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 April 20, 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: 817 9594 2453 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON APRIL 20, 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 After technical difficulties were experienced and corrected by the City pertaining to the Zoom meeting, Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:16 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 12 - 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 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent 1 - Alderman Judd Lofchie City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 21-0252 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor There were no members of the public 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 April 14, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0237 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 39 W 579 Prairie Street to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0255 An Ordinance amending O20-078 granting additional time for compliance of the Special Use (Conditional Use) for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 35 N. Broadway that was granted on October 27, 2020 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 21-0246 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction of an office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east of S. Evanslawn Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0069 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Amendment to the Annexation Agreement with the owners of record of territory, commonly known as the Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District, located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and West of Canadian National Rail Line in the City of Aurora, Will County, Illinois (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 21-0070 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0071 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Eola Road (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0072 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf's Crossing and Eola Road (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0073 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0074 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On April 15, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0130 A Resolution ratifying payment in the amount of $92,680.00 and approving additional payments of $158,880.00 to Richland Community College, Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center for police recruit training, lodging and meals in 2021. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 21-0216 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase the Apex Officer virtual simulator for the Training Division of the Aurora Police Department (APD) for an amount not to exceed $62,500.00. Sgt. George Lill - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0217 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase 100 ballistic shields with asset forfeiture and general funds. Commander Rick Robertson - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0240 A Resolution Appointing Linda Read as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Authorized Agent for the City of Aurora. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0263 A Resolution Approving a Transfer and Use and Occupancy Agreement between the City of Aurora and Taking Back Our Community. (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 April 13, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0228 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Restoration and Cleaning of the G.A.R. Murals Contract to Third Coast Conservation L. Liparini Studio from Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $41,134.50. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0230 A Resolution Authorizing approval to accept a bid from McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. from Oberlin, Ohio in the amount of $109,889.00 for the restoration and replication of the G.A.R. Sentry Statue. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 21-0239 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #38509J at 2626 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL 60504) - Ward 8. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On April 12, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0105 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $119,131.00 for the 2021 City Wide Resurfacing Projects. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0223 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Permits with the State of Illinois for Maintenance and Construction on State Highways. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met on April 6, 2021 and Discussed the proposed ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 9 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the sale of certain animals at retail. Alderman Franco presented a report regarding the RAP Committee's continued review of a potential ordinance pertaining to the sale of certain animals at retail in the City of Aurora. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin gave a brief Mayor's Report. ALDERMAN'S CORNER Alderman Bugg presented the Ward 9 Alderman Update entitled, "Thriving in the New World." CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Hart-burns to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, 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. 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. City of Aurora Page 6