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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 March 26, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Juany Garza PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 19-0228 Approval of the Tuesday, March 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to appoint Officer Brian as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-0245 Presentation of donations to the Aurora Strong Fund This Presentation was discussed and filed 19-0234 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Disbursement of Funds Raised Directly by the City of Aurora and Through the Aurora Strong Go Fund Me Account on an Equal Basis to the Families of the Victims and City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 the One Surviving Victim of the Pratt Industries Shooting Incident . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend the rules to act on this item. The motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, 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: R19-069 PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge read a statement regarding Public Consent the following addressed members of City Council: Tyler Turdici, Associate Pastor of Oasis Christian Church, spoke against abortion. Mary Ann Vincent spoke regarding the events related to fundraising for Aurora Strong and asked about the residency requirement for department heads. There were no further speakers. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 19-0173 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Jamal Scott and Patrick Ruffolo as At-Large Representatives, Reappointing Joe Henning, Christine Goerlich Weber and Peter Aguilar as At-Large Representatives and Bill Donnell as Municipal Representative to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, 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: R19-070 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0903 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $52,801.28 with HR Green, Inc. for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II Engineering. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-071 19-0051 An Ordinance Amending Articles VII (Criminal Nuisance Abatement) and VIII (Noise Abatement) of Chapter 29 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-012 19-0098 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Aldermen" . This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-013 19-0133 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial - PH II. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-072 19-0149 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Point B Communications for Public Relations, Marketing, Branding and Communications Services for Services Rendered in 2018. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-073 19-0153 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nick & Mike Fresh Market, LLC dba El Palenque at 363 N. Farnsworth, Aurora, Illinois). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-074 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 19-0154 A Resolution to award the rental of crowd control barricades for parades to United Rent-A-Fence, Addison, IL . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-075 19-0157 A Resolution requesting approval for the Innovation and Core Services Department to submit a grant application to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, seeking $35,709 for laptop computers and other technology for the soon-to-open Thrive Collaborative Center . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-076 19-0158 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507-0998 in the amount of $676,625 .00 for the 2019 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-077 19-0164 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora University - Dining Hall. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-078 19-0166 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 4th Program Year (2018) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-079 19-0167 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial - Road Improvements. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-080 19-0171 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to act on behalf of the City when the governing documents of a condo or homeowner's association require the City's consent as a prerequisite to the Association's adoption or recording of any amendments to such governing documents. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-081 19-0175 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for the Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 19-01) for a Two Year Contract with a one year optional extension. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-082 19-0181 A Resolution to award a contract to WBK Engineering, LLC in the amount of $42,080.00 for the LOMR for Fox River Floodway project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-083 19-0183 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Plan and Project . This Reports/Studies was adopted. Enactment No: O19-018 19-0186 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of one (1) additional and nine (9) replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-084 19-0187 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into agreements with Crescent Electric Supply, 517 S River Street, Aurora, IL and SolarMax LED, Inc., 3080 12th St, Riverside, CA 92507 in the amounts of $173,582.00 and $66,850.74, respectively, for the purchase of LED Street Lights. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-085 19-0188 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement at 1155-1167 North Farnsworth Avenue This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-086 19-0189 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #197, Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision, (347 S. Gladstone Avenue) Aurora, Illinois, Kane County and providing for a public hearing City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 and other procedures in connection therewith. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-014 19-0190 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #198, Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B, Lots 19, 401, 403, (Vacant Lots: 2350 Frieder Lane) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County and providing for a public hearing and other procedures in connection therewith . This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-015 19-0197 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelolpment Project Area. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-016 19-0200 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area). This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0159 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of video surveillance camera related hardware, software and professional installation services for the Aldermen’s Offices under a National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $29,825 with CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL . Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer, provided an overview of the proposal and answered questions regarding the City's purchasing procedures and staffing of the purchasing division. The following Aldermen participated in the discussion on the item: Alderman Lofchie requested more local participation in purchasing and suggested that the purchasing division may be short staffed, Alderman O'Connor supported the project and purchasing process taken for the item, Alderman Saville stated his support of the proposal, Alderman Hart-Burns stated her support for the project, and Alderman Bugg stated his support of the project and the manner for developing the pricing. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, 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: R19-087 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville,to allow for the City Council to Suspend the Rules to consider the item on the agenda under New Business. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 19-0238 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Revised Real Estate Purchase and Development Agreement with Mora Asian Fusion Bolingbrook, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property located at 43 E Galena Ave. in the City of Aurora, commonly known as the "Vargas Building." David Dibo, Director of Economic Development, and Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer spoke regarding the item and answered questions of Alderman Mervine. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, 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: R19-088 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-0227 Requesting a Plan Description Revision to the Special Use Planned Development on the property located north of Hafenrichter Road, east of Barrington Drive, and west of Whitethorn Drive (Pulte Group - 19-0227 / WH05/1-18.151-Ppn/Psd/PD/R - JM - Ward 9) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0239 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on the property located at 1500 Southlawn Avenue and 1501 Southlawn Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned Development (Aurora University - 19-0239 / AU20/3-19.037-SUPD - TV - Ward 5) City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 26, 2019 This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0240 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the Parolini Music Center located at 1330 Marseillaise Place (Aurora University - 19-0240 / AU20/4-19.047-Fpn - TV - Ward 4) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council BILLS 19-0244 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was not a need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Submitted by: __________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8