Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2020-10-06

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 Committee of the Whole

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 October 06, 2020
 4:00 PM

 TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY. THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE
 VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or
 www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL


 TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 890 0933 8756

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON OCTOBER 6, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
 CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST
 PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
 ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL
 TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
 MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 ROLL CALL

 20-0577 Approval of the Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting
 Minutes.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting for Wednesday,
 September 23, 2020, was canceled.




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 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee held a Special Meeting on
 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 and discussed the following item:
 20-0543 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Greenfield Partnership Plan
 Description on 13.8227 Acres for the Property located at 2372 W. Indian Trail
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, September 24, 2020 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 20-0582 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Lake and Galena Tax Increment
 Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0585 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Lake and Galena Tax Increment
 Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0586 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing the City of Aurora Lake and
 Galena Tax Increment Financing District.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0588 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment
 Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0590 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment
 Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0591 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora Lincoln and
 Weston Tax Increment Financing District.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0597 A Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of a Sales Tax Reimbursement
 Agreement with Pacific Square DE, LLC.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, September
 22, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0561 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign an updated Memorandum of
 Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Aurora
 Police Department (APD).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0584 Charitable Solicitation Application for Knights of Columbus Council 14795 Tootsie
 Roll Drive on September 4, 2020 thru September 20, 2020.
 INFORMATION ONLY

 The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee held a Special Meeting on
 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 and discussed the following item:
 20-0581 A Resolution Directing the Preparation of an Ordinance Establishing a Civilian
 Review Board to Review Matters Involving the Police Department.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, September 21, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0211 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a professional
 services agreement with Associated Technical Services LTD, Villa Park, IL for
 water main leak detection services in the amount of $244,760.64.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0498 A Resolution approving the extension amendment of the contract agreements with
 AT&T for three years to expire 10-16-2023 in the amount of $34,741.00 annually
 that will be paid in 12 monthly payments.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0540 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices for the
 purchase of large Sensus water meters.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0573 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton dump fees
 from Waste Management of Illinois for the disposal of non-special and special
 excavated soil.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0



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 20-0575 Provide information regarding the upgrade to new version of Municode that
 provides for self-publishing of City ordinances while reducing annual fees.
 INFORMATION ONLY

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, September 15,
 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0568 A Resolution Reappointing John Perkins and Ramona Wood to the Aurora Civil
 Service Commission.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0468 Committee action involving the selection process to fill anticipated vacancies in
 staff positions in the Office of the Aldermen.
 INFORMATION ONLY

 OLD BUSINESS

20-0611 Continued discussion regarding the Hesed House loan of $800,000 based on
 County Board schedules.
 MAYOR’S REPORT

 STAFF REPORT

20-0623 Financial Empowerment Center Update

 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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COMMITTEE OF THE
 City of Aurora WHOLE REMOTE ACCESS
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 October 06, 2020
 4:00 PM


 TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY. THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE
 VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or
 www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL


 TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 890 0933 8756

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM ON OCTOBER 6, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
 CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST
 PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
 ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL
 TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

 ROLL CALL

 Alderman Jenkins joined the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 4:02 and the roll was called. Mayor
 Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Committee of the Whole was
 neither practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the
 public to attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was
 conducted by Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a
 quorum. Mayor Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location.
 Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor
 Richard Irvin
 Absent 1 - Alderman Sherman Jenkins


 MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING




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 20-0577 Approval of the Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman
 O'Connor

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 Clerk Stallings read a statement of the rules of public comment and the
 following citizen addressed the Committee of the Whole:

 Ms. Margie Logman made general comments regarding the City of Aurora.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting for Wednesday,
 September 23, 2020, was canceled.

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee held a Special Meeting on
 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 and discussed the following item:

 20-0543 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Greenfield Partnership Plan
 Description on 13.8227 Acres for the Property located at 2372 W. Indian
 Trail
 Mr. Mike Apostal - Factor, presented regarding this item.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Finance Committee Met On Thursday, September 24, 2020 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 20-0582 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Lake and Galena Tax
 Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 20-0585 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Lake and Galena Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0586 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing the City of Aurora Lake
 and Galena Tax Increment Financing District.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0588 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Lincoln and Weston Tax
 Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0590 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Lincoln and Weston Tax
 Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0591 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora
 Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment Financing District.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0597 A Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of a Sales Tax Reimbursement
 Agreement with Pacific Square DE, LLC.
 Trevor Dick - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
 Ms. Judy Ni and Mr. David Dorgan from the Windfall Group presented regarding this
 item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On Tuesday, September
 22, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0561 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign an updated
 Memorandum of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Agency
 (DEA), and the Aurora Police Department (APD).
 Commander Jack Fichtel - City of Aurora Police Department, spoke regarding this
 item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)



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 20-0584 Charitable Solicitation Application for Knights of Columbus Council
 14795 Tootsie Roll Drive on September 4, 2020 thru September 20,
 2020.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee held a Special Meeting on
 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 and discussed the following item:

 20-0581 A Resolution Directing the Preparation of an Ordinance Establishing a
 Civilian Review Board to Review Matters Involving the Police
 Department.
 Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item.
 Attorney John Murphey, Outside Counsel - City of Aurora, spoke and answered
 questions regarding this item.
 Commander Jack Fichtel - City of Aurora Police Department, spoke and answered
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On Monday, September 21, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0211 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
 professional services agreement with Associated Technical Services
 LTD, Villa Park, IL for water main leak detection services in the amount
 of $244,760.64.
 Eric Schoeny, Water & Sewer Department - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 20-0498 A Resolution approving the extension amendment of the contract
 agreements with AT&T for three years to expire 10-16-2023 in the
 amount of $34,741.00 annually that will be paid in 12 monthly payments.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0540 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices
 for the purchase of large Sensus water meters.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 20-0573 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton
 dump fees from Waste Management of Illinois for the disposal of
 non-special and special excavated soil.
 Eric Schoeny, Water & Sewer Department - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0575 Provide information regarding the upgrade to new version of Municode
 that provides for self-publishing of City ordinances while reducing annual
 fees.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On Tuesday, September 15,
 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0568 A Resolution Reappointing John Perkins and Ramona Wood to the
 Aurora Civil Service Commission.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0468 Committee action involving the selection process to fill anticipated
 vacancies in staff positions in the Office of the Aldermen.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 OLD BUSINESS

 20-0611 Continued discussion regarding the Hesed House loan of $800,000
 based on County Board schedules.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, spoke
 briefly regarding this item.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Irvin reminded everyone of National Night In being held at 6:00 p.m. on October
 6, 2020.

 STAFF REPORT




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 20-0623 Financial Empowerment Center Update

 Adrienne Holloway, Chief Innovation Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this
 item.
 Bea Rodriguez-Fransen, Program Manager of Innovation - City of Aurora, presented
 regarding this item.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


 CLOSED SESSION

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


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and
 the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman
 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Conner




 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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