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City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room B 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday February 19, 2019 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 5:06 P.M. and the roll was called. Present 12 - Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, 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 Absent 1 - Alderman Juany Garza MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 19-0119 Approval of the Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge provided a brief statement regarding public comment the following addressed City Council: Brian Dahl, Fox Valley Building and Construction Trades Council President spoke regarding the support of the items 19-0106 and 19-0108 and encouraged the use of local companies to perform the work. No further speakers were present. PRESENTATION 19-0129 Fox Valley Developer's Project Update. Fox Valley Developers, LLC representatives Michael Poulakidas and Russ Woerman provided an update to the project at previous site of the Copley Hospital. (INFORMATION ONLY) City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 19-0097 Presentation on downtown housing study. David Dibo, Economic Development Director, introduced the downtown housing study performed for the City of Aurora by Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. A pre-recorded presentation was made by Laurie Volk. (INFORMATION ONLY). REPORT OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Planning & Development Committee Met On February 14, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items: 19-0005 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record Providing for ORI(S) Office, Research, and Light Industrial District with a Special Use zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road and north of the Prairie Path being Vacant Land in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois 60502 Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O19-008 19-0007 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement, located south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road and north of the Prairie Path, to be incorporated under the existing MTJ, LLC Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of ORI Office, Research, and Light Industrial District Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O19-010 19-0008 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the MTJ, LLC Plan Description on 8.09 acres on the property located at 1949 County Line Road being south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road and north of the Prairie City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Path Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O19-011 19-0009 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat incorporating property into Lot 1 and 2 of Madden Molitor Subdivision located at 1949 County Line Road being south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road, and north of the Prairie Path, and establishing Lot 1 and 2 of Madden Molitor Resubdivision Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R19-067 19-0010 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Lot 1 and 2 of Madden Molitor Resubdivision located at 1949 County Line Road being south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road, and north of the Prairie Path for Paving and Related Businesses use Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: R19-068 19-0102 A Resolution of the City of Aurora Pledging to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to Reduce Emissions and Adapt to Climate Change in a Consistent and Complimentary Manner to National Level Climate Protection Efforts. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-052 The Planning & Development Committee held a Special Meeting on February 19, 2019 and discussed the Items: 19-0006 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located south of Diehl Road, east of County Line Road and north of the Prairie Path to the City of Aurora, Illinois, pursuant to an Approved Annexation City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Agreement Jill Morgan, Planner, spoke regarding items 19-0005, 19-0006, 19-0007, 19-0008, 19-0009 and 19-0010 the project that is being proposed by the petitioner, Greg Campbell at Abby Paving. He spoke regarding the need of his company to expand their business. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) Enactment No: O19-009 18-0325 An Ordinance providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Commonwealth Edison Company for a sanitary sewer easement on the property at generally located south of Diehl Road and east of N. Eola Road (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O19-003 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items: 19-0055 A Resolution authorizing the 2019 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup Program for Wards 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 10 and Shred Events in the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th Wards in the City of Aurora . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-042 19-0061 A Resolution to approve the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street. There will be a yearly charge of $28.94 per pole ($57.88). Attachment base fee will increase 3% per year. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-044 19-0065 A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-045 City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 19-0066 A Resolution Ratification for payment for the remainder of 2018 to Deena Traina, for consulting services provided to the Animal Care and Control Division, not to exceed $26,500 . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-046 19-0067 A Resolution Authorizing Ward 10 Residential Grant Program (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-047 19-0071 A Resolution to purchase a used 2008 Vermeer TG7000 tub grinder from Vermeer-Illinois Inc. for $500,000.00. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-049 19-0076 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept unit price proposals from Alvarez, Inc., Arborworks LLC and Homer Tree Care, Inc. for Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, and Stump Grinding not to exceed $100,000 per year for years 2019 through 2022 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-051 19-0081 An Ordinance Reserving 2019 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O19-004 19-0093 An Ordinance Deleting Certain Property from the Redevelopment Project Area for the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District No. 1. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: O19-005 19-0104 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Aurora Town Center Associates, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property located adjacent to the intersection of Ogden Ave. and 75th St. in the City of Aurora . David Dibo, Economic Development Director, spoke regarding the project being proposed. Laura Hester, VP VP of Senior Housing at Cedarwood Development spoke regarding the project plan. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 Enactment No: R19-053 19-0106 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with UEP Aurora, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property located at 2 N Broadway in the City of Aurora, commonly known as the "Terminal Building." David Dibo, Economic Development Director and John Curley, Chief Development Officer spoke regarding the proposed project. Urban Equity Properties, represented by Jeff Orduno gave an overview of the project. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-054 19-0108 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with UEP Keystone, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property located at 30 S Stolp Ave. in the City of Aurora, commonly known as the "Keystone Building." David Dibo, Economic Development Director and John Curley, Chief Development Officer spoke regarding the proposed project. Urban Equity Properties, represented by Jeff Orduno gave an overview of the project. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-055 19-0109 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Real Estate Purchase and Development Agreement with Mora Asian Fusion Bolingbrook, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property located at 43 E Galena Ave. in the City of Aurora, commonly known as the "Vargas Building." David Dibo, Economic Development Director, introduced the representatives present from Mora, Jason Morales, Janet Alikpala. John Curley, Chief Development Officer spoke briefly regarding the project. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-056 19-0095 Requesting a discussion for an upcoming grant submittal to the State of Illinois to improve accessibility for disabled patrons at RiverEdge Park. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Government Operations Committee Met On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items: City of Aurora Page 6 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 18-1105 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2019 Legislative Session. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-041 19-0074 A Resolution Approving a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Aurora and the City of Elgin . Lt. Robinson and Lt. Ahlgren spoke regarding the proposed agreement. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-050 19-0046 A Parking Study for Westbrook Drive. Ward 1 0, Alderman Lofchie. (INFORMATION ONLY) 19-0047 A Parking Study for Barrington Drive (W) , Ward 9, Alderman Bugg. (INFORMATION ONLY) 19-0062 Tag Day: Wayside Cross Ministries wants to raise awareness that Wayside Cross accepts donations of used furniture/clothing, etc. For support of our community programs. Locations will be various subdivisions and neighborhoods. The dates of campaign will be from May to November 2019 . (INFORMATION ONLY) 19-0087 A Parking Study for 560 Rosewood Avenue . Ward 4, Alderman Donnell. (INFORMATION ONLY) REPORT OF THE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee Met On Monday, February 11, 2019 and Reviewed the Following Items: 19-0060 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to renew the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District to provide maintenance services for the Combined Sewer Overflow Treatment Facility located at 400 N. Broadway, Aurora IL . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-043 City of Aurora Page 7 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 19-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to renew an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District for work related to the City's combined sewer overflows. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Enactment No: R19-048 MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin stated he did not have a typical report. He spoke regarding the active shooter situation that occurred on Friday, February 15, 2019 within the City of Aurora. He thanked the first responders from Aurora and the surrounding governmental groups who answered the call for assistance. Aldermen shared their sentiments regarding the event. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS STAFF REPORT CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 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. City of Aurora Page 8 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final February 19, 2019 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 9