Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2023-07-18

City Hall - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 Committee of the Whole

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 18, 2023
 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 call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
 ROLL CALL

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 23-0540 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Committee of the Whole
 Meeting.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for
 July 12, 2023 was cancelled.
 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met on July 13, 2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 23-0486 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a First Amended Agreement for Provision of
 Services at the City of Aurora’s Financial Empowerment Center with The Neighbor
 Project (TNP).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 23-0519 A Resolution authorizing the city to accept a grant award of $192,779 from the
 State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with the city
 to contribute $192,779 in matching funds to host "Luminosity," a month-long
 celebration of light to be held from September 6, 2024, through October 5, 2024.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 23-0529 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Line of Credit (LOC) in the amount of
 $10 million with Old Second National Bank for a one-year term expiring on June
 30, 2024.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

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 23-0533 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement providing
 for a forgivable and a non-forgivable loan to Lazaro Rs Corp, Inc., operating under
 the assumed business name of La Quinta De Los Reyes.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 11, 2023 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 23-0507 A Resolution approve the purchase of 12 United Shield Brand Ballistic Shields
 and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount
 of $73,606.15.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 10, 2023 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 23-0510 A Resolution to award the Root Street Water Main Replacement project located in
 Ward 1 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the bid amount of four hundred fifty-five
 thousand five hundred sixty Dollars and zero Cents ($455,560.00).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 23-0513 A Resolution to award the Mountain St, McClure Rd, and Austin Av Water Main
 Replacement project located in Ward 1 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. in the bid
 amount of nine hundred seventy-eight thousand one hundred seventy three Dollars
 and zero Cents ($978,173.00).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 23-0514 A Resolution to award the Lake Street Crossing Water Main Replacement project
 located in Ward 4 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the bid amount of one hundred
 eleven thousand five hundred ninety one Dollars and zero Cents ($111,591.00).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 23-0522 A Resolution requesting ratification for emergency replacement of a video
 management server from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL
 60502, in the amount of $75,304.82.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-1

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 11,
 2023 was cancelled.



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 NEW BUSINESS

 23-0544 An Ordinance ratifying all actions taken by the Committee of the Whole and the
 City Council during their meetings of July 11, 2023.
 23-0548 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the Mayor's
 Designation of Chairperson of the Public Health, Safety and Transportation
 Committee.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 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 - 5th Floor
 City of Aurora Conference Room
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 July 18, 2023
 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 call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman
 Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman, and Mayor
 Richard Irvin

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 23-0540 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people
 presented comment to the Committee of the Whole:

 1. Nate Pichler spoke regarding HelloFresh/Factor 75.
 2. Maria Manzo spoke in support of La Quinta de Los Reyes and item 23-0533.
 3. Oscar Fragoso spoke in support of La Quinta de Los Reyes and item 23-0533.
 4. Sandra Orozco spoke regarding HelloFresh/Factor 75.
 5. Brian Pool spoke in support of La Quinta de Los Reyes and item 23-0533.
 6. David Cannon spoke regarding HelloFresh/Factor 75.
 7. Bob Meeker spoke regarding HelloFresh/Factor 75.




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 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for
 July 12, 2023 was cancelled.

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met on July 13, 2023 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 23-0486 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a First Amended Agreement for
 Provision of Services at the City of Aurora’s Financial Empowerment
 Center with The Neighbor Project (TNP).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0519 A Resolution authorizing the city to accept a grant award of $192,779
 from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
 Opportunity with the city to contribute $192,779 in matching funds to host
 "Luminosity," a month-long celebration of light to be held from September
 6, 2024, through October 5, 2024.
 Jennifer Byrne, Director of Public Art - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0529 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Line of Credit (LOC) in the
 amount of $10 million with Old Second National Bank for a one-year term
 expiring on June 30, 2024.
 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0533 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement
 providing for a forgivable and a non-forgivable loan to Lazaro Rs Corp,
 Inc., operating under the assumed business name of La Quinta De Los
 Reyes.
 Dave Dibo, Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented regarding
 this item.
 Claudia Urrutia, Owner of La Quinta de Los Reyes, spoke in support of this item.
 John Curley, Chief Development Services Officer, presented regarding this item.
 Lane Allen, Architect from Allen + Pepa Architects Aurora Studio, presented regarding
 this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)



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 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 11, 2023 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 23-0507 A Resolution approve the purchase of 12 United Shield Brand Ballistic
 Shields and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek,
 Illinois in the amount of $73,606.15.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 10, 2023 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 23-0510 A Resolution to award the Root Street Water Main Replacement project
 located in Ward 1 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the bid amount of four
 hundred fifty-five thousand five hundred sixty Dollars and zero Cents
 ($455,560.00).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0513 A Resolution to award the Mountain St, McClure Rd, and Austin Av Water
 Main Replacement project located in Ward 1 to Gerardi Sewer & Water
 Co. in the bid amount of nine hundred seventy-eight thousand one
 hundred seventy three Dollars and zero Cents ($978,173.00).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0514 A Resolution to award the Lake Street Crossing Water Main
 Replacement project located in Ward 4 to Stokes Excavating Inc. in the
 bid amount of one hundred eleven thousand five hundred ninety one
 Dollars and zero Cents ($111,591.00).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 23-0522 A Resolution requesting ratification for emergency replacement of a
 video management server from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola
 Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, in the amount of $75,304.82.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)




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 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 11,
 2023 was cancelled.

 NEW BUSINESS

 23-0544 An Ordinance ratifying all actions taken by the Committee of the Whole
 and the City Council during their meetings of July 11, 2023.
 Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, presented and responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 23-0548 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the
 Mayor's Designation of Chairperson of the Public Health, Safety and
 Transportation Committee.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 MAYOR’S REPORT

 There was no Mayor's Report at this meeting.


 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 Alderman Franco presented an update regarding Ward 6.


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

 Submitted by:

 _________________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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 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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