Committee of the Whole

COMMITTEE MEETING City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday February 16, 2021 5:00 PM THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE, CALL: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 856 1045 4032 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON FEBRUARY 16, 2021 - 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 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called. Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council 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, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 21-0087 Approval of the Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Committee of the Whole 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: 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, Alderman O'Connor PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read the rules of public comment. The following citizens presented public comment to Council: Marjorie Logman presented general comments regarding the City of Aurora. Erika Garcia presented general comments regarding the City of Aurora. Council was unable to hear Nicole Mullins when she was called upon to speak. REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On February 10, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development Resolution 21-0036 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Meijer Subdivision, located at 808 North State Route 59 for a Vehicle Repair, Minor (2834) Use This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable). 21-0037 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision for the Property located at the Southeast Corner of North Eola Road and Weber Drive, for a Business and Professional, Office (2400) use and a Warehouse, Distribution, and Storage Services (3300) Use Ed Sieben - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Pat Kelsey - Petitioner, responded to questions regarding this item. This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable). REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 The Finance Committee Met On February 11, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Item: 21-0096 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement Previously Entered Into Between the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners, LLC. Alex Minnella - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. David Dibo - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Bryce Henderson, VP of Project Development - Bush Construction, responded to questions 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 February 9, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Item: 21-0042 A Resolution Approving the purchase and installation of three gear washers with plumbing from Washburn Machinery Inc. and Hobson Plumbing for the Aurora Fire Department. Deputy Fire Chief David McCabe - Aurora Fire Department, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On February 8, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0026 A Resolution Authorizing approval to enter into a lease agreement in the not to exceed amount of $46,500 with Nadler Golf Car Sales Inc. for the use of 61 GPS equipped golf carts. Giovanni Santana - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 21-0077 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Sexton Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Holiday Sewer and Water Construction, Inc., 1000 N. Rand Rd., Suite 116, Wauconda, IL 60084 in the amount of three hundred sixty-five thousand, four hundred thirty-two dollars and ten cents ($365,432.10). (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On February 2, 2021 and Held a Special Meeting On February 3, 2021. The Committee Reviewed the Following Items on February 2, 2021: The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee continues to meet and discuss the need for regulation of pet sales in the City of Aurora. 21-0059 A Resolution Appointing Valencia Gidron to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board). (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0079 A Resolution Appointing Nafisa Husain to the Aurora Human Relations Commission. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin presented his report to Council. ALDERMAN'S CORNER 8th Ward Alderwoman, Patty Smith, presented the Alderman's Corner report. Alderwoman Smith discussed happenings in the 8th Ward. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session during this meeting. City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 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, 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. 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