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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday August 22, 2017 6:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Irvin began the meeting at 6:05 P.M. with the Pledge of Alleigiance. INVOCATION The Invocation was performed by Pastor Johnny McGowan from Gayles Memorial Church. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present: 13 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 17-00775 Approval of the Tuesday, August 8, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote with an abstention by Alderman Mesiacos. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 17-00724 2017 National Night Out Recognition . A Presentation for National Night Out was made recognizing the various City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 neighborhood groups citywide that participated in the event. 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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 17-00477 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Downzoning Property located at 753 Liberty Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O17-054 17-00541 An Ordinance Vacating an Ingress/Egress Easement on the Property located at 4020-4090 East New York Street, North of New York Street and West of Station Boulevard, in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois 60504 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O17-055 17-00542 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for Transitional Care-Aurora Subdivision Located at the Northwest Corner of New York Street and Station Boulevard This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-256 17-00543 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Transitional Care-Aurora Subdivision located north of New York Street, west of Station Boulevard for a Nursing, Supervision, and other Rehabilitative Services (6320) Use This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-257 17-00611 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Parking Facilities, Non-Residential (4170) Use on a portion of the property at 659 S. Elmwood Drive located along Hartford Avenue This Ordinance was adopted. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 Enactment No: O17-056 17-00612 An Ordinance Granting a Setback Requirement Variance pursuant to Section 10.5 for property located at 659 S. Elmwood Drive being the west side of Elmwood Drive between Rathbone Avenue and Ridgeway Avenue This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O17-057 17-00645 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 2 for Unit 1 of the Orchard Lake Development Subdivision located at 2275 W. Galena Boulevard for a Retail Sales or Service (2100) Use This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-258 17-00646 An Ordinance An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Downzoning Property located at 730 Columbia Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O17-058 17-00680 A Resolution Establishing the Aurora Youth Council . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-259 17-00681 A Resolution Authorizing a Circus License to Circo Hermanos Vazques for a Circus at the Fox Valley Mall , 195 Fox Valley Center, September 1 - 5 and September 7 - 11, 2017 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-260 17-00694 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the amount of $51.49 Per Ton for the 2017-2018 Season . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-261 17-00695 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Poly USA, Inc. - 821 N. Russell Av. This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 Enactment No: R17-262 17-00705 A Resolution to Modify City of Aurora Municipal Codes that Make Reference to Persons with Disabilities . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-263 17-00713 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with National Power Rodding Corporation the amount of three hundred forty-one thousand, eight hundred dollars and zero cents ($341,800.00) for the Sanitary Sewer Heavy Cleaning Contract. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-264 17-00722 A Resolution for the acceptance of improvements and waiving the maintenance period for Wayside Cross Ministries - 215 E. New York St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-265 17-00727 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for PTI Building Addition - 2655 White Oak Cir. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-266 17-00730 A Resolution to accept a donation of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) equipment from the Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Chicago Parts Distribution Center . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-267 17-00742 A Resolution Seeking Approval for Municipal Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prosecution Process Services by the Law Offices of Kimberly M. DiGiovanni LTD. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R17-268 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 17-00672 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #193 M14 Hoops Basketball Facility, Church Road & Bilter Road, Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith (PUBLIC HEARING). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O17-060 17-00715 An Ordinance Approving Second Amendment to Ordinance O14-097, an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Fox Island Apartments LLC for Properties Located at 7 South Stolp, 33-35 South Stolp, and 77 South Stolp Avenue Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, and John Curley, Director of Building and Permits, spoke regarding the agreement and the buildings subject to the agreement. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O17-059 17-00759 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Administration". Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer, made a presentation of the item and answered subsequent questions. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine to forward the item to the Government Operations Committee with a susequent return to the Committee of the Whole on Spetember 5, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 2- Alderman Franco and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O17-063 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, to Suspend the Rules and consider items under New Business on the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 17-00777 A Resolution Recertification of IMRF eligibility for all elected positions participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R17-270 17-00786 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Alisia Lewis as the Director of Human Resources. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bugg Enactment No: R17-271 17-00787 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Ken Schroth as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R17-272 17-00788 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of John Curley as the Chief Development Services Officer. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 this agenda item be held at City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R17-292 17-00789 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Adrienne Holloway as the Chief Innovation Officer. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be held at City Council. The motion carried by the following vote Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R17-293 17-00790 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Richard Veenstra as Corporation Counsel. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R17-273 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 17-00780 Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lot 1 of St Paul's Lutheran Church Subdivision located at 85 S. Constitution Drive being west of Constitution Drive, south of Galena Boulevard for a Religious Institutions (6400) and Educational services (6100) Use (St. Paul Lutheran Church - 17-00780 / AU19/1-16.092-Fpn/R-Su/R - AM - Ward 5) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) 17-00781 Requesting approval of a Special Use Revision to extend the use of the six (6) Modular Classroom Units until September 2018 on the Property located at 85 S. Constitution Drive (St. Paul Lutheran Church - 17-00781 / AU19/1-16.092-Fpn/R-Su/R - AM - Ward 5) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2017 REPORT 17-00756 Treasurer's Report - July 2017 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bohman, that th report be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 17-00795 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to allow member of the public to address City Council. The motion carried by a voice vote. The following addressed City Council: Martin Luna from Simply Destinee spoke regarding the September "Shine the Light on Suicide with Street Art" Project Margie Logman spoke regarding the noise from the River Edge concert on Sunday, August 20th CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco to move to Closed Session following the City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Submitted by: ___________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8