Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2021-07-06

City Hall -2nd Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 Committee of the Whole

 Agenda - 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

 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.

 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 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
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0364 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the property located at 2600 West
 Galena Boulevard
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0



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 21-0365 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2600 West Galena
 Boulevard for an Animal Hospital (2720) Use)
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 21-0433 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Infosend to Provide Utility Invoice
 Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing Division.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 21-0477 A Resolution to accept a Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Grant for the
 Aurora Financial Empowerment Center.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 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).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 21-0485 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a fleet dash camera
 system and the Taser 7 equipment.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)



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 21-0478 A request to obtain bids for the construction of the Phillips Park Golf Course
 Simulator Addition and purchase of two golf simulators.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-0 (INFORMATION ONLY)

 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.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 (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:
 21-0419 A Resolution to reject all bids for the Wilder Park Restroom and Concessions
 Facility project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 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).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On June 15, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 21-0436 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining to
 E-Commerce Delivery Stores.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 21-0453 A Resolution to approve the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.

 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0


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 21-0441 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
 planning and zoning procedures.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

21-0500 A Resolution approving the 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program.

 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.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 STAFF REPORT

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

 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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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.




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 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)




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 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)




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 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:




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 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)

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 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. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
 participation.




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