City Council
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · June 11, 2019
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
June 11, 2019
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 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 Sherman Jenkins and
Alderman Bob O'Connor
Absent: 1 - Mayor Richard Irvin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019
19-0493 Approval of the Tuesday, May 28, 2019, City Council Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
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 Garza, to
appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
carried by voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS
19-0503 Proclamation for the Annual Juneteenth Festival
This Proclamation was discussed and filed.
19-0468 A presentation on the activities of the Aurora Youth Council during the
2018-2019 academic year .
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This Presentation was discussed and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
After Clerk McCambridge provided a statement regarding Public Comment the
following addressed members of City Council:
Joan Solms spoke against the Pride Parade.
Marjorie Logman read a letter she had sent to Mayor Irvin regarding Aurora
development and the lack of diversity.
Alderman Franco left at 6:23 P.M. and returned at 6:25 P.M. There were no
further speakers.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
19-0485 A Resolution Reappointing John Duggan to the Aurora Police Pension
Board.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza,
that this apointment be approved. 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 Jenkins and
Alderman O'Connor
Enactment No: R19-172
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 Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and
Alderman O'Connor
19-0223 A Resolution Establishing a Complete Count Committee for the City of
Aurora, Illinois for the United States 2020 Census
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-173
19-0262 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Ocean Atlantic Woodland
Corporation Plan Description on 11.34 Acres for Property located at the
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southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street and Amending
Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the
Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of R-4A Two Family
Dwelling District and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage
District
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O19-033
19-0263 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for
Property located at the southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th
Street
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-174
19-0265 A Resolution requesting approval to procure professional services for IT
Risk Assessment, development of National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) 800-53-1 Policies and Incident Response Plan to
heighten the security of the information systems and critical infrastructure
used within the City of Aurora government. Total amount will not exceed
$86,000.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-175
19-0278 A Resolution authorizing a Master License Agreement between the City
and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to facilitate the installation of small
wireless facilities on City structures within public rights of way pursuant to
the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-176
19-0338 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of two Bobcat Toolcat Utility
Machines for the Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Division , from Atlas
Bobcat in the amount of $90,006.00, using Sourcewell.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-177
19-0344 An Ordinance Proposing the Creation of a Business District in the City of
Aurora and the Establishment of a Public Hearing in Connection With The
Same (Yorkshire Plaza/Route 59 Business District No. 1)
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O19-034
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19-0352 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement for the Property
Located at the Northwest Corner of East Indian Trail and North
Farnsworth Avenue
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-178
19-0360 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Cargo Van for
the Aurora Police Department from Currie Motors Chevrolet, in the
amount of $25,989.20 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-179
19-0393 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 (Amendment #1 for
2019 Fiscal Year).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: O19-036
19-0414 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1250 N.
Farnsworth Avenue
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-181
19-0415 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1304 East
Indian Trail
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-182
19-0417 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2019 Contract #2 to Geneva
Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of
$1,593,196.00.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-183
19-0425 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co., 424
San Carlos Road, Minooka, IL 60447 in the amount of one million, five
hundred and thirty-six thousand, eighty-three dollars and zero cents
($1,536,083.00) for the Garfield Avenue Sewer Separation project
located in Wards 4 and 5 .
This Resolution was approved.
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Enactment No: R19-184
19-0426 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Resurfacing Sanitary Sewer Televising
contract to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St.,
Chicago, Illinois, 60612 in the amount of one hundred ninety-three
thousand, seven hundred and fifty dollars and zero cents ($193 ,750.00).
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-185
19-0431 A Resolution to accept a grant of $87,575 from the Illinois Secretary of
State to support the outreach efforts of the Aurora Complete Count
Committee for the 2020 U.S. Census.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-186
19-0437 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Local Agency
Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, Authorizing
the Director of Purchasing to sign the Engineering Agreement with HR
Green, Inc. in the amount of $101,096.00, and to Appropriate Motor Fuel
Tax Funds for the Montgomery Road Bridge Project, MFT
#16-00315-00-BR.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-187
19-0442 A Resolution for the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police
Department, to enter into an agreement with Indian Prairie Community
Unit School District No. 204 concerning Police School Resource Officer
Program.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-188
19-0443 A Resolution Entering into an Agreement concerning reciprocal reporting
of criminal and quasi-criminal offenses of students enrolled in the Indian
Prairie Community School District No. 204 and the City of Aurora,
through the Aurora Police Department.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-189
19-0444 A Resolution for the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police
Department, to enter into an agreement with Indian Prairie Community
Unit School District No. 204 concerning the Crossing Guard Program at
District 204.
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This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-190
19-0448 A Resolution to authorize the City of Aurora to enter into an amended
lease agreement with LaFarge Aggregates Illinois, Inc.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-191
19-0450 A Resolution requesting approval to accept the proposal from Tetra Tech
to conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for the Cities of Aurora
and Naperville critical infrastructure for $75,380.00 as a change order to
Resolution R18-152 passed on June 26, 2018.
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-192
19-0453 A Resolution Awarding the Montgomery Rd & Meadowbrook Dr/W. White
Eagle Dr Traffic Signal Installation project construction to the low bidder,
H & H Electric Company in the amount of $ 273,718.85 .
This Resolution was approved.
Enactment No: R19-193
19-0471 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48, Article II, Section 48-57 Entitled
"Charges for Services" Of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled
“Municipal Utility Service” (Water and Sewer Rates) and establishing
rates for said services.
This Ordinance was adopted.
Enactment No: O19-035
BILLS
19-0508 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
Alderman Bugg asked a question regarding Item #2 payment to Cy Services, LLC for
$39,485.03 on the list. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by
Alderman Franco to remove item from the list to receive more information regarding the
proposed payment. The motion carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,to
approve and pay the bills listed 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 Jenkins and
Alderman O'Connor
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CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a Closed Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting
adjourned at 6:50 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.
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City Council
Agenda - Final
Tuesday
June 11, 2019
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019
19-0493 Approval of the Tuesday, May 28, 2019, City Council Meeting Minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PRESENTATIONS
19-0468 A presentation on the activities of the Aurora Youth Council during the 2018-2019
academic year.
19-0503 Proclamation for the Annual Juneteenth Festival
PUBLIC COMMENT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
19-0485 A Resolution Reappointing John Duggan to the Aurora Police Pension Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
19-0223 A Resolution Establishing a Complete Count Committee for the City of Aurora,
Illinois for the United States 2020 Census
19-0262 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Ocean Atlantic Woodland Corporation
Plan Description on 11.34 Acres for Property located at the southwest corner of
Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street and Amending Ordinance Number 3100,
being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an
underlying zoning of R-4A Two Family Dwelling District and OS-1 Conservation,
Open Space, and Drainage District
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19-0263 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for Property
located at the southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street
19-0265 A Resolution requesting approval to procure professional services for IT Risk
Assessment, development of National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) 800-53-1 Policies and Incident Response Plan to heighten the security of
the information systems and critical infrastructure used within the City of Aurora
government. Total amount will not exceed $86 ,000.
19-0278 A Resolution authorizing a Master License Agreement between the City and New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to facilitate the installation of small wireless facilities
on City structures within public rights of way pursuant to the Small Wireless
Facilities Deployment Act .
19-0338 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of two Bobcat Toolcat Utility Machines for
the Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Division , from Atlas Bobcat in the amount of
$90,006.00, using Sourcewell.
19-0344 An Ordinance Proposing the Creation of a Business District in the City of Aurora
and the Establishment of a Public Hearing in Connection With The Same
(Yorkshire Plaza/Route 59 Business District No. 1)
19-0352 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement for the Property Located
at the Northwest Corner of East Indian Trail and North Farnsworth Avenue
19-0360 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Cargo Van for the
Aurora Police Department from Currie Motors Chevrolet, in the amount of
$25,989.20.
19-0393 An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January
1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 (Amendment #1 for 2019 Fiscal Year) .
19-0414 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1250 N. Farnsworth
Avenue
19-0415 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1304 East Indian Trail
19-0417 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2019 Contract #2 to Geneva
Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of
$1,593,196.00.
19-0425 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co., 424 San Carlos
Road, Minooka, IL 60447 in the amount of one million, five hundred and thirty-six
thousand, eighty-three dollars and zero cents ($1,536,083.00) for the Garfield
Avenue Sewer Separation project located in Wards 4 and 5 .
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19-0426 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Resurfacing Sanitary Sewer Televising contract
to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St., Chicago, Illinois,
60612 in the amount of one hundred ninety-three thousand, seven hundred and fifty
dollars and zero cents ($193 ,750.00).
19-0431 A Resolution to accept a grant of $87,575 from the Illinois Secretary of State to
support the outreach efforts of the Aurora Complete Count Committee for the 2020
U.S. Census.
19-0437 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Local Agency Agreement for
Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, Authorizing the Director of
Purchasing to sign the Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the amount
of $101,096.00, and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Montgomery
Road Bridge Project, MFT #16-00315-00-BR.
19-0442 A Resolution for the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, to enter
into an agreement with Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
concerning Police School Resource Officer Program .
19-0443 A Resolution Entering into an Agreement concerning reciprocal reporting of
criminal and quasi-criminal offenses of students enrolled in the Indian Prairie
Community School District No. 204 and the City of Aurora, through the Aurora
Police Department.
19-0444 A Resolution for the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, to enter
into an agreement with Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204
concerning the Crossing Guard Program at District 204 .
19-0448 A Resolution to authorize the City of Aurora to enter into an amended lease
agreement with LaFarge Aggregates Illinois, Inc.
19-0450 A Resolution requesting approval to accept the proposal from Tetra Tech to
conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for the Cities of Aurora and
Naperville critical infrastructure for $75,380.00 as a change order to Resolution
R18-152 passed on June 26, 2018.
19-0453 A Resolution Awarding the Montgomery Rd & Meadowbrook Dr/W. White Eagle
Dr Traffic Signal Installation project construction to the low bidder, H & H Electric
Company in the amount of $ 273,718.85 .
19-0471 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48, Article II, Section 48-57 Entitled "Charges
for Services" Of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled “Municipal Utility Service”
(Water and Sewer Rates) and establishing rates for said services.
BILLS
19-0508 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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.
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