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City Hall -2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday July 06, 2021 5:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and the roll was called. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Bugg to allow Alderman Llamas to participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Section 2-80. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Llamas was present via Zoom for this meeting. Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large Ron Woerman, Alderman-At-Large Sherman Jenkins, and Mayor Richard Irvin MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 21-0472 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present wishing to address the Council. City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On June 23, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0337 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached Thereto by Rezoning the Property Located at 632 South Ohio Street from B-3, Business and Wholesale District to R-2, One Family Dwelling District (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0362 An Ordinance approving a Plan Description Revision to the Conditional Use Planned Development, to change the underlying zoning district for a portion of the property from R-1(C) One family Dwelling District to O(C) Office District located west of Hankes Road, south of Galena Boulevard, east of Blackberry Creek, and north of Raven. Jacob Sodaro, Associate Planner - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 21-0364 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the property located at 2600 West Galena Boulevard (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 21-0365 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2600 West Galena Boulevard for an Animal Hospital (2720) Use (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On June 24, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0403 A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Testing for Public Safety, LLC (dba IPSP) as the Provider of Services for 2021 Fire Department Promotional Testing Process. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 21-0427 A Resolution authorizing an extension of an agreement with Seize the Future Development Foundation, Inc. for services related to economic development through September 30, 2021. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0433 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Infosend to Provide Utility Invoice Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing Division. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0461 A Resolution To approve payment to Tavarez and Son's Lawn Care for removal of junk and trash services through code violation for the remainder of 2021. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0477 A Resolution to accept a Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Grant for the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0483 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and construction of the supporting infrastructure, as previously mentioned in R20-249, for the body worn camera inventory and operating requirements as defined by the Aurora Police Department. Sgt. Kenneth Thurman - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0484 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2021 and Ending December 31, 2021 (Amendment #1 For The 2021 Fiscal Year). Stacey Peterson, Director of Financial Operations - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0485 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a fleet dash camera system and the Taser 7 equipment. Sgt. Kenneth Thurman - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 21-0400 Request for authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new replacement wheel loader for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0478 A request to obtain bids for the construction of the Phillips Park Golf Course Simulator Addition and purchase of two golf simulators. (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 June 22, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0448 Charitable Solicitation Application for Knights of Columbus Council 4849 Tootsie Roll Drive on September 10, 2021 thru September 11, 2021. (INFORMATION ONLY) 21-0449 Charitable Solicitation Application for Wayside Cross Ministries to leave door hangers with information regarding accepted donations of used furniture, clothing etc. for the organization throughout subdivisions in the city. Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item and questions regarding the City's ability to require solicitors to wear masks when approaching a residence, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item and questions regarding the City's ability to require solicitors to wear masks when approaching a residence, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (INFORMATION ONLY) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On June 21, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 21-0419 A Resolution to reject all bids for the Wilder Park Restroom and Concessions Facility project. Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0466 A Resolution to Award the contract for the San Souci Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 5 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 W. Armitage Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80). (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 15, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items: Alderwoman Smith left the meeting at approximately 5:44 pm and returned at 5:47 pm. 21-0436 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining to E-Commerce Delivery Stores. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0453 A Resolution to approve the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0441 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to planning and zoning procedures. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0500 A Resolution approving the 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) NEW BUSINESS 21-0509 A Resolution to approve the renewal and expansion of the $10.0 million Line of Credit to $15.0 million with Fifth Third Bank for one year. Linda Read, Comptroller/Deputy Treasurer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Report and discussed the City of Aurora's 2021 Independence Day Celebration in addition to the significant increase of illegal fireworks in the City of Aurora and how the City of Aurora plans to address this issue in the future. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report at this meeting. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. 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. 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