City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole met April 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Attendance
3. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at www.cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.
4. Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion; Items pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda for discussion are listed and voted on separately.
A. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the February 20, 2023 Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
5. Regular Agenda
A. Presentation and Discussion of Connect Transit's Budget, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by David Braun, Connect Transit General Manager, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)
B. Presentation and Discussion of the Bloomington Public Library Expansion and Renovation Project Update, as requested by the Bloomington Public Library. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Jeanne Hamilton, Bloomington Public Library Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)
C. Presentation on the O'Neil Park & Pool Project Status , as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Eric Veal, Parks & Recreation Department Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)
D. Presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Disproportionately Impacted Small Business Rehabilitation Grants, the ARPA Socio-Economic Non-Profit Grants, and the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Grants Programs in Furtherance of the ARPA, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Melissa Hon, Economic & Community Development Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)
E. Presentation and Discussion on a Draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Michael Hurt, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)
F. Presentation of Diversity Procurement Proposal, as requested by the Administration Department and the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Michael Hurt, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)
6. City Manager's Report
7. Executive Session
A. Settlement of Claim – Section 2(c)(12) of 5 ILCS 120 (10 min)
B. Semi-Annual Review of Minutes - Section 2(c)(21) of 5 ILCS 120 (30 min)
8. Adjournment
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