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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 May 28, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Sherman Jenkins PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE MEETINGS OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAY 14, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 19-0419 Approval of the Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. 19-0462 Approval of the Tuesday, May 14, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 19-0466 Presentation of the 2019 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This Presentation was discussed and filed. 19-0475 Recognition of Internationally acclaimed artist, Wendell Minor This Recognition was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge made a brief statement, the following persons addressed members of City Council: Mary Goetsch spoke against the speed limits at Commons. There were no further speakers. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 19-0432 A Resolution Appointing Bethzaida Kunitzer and Mirna Lopez-Rivera to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-147 19-0433 A Resolution Appointing Jose Cervantes to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-148 19-0439 A Resolution Appointing Tim Hoppa to the Aurora Civic Center Authority Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-149 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor 19-0277 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Nantucket Road, Huntington Drive, and Coventry Place, for the property located at 1240 Nantucket Road, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (Arbor West, LLC - 19-0277 / AU09/3-18.153-Fsd/R/V - SB - Ward 6) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-030 19-0318 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to purchase three new hydraulic backhoe hammers from Altorfer CAT off the Sourcewell (formally NJPA) purchasing agreement. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-150 19-0327 A Resolution Amending the Aurora Municipal Airport Advisory Board By-Laws. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-151 19-0332 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase three Toshiba multi-function color copier and two Toshiba multi-function black & white copiers and quarterly maintenance from The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract through Kopy Kat Imaging, Aurora, Illinois for the Aurora Police Department Police Headquarters. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-152 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 19-0337 An Ordinance Annexing the Property located at 1109 South State Street to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-031 19-0346 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup emergency generator and transfer switch, completion all related required work at fire station 5, from Frank Marshall Electric of Aurora, IL, and project management services from Kluber, Inc., in the amounts of $ 177,700.00 and $ 22,600.00, respectively . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-153 19-0359 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Grand Army of the Republic Museum Lower Level Remodel Project to Swedberg & Associates, Inc.of Sycamore, Illinois in the Amount of $221,299 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-154 19-0364 A Resolution approving intergovernmental agreements between the City of Aurora and other local agencies to use the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) equipment for the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-155 19-0366 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of Sugar Grove . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-156 19-0371 A Resolution requesting approval to accept the proposal from LSA Planning to create the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and to update the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan in the amount of $28,940. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-157 19-0374 A Resolution to enter into a Farm Lease Agreement with Galusha Farm, LLC, 27 W 217 Galusha Road, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, for 19.5 tillable acres of farm land located near the southeast intersection of Liberty City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 Street and Sartor Lane. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-158 19-0375 A Resolution authorizing Lines of Credit (LOC) with Old Second Bank and Fifth Third Bank for a not to exceed amount of $10.0 million at each institution. This resolution will authorize the use of $6.8 million of the approved LOCs for currently approved Redevelopment Agreement Funding and authorize the use of $2.0 million in land sale proceeds from the Golf Fund. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-159 19-0379 A Resolution for the purchase a Hostage/Crisis communication system from 836 Technologies to be used by the Aurora Police Department Special Response Team Crisis/Hostage Negotiators. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-160 19-0384 A Resolution to reject all bids for Asbestos Abatement at Masonic Temple, Fox Valley Inn, and Motel 6 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-161 19-0385 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Youngren's Inc., 736 New Haven Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506 in the amount of $113,965 for new HVAC infrastructure required as part of the renovation of the 2nd Floor Bridge within the Development Services Center located at 77 S. Broadway This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-162 19-0386 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Valley Electrical Contractor, 4485 IL-71, Oswego, IL 60543 in the amount of $137,300 for new Electrical infrastructure required as part of the renovation of the 2nd Floor Bridge within the Development Services Center located at 77 S. Broadway . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-163 19-0387 A Resolution to reject all bids for DSC 2nd Floor Bridge - Plumbing . City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-164 19-0389 A Resolution for the reciprocal sharing of information and documents between the Aurora Housing Authority and the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-165 19-0391 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Regional Transportation Authority regarding Interagency Transit Signs located at the Aurora Transportation Center 233 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-166 19-0397 A Resolution Requesting approval of an agreement between the City of Aurora and Altiro restaurants in the amount of $100,000 to facilitate the opening of a Latin Fusion restaurant in the now vacant space at the Leland Building on the corner of Galena and Stolp. This funding will be split between a $64,000 grant and $36,000 loan payable within two years. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-167 19-0413 An Ordinance amending Section 2-80 of the Code of the City of Aurora to adopt rules authorizing the members of the City Council to attend meetings by other means as narrowly permitted by Section 7 of the Open Meetings Act. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-032 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0378 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: 255 Group LTD. d/b/a Black Door Pub, located at 255 E. Indian Trail Rd., Aurora, Illinois.). At 6:43 P.M. Alderman Llamas left the meeting. He was absent for the duration of the dicussion on this item. He returned at 7:15 P.M. Present on behalf of the City were Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Officer Fischer, Officer Calice, and Commander Cross. Present on behalf of Black Door Pub City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 were Michael Huseman, attorney, Jorge Pacheco, owner, Maria Tigreros, manager, and Shawn Zanoni, head of security. These individuals addressed questions and concerns raised by Alderman O'Connor, Alderman Franco, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Bugg, and Alderman Garza. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Llamas Enactment No: R19-168 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, to Suspend the Rules to address items on the agenda under New business. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor 19-0362 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #197, Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision (347 S. Gladstone Avenue) Aurora, Illinois, Kane County . The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there were any speakers. There being no speakers present, Alderman Hart-Burns made a motion, seconded by Alderman Saville to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 19-0363 Public Hearing Only -- Special Service Area #198, Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B, Lots 19, 401, 403 (Vacant Lots 2350 Frieder Lane, Aurora, Illinois, Kane County The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there were any speakers. There being no speakers present, Alderman Hart-Burns made a motion, seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 19-0405 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the Mayor's Appointment of Members and Designation of Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of the Standing Committees of the City Council. The following Aldermen spoke in favor of the recommendations as presented: Alderman Smith, Alderman Hart-Burns, and Alderman Franco. The following Aldermen spoke against the recommendations as presented: Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Lofchie. The Aldermen speaking against the recommendations were against the assignment of newly elected Aldermen as Vice Chairs to the committees. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 9- Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith and Alderman Bugg Nay: 2- Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-169 19-0460 A Resolution designating the regular meeting times and locations of the committees of the City Council. Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns discussed the start time for the meetings, specifically the Finance Committee meeting. An amendment was proposed by Alderman Bugg to adjust the start time of Finance Committee to 3:00 P.M. This amendment was agreed upon by members of Council. Alderman Franco proposed a similar change to the Rules, Administration and Procedures recommended the start time to be adjusted to 3:00 P.M. This amendment was agreed upon by members of Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved as amended. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman O'Connor and Mayor Irvin Enactment No: R19-170 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-0463 Requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation of Right of Way for a portion of Duke Parkway along the property located at 2865 Duke Parkway (Duke Realty Limited Partnership - 19-0463 / WI33/4-17.037-VAC - SB - Ward 10) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0473 Requesting Approval of a Final Plat for the McDonald's Lake Street Subdivision Located at 1023 North Lake Street (McDonald's USA, LLC - 19-0473 / AU15/1-19.023-Fsd/SR - SB - Ward 6 . This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council BILLS 19-0469 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 28, 2019 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no 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 adjourned at 7:41 P.M. Submitted by: _______________________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070 ), or via e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. City of Aurora Page 9