Committee of the Whole

City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room B 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday January 17, 2017 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor O'Connor called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 5:04 P.M. and the roll was called. Alderman Hart-Burns was not present at the time roll was called, but arrived to the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Alderman Irvin was not present at the time roll was called, but arrived to the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Present 11 - Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Richard Irvin, and Alderman Bob O'Connor Absent 1 - Alderman Lynne Johnson MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2017 17-00071 Approval of the Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Donnell to approve and file the meeting minutes from the January 3, 2017 meeting as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. REPORT OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, January, 12, 2017 and Reviewed the Following Items: 17-00002 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2016 - #4) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations and Programming Revisions for the City's Proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. Amy Munro, Development Coordinator, spoke regarding the amendment being proposed to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 17, 2017 Guarantee Program. There had been a public hearing on the recommended changes on January 9, 2017 and there were no objections or input received by any member of the public. Dan Barreiro was present to answer questions. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-016 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and Reviewed the Following Items: 16-01221 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area #27 in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance Nol. O93-101 on December 7, 1993. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O17-002 16-01227 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Permits with the State of Illinois for Maintenance and Construction on State Highways . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-012 16-01228 A Resolution to purchase 22 new automobiles and trucks from both the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-013 17-00001 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of 15 Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators and accessories from the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $467,627.76 for the Aurora Fire Department (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-015 REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and Reviewed the Following Items: City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 17, 2017 16-01210 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Fun Eats and Drinks, LLC d/b/a Fox & Hound #65016, 4320 E. New York Street, Aurora). (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-009 16-01212 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44 by adding a new Article XV entitled "Home Kitchen and Cottage Food Operations" to the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Alex Voigt, Assistant Chief of Staff, spoke regarding the adoption of the state legislation language for a home kitchen operation or cottage food operations within the City of Aurora. There are monetary maximums established for the total sales per month by a home kitchen operation and on an annual basis for cottage food operations. The businesses would be required to register with the City of Aurora as food and beverage vendors and payment of taxes would be required under City ordinance. Signage for the businesses would be governed by the existing zoning ordinance. Representatives from Joy Filled Bakery provided information regarding personal food allergies as the reason they desire to sell baked goods to the public. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O17-001 16-00951 A Traffic Study for Golden Oaks Parkway in the 1100 block. Ward 6, Alderman Saville. (INFORMATION ONLY) 16-00957 A Parking Study for the intersection of Kensington Place and S Evanslawn Avenue. Ward 5, Alderman Franco. (INFORMATION ONLY) 16-01178 A Parking Study for Wennamacher Avenue in the 900 block for the installation of a Handicap on-street parking space. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman. (INFORMATION ONLY) 16-01179 A Parking Study for Clarendon Court. Ward 7, Alderman Hart-Burns. (INFORMATION ONLY) 16-01217 A Parking Study for Evans Avenue and Hamilton Street intersection. Ward 4, Alderman Donnell. (INFORMATION ONLY) 16-01233 The Aurora Sports Festival, at Phillips Park on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 17, 2017 (INFORMATION ONLY) City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 17, 2017 REPORT OF THE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, January 9, 2017 and Reviewed the Following Items: 16-01218 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Verona Ridge Unit 3 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-010 16-01219 A Resolution for accepting the underground improvements and maintenance security and the posting of a new security for all remaining surface improvements for Verona Ridge Unit 4 . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-011 16-01230 A Resolution Awarding the Sanitary Sewer Televising contract to Michels Pipe Services; a division of Michels Corporation of Brownsville, Wisconsin, in the amount of one hundred thirty one thousand, two hundred and fifty dollars ($131,250.00) . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R17-014 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor O'Connor spoke regarding the various events for the celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. across the City and voiced appreciation for all those who attended these events. Alderman Hart-Burns was appreciative for all who attended the Martin Luther King Jr. events. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 17-00007 A Resolution Appointing Michael Walker and Michael Lord to the Aurora Preservation Commission. This Resolution was referred to the City Council Enactment No: R17-006 17-00008 A Resolution Appointing Kyle Dorf and reappointing William Rudigier and Douglas Koster to the Aurora Municipal Airport Advisory Board. City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 17, 2017 This Resolution was referred to the City Council Enactment No: R17-007 17-00032 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Carmen Armstrong to the Aurora Civil Service Commission. This Resolution was referred to the City Council Enactment No: R17-008 CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, for the Council to enter into Closed Session at the conclusion of the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor ADJOURN Prior to the adjournment of the meeting Alderman Hart-Burns encouraged the attendance at a Stop the Madness event that urges an end to gun violence at Greater Mt. Olive Church Of God In Christ that will be one hour in length that evening at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to adjourn this Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M. Submitted by: ____________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk Submitted by:______________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 6