City Hall - Second Floor  
Council Chambers  
44 East Downer Place  
Aurora, IL 60505  
City of Aurora  
Committee of the Whole  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Tuesday  
August 04, 2026  
2:00 PM  
***Time Change Due to National Night Out***  
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ROLL CALL  
Mayor Pro Tem Saville called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and the roll  
was called.  
9 -  
Present  
Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Carl Franco,  
Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J.  
Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large Keith Larson, and  
Alderman-At-Large Will White  
4 -  
Absent  
Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Javier  
Bañuelos, and Mayor John Laesch  
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING  
26-0455  
Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 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  
Jon Zaghloul, Director of Communications - City of Aurora, presented the  
following items on the Mayor's Report:  
1. A moment of silence was observed in honor of City of Aurora employee,  
Michael Luers, who passed on Saturday, August 1, 2026.  
2. The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Lt. Kevin Molitor of the  
Aurora Fire Department who was honored for his actions in rescuing two  
people from Lake Michigan in Chicago while off-duty.  
3. A reminder was made regarding National Night Out being held tonight,  
August 4, 2026.  
4. A reminder was made regarding the ongoing 2026 Aurora Special Census.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people  
presented comments to the Committee of the Whole:  
1. Elyse Cintora spoke regarding several general community issues.  
2. Danny Souri of Aurora for Change spoke regarding recall petitions recently  
filed.  
3. Adam Pauley of Aurora for Change spoke regarding recall petitions.  
REPORT OF THE  
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 29, 2026 and  
Reviewed the Following Items:  
26-0443  
An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Educational  
services (6100) on the Property located at 2001 Heather Drive  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0448  
An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of  
Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property  
located at 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 One-Family Dwelling District  
to P Park and Recreational District  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0449  
An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Educational  
services (6100) to allow a parking lot expansion at Freeman Elementary  
School on the Property located at 134 S. Glenwood Place  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development  
Resolutions  
26-0454  
A Resolution approving a Final Plan Revision for 1433 Prairie Street for  
a Learning Commons Use.  
This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).  
Enactment No.: PDFNL 26-006  
REPORT OF THE  
FINANCE COMMITTEE  
The Finance Committee Met On July 30, 2026 and Reviewed the Following Items:  
26-0419  
A Resolution approving a new lease with The Riverfront Playhouse for the  
space located at 13 S. Water Street, Aurora, Illinois for a term of one (1)  
year.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0431  
A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Local Public Agency  
Amendment for federal participation with the State of Illinois in an amount  
not to exceed $62,000.00 and Phase 2 Supplemental #2 Engineering  
Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the  
appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for Montgomery Road and  
Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements, MFT #19-00329-00-CH in an  
amount of $62,000.00.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0434  
26-0457  
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement for the  
Use of a portion of City of Aurora Property for an Outdoor Dining Area on  
an open space located approximately at 25 W New York Street between  
the Fox River and 29 W New York St.  
(PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)  
A Resolution to accept a VCA Charities grant in the amount of $10,000  
for a Pack Walk Pilot Program for adoptable animals at Aurora Animal  
Care & Control.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0464  
26-0465  
A Resolution to accept an ASPCA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant  
in the amount of $10,000 for Aurora Animal Care & Control.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
2026 Mid-Year Review.  
This report will be presented briefly at the City Council meeting on August 11,  
2026.  
26-0466  
Acceptance of the 2025 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF Funds  
and Single Audit.  
This report will be presented briefly at the City Council meeting on August 11,  
2026.  
REPORT OF THE  
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE  
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 28, 2026 and  
Reviewed the Following Items:  
26-0410  
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package  
Sales (Gas Station - Beer & Wine Only) liquor licenses, (unofficially  
related to the application from DAJ Aurora, LLC d/b/a Supreme Station  
at 2130 W Galena Blvd.). [Ward 5]  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
REPORT OF THE  
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE  
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 27, 2026 and Reviewed the  
Following Items:  
26-0394  
A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the low bid from Artlip and  
Sons, Inc., Aurora, IL for the replacement of three (3) rooftop units in the  
Aurora Police Department Headquarters TAS Facility in the amount of  
$297,430.00 and a ten percent (10%) contingency of $29,743.00.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0414  
26-0440  
26-0451  
A Resolution to award E Benton St Sewer Separation project, located in  
Ward 2 to H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount of  
$1,527,260.00.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract to Precision  
Pavement Markings, Inc. in the amount of $185,443.15 for the 2026  
Pavement Marking Maintenance Project.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
A Resolution authorizing acceptance of lowest bid from Safe-Way  
Tuckpointing LLP in the amount of $108,700.00, with a ten percent (10%)  
contingency of $10,870.00, for Exterior Masonry Restoration Services for  
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora Illinois.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
26-0452  
A Resolution authorizing Engineering Enterprises, Inc., to provide  
professional engineering services for the Clearwells #1 and #2  
Rehabilitation Project for the Water Production Division (WPD) in the not  
to exceed amount of $245,363.00.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE  
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 21, 2026 and  
Reviewed the Following Items:  
26-0437  
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Lisa Garcia, Robert Dabney,  
James Reeves, Andre' Marti, Bryan Thomas and Deja Wayne to the  
Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
NEW BUSINESS  
26-0429  
26-0430  
A motion authorizing and directing Chief Human Resources Officer to  
execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City on the Workers  
Compensation Claim #24Q05I562349.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
A motion authorizing and directing Chief Human Resources Officer to  
execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City on the Workers  
Compensation Claim #25Q05M538539.  
(PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
STAFF REPORT  
There was no Staff Report.  
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 2:34 p.m.  
Submitted by:  
________________________________________  
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk  
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