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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 August 27, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 19-0717 Approval of the Tuesday, August 13, 2019 City Council Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by a voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was mady by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to appoint Ofc. Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-0734 Recognition of 2019 National Night Out Organizers and Neighborhood Groups City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 19-0750 Recognition of 2019 State Wrestling Champions from Marmion Academy: Trevor Chumbley and Diego Sotelo PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Voigt read the rules on Public Comment and the following individual addressed the City Council: Linda Kemp, Rotary Club thanked the Mayor, the City Council and City Staff for their ongoing support of the Rotary Christmas lights. PUBLIC HEARING 19-0573 A public hearing on the approval of a business district plan, designation of a business district, and imposition of additional sales and hotel taxes, for the property commonly known as Pacifica Square (Yorkshire Plaza / Route 59) pursuant to Section 11-74.3-2 of the Business District Development and Redevelopment Law (hearing continued from July 23, 2019 and August 13, 2019). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 19-0635 A Resolution Appointing Terrie Simmons, Claudia R. Urrutia, Linda Cole, Dan Hoffman and Ken Gaul and reappointing Maria Hernandez, Helen Ratzlow and Warren Barton to the Block Grant Working Committee. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-255 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman O'Connor. 19-0306 A Resolution Establishing the Maximum number of Class G City of Aurora Liquor Licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Marmion Abbey, d/b/a Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, IL 60502) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-256 19-0554 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a replacement Insertion Magnetic Flowmeter for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-257 19-0574 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 1350 West Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185, as the primary fiber vendor for doing fiber work for the City of Aurora, and use Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the City's secondary fiber vendor. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-258 19-0580 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Meadow Ridge Subdivision, being Vacant Land located at the southwest corner of Meadowridge Drive and 75th Street, and Granting the Developer the Authority to Install the Contemplated Utilities This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-259 19-0596 An Ordinance Designating Aurora Business District No. 1 (Pacifica Square Business District). This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-057 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 19-0613 A Resolution to Approve Payment to Auto Paint Techniques for Various City of Aurora Fleet Automotive Body Repairs for the Remainder of 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-260 19-0623 A Resolution to Extend the Current Contract with Stewart Spreading, Inc., for Lime Sludge Removal and Disposal for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-261 19-0628 An Ordinance Imposing a Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax, a Business District Service Occupation Tax and a Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Within the Boundaries of the Aurora Business District No. 1 (Pacifica Square Business District) . This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-058 19-0634 A Resolution to purchase one (1) E-One 100 foot ladder truck from Fire Service, Inc. of Saint John, Indiana, in the amount of $1,012,756.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-262 19-0638 A Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of Class C City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Brahm Inc., dba Yorkshire Liquors at 4302 E. New York St., Unit 110, Aurora, IL) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-263 19-0660 A Resolution Requesting Authorization for the Mayor to Execute the Local Public Agency Amendment #3 for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the East New York Street - Segment II (West of Welsh Drive to Asbury Drive) Project, Section 07-00210-01-PV. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-264 19-0661 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Annie River Solutions, Inc., 526 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 in the amount of $25,900 for asbestos abatement at the Fox Valley Inn. This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 Enactment No: R19-265 19-0662 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with NES, Inc., 195 Industry Avenue, Frankfort, IL, 60423 in the amount of $150,450 for Asbestos Abatement at Motel 6 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-266 19-0665 A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District regarding police services . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-273 19-0668 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: R19-267 19-0671 A Resolution approving of supplement/addendum #2 Agreement with HR Green Inc., for Galena Boulevard and New York Street Downtown Two-Way Conversion along with improvements to Broadway Avenue (IL Route 25), in the amount of $175,3 00.00 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-268 19-0672 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water Inc., 722 E. South St., Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of seven hundred ninety-two thousand, seven hundred thirty-four dollars and zero cents ($792,734.00) for the Avon St., S. Lincoln Ave., & Jackson St. Sewer Separation project located in Wards 2 and 4 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-269 19-0674 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Rush-Copley Employee Parking Lot - Comp Storage, - 2000 Ogden Ave. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-270 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 19-0680 A Resolution to award a contract to HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $74,700.00 for preparation of the Mastodon Lake Stormwater Plan . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-271 19-0692 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 in the amount of $75,884 for the 12 N. Broadway Vault Infill project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-272 19-0711 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce Development Interest within the former Copley Hospital property (now known as a Avalon Heights) . A motion was mady by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Saville was made to remove this item from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote and the item was removed for separate consideration under Unfinished Business. Enactment No: R19-274 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0711 A Resolution With Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce Development Interest within the former Copley Hospital property (now known as a Avalon Heights) . Alderman Mesiacos left the room prior to the discussion of the item. Alderman Hart-Burns made a motion, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman O'Connor. Abstain: Alderman Mesiacos Alderman Mesiacos returned to the room following the vote. Enactment No: R19-274 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 19-0496 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, Section 6-13 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Allowed Areas." Assistant Corporation Counsel Marissa Spencer made a brief presentation on this item for the City Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville to hold this Ordinance for two weeks. The motion carried by a voice vote. Enactment No: O19-060 REPORT 19-0724 Treasurer's Report - July 2019 . A motion was mady by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to accept and file this Report. The motion carried by a voice vote. BILLS 19-0749 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman O'Connor. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to adjoun the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. ____________________________________ Alex Voigt, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 27, 2019 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. 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