gregory 54” RCP Storm Sewer
 Extension project located in Ward 10 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the bid
 amount of one hundred seventy one thousand five hundred fifty five Dollars and
 zero Cents ($171,555.00).

 23-0748 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
 Nedrow Painting, Aurora, IL in the amount of $107,250 to perform maintenance
 on the pedestrian bridge near RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.

 23-0749 A Resolution ratifying payment to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors
 Bureau in the amount of $175,000 from the Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax
 for the 2023 year.

 23-0750 A Resolution Authorizing a Limited Operator Agreement with Freedom Flying
 Club, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport for a period of One Year.).

 23-0760 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to accept on behalf of the City a
 donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Huntington Foundation for the
 Financial Empowerment Center.

 23-0764 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site
 Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Foreign
 Exchange Brewing, Inc. at 110 Cross St, Aurora). [Ward 4]




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 23-0778 A Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for Peddler and Solicitor Permits,
 Related to Chapter 32, "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the Code of Ordinances.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0767 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance
 security for Car Wash Facility, 2903 Kirk Rd.

 23-0795 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 26, 2023, City Council
 Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 23-0602 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 8 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 1
 Subdivision, Located at 1995 Melissa Lane, for Business and Professional
 Office (2400) use, Vehicle Repair, Minor (2834) use, and a Warehouse,
 Distribution and Storage Services (3300) use.

 23-0741 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $10,000 from The
 Hartford, to support fire safety education efforts and programming.

 23-0753 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to
 Consider the Amendment of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval
 of an Amended Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora West
 Farnsworth Tax Increment Financing District No. 7.

 23-0754 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting
 Relative to the New City of Aurora Farnsworth Bilter Tax Increment Financing
 District Eligibility Study and Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project.

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 23-0807 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

 Any individual 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.org. Every effort will be made to
 allow for meeting participation.

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City Hall - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 October 10, 2023
 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. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman
 Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor
 Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Brandon Tolliver


 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 Sullivan served as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Alderman Bugg.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Mayor Irvin announced the City of Aurora's recognition of being named "One of
 the Safest Cities in America."
 Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to: Shanita Anderson
 (for her 12 years of dedication to the Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
 and the Planning Commission) and to Curtis Wilson (for his volunteer work with
 the Civilian Review Board, Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, African
 American Heritage Advisory Board and for earning the Governor's Volunteer of
 the Year award).
 Mayor Irvin also read the Proclamation given to the Aurora Regional Fire
 Museum in recognition of their 55th Year Anniversary and the Executive
 Director, Brian Failing, gave his remarks.
 Clayton Muhammad announced the inaugural City of Aurora's Film Festival,
 which will be held on November 3rd and 4th of this year.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 23-0701 A Resolution approving the appointments of Susana Rivera-Mills,
 Lindsay Cochrane, Andalib Khelghati, Thomas Kim, Rosaisela Sida, and
 Evan Glazer to the Education 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R23-296


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Ms. Mercy Galicia announced their "Tejano-ween" Scholarship Fundraiser
 event.
 2. Mr. Nate Pichler spoke regarding Hello Fresh.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The Deputy City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and
 seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the items on the Consent Agenda
 and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

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



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 23-0597 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-184 and 2-185 of the Code of
 Ordinances Pertaining to Outside Occupations and the Disclosure of
 Economic Interests and Campaign Contributions.
 This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O23-066


 23-0601 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Vehicle Repair,
 Minor (2834) Use on the Property Located at 1995 Melissa Lane.
 This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O23-067


 23-0613 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
 Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone the
 property located at 55 Jackson Street from B-2 Business District -
 General Retail to R-4 Two Family Dwelling District
 This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O23-068


 23-0705 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase an
 Indoor Mapping Solution and associated work from Motivf Corporation,
 Alexandria, VA for a total award of $161,101.00 with a 10% contingency.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-297


 23-0709 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 3-year
 subscription for an automated integration of services to SoundThinking,
 Fremont, CA and Intergraph Corporation, Madison, AL for a total award
 of $60,816.95.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-298


 23-0713 A Resolution awarding the design and engineering services for Fire
 Station #9 and #13 to FGM Architects of Oak Brook, IL and for Station
 #4 to Cordogan Clark of Aurora, IL.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-299




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 23-0720 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase an
 8-year service agreement from Big Belly Solar, Inc, Needham, MA, for a
 connected smart waste, solar compacting and recycling platform at
 Philips Park for a total award of $793,989.12.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-300


 23-0736 A Resolution updating all fees pertaining to Chapter 46 of the City of
 Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Towing Services".
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-301


 23-0745 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
 supplement with Fehr Graham & Associates, LLC of Freeport, IL in the
 amount of $22,000.00 for CSO Monitoring and DMR Preparation.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-302


 23-0746 A Resolution to award the Frontenac and Gregory 54” RCP Storm Sewer
 Extension project located in Ward 10 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the bid
 amount of one hundred seventy one thousand five hundred fifty five
 Dollars and zero Cents ($171,555.00).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-303


 23-0748 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
 with Nedrow Painting, Aurora, IL in the amount of $107,250 to perform
 maintenance on the pedestrian bridge near RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-304


 23-0749 A Resolution ratifying payment to the Aurora Area Convention and
 Visitors Bureau in the amount of $175,000 from the Hotel Operators’
 Occupation Tax for the 2023 year.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-305




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 23-0750 A Resolution Authorizing a Limited Operator Agreement with Freedom
 Flying Club, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport for a period of One
 Year.).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-306


 23-0760 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to accept on behalf of the City
 a donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Huntington Foundation for
 the Financial Empowerment Center.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-307


 23-0764 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty
 On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the
 application from Foreign Exchange Brewing, Inc. at 110 Cross St,
 Aurora). [Ward 4]
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-308


 23-0778 A Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for Peddler and Solicitor
 Permits, Related to Chapter 32, "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the Code of
 Ordinances.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-309


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0767 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance
 security for Car Wash Facility, 2903 Kirk Rd.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R23-310


 23-0795 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 26, 2023, City
 Council Meeting.
 The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS




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 23-0602 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 8 of Podolsky Orchard 88,
 Phase 1 Subdivision, Located at 1995 Melissa Lane, for Business and
 Professional Office (2400) use, Vehicle Repair, Minor (2834) use, and a
 Warehouse, Distribution and Storage Services (3300) use.
 Alderman Laesch had questions regarding this item.
 Mayor Irvin made remarks regarding 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- Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Bugg

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R23-311


 23-0741 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $10,000
 from The Hartford, to support fire safety education efforts and
 programming.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderwoman
 Smith to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R23-312


 23-0753 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board
 Meeting to Consider the Amendment of a Redevelopment Project Area
 and the Approval of an Amended Redevelopment Plan and Project for
 the City of Aurora West Farnsworth Tax Increment Financing District No.
 7.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O23-069




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 23-0754 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board
 Meeting Relative to the New City of Aurora Farnsworth Bilter Tax
 Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Report, and the
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 Alderman Laesch asked questions regarding this item.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions 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: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O23-070


 NEW BUSINESS

 There was no new business at this meeting.


 REPORT

 There was no report given at this meeting.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 23-0807 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 Alderwoman Baid had questions about this item.
 Alderman Laesch had questions about this item.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding
 this item.

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

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

 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 Smith
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Mayor Irvin
 adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

 Submitted by:

 _____________________________________________
 Maria Socorro Flores, Deputy City Clerk

 Any individual 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.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
 participation.




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