City of Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee met March 3
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairperson Edward J. Bugg
Vice Chair Daniel Barreiro
Alderman Javier Bañuelos
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman-at-Large Will White
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Bugg called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 – Chairperson Edward Bugg, Vice Chair Dan Barreiro, Alderman Javier Bañuelos, Alderwoman Shweta Baid and Alderman-At-Large Will White
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
26-0128 Approval of the minutes from Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Barreiro, seconded by Alderman Bañuelos, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals spoke during public comment regarding the Data Centers: Aurora Anonymous Resident, Laura Evans, Richard Kersch, Russ Whitaker, and Leo Wright.
26-0092 An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by adding “Chapter 50 – Aurora Responsible Data Center Ordinance” and “Chapter 51 – Data Center Privacy Protection Ordinance,” pertaining to performance standards and operational reporting requirements for Data Centers.
John Curley, Chief Development Services Officer, Alison Lindburg, Director of Sustainability, and Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning & Planning presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Barreiro, seconded by Alderman Bañuelos, that this agenda item be forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
26-0098 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 “Alcoholic Liquor”, Sec. 6-2 “Definitions” and Sec. 6-8 “Classifications” of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances.
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk, Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel, and Greg Moore, VP/GM of Hollywood Casino Aurora presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Barreiro, seconded by Alderman-At-Large White, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
26-0115 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Article II “Building Code” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying Section 12-17.1
Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes
John Curley, Chief Development Services Officer, Alison Lindburg, Director of Sustainability, and Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning & Planning presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Barreiro, seconded by Alderman Bañuelos, that this agenda item be forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
26-0124 Discussion of the Process to establish the Salary for Elected Officials.
This Information/Discussion Only was held
HELD
26-0112 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying Section 49-103.3 Definitions and 49-104.3 Conditional Uses and Structures with regards to data center facilities
(PUBLIC HEARING).
This Ordinance was held
26-0114 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying Section 49-103.3 Definitions and Section 49-108.10 “ORI” Office, Research and Light Industry District regarding warehouses and Section 49-108.10 “ORI” Office, Research and Light Industry District, Section 49-109.2 “M-1” Manufacturing District, Limited and Section 49-109.3 “M-2” Manufacturing District, General regarding performance standards (PUBLIC HEARING)
This Ordinance was held
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Bañuelos, seconded by Alderman-At-Large White, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Bugg adjourned the meeting at 4:49 p.m.
Ayes: 5
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