Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2022-07-19

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 19, 2022
 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 5, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 22-0535 Approval of Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 13, 2022
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 22-0545 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth
 Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60505
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolution
 22-0470 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2A of the Second Resubdivision of
 Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 located at northeast corner of Fox
 Valley Mall, south of New York Street, west of Route 59 for a senior housing
 development
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 (FINAL/APPEALABLE)

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 The Finance Committee Met On July 14, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 22-0538 An Ordinance designating the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment
 Financing district redevelopment project area.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

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 22-0539 An Ordinance approving the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment District
 redevelopment project area redevelopment plan and project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0541 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora East River
 Bend Tax Increment Financing District
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0548 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora Approving Certain Minor Changes to the
 Eligibility Study and Report and to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the
 East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District Pursuant to 65 ILCS
 5/11-74.4-5(a)
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0440 A Resolution Approving a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI
 DSS) compliance audit by Crowe LLP, 225 West Wacker Dr, Suite 2600,
 Chicago, Il 60606-1224 for total amount not to exceed $65,000.00.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0467 A Resolution Updating Amusement Fees Charged by the City of Aurora.

 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0531 A Resolution authorizing the creation of the Finish Line Grant Program to be
 administered by the City and accepting the transfer of funds previously paid to
 Invest Aurora for similar purposes.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0533 A Resolution to execute “Amended Exhibit F” to the approved redevelopment
 agreement (R22-0223) with the Windfall Group LLC.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0536 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the assignment of a Finish Line Grant
 Agreement with Craft Urban, LLC in the amount of $100,000, from Invest Aurora.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0543 A Resolution authorizing a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Wyckwood House,
 LLC in the amount of $71,000.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0551 A Resolution authorizing the creation and funding of the Re-Start Retention Grant
 Program.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 22-0553 Update on pay scale for Training Division Employees.

 INFORMATION ONLY




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 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 12, 2022 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 22-0507 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales
 (Gas Station/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially related to the
 application from Casey's Retail Company at 330 N Eola Rd). [Ward 8]
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 WITH AMENDMENTS

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 11, 2022 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 22-0519 A Resolution approving Tidy Up Experts, LLC as the janitorial services provider for
 the Aurora Police Department Complex from September 1, 2022, through
 December 31, 2023 with the option of three (3), one (1) year extensions upon
 mutual agreement.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 5, 2022 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 22-0524 A Resolution approving the appointment of Elizabeth Diederich, Alexandra
 Engelhardt, Meredith Lindgren, and David Givens to the city's Advisory
 Commission for Disabilities.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 NEW BUSINESS

 22-0550 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute
 a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 #189203815 and Claim #189417752-001.
 MAYOR’S REPORT

 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN




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


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 July 19, 2022
 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 5:03 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman
 Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg,
 Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman, Alderman Sherman
 Jenkins, and Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent 1 - Alderman Bill Donnell


 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 22-0535 Approval of Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting
 Minutes.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice
 vote.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council at this meeting.


 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 13, 2022
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 22-0545 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at 1427 N.
 Farnsworth Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60505
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)

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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolution

 22-0470 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2A of the Second
 Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 located
 at northeast corner of Fox Valley Mall, south of New York Street, west of
 Route 59 for a senior housing development
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

 The Finance Committee Met On July 14, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 22-0538 An Ordinance designating the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax
 Increment Financing district redevelopment project area.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0539 An Ordinance approving the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax
 Increment District redevelopment project area redevelopment plan and
 project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0541 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora
 East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0548 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora Approving Certain Minor Changes to
 the Eligibility Study and Report and to the Redevelopment Plan and
 Project for the East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District
 Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(a)
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0440 A Resolution Approving a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
 (PCI DSS) compliance audit by Crowe LLP, 225 West Wacker Dr, Suite
 2600, Chicago, Il 60606-1224 for total amount not to exceed $65,000.00.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0467 A Resolution setting local fees imposed on video gaming operations.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 22-0531 A Resolution authorizing the creation of the Finish Line Grant Program to
 be administered by the City and accepting the transfer of funds
 previously paid to Invest Aurora for similar purposes.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0533 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the approved redevelopment
 agreement (R22-0223) with the Windfall Group LLC regarding 309 N
 River Street.
 Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented
 briefly regarding this item and answered questions.
 Alderman Franco and Alderman Mesiacos had questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0536 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the assignment of a Finish
 Line Grant Agreement with Craft Urban, LLC in the amount of $100,000,
 from Invest Aurora.
 Elle Withall, Downtown Development Director with Mayor's Office of Economic
 Development - City of Aurora, presented on this item.
 Alderman Woerman recused himself from this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 22-0543 A Resolution authorizing a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Wyckwood
 House, LLC in the amount of $71,000.
 Elle Withall, Downtown Development Director with Mayor's Office of Economic
 Development - City of Aurora, presented on this item.
 Alderman Woerman recused himself from this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 22-0551 A Resolution authorizing the creation and funding of the Re-Start
 Retention Grant Program.
 Alderman Woerman had a question regarding this item.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 22-0553 Update on pay scale for Training Division Employees.

 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 12, 2022 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:


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 22-0507 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged
 Sales (Gas Station/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially
 related to the application from Casey's Retail Company at 330 N Eola
 Rd). [Ward 8]
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 11, 2022 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 22-0519 A Resolution approving Tidy Up Experts, LLC as the janitorial services
 provider for the Aurora Police Department Complex from September 1,
 2022, through December 31, 2023 with the option of three (3), one (1)
 year extensions upon mutual agreement.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 5, 2022 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 22-0524 A Resolution approving the appointment of Elizabeth Diederich,
 Alexandra Engelhardt, Meredith Lindgren, and David Givens to the city's
 Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 NEW BUSINESS

 22-0550 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim #189203815 and Claim #189417752-001.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 MAYOR’S REPORT

 The Mayor's Report was done before Public Comment.
 Mayor Irvin recognized C.O.P. Officer Will Whitfield for his community engagement
 work. Clayton Muhammad, Mayor's Office of Community Affairs - City of Aurora
 presented a recap on the "Christmas in July" event held in support of Mutual Ground
 and introduced Officer Whitfield. Officer Whitfield gave remarks regarding the
 "Christmas in July" event, the goals, results and supplies raised. A check made
 payable to Mutual Ground was provided to Kathy Melone, Advancement Director for
 Mutual Ground. Ms. Melone gave remarks regarding Mutual Ground and what these
 funds would help them do. Mayor Irvin announced Officer Whitfeld has been awarded
 the Mayor's MVP award for his community work and initiative on this event.

 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 Alderwoman Hart-Burns presented a report regarding Ward 7.


 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a closed session at this meeting.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
 meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

 Submitted by:



 __________________________________________
 Maria Socorro Flores, Deputy 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.




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 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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