Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2021-02-02

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 February 02, 2021
 5:00 PM

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 TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
 ROLL CALL

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING
 21-0046 Approval of the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole 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 Met On January 27, 2021
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0865 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description for
 Property located at 140 S. River Street, Units #100-114 and 160 S. River Street,
 Units #100-114
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 21-0030 An Ordinance Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora’s Comprehensive Plan for
 the Wolf's Crossing Subarea which includes properties located west of the
 Canadian National railroad tracks, east of U.S. Route 30, north of 111th Street and
 south of Wolf's Crossing Road 9
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0038 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
 Agreement with the Sugar Grove Park District Granting Access across property
 owned by the City of Aurora located at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions
 20-0847 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of the First Resubdivision of Fox
 Valley East Region I Unit No. 1 located on the east side of the Fox Valley Mall,
 west of Route 59, and south of New York Street for a Multi-Family Dwelling (1140)
 Use
 INFORMATION ONLY

 20-0868 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Lot 2 of Citizens First
 National Bank Business Park located at 1553 Ogden Avenue, and establishing
 Lot 1 and 2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Citizens First National Bank Business
 Park
 INFORMATION ONLY

 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Finance Committee Met On January 28, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0804 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Alfred
 Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $174,780.07, and the
 appropriation of $175,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for the 2021-2022
 Bridge Inspections.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0888 A Resolution requesting ratification for emergency cybersecurity remediation from,
 Data Defenders, LLC. Corporate Headquarters: 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite
 1700 Chicago, IL 60604 in the amount not to exceed $36,750. 00.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 21-0002 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for
 Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3
 Construction Engineering Agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. in the
 not to exceed amount of $82,680.41, and the appropriation of $608,731.00 of
 MFT Funds for the Eola Road Resurfacing Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0003 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering
 Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $662,297.73, and
 the appropriation of $680,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the Indian
 Trail Road Reconstruction and High Street Intersection Project .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0004 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 and Phase 2 Design
 Engineering Agreement with TranSystems in the not to exceed amount of
 $150,930.00, and the appropriation of $160,000.00 of MFT Funds for the East
 New York Street Resurfacing (Ohio St to Farnsworth Ave) Project .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0041 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with HR
 Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $19,654.00, and the appropriation of
 $20,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for the Indian Trail Resurfacing Project .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0061 A Resolution waiving City of Aurora on-site consumption liquor license renewal
 fees for 2021-2022 .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0066 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to Enact a
 Small Business Financial Relief Program to Address Business Losses as a result
 of the COVID 19 Pandemic or other such major business interruption events in an
 amount not to exceed $1.2 million dollars.
 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 January 26, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 21-0006 A Resolution Approving the 2021 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of $834, 000

 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0007 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2021 Annual Action Plan and Substantial
 Amendment (2020-#4) to the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Annual Action Plan Funding
 Recommendations.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

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 21-0012 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
 monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
 Cooperative in the amount of $30,569.34 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll
 Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0058 Charitable Solicitation Application for the American Legion Roosevelt Post #1944
 and Auxiliary for their Poppy Days on May 28, 2021 - May 29, 2021 .
 INFORMATION ONLY

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 25, 2021 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 20-0231 A Resolution authorizing a professional engineering services agreement with
 Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for the Fox Valley East Water Storage Tank
 Rehabilitation project for the Water Production Division .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0043 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Wood St., Jungels Ave. & Hankes Ave.
 Water Main Replacement project located in Ward 1 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer
 and Water, Inc., 722 E. South Street, Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of
 seven hundred twenty-two thousand, seven hundred fifty-eight dollars and zero
 cents ($722,758.00).
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 21-0044 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Performance Construction &
 Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of four
 hundred fifty-seven thousand, nine hundred sixty-six dollars and zero cents
 ($457,966.00) for the Jackson Street and Benton Street Separation project
 located in Ward 2.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 19, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 A Special Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Meeting was Held On
 January 20, 2021.
 21-0025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the Aurora Code
 of Ordinances to modify certain portions being Article II, Sec. 37-21 - Creation;
 members
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0


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 21-0033 A Resolution Appointing Matthew Hanson to the Aurora Preservation Commission.

 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

21-0062 An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances, City
 of Aurora, to authorize the periodic rebate of the city Food and Beverage Tax in
 certain circumstances .

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


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 February 02, 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: 842 5392 8684

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON FEBRUARY 2, 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

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 13 - 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 Sherman Jenkins,
 Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING




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 21-0046 Approval of the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole
 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: 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'Connor

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 Clerk Stallings read the rules of public comment. Ms. Coralie Crumb spoke in support
 of a City of Aurora Humane Pet Store Ordinance.

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

 The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On January 27, 2021
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0865 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan
 Description for Property located at 140 S. River Street, Units #100-114
 and 160 S. River Street, Units #100-114
 Tracey Vacek - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0030 An Ordinance Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora’s
 Comprehensive Plan for the Wolf's Crossing Subarea which includes
 properties located west of the Canadian National railroad tracks, east of
 U.S. Route 30, north of 111th Street and south of Wolf's Crossing Road
 (Ward 9)
 Trevor Dick - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
 Tracey Vacek - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0038 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a License
 Agreement with the Sugar Grove Park District Granting Access across
 property owned by the City of Aurora located at the Aurora Municipal
 Airport.
 Steve Andras - City of Aurora, spoke briefly regarding this item.

 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


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 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development
 Resolutions

 20-0847 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 of the First Resubdivision
 of Fox Valley East Region I Unit No. 1 located on the east side of the Fox
 Valley Mall, west of Route 59, and south of New York Street for a
 Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use
 Jon Meshel, Sr. VP Development at Centennial Real Estate was present.
 Mitzi Jones, Atlantic Residential, presented briefly regarding this item.
 Brandon Diamond, Executive Director of Torti Gallas & Partners presented briefly
 regarding this item.
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).


 20-0868 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Lot 2 of Citizens
 First National Bank Business Park located at 1553 Ogden Avenue, and
 establishing Lot 1 and 2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Citizens First
 National Bank Business Park
 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable).


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Finance Committee Met On January 28, 2021 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0804 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
 Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $174,780.07,
 and the appropriation of $175,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for
 the 2021-2022 Bridge Inspections.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0888 A Resolution requesting ratification for emergency cybersecurity
 remediation from, Data Defenders, LLC. Corporate Headquarters: 111
 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60604 in the amount not to
 exceed $36,750.00.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 21-0002 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency
 Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the
 execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Agreement with Edwin
 Hancock Engineering Co. in the not to exceed amount of $82,680.41,
 and the appropriation of $608,731.00 of MFT Funds for the Eola Road
 Resurfacing Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0003 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering
 Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $662,297.73, and the appropriation of $680,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois
 Bond Funds for the Indian Trail Road Reconstruction and High Street
 Intersection Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0004 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 and Phase 2 Design
 Engineering Agreement with TranSystems in the not to exceed amount of
 $150,930.00, and the appropriation of $160,000.00 of MFT Funds for the
 East New York Street Resurfacing (Ohio St to Farnsworth Ave) Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0041 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
 HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $19,654.00, and the
 appropriation of $20,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for the
 Indian Trail Resurfacing Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0061 A Resolution waiving City of Aurora on-site consumption liquor license
 renewal fees for 2021-2022.
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk - City of Aurora, presented briefly and responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora,
 responded to questions and presented regarding this item.
 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions and
 presented regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




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 21-0066 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to
 Enact a Small Business Financial Relief Program to Address Business
 Losses as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic or other such major
 business interruption events in an amount not to exceed $1.2 million
 dollars.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora,
 responded to questions and presented regarding this item.
 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions and
 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 January 26, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 21-0006 A Resolution Approving the 2021 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of
 $834,000
 Chris Ragona, Community Development Manager - City of Aurora, presented briefly
 regarding this item.
 Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer - City of Aurora, presented briefly
 regarding this item.

 Alderman Jenkins recused himself from this item.

 (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS)

 21-0007 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2021 Annual Action Plan and
 Substantial Amendment (2020-#4) to the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Annual
 Action Plan Funding Recommendations.
 Chris Ragona, Community Development Manager - City of Aurora, presented briefly
 regarding this item.
 Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.
 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding
 this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0012 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac
 monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing
 Cooperative in the amount of $30,569.34 for the Aurora Fire Department
 from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)



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 21-0058 Charitable Solicitation Application for the American Legion Roosevelt
 Post #1944 and Auxiliary for their Poppy Days on May 28, 2021 - May
 29, 2021.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


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

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 25, 2021 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 20-0231 A Resolution authorizing a professional engineering services agreement
 with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., for the Fox Valley East Water Storage
 Tank Rehabilitation project for the Water Production Division.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0043 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Wood St., Jungels Ave. &
 Hankes Ave. Water Main Replacement project located in Ward 1 to H.
 Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South Street, Unit D,
 Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of seven hundred twenty-two thousand,
 seven hundred fifty-eight dollars and zero cents ($722,758.00).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0044 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Performance Construction &
 Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of
 four hundred fifty-seven thousand, nine hundred sixty-six dollars and zero
 cents ($457,966.00) for the Jackson Street and Benton Street
 Separation project located in Ward 2.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 19, 2021 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 A Special Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Meeting was Held On
 January 20, 2021.
 Chairperson Franco reported that the Committee's discussion regarding the regulation
 of the sale of pets at retail locations within the City of Aurora is ongoing.




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 21-0025 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the
 Aurora Code of Ordinances to modify certain portions being Article II,
 Sec. 37-21 - Creation; members
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0033 A Resolution Appointing Matthew Hanson to the Aurora Preservation
 Commission.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 21-0062 An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 44 of the Code of
 Ordinances, City of Aurora, to authorize the periodic rebate of the city
 Food and Beverage Tax in certain circumstances.
 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora - presented and responded to
 questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Irvin presented his Mayor's Report and discussed recent ribbon cutting
 ceremonies in the City of Aurora. Mayor Irvin also recognized February as Black
 History Month. Mayor Irvin discussed candidate interviews that have been held in the
 search for CRB members.

 STAFF REPORT

 There was no Staff Report for this meeting.


 CLOSED SESSION

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


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the
 meeting adjourned at 7:21 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, Alderman
 O'Connor

 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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