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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 July 09, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 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 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 AND CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2019. 19-0569 Approval of the Tuesday, June 25 , 2019, City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. 19-0571 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: June 18, 2019. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the appointment of Officer Dave Brian as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT After Interim Clerk Voigt read a statement regarding Public Comment the following addressed the members of City Council: Mary Ann Vincent, Aurora Resident, spoke in support of Wayside Cross Ministries. John Konc, Oasis Christian Fellowship Church member, spoke in support of Wayside Cross Ministries. Mike Mueller, Aurora resident, spoke in support of Wayside Cross Ministries. Jeff Moore, Pastor of Aurora Presbyterian Church, spoke in support Wayside Cross Ministries. John Vincent, Aurora resident, spoke in support of Wayside Cross Ministries. Marjorie Logman, Aurora resident, spoke on a variety of topics. Jamie Becker, Pastor of Aurora Impact Church, spoke on Wayside Cross Ministries. Joan Solms, Aurora Township resident, spoke on a movie screening. Pastor Kevin Bedford, Progressive Baptist Church, spoke in support of the City of Aurora. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns 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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor. 19-0373 A Resolution authorizing the upgrade of the Public Safety and Municipal Radio System software, consoles, and UPS batteries for the radio shelters with Harris Corporation, Lynchburg, VA for an agreement amount not to exceed $775,667.56 and to extend the current warranty for an additional 3 years. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-209 19-0434 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Revision Permit for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and Similar Uses When Not Operated for Pecuniary Profit (6630) Use on the Property located at 550 Redwood Drive This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-042 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 19-0435 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-210 19-0436 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision, Located at 550 Redwood Drive, for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-211 19-0446 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 6, Section 2-285, and Section 2-286(c)(3) of the Code of the City of Aurora pertaining to the duties of the Corporation Counsel and the Law Department . This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-043 19-0461 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a three year ForcePoint Websense web filtering software subscription from CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois in the amount of $57,650.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-212 19-0470 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Mai Quesi Inc., dba Mai Quesi at 1518 E. New York, Aurora, IL) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-213 19-0500 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Frontier C Banquets, Inc., dba: Frontier C Banquets, located at 802 E. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois.). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-214 19-0501 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for 4M Self Storage - Improvements 1675 Montgomery Rd. . This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 Enactment No: R19-215 19-0504 A Resolution defining the settlement authority of the Corporation Counsel with respect to civil actions and claims made against the City and its officers and employees . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-216 19-0520 A Resolution Approving the Use of Preservation Funds for a Historic Preservation Grant Program and Adopting New Program Guidelines This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-217 19-0524 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Century Lane Storm Sewer Extension project to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of one hundred forty -two thousand, seven hundred forty-six dollars and zero cents ($142 ,746.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-218 19-0527 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of specialized training for the Aurora Police Department Special Response Team and Naperville Police Department Special Response Team for a not to exceed amount of $72,643.60. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-219 19-0529 A Resolution to approve payment to Gerald Ford for various City of Aurora fleet automotive repairs for the remainder of 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-220 19-0536 A Resolution approving an agreement with Global Data Solutions for contracted services . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-221 19-0547 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 421 South River Street This Ordinance was adopted. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 Enactment No: O19-044 19-0548 An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and the NICOR Gas Company, for the property located at 320 South River Street This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-045 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0498 An Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Video Gaming." . Marissa Spencer, Asst. Corporation Counsel presented briefly on this item. The Council requested a section of Chapter 8 be submitted to the RAP committee for further review and discussion. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adopt the Ordinance. 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 Enactment No: O19-046 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville to suspend the rules to consider New Business on the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor. 19-0587 A Resolution approving the appointment of Deborah A. Lang to the office of assistant corporation counsel . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville that this agenda item be approved. 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 Enactment No: R19-222 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 19-0588 A Resolution approving the appointment of Marissa N. Spencer to the office of assistant corporation counsel . A motion was made Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco that this agenda item be approved. 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 Enactment No: R19-223 19-0589 A Resolution approving the appointment of Jessica L. Kalal to the office of assistant corporation counsel . A motion was made by Aldermand Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco that this agenda item be approved. 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 Enactment No: R19-224 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-0580 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Lots 1-21 of Meadow Ridge Subdivision located at the southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street (Pulte Home Company, LLC - 19-0580 / NA28/3-19.100-FSD/FPN - JM - Ward 8) This petition was referred to the Planning Council 19-0581 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lots 1-21 of Meadow Ridge Subdivision located at the southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street for a ROW Dwelling (Party Wall) (1130) Use (Pulte Home Company, LLC - 19-0581 / NA28/3-19.100-FSD/FPN - JM - Ward 8) . This petition was referred to the Planning Commission BILLS This was approve and pay 19-0591 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 passed by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 9, 2019 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 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M. ____________________________________ Alex Voigt, 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 7