Committee of the Whole

City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room B 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday January 08, 2019 5:00 PM RESCHEDULED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 FOLLOWED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2ND FLOOR, CITY HALL, 44 E. DOWNER PLACE ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. and the roll was called. Present 13 - Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor, and Mayor Richard Irvin PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public wishing to address members of the City Council. PRESENTATIONS REPORT OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Planning & Development Committee Met On Thursday, December 27, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items: 18-1161 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement located south of Ferry Road and east of Frieder Lane (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-006 City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items: 18-0445 A Resolution Amending All Fees Pertaining to Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Towing Services". Aurora Police Officer, Matt Fichtel and Assistant Chief of Staff, Alex Voigt, spoke briefly regarding the item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R19-008 18-0987 A Resolution to accept the bids for the 2019/2020 Electrical Materials and Supplies for the Electrical Division . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-002 18-1041 A Resolution to Approve the partial Contract from Ray O'Herron's for Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically sweatshirts and Group 4 Polo Shirts and to Approve the partial Contract from JCM Uniforms for Group 1 Work/Dress Uniforms and Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically the Gerber and Flying Cross Spectrum Jackets for the Fire Department 2019. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-003 18-1055 A Resolution to accept a bid from Utility Dynamics establishing unit rates for the 2019/2020 Electrical Services and establish an open Purchase Order not to exceed $125,000 annually to support the City’s Electrical Division. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-004 18-1129 A resolution to enter into Land Lease Agreement with Ameresco, Inc., 111 Speen Street, Suite 410, Framingham, MA, 01710 for the development and construction of a Solar Photovoltaic Generation Facility . This Resolution was (HELD) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items: 18-1134 A Parking Study for Cerena Court. Ward 10, Alderman Lofchie. (INFORMATION ONLY) 18-1135 A Parking Study for 837 Columbia Street. Ward 2, Alderman Garza. (INFORMATION ONLY) REPORT OF THE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, December 17, 2018 and Reviewed the Following Items: 18-1111 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 645 N. Elmwood Dr. - Retail Strip . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-005 REPORT OF THE SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Special Ordinance Committee Met On Wednesday, December 19, 2018. There are no items to report. NEW BUSINESS 18-1155 A Resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City commonly known as 594 Fifth Ave, Aurora, Illinois to Trinidad Cervantes and Jose Carlos Saucedo in the amount of $81,000.00 . This Resolution was (HELD) 18-1163 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Jessica Kalal as Assistant Corporation Counsel. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Enactment No: R19-007 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin wished everyone a Happy New Year to all attending the meeting. Mayor Irvin expressed sympathy regarding the recent passing of Mayor Weisner. He provided an overview of the arrangements and expressed his gratitude and respect for the legacy he left the City of Aurora. Aldermen were provided an opportunity to remember Mayor Weisner. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 18-1053 A Resolution Appointing Brian Failing, Fawn Clarke Peterson, Charlie Zine, Jeff Palmquist, Fernando Castrejon, Clara Diaz and Karen Christensen to the City of Aurora FoxWalk Overlay District Design Review Committee. This Resolution was referred to the City Council Enactment No: R19-001 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor to adjourn this meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 P.M. Submitted by: __________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, 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. City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 City of Aurora Page 5