Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2021-04-20

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 April 20, 2021
 5:00 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
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 Meeting ID: 817 9594 2453

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON APRIL 20, 2021 - 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

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 21-0252 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting.

 REPORT OF THE
 BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On April 14, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 21-0237 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 39 W 579 Prairie Street to the City of
 Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0255 An Ordinance amending O20-078 granting additional time for compliance of the
 Special Use (Conditional Use) for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 35 N.
 Broadway that was granted on October 27, 202 0
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1


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 21-0246 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction of an
 office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east of S. Evanslawn
 Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0069 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Amendment to the Annexation
 Agreement with the owners of record of territory, commonly known as the Lincoln
 Prairie Planned Development District, located east of US Route 30, south of
 Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and West of Canadian National Rail Line in
 the City of Aurora, Will County, Illinois
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0070 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the Lincoln
 Prairie Planned Development District located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s
 Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0071 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on
 vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Eola
 Road
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0072 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Crossing Subdivision on
 vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Eola
 Road
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0073 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb
 Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing,
 north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0074 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb
 Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of Wolf's Crossing,
 north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National Rail Line
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Finance Committee Met On April 15, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 21-0130 A Resolution ratifying payment in the amount of $92,680.00 and approving
 additional payments of $158,880.00 to Richland Community College, Macon
 County Law Enforcement Training Center for police recruit training, lodging and
 meals in 2021.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

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 21-0216 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase the Apex Officer virtual
 simulator for the Training Division of the Aurora Police Department (APD) for an
 amount not to exceed $62,500.00 .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0217 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase 100 ballistic shields with
 asset forfeiture and general funds.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0240 A Resolution Appointing Linda Read as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
 Authorized Agent for the City of Aurora .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0263 A Resolution Approving a Transfer and Use and Occupancy Agreement between
 the City of Aurora and Taking Back Our Community.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE
 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met on April 13, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 21-0228 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Restoration and Cleaning of the G.A.R.
 Murals Contract to Third Coast Conservation L. Liparini Studio from Chicago,
 Illinois in the amount of $41,134.50.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0230 A Resolution Authorizing approval to accept a bid from McKay Lodge Fine Arts
 Conservation Laboratory, Inc. from Oberlin, Ohio in the amount of $109,889.00 for
 the restoration and replication of the G.A.R. Sentry Statue.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0239 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer
 & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application
 from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #38509J at 2626 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL
 60504) - Ward 8.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On April 12, 2021 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 21-0105 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $119,131 .00 for the
 2021 City Wide Resurfacing Projects .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0223 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Permits with the State of Illinois for
 Maintenance and Construction on State Highways .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met on April 6, 2021 and
 Discussed the proposed ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 9 of the Code of
 Ordinances pertaining to the sale of certain animals at retail.
 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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COMMITTEE MEETING
 City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 April 20, 2021
 5:00 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: 817 9594 2453

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON APRIL 20, 2021 - 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

 After technical difficulties were experienced and corrected by the City
 pertaining to the Zoom meeting, Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:16
 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council 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 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and
 Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent 1 - Alderman Judd Lofchie




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 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

 21-0252 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Committee of the
 Whole Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins 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 Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor




 There were no members of the public wishing to make 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 April 14, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 21-0237 An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 39 W 579 Prairie Street to
 the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0255 An Ordinance amending O20-078 granting additional time for
 compliance of the Special Use (Conditional Use) for a Cannabis
 Dispensing Facility (2115) at 35 N. Broadway that was granted on
 October 27, 2020
 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)


 21-0246 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the construction
 of an office within the Parking Deck located north of Prairie Street, east
 of S. Evanslawn Avenue, and south of Southlawn Place
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0069 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Amendment to the
 Annexation Agreement with the owners of record of territory, commonly
 known as the Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District, located east
 of US Route 30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and West
 of Canadian National Rail Line in the City of Aurora, Will County, Illinois
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


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 21-0070 An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Plan Description for the
 Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District located east of US Route
 30, south of Wolf’s Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian
 National Rail Line
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0071 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Crossing
 Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of
 Wolf’s Crossing and Eola Road
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0072 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Crossing
 Subdivision on vacant land generally located at the southeast corner of
 Wolf's Crossing and Eola Road
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0073 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lincoln Prairie by Del
 Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of
 Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National
 Rail Line
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0074 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Prairie by Del
 Webb Subdivision on vacant land located east of US Route 30, south of
 Wolf's Crossing, north of 111th Street and west of Canadian National
 Rail Line
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Finance Committee Met On April 15, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 21-0130 A Resolution ratifying payment in the amount of $92,680.00 and
 approving additional payments of $158,880.00 to Richland Community
 College, Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center for police
 recruit training, lodging and meals in 2021.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 21-0216 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase the Apex Officer
 virtual simulator for the Training Division of the Aurora Police Department
 (APD) for an amount not to exceed $62,500.00.
 Sgt. George Lill - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this item.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0217 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to purchase 100 ballistic
 shields with asset forfeiture and general funds.
 Commander Rick Robertson - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding this
 item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0240 A Resolution Appointing Linda Read as the Illinois Municipal Retirement
 Fund Authorized Agent for the City of Aurora.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0263 A Resolution Approving a Transfer and Use and Occupancy Agreement
 between the City of Aurora and Taking Back Our Community.
 (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 April 13, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 21-0228 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Restoration and Cleaning of the
 G.A.R. Murals Contract to Third Coast Conservation L. Liparini Studio
 from Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $41,134.50.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0230 A Resolution Authorizing approval to accept a bid from McKay Lodge
 Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. from Oberlin, Ohio in the amount
 of $109,889.00 for the restoration and replication of the G.A.R. Sentry
 Statue.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 21-0239 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package
 Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related
 to the application from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #38509J at 2626
 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL 60504) - Ward 8.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


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

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On April 12, 2021 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 21-0105 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction
 Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount
 of $119,131.00 for the 2021 City Wide Resurfacing Projects.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0223 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Permits with the State of Illinois
 for Maintenance and Construction on State Highways.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met on April 6, 2021 and Discussed
 the proposed ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 9 of the Code of Ordinances
 pertaining to the sale of certain animals at retail.
 Alderman Franco presented a report regarding the RAP Committee's continued review
 of a potential ordinance pertaining to the sale of certain animals at retail in the City of
 Aurora.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Irvin gave a brief Mayor's Report.


 ALDERMAN'S CORNER

 Alderman Bugg presented the Ward 9 Alderman Update entitled, "Thriving in
 the New World."

 CLOSED SESSION

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



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 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman
 Hart-burns to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote
 and the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.:

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



 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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