Committee reports place multiple items on consent; appointments referred back to committee and closed session approved

Committee chairs summarized recent committee meetings and recommended multiple items for placement on the city council consent agenda, and the Committee of the Whole took procedural steps on appointments and a closed‑session motion.

Minutes approval: The Committee approved minutes for Jan. 20, 2026 (item 26‑0048) by voice vote, recorded as 11–0 in favor.

Consent recommendations: Chairs reported consent recommendations for items including (representative list from committee reports):

- BZ&E: Final plat revisions and subdivision establishment for properties at 580 and 560 Exchange Court (Loaves And Fishes / Meridian 7). (SEG 714–733)
- Finance: Memorandum of understanding with Fox Valley Music Foundation for Mundy Park use (26‑0017); acceptance of donation of personal protective equipment from T Innovations valued at $360,000 (26‑0018); acceptance of an Illinois match grant for the Aurora Farmers Market (mayor 26‑0054). (SEG 755–775)
- PHST: One‑year vehicle rental agreement with EAN Services LLC for undercover/enterprise vehicles (bid acceptance); veterinary services contracts with Oswego Animal Hospital, Bristol Veterinary Clinic and Radiant Veterinary for Aurora Animal Care and Control. (SEG 788–806)
- I&T / procurement: Site investigation contract with Pearl Graham ($135,380) for 720 North Broadway to prepare IEPA reports; HVAC improvements contract for the development service center ($664,500); unit‑price purchase for water meters. (SEG 819–864)

Appointments and referrals: RAP reported five nominees for the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council but staff identified that one resume (Jose Jesus Cervantes in the report) was not available for committee review. Alderman Munoz moved—and another alderman seconded—to refer the appointments back to RAP for further review; the item was sent back to committee for follow‑up. RAP also discussed a proposed expansion of a sustainability advisory board from seven to nine members, but staff/legal said the ordinance limits membership to seven; that item was held and will be corrected before advancing. (SEG 875–1190)

Closed session: The Committee voted to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation under Section 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. A roll call recorded 11 yes, 0 no; motion carried. (SEG 1201–1241)

No binding ordinances or final adoptions that required immediate roll‑call recorded beyond the closed‑session vote; many items were placed on the consent agenda for the next city council meeting or referred for additional documentation and review.