Committee of the Whole

City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday July 19, 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 5:03 p.m. and the roll was called. Present 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, 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 Absent 1 - Alderman Bill Donnell MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 22-0535 Approval of Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council at this meeting. REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On July 13, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0545 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the Property located at 1427 N. Farnsworth Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60505 (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2022 Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development Resolution 22-0470 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2A of the Second 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 for a senior housing development This P&D Resolution was finalized (appealable). REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee Met On July 14, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0538 An Ordinance designating the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment Financing district redevelopment project area. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0539 An Ordinance approving the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment District redevelopment project area redevelopment plan and project. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0541 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0548 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora Approving Certain Minor Changes to the Eligibility Study and Report and to the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the East River Bend Tax Increment Financing District Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(a) (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0440 A Resolution Approving a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance audit by Crowe LLP, 225 West Wacker Dr, Suite 2600, Chicago, Il 60606-1224 for total amount not to exceed $65,000.00. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0467 A Resolution setting local fees imposed on video gaming operations. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2022 22-0531 A Resolution authorizing the creation of the Finish Line Grant Program to be administered by the City and accepting the transfer of funds previously paid to Invest Aurora for similar purposes. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0533 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the approved redevelopment agreement (R22-0223) with the Windfall Group LLC regarding 309 N River Street. Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item and answered questions. Alderman Franco and Alderman Mesiacos had questions regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0536 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the assignment of a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Craft Urban, LLC in the amount of $100,000, from Invest Aurora. Elle Withall, Downtown Development Director with Mayor's Office of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented on this item. Alderman Woerman recused himself from this item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 22-0543 A Resolution authorizing a Finish Line Grant Agreement with Wyckwood House, LLC in the amount of $71,000. Elle Withall, Downtown Development Director with Mayor's Office of Economic Development - City of Aurora, presented on this item. Alderman Woerman recused himself from this item. (PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS) 22-0551 A Resolution authorizing the creation and funding of the Re-Start Retention Grant Program. Alderman Woerman had a question regarding this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 22-0553 Update on pay scale for Training Division Employees. (INFORMATION ONLY) REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On July 12, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2022 22-0507 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales (Gas Station/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Casey's Retail Company at 330 N Eola Rd). [Ward 8] (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On July 11, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0519 A Resolution approving Tidy Up Experts, LLC as the janitorial services provider for the Aurora Police Department Complex from September 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023 with the option of three (3), one (1) year extensions upon mutual agreement. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On July 5, 2022 and Reviewed the Following Items: 22-0524 A Resolution approving the appointment of Elizabeth Diederich, Alexandra Engelhardt, Meredith Lindgren, and David Givens to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) NEW BUSINESS 22-0550 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189203815 and Claim #189417752-001. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2022 MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor's Report was done before Public Comment. Mayor Irvin recognized C.O.P. Officer Will Whitfield for his community engagement work. Clayton Muhammad, Mayor's Office of Community Affairs - City of Aurora presented a recap on the "Christmas in July" event held in support of Mutual Ground and introduced Officer Whitfield. Officer Whitfield gave remarks regarding the "Christmas in July" event, the goals, results and supplies raised. A check made payable to Mutual Ground was provided to Kathy Melone, Advancement Director for Mutual Ground. Ms. Melone gave remarks regarding Mutual Ground and what these funds would help them do. Mayor Irvin announced Officer Whitfeld has been awarded the Mayor's MVP award for his community work and initiative on this event. ALDERMAN'S CORNER Alderwoman Hart-Burns presented a report regarding Ward 7. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. Submitted by: __________________________________________ Maria Socorro Flores, Deputy 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 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2022 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