Committee of the Whole — Aurora, IL
Date: 2020-11-03

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 November 03, 2020
 5:00 PM

 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: 894 9145 9144

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

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING
 20-0674 Approval of the Tuesday, October 20, 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 Met On October 28, 2020
 and Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0672 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Extension of the Intergovernmental
 Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of Plainfield .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0




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 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Finance Committee Met On October 29, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0146 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 HR Green, Inc . in the not to exceed
 amount of $895,105.94, and the appropriation of $4,448,257.00 of REBUILD
 Illinois Bond Funds for the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue
 to Welsh Drive) Project .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0634 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase
 properties and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds required for the East New
 York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project, Section
 14-00210-02-PV, in the amount of $21,500 .00.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0655 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment
 Financing District Redevelopment Project Area .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0656 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment
 Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Plan and
 Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0657 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora Fox Valley
 Mall Area Tax Increment Financing District .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0673 A Resolution authorizing the execution of Phase 2 Design Engineering
 Amendment #1 with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $94,402.31 for
 the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive)
 Project.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0676 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement 2021 Ford Utility Police
 Interceptor from Currie Motors for $37,183.00.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 5-0

 20-0696 A Resolution Entering into an Agreement for a Traffic Impact Analysis Addendum
 for Orchard Road and Bushwood Drive Property Access with Iteris, Inc .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: 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 October 27, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0647 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption
 licenses (unofficially related to the application from El Burrito Loco-Aurora, Inc.,
 d/b/a El Burrito Loco, at 880 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL 60505) .
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0683 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern IL Annual Cookie Program from January 6, 2021
 to March 31, 2021.
 INFORMATION ONLY

 REPORT OF THE
 INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On October 26, 2020 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:
 20-0629 A Resolution to award a contract to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $182,000 for
 design engineering services in accordance with Resolution R19-053 a
 Redevelopment Agreement with Aurora Town Center Associates for engineering
 design work associated with Phase I of the agreement.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 (ONE ABSTENTION)

 20-0677 A Resolution to reject all bids for 2021/2022 Materials and Supplies for the
 Electrical Division.
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On October 26, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:
 20-0471 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora,
 Illinois, commonly known as the "Aurora Zoning Ordinance"
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0658 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, in
 its entirety and repealing conflicting prior enactments
 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

 20-0665 A Resolution Appointing Judy Durham to the Block Grant Working Committee.

 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0



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


 Committee of the Whole
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 November 03, 2020
 5:00 PM


 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: 894 9145 9144

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

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:01p.m. 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.

 Due to technical difficulties, Alderman Saville was not present at the time roll
 was called, however, Alderman Saville entered the meeting via audio-only at
 5:03 p.m. and was present for this meeting two minutes after the meeting was
 called to order and roll was called. Alderman Saville lost meeting connection
 as of 5:29 p.m. and left the meeting.
 Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman
 Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg,
 Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob
 O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent 1 - Alderman Mike Saville




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 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 MEETING

 20-0674 Approval of the Tuesday, October 20, 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: 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

 There were no members of the public present and 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 October 28, 2020
 and Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0672 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Extension of the
 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village
 of Plainfield.
 Alderman Jenkins presented the report of the Building, Zoning and Economic
 Development Committee in the place of Alderman Saville.

 Alex Minnella - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 The Finance Committee Met On October 29, 2020 and Reviewed the Following Items:




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 20-0146 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 HR
 Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $895,105.94, and the
 appropriation of $4,448,257.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the
 East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive)
 Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0634 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to
 purchase properties and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds required
 for the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh
 Drive) Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV, in the amount of $21,500.00.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0655 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Fox Valley Mall Area Tax
 Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0656 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Fox Valley Mall Area Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area,
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0657 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora
 Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment Financing District.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0673 A Resolution authorizing the execution of Phase 2 Design Engineering
 Amendment #1 with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $94,402.31 for the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth
 Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0676 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement 2021 Ford Utility
 Police Interceptor from Currie Motors for $37,183.00.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0696 A Resolution Entering into an Agreement for a Traffic Impact Analysis
 Addendum for Orchard Road and Bushwood Drive Property Access with
 Iteris, Inc.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


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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 October 27, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:

 20-0647 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site
 Consumption licenses (unofficially related to the application from El
 Burrito Loco-Aurora, Inc., d/b/a El Burrito Loco, at 880 N. Farnsworth
 Ave., Aurora, IL 60505).
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0683 Tag Day: Girl Scouts of Northern IL Annual Cookie Program from
 January 6, 2021 to March 31, 2021.
 (INFORMATION ONLY)


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

 The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On October 26, 2020 and Reviewed the
 Following Items:

 20-0629 A Resolution to award a contract to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of
 $182,000 for design engineering services in accordance with Resolution
 R19-053 a Redevelopment Agreement with Aurora Town Center
 Associates for engineering design work associated with Phase I of the
 agreement.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0677 A Resolution to reject all bids for 2021/2022 Materials and Supplies for
 the Electrical Division.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

 The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On October 26, 2020 and
 Reviewed the Following Items:




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 20-0471 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
 Aurora, Illinois, commonly known as the "Aurora Zoning Ordinance"
 Ed Sieben - City of Aurora, presented briefly and responded to questions regarding this
 item.
 Tracey Vacek - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0658 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
 Aurora, in its entirety and repealing conflicting prior enactments
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)


 20-0665 A Resolution Appointing Judy Durham to the Block Grant Working
 Committee.
 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA)




 Alderman Franco presented the following additional updates for the Rules,
 Administration and Procedures Committee:

 1. Update regarding the Committee's discussions of residency requirements for
 Police and Fire employees. Findings made by the RAP Committee are
 available via a memorandum contained in the RAP Committee minutes of
 November 3, 2020. Marty Lyons provided information regarding this issue from
 the financial perspective. Alex Alexandrou provided information regarding
 future steps to be taken by City staff with respect to this issue.

 2. Update regarding staffing for the Aldermen's Office. Hiring for the Chief of
 Staff position is pending due to the City hiring freeze. The search for a
 replacement to fill the open Aldermanic Aide position is ongoing. Alex
 Alexandrou spoke regarding the timing of hiring.

 MAYOR’S REPORT

 Mayor Irvin provided a report regarding the 2020 Election and thanked the Kane,
 Kendall, Will and DuPage County Clerks for their work on this election. Mayor Irvin
 also thanked the citizens for voting in this election.

 STAFF REPORT

 There was no staff report given during this meeting.


 CLOSED SESSION

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




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 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to adjourn the meeting. Prior to adjournment, Alderman Mesiacos
 discussed the City Trick-or-Treating event that was held on October 31, 2020
 and made suggestions regarding next year. Mayor Irvin also briefly discussed
 the City Trick-or-Treating event.

 The motion to adjourn passed by the following vote and the meeting was
 adjourned at 5:51 p.m.:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and 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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