Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 18, 2021
Minutes
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 18, 2021
3:00 PM
Chairperson Edward Bugg
Vice Chair Ron Woerman
Alderman Bill Donnell
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
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: 899-5776-3610
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON May 18, 2021- VIA EMAIL AT
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICE MAIL AT 630-256-3020. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED AND THE TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT
ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Carl Franco called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Carl Franco, Emmanuel Llamas, Edward Bugg, Bill Donnell and Patty Smith
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OTHERS PRESENT
City of Aurora:
Kathy McCabe, Aldermen's Office; Miquel Flores, IT; Rich Jacobs, Aldermen's
Office; Deb Lang, Legal Department; Jessica Kalal, legal Department; Jennifer
Stalling, City Clerk; Marissa Spencer, Legal Department; Alex Voigt, Mayor's
Office; Anna Payton, Animal Control; Alderman Ron Woerman, Aldermen's
Office; Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Aldermen's Office; Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
Aldermen's Office; Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Maria Lindsay, Mayor's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0349 Approval of the 5/4/2021 RAP committee meeting minutes.
This Minutes was accepted and filed
PUBLIC COMMENT
Cassandra Parisi - Furry Babies
AGENDA
21-0321 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining
to procedural requirements involved in the liquor licensing process .
A motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that this
agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0358 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant in the amount of $27,500 per
year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The
Neighbor Project to assist qualified residents with projects in the Third
Ward.
A motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Llamas, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0384 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide to the Aldermen's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Llamas, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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HELD
21-0276 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 9 of the City of Aurora
Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Sale of Pets within the City.
A motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Llamas, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
Nayes: 1
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Llams that this
meeting be adjourned. Chairperson Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:03 PM.
The motion carried
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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
[ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php
]
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in
advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at
60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Rules, Administration, and Procedure
Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Emmanuel Llamas
Tuesday Alderman Edward Bugg
Alderman Bill Donnell
May 18, 2021 Alderman Patty Smith
3:00 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: 899-5776-3610
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON May 18, 2021- VIA EMAIL AT
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICE MAIL AT 630-256-3020. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED AND THE TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT
ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0349 Approval of the 5/4/2021 RAP committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0321 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining to
procedural requirements involved in the liquor licensing process .
21-0358 A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant in the amount of $27,500 per year in
partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The Neighbor Project to
assist qualified residents with projects in the Third Ward .
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21-0308 Discussion of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 pertaining to the sale of
Alternative Nicotine Products.
21-0314 Discussion of upcoming ordinance changes regarding Boards and Commissions.
21-0384 Recommendation to approve an Aldermanic Aide to the Aldermen's Office .
HELD
21-0276 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 9 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Pertaining to the Sale of Pets within the City.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
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.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
[ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php
]
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in
advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at
60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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