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City Hall - 2nd Floor Council City of Aurora Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday December 13, 2016 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2016 16-01156 Approval of the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve and file the minutes from the November 22, 2016 City Council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATION 16-01190 Recognition of the National Achievement received by the Illinois Math and Science Academy. This Recognition to the Illinois Math and Science Academy was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco 16-00781 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development on the Property located at 407 S. Lake Street. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O16-082 16-00782 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for a Gas Station (2381) Use on Lot 1 of Marshalls Addition Subdivision located at 407 S. Lake Street being the west side of Lake Street between Gale Street and Prairie Street. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-374 16-01021 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer repair materials . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-375 16-01027 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company's bid for the purchase of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel for the Central Garage Fueling Station. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-376 16-01048 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Traffic Control Corporation for Central System Inspection and Maintenance . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-377 16-01074 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-378 16-01083 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for J. B. Industries - New Water Service - 601 N. Farnsworth Av. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-379 16-01084 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 1500 N. Farnsworth Av. Daycare . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-380 16-01096 A Resolution Approving of a change order in the amount of $111,913 for final payment to Thorne Electric Company for the New York Street and Galena Blvd two way conversion. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-381 16-01097 A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Resolution R15-261 Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement between the City of Aurora and JTE Family Properties, LLC for the Property Located at 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, Illinois This Resolution was approved. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from this item. Enactment No: R16-382 16-01101 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-383 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16-00924 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Telecommunications Facilities and Services" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that the ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: O16-083 16-00925 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Article X of the Aurora Code Of Ordinances entitled "Construction of Facilities in the Public Rights of Way" A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: O16-084 16-01030 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2016 - #3) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Revision to Section 108 Economic Development Program Activity Description (PUBLIC HEARING). Mayor O'Connor requested that this item be considered with related items 16-01137 and 16-00138. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to move the item down in the order of the agenda to be considered at the end of the Unfinished Business portion of the agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote. Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff, spoke to summarize the item for members of City Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-386 16-01089 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #188 Children’s Learning Adventure, DuPage County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING) . City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: O16-085 16-01090 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #189 Unilock Chicago, Inc., Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING). Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: O16-086 16-01091 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #190 Sequel - 998 Corporate Boulevard, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING) . Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: O16-087 16-01108 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 Beginning January 1, 2017 And Ending December 31, 2017 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING) . Brian Caputo, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of the proposed budget. Mayor O'Connor opened the public hearing for this item. The Mayor asked if there were any speakers for the hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to address City Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. Alderman Irvin posed questions regarding the presention and Dr. Caputo answered the questions. Alderman Johnson posed questions and made comments regarding the budget proposed. Dr. Caputo, Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer and Ken Schroth, Public Works Director responded. Mayor O'Connor, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Franco, Alderman Mervine and Alderman Bugg responded to comments made and thanked the Finance Department and Committee for their work in creating the budget as presented. Mayor O'Connor motioned and was seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to call the item to question. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Nay - 1 - Alderman Johnson A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson Enactment No: O16-088 16-01137 A Resolution Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Aurora, The Aurora Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority and Aurora Arts Center Developer LLC for the Property Located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Commercial Project. Alderman Mervine disclosed he had worked with Kirk Albinson, a project manager at Community Builders, who is involved with the project in the past. He stated this past relationship does not create a conflict with the present project. Alderman Irvin asked questions regarding the item and clarified the funding and expected effects from the project. His questions were addressed by Will Woodley, City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 Director of Development at Community Builders, and Rick Guzman, Assistant Chief of Staff. Alderman Saville spoke briefly in favor of the item. Carie Anne Ergo provided additional background information on the project. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-384 16-01138 A Resolution authorizing the execution of development agreement with Aurora revitalization owner LLC for the property located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Residential Project. Alderman Saville thanked the developers working on the project. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson Enactment No: R16-385 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 16-01183 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 11 of Orchard Road Business Park Subdivision located at 2410 Bushwood Drive being the southwest corner of Orchard Road and Bushwood Drive for a Car Wash, Multiple Bay (2833) Use (Shine Bright Car Wash - 16-01183 / SG12/2-16.070-Fpn - JM - Ward 5) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) BILLS 16-01188 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2016 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco SPEAKERS There were no members of the public wishing to address members of City Council at the meeting. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN Mayor O'Connor spoke regarding the budget process thanking the Finance Committee,Finance Department and other Departments involved with the creation of the 2017 City Budget. Alderman Bugg commented on the Dean Richards live radio broadcast at The Paramount Theater this past week. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to adjourn the City Council meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 P.M. City of Aurora Page 8