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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 June 25, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - 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, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF APRIL 23, 2019 CLOSED SESSION AND TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 CITY COUNCIL. 19-0509 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: April 23, 2019. 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. 19-0522 Approval of the Tuesday, June 11 , 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 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 June 25, 2019 19-0549 Recognition of local students Will Easley & Tristan Tucker for Outstanding Accomplishments in Academics and Athletics. This Recognition was discussed and filed. 19-0550 Recognition of the 2019 Miss Illinois for America, Aurora Business Owner and Attorney Monica Patankar . This Recognition was discussed and filed 19-0323 Proclamation and recognition of the 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals - The City of Aurora's 911 Operators . This Proclamation was discussed and filed 19-0351 A presentation on the activity to date of the City of Aurora Education Commission. This Presentation was discussed and filed City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge provided a statement on the rules of public comment, the following addressed members of City Council: Valerie Smith, spoke to share appreciation of Alderman Hart-Burns. Gregory Jones, spoke to thank City Council, especially Alderman Hart-Burns. Eugene Brown, spoke to express appreciation of the work done by Alderman Hart-Burns. Anne Mae Patterson, spoke to express appreciation of Mayor Irvin and Alderman Hart-Burns. David Smith, Sr., spoke to thank Alderman Hart-Burns for her service. Dorothy Thomas, spoke to thank Alderman Hart-Burns for her work for the City of Aurora. Roger Vernon, spoke against item 19-0495. Bob David, spoke against item 19-0495. Deb Grizzell, spoke against item 19-0495. Nikki Rousseau, spoke against item 19-0495. Christian Walls, spoke to represent the youth of Aurora and spoke in support of Alderman Hart-Burns. George Scowins, spoke regarding the development on Farnsworth. Marjorie Logman, spoke against politics in Aurora, activities of alderman and development strategies by the City of Aurora. Fran Shaw, spoke against increasing debt by the City of Aurora. There were no further speakers. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, 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 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 19-0369 A Resolution requesting an upgraded annual subscription (renewal) for Executive Programs Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT Research and Advisory Services from Gartner, Inc. of 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06904 in the amount of $104,300 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-194 19-0392 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Special Purpose Recreational Institution (5200) Use on the Property located at 1-11 N. Broadway & 100-104 E. Galena Boulevard This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-037 19-0398 An Ordinance Abrogating a Landscape Easement on the Property located north of Hafenrichter Road, east of Barrington Drive, and west of Whitethorn Drive, in Will County, Aurora Illinois 60503 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-038 19-0399 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement, Ingress Egress Easement, and Stormwater Control Easement on the Property located north of Hafenrichter Road, east of Barrington Drive, and west of Whitethorn Drive, in Will County, Aurora Illinois 60503 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-039 19-0410 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Arechiga Group 1, d/b/a El Jefe, Sabores de Mexico, 1271 N. Lake Street, Aurora) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-195 19-0423 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G-1 City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: 7-Eleven, Inc, dba 7-Eleven #38509H, to be located at 2626 Ogden Ave., Aurora, Illinois.). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-196 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 19-0424 A Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of the Main Stair Case at the Route 59 Transit Center in the amount of $142,284.17 plus a contingency amount of $14,228.42 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-197 19-0463 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Duke Parkway, on the property located at 2865 Duke Parkway, DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois, 60502 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-040 19-0467 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Ye International LLC., d/b/a A Tasty Hot Pot, 4350 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL 60504) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-198 19-0478 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Union Square. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-199 19-0483 A Resolution to Award the contract for the E. Indian Trail Water Main Replacement & Bike Path Extension project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South St. Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of four hundred three thousand, three hundred sixty-nine dollars and zero cents ($403,369.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-200 19-0484 A Resolution to Award the contract for the W. Galena Boulevard Water Main Lining & Replacement project to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, 1500 Executive Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 in the amount of one million, nine hundred ninety -five thousand dollars and zero cents ($1,995,000.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-201 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 19-0488 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton dump fees from Waste Management of Illinois for the disposal of non-special and special excavated soil. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-202 19-0497 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the Eola Road Realignment project to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., 1205 Garland Road, Wauconda, IL 60084 in the amount of $2,479,977.72 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds, 17-00318-00-CH. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-203 19-0499 A Resolution ratifying the increase of purchase order 291277 with Rochelle Waste Disposal by Two Thousand Five Hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Sixty Four cents ($2,548.64) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-204 19-0502 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant and execute the Program Funding Agreement in the amount of $250,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-205 19-0511 A Resolution Requesting Approval of Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Aurora and West Aurora School District 129 and with Mutual Ground regarding Todd School . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-206 19-0519 An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibitions Set Forth in Article II, Division 1, Sec. 48-31(d)(1) of the Aurora Code of Ordinances until July 19, 2019. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-041 UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 19-0495 A Resolution accepting the assignment of the contractual rights and responsibilities of the Seize the Future Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (Invest Aurora), for the purchase of certain real property located on Bilter Rd. and authorizing the City's officers and employees to complete the transactions contemplated by said contracts. David Dibo, Director of Economic Development, John Curley, Chief Development Officer, and Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer were present to answer questions, provide comparisons of other local development's land cost per square foot, and provide additional information regarding the proposal. Alderman Llamas, Alderman O'Connor, and Alderman Bugg spoke in favor of the proposal. Alderman Lofchie spoke against the proposal. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, 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 Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: R19-207 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to Suspend the Rules to be able to discuss items on the New Business section of the agenda. 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 19-0546 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Elizabeth Coronado Abrego as the Assistant Director of Human Resources . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, 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 Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bugg Enactment No: R19-208 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 25, 2019 REPORT 19-0544 Treasurer's Report - June 13, 2019 . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza, that this report be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 19-0545 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approve and pay. 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 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. A brief recognition of the City Clerk, Wendy McCambridge, was made because this was her last City Council meeting as the City Clerk. 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 8:06 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 8