City of Aurora Government Operations Committee met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Call To Order:
Chairman Hart-Burns called the meeting to order at 4:37 pm.
Roll Call:
Present: 3 - Chairperson Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine and Alderman Judd Lofchie
Speakers:
Speakers:
Fran Shaw; Holly Sambucetti; Erik Franzen
Others Present:
Others Present:
Cher Vlach, The Wheatlands 5K; Peggy Hicks; Joe Toma, AVAC; Mark Lobos, Granger Middle School; Fran Shaw; Kate Purl, Downtown Aurora Magic; Iris Miller & Mirna Rivera, APRCC; Fernando Castrejon, FV Garden Club; Jesse Torres; Michaela Haberkim, Aurora Public Library; Erik Franzen, Hispanic Advisory; Mariana Osoria, Family Focus; Blanca Geneva, Family Focus; Ramona Wood; Jim Schweizer; William Burns
City Of Aurora:
Gina Moga & Mike Nelson, Special Events; Bob Greene, Traffic Engineer; Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk; Alex Voigt, Asst Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office; Marissa Spencer, Legal Dept.; Alderman Juany Garza, 2nd Ward; Alderman Bill Donnell, 4th Ward; Alderman Carl Franco, 5th Ward; Jeane Beck, Administrative Aide, Aldermen's Office
Approval Of Minutes:
18-0283 Approval of the minutes of the Government Operations Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Agenda:
18-0239 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Public Library to maintain the original documentation regarding the official actions of the Aurora City Council dated 1857-1983.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0295 A Resolution approval for Chicago Premium Outlet to have a Music Festival as part of their 2018 Party on the Pond Concert Series event to be held at 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd. on June15th, July 20th and August 17th, 2018
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0254 A Resolution The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council is requesting permission to stage the 46th annual Heritage Parade on State Route 25, Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0294 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County that will allow the City of Aurora to host electronic recycling events.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
18-0301 A Resolution requesting approval to stage the City of Aurora 4th of July Parade utilizing State Route 25 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 10:00 am to Noon.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0302 Requesting permission to stage the City of Aurora's annual fireworks display and evening activities on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0210 Family Focus is requesting permission to stage Roots Aurora on Water Street Mall and Mundy Park on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0228 Requesting approval to stage the City of Aurora Farmers Markets to be held throughout the summer and fall of 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0229 The Fox Valley Garden Club is requesting permission to stage their annual Aurora Gardeners' Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Aurora Transportation Center.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0234 Wheatlands Elementary School PTO is requesting permission to stage the Running of the Wolves 5K on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0235 Granger Middle School is requesting permission to stage the Roaring 5K on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 7:00 to 11:00 am.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0252 Requesting permission for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council to hold a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Phillips Park on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:00 am.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0255 Aurora Downtown is requesting permission to stage Downtown Aurora Magic on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0270 Athziry Dia de Muertos is requesting permission to stage Day of the Dead on Benton between Stolp and River on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0256 Requesting approval for the 1100 block of Timberlake Drive to be dedicated to Dr. A.A. Khawaja on Friday, May 18th, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0262 A Parking Study for Grove Street, adjacent to Cowherd Middle School. Ward 7, Alderman Hart-Burns.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Returned Items:
18-0152 A traffic study for W. Downer Place in the 1000 block. Ward 4, Alderman Donnell.
A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Held:
16-00479 A Parking Study for N. Loucks Street in the 500 Block. Ward 7,
Alderman Hart-Burns.
Held until April-
17-01006 A Traffic Study for McClure Road, near the District 131 Child Service Center and Prairie Point Housing, north of Reckinger Road. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman. Held till 1st meeting in April
This Reports/Studies was held
17-01177 A Parking Study for N. Gladstone Avenue. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
18-0104 A Traffic Study for Eastwood Drive, near Smith Elementary School. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
18-0007 A review of special needs signage, City-wide.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairman Hart-Burns adjourned the meeting at 5:37 pm.
Ayes: 3
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