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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday March 01, 2022 5:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to allow Alderwoman Hart-Burns to participate in this meeting remotely per section 2-80. The motion carried by voice vote and Alderwoman Hart-Burns was allowed to participate in this meeting via Zoom. Present 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns , Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward J. Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, and Mayor Richard Irvin MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 22-0137 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present and wishing to present public comment to the Committee of the Whole. City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On February 23, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-1030 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Integrated Development II Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of R-5A on Lot 2A of the Second Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located at the northeast corner of Fox Valley Mall, south of New York Street and west of Route 59 Tracey Vacek, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, introduced Matt Phillips from Integrated Development Group. Mr. Phillips presented an overview regarding items 21-1030, 21-1032, 21-1033 and 22-0083. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-1032 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lot 2A of the Second Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 on property located at the northeast corner of Fox Valley Mall, south of New York Street and west of Route 59 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development Resolution 21-1033 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Lot 1, Lot 3 and Lot 4 of The First Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 located at northeast corner of Fox Valley Mall, south of New York Street, west of Route 59 and establishing The Second Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Subdivision, Unit No. 1 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable). PDFNL 22-010 22-0083 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lots 1A, 2A, and 3A of The Second Resubdivision of Fox Valley East Region I Unit No. 1, located at northeast corner of Fox Valley Mall, S. of New York Street and W. of Route 59 This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable). PDFNL 22-011 City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Finance Committee Met On February 24, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0138 An Ordinance making minor amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora 75th Street and Ogden Avenue Tax Increment Financing District. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 21-0719 A Resolution authorizing an agreement with TinkRworks LLC for the provision of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) training in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, introduced the CEO of TinkRworks, LLC, Dr. Anu Mahajan. Dr. Mahajan presented an overview of the STEAM Academy in Aurora. Harish Ananthapadmanabhan, Founder of APS Training Academy, responded to questions regarding this item. Simon Rodriguez, Youth Services Manager - City of Aurora, responded briefly regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0039 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) and to Induce Development Interest on a portion of currently City-Owned land on the west bank of the Fox River north of Downtown Aurora called the River and Vine TIF, and as authorized under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74-.4-1 and 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-3(q). (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0141 A Resolution requesting to approve the purchase of additional licenses of VETRO FiberMap from VETRO, Inc., Portland, ME 04101, for an amount not to exceed $82,716 for a two-year term. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0142 A Resolution requesting approval of a three-year agreement with NetMotion Software, Inc., Seattle, for virtual private network software for an amount not to exceed $307,645.00. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On February 22, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0129 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Night Market Group, LLC d/b/a 9 Bar at 1330 N Orchard Rd #108, Aurora). [Ward 5] (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0133 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2022 Annual Action Plan and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments (2022-#1) to the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Annual Action Plan Funding Recommendations (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Infrastructure and Technology Committee meeting scheduled for February 21, 2022 was cancelled. REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On February 15, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 21-0839 An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the licensure of retailers engaged in the business of selling certain vapor and alternate tobacco and nicotine products. Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 22-0114 A Resolution approving the appointment of a new member to the African American Heritage Advisory Board. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 22-0115 A Resolution approving the appointment of members to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0116 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of the Member of the city's Administrative Boards including the Building Code Board of Appeals; and the Permanent Building & Fire Code Committee. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Report. Mayor Irvin announced that the State of the City Address will be held at the Paramount Theatre on March 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Irvin discussed that March is Women's History Month and recognized the women who are currently serving on the City Council: Alderwoman Garza, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid. STAFF REPORT 22-0158 Aurora STEAM Academy Impact & Outcomes 2021 | Staff Report This report was presented in conjunction with item 21-0719. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Submitted by: ____________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 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 6