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COMMITTEE OF THE City of Aurora WHOLE REMOTE ACCESS 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday October 20, 2020 5:00 PM THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 848 3253 2172 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON OCTOBER 20, 2020 - VIA EMAIL: CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. and the roll was called. Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Committee of the Whole was neither practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the public to attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was conducted by Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a quorum. Mayor Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location. Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 20-0635 Approval of the Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final October 20, 2020 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present and wishing to make public comment. REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items: 20-0554 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Special Use Permit for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use on the Property located at 680 S. River Street (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0587 A Resolution requesting approval of a Final Plat for Lots 1B and 3 of West Ridge Corporate Center Resubdivision Phase III located at 801 Bilter Road (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0589 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lots 1B and 3 of West Ridge Corporate Center Resubdivision Phase III located at 801 Bilter Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and storage services (3300) Use (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0632 An Ordinance amending O20-028 granting additional time for compliance of the Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 35 N. Broadway that was granted on April 28, 2020 Tracey Vacek - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this issue. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final October 20, 2020 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, October 15, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items: 20-0399 A Resolution Authorizing Trotsky Investigative Polygraph, Inc. as the Provider for Services of Pre-employment Polygraph Assessments through December 31, 2020. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0400 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2020. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0495 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize Community Development Block Grants funds for TinkRworks LLC, 21 W 2nd St #300, Hinsdale, IL 60521, for delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) training to 634 of Aurora’s underserved youth in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. Mike Pegues - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Adrienne Holloway - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Dr. Anu Mahajan - CEO of TinkRworks LLC, presented regarding this item. Simon Rodriguez - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Chris Ragona - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0578 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $28,718.22 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0599 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement with Lindsay Windows Illinois, LLC. Dave Dibo - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final October 20, 2020 20-0616 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Alisia Lewis - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0617 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0620 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment Finance District. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 20-0622 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to permit City staff to apply for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant, for Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 Project, to extend the Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path, from Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 and to reserve local funding share for both engineering and construction, if grant is awarded to the City. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 20-0659 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the aldermen elected in and after 2021 in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act. Mayor Irvin recused himself from discussion regarding this item, removed himself from audio and video, and took no part in the deliberation or the discussion thereupon. Alderman O'Connor acted as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Irvin's absence. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 20-0661 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the Mayor to be elected in 2021 in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act. Mayor Irvin recused himself from discussion regarding this item, removed himself from audio and video, and took no part in the deliberation or the discussion thereupon. Alderman O'Connor acted as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Irvin's absence. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final October 20, 2020 20-0662 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-38, 2-59, and 2-60 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois. Mayor Irvin recused himself from discussion regarding this item, removed himself from audio and video, and took no part in the deliberation or discussion thereupon. Alderman O'Connor acted as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Irvin's absence. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items: 20-0628 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption licenses (unofficially related to the application from NH3 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Patelli's Gyros & Beef, to be located at 1515 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60504.) (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, October 12, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items: 20-0621 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Quality Tool Inc. Parking lot improvements - 727 Hill Ave. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin discussed the following items: Mitigation plans for Kane, DuPage & Will Counties beginning on Friday, October 23, 2020. New businesses recently opened in the City of Aurora. City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final October 20, 2020 ALDERMAN'S CORNER Alderman Mike Saville presented an update regarding the 6th Ward. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session during this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. 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 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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